Comments on: You Know What? I Think I’d Rather See “What’s His Name” Give Up 14 Runs.

By: andrew

andrew — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:35:50 +0000

Are you sure the cheering wasn’t from all of the Toronto fans attending the game? In all seriousness nice to see Perez come in and get the job down after the error.

By: Stephanie Liscio

Stephanie Liscio — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 23:47:45 +0000

There was a lot of deja vu moments between today, Thursday and last year. Very frustrating.

Everyone cheered Perez when he came in today (before he ever threw a pitch). It’s like they forgot what happened Thursday!

By: Jeremy C

Jeremy C — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 01:53:23 +0000

There shouldn’t even be a “closers” role! It should just be your best pitcher in the bullpen which is definitely not Chris. The amazing thing was when he came into the game, half the people at the there (including me) were probably joking to the person next to them how he was going to blow the game!

By: The Doctor

The Doctor — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:43:18 +0000

I’m with you, I feel like I’m hungover from watching that debacle as well (though I’m partially actually hungover, but I’ll blame that on the game, too). What really disappointed me was how similiar that game felt to pretty much all of last year – particularly the 3rd inning. I feel like I watched that inning 25-30 times last season. First two guys get on, then one of our leadfooted oafs bounces into the DP, but, hey at least we still have a guy on third with a chance to get at least one! Then of course that ridiculous decision to try and dash home on that ball that wasn’t nearly far enough away from the plate to risk doing home on. Ugh, just typing it out makes me feel ill all over again. That double play, the Cabrera double play, and Kotchman’s inability to hit that one out of the infield are all going to haunt me for the next couple of weeks, until the next disgrace, of course. Seems like someone needs to remind them of when they’re supposed to try and uppercut the heck out of the ball.

By: Stephanie Liscio

Stephanie Liscio — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:23:59 +0000

First, I would like to state that I feel like I have a hang over today even though I had nothing to drink yesterday. I think it’s from rage. I don’t know what to call that, but I’ve been going with rageover for most of the morning.

Brenden – If I were Justin Masterson, I would’ve set something on fire. Thankfully, I’m not Justin Masterson. Also, I was trying to think about why this game made me so mad…I think it’s because it was so long, while it was so cold outside. I swear it felt like 12 losses.

Rick in Austin – I’m glad you pitched in on the discussion! I think listening on the radio curbs some of my anger sometimes. At least I would’ve been warm if I stayed home and watched it or listened to it!

Rick and Scott – I’m disappointed in the offense as well. It got to the point that I realized they weren’t going to score again…it was just a matter of when Toronto would finally put the game out of its misery.

Cathy – It’s merciful that you did not watch/listen to this.

Mike H. – Yeah, when I think about it I’m way more angry that Perez was left to flounder. I at least give him credit; he showed up after the game and took the blame for it.

Frank – That happened to me one year. I wasn’t able to get off work, and watched the game cast online. There would be nothing for a few minutes, and then all hell would break loose! Masterson did deserve that one though, I felt bad for him.

The Doctor – Yeah, I forgot about that one. It looked much worse when I saw a replay this morning.

By: Brenden Lowery

Brenden Lowery — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:31:12 +0000

I think if the Indians had a game like this at the end of April, or beginning of May, we would not be as angry. Opening Day brings a lot of expectations for every team, and yesterday’s loss really hit home for many fans, myself included. Justin Masterson pitched excellent, and the bullpen besides Perez threw well. I just feel like the Indians had many chances to win the ballgame in extra innings, and did not come through not only because of mental mistakes, but also because of mismanagement by Acta.

By: The Doctor

The Doctor — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:29:58 +0000

no mention of jack handy’s inexplicable decision not to take 2nd on the pitch that got away down the 3rd base line? granted, asdrubal’s decision to swing on the first pitch was concentrated idiocy, but that was a close second.

By: Frank

Frank — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:51:37 +0000

I wasn’t able to watch…or even listen to the 9th (I live in New Orleans – and my work place locks MLBtv down like it’s carrying a contagion) but watching the Gamecast on ESPN was a exercise in frustration. It would take awhile to load and then in rapid fire sequences you’d get updates bang-bang-bang…and watching that little blue line run all over the field when Perez pitched was like watching a machine gun nest take out guys storming a beach.

I dunno…Manny says he’s got a better team this year than last, and baseball is about 162 games, not one – so I’ll give them 3 weeks and 6.5 games back of DET before I rule on this year’s edition.

However, the most emotionally depressing part was blowing the game for Masterson – he deserved that one.

By: Mike H

Mike H — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:20:19 +0000

So true – Cabrera’s at bat summed the whole damn feeling up. The fact that nobody even came out to talk to Perez makes me sick – this wasn’t a bang-bang implosion, it was a long slow burn of horrificness. I have no problem with him bringing in the closer – that’s what you do, especially after 99 pitches in the opener. But to not be able to handle the situation after that is what makes me sad and disappointed.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 08:06:23 +0000

Not that I watched or listened to much of the game. All I could say, first ball swinging with bases loaded and the pitcher having control issues.