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Gameday Thread: Athletics at Orioles, 04/24

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Game Time: 3:05 | TV: MASN | Radio: WHFS
Dallas Braden, LH Jeremy Guthrie, RH (0-0, -.--) (1-0, 3.38) LF S Stewart 2B B Roberts CF N Swisher 3B M Mora 3B E Chavez RF N Markakis DH M Piazza SS M Tejada 1B T Walker DH A Huff SS B Crosby LF J Payton 2B M Ellis 1B K Millar C J Kendall CF C Patterson RF D Putnam C A Castillo

Lefty Diamond Dallas Braden is making his first career start for the A's today, replacing the surprisingly injured Rich Harden in the rotation for the time being. Braden is a screwballer, one of the last of his kind. Jim Mecir, I think, was the last major league screwballer, and he had clubfeet. Braden is coming off of shoulder surgery and BP's description of him (a screwballer with pretty much nothing else) isn't very encouraging. I hate to root against such an odd character in his major league debut, but well, what can I do? Braden is 23 years old and played his college ball at Texas Tech.

In an interview with AN, prospects guru John Sickels said of Braden, "His problems in Double-A are typical of a guy who relies on a trick pitch to breeze through lower levels. He's a Grade C prospect, a possible contributor at the major league level, but not someone who is likely to play a huge role."

I'm still not the President of the Jeremy Guthrie Fan Club, but who the hell else is gonna start? I question using Burres for three innings last night in case of disaster. I also question it because at that point in the game, Scott Williamson throwing more than one-third of an inning didn't seem like it was going to be the biggest deal. If Williamson is that fragile, is he really of any worth?

Anyway, today Guthrie makes the inevitable start. Jaret Wright is currently slated to be back on Sunday, and Ramon Hernandez hopefully on Thursday. I had this weird nightmare that Perlozzo dropped Bynum and kept Alberto Castillo around, then had Chris Gomez released so he could call up another reliever. I didn't actually have that nightmare, that was a fib. But the scenario did cross my mind.

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Williamsons 1/3 of an inning
apparently he left after that one batter with tightness in his pitching tricep.

"What consists of cow tipping?"
-Kevin Millar to Jamie Walker

by dayzd toe on Apr 24, 2007 8:36 AM EDT reply actions  

You want a nightmare?
How about "The Twins let Ponson go but he was immediately claimed by..."

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
 

by Titov on Apr 24, 2007 9:10 AM EDT reply actions  

oh, man...
it seems like williamson to dl.

enter the todd.

by jq higgins on Apr 24, 2007 9:24 AM EDT reply actions  

A screwballer....
without much else. A grade C prospect. Why do I have a queasy feeling about this game?

The old Orioles would make this guy look great. The new Orioles better beat him down, and bad.

They have to cover for Guthrie.

by drj on Apr 24, 2007 10:53 AM EDT reply actions  

drj
i like that snazzy new sig pic.  full size, that version of the bird is enough to give dick cheney nightmares, but when you reduce it down like yours, it's just right.

by Jonnypops on Apr 24, 2007 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

like...
shoot dude in the face nightmares?

by jq higgins on Apr 24, 2007 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

Nahhhh....
...that was a walk in the park for the VP.  Don't forget that Harry Whittington, the guy who got shot, apologized to Cheney for the trouble the shooting caused him.  I mean, when you cause mass carnage on the scale Cheney has, what's a little shot in a guy's face?

by Jonnypops on Apr 24, 2007 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

VIOLATION!!!
I'm pretty sure you are violating one of AN's laws about not bringing politics into the conversation.  Since I got called out for implying that Dallas Braden was a girl I'm gonna have to rat you out about this one.  Luckily it is only a two game series and, by their rules, you get three strikes.  
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." Mike Royko.

by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

I like that bird
I have a hat with that bird. It gets a few double takes.

by drj on Apr 24, 2007 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Williamson on DL
Jim Johnson is up.

"Scott Williamson is on the DL" is actually less surprising than "Jaret Wright is on the DL" or "Sidney Ponson is not good at pitching."

Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 2:03 PM EDT reply actions  

game 2 vs. ye oake-lande As
i see this as a big game today.

birds got to proteck. they. house.

the evil one is watching.

www.thewaywardoriole.com

by thewaywardO on Apr 24, 2007 2:13 PM EDT reply actions  

re:
Wasn't part of the Jay Payton perks package the fact that now Corey didn't have to embarrass himself against left-handed pitching?
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 2:17 PM EDT reply actions  

the logic
Corey batted .207 against lefties last year. So far this year he's at .176.

He's due to break out.

by drj on Apr 24, 2007 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

YES!
Another hitter who's due! When they finally "arrive," we'll have quite the offense.
Huff is in "takes his vitamins and loves his mom" territory now.

by duck on Apr 24, 2007 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

did i
not tell you payton was our savior?
ok when do we trade gibby he is batting .220, 0 homers, 7 rbis. he stinks
They doubt us! But we shall rise from the depths and strike them when they least expect it! NOW! GO O's in '07!

by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

re:
We aren't going to trade Gibbons. We just aren't. For one thing, he currently has no value.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

you are right
he has the value of a melted otter pop.

we should demote or release him.

he stinks

They doubt us! But we shall rise from the depths and strike them when they least expect it! NOW! GO O's in '07!

by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm sure he's out of options
And teams don't usually release $20 million investments

by pipkin on Apr 24, 2007 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

actually, less...
even melted, an otter pop is still delicious!

(see, at first i thought you were saying otter poop, which i'd have tended to agree w/)

by jq higgins on Apr 24, 2007 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

mmmm
otter pop juice sounds refhresing!
except its all cold out here.

P.S. Aarronn rakers is on the Portland Beavers

They doubt us! But we shall rise from the depths and strike them when they least expect it! NOW! GO O's in '07!

by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

There is no better way...
There is no better way of wasting a way an afternoon at work than watching the box score of a day game.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on Apr 24, 2007 2:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Nah...
that was just an excuse to acquire more toys for Perlozzo.  He really likes collecting OFs and RPs.  Wait til we play interleague and he discovers the exciting "double-switch."  He'll be double-switching the rest of the year in the AL.  
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." Mike Royko.

by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 2:19 PM EDT reply actions  

oh, man...
but remember itnerleague maz's first year?  boy was that ugly!

by jq higgins on Apr 24, 2007 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

maybe he should
That way he can double-switch the catcher's spot out of the way until Razor gets back.

Wouldn't that be funny? If Perlozzo carried three backup catchers and was constantly double-switching the catcher around? Would that even be allowed?

by pipkin on Apr 24, 2007 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

re
Man, I can't be too hard on Bako...that guy gets smacked with the ball at least twice a game.  At this rate we are going to need 3 catchers b/c he won't make it to the all-star break.  I can't blame the guy for not being able to hit...you wouldn't be able to hit either after taking that many foul balls off the face.  
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." Mike Royko.

by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

here as an interesting article
http://blogs.baltimoresun.com/sports_custom_maese/2007/04/fire_perlozzo_w.html
They doubt us! But we shall rise from the depths and strike them when they least expect it! NOW! GO O's in '07!

by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 2:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Know what really sucks?
DameDay Audio is blocked by my server at work. So I can't listen to the game even after my classes are over.

:(

Huff is in "takes his vitamins and loves his mom" territory now.

by duck on Apr 24, 2007 2:56 PM EDT reply actions  

I had to move my radio about 15 times
But I found a place where the crappy clock radio in my office can get WHFS. No Gameday for me!!
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by CStoneNo37 on Apr 24, 2007 3:00 PM EDT reply actions  

I hope the O's kill this kid pitching
I don't want it to be close or exciting. I want a freaking blow out. I need it.

by Stacey on Apr 24, 2007 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

lets play ball
1 out
They doubt us! But we shall rise from the depths and strike them when they least expect it! NOW! GO O's in '07!

by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 3:09 PM EDT reply actions  

come on
guys i can only watch for 17 more minutes
They doubt us! But we shall rise from the depths and strike them when they least expect it! NOW! GO O's in '07!

by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 3:13 PM EDT reply actions  

ah, jeez
I honestly hope Swisher's OK. Despite being a Buckeye, he's a damn fun player.

And of course my digital cable goes out again right when he gets hurt, so I can't tell if he's alright or not.

Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:15 PM EDT reply actions  

wow...
scoots comes in to pinch run for swisher.

by jq higgins on Apr 24, 2007 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Looked like
A sprained ankle -- he rolled it coming back to third. Can't tell how bad it is. The announcers said it was a knee, but it didn't look that way to me.

by Joltin Joe Orsulak on Apr 24, 2007 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

gamecast
has scutaro running for him.
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." Mike Royko.

by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 3:16 PM EDT reply actions  

this just in...
jeremy guthrie is not good.

by jq higgins on Apr 24, 2007 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

re:
This isn't Jeremy Guthrie's fault. Melvin Mora is a real boner the last two days.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Melvin
is really working my last nerve.

by Stacey on Apr 24, 2007 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

mOra
hey ...... MELVIN

there's a game on.

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by thewaywardO on Apr 24, 2007 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

error...
what happened on the error?
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." Mike Royko.

by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 3:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm listening to the radio
They said it was a "double play" ball hit to Mora but he booted it, and then Miggi ran out to get the ball and Melvin didn't cover third so Chavez ran there.

by Stacey on Apr 24, 2007 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

k....thanks
trying to follow on espn's gamecast.
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." Mike Royko.

by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

that's accurate
Good breaking ball, got the grounder, tailor made DP because it's PIAZZA "running," and Mora boots it, throws a fit somewhere around shortstop area, and no one is covering third.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Two things
First, he just misplayed the ball off his glove and through his legs onto the grass in shallow left. Then he was so pissed at himself that he didn't bother to get back to cover third, so Chavez advanced and Tejada (who had gone to get the ball) had no one to throw to.

by Joltin Joe Orsulak on Apr 24, 2007 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

new OAK OF
Stewart LF
Scutaro RF
Putnam CF

Poor guys.

Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Braden's first batter
Roberts walks. Gary Thorne and Jim Palmer apparently know less about Braden than I do. Poor preparation, fellers!
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:24 PM EDT reply actions  

braden
drafted in 2001 by the braves.  went to juco (american university or some such.) played 1 year at TX tech...lubbock is an awful place, trust me.  played one year there and was drafted by the A's.  Almost committed to Oklahoma University but had a falling out with head coach so went to Tech.  
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." Mike Royko.

by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

re:
Palmer: "I think with the way he was swinging last night, he, uh, might've thought that was the appropriate thing to do."

Thorne: "It wasn't. No way around it."

Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:25 PM EDT reply actions  

THX 4 THE DP BALL MELVIN
UR MY FAVRIT PLYR
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:26 PM EDT reply actions  

YES!!!
Way to go Mel.  Can we see some Aubrey Huff at 3B?
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." Mike Royko.

by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 3:27 PM EDT reply actions  

wow
its called patience you a-holes
They doubt us! But we shall rise from the depths and strike them when they least expect it! NOW! GO O's in '07!

by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 3:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Whoa!
What the hell was that?

by Jonnypops on Apr 24, 2007 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

means the hitters, I think
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well that's fine
There is certainly no fine for verbally attacking the players.

by Stacey on Apr 24, 2007 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah
I get that now.  Wasn't clear at first though.

by Jonnypops on Apr 24, 2007 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Way to go Melvin...
...good way to redeem yourself.

by Jonnypops on Apr 24, 2007 3:28 PM EDT reply actions  

if I was Melvin Mora
I would just hate our guts.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Whatever
Melvin should send me some flowers.

by Stacey on Apr 24, 2007 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

i think
we should trade gibby and moron for a couple of otter pops
mmmm otter pops now there is something that does not hit into dp's
They doubt us! But we shall rise from the depths and strike them when they least expect it! NOW! GO O's in '07!

by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 3:29 PM EDT reply actions  

whatever...
we could AT LEAST get a box of otter pops for one of them.

by jq higgins on Apr 24, 2007 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

what the fuck is an otter pop
Is it like Fla-Vor-Ice?
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

fla-vor-ice...
is the shit.  I have two boxes in my freezer now and I don't have kids or anything.  My wife things it's dumb but I catch her eating them all the time.
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." Mike Royko.

by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

re:
Yeah I usually get one of those giant boxes. I had a throat infection following a wedding that turned into a ridiculous party and all I could eat for four days was Fla-Vor-Ice.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

It sounds disgusting
I keep imagining some slimy otter with whiskers with a stick shoved up its ass.

by Stacey on Apr 24, 2007 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

huh...
you went there!

nah, and for each flavor of otter pop, they have a whimsical name and otter character, too.

i do like me some forzen novelties.

by jq higgins on Apr 24, 2007 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kendall's
pic on gamecast looks like a mug shot after he was pulled from his car at 8:00 in the morning passed out drunk.
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." Mike Royko.

by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 3:30 PM EDT reply actions  

re
I guess that is better than putnam's though.  Seeing how he doesn't actually have a picture.  
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." Mike Royko.

by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jeez....
....I mean, REALLY, judging from his picture, all you'd need to beat Dallas Braden is a bag of kettle chips and a DVD of Aqua Teen Hunger Force.

Melvin Mora is simultaneously one of my most loved and most reviled players in baseball....

by Chanumas on Apr 24, 2007 3:32 PM EDT reply actions  

okay, okay...
guthrie settled in nicely there.

by jq higgins on Apr 24, 2007 3:33 PM EDT reply actions  

boy my cable is a treat today
I LUFF U COMCAST
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Heh
I had to check the box score to make sure you weren't being sarcastic. That's how bad things have gotten around here.

by Joltin Joe Orsulak on Apr 24, 2007 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thorne
Taking Bonds to task! Saying the only good thing about Bonds breaking Aaron's record is that A-Rod will break Bonds' in six or seven years.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

RUN AUBREY
TRIPLE

Aubrey Huff RULES

Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

HUFF!
Triple! Has he ever hit a triple before in his life?
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by CStoneNo37 on Apr 24, 2007 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

that was his 8th!
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Payton with the ribby
To cut the lead in half. Mora should have been taking notes.
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by CStoneNo37 on Apr 24, 2007 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good...
and I wouldn't really have a problem with it.  
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." Mike Royko.

by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Yay Huff
He's on probation with me right now.

by Stacey on Apr 24, 2007 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

RBI out for Payton
Works for me.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

HUFF...
is a MACHINE.  Where is the Huff basher from yesterday?  We knew what we were getting in Huff and we have actually been getting more than he usually has to offer in April(BA wise.)
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." Mike Royko.

by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

What the....
...fuck?   Huff got a triple?  Jesus, I need to see this.  How the hell did that happen?

by Jonnypops on Apr 24, 2007 3:39 PM EDT reply actions  

re:
The center fielder's a rookie right fielder and the right fielder's a middle infielder.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

and...
the left fielder is a shannon stewart.

by jq higgins on Apr 24, 2007 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Long answer
Huff hit one of the base of the wall in right center, and it rebounded past both the RF (Scutaro, who really misplayed it to begin with -- it might have been catchable) and the CF (Putnam, who had come too close to the wall) and they had to chase it down in center.

by Joltin Joe Orsulak on Apr 24, 2007 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

re:
Palmer is positively crushin' on Jeremy Guthrie today.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:42 PM EDT reply actions  

During the playoffs last year
I really enjoyed Oakland's Marco Scutaro chant. He has a good name for chants, I'd say.

by Stacey on Apr 24, 2007 3:43 PM EDT reply actions  

or a restaurant....
i either had sushi at scutaro or a great pizza pie at scutaro's.

by jq higgins on Apr 24, 2007 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

where's Amber!
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Amber's Guns...
looked a little flabby yesterday.  I think she needs to wear sleeves.
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." Mike Royko.

by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

don't hate
appreciate
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Could flanagan and thorne be any older and whiter?
Seriously...shut up about his hat. You guys need to get into the 21st century here.

and also, i want amber

by pipkin on Apr 24, 2007 3:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Palmer and Thorne
Flanny is hip. He's a doctor.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Castillo is bad at hitting
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Thorne
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm confused...
game cast says nothing about hats.  Whose hat is wrong?
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." Mike Royko.

by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Braden
He's a new member of the Crook' Hat Club.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

ah..
the gangster from texas tech.  it's all clear to me now.
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." Mike Royko.

by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh shut up about his hat
Fix YOUR hat you old fuddy duddy. I've actually skewed MY hat even more to the right than I usually have it thanks to these two.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:54 PM EDT reply actions  

time for Stump Jim Palmer!
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

SNOCONE
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:56 PM EDT reply actions  

oh man
Now PALMER is calling Millar "Meg Ryan."
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:56 PM EDT reply actions  

get Guthrie some runs
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 3:59 PM EDT reply actions  

It's a...
pitching duel...whodda thunk it?
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." Mike Royko.

by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 4:01 PM EDT reply actions  

I dunno
Any lefty gives the O's problems and the A's haven't hit for shit. It's not that shocking.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

surprised...
he finally swung.  thought maybe he would just feel sorry for himself all day.  
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." Mike Royko.

by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

jesus christ
We're making Diamond Dallas Braden look like 1998 Tom Glavine.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 4:04 PM EDT reply actions  

re
Are you saying Jesus Christ can't hit Dallas Braden?
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." Mike Royko.

by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow...
he has 5K.

that's weak, dudes.

by jq higgins on Apr 24, 2007 4:05 PM EDT reply actions  

alright Miggi!
Drive him in, Aubrey
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 4:05 PM EDT reply actions  

oh Aubrey
Your swings at offspeed pitches are just unfortunate.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 4:07 PM EDT reply actions  

gotta holda that one
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 4:07 PM EDT reply actions  

You suck again, Aubrey.
Also, this Esskay Ripken song is goddamn horrible.
I do like hearing Cal talk about Earl yelling at him, though.
Everyone fits in a skillet.

by 2632 on Apr 24, 2007 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

uh oh
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." Mike Royko.

by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 4:17 PM EDT reply actions  

You know what's creepy?
When Gameday transitions between batters' photos.

Watching Danny Putnam morph into Shannon Stewart is not a pretty sight.

Oh, and a ten pitch at bat that leads to a walk also sucks.

by Chanumas on Apr 24, 2007 4:17 PM EDT reply actions  

can they stop calling Guthrie "young"
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 4:19 PM EDT reply actions  

(R)
Is he a rookie?  Has he just not logged enough time in one season to end that designation?
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by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

nice play Melvin
Nice pick, Kevbo.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 4:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Sounding like that's it for Guthrie...
Anybody got a pitch count? I don't have Gameday up.
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by CStoneNo37 on Apr 24, 2007 4:20 PM EDT reply actions  

right around 80
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by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

not even...
less than 75!

by jq higgins on Apr 24, 2007 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

72
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha
Someone at Extra Innings HQ changed it to channel 0. Channel 0 is not available. They'll be right back! She watch channel 0?
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 4:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Sammy
should throw him until his arm literally falls off then he should go to the pen and use every pitcher within a 12 state area for 1 pitch each.
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by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 4:22 PM EDT reply actions  

you know what
Braden may really just be a Double-A pitcher at this point, but I forgot that all Double-A lefties can dominate the Orioles.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 4:23 PM EDT reply actions  

That pisses me off
May as well send my town's girl softball team out there.

by drj on Apr 24, 2007 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

2 hits through 5?
Are you kidding?
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by CStoneNo37 on Apr 24, 2007 4:26 PM EDT reply actions  

JOHN PARRISH
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 4:26 PM EDT reply actions  

John Parrish?
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 4:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on JP!
One more out..
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by CStoneNo37 on Apr 24, 2007 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here comes Kendall
For the grand slam since he never ever hits HRs.
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by CStoneNo37 on Apr 24, 2007 4:38 PM EDT reply actions  

good news...
is that the probability of a Granny aren't that high with Kendall.  1 HR in 2 years.  Damn...did I just jinx it?
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by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 4:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Ick...
This is making me uncomfortable.

by Chanumas on Apr 24, 2007 4:39 PM EDT reply actions  

what happened????
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by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 4:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Ground ball to 2nd
Brian fielded, flipped to 2nd, but Miggi decided not to cover the base because he thought Brian would throw to first. Run in, everyone's safe.

by Stacey on Apr 24, 2007 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

All gameday says is...
"Kendall reaches on fielder's choice".

What the fuck?   Don't "fielder's choices" usually mean "outs"?

by Chanumas on Apr 24, 2007 4:43 PM EDT reply actions  

This is stupid...
it's john #@%!@# parrish...he's been pitching over his head all year.  
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by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 4:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Fuck is this for real?
What a load of bullshit. This team's defense is a damn joke. Finally out of the damn inning. 3 unearned runs, including a walked-in run. If the defense doesn't suck balls it's 1-0 O's right now.
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by CStoneNo37 on Apr 24, 2007 4:44 PM EDT reply actions  

wow...
This series sure has brought out the retard side of the O's, hasn't it?

by Chanumas on Apr 24, 2007 4:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Get Parrish Outta There
"Baltimore? That's like being hit in the head with a crowbar once a day."

by spike2131 on Apr 24, 2007 4:44 PM EDT reply actions  

And we now resume our regularly scheduled sucking
How many dumb mistakes can this team make in a two game series?

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by BrianS on Apr 24, 2007 4:46 PM EDT reply actions  

It Doesn't Matter
They can't hit a rookie with a "trick" pitch that has been tabbed as a C prospect.  Unless of course, he just signs 3 day contracts with different teams the rest of his career and pitches every 5th day against the O's.  
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by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 4:47 PM EDT reply actions  

What a "black hole of suck" inning...
...to coin a phrase. Parrish goes on a walkabout, routine grounder produces "the most unusual RBI Kendall will get" in a while.

What's worse, Guthrie is looking better and better for a loss he doesn't deserve...

by Titov on Apr 24, 2007 4:48 PM EDT reply actions  

bad sign
As could not be more beatable right now. Let's give away the damn games.
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by thewaywardO on Apr 24, 2007 4:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Guthrie...
was there any theory as to why Guthrie was pulled?  
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by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 4:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Perlozzo likes to make lots of pitching changes.
Also, I don't think Guthrie's gone more than 5 this season -- I didn't mind the move until JP imploded.
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by BrianS on Apr 24, 2007 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just thought
the smartest man alive, Palmer, might have offered some insight.  
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by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Crow Must Go!
(they just showed him in the dugout biting his nails)
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by BrianS on Apr 24, 2007 4:50 PM EDT reply actions  

OK come on 2 out rally
.....
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by CStoneNo37 on Apr 24, 2007 4:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Or not
damnit.
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by CStoneNo37 on Apr 24, 2007 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's personal
I admit, I care about this series more than I should because my college roomate is a very obnoxious A's fan, and we talk a lot of trash.  I'm sick of the O's making me look like an idiot by getting dominated by Oakland year after year.

Thanks guys, I'm going to have to start being Undercover Orioles Fan or something.

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by BrianS on Apr 24, 2007 4:54 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm OK.
John Parrish was due to give up a few. :)

Miguel Tejada is a fine shortstop. :)

This team is playing as though they're aware that this game counts. :)

Sam Perlozzo wears glasses sometimes so he is smart. :)

Dallas Braden is the best left-hander of our time. :)

Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 4:54 PM EDT reply actions  

JAMIE WALKER, BOY
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 4:55 PM EDT reply actions  

T-Shirt Tuesday against TB
can't come fast enough. Get Oakland outta here!

Ugh. Don't look at the starters for the next 2 games, either. Ugh.

Huff is in "takes his vitamins and loves his mom" territory now.

by duck on Apr 24, 2007 4:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn, is Dallas "Warren Spahn" Braden...
...a Cy Young candidate or do we just suck dead elephant today?

by Titov on Apr 24, 2007 4:58 PM EDT reply actions  

he's left handed
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Um, they both are...
Warren Spahn
Warren Edward Spahn
Bats Left, Throws Left

by Titov on Apr 24, 2007 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know
I'm saying that's why he's good against the Orioles. If you put on a green cap and went portsided you'd shut these incompetents down.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

YAY AMBER
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Amber!
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by BrianS on Apr 24, 2007 5:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Dallas Braden reminds me a bit of
Eric DuBose.

Remember how great he was (and totally out of nowhere) in his first few games, back in 2002?

by Chanumas on Apr 24, 2007 5:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Eric DuBose can cram it
I never liked him. He just looked like bullshit. YOu know what I mean? You may not. Looking at DuBose bothered me.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not disagreeing with you...
DuBose wound up sucking long and hard.

I just remember him totally shutting down the Red Sox in his pitching debut, and I was like, "who the hell is this guy?"

I'll bet many an A's fan is thinking the same thing about Braden right now.

by Chanumas on Apr 24, 2007 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

re:
Travis Driskill did kind of the same thing, too.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

re:
Believe me, I wish I didn't.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

With great power...
comes great responsibility, right? Now you're our go-to guy on mediocre and bad O's players for the past decade.
Huff is in "takes his vitamins and loves his mom" territory now.

by duck on Apr 24, 2007 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

re:
That accounts for all but about four players.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

The past decade?
I guess that would mean anyone not named Ripken, Mussina, Tejada, Roberts, or Mora?

by Chanumas on Apr 24, 2007 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ok...we can do this!
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by BrianS on Apr 24, 2007 5:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Huff...
says, "Stick a sock in DUCK. I'm out-performing all of my other springs and you still aren't happy."  
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by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

HUFF
RULES

HUFF
RULES

The Orioles should consider hitting before the 7th inning. It would save us all so much grief. And THEM.

Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Either that or....
don't even bother bringing a bat up before the seventh.   They could mime each of their at bats.

by Chanumas on Apr 24, 2007 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

probably not your pitch, Jay
Oh well.

I guess.

MILLAR

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by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:08 PM EDT reply actions  

we cut Jay Witasick in spring 2005, also
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by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Of course we did.
But then again, I'm not exactly a role model for having patience in waiting for players to develop, am I?
Huff is in "takes his vitamins and loves his mom" territory now.

by duck on Apr 24, 2007 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

re:
I was just happy that we kept Chris Gomez over Enrique Wilson that spring.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

hi
i am back
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by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 5:09 PM EDT reply actions  

ugh
Lefty up for OAK. Millar needs to go yard right NOW.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Crap.
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by BrianS on Apr 24, 2007 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, Kevin. That was awful.
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by BrianS on Apr 24, 2007 5:10 PM EDT reply actions  

f-word
Come on, Kevin.

Now they're going to the lefty. Aw f-word.

Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:10 PM EDT reply actions  

funsies, mostly
I am trying to improve my linguistics. Aw haw haw. Have an Earl Grey and read some f-ing Vonnegut. Haw haw haw.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

You keep your 40
I'll just have an Earl Grey tea.

That's my Weird Al quote for the season.

And to think, I was holding out to use Canadian Idiot...

Huff is in "takes his vitamins and loves his mom" territory now.

by duck on Apr 24, 2007 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

vonnegut
is dead!
we had to read is stuff at school
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by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

typo
his stuff
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by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

with Huffs
bat heating up you may want to change the sig pic
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by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

what
the hell was that bum swinging at?
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by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 5:10 PM EDT reply actions  

ya
another guy with a 6 era
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by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 5:12 PM EDT reply actions  

at least..
we have a patient hitter up now and a power hitter behind him...wait...patterson and castillo?  oh, never mind.  
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by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 5:12 PM EDT reply actions  

what is
he swinging at
the ground???
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by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 5:14 PM EDT reply actions  

good god
We're cooked now that someone in the dugout went, "Man, just put another lefty in."
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by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:14 PM EDT reply actions  

o well
we well get them next inning

there bullpen is more beat up then jay gibbons face

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by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 5:15 PM EDT reply actions  

what the shit
What's with the Cubs fans waving a Canadian flag? Do they have any clue where they are?
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:16 PM EDT reply actions  

i swear
i think of you as looking like paul bako
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by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

re:
I look more like Kevin Millar. Seriously.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

ever get the feeling...
that Corey makes up his mind that he is going to swing before the pitch is thrown?

by goonybananas on Apr 24, 2007 5:17 PM EDT reply actions  

if physically possible...
patterson would swing three times at every first pitch regardless of location.
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by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Awesome
A lefty who's had success at the A-ball level.  The O's batting against a lefty are probably a step down from the competition he faced.
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by BrianS on Apr 24, 2007 5:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Bradford in
Since the A's used their submarining lefty, we need our submarining righty to counter.

Well Melvin took that one off his sternum. Nice play.

Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:17 PM EDT reply actions  

good lord
If a bunt can be filthy, that was it.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Of course they can lay down a successful bunt
The A's make me want to throw a brick through my TV.
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by BrianS on Apr 24, 2007 5:18 PM EDT reply actions  

i will
be sad if we cant beat the gorrilas
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by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 5:20 PM EDT reply actions  

YEAH BABY
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Finally, the O's did something smart!
It's also snowing in hell right now.
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by BrianS on Apr 24, 2007 5:21 PM EDT reply actions  

nice move
mark ellis was caught SUCKING
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by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 5:21 PM EDT reply actions  

somewhere
billy bean is throwing a fit. 0-2 in steal attempts the last 2 days.
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by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 5:22 PM EDT reply actions  

would
you put Gomez up for Castillo?
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by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 5:22 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd put up Jon Knott
Oops.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol
he is the PRIDE OF PORTLAND
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by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

its go
time
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by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 5:23 PM EDT reply actions  

well the Duke is in
He's a good pitcher and I like him but let's torch him.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:25 PM EDT reply actions  

my A's freind
is sitting right next to me.
if the O's lose i will PUNCH him
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by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 5:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Kevbo's take didn't get him, actually...
...but it's the "ball was there first" rule of lead outs at 2nd on DP's seems to be extending to other bases as well

by Titov on Apr 24, 2007 5:25 PM EDT reply actions  

we
just replaced a suck with a suck
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by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 5:25 PM EDT reply actions  

what the fuck
BOOB BOOM? Is Gibbons dead?

Nice job, Freddie Lee. At least he ran hard.

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by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Saving Gibbons for the 9th, I guess.

f word you, Sam.

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by BrianS on Apr 24, 2007 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

John Knott would have hit that out of the park.
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by BrianS on Apr 24, 2007 5:25 PM EDT reply actions  

freddie Bynum
has joined the otter pop catogory
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by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 5:26 PM EDT reply actions  

base knock!
Good job, Brian. Now Melvin will sulk into a double play.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:27 PM EDT reply actions  

HE'S GOING TO BUNT
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by BrianS on Apr 24, 2007 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not quite..
but not due to a lack of effort. he tried to GIDP, he really did.
Huff is in "takes his vitamins and loves his mom" territory now.

by duck on Apr 24, 2007 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

now
it is MelMo time
time to make up for last night
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by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 5:27 PM EDT reply actions  

oh my god that was hideous
Worst swing since Sal Fasano.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:28 PM EDT reply actions  

I kinda miss
Sal.
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by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

nothing better
than Sal with that crazy handlebar mustache look

by goonybananas on Apr 24, 2007 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

re:
6-4-shoulda been 3 but the throw was high. Can Bynum play third?
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by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:29 PM EDT reply actions  

ow, my balls.
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by BrianS on Apr 24, 2007 5:29 PM EDT reply actions  

COME ON NICK
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by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:29 PM EDT reply actions  

nicky boy
its his time to shine
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by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 5:29 PM EDT reply actions  

re:
This team is going to give me an ulcer. I keep thinking they're going to win.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:31 PM EDT reply actions  

joan baez
in da' pen
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by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 5:31 PM EDT reply actions  

nice walk Nicky
MIGUEL

PLEASE?

Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:31 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd rather see Huff
Tejada with his one solo home run 22 days ago.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh for god's sake
I'm tired of Tejada and his goddamn choppers.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:33 PM EDT reply actions  

I just died a little inside.
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by BrianS on Apr 24, 2007 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

I pooed a little...
...from anxiety.  It's not great.
"My wife left me, my daughter has a driver's license, and keeping the cosmos from chaos lacks so much of the razzle dazzle."

by Dr Orpheus on Apr 24, 2007 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

What makes you sad?
The half ass attempts to field balls?

Not covering his base?  

Hitting when it doesn't really matter?

Never running out a ground ball?

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by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll take #3
Not hitting when it matters. I mean, this is almost A-Rod in the Playoffs bad.
Huff is in "takes his vitamins and loves his mom" territory now.

by duck on Apr 24, 2007 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gary Thorne's All-DL team
I don't know if he notices but that team can't hit for shit.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:37 PM EDT reply actions  

due up:
Huff, Payton, Gibbons will probably PH for Millar? I'd guess, anyway. Unless they really think that Gibbons can't handle 1B if this goes to extras, because Marco Scutaro has really murdered the A's chances playing RF by necessity.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Gomez?
Did they use Gomez already? Gibbons PH for Millar, Gomez goes in at first?
"Jaret Wright will be the missing piece in the Orioles quest to return to respectability." --- Jaret Wright's Mom

by BrianS on Apr 24, 2007 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh, right
That way the entire bench can be used up, good call, good call.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

gomez still riding pine.
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." Mike Royko.

by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

the time
is now
(read the sig line)
They doubt us! But we shall rise from the depths and strike them when they least expect it! NOW! GO O's in '07!

by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 5:40 PM EDT reply actions  

yaaa
Houston street in!
can you give me directions jk
They doubt us! But we shall rise from the depths and strike them when they least expect it! NOW! GO O's in '07!

by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 5:40 PM EDT reply actions  

man
Will someone make a left and then take Huston Street all the way downtown?
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:42 PM EDT reply actions  

oh, man...
the street picture on mlb gameday makes him look like he's going to eat someone.  

by jq higgins on Apr 24, 2007 5:42 PM EDT reply actions  

come on Aubrey
If you contribute directly this inning to a win I will shut up about you for a week.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:43 PM EDT reply actions  

what you talkin bout Thorne
Like the O's don't know Street. He made his ML debut against the Orioles. Struck Sammy Sosa right the hell out.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:44 PM EDT reply actions  

NICE SWING AUBREY
GOOD JOB

GOOD JOB

YOU PIECE OF CRAP LEARN TO HIT A CHANGEUP

Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:45 PM EDT reply actions  

from Jay to Jay
Payton grounds out, Gibbons PHs for Millar.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:47 PM EDT reply actions  

good cut Jay
Lookin' HOT. Lookin' DAMN hot.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:47 PM EDT reply actions  

eat a shit, Gibbons
I hate you.

That was a terrible game full of terrible lack of execution and terrible terrible terrible.

Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:48 PM EDT reply actions  

totally awesome...
can gibby just go on the dl already so we can call up knott again?

by jq higgins on Apr 24, 2007 5:49 PM EDT reply actions  

to hell with it!
Perlozzo needs to get all up in this team's business now so that we can punch the Red Sox in the mouth tomorrow. JUST BRING IT.
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:49 PM EDT reply actions  

uh yeah....
Orioles collapse like a cheap tent against the Red Sox. I have a feeling these games will not be worth watching. We're headed back to seeing some of the O's ball we all know too damn well.

by drj on Apr 24, 2007 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

WE'RE ALL OUT OF BUBBLEGUM, DRJ
Catcher Paul Bako - for unclear reasons - seems to be a frequent target.

by Scott Christ on Apr 24, 2007 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

all out of bubblegum
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp_K8prLfso

That's for sure.

by drj on Apr 24, 2007 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

F-word. Repeated 1000 times.
Great 9th inning guys.

I hate the A's.  They're everything the Orioles are not.  Good pitching and defense, a brilliant GM, a scouting department and minor league system that drafts cranks out an endless stream of quality players.

I'm not going to hear the end of this for quite awhile.

"Jaret Wright will be the missing piece in the Orioles quest to return to respectability." --- Jaret Wright's Mom

by BrianS on Apr 24, 2007 5:49 PM EDT reply actions  

and yet
they still cant win it all
plus their fans are cccccrrrraazzzyyy!
even my A's fan friend thinks they are weird.
They doubt us! But we shall rise from the depths and strike them when they least expect it! NOW! GO O's in '07!

by westcoastOfan on Apr 24, 2007 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

shoulda known...
haven't won a game on a tuesday yet this season.  
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." Mike Royko.

by BPinOK on Apr 24, 2007 5:50 PM EDT reply actions  

When you can't feel good about your own team
Feel good about the misery of another: If the Yankees lose tonight they'll be in last place. Hee!

by Stacey on Apr 24, 2007 5:53 PM EDT reply actions  

ah...
the distinctly german notion of schadenfreude.  literally translates to shameful joy or pleasure in others' misfortune.

yessir, from the people who brought you nietsche, hitler and sergeant schultz!

by jq higgins on Apr 24, 2007 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is anyone watching the post game show?
Is Jim Palmer drunk? When did he forget how to talk? He called him Aubrey Buff!

by Stacey on Apr 24, 2007 5:55 PM EDT reply actions  

ha!
"oh, dear...i've said too much!"

by jq higgins on Apr 24, 2007 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Exactly one Oriole had a good night...
...and unfortunately it was Amber.

This was one @#&ing piece of &%$@ game. I stayed up past 2 am to watch us *&%$ ourselves right in the @#$%.

While there are just ever so many lowlights to choose from, I can't get away from the routine ground ball to second base...

I like the A's organization as such, and I don't mind saying I envy a lot about it. What I do mind is making it look better than it is by literally handing over, in the most casual fashion, two games that should've been either won outright or in any case hotly contested by the home team.

Briefly put, &%$.

by Titov on Apr 25, 2007 6:32 AM EDT reply actions  

one question...
no one (no article has addressed it either): why was guthrie removed after only 5 innings and 72 pitches, especially if his heater was hitting 97mph?!

by jq higgins on Apr 25, 2007 9:59 AM EDT reply actions  

Actually...
if you scroll up, I asked that exact same question yesterday.  One answer was that he hasn't really pitched that many innings thus far this year.  I don't know if I buy that.  I think you ride it out while he is pitching well.
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." Mike Royko.

by BPinOK on Apr 25, 2007 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

yep...
that would be my inclination...course, decision looks worse b/c parrish had a really bad outing, but such are the perils of over-managing.

by jq higgins on Apr 25, 2007 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

I wouldn't call it overmanaging.
You can't expect to toss someone into a starting role and have them throw in the 90-110 pitch range right away.  It takes innings to build arm strength and prevent injury...which is why Leo has the starting pitchers throw more often between starts.  The promising part is that he only threw 72 pitches in 5 innings...unlike Loewen who is usually pushing 90 pitches by then.

by goonybananas on Apr 25, 2007 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

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