Belated Gamethread: MFY @ O's (in progress)
by 2632 on May 26, 2008 2:20 PM EDT
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Happy Memorial Day, y'all. Go O's.
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Hello? HELLO?!? Is this thing on? Testing, testing...
Freddy just waved at one o leave ‘em full.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on May 26, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dum Dum Damon: You don't run on Nicky!
Michael Kay : “It was close.”
Rest of the world: “No it wasn’t.”
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on May 26, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Johnny got smoked. Plain and simple.
"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 26, 2008 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gee, I guess somebody else thought Kay was wrong.
Suddenly we’ve got the MASN crew. Palmer’s talking. There’s a surprise.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on May 26, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aubrey Huff skillfully ends that threat with a swing that looked more like Aubrey Beardsley.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on May 26, 2008 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
after Olson's last start.. i quickly jumped back to "i don't like him."
I can’t stand a guy who pitches poorly and then thinks that he actually pitched well “minus a few bad pitches.”
That was pretty typical of Sidney Ponson.. (and Erik Bedard, actually..)
Apparently, Olson is no longer like that… and I’ll believe him or forgive him. As long as he wins the rest of his starts.
by Y Not on May 26, 2008 2:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Amber was feeling up a sailor!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on May 26, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We are making Rasner look like Christy Matthewson.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on May 26, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate the fact that I had to work today.
Keeping me from being at the game.
by getxstoked on May 26, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Peter Schmuck wrote an article called "Stop Complaining"
Re: Orioles lack of offense. He says going into this season we should have expected this sort of offense.
I couldn’t find an email or a link to write back “fuck off.”
There’s something about an entire team hitting below their career averages which I find unacceptable. Can’t hit for power? Fine, we expected that. Can’t hit .300? Fine, we expected that too. I did not expect our players to struggle to avoid the Mendoza line, and get picked off and thrown out stealing at an embarrassing clip.
Schmuck off. I want to complain. I’m from Baltimore.
by Y Not on May 26, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
By the way - what's up with the on-field delay? What happened?
by Y Not on May 26, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Memorial Day observance.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on May 26, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, can that Freddy Bynum not hit.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on May 26, 2008 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is this a pitchers' duel...or a futility duel?
Hey, y’know, let’s play Combine Your Last Two Posts:
Freddy Bynum is a futility infielder!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on May 26, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'd take the yanks offense any day over our garbage
except for the fact that i hate every player on that team.
...
by Y Not on May 26, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd hate them a lot less.
If they were wearing the orange and black.,
by getxstoked on May 26, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
where's the "hills-have-eyes"
animation that’s always posted in duncan’s honor?
by Y Not on May 26, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MARKICKASS!
Way to break out of that slump, Nicky.
by getxstoked on May 26, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
by the way, i could never accept johnny damon in an orioles uniform.
nor jason giambi.
You?
by Y Not on May 26, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damon, Jeter, and Giambi, no.
A-rod and Abreu, yes.
by getxstoked on May 26, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
do we make our uniforms
big enough for Giambi?
Oh wait, we had Ponson…..
"We might as well just win this game." -Adam Jones
by exitfare on May 26, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nicky!!!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on May 26, 2008 3:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Something is wrong with my connection. The Orioles have 2 consecutive extra-base hits.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on May 26, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
don't worry, things back to normal.
Another LOB with RISP with less than 2 outs.
by Y Not on May 26, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we have the 'stache brothers up...
...guess we’re conceding this one, then. I’m gonna go right ahead and say neither of them holds a 1-0 lead over the m’f’ing NYY.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 26, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
With Hawkins in I like our chances of adding a run.
Because he’s awful.
by O'sFan21 on May 26, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if he pitches like he's used to pitching in OPACY..
then yes, he should be godawful and we should add to the lead.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 26, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe Mr Scott will get to bat against him again...
and plant one in the warehouse, that would be nice.
by getxstoked on May 26, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hasn't been too good for the Yanks either.
But that was a pretty good pitch. Damn it.
by O'sFan21 on May 26, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MelMo
2 for his last 25… Let’s see if he does something about this.
by Y Not on May 26, 2008 3:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, that was fantastic timing for a base hit.
Thanks, MelMo.
by Y Not on May 26, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
girardi took him out 3 batters away from scott...
clever..
by Y Not on May 26, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Suck it, La Troy!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on May 26, 2008 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Nick!
Great day to find the stick again.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 26, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this game
is soothing my soul.
that is all.
by thewaywardO on May 26, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HUFF! DONG!
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 26, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NICKNICKNICK!!!!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on May 26, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BALL GAME
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on May 26, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This commercial is...
...making me learn to hate the Dutch. Passionately.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 26, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I tuned in after watching Syracuse destroy Hopkins.
Good news here. Looks like Olson had a good day in a tense game (until recently). Where did the 7 K’s come from? Liberal strike zone?
Always good to see the Yankees losing.
by drj on May 26, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think I have to skip more innings
change the channel back and we go from 1 to 6!
by bjtylerx on May 26, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me or is this umpire attrocious?
He loves the chest high strike and the curve ball that goes around the plate.
by O'sFan21 on May 26, 2008 4:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess this is close to a blow out...
which I’m ok with, but if he puts a couple guys on I hope we get him the fuck outa here fast…
There’s one…
by O'sFan21 on May 26, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Olson appears to have regained
his Birdland Badge with this start. :)
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on May 26, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh damnit
I wanted the shutout. shutouts are more birdland than 6-1 victories are.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 26, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least...
he didn’t blow the win.
by getxstoked on May 26, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude, relax
he’s been pitching a lot better lately..
and he was one of our best relievers last year, and has been pretty good throughout his career.
I’m sure he’s going to be just fine..
by Y Not on May 26, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How long are you going to say that?
He does awful almost every time he pitches. That was a terrible outing just now. Like every other one he has.
by O'sFan21 on May 26, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol even forgetting about results - don't you see that his stuff just sucks?
It’s slow, loopy, and flat.
His last 7 appearances here are his numbers:
4 innings, 8 hits, 2 walks. That’s absolutely terrible and most of it is against lefties. He’s just been ridiculously lucky to “only” give up 2 runs over that span. If that’s “pitching a lot better lately” then I don’t want to see pitching badly.
by O'sFan21 on May 26, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cmon man, just enjoy the win! Relax! haha
by Y Not on May 26, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Garret Olson...
Birdland?
Nick Markakis?
OBVIOUSLY BIRDLAND.
by getxstoked on May 26, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Chickens are hard to catch." Jennifer Scott (Luuuuuuuke's Mom)
by dayzd toe on May 26, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Chickens are hard to catch." Jennifer Scott (Luuuuuuuke's Mom)
by dayzd toe on May 26, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want this on a t-shirt.
"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 26, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4th place!
Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks
by wickedwitch on May 26, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yankees back to the cellar!
I hope they stay there for a while
by getxstoked on May 26, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone catch this exchange...
Thorne (regarding an old orange Palmer jersey someone in the stands was wearing): You get anything for that?
Uncle Jim: Nope
Thorne (just as serious as can be): Are you kidding, good agent.
found that to be humorous and thought I’d share.
"Chickens are hard to catch." Jennifer Scott (Luuuuuuuke's Mom)
by dayzd toe on May 26, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good game, O's!
I’m glad duck got to see a win.
"We’re not concerned about what other teams think. I know teams come in here thinking we’re playing the Orioles. And then 9 innings later, they got the loss, they know what we’re about." ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 26, 2008 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Strange year
Good thing after being swept by the powerful Rays, the O’s get to come home to face a lousy team like the Yankees.
"Killing a Yankee fan -- is that illegal in this state?" -- Homicide Life on the Street
by BirdFanLA on May 26, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HA!
funny b/c it’s true.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on May 26, 2008 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a difference
A day makes.Way to break out Nick.
by hagers on May 26, 2008 5:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Went to the game today!
Kicked ass. The Yankee fans I thought were pretty well behaved and there was absolutely no tension between the fan bases, since there were so many kids at the game. Most fun I’ve had at an orioles game in a while.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on May 26, 2008 6:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I second that assessment
Went with my wife and kids (thank GOD for Section 15 tix in the shade!) and was quite impressed with the attitude and behavior of the MFY fans. I was expecting jerks, I got Cardinals fans! Sure, they did a little cheering, but I only heard one, rather faint, “Lets Go Yankees” cheer, and it died quickly.
And my God does Markakis have an arm. You just can’t appreciate the distance of his throws on TV.
And my daughter was impressed by the markers in front of the warehouse – especially when I walked her over the the flagcourt to show here where home plate was. Giambi hit on or two onto the flagcourt during BP, and she was amazed a baseball could be hit that far.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on May 26, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice. Rasner-Olson II went much better than the original.
Why the Hell Not?
by BrianS on May 26, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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