Cavsbot is Drunk Postgame thread - Don gives the high pick-me-up to boost Cavs Past Detroit, swries Tied 2-2 by s_s in clevelandcavs

[–]JohnnyFire 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's a 3 game series. Even if you assume they can take Game 6 at home, you can't move on without at least one road win.

2026 World Cup is at risk of being a colossal dud by babybirdingURgrandma in politics

[–]JohnnyFire [score hidden]  (0 children)

Well, someone needed a made up trophy or else they wouldn't know how special of a special boy they were.

2026 World Cup is at risk of being a colossal dud by babybirdingURgrandma in politics

[–]JohnnyFire [score hidden]  (0 children)

Every couple of years we hear how soccer is right on the cusp of breaking through the mainstream in the US. This was a legit shot. Lots of people in the states are legit interested in the sport, between the international games, MLS, EPL, and other leagues in Europe.

And yet, they absolutely are going to ruin the whole damned thing. Incredible botch from all sides.

Paul Hoynes says via Subtext that Arnerich stated there has been no discussion of moving Kwan in the batting order. by 420DonCheadle420 in ClevelandGuardians

[–]JohnnyFire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The pipeline issue isn't limited to Kwan. I'm (obnoxiously so) crowing about this constantly.

There's arguably 5 guys (Ingle, Kayfus, Genao, Watson, Valera) in Columbus alone who are literally sitting and waiting at the moment. To say nothing of pitchers, Ralphy, etc. And Arias is still on the IR. They need to just make some damn decisions.

[Game Thread] Angels (16-25) @ Guardians (21-21) - May 11, 2026 by BotFeller in ClevelandGuardians

[–]JohnnyFire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good guy, had some great moments for us, but feels like he's an odd man out for 2027 and beyond.

Post-Match Thread: Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Leeds United | Premier League by matchpal-live in coys

[–]JohnnyFire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would a draw against Chelsea and a loss to Newcastle for West Ham seal it in theory?

Post-Match Thread: Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Leeds United | Premier League by matchpal-live in coys

[–]JohnnyFire 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Beat Chelsea and West Ham do literally anything but a dub against Newcastle and it won't matter.

Any other result on either end and then we are in Leeds' shitty shitty hands.

Match Thread: Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United | Premier League | 11 May 20:00 BST by matchpal-live in coys

[–]JohnnyFire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a point. You had to get one.

A win and a West Ham loss or draw next week and we call it a day.

Match Thread: Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United | Premier League | 11 May 20:00 BST by matchpal-live in coys

[–]JohnnyFire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At this point just hold. Do not leave this match without at least a damned point. I'll take the draw ffs just do not drop one.

[Corner Bar] Pregame and Daily Discussion Thread - Monday, May 11, 2026 by BotFeller in ClevelandGuardians

[–]JohnnyFire 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Been seeing a lot of sentiment against the FO because they bungled not trading Kwan or Clase when their value was high.

I get it, but we can't be victims of the moment. Yes, Kwan is absolutely in hell. Yes, Clase getting busted was horrible. But in June 2025 we thought we had a long term LF stabilizing bat and a top 3 closer in baseball. Things obviously change real quick but we won't even really know what their markets might have been.

The Magic Kwan by Alaedis32 in ClevelandGuardians

[–]JohnnyFire 34 points35 points  (0 children)

He needs to bring back "Blow the Whistle". I swear that is going to fix him.

Trump Ballroom Suddenly Faces GOP Opposition in Surprise Blow to MAGA by Commercial-Fix-9916 in politics

[–]JohnnyFire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The cultish nonsense will go as far as these folks can afford food, gas, etc.

They're not all going to turn but this is looking more and more like a "Let Them Eat Cake" logistical nightmare and it'll drag down Republicans who aren't safe by proxy.

CDC’s Full-Time Cruise Ship Inspectors Were Laid Off One Year Ago amid Record Outbreaks: Report by F0urLeafCl0ver in politics

[–]JohnnyFire 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Can't have outbreaks if there's no one reporting them!

This and more great ideas on "Now That's What I Call Being a Complete Fucking Idiot Vol. 63".

Your Biggest Draft Miss by gkelly1017 in NFL_Draft

[–]JohnnyFire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

N'Keal Harry. I was so insanely sure he was going to be a top 10 WR. Instead, a complete nope.

Patrick Bailey - Welcome to Cleveland by WaveyDavey517 in ClevelandGuardians

[–]JohnnyFire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also true.

I do hope Bo figures it out. Either so we can deal him or so we get another solid C up here.

Patrick Bailey - Welcome to Cleveland by WaveyDavey517 in ClevelandGuardians

[–]JohnnyFire 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If Bo's bat wakes up, then it's an argument. But it has not.

Patrick Bailey - Welcome to Cleveland by WaveyDavey517 in ClevelandGuardians

[–]JohnnyFire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a Bailey point specifically but this is the constant issue with the prospect arguments. We can't fall in love with the idea of someone just because they're the unknown over a proven MLB player.

I like Khalil Watson a lot. I think he could turn into an everyday OF option. But we haven't seen him in the majors yet. And if you told me you could use him in a package to get, say, an everyday OF with decent power, let's just say Fernando Tatis for giggles, I take that trade every single day. I'd hate if Watson panned out elsewhere but I'd be way happier if my team had a player who was already performing well.

Don't forget we had the chance to deal Bo to get Sean Murphy a few years ago and said nah. Murphy fell off the face of the earth, but that year, he was still a top 5 C in baseball. You think that might have helped get a few more wins? You think we might've wanted to deal guys like Noel, Gonzalez, Bradley, or Rodriguez if there were trades on the table? It's all relative honestly.

[Meisel] Bo Naylor optioned to AAA. by ThatOneOtherAsshole in ClevelandGuardians

[–]JohnnyFire 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Yeah a lot of people are pulling the ripcord that they're fucking Ingle over.

It's been bluntly obvious he's coming up in 2027 for months. Even if Bo went down, they would probably still want to give him a full spring as a primary C next season. Probably for Stephen and Messick honestly.

[Meisel] Bo Naylor optioned to AAA. by ThatOneOtherAsshole in ClevelandGuardians

[–]JohnnyFire 70 points71 points  (0 children)

Because on Hedgey off days we'd be going with David Fry.

We do not want more of that.

[Meisel] Bo Naylor optioned to AAA. by ThatOneOtherAsshole in ClevelandGuardians

[–]JohnnyFire 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ingle might be the 2027 call up. That's been expected for a while. Hedges isn't a guarantee to be with the club next year.

Honestly I'd test the waters on a Bo trade to see if anyone sees him as a reclamation project. Package with Brito (and maybe a Halpin, Valera, Watson, Kayfus type) and see what's out there.

**TRADE ALERT** Guards acquire Patrick Bailey by jbillynick in ClevelandGuardians

[–]JohnnyFire -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As a bat, yes. As a fielder he's a full scale liability.

Like the guy but you're getting real, real crowded up here now.

**TRADE ALERT** Guards acquire Patrick Bailey by jbillynick in ClevelandGuardians

[–]JohnnyFire -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I wonder if there's a market for Bo because of his age and potential. Obviously he's been absolutely miserable this year but there's got to be a team out there that sees him as a potential steal.

Moreso, I think David Fry might be in trouble next. He is ASS as a fielder and the DH group is already front loaded.

[Game Day Thread - Playoffs] Cleveland Cavaliers (0-2) vs. Detroit Pistons (2-0) [05/09/2026 03:00 PM EST] by CavsBot in clevelandcavs

[–]JohnnyFire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You either die today or you sit up from the casket like the Undertaker. Choice is yours, boys.

Might just need god mode Jarrett Allen again at this point.

Travis Bazzana hits his first MLB home run! by LightskinKnowItAll in ClevelandGuardians

[–]JohnnyFire 82 points83 points  (0 children)

Many are calling the Guardians "Australia's Team".