Gameday Thread: Yankees at O's, end of the road

by Scott Christ on Sep 30, 2007 7:47 AM EDT in Gamethreads

Next Game: Sun., September 30 @ 1:35 p.m. ET TV: MASN, YES \| Radio: WHFS 105.7
93-68 (W1, 41-39 R) Sean Henn, LH 2-2, 7.49 LF J Damon (.270/12/62) SS D Jeter (.322/12/73) RF B Abreu (.285/16/99) 3B A Rodriguez (.312/54/155) DH J Giambi (.237/14/37) 2B W Betemit (.226/14/47) CF M Cabrera (.274/8/73) 1B D Mientkiewicz (.272/5/24) C J Molina (.295/1/9)		@		69-92 (L1, 35-45 H) Brian Burres, LH 6-7, 5.66 CF T Redman (.328/2/16) 2B L Hernandez (.308/1/7) 3B M Mora (.274/14/58) SS M Tejada (.295/18/81) DH K Millar (.252/16/62) RF J Payton (.258/7/58) 1B S Moore (.256/1/10) C J House (.200/2/2) LF F Bynum (.272/2/11)

Dempsey's Army may "salute our newest lefty," but I do not. Apparently, Trembley and the rest of the organization see something in Burres. I see a guy who walks too many people and gets hit too much.

On the other side, it's Sean Henn. "Henn-credibly bad performance" is the only thing I'll ever think of when Sean Henn takes the hill.

The Orioles met Being Terrible in the winter of 1997. Having just split up with their fantastic fiancé, Davey Johnson, the Birds took the legendary advice of Earl Weaver and went out at night, hustlin' on the streets. They came home with Being Terrible, eloped, and even through instabilities (it seems like Being Terrible changes jobs every other year), they've stuck together.

Join me in celebrating the tenth anniversary of the awe-inspiring marriage of the Baltimore Orioles and Being Terrible. They're renewing their vows at 1:35 on MASN. It's an open bar.

(Note: Plenty of seating available. Many friends simply have other plans.)

Here are the National League scenarios. Go Rockies, go, go!

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da waywuhd odiole

says thanks, camden chat, for posting game threads despite the futility of it all.

i shall listen to joe angel today.

i imagine it will be interesting.

by thewaywardO on Sep 30, 2007 7:55 AM EDT reply actions

I really, really hope Joe Angel doesn't

get a couple drinks in him and speak his mind tonight too conscientiously -- which he might do even without the couple of drinks, actually -- and get himself Millered by Petey.

The best place to spend the worst home losing streak since 1953 is on a beach in Spain.

by Titov on Sep 30, 2007 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions

Actually

the Orioles didn't take Weaver's advice. His advice was to get out of the bars and start hustling around the streets in order to get a....well, you know the rest. The O's could have met a better guy on E. Baltimore Street between South & Gay Streets than this consummate loser they're with right now.

Friend of the Working Man

by Jonnypops on Sep 30, 2007 8:37 AM EDT reply actions

you're totally right

That is my mistake, and it has been corrected.

by Scott Christ on Sep 30, 2007 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions

Off topic....

...but I love me them Busted Tees ads when they show up above. MUCH better than Christian Singles.

I was once a kind and honest orthodontist experimenting with electric brainwave stimulation.

by zknower on Sep 30, 2007 9:52 AM EDT reply actions

It's the Final...

...Countdown!!!

And frankly I have some mixed emotions. I'm glad to be done with this sorry excuse of an Oriole team (assuming the FO is actually going to make major changes this offseason). But I'm also always a little sad come the end of the baseball season. I always get nostalgic, even moreso than on New Year's Eve. There's just something about baseball that signals time passing for me. Gets me a little verklempt.

Friend of the Working Man

by Jonnypops on Sep 30, 2007 11:22 AM EDT reply actions

yeah

I'm trying to avoid my annual, "Aw, doggone it, I'ma miss you, baseball," post, but I'll probably drop one in the next couple of days.

by Scott Christ on Sep 30, 2007 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions

SC back in the hiz-zouse

with a Gameday Thread. I may just have a stroke.

"And I'm respected in da hood like a 'G'..."
- Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. & FNM

by duck on Sep 30, 2007 12:02 PM EDT reply actions

"Trembley and the rest of the organization

see something in Burres. I see a guy who walks too many people and gets hit too much."

Your analysis runs too deep; let's get superficial here. Look at that picture and tell me you don't see either

(a) the one Oriole you'd want your daughter to go out with; or
(b) a face that's about to ask Mrs. Cleaver whether Wally and the Beav can come out and play some catch.

Or both. This guy's so apple pie square he comes from Oregon. Twice. No joke: Oregon City, Oregon. He makes Westie look like a juvenile delinquent. Wait a minute: Westie is a juvenile delinquent. Which is certainly more our fault than Burres's.

Anyway, plucked from obscurity and plunked into a starting role he wasn't prepared for, Burres has gamely plucked right back and plunked his way to a mediocre record on a team whose sub-mediocre sucktitude knows no bounds.

I, for one, am glad the FO said Pluck you, Burres. We got Petey's money's worth on him and then some.

But ask me again about the bottom of the third.

The best place to spend the worst home losing streak since 1953 is on a beach in Spain.

by Titov on Sep 30, 2007 1:03 PM EDT reply actions

He met my daughter

at Brian's Baseball Bash last August (and I've got a lovely pic of the two of them), but the shy bug bit her when she saw his handsome self upclose and personal. But you're right, I'd love for him to date her!! And he's probably the only Oriole I could say that about, with the exception of Nick Markakis.

So, Brian, if you're reading this and are single give me a shout and I'll hook you two up!

by Bluehen on Oct 2, 2007 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Am I the only one...

who thinks, "Thank God, the season's almost over!"

"Beauty is in the eye of the bill-folder." - Buck O'Neill

by Born Under a Bad Moon on Sep 30, 2007 1:08 PM EDT reply actions

I did...

but then the Browns went up 14-0 and now I can't wait for the NFL season to be over, too. C'mon Maryland basketball!

"And I'm respected in da hood like a 'G'..."
- Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. & FNM

by duck on Sep 30, 2007 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions

A lesson in fan spirit from Oregon:

Re the Cal game in Eugene, from the AP story:

"Saturday's game also marked the return of Oregon's Duck mascot to Autzen Stadium. The Duck was suspended the last home game because he beat up the Houston Cougar in the season opener."

I dunno, maybe we could suit up Daniel in the Bird outfit or something...

The best place to spend the worst home losing streak since 1953 is on a beach in Spain.

by Titov on Sep 30, 2007 1:26 PM EDT reply actions

YAY, Graphics!

Just realized this is the "new and improved" gameday thread design by SC.

Righteous. I like it!

I was once a kind and honest orthodontist experimenting with electric brainwave stimulation.

by zknower on Sep 30, 2007 1:37 PM EDT reply actions

Meh...

I hate table borders. But that's just me.

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- Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. & FNM

by duck on Sep 30, 2007 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions

I like 'em!

I like structure, though.

by Scott Christ on Sep 30, 2007 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Fascist.

"And I'm respected in da hood like a 'G'..."
- Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. & FNM

by duck on Sep 30, 2007 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed. Clean lines, good links, looks cool.

And you can dance to it.

The best place to spend the worst home losing streak since 1953 is on a beach in Spain.

by Titov on Sep 30, 2007 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions

So Treblehorn won't be back next season

According to MASN

"If you're not practicing, somebody else is, somewhere, and he'll be ready to take your job." -Brooks Robinson

by exitfare on Sep 30, 2007 1:59 PM EDT reply actions

re:

Trebelhorn wasn't optimistic of getting a job offer from another team. "I don't suspect there will be a lot of openings. And I'm 60 years old," he said. "We'll see. I've got a beach house I want to buy in Oregon. I might ... just head up to Oregon and hit fungos to the sea gulls."

by Scott Christ on Sep 30, 2007 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions

The O's are outplaying the Ravens right now

At least the O's are only down by 1.

And Tom Treblehorn's been fired.

"And I'm respected in da hood like a 'G'..."
- Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. & FNM

by duck on Sep 30, 2007 2:00 PM EDT reply actions

Congrats to Nick, Oriole '07 MVP

Not a tough call, that. Now, whether to play the last game of the season or not-- a tougher call, clearly...

The best place to spend the worst home losing streak since 1953 is on a beach in Spain.

by Titov on Sep 30, 2007 2:03 PM EDT reply actions

Why today off?

He's played every other game this year...

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- Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. & FNM

by duck on Sep 30, 2007 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Either Nick or the FO decided

he should hit .300, presumably, and thus not take the Ted Williams Challenge. Too bad, I think.

The best place to spend the worst home losing streak since 1953 is on a beach in Spain.

by Titov on Sep 30, 2007 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions

If that's the reason, I'm OK with it

"And I'm respected in da hood like a 'G'..."
- Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. & FNM

by duck on Sep 30, 2007 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions

I wanna see Nick play, dammit!

The best place to spend the worst home losing streak since 1953 is on a beach in Spain.

by Titov on Sep 30, 2007 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions

that's some fuckin' outfield today

by Scott Christ on Sep 30, 2007 2:14 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, we clearly solved our problem in left

The best place to spend the worst home losing streak since 1953 is on a beach in Spain.

by Titov on Sep 30, 2007 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Dear God...

don't let Nicky get hurt next year.

Signed,

Every Orioles fan dead or alive

"And I'm respected in da hood like a 'G'..."
- Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. & FNM

by duck on Sep 30, 2007 2:18 PM EDT reply actions

Kevbo, dude.

Actually, the Tori Hunter-in-the-kindergarten ad was more exciting.

The best place to spend the worst home losing streak since 1953 is on a beach in Spain.

by Titov on Sep 30, 2007 2:29 PM EDT reply actions

How 'bout

that "winning" throw from Miggi in the dirt. Bitter much?

by Big Al on Sep 30, 2007 2:35 PM EDT reply actions

Tike wuz robbed. Umps want to go home too.

The best place to spend the worst home losing streak since 1953 is on a beach in Spain.

by Titov on Sep 30, 2007 2:42 PM EDT reply actions

Well, Brian, we feel your pain. Sort of.

Bye fella, nice try.

The best place to spend the worst home losing streak since 1953 is on a beach in Spain.

by Titov on Sep 30, 2007 2:56 PM EDT reply actions

re:

If they entertain the thought of bringing Victor Zambrano back for even one second, I fucking give up. He does not belong anywhere near the major leagues.

by Scott Christ on Sep 30, 2007 3:25 PM EDT reply actions

now it's Rob Bell

After Zambrano's four walks, a wild pitch, and a single to Jose Molina. Sweet dancing jehovah, Rob Bell is the upgrade.

I hate this team.

by Scott Christ on Sep 30, 2007 3:29 PM EDT reply actions

Well, Victor, we feel your pain, too.

You're a pain in our butt. Get outta here. Jeez, you're terrible. Again!

Please get lost before February. And take a bunch of guys with you. You want a list?

Um, this is a really bad game. Night folks.

The best place to spend the worst home losing streak since 1953 is on a beach in Spain.

by Titov on Sep 30, 2007 3:31 PM EDT reply actions

p.s.Orioles ERA in September: approaching 7

The best place to spend the worst home losing streak since 1953 is on a beach in Spain.

by Titov on Sep 30, 2007 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions

re:

Victor Zambrano's brilliant 2007 season ends with a 10.17 ERA. Fuck you guys. Whose idea was that?

by Scott Christ on Sep 30, 2007 3:35 PM EDT reply actions

I would not be surprised

if it was Flannagan's. And MacPhail let him do it, knowing how bad it was. Just so he could show Petey A why Flanny had to go.

"And I'm respected in da hood like a 'G'..."
- Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. & FNM

by duck on Sep 30, 2007 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I'll miss the Orioles, even though I hate them.

I hate when baseball season ends. That being said, I've watched hardly any of this game today, instead I watched the Phillies/Nats and Mets/Marlins. I'm so jealous of those Phillies fans.

by Stacey on Sep 30, 2007 4:50 PM EDT reply actions

Cheers

Good day all around, Orioles AND Ravens lose. Heres to Baltimore athletics!

by Baltimo on Sep 30, 2007 4:53 PM EDT reply actions

Cheers

Good day all around, Orioles AND Ravens lose. Heres to Baltimore athletics!

by Baltimo on Sep 30, 2007 4:53 PM EDT reply actions

Goodbye 2007 Orioles!!!!!!

FLUSH

by salvotion on Sep 30, 2007 4:56 PM EDT reply actions

I don't know if its just me

But after watching nearly 120 of the Orioles games this year, I am not left with any hope at all for next year.

by Baltimo on Sep 30, 2007 4:59 PM EDT reply actions

I have about 2 milliliters of hope left

and it will probably evaporate by March

"And I'm respected in da hood like a 'G'..."
- Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. & FNM

by duck on Sep 30, 2007 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions

can you share a milliliter?

I got nuthin' in my optimism tank.

by drj on Sep 30, 2007 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions

One good thing...

It was nice for them to leave Markakis out so he wouldn't jeopardize is .300 average.

by salvotion on Sep 30, 2007 5:01 PM EDT reply actions

THANK GOD IT'S OVER

"And I'm respected in da hood like a 'G'..."
- Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. & FNM

by duck on Sep 30, 2007 5:03 PM EDT reply actions

I'm blue

by Stacey on Sep 30, 2007 5:05 PM EDT reply actions

Oooo I was just on TeeVee

I was at four of the six or so games that they showed as highlights of the season and they showed a shot of the fans after Erik got his record strikeout against the Twins. Lucky me?

by Baltimo on Sep 30, 2007 5:07 PM EDT reply actions

Honestly

Feel free to call me crazy, but outside of our bullpen situation, I feel okay about next year. I'm looking forward to seeing Bedard, Guthrie, hopefully Loewen & Co. take it further. I think Markakis is going to have a breakout year. After seeing that Trax trade I can't wait to see what MacPhail can score for Tejada (Kemp? Please?). I have a decent feeling about Moore developing into an honest to god big league hitter. Sure the bullpen's pretty scary, but relievers are so inconsistent you never know what you might even have in-house next year. Don't fret O's fans. It seems like the era of delusion is finally over in the FO, and that has to be a good thing.

Friend of the Working Man

by Jonnypops on Sep 30, 2007 5:13 PM EDT reply actions

re:

Our only hope is that the era of bullshit delusion in the Warehouse is over. I'm waiting to hear what MacPhail does to the FO. My thoughts on next year are that this team is going to take many more lumps before it gets better. Or if it gets better. I won't mind the battering as much if they run out some young guys who might have a future instead of the tired sorry-ass retreads we've seen for a decade.

Let the off season purge begin!

by drj on Sep 30, 2007 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Young vs old

Don't play it safe. The LAST thing we need is the 2008 crop of retread free agents like Aubrey Huff and Jay Payton this year. More on this in a diary later.

Just know this - we were ONE GAME WORSE this year over last year.

"Pitching. Bona-fide, Major League pitching." -That's what Diamond Dave wants for Christmas.

by duck on Sep 30, 2007 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions

From Roch's blog

Alex Rodriguez was lifted for a pinch-runner and received a rousing ovation. Miguel Tejada just came out and received scattered applause from behind the dugout. Maybe a dozen people.

"Pitching. Bona-fide, Major League pitching." -That's what Diamond Dave wants for Christmas.

by duck on Sep 30, 2007 5:28 PM EDT reply actions

Translation:

Time to say Sayonara.

Friend of the Working Man

by Jonnypops on Sep 30, 2007 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions

What should happen to Burres?

I was going to suggest moving him to a LOOGY role but lefties hit .871 OPS off of him. The league has figured him as a starter. Long man could maybe work for him. In any case, I have a feeling he'll released within a year.

by birdman on Sep 30, 2007 5:31 PM EDT reply actions

re:

He's a AAA pitcher. He should be in AAA.

by Scott Christ on Oct 1, 2007 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions

Along with LIz, Bell, Olson...

the list goes on.

"Pitching. Bona-fide, Major League pitching." -That's what Diamond Dave wants for Christmas.

by duck on Oct 1, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions

re:

Well, Liz and Olson are not the same as Bell and Burres. Burres is almost 27, Bell is 30. The other two have legitimate potential. It's pretty clear what to expect from Burres and, even more so, crap ass horrible Rob Bell.

by Scott Christ on Oct 2, 2007 3:15 AM EDT up reply actions