Gameday Thread: O's at A's, 09/01

by Scott Christ on Sep 1, 2006 5:42 PM EDT in News & Rumors

Game Time: 10:05 | TV: WNUV, FSN Bay Area | Radio: WBAL

Erik Bedard, LH Joe Blanton, RH (12-9, 3.92) (14-10, 4.45)

BUH DARD.

I like Blanton. More than I should, probably, but he's been truckin' lately, with a quality start in six of his last seven. We haven't faced Blanton this season, but he has shut us down in his short career to the tune of one run allowed in 12 innings, although it's a little fluky since he's allowed 12 hits and five walks, giving him a 1.42 WHIP behind a 0.75 ERA.

Our boy Eazy E is looking for that elusive 13th victory, a mark he's been attempting to hit since he won against Tampa Bay on July 23. He's lost three straight decisions, but he hasn't pitched badly, really, save for August 20 against the Jays.

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Has he really made progress this season? Hes having the exact same season he did last year (minus wins).

by dtran2k3 @ Camden Chat on Sep 1, 2006 6:53 PM EDT reply actions

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He's been healthier, which is great to see, and he stopped doing the things that he was doing wrong, which he usually doesn't get on too quickly. He's finishing this season well instead of starting well and going into a funk. The overall numbers are mostly the same (though more innings) but I think I prefer him closing out well and going into 2007 with a bit of a head of steam instead of finishing like garbage and needing to get himself correct again.

When he does what he's been doing over a full season, I'll be really excited.

So, in short, maybe?

Mama, Mama look there
Your children are playing in that street again

by Scott Christ on Sep 2, 2006 2:59 AM EDT up reply actions

Oh wow...

...it's Scrubs Night! Featuring Chris Gomez at 2B! Danny Ardoin as Backstop! David Newhan in CF! AND...fresh from roster expansion callup...Jeffrey "Screech" Fiorentino in LF! It's a lineup that would strike fear in...ummmmm...the Brooklyn Cyclones pitching staff....maybe? Have at 'em Boys!

by Jonnypops on Sep 1, 2006 10:31 PM EDT reply actions

well

props to melvin for getting 2 entire xtra base hits.

and it just goes to show you that pretty much anyone can rack up the RBIs when batting in the 3 hole all year. Hes on pace for 87 RBIs despite slugging under .400

by dtran2k3 @ Camden Chat on Sep 2, 2006 12:32 PM EDT reply actions