Sunday Morning Rockpile: Good Thing He's Not Pitching Tonight

by Russ Oates on Oct 21, 2007 9:18 AM MDT in Rockpile

Indians starter Paul Byrd reportedly bought HGH between 2002 and 2005. Well, the timing of this report seems about right if the Indians want a distraction from tonight's game. Pressure's off the players and on Byrd to explain his supposed purchase of HGH.

Update [2007-10-21 15:43:53 by Russ]: Doctor prescribed HGH for Byrd.

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Aaron Cook pitched four innings in an intrasquad game yesterday. He walked Willy T and Kaz, but had Holliday ground into a double play. Cook also allowed an RBI single to Helton and a homer to Kaz in the fourth.

Torrealba was behind the plate for Cook, so that should answer any lingering questions on whether or not Iannetta would catch Cook if he made the roster. Iannetta and Taylor Buchholz haven't appeared in the postseason yet, but Iannetta's in no danger of losing his spot on the roster. Still, he's low on the list to use as a pinch hitter.

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Dan O'Dowd and Clint Hurdle proved themselves to some fans, but now the Monforts will need to prove they're committed to winning. Wait, did I just write "now the Monforts will need to prove they're committed to winning"? Whoops, that's nothing new. Maybe it's a bit more imperative since the team's successful. Otherwise, Helton will be subjected to more of these situations.

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If the Monforts want to hang onto these fans

They'd better be willing to shell out the money to keep this team.

I'm still uncertain about bringing Cook back for the WS, even though right now it looks absolutely certain he will be.

I'll be watching game 7 tonight with some interest, but I don't know if it really matters either way who we play...just as long as we play well.

Aaaand...it's snowing again. Is it doing the same in Denver? Will they cancel the workout or what?

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by Squeaky on Oct 21, 2007 11:55 AM MDT reply actions

Snowing down here

It was snowing down here this morning - not snowing now though where I am at (the sun is even out).

I sort of doubt that they practice though.

by MADness on Oct 21, 2007 1:04 PM MDT up reply actions

Reading Red Sox Nation

(No, I have no idea what gave me the impression that was a good idea)

It's pretty hilarious how everyone over there is like, if I have to see "World Champion Rockies" I'm going to off myself..., and a whole lot of the "God Squad" crap we've been trying to get rid of for a year or two (thanks, Monforts!)

You mean they play baseball in Colorado?

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by Squeaky on Oct 21, 2007 1:32 PM MDT reply actions

Let's hope

that "American League Champion Indians" helps to cull the Boston idiot population. Oh, if only.

Get Demented. Mother of the Baby Tulos; available at fair price for your Tulo-less ballclubs.

by Silverblood on Oct 21, 2007 2:45 PM MDT up reply actions

I kinda of want them to lose to...

if only because getting my essay done will be a lot easier without drunken rioting in the streets below until 4am.

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Oct 21, 2007 3:32 PM MDT up reply actions

Workout moved indoors

But a little snow never hurt anyone.

On that link, you can even click on the gallery and see a picture of Fuentes diving head first into snow. :D

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by Squeaky on Oct 21, 2007 4:04 PM MDT reply actions

See, that's what I want to see...

Not any of this "we don't like it any more than they do" stuff. Embrace the snow. Own it. Make the other team think you're some sort of cold and misery loving masochists. This is much better Brian.

by Rox Girl on Oct 21, 2007 5:29 PM MDT up reply actions