On Beyond September

Probably would prefer Texas, although TB will be a lot more jet lagged. Who would TB start in CLE if they beat Texas.

Hoping TB-Tex goes like 13 innings in a emotionally draining back-and-forth.

Cobb is the only will-be-available pitcher who’s really worrisome. Moore kills us but he pitched yesterday. So did Yu. So definitely prefer Texas.

Roll TRIBE!!

The drama this past month was all consuming. Though I loved the ride, I couldn’t help but sing Greenday’s hit from a few years ago over and over: “Wake me up, when September ends.” Like Stephanie blogged a week ago during the Papa G “home run shot that saved the City” (ok maybe a little over dramatic)…I too was waiting for other shoe to drop. I mean we are Cleveland fans, something’s gotta give right? 10 in row? 21 wins in a month? That’s what it took to get it, and they did it. Just think about that for a second.

Now that’s ended, and the Tribe are still dancing, I couldn’t be more excited. I really don’t care who they play. Everything we thought about this team is clicking at the right time. The only thing we are missing is the bullpen mafia which got hit with a major RICO violation before the season ended (allowing Runs-In-Crucial-Outings). But Tito’s been masterful with the ‘pen so my concern is muted.

Just last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Fenway as the Sox battled the Orioles. If you haven’t been to Fenway…go. It really is an amazing place. It’s just like Wrigley, except the fans actually are into the game. Side note, they really need to re-orientate those seats (none of which face home plate). Anyways, the point is I wore my Tribe hat that day and I can’t tell you how many Red Sox fans made it a point to tell them they are pulling for the Indians; guys sitting next to me, guy standing next to me buying a beer, people waiting near me at the ticket gate on my way in. Which is all fairly odd because on the east coast, no one wants to talk to strangers. But it just goes to show, Tito is really that likable.

So lets all watch the Rays and Rangers beat each other up in a 13 inning marathon as the winner gets the right to face YOUR Cleveland Indians in a WC playoff game. It’s Mardi Gras, in September, in CLEVELAND!

Roll Tribe!

In the past few years Texas has been known as an offensive Juggernaut, yes, but this year they were only 7th in the AL in runs scored with 728. TB was 9th. This isn’t Texas from the last 2 years where they put up over 800 runs (side note: only 1 team did put up over 800 runs, the Red Sox).

Dallas resident here. It seems everyone I know and their mother is at the game right now. Rest assured, I have spent all day delighting in telling them I will start watching after the 13th inning