Gameday Thread: O's at L.A. Angels of Orange County of Pacific SouthWest, Inc.

by duck on May 31, 2007 3:59 PM EDT in News Comment 155 comments

Or something like that. How many words are in that team's name now, anyway?

   Game Time: 10:05 | TV: MASN2 | Radio: WHFS
                           
    Brian Burres - LH                Kelvim Escobar - RH
      (2-2, 3.27)                       (6-2, 2.64)
B. Roberts, - 2B                     R. Willits - LF
N. Markakis - RF                     O. Cabrera - SS
M. Tejada - SS                       V. Guerrero - RF
A. Huff - DH                         G. Matthews - CF
J. Payton - LF                       R. Quinlin - 1B
M. Mora - 3B                         H. Kedrick - 2B
K. Millar - 1B                       M. Napoli - C
R. Hernandez - C                     S. Hillebrand - DH
C. Patterson - CF                    C. Figgins - 3B

Sorry, no promises of free beer and boobies today. I have graduation for my high school tonight, so I have to actually get in a tie and suit and walk in with the rest of the faculty and generally act like an adult. Get yer free boobies n' beer somewhere else, guys. Tonight's all business.

Here's the scouting report, courtesy of MLB.com:

Scouting Report:

Orioles: Burres returned to the rotation on Saturday after missing his last scheduled start due to an off-day and pitched a and career-high six innings in a three-hit win over Oakland. He retired the first 10 A's to step to the plate, and Nick Swisher's solo home run in the fourth inning was the only run Burres allowed. His second win of the season was his best performance in three starts since replacing injured Adam Loewen in the starting rotation.

Angels: Using his wide assortment of pitches, including a killer splitter, Escobar tamed the Bronx Bombers on Saturday for seven innings, holding them to one earned run on six hits and one walk while striking out eight. Nearly unhittable in his previous outing at home against the Dodgers -- allowing no runs on three hits over eight innings -- Escobar now has a streak of 21 consecutive scoreless frames at Angel Stadium. He's 12-4 with nine saves and a 3.76 ERA in 33 career games against Baltimore.

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duck

you need to give out more free prizes!

It looked like a hit then out of nowhere came SUPER MARKAKIS!!

by westcoastOfan on May 31, 2007 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Two kids at home, remember?

by duck on May 31, 2007 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are you offering your kids as prizes?

Because I could really use some cheap labor...

by 2632 on May 31, 2007 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

no

its buy one get one free!
;)
jk

It looked like a hit then out of nowhere came SUPER MARKAKIS!!

by westcoastOfan on May 31, 2007 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

re:

I would let Westcoastfan's kids pitch rather than "I have a gut like Al Bundy" Baez, FYI :).

by MurraysLaw on May 31, 2007 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ugh I meant duck's....

by MurraysLaw on May 31, 2007 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

kids???

actually i am 15 now. so maybe for the 2025 Oriole team or something.

It looked like a hit then out of nowhere came SUPER MARKAKIS!!

by westcoastOfan on May 31, 2007 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

re:

LOL! Yeah, the O's sign a bunch of has-beens anyway (Joey Belle, Joe Carter, Kris Benson), so you'll be in your prime by then :).

by MurraysLaw on May 31, 2007 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

well for me it would

be more like 2018

It looked like a hit then out of nowhere came SUPER MARKAKIS!!

by westcoastOfan on May 31, 2007 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, more as an excuse

as to why I can't offer free prizes. But my girl's a pretty decent writer and my son's a whiz with math, so make me a deal for their services...

by duck on May 31, 2007 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Math???

Well, your son is way ahead of the curve, then, compared to Sam "I Am" Perlozzo.

by MurraysLaw on May 31, 2007 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kid can calculate

how many hours are in 13 days. And walk you through the math. It's sick, I tell you. We're planning on financing his college with one good weekend of blackjack at casinos in the Caribbean after he turns 18.

by duck on May 31, 2007 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

you

could give out kid friendly stuff

It looked like a hit then out of nowhere came SUPER MARKAKIS!!

by westcoastOfan on May 31, 2007 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Like chains and razor blades?

President and Member of the Juan Beniquez fan club.

by BENNYBIRDMAN on May 31, 2007 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was thinking

household cleaners and sharp, pointy sticks...

by duck on May 31, 2007 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

or

melons and jugs ;)

It looked like a hit then out of nowhere came SUPER MARKAKIS!!

by westcoastOfan on May 31, 2007 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

darn

I wont be home until 9:20 so i will miss most of the game. But i will get to watch most of the other games.

I hate the California Angels a lot!

It looked like a hit then out of nowhere came SUPER MARKAKIS!!

by westcoastOfan on May 31, 2007 4:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

or should i call them

the California Bandwagons?

It looked like a hit then out of nowhere came SUPER MARKAKIS!!

by westcoastOfan on May 31, 2007 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

BOOOOOOOOOO!!!

I WANT BOOBIES!!!!

"It never ceases to amaze me how many of baseball's wounds are self-inflicted." ~Bill Veeck, The Hustler's Handbook

by dayzd toe on May 31, 2007 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

no more boobies

please

by exitfare on May 31, 2007 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ah, you're right...

this is a booball... um, baseball boob... blog. Damn. Less boobies and more j-Dub quotes, unless, of course, Kakes needs another kick in the trousers, then we can go back to boobies.

"It never ceases to amaze me how many of baseball's wounds are self-inflicted." ~Bill Veeck, The Hustler's Handbook

by dayzd toe on May 31, 2007 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't like our chances tonight

by 2632 on May 31, 2007 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

and I don't like you

for saying that. That being said... I agree with you.

"It never ceases to amaze me how many of baseball's wounds are self-inflicted." ~Bill Veeck, The Hustler's Handbook

by dayzd toe on May 31, 2007 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

just reading....

the scouting report on this game gave me the willys. Don't think are chances be to good tonight mon.

President and Member of the "Bullet" Bob Hamlin fan club.

by BENNYBIRDMAN on May 31, 2007 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

come on, now

we can compete...with little-league rejects

by jloving on May 31, 2007 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

We have Gibby the bench-warmer on our side

so we have nothing to fear!

by MurraysLaw on May 31, 2007 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

My prediction...

Burres will outpitch Escobar, the Orioles reach .500, finish of the road trip with six more victories. The Sox get caught up in a HGH/prostitution scandal and are suspending from the league, giving the Orioles sole possession of first place.
Mark Texiera is traded to the Orioles for Danys Baez and Jay Gibbons, solidifying the line-up. Dan Haren is unexpectedly released from the A's, whereby the FO shrewdly snatches him up and inserts him into the rotation.
The O's win the American League Pennant only to lose the World Series to a resurgent Washington Nationals juggernaut.

by RobG on May 31, 2007 6:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

My prediction...

The orioles will drop 2 of 3 while the Sox win 2 of 3. The AL is too damn good for the orioles to contend, how long can these pitchers hold up for.

by Baltimo on May 31, 2007 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

We got...

We got a 4 game series here. I would accept 3 of 4 in LAAofA, 2 of 3 up in Washington and get the hell back to the correct coast 2 games over 500.

I can dream.

Lets hope the Yanks can actually win 2 games this weekend. God I hate saying that.

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on May 31, 2007 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd be happy with

2 of 4 in Anaheim (thrilled to not lose 3 or 4 of 4), and 2 or 3 in Washington.

oriolesupdate.blogspot.com

by BrianS on May 31, 2007 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Seriously

This team has a bad habit of following up a short winning streak with a losing streak...the last streak (4 in a row) was followed by losing 5 in a row (including that brutal game to the Sox and being swept by Tor). 2 of 4 is a realistic goal, especially since the Angels have been on a tear.

by goonybananas on May 31, 2007 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Damn, you mean I have to provide my own beer?

Oh well. cracks a Tecate Cheers! Only three more days of being an irresponsible, unemployed jerk. Then I start working 40 hours a week like the rest of youse. Sigh.

by pipkin on May 31, 2007 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

whoops

Didn't realize that this blog picked up the use of asterisks for bold. That should be, like, a little action of me cracking a Tecate. Anyway, cheerio.

by pipkin on May 31, 2007 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

/me drinks a dr pepper

Don't rush back to work too soon. I have decided that I will just stay in school forever and accumulate a million degrees. Work is for chumps!

by PhilR8 on May 31, 2007 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh, its a summer internship

I still have another year before graduation. Then grad school. Believe me, I won't have a real job until I'm near 30, and even then I'll just be a college professor. I hope.

by pipkin on Jun 1, 2007 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And I only have 6 more work days...

before I get to be a lazy bum all summer. It must be karma....

by duck on May 31, 2007 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Then you'll be able to start

a serious campaign to take over the O's managerial duties...sweet. Hire me as the 3rd base coach. I'll take a cooler out to the coaching box every inning and have a windmill with hands set up so that it is continuously waving the runners home.

by goonybananas on May 31, 2007 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've kinda got my heart set

on the 3B coaching job. I'm pushing for 2632 as manager. Pitching coach, perhaps?

by duck on May 31, 2007 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can take my cooler to the bullpen...

and hang out with Jamie Walker, Boy!

by goonybananas on May 31, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hate the left coast

Sorry, Westcoastosfan. No disrespect. But 10:05 first pitches should be ILLEGAL.

by PhilR8 on May 31, 2007 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

boowhoooooo

4:05 start times should be illegal.

It looked like a hit then out of nowhere came SUPER MARKAKIS!!

by westcoastOfan on May 31, 2007 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

This Burres guy...

it sure it interesting to see him get his shot starting over an extended period of time. It seems like the O's have more viable young guys who could than in recent years past. Plus that Steve Trachsel thing is neat, too. 18:31 K:BB and a 3.39 ERA. Just wow. Jaret Wright might not have a job when he comes back.

by NHZ on May 31, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Isn't Wright retiring?

by PhilR8 on May 31, 2007 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jaret Wright may not have a right arm...

literally...after the docs get finished with him. Actually, that sounds pretty good. Maybe we can pay the docs to make sure he doesn't come back - and then do that to Gibby too. It will be like the O's version of Jack Kevorkian...except his patients won't be asking to be ended.

by goonybananas on May 31, 2007 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's probably better left-handed

by NHZ on May 31, 2007 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would be shocked

if we won tonight or tomorrow night. Escobar has been fucking nasty this season and so has Lackey. We'll be lucky if we split this series. We are not in Kansas (City) anymore.

by Jonnypops on May 31, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

wayward o is ready

for some LATE NIGHT BEISBOL

we are going to KICK ANGELS ASS

no wait

angels are going to KICK OUR ASS

somebody will kick somebody's ass

i will be sad or happy. not sure yet.

by thewaywardO on May 31, 2007 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Screw this

west coast baseball, im gonna have to stay up till 1:30 and wake up at 6:30. Anaheim and Seattle and San Fran and all those california/west coast/central teams should be put in their own division, along with Hawaii and Alaska and whoever else wants to join.

by Baltimo on May 31, 2007 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Cool - we get all the little numbers

showing break and degrees dropped and stuff on Gameday on mlb.com/ I don't know what any of it means, but it looks cool and the O's usually don't get it.

by duck on May 31, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

yes!

acceptable.

by jq higgins on May 31, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

No!

Not acceptable

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on May 31, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The Angels

Are a damn good team, so balanced with a top pitching staff and can hit for power and average.

by Baltimo on May 31, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed.

Get ready for some losing, O's fans.

by 2632 on May 31, 2007 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, I am all set.

I've had some booze and now I have The Wire AND The O's. I am all set.

by 2632 on May 31, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Aggressive Baserunnig from Mora

That didn't get fucked up. Rare and fascinating. Like an endangered animal.

by 2632 on May 31, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Escobar is all over the place

and Razor swings at the first fucking pitch...yet another GIDP.

by goonybananas on May 31, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

is anybody have problems with mlb.tv

My picture keep lagging and freezing tonight.

by birdman on May 31, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah

i had to restart the stream

i think there's potatoes in the internet tubes

by thewaywardO on May 31, 2007 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Motherfucker

If there were a way to ground into more than one double play in an inning, these fucking Boz-O's would find it. Nice one Ramon, and you too Aubrey, you non-getting-on-base piece of shit.

by Jonnypops on May 31, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

why do we have to wait

for 2 outs to get on base again? Just get it over with, Miguel. Make your inning ending popup/groundout/K.

by 2632 on May 31, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

thanks, miggy. you're my hero.

by 2632 on May 31, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Mr. Letdown!

What would a ballgame be without you?

by Jonnypops on May 31, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

what's gotten into melmo?

by 2632 on May 31, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

My only concern is

How long can this young pitching and tremendously outstanding defense hold up for, I think the team has been practicing grounders and pop-ups more often than taking BP.

by Baltimo on May 31, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

fuck mlb.tv

alright, i'm bailing. mlb.tv is acting up tonight for whatever reason. my friend's band is playing tonight so i might as well check them out. go o's!

by birdman on May 31, 2007 11:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

corey

is crazy as a shithouse rat

by thewaywardO on May 31, 2007 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The only reason Patterson is in the lineup

Is because he is a really, really good centerfielder, can get infield hits, and can steal even though he doesn't utilize his speed because hes never on base.

by Baltimo on May 31, 2007 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

no doubt

don't get me wrong

i love the c pat

he's just lucky he's a CF otherwise he'd be on a park bench someplace

by thewaywardO on May 31, 2007 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Markakis still hopped up on boobs

We now just have to find out how long the "boob effect" lasts, so we know when to apply more boobs.

by PhilR8 on May 31, 2007 11:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He better stay that way

For the O's to have any chance, somebody has to hit.

CAN ANGELOS!

by drj on May 31, 2007 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know if its just me

But the Angels play the craziest baseball, ever. They leave the gap completly wide open hugging the third base line, double steal, set up pickoff plays for a guy at third, and leave the middle open for Huff who can only get a single up the middle. But they dictate the tempo and are always on the offensive, so I guess thats why theyre so good.

by Baltimo on May 31, 2007 11:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Shit list

Corey and Aubrey are on my shit list. Nicky is not.

by RobG on May 31, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Huff is a permanent resident

Corey comes and goes. But yes, currently he is on the shit list.

by PhilR8 on May 31, 2007 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just like that, Corey off the list

for at least a half an inning. Nice play, Cor.

by PhilR8 on May 31, 2007 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

two walks and now vlad

makes me queasy.

CAN ANGELOS!

by drj on May 31, 2007 11:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That

Is why Patterson is kept in the lineup, with alot of other centerfielders, it would be 4-2 with a runner on third and the cleanup hitter up to bat with a shaken-up pitcher.

by Baltimo on May 31, 2007 11:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

aaaa OOOOOO gahhhhh

baez alert

by thewaywardO on May 31, 2007 11:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Whoa!!!

Baez? Why-ez?

by Jonnypops on May 31, 2007 11:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Somebody

tell Perlozzo we have a lead right now and a well rested bullpen. No need for Baez time.

by Jonnypops on Jun 1, 2007 12:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Baez

could not possibly be any worse

by jloving on Jun 1, 2007 12:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

OMG

A walk and a single. WTF is it going to take to teach fucking Perlozzo?

by Jonnypops on Jun 1, 2007 12:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Burres: 86 pitches

Why Baez? Why not anyone else? God dammit. Baez can't find the fucking strike zone. Kiss this game goodbye.

by PhilR8 on Jun 1, 2007 12:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

our manager is stupid, that's why

by exitfare on Jun 1, 2007 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Danys Baez

Needs to go to triple A to get his confidence back up, not a major league game against a good team on the road in the opener.

by Baltimo on Jun 1, 2007 12:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

are you fucking kidding me?

i'd rather have my shoe pitch than baez

by exitfare on Jun 1, 2007 12:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i can't watch

please please please get out of this inning

by thewaywardO on Jun 1, 2007 12:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Okay, Sam: EXPERIMENT OVER

Get a real pitcher in there now.

by PhilR8 on Jun 1, 2007 12:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Perlozzo

better not send him back out in the 7th

by jloving on Jun 1, 2007 12:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

YEAH

wow ... first time in seven games baez put up a clean frame .... BARELY

by thewaywardO on Jun 1, 2007 12:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Holy shit!

Baez got out of an inning without giving up a run. Watch Per-loser put him in in the 8th inning tomorrow.

by Jonnypops on Jun 1, 2007 12:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ugh

I put the tv on to see the score before going to bed and see the O's are winning 4-1! All right! I decide to watch an inning or so since they're leading, and I'm greeted by Denise Baez? I get that he needs to get his confidence up and all that bullshit but in the 6th inning against the Angels? That Sammy is something else with his decisions.

by Stacey on Jun 1, 2007 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

My entire mood swung

Along with every other O's fan when Baez came out.

I recall cringing every time Brower and then Ortiz came out last year. I kept wondering why. Why did these two guys repeatedly come out and screw the pooch? Now I know. It was Perlozzo just sticking with them because he hadn't a clue what else to do. Now Baez is that guy who makes me ill.

CAN ANGELOS!

by drj on Jun 1, 2007 12:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

re these announcers

I liked Rex Hudler, but he's kind of a dude. He's probably downing Coors Light between sentences.

This other guy is a clown. Stop overenunciating all of the Latin player's names.

by exitfare on Jun 1, 2007 12:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Corey is truly pathetic

by Jonnypops on Jun 1, 2007 12:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

OK...

...so any word on why they pulled Burres? He was pitching a nice game and got the old yankola at 86 pitches. Does Sam not sleep well at night unless his bullpen is exhausted?

by Jonnypops on Jun 1, 2007 12:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

either Burres is injured

or Prelozzo is an idiot

by exitfare on Jun 1, 2007 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I vote for the latter

I guess Burres got into a bit of a jam his last inning pitched? And I'm figuring Sam overreacted.

by Stacey on Jun 1, 2007 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

we're all wondering

I'm betting the answer is the same as for Guthrie a while back "he hasn't pitched many innings lately and we didn't want to see him get hurt".

CAN ANGELOS!

by drj on Jun 1, 2007 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i can't kill him

for pulling burres ... burres got a bit lucky and he was tiring...

by thewaywardO on Jun 1, 2007 12:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

WHY AM I STILL WATCHING THIS

by 2632 on Jun 1, 2007 12:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm asking myself that.

I'm gonna be ass tired tomorrow and for what?

by Stacey on Jun 1, 2007 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I heart Ramon

by Stacey on Jun 1, 2007 12:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

RRRRRRRAZORRR RRRRAAAMOOONNNN

by 2632 on Jun 1, 2007 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What the hell...

...they tried to steal third with two outs and a lefty at the plate????

by Jonnypops on Jun 1, 2007 12:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It's morning in America...

Whoops, typo there: It's morning in Russia. And I'm still dreaming, obviously. Baez gives up no runs?!? Anyway, don't pinch me. Pinch Amber. Meanwhile, Ramoooooon -- guns 'im down!

Root-a-toot tootin' Vladimir Putin Ain't-a got nootin' On Sammy the P.

by Titov on Jun 1, 2007 12:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think Amber is not present - tough luck

CAN ANGELOS!

by drj on Jun 1, 2007 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Aubrey running is funny

He is a large man.

by Stacey on Jun 1, 2007 12:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

what are you talking?

he is graceful like a gazelle.

by 2632 on Jun 1, 2007 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

In right for the Angels is Vladimir...

Putin, obviously.

Root-a-toot tootin' Vladimir Putin Ain't-a got nootin' On Sammy the P.

by Titov on Jun 1, 2007 12:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

speedy bynum

nice move by sammy there...

angels outfield defense ... um ... sux

by thewaywardO on Jun 1, 2007 12:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

VLADDY. AWESOME. AGAIN.

by 2632 on Jun 1, 2007 12:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Huff out for Bynum

Is Gibbons now the DH? Jeez, I'll go with Gomez.

CAN ANGELOS!

by drj on Jun 1, 2007 12:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

maybe they'll leave bynum in as DH

he's speedy!

by Stacey on Jun 1, 2007 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Freddy Bynum

Is the most productive utility player ive ever seen in baseball. Every time that kid is on base, he steals a bag, breaks up a DP that the O's love to ground into, or scores from 1st or 2nd.

by Baltimo on Jun 1, 2007 12:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The Orioles Defense

Is really good, and Millar is highly underrated defensivly. He makes Mora and Tejada look good, alot.

by Baltimo on Jun 1, 2007 12:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Millar

His range leaves a lot to be desired, but he doesn't make stupid mistakes and has good instincts. Which is often more than you can say about the left side of our infield.

by 2632 on Jun 1, 2007 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

This just in from the Kremlin:

Is not me in right field, is another Vladimir. Nabokov, Lenin, Vlad the Impaler, don't know, but is not me, for sure. So stop insulting remarks, starting new Cold War.

Go O's-- straight to unemployment line! I am Yankees fan. Just like you suspected. And Angelos-- smart guy, good p.r., fine judge of talent.

Root-a-toot-toot,
Vladimir Poot

p.s. Kevbo with pick! Keeps job!

Root-a-toot tootin' Vladimir Putin Ain't-a got nootin' On Sammy the P.

by Titov on Jun 1, 2007 12:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

hello

9:38 over here
Burress out after 5 whatever
B-rob and Nicky doing good with out boobs

It looked like a hit then out of nowhere came SUPER MARKAKIS!!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 1, 2007 12:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

hip

hip hooray

It looked like a hit then out of nowhere came SUPER MARKAKIS!!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 1, 2007 12:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Are you going

To any of the O's games in LA? Im assuming you live in Cali that is.

by Baltimo on Jun 1, 2007 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I

live in OR
On the 6th i am going to the M's and O's game

It looked like a hit then out of nowhere came SUPER MARKAKIS!!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 1, 2007 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Snuck out again! How many LOB for LA? 23? 40?

Root-a-toot tootin' Vladimir Putin Ain't-a got nootin' On Sammy the P.

by Titov on Jun 1, 2007 12:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I cannot stand Chris Gomez's face

He looks just like this deadbeat landlord I had once and when I see him I'm filled with a bit of anger. It's too bad, because I like the guy, as long as I don't have to look at him.

by Stacey on Jun 1, 2007 12:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hahahahaha

Did anyone just hear Thorne there.

by Baltimo on Jun 1, 2007 12:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

wow

intentially walking brob

he's an all star!!

by thewaywardO on Jun 1, 2007 12:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Loading 'em for Nicky: Kristen, warm up!

Root-a-toot tootin' Vladimir Putin Ain't-a got nootin' On Sammy the P.

by Titov on Jun 1, 2007 12:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

All right Miggi, do SOMETHING for once

by Stacey on Jun 1, 2007 12:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

or you know, continue to suck. whatever.

by Stacey on Jun 1, 2007 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

capn clutch

CAN ANGELOS!

by drj on Jun 1, 2007 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Must've been a very quick flash, Kristen...

Nicky didn't quite get all of that. Still, good job both ends.

Root-a-toot tootin' Vladimir Putin Ain't-a got nootin' On Sammy the P.

by Titov on Jun 1, 2007 12:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Is Burres eligible for the win?

Don't remember when he was taken out.

by Baltimo on Jun 1, 2007 12:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Why Ray?

Why not wait till a save situation? It's this kinda desperate mentality that Perlozzo emanates that pisses me off.

by Jonnypops on Jun 1, 2007 12:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

hasn't ray been out frequently as of late?

CAN ANGELOS!

by drj on Jun 1, 2007 12:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Vlad is one weird looking dude.

by Stacey on Jun 1, 2007 1:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Great

Two on, nobody out.

by Jonnypops on Jun 1, 2007 1:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I am getting that sinking feeling

Oh jesus chris ray please get some outs

by PhilR8 on Jun 1, 2007 1:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hold onto your seats...

...and get ready for the big blow.

by Jonnypops on Jun 1, 2007 1:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The good news: Baez can't come in!

Root-a-toot tootin' Vladimir Putin Ain't-a got nootin' On Sammy the P.

by Titov on Jun 1, 2007 1:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

the o's play with fire

that's the third time this game vlad's been up with 2 baserunners. At least it didn't hurt them this time thanks to the runner.

by Stacey on Jun 1, 2007 1:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That was...

fortunate

by PhilR8 on Jun 1, 2007 1:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

this is the old Sammy

Get a lead, fret like hell, play scared, bring in every reliever regardless of how recently they've pitched. It's annoying as hell.

CAN ANGELOS!

by drj on Jun 1, 2007 1:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ha-ha! Who's their baserunning coach? Melmo?!?

Root-a-toot tootin' Vladimir Putin Ain't-a got nootin' On Sammy the P.

by Titov on Jun 1, 2007 1:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

re:

I heard him yelling "he dropped the ball" or something like that.

CAN ANGELOS!

by drj on Jun 1, 2007 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Win

And..................................

.500

by Baltimo on Jun 1, 2007 1:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This

is entirely too stressful for a 4 run lead in the 9th with two outs and two strikes.

by 2632 on Jun 1, 2007 1:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

YEAH

six in a row! .500!

win over tough team!

by thewaywardO on Jun 1, 2007 1:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ORIOLES WIN!

6 in a row! Holy crap! Back to .500!

by Stacey on Jun 1, 2007 1:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nevermind. Happy.

by 2632 on Jun 1, 2007 1:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

LAA 3-19 with RISP

dodged some bullets tonight

CAN ANGELOS!

by drj on Jun 1, 2007 1:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

MASN is so budget

The post game graphic showed the Angels record as 19-36. Uh, that's the Royals record, assholes! And the other day they had Mussina listed as the starting pitcher for the Orioles on their bottom of the screen crawler. Pathetic.

by Stacey on Jun 1, 2007 1:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The Mussina thing

must have been a bad joke from an intern. Has to be.

by 2632 on Jun 1, 2007 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can you believe it?

.500 at the end of this batshit crazy month.

by 2632 on Jun 1, 2007 1:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Whoa, WE DON'T SUCK-- AGAIN!

Y'know, this was one of those games that makes you wonder "Jeez, that was easy. Why don't they just do that every night-- we'll get Series tickets in August, everybody's happy." In reality, of course, so many circumstances had to conspire not to happen in this game for us to win "easily" that anything but a very deep breath and a Thanks to the Almighty would be a naive reaction.

But a win's a win. Perlozzo continues his charmed life of un-stoopid moves and I go to work happy.

Go O's, see ya tomorrow...

p.s. Glad to see the Boob Effect continues in force. Thanks for the note, Kristen, and please keep flashin' 'em.

Root-a-toot tootin' Vladimir Putin Ain't-a got nootin' On Sammy the P.

by Titov on Jun 1, 2007 1:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

if Os

can steal one more in anaheim

then road trip has to be called success

assuming we don't get swept by ichiro

by thewaywardO on Jun 1, 2007 1:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Now, on to tomorrow: uh-oh...

D-Cabs is going to have to have one of his flashes of brilliance to come out better than Lackey, who is starting for God's team. Maybe Kristen could arrange one of her flashes of brilliance...

You have to get to Lackey early. Like maybe in the locker room-- put Icy Hot in his shorts or something. Face it, he's good: coming off 4 straight road wins, he's tied for the league lead the league in wins,; and he's toughest at home. On the plus side he's a righty.

I'm not wild about our chances, but hey: they can't phone it in, the game will be played. Go O's!

Root-a-toot tootin' Vladimir Putin Ain't-a got nootin' On Sammy the P.

by Titov on Jun 1, 2007 8:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs