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Rays (15-12) @ O's (15-12)

Tampa Bay Rays at Baltimore Orioles, May 1, 2008 12:35 PM EDT


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  Today's Starting Pitchers GS IP ERA WHIP BAA BB K W-L
Matt Garza - RH 3 13.0 7.62 1.92 .321 8 6 0-0
Brian Burres - LH 4 (5) 25.1 2.49 1.22 .233 10 13 3-1

Garza still scares the shit out of me. Burres has done a damn good job thus far in 2008. He's starting to grow on me. For reals. I don't say nice things about Brian Burres very often. Take it and love it!

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yeah...

i’m headed up there shortly and the last game i went to was an “it happens” game. damn you, trax!

ronnie's a dillweed.

by j.q. higgins on May 1, 2008 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

Go, Torres!

Let’s not commit 2 errors in the game today!

From the Land of Pleasant Living...

by OEutaw on May 1, 2008 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

So Burres is going today, right?

Why the pic of the Trash man?

Improving the ballclub: Not one of Peter Angelos' concerns.-SC Wed Jan 30, 2008

by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 11:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Oh

Ok. I vaguely remember that reference now that you bring it up. Thanks.

Improving the ballclub: Not one of Peter Angelos' concerns.-SC Wed Jan 30, 2008

by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 11:41 AM EDT reply actions  

I could really use a win today, boys.

Thanks in advance.

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."

by 2632 on May 1, 2008 11:51 AM EDT reply actions  

they didn't find any inflammation, structural problems, broken bones/spurs, etc

on Loewen.

Any diagnosticians out there want to take a guess what’s Loewen’s problem?

by Y Not on May 1, 2008 12:03 PM EDT reply actions  

An acute case of Suck.

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."

by 2632 on May 1, 2008 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's got a piece of metal in his arm?

I mean, that alone could do it.

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm no metallurgist

But I have seen several of the X-Men movies.

Metal-reinforced bones should make you more badass, not less badass.

by dkdc on May 1, 2008 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think more comments around here should begin with

“I’m no metallurgist, but…”

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."

by 2632 on May 1, 2008 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

For an even more retro feel

you could say “I’m no smithy, but…”

by Chanumas on May 1, 2008 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

hahahah

+1 on xmen reference and follow-up comment

by Y Not on May 1, 2008 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Magneto:Wolverine::Pitching:Loewen

by dkdc on May 1, 2008 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

As well

Claws, a healing factor, and unruly hair.

by Dr Orpheus on May 1, 2008 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Have fun, guys

I’m teaching a chapter of Machiavelli’s “The Prince” to 9th graders today, so time to post will be sparse until 2 p.m. Hopefully, we’re up by 10 by then. :)

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 12:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Aren't 9th graders manipulative enough...

...without giving them The Prince as a handbook?

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by spike2131 on May 1, 2008 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Trying to get them to see

motivations for how leaders lead. That, and it’s the best peice of Renaissance lit I can find that I can use.

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Makes sense

Its difficult to find stuff from the Renaissance that can’t be considered pornographic.

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by spike2131 on May 1, 2008 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

That, too

I thought about The Courtier, but decided to go with The Prince. Hopefully, some will realize this is how politicians still work today…

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm no metallurgist, but

This is not an auspicious beginning to the game…

MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC

by spike2131 on May 1, 2008 12:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Looked pretty good to me

Burres was going right after guys and the double wasn’t crushed or anything.

Walks kill, though.

by dkdc on May 1, 2008 12:48 PM EDT reply actions  

I wish I could put the radio on

My cube mates would frown on that, I fear. So it’s just me and ESPN Gamecast (ghetto work computer doesn’t have the right settings for Game Day).

by Stacey on May 1, 2008 12:48 PM EDT reply actions  

hands you

a pair of headphones

i’d have to listen to it if i was home, stupid mlb.tv blackout restrictions, but since i’m at work and mlb.tv thinks i’m it ny or nj somewhere… :D

History is best forgotten, even better rewritten
Since we can't forget it, lets remember it different ~ John Rueben

by Aldoran on May 1, 2008 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stupid Hinske

Pop up on 1 pitch, ‘kay?

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 12:59 PM EDT reply actions  

I know he's doing well, but...

doesn’t it seem like you have to throw it right into his bat for him to hit it well??

by O'sFan21 on May 1, 2008 1:00 PM EDT reply actions  

I can't see the game

How was the strike zone been so far?

by Stacey on May 1, 2008 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

tight

Burres is getting squeezed

Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks

by wickedwitch on May 1, 2008 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

i'm doing gameday

looks reasonable through there.. not sure how it translates to real life though. Last pitch was in the low-k zone though (if accurate).

by Y Not on May 1, 2008 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

ENOUGH WITH THE WALKS!!!

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 1:01 PM EDT reply actions  

what happened?

yahoo says that hinske was caught stealing. and yet there he is on second base and there’s one out.

by silverstadium on May 1, 2008 1:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Hinske should've been dead by 4 steps

But Quiroz sailed the ball over Roberts’ head.

by dkdc on May 1, 2008 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Quiroz threw it into center.

Hinske had stopped and was going back to first. Ridiculous.

by O'sFan21 on May 1, 2008 1:08 PM EDT reply actions  

ESPN's explanation

E Hinske caught stealing second
E Hinske safe at second on error by G Quiroz

by Stacey on May 1, 2008 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

hmmm

is it actually scored that way? CS + E-2? i guess that makes sense if it’s that obvious the runner would have been out.

by silverstadium on May 1, 2008 1:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah.. but

according to Led Plantra they took the Error away and scored it a SB.

Improving the ballclub: Not one of Peter Angelos' concerns.-SC Wed Jan 30, 2008

by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think you mean "Devil Rays"

Don’t let them suck you in with the stupid name changes. Next, you will be saying “Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim” instead of “California Angels”

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by spike2131 on May 1, 2008 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Worst at bat ever???

Hard to look more foolish than that.

by O'sFan21 on May 1, 2008 1:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Innings go a lot faster

when you don’t walk anybody.

The two K’s were nice, too.

From the Land of Pleasant Living...

by OEutaw on May 1, 2008 1:19 PM EDT reply actions  

It would be awesome

If Quiroz turns out to be a passable backup C.

by dkdc on May 1, 2008 1:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Agreed.

We could probably keep him around for the next 5 years. I like what I’ve seen so far, throw into CF notwithstanding.

From the Land of Pleasant Living...

by OEutaw on May 1, 2008 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's no Paul Bako

And thats a good thing…

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by spike2131 on May 1, 2008 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep

If Wieters delivers as advertised, Quiroz could catch 50 games a year to keep Wieters fresh.

by dkdc on May 1, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

he's always hit OK

Injuries have killed him. He was supposed to be Toronto’s starter a while back.

by Scott Christ on May 1, 2008 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

c'mon Melmo

enough of this stranding leadoff men

From the Land of Pleasant Living...

by OEutaw on May 1, 2008 1:26 PM EDT reply actions  

or, not.

From the Land of Pleasant Living...

by OEutaw on May 1, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice pitch

If not a generous call…

by dkdc on May 1, 2008 1:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Terrible pitch.

Missed the target by about 2 feet. Damn.

by O'sFan21 on May 1, 2008 1:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Strikeouts good.

Homeruns bad. Silly Burres.

From the Land of Pleasant Living...

by OEutaw on May 1, 2008 1:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Beautiful

History is best forgotten, even better rewritten
Since we can't forget it, lets remember it different ~ John Rueben

by Aldoran on May 1, 2008 1:45 PM EDT reply actions  

DOCTOR JONES!!!

What a perfect time for love!!!

From the Land of Pleasant Living...

by OEutaw on May 1, 2008 1:45 PM EDT reply actions  

BIRDLAND, BITCHES!

MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC

by spike2131 on May 1, 2008 1:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Where'd

he hit it too? Besides over the fence…I got that part.

I've got two nickels and a paradigm. - RWH

by BPinOK on May 1, 2008 1:49 PM EDT reply actions  

left center

From the Land of Pleasant Living...

by OEutaw on May 1, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

If you want to see the TB HR's

Gameday has them. The O’s HR? Not so much.

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll take a look at home

Work server blocks all streaming media. Boo.

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

MLB

gameday?

I've got two nickels and a paradigm. - RWH

by BPinOK on May 1, 2008 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Awesome

thanks.

I've got two nickels and a paradigm. - RWH

by BPinOK on May 1, 2008 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

"J Bartlett reached on an infield single to shorstop"

Was that an actual infield single, or could have Luis make the play?

by Stacey on May 1, 2008 1:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Luis can't make the play...

he’s on the bench! Torres is out there today

by Y Not on May 1, 2008 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who's the injury delay for?

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Uh oh

Who’s hurt? Don’t tell me its Burres.

by Dr Orpheus on May 1, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Apparently Upton

hurt himself somehow, and there’s a PH in to finish the at bat

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

b.j. upton

swung hard, hurt his arm or shoulder

History is best forgotten, even better rewritten
Since we can't forget it, lets remember it different ~ John Rueben

by Aldoran on May 1, 2008 1:57 PM EDT reply actions  

I can see hurting your ribs

but arm or shoulder swinging? How does that happen?

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

*shrugs*

he let go of the bat pretty quick and dropped to his knees/grabbed his shoulder

History is best forgotten, even better rewritten
Since we can't forget it, lets remember it different ~ John Rueben

by Aldoran on May 1, 2008 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good

The last thing we need is another pitcher to go down like last year…the year they were supposed to win it all, after all.

by Dr Orpheus on May 1, 2008 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

And I like how Upton gets the credit for being struck out looking

Sweet

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 1:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Burres is so good..

batters injure themselves just swinging at his pitches?

That’s how legends are born.

by Y Not on May 1, 2008 1:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Burres doesn't strike people out, their bats are too afraid to make contact with any of his pitches.

He’s a lover, not a fighter. But he’s also a fighter, so don’t get any ideas.

From the Land of Pleasant Living...

by OEutaw on May 1, 2008 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

KKKKKK

Brian Burres picking up right where he left off.

From the Land of Pleasant Living...

by OEutaw on May 1, 2008 1:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah

When did the essence of Bedard take over Brian Burres? Was there some kind of lefty transference?

by Dr Orpheus on May 1, 2008 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't need reasons, just a continuation!

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Write a paper..

..in which you compare and contrast Nolan Ryan to Brian Burres. Focus on similarities on delivery, personality, and results. No less than 1,000 words. Due Friday.

I dare ya to do that to your class, duck.

by Y Not on May 1, 2008 2:00 PM EDT reply actions  

None of my kids have heard of either one

Nirvana and Tupac are ancient history to these guys – they were BORN in 1993 and 1994!

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Those kids BETTER know Nirvana.

I wasn’t around for the Beatles, but they’re my favorite group.

Good music is good music, no matter what

by Y Not on May 1, 2008 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not a clue

Seriously, LINKIN PARK is old news to these guys.

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's crazy...

I’m only 27 and I feel old now.

Improving the ballclub: Not one of Peter Angelos' concerns.-SC Wed Jan 30, 2008

by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

After you hit 30, you don't mind so much.

Just a number. I’m in better shape now than 10 years ago, so I feel younger now.

Just slightly less stupid.

From the Land of Pleasant Living...

by OEutaw on May 1, 2008 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm way less stupid

But I started out from a pretty high plateau.

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by spike2131 on May 1, 2008 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm still stupid

But I started at the apex of stupid.

by Dr Orpheus on May 1, 2008 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Big ups on this

I hated turning 30. I’ll be 40 in 2 months, and really couldn’t care less.

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah..

honestly, I don’t really care right now. 30’s just a few years away and it doesn’t bother me a bit. It bothered my brother a ton and I never quite understood why. I still feel the same as I did when I was 18 or 19. So, yeah, just a number.

Improving the ballclub: Not one of Peter Angelos' concerns.-SC Wed Jan 30, 2008

by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dude was wild

What’s great is that Nolan Ryan has more wild pitches then all the other pitchers in the Hall of Fame combined. AMAZING!

by Dr Orpheus on May 1, 2008 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ankiel was converted too early.

I think he would have caught up to Ryan.

From the Land of Pleasant Living...

by OEutaw on May 1, 2008 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is it STILL 2-1 on Quiz?

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Primadonna pitcher

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by spike2131 on May 1, 2008 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

So throw him out

and get another one in there. If he’s crying about the strike zone, he’s supposed to be GONE.

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's crying about the pitchers mound

apparently its too wet.

MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC

by spike2131 on May 1, 2008 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tell him to play in Chicago

when it’s raining THERE

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Snowing

The real problem is when its snowing out here…in April.

by Dr Orpheus on May 1, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

He was crying about the mound conditions.

They came out and put quick-dry on it, but even after that he wasn’t thrilled.

by O'sFan21 on May 1, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions  

T.S.

After the crap the O’s had to plau in against CWS, I have zero patience or sympathy for him.

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn it Roberts!

Don’t swing at chest high FBs in 2-0 counts!

by O'sFan21 on May 1, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Why isn't Brian Running?

Seems like a perfect opportunity with 2 outs.

by dkdc on May 1, 2008 2:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Why is he swinging at that 3-1???

Hit and run with a 3-1 count???? What the hell!

by O'sFan21 on May 1, 2008 2:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Because it worked SO WELL with Mora at the plate yesterday...

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

At least they're starting to work the count

I mean, seriously. Get some good at bats, wear him down.

by Dr Orpheus on May 1, 2008 2:14 PM EDT reply actions  

He is up to 82 pitches now at the end of 5

About the same as Burres, yes?

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

hope i'm not talking too soon...

but I’m really impressed with our starting pitchers lately.

Guthrie, Burres, Cabrera, Albers, Olson have been putting up some solid outings.

by Y Not on May 1, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Now if they could HIT their way out of a paper bag

we’d really have something.

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Brian was at 84

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Way to work the reply button, idiot

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

they can!!

Rarely, but they can.

Improving the ballclub: Not one of Peter Angelos' concerns.-SC Wed Jan 30, 2008

by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm a strong believer that great pitching will take you to the playoffs

Regardless of your offense.

So I guess it’s a matter of how good and consistent our pitching will be.

You know, because I’m wondering if we’re going to win just the wild card or if we’re going to win the division.

by Y Not on May 1, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

You can't win every game 1-0 or 2-1

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

striking out after being up in the count 3-0

is so not birdland.

From the Land of Pleasant Living...

by OEutaw on May 1, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions  

NOT EVEN CLOSE!

Improving the ballclub: Not one of Peter Angelos' concerns.-SC Wed Jan 30, 2008

by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Could Gameday Be Any Slower?!?

ARGGGGGHHHH!!!

Improving the ballclub: Not one of Peter Angelos' concerns.-SC Wed Jan 30, 2008

by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Burres at 100..

is this going to be another,
“I wanted to get HIM the win” kind of game. I don’t know what he’s looking like, but something tells me we’re about to get stung by that philosophy… AGAIN.

Improving the ballclub: Not one of Peter Angelos' concerns.-SC Wed Jan 30, 2008

by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Another Quality Start

Can we bring in a major leaguer in relief this time?

by dkdc on May 1, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions  

I would agree with this suggestion

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Freakin awesome.

2 walks, 6Ks… he has a 2.59 ERA! Ridiculous…

by Y Not on May 1, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

And Garza's still 6+

and we can only score 2? WTF?

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

6+ ERA, that is

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Garza was hurt before

plus he’s going to be a stud.

And our offense sucks.

by Stacey on May 1, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

One bad game or what?

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by duck on May 1, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Burres so far

6.0 IP, 2 ER, 5H, 2BB, 6 SO, 1 HR

I’ll take it every time!

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by duck on May 1, 2008 2:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Just tuned back in

When did Burres become a strikeout pitcher?

by silverstadium on May 1, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Apparently, today

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by duck on May 1, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey...

has Ronnie been a dill weed to today?

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by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Words that come to mind when thinking of this offense

Stagnant.

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by Baltimo on May 1, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Terrible

Worthless

Putrid

Incompetant.

Think I’ll go with the last one.

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by duck on May 1, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Incompetent

If I’m gonna use, better type it correctly

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by duck on May 1, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

This has been productive

My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver

by Baltimo on May 1, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Slothful

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by spike2131 on May 1, 2008 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jesus

Ever heard of just taking a walk. He’s obviously pitching around you.

by Jonny Pops on May 1, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply actions  

The Huffster can't allow walks!

He hit ball. He hit ball hard. Give to him ball to hit hard. ARGHH!

by Dr Orpheus on May 1, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

... there's no way in hell anyone pitches around huff

not even the rays.

he would have thrown 3 meatballs down the center of the plate to even it out

by Y Not on May 1, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

100 pitches

He’s a big boy now. Starters go more than 100 pitches.

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by duck on May 1, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

What's the point of carrying 13 pitchers

if you’re going to leave in a mediocre, gassed starter?

by dkdc on May 1, 2008 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

“I’m just trying to get him a win”

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by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pull him

The wheels are coming off!

by Dr Orpheus on May 1, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions  

This has the makings of a bad inning.

With the leadoff walk and Walker warming up…

by O'sFan21 on May 1, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions  

No,it's "A petite...."

Oh, let’ just skip it…Mr Connery, you still have control of the board…

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by duck on May 1, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

What the hell did Jones do NOW?

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by duck on May 1, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Basehit into center

As routine as a two hopper gets, he misplayed it and I believe the ball hit his wrist allowed the runners to advance.

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by Baltimo on May 1, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Time to put in McCrory..

LOL jk y’all!

Time to call in Sarfate.

by Y Not on May 1, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on,

JW, B!

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by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Yup

Just in time for Jamie Walk’Em to let in the go-ahead run. To be fair, 0 out and men on 2nd and 3rd isn’t a great situation to enter a game…

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by duck on May 1, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

I take that back

Nice K, Jamie. Now get two more.

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by duck on May 1, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Finally, yes

Dave has been making some horrific bullpen decisions lately.

It didn’t even cross my mind that he’d send Burres back out there.

by dkdc on May 1, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ya gotta give the pitcher a chance to get the win

Thats why you always send out your gassed pitcher in a tie game.

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by spike2131 on May 1, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now if any of these runs score...

What are the odds the offense can do anything before getting 9 outs?

by O'sFan21 on May 1, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Not as good as

Ron Paul winning the Republican nomination

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by duck on May 1, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh sure

Bring up ANOTHER case of false hope followed by crushing disappointment, why don’t you?

You can't fix stupid. Stupid is forever.

by sluggo 2.0 on May 1, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, JW,B!!!

FUCK THEM!!!

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by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions  

except...

this year, loogys are hitting .333 against him so far

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by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

not to mention..

the next lefty is C. Pena… He’s owned JW,B! this year.

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by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

This lead is insurmountable

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by Baltimo on May 1, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Yup

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by duck on May 1, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

nah..

This year, we’re the “come from behind” birds.

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by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hate Walker.

How much are we paying him again???

by O'sFan21 on May 1, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Proof?

A strikeout, a single, and 2 pop-ups (3, actually) against the top of the order.

by dkdc on May 1, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Are you being serious?

Have you watched him pitch at all? He’s horrible. He’s supposed to be a lefty specialist, but has there been a lefty lefty spot this year that he hasn’t blown? And yes this was further proof since he came in to pitch to lefties and didn’t get them out. I don’t consider that a good outing any way you look at it. He’s terrible.

by O'sFan21 on May 1, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

The guy has had 3 bad outings

And 10+ good ones.

Lefties aren’t going to crush him all year.

by dkdc on May 1, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I count 5 bad outings including today.

Does 2/3s of an inning with a hit and a walk count as a good outing??? Maybe we have different understandings of what makes a good outing…

3 hrs in 10 innings??? Come on that sucks.

He is just not a very good major league pitcher any more. He has very sub-par stuff (does he even hit 85 any more?) and doesn’t appear particularly difficult for lefties to hit.

by O'sFan21 on May 1, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's May 1st

Last year’s AL Cy Young winner has a 7.88 ERA.

It’s way too early to say Walker is done. He’s never been a hard thrower, and his stuff looks the same to me.

by dkdc on May 1, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Looks like shit to me.

And he’s already given up half the hrs he gave up all of last year in 61 innings. Maybe he’ll straighten it out, but right now he sucks and I don’t want him in clsoe games.

by O'sFan21 on May 1, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Like I said a few games ago..

Strategic calls to the bullpen rarely work for us. There goes Burres’ quality start.

by Y Not on May 1, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, 0 outs and men on 2nd and 3rd

is not exactly a high-percentage play to get out of with 0 runs scored.

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by duck on May 1, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

not Luke

Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks

by wickedwitch on May 1, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

jersey said "Patton"

is there a different patton in LF?

by zknower on May 1, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

He meant Payton

Jay is in left.

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by Baltimo on May 1, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK, ust shoot me now.

Why did I think Luke’s last name was Patton? That’s a pitcher we got fromHouston, right? My bad. Totally.

by zknower on May 1, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great Scott!

How could you make such a mistake??!?

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by Baltimo on May 1, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

WTF happened?

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by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Motherfucker

These guys suck something fierce in the field.

by Jonny Pops on May 1, 2008 2:48 PM EDT reply actions  

The MLB.com ad for Manny's 500th....

....has music out of an ad for cancer treatment.

by zknower on May 1, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

that’s because every time Manny hits a HR, someone is cured of cancer

by oriolez on May 1, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

In case anyone was wondering...

I LOVE Chick-Fil-A. 8-count #5 value sized with a cherry coke.

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by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 2:52 PM EDT reply actions  

#1, no pickle, Coke, with a small Ice Dream

and I’m good.

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

ditto..except with one of those awesome milkshakes.

that’s good stuff

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by Oriole on May 1, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Chick Fil A is owned by Christian wackos, f them

by oriolez on May 1, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't give a shit..

they make good food.

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by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

'Cause they stay closed on Sundays?

That makes you a wacko? The local guy who owns our two stores is a great guy. Judge franchises by the local ownership.

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by duck on May 1, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I judge them by the fact that...

.... I can’t buy a milkshake on Sundays. Thats fucked up, yo. I neeeeeeeed my Sunday milkshake.

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by spike2131 on May 1, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes

closing on Sundays is ludicrous

I don’t support corporate restaurants anyway, by and large

this is way off topic, sorry

by oriolez on May 1, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why is it ludicrous?

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by duck on May 1, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

closing a business on Sundays is an archaic practice. I can see closing early, but not even opening to begin with? I just can’t get down with that kind of backwards-ass nonsense

plus, the only times I ever crave Chick Fil A just happen to be Sundays, without fail

by oriolez on May 1, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Because

When you are driving down the highway, you see a sign for Chick-Filet, you thing “Oh, I could use a milkshake” so you get off at the exit and drive for a mile. And then when you get there its closed, because you forgot that its Sunday and Chick-Filet is closed.

Thats happened to me on multiple occasions and its total bullshit.

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by spike2131 on May 1, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

sounds to me...

like you should remember they’re closed on Sunday. It’s not their fault you can’t remember… It’s not like they just started the practice or pick and choose which Sunday’s they’re closed. I suppose you dislike it when businesses close on Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Years, Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc,.

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by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

that’s different, those only come once a year

it’s OK if the dude who owns Chick Fil A is a super christian, but by closing all franchises on Sundays, it just feels like he’s trying to prove a point, and I find it offputting

I will break my loose semi-boycott and indulge in some Chick Fil A goodness on the way home tonight though, all this talk is making me crave the shit

by oriolez on May 1, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol...

Not to beat it to death, but I would think closing EVERY sunday would be less annoying than closing on holidays that come once a year. It would be easier to remember than, say, Columbus Day-which my bank closes on.

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by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I worked at CFA for four years in high school/college

The founder of Chick Fil A believes it hypocritical to take Sunday as his day of rest while making his employees work. It’s a wonderful company to work for and they treat their employees well.

Plenty of businesses that are open on weekends take another day off, such as Monday. CFA chooses Sunday because of the value system of the owner, who gives a shit?

Although I totally get the jonesing for CFA on Sunday, because it happens to me all the time.

by Stacey on May 1, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Its a church-state issue

They shouldn’t be allowed to advertise on federal highway signs if they are going to deny me my right to a milkshake on account of teh Jesus. Either that or they should go out and cover up that portion of the sign on Sundays. What they should not do is lure me off the turnpike with a false siren song, because that burns extra gas and causes global warming.

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by spike2131 on May 1, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol. Nice.

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by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

You'll notice that Garza

didn’t come back out for the 7th.

by Stacey on May 1, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions  

well...

that’s only because his team gave him the lead… if not, I’m sure he would have been given the chance to go back out there and get HIMSELF a win, no matter what kind of fat pitches he was throwing up there.

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by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey, look at that...

down in order

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by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't like where this is heading

Lose 2 of 3 at home, THEN do a 10-game West Coast trip? Meh.

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by duck on May 1, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

y'know

If I could never see Rick Dempsey bumpkin chuckle and lick tortilla chips out of his goober moustache again, that’d be fantastic.

by Scott Christ on May 1, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

That would require

you never watching a O’s game on TV again.

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by duck on May 1, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

ooh

Jim bringin’ it old school and calling the Angels “California.”

by Scott Christ on May 1, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply actions  

ugh

These ridiculous infield boners are killing me.

by Scott Christ on May 1, 2008 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

no

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by Oriole on May 1, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not at ALL

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

We are all safer on the streets

My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver

by Baltimo on May 1, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Torres seeing the ball well

Hit incoming

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by Baltimo on May 1, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions  

I told you he'd hit the ball

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by Baltimo on May 1, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Better than Fahey

My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver

by Baltimo on May 1, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, THAT'S a high bar to get over...

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by duck on May 1, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm just gonna use that Fahey line

Whenever anyone talks negatively about a shortstop

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by Baltimo on May 1, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

NOT.

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by duck on May 1, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

these motherfuckers

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by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

What an absolutely pathetic offensive effort.

Would you rather have the Giants offense or the Orioles???

by O'sFan21 on May 1, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

The O's

We get a DH!

Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks

by wickedwitch on May 1, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think teh Gians' pitchers

could hit better than Kevin Millar these days.

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by duck on May 1, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't hold your breath

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm no metallurgist, but....

....spending the majority of my day in a cringe-inducing meeting and coming to my desk to see the O’s losing like this fucking sucks.

It’s familiar, but it still sucks.

by Chanumas on May 1, 2008 3:23 PM EDT reply actions  

You should become a metallurgist...

... less meetings, more fire.

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by spike2131 on May 1, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fire, fire!

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by duck on May 1, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was painful

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by Oriole on May 1, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Way to use 5 pitchers on getaway day, Diamond Dave

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by duck on May 1, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm not sure why he was BROUGHT UP

He has a good arm but he still has serious command problems. Do they not notice these things?

by Scott Christ on May 1, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

no..

it wasn’t in the report that Diamond Dave read… you know, the one that said Albers(?) has started before this year.

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by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

McCrory

Picking up where Greg Aquino left off.

by dkdc on May 1, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions  

April is over. It's time for losing now.

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."

by 2632 on May 1, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions  

It IS a rebuilding year...

/ducks to avoid heavy objects thrown in this direction…

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by duck on May 1, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

One good thing about Camden Yards being so empty

is that you can really hear the hecklers. They are giving it to Carlos pretty good right now.

by O'sFan21 on May 1, 2008 3:35 PM EDT reply actions  

I hate 4-2 games

feeling like an impossibly lost cause

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by duck on May 1, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

That actually was impressive to get out of that

only down 4-2

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by duck on May 1, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Speaking of metalurgy

McCrory has my permission to sink like an anvil back to Norfolk. Whatever happens in the bottom of the 9th the bottom line is the O’s offense has sucked the past few games. Millar has to be replaced.

by Lothar on May 1, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Greyhound leaves at 5

he could be there by midnight.

Just sayin’.

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by duck on May 1, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

They probably won't even get a baserunner,

so it will save us from getting out hopes up.

by O'sFan21 on May 1, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Wait, wait, wait...

Is Jim Johnson for real? Is this possible?

by Dr Orpheus on May 1, 2008 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

In a world where Garrett Olson and Brian Burres are for real

I’m beginning to think anything’s possible. Except for the fact that the O’s will actually score runs. That won’t happen.

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by duck on May 1, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

But I mean, can he shut it down in the 8th? Set it up for Sherill? That’s one thing that’s needed.

Bats, yes, that would be very helpful. Also, Markakis needs to get out of his slump.

by Dr Orpheus on May 1, 2008 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought this guy was trash last year

.. let’s just say I’m pleasantly surprised.

by Y Not on May 1, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions  

pathetic

Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks

by wickedwitch on May 1, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions  

offense definitely sucks

when markakis isn’t hitting, we can’t do much

by Pack Man on May 1, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on Horseshit!

Improving the ballclub: Not one of Peter Angelos' concerns.-SC Wed Jan 30, 2008

by dayzd toe on May 1, 2008 3:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugh.

I know the Rays are good now, but I still especially hate losing to them.

Why the Hell Not?

by BrianS on May 1, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply actions  

So?

"If you're a fantasy baseball player, don't pick anybody from the Orioles. ... Nobody is going to pop your eyes out. But if you're in the American League East, bring your lunch, because you're going to need it." - Kevin Millar

by duck on May 1, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow

We only had three hits that game. Sucktacular.

MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC

by spike2131 on May 1, 2008 5:00 PM EDT reply actions  

thoughts from the stands...

mustard won. crowd was BEAT. there was a decent amont of folks there. sort of surprised trembley didn’t put in hernandez or scott to ph. mccrory looked terrible. when he was on target, he seemed almost unhittable, but when he was off, the ball was basically uncatchable.

burres looked quite good and was hard done by the result. johnson is lookng real good, too. mora and millar look so clueless at the plate, it’s sad.

ronnie's a dillweed.

by j.q. higgins on May 1, 2008 6:55 PM EDT reply actions  

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