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Baltimore Orioles at Oakland Athletics, May 5, 2008 10:05 PM EDT


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Two of the most surprisingly competitive teams in the American League throw down in Oakland for a three-game set. 10:05 on MASN, but I think I'll have the dreadful Oakland broadcast.

  Today's Starting Pitchers GS IP ERA WHIP BAA BB K W-L
Garrett Olson - LH 1 6.2 2.70 1.35 .174 5 6 1-0
Dana Eveland - LH 6 34.1 3.67 1.28 .236 14 26 3-2

Eveland is a southpaw semi-journeyman at the age of just 24. Drafted by Milwaukee, he was traded to the Diamondbacks with Doug Davis and David Krynzel for Claudio Vargas, Johnny Estrada and Greg Aquino. Later, he was sent to Oakland with five others in the Dan Haren deal. He's done a heck of a good for the A's so far, but their rotation started hot last year before tapering off a little bit, too.

We're the first or one of the very first teams to face Frank Thomas in two different uniforms this season, too, so that's exciting. In what basically amounts to a single full season of play for Thomas at McAfee Coliseum, he's hit .273/.390/.535 with 39 homers and 115 RBI in his Hall of Fame career.

But don't fret, gang. Compare that to OUR designated hitter's career line at Oakland: .279/.308/.430, two homers, 10 RBI. Since he has a better batting average, I'm pretty certain that the comparison is relatively close.

  Orioles AB AVG OBP HR RBI
1 Brian Roberts - 2B 124 .266 .352 3 13
2 Nick Markakis - RF 110 .273 .403 6 14
3 Melvin Mora - 3B 124 .258 .306 4 17
4 Aubrey Huff - DH 112 .277 .352 5 19
5 Kevin Millar - 1B 117 .214 .285 4 14
6 Ramon Hernandez - C 91 .198 .232 3 15
7 Adam Jones - CF 109 .239 .282 2 10
8 Jay Payton - LF 59 .254 .279 2 5
9 Luis Hernandez - SS 61 .246 .304 0 3
  Athletics AB AVG OBP HR RBI
1 Kurt Suzuki - C 112 .286 .360 0 10
2 Mark Ellis - 2B 131 .237 .322 2 11
3 Mike Sweeney - 1B 74 .311 .373 2 10
4 Frank Thomas - DH 97 .206 .342 3 16
5 Emil Brown - RF 118 .271 .296 3 26
6 Jack Cust - LF 82 .244 .426 4 11
7 Bobby Crosby - SS 127 .268 .336 2 20
8 Donnie Murphy - 3B 34 .206 .308 2 6
9 Rajai Davis - CF 14 .357 .400 0 2

If you look at the lineups, you'll notice Emil Brown, case in point that runs batted in mean F-all. I also have to find some amount of respect for any team that can find a place in their starting lineup for Thomas, Sweeney and Cust. Somebody's back is going out. And how.

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Ugh

This one could get ugly, quickly.

The Roberts-tracker will be on tonight.

I just wish he’d hustle more.

by dtuck81 on May 5, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Easterns Motors

We NEED an Easterns Motors commerical with Aubrey Huff, Jamie Walker, and Chad Bradford. Where your job’s your credit.

by dtuck81 on May 5, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

when you've been hitting as porrly as he has for the past 2 weeks

it’s not surprising.

"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 5, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

And I get MASN2

which should turn on ANNNNNNYYYYYYY second now

/staring at black screen…

"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 5, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Make that MASN

Since MASN2 never kicked in

"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 5, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

could this be the last day above .500 for the o's?

well yea, it could be. but not if gregg… er… Garrett has anything to say about it! Go get ‘em G spot.

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 5, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Thorne's saying it's still the flu with Scott

I think he’s allergic to lefties.

"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 5, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Dog DNA

That’s Channel 11’s sweeps stunt? Doggie DNA testing to show if it’s a pure-bred? THAT’S what they’re going with?

"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 5, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Tthey have Jack Cust in LF.

Those Oakland As realllllly don’t care about defense, do they?

Jack Cust in LF is an adventure waiting to happen. I can’t wait to see a Cust-assisted triple.

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 5, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

In recent years they have come around to the value of defense

They had guys like Mark Kotsay on their team who is one of the best centerfielders in the game.

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 5, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

He was good

but c’mon…Cust? I guess you gotta get all the bats you can, and Lord knows Frank Thomas ain’t gonna play first.

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 5, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Love games in Oakland

The Baltimore of the west coast.

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 5, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

I think these old pictures of the pitchers

has been bad luck. Perhaps we can change it around to see if it actually influences the outcome of the game?

by Y Not on May 5, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

"have"

sigh. bad grammer is unexceptable.

by Y Not on May 5, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

What SC createth

I dare not change

"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 5, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

cmon...

eat the apple from the tree. it’s good. it’s not bad. don’t listen to that omnipotent party pooper.

by Y Not on May 5, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

I dare not incur

the wrath of SC. You just don’t know, dude.

"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 5, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

were the A's announcers listening to the Angel ones?

Because that’s the second Musial batting stance comparison for Markakis in two days.

And first pitch again? sigh

Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks

by wickedwitch on May 5, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

MORE STUPID BASERUNNING?

WTF IS THIS?

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 5, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Can we just stand on the bases until the ball hits the ground?

We gotta change the luck somehow….

"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 5, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

I really thought when they threw to 1st and Nicky came back easy

they had a meeting about this shitty base running. New memo pending

by Bromo on May 5, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay

This running every time somebody gets on base gets old really, really quickly.

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 5, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

That stadium just swallows everything, doesn't 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 5, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

I bet it ain't the only thing in Oakland that does. (rimshot!)

I’m here all week. etc etc.

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 5, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tip your waitresses and bartender...

"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 5, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's a big ol place

What’s weird is that I think I’ve grown to LIKE Oakland’s cookie-cutter stadium over the years, as it’s become more rare.

by Scott Christ on May 5, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can live without

all those flying saucers from the 60s and 70s.

And to think, if Jerry Hoffberger (sp?) had his way in the 60s, the O’s would have played in a dome by the ‘69 World Series.

"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 5, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Walloped

Kee-Rist G.Thorne.. take a lude dude

by Bromo on May 5, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

3 Beers Thorne

is only 1 in. Give him another inning….

"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 5, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Really good breaking ball

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 5, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

great hussle Ramon

http://oriolecentral.wordpress.com

by Oriole on May 5, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Seriously

someone name one starting MLB catcher who is a worse player than Razor.

by math_geek on May 5, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Josh Bard

And Pudge Rodriguez isn’t too far ahead, but no one notices because he’s Pudge Rodriguez, Great Player, even though he’s fuck awful now.

by Scott Christ on May 5, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

i don't know who he is....

but i’d blindly take him over Razor at this point

http://oriolecentral.wordpress.com

by Oriole on May 5, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

i actually met and played catch with raul casanova's cousin

he was impressed that i knew who he was because this was back in 99 i believe..

kid had a good arm

by Y Not on May 5, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Casanova played with the O's in 1996

I just looked it up. 2 games, 1 AB

http://oriolecentral.wordpress.com

by Oriole on May 5, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yadier Molina

and his lifetime 71 OPS+ would also like to talk to you.

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 5, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah

But to be fair, he is a legitimately phenomenal defensive asset.

by Scott Christ on May 5, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

also known as "The Patterson Argument."

I just don’t think anything short of an Ozzie Smith level of defense comes close to making up for being, essentially, an automatic out.

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 5, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

granted, Molina's career OPS+

is still better than Razor’s so far this season. UGH.

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 5, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

The problem with this is that Corey Patterson’s defense was vastly overrated by, um, O’s fans. Sorry, guys. He had a -6 FRAA score last year, and was at 6 the year before. Molina is consistently at 15 or so.

by Scott Christ on May 5, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

catcher is the one position where...

he can suck offensively but it doesn’t matter a ton to me. If he calls a good game, throws out baserunners, and makes the pitchers better. I’m fine with a .225 average and weak production. Sadly, Ramon isn’t even doing that.

http://oriolecentral.wordpress.com

by Oriole on May 5, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

one of my close friends is a Cards fan

Molina is one of his favourite players, even if he can’t hit worth a crap.

by math_geek on May 5, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I just looked for the crappiest team in the majors and Josh stood out

I think his batting avg. is better than RZA’s though, so it’s a tough question

by Bromo on May 5, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

no it's not

Bard has no power. Hernandez has at least shown some pop still this season. Bard is 36 points worse in OPS—58 adjusted OPS+, Hernandez is at a whopping 64. They’re both shit.

by Scott Christ on May 5, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice play, Luis

I mean, it was. Took the circle route and made a good throw. Credit where credit’s due.

"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 5, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

anyone know why...

luke scott is essentially losing his starter-role?

by Y Not on May 5, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

because he's stunk

And sitting against lefties is nothing new. Of course they don’t notice that Jay Payton is horrible, too. Clutch hitting! Oh, wait, they’ve changed it to “timely” hitting. God.

by Scott Christ on May 5, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Holy Crap

4 Strikes on Cust! I thought I counted wrong.

by dkdc on May 5, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

boy

Does Oakland miss Jay Payton? If so, they can, like, have him back.

by Scott Christ on May 5, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions  

nobody misses Jay Payton.

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 5, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Go get 'em, O's

I’ve got a 6:00 am alarm, so I’ll leave this in y’all’s capable hands.

And yeah, I used the word y’all’s correctly.

"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 5, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Do you guys hear that whistle?

It’s driving me crazy. Stop it with the whistle!

Also, remember how Jay Payton has fans? That make him a sign? That’s funny.

by Stacey on May 5, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

i made Jay Payton a sign too..

Jay Payton, Please Stay in Oakland

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by Oriole on May 5, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

is any news right now on Adam Loewen

really good news?

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by Oriole on May 5, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Weird play by the A's there

Apparently you can fuck up a hit-and-run without making two outs.

by dkdc on May 5, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Our boys

would manage to fuck up a hit and run and make three outs.

Have you seen them run the bases?

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

by dayzd toe on May 5, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't get greedy

This is the Orioles. You can either have a good start by a pitcher, or run support. Pick one.

MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC

by spike2131 on May 5, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

NOW

you’re asking WAY too much.

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

by dayzd toe on May 5, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

upstairs!!

You motherfucker!

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

by dayzd toe on May 5, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Man

Bob Geren is one weird looking dude. A’s managers tend to look weird. Remember the ears on Ken Macha.

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 5, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Way to not let...

DANA pitch to the minimum number of batters… JACKASSES!!!

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

by dayzd toe on May 5, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions  

I do

But I’m sick of watching him try to hit. He’s cooked.

by Scott Christ on May 5, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

the truth is

I kind of like him too. But I hate everyone after they screw up, and we all knew it was coming.

by math_geek on May 5, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's Trachsel with a 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 6, 2008 6:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wow. That at-bat =
“When you’re in a rut offensively, you want to see a pitcher [throw] strike one,” he said. “And then you foul off the next pitch. You’re 0-2 like that. And you become a victim of good pitching when you’re struggling. When you’re hot, every 1-2 or 0-2 pitch is hung. Every 2-0 count is a four-seamer down the middle. They’re missing their spots, and that’s how you get hot.

From a Millar interview on his inability to maintain a respectable batting average.

by Y Not on May 5, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

wow.

olson is really challenging thomas. this will either work, or it’ll leave the park

by Y Not on May 5, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

woof

Cust popped himself in the groin with a foul ball. That’s why you were cups, ladies and gentlemen.

by Scott Christ on May 5, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

olson throws a lot of strikes now

I like that a lot. Talk about a 180 from his nibbling days

by Y Not on May 5, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

I see the lumber was left behind. Typical O's offense.

At least Olson is some relief after a day of discussing Trax. I have to hit the hay. It’s either .500 tomorrow and staring at the abyss, or another 3 day reprieve.

by drj on May 5, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions  

anyone seen iron man yet?

is it really as good as it has been reported to be?

by Y Not on May 5, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions  

really?

hing a hard time buying robert downey, jr. as an action hero conceptually.

ronnie's a dillweed.

by j.q. higgins on May 5, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

well

Tony Stark isn’t exactly the most intimidating man in traditional comic book/action hero ways.

by Scott Christ on May 5, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

C'mon Nick

Make ‘em pay!

Why the Hell Not?

by BrianS on May 5, 2008 11:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Did I say "pay"? I meant "double play"

oh wow…this team is bad, even by Oriole standards.

Why the Hell Not?

by BrianS on May 5, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

meh, that was just bad luck

not bad hitting like normal

Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks

by wickedwitch on May 5, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

I guess

But that’s the downside of the hit-and-run.

Roberts waits for that to get through if they are playing station-to-station.

by dkdc on May 5, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

nah...

this team just has no offense. there are/have been orioles teams that are WAY worse. even in the last 20 years.

ronnie's a dillweed.

by j.q. higgins on May 5, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

okay...

so i stated listening to the game tonight on the way back froma gig in burtonsville (shut up), but how about that garret olson, huh? from what i heard and have seen briefly, motherfucker looks like the dude he was supposed to be. finally.

ronnie's a dillweed.

by j.q. higgins on May 5, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions  

finally?

Did I miss the time where Garrett Olson was a can’t-miss prospect and is a lot older than he actually is? Just sayin’—this seems like quite a normal schedule for Olson.

by Scott Christ on May 5, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

uh, well...

i kind of recall him being one of the top pitching prospects last year, rolling through triple a and shitting the bed when he got the call. am i wrong?

ronnie's a dillweed.

by j.q. higgins on May 5, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

no that's right

But he wasn’t some great prospect. He was a B prospect. Being one of the Orioles top pitching prospects doesn’t make him a guy that’s going to kick ass right off in the majors. I don’t know—I had no great expectations for Olson. “Finally” seems as though it should be used when we talk about if Daniel Cabrera or even Adam Loewen get it together sometime (and keep it together). Like, “Finally, Cabrera pitches well,” or, “Finally, it’s about time Loewen was worth a crap.” This is Olson’s second cup of coffee. I’ve never had some sustained disappointment with the guy.

by Scott Christ on May 5, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

well, let;s be clear...

no one said anything about kicking ass right off, but dude pitched in college, was considered a fairly polished, if unspectacular prospect and was straight up awful last year. he’s been in the system since 2005 and has mowed motherfuckers down at every level, so, yeah, i feel comfortable saying finally. we’re not talking about some cat who was a high schooler when he was drafted.

though, your comments re: cabrera and loewen are totally appropriate and i’ll even throw in hayden penn who we’ve been hearing about since the year olson was drafted, i believe.

ronnie's a dillweed.

by j.q. higgins on May 5, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

maybe there's

free donuts in the dugout or something.
they sure don’t want to be on the bases lately.

by thewaywardO on May 5, 2008 11:36 PM EDT reply actions  

dat-da-dat-dit-dat-dit-dat-this-is-Moscow-calling-Moscow-calling-come-in-Oakland...

Whoa, nice to have a shutout for breakfast. Olson is apparently channeling Brian “Cy” Burres. Cool.

Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M

by Titov on May 5, 2008 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

first i read that...

thought you were clashing it up.

das cool, though.

ronnie's a dillweed.

by j.q. higgins on May 5, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

How 'bout some S.O.S. action?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj9avkVLPzc

Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M

by Titov on May 5, 2008 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Coulda been a strike. Maybe. Too close to take, anyway...

Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M

by Titov on May 5, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

take a fucking pitch

Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks

by wickedwitch on May 5, 2008 11:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Dont count on it

"Hats for bats, keep bats warm." Pedro Cerrano

by wscott on May 5, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

nah

we’re trying to see if we can actually make the outfielders fall asleep

Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks

by wickedwitch on May 5, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

While we're at it

http://papashango.ytmnd.com/

In case the Ultimate Warrior ever comes back as a pitcher for the other team

You can't fix stupid. Stupid is forever.

by sluggo 2.0 on May 6, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Big Hurt looks like the Big Turd Ferguson

Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M

by Titov on May 5, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Calling it right now

One of these Oakland guys is gonna hit one out. These guys are all taking gigantic cuts at the ball.

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 5, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Great start

His breaking balls looked fantastic all night.

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 5, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions  

he has been rated...

as havinf the best curve in the system last couple years, i think.

ronnie's a dillweed.

by j.q. higgins on May 5, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice try Garret

But when you get this much run support you just need to throw strikes. Next outing quit throwing balls and walking people, just sit on that multiple run lead and give your defense a chance. Come on.

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 5, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions  

He threw plenty of strikes

We have seen plenty of pitchers over the years for the Orioles who couldn’t dream of throwing their breaking balls for strikes the way Olsen did tonight. He can’t just rear back and smoke guys away, he needs to set up guys with his breaking ball to be affective.

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 5, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh damn, sarcasm, screw that

Well everything I said was right. I would love to see him improve going upstairs with his fastball. That would be deadly following his breaking ball.

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 6, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

Haha way to catch on

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 6, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

Nice round of applause for Olson, please, thank you ladies and gennelmens...

Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M

by Titov on May 5, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow

Trembly actually pulling the pitcher before he gives up a bunch of runs.

Great start, G. Olson.

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by spike2131 on May 5, 2008 11:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice job Garrett

This inevitable loss will be much easier to take with a dominant start from Olson in the bank.

by dkdc on May 5, 2008 11:58 PM EDT reply actions  

jeez

i just came back. i expected out 0, but a 0 by their name is nice to see

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 5, 2008 11:59 PM EDT reply actions  

bu, wait...

roberts DIDN’T tag him? looke dawful close.

ronnie's a dillweed.

by j.q. higgins on May 6, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

No, it was a good call

Dam close, though. Heads up play by Adam Jones.

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by spike2131 on May 6, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

Just plain stupid play by Brown

He actually started towards third AFTER he saw Jones catch the ball.

And then he remembered the rules.

by dkdc on May 6, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wow new nickname

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 6, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

FUCK

easy w/ the over-managing, dude. albers for one batter is plain silliness.

ronnie's a dillweed.

by j.q. higgins on May 6, 2008 12:01 AM EDT reply actions  

It's a chess match

When Jack Hannaman brings his .243 career BA to the plate, you best bring your A-game.

by dkdc on May 6, 2008 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

fucking a...

dog.

can’t get anything over on the trembles.

ronnie's a dillweed.

by j.q. higgins on May 6, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'd rather stick with Albers

Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks

by wickedwitch on May 6, 2008 12:02 AM EDT reply actions  

wasnt albers supposed to be the long relief guy?

I mean, i guess 1 out can last a while, but thats not what i think they meant by long relief

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 6, 2008 12:02 AM EDT reply actions  

Trembley doesn't stick to roles much

especially with the younger guys.

I wish he had kept Albers though, because this one could go into EI

by math_geek on May 6, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

JJ's still out there

but doesnt look like we’re gettin to extras

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 6, 2008 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

That wasn't even close

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 6, 2008 12:05 AM EDT reply actions  

Fuck!

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by spike2131 on May 6, 2008 12:06 AM EDT reply actions  

Hmmm.. a .176 hitter up with bases loaded...

Any guesses how we’ve faired versus sub-.200 hitters in important situations this year?

by Y Not on May 6, 2008 12:06 AM EDT reply actions  

Is Sarfate avaiable?

Or is he hurt?

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by spike2131 on May 6, 2008 12:06 AM EDT reply actions  

he's on the roster

doubt he’s going to play though

by thewaywardO on May 6, 2008 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

WHO THE FUCK WAS COVERING FIRST?????

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by spike2131 on May 6, 2008 12:08 AM EDT reply actions  

what the fuck was that horseshit?

i mean, minor league.

ronnie's a dillweed.

by j.q. higgins on May 6, 2008 12:08 AM EDT reply actions  

I have zero respect for Jamie Walker

He is a moron, how the fuck can you not even come close to covering the bag.

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 6, 2008 12:09 AM EDT reply actions  

Are you kidding me?

The A’s announcers were laughing too hard to call the play.

by dkdc on May 6, 2008 12:09 AM EDT reply actions  

God I hate the A's

As a Packers fan, their green and gold looks whoreish.

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 6, 2008 12:09 AM EDT reply actions  

That's all you fucking practice in spring training.

If it’s hit to that fucking side of the field you cover. Immediately.

by O'sFan21 on May 6, 2008 12:09 AM EDT reply actions  

who thinks the O's can score 1 run before the game's over?

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 6, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions  

No way. This guy's like fucking Cy Young

Oh wait… That’s just the O’s bullshit hitting.

"Hats for bats, keep bats warm." Pedro Cerrano

by wscott on May 6, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

actually...

seeing the replay, walker’s break was bad, but davis just dusted him. i mean, that was impressive.

ronnie's a dillweed.

by j.q. higgins on May 6, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions  

That's so fucked up

No error on the play, so Mr. Garret Olson gets stuck with the earned run.

by dkdc on May 6, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions  

is this just temporary sloppy?

or is this the much-predicted meltdown….?

by thewaywardO on May 6, 2008 12:11 AM EDT reply actions  

I would rather Jamie Walker get DFA than Trax.

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 6, 2008 12:11 AM EDT reply actions  

...

you’re joking, right?

by Y Not on May 6, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

Kind of

At least when Trax goes out I know we are going to lose and I just hope to see improvement from the young guys. When Jamie Walker comes out of the bullpen he kills morale and our record.

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 6, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

the glaring lack of fundamentals

from the “veterans” on this team is pathetic.

did you see Trembley seething on the bench?

THIS is Birdland?!?

by Dave at Bottomfeeder Baseball on May 6, 2008 12:11 AM EDT reply actions  

yeah

well for my money millar is the worst of the bunch right now.

that was just … sad.

he’s so out of shape. can’t see the ball. now the D is failing him.

by thewaywardO on May 6, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

Millar, Huff, Hernandez...now Walker

maybe it’s contagious. but this team likes playing together so much it just doesn’t matter. because clubhouse chemistry is how to build a winning franchise. better baseball through chemistry.

feh.

THIS is Birdland?!?

by Dave at Bottomfeeder Baseball on May 6, 2008 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

Walker

Him and Bradford have just been disappointing all year if you ask me. Bradford has good numbers but that is because people bail him out. Neither seem to get the job done when we need it the most.

by PWubbs on May 6, 2008 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

Bradford is a ground ball pitcher.

Not a strike-out pitcher.. unfortunately the ball will trickle through sometimes. I’d still call him up any time there’s a guy on first and second.

by Y Not on May 6, 2008 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

and i just loved

in the Sun today how Millar said “this happens every April” bullshit again. eff Mascot Millar. part of the problem.

THIS is Birdland?!?

by Dave at Bottomfeeder Baseball on May 6, 2008 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

Trade him!

Before he starts to suck…

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by spike2131 on May 6, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

At least the Spurs lose

screw those guys.

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 6, 2008 12:12 AM EDT reply actions  

.500 here we come!

wont be staying long though. just passing by.

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 6, 2008 12:12 AM EDT reply actions  

Dr. Jones!

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by spike2131 on May 6, 2008 12:13 AM EDT reply actions  

You mean Adam Bomb

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 6, 2008 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

hahah! Adam Bomb..

I like that a lot more than Dr. Jones

by Y Not on May 6, 2008 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

I had that Garbage Pail Kid

Adam Bomb…. heh.

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by spike2131 on May 6, 2008 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hello, Garrett, Guts Guthrie here. Just calling to say hi-- oh, and get used to it.

Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M

by Titov on May 6, 2008 12:14 AM EDT reply actions  

RHP coming in

Please pinch hit Scott.

by dkdc on May 6, 2008 12:14 AM EDT reply actions  

mr jones!

now we just need payton or lou-lou to bring em home. hah.

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 6, 2008 12:14 AM EDT reply actions  

Adam Jones:

Please do not:
1) Get caught stealing
2) Get picked off
3) Fall on your way to any advancing base
4) Get picked off.. by the catcher
5) Begin a home run trot on a Melvin Mora bunt
6) Keep your eyes closed like your MLB profile picture.

by Y Not on May 6, 2008 12:17 AM EDT reply actions  

He almost did #2 for ya...

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by spike2131 on May 6, 2008 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

Jones was out

CB Bucknor giving the O’s a call?!?

THIS is Birdland?!?

by Dave at Bottomfeeder Baseball on May 6, 2008 12:19 AM EDT reply actions  

yeah, still...

c.b. bucknor can kiss my ass!

ronnie's a dillweed.

by j.q. higgins on May 6, 2008 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, i know

THIS is Birdland?!?

by Dave at Bottomfeeder Baseball on May 6, 2008 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

Preach the gospel!

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 6, 2008 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ironically

If Jones hadn’t been running, that’s probably a double play

by dkdc on May 6, 2008 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

this shit is getting ridiculous...

macphail may have to pull a billy beane and tell diamond dave to know his goddamn role.

ronnie's a dillweed.

by j.q. higgins on May 6, 2008 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

what a fucking idiot.

If he should have been out, he’s a fucking retard. He’s on because of a mistake by the umpire.

This is completely unacceptable.

by Y Not on May 6, 2008 12:20 AM EDT reply actions  

oh dear lord...

offense? is that you?

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 6, 2008 12:21 AM EDT reply actions  

Lets see if Luis Hernandez...

can pull a Luis Hernandez.

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by spike2131 on May 6, 2008 12:21 AM EDT reply actions  

oy oy oy oy oy

come ON just BUNT THE DAM THING

by thewaywardO on May 6, 2008 12:22 AM EDT reply actions  

Pop out plus base running error

thats my prediction.

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by spike2131 on May 6, 2008 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

It could happen

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by spike2131 on May 6, 2008 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wow

And for a second there, I thought it was about to….

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by spike2131 on May 6, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yep

Except it’s Payton who gets nailed before Jones crosses the plate.

by dkdc on May 6, 2008 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

never underestimate the ineptitude of a bad baseball offense

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 6, 2008 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

Phew

I think Jones would’ve been dead at third.

by dkdc on May 6, 2008 12:23 AM EDT reply actions  

yep.

yeah. they’re getting lucky. first w/ jones at first and then with As bad defense.

by thewaywardO on May 6, 2008 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

that wasnt useless!

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 6, 2008 12:23 AM EDT reply actions  

Sac Flies.

As difficult for Orioles to comprehend as Yiddish.

by Y Not on May 6, 2008 12:24 AM EDT reply actions  

and now brob and kakes get a chance for rbi's!

we could actually score here fellas

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 6, 2008 12:24 AM EDT reply actions  

time for our periodic...

dude, brian, you’re NOT a switch hitter!

ronnie's a dillweed.

by j.q. higgins on May 6, 2008 12:24 AM EDT reply actions  

He LOOKS like a switch hitter

But the fact that every opposing manager brings in a lefty to face him proves that no one believes he’s a switch hitter.

by dkdc on May 6, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

he technically is...

but, yeah, if a tree a fall in a forest and nobody hears it, does it really make a sound?

feel free to use that.

ronnie's a dillweed.

by j.q. higgins on May 6, 2008 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hang one, Embree

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 6, 2008 12:26 AM EDT reply actions  

i reeeeally dont wanna see a walk here

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 6, 2008 12:26 AM EDT reply actions  

That was dreck

B-Robs a schnore

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 6, 2008 12:27 AM EDT reply actions  

at least it wan't two

THIS is Birdland?!?

by Dave at Bottomfeeder Baseball on May 6, 2008 12:27 AM EDT reply actions  

ugh

didnt wanna see that either

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 6, 2008 12:27 AM EDT reply actions  

lets see what kakes can do

he is the savior, right?

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 6, 2008 12:28 AM EDT reply actions  

Awful

Great job….great job…

by dtuck81 on May 6, 2008 12:28 AM EDT reply actions  

Fuck the A's

and their garish green and gold.

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 6, 2008 12:29 AM EDT reply actions  

fucktacular

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by spike2131 on May 6, 2008 12:29 AM EDT reply actions  

well, that does it for me

good luck to those that stick it out

THIS is Birdland?!?

by Dave at Bottomfeeder Baseball on May 6, 2008 12:29 AM EDT reply actions  

I am so pissed off... holy shit.

And don’t give me this crap how expectations are so low this shouldn’t matter…

God damn it… wow, they really freaking suck.

by Y Not on May 6, 2008 12:30 AM EDT reply actions  

Quell the anger

With thoughts of Olson’s start.

It’s a good day for the Orioles.

by dkdc on May 6, 2008 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

it's like I've said before, really

It’s one thing to go, “Yeah they’ll be this bad.” It’s another thing to WATCH it.

by Scott Christ on May 6, 2008 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

for the love of crap

Between that pathetic showing and Yogi Berra’s moronic Aflac commercial and the Oakland commentary, I want to fart.

by Scott Christ on May 6, 2008 12:30 AM EDT reply actions  

Wh are the Oakland announcers?

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 6, 2008 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

Roberts

....really great job, All-Star.

by dtuck81 on May 6, 2008 12:31 AM EDT reply actions  

3-1 Roberts

That is take all the way. Regardless. They would rather walk you than let you hit the ball. Sure enough, the future cub effs it up.

by PWubbs on May 6, 2008 12:31 AM EDT reply actions  

c.mon now...

our 3-4-5 hitters are coming up!

mora, hu… huff. and… um. millar.

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 6, 2008 12:31 AM EDT reply actions  

ChadBrad

Prolonging the inevitable since 2007

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 6, 2008 12:32 AM EDT reply actions  

just saw the RBI single replay...

I… really couldn’t fault Walker on that.

by Y Not on May 6, 2008 12:33 AM EDT reply actions  

Yes you can
1 rule for any freakin’ pitcher ever… if a ball is hit to the right side, you get your ass over to first base!

by PWubbs on May 6, 2008 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

... did you even watch the play?

walker’s pitching motion has him falling to HIS right.. away from the play to the ball… he had to switch momentum to run to first base.

Millar took a routine ground ball that Roberts was in position for…

by Y Not on May 6, 2008 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

Momentum

If you can’t get to first base on a normal ground ball, then you need to fix your mechanics. It is no excuse.

by PWubbs on May 6, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

I think you are right

Millar should be covering first on that play.

by dkdc on May 6, 2008 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

If you actually played the game...

and knew how it should be played, then you would know what I am talking about. I’ve played at all levels except professionally and was a pitcher. If I didn’t get my ass over to first on that play I’d have my ass handed to me by every coach that has ever coached me. It is inexcusable.

by PWubbs on May 6, 2008 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

And

I am not saying Millar isn’t at fault; I am saying you cannot say “oh, well, Walker gets a pass. He fell the wrong way.”

by PWubbs on May 6, 2008 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

I agree with this

Two mistakes on a very critical play

by dkdc on May 6, 2008 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

Watch the play again

Walker stands there and doesn’t move until he sees Millar fielding the ball. So you can shove that violin up your ass.

by PWubbs on May 6, 2008 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

Joe Angel

is blaming Millar for the BS hit and giving an excuse for Walker saying he fell off to 3rd.

by PWubbs on May 6, 2008 12:33 AM EDT reply actions  

And to think little Luis

did his job by getting the runners over.
Is Roberts’ trade value plummeting, or is anyone even paying attention to him anymore?

by Lothar on May 6, 2008 12:34 AM EDT reply actions  

Come on Bradford...

Give up the long ball. We all know it’s coming.

by dtuck81 on May 6, 2008 12:34 AM EDT reply actions  

Not really

Bradford has allowed 2 HRs as a Baltimore Oriole.

by dkdc on May 6, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wow, we will not take yes for an answer. Ball game. #$%@!

Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M

by Titov on May 6, 2008 12:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Roberts

Nobody is paying attention to him because he…isn’t doing what he did a couple years ago (you know, around the time he tried roids “once or twice”.....).

by dtuck81 on May 6, 2008 12:36 AM EDT reply actions  

ok, we just need to get 1 man on

so we can get to razor. he’s due.

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 6, 2008 12:37 AM EDT reply actions  

3-1 bunt

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 6, 2008 12:41 AM EDT reply actions  

That was unexpected

But I guess they want to make the loss even more painful

by dkdc on May 6, 2008 12:41 AM EDT reply actions  

Come on Aubrey

Signed, The Shitty Baltimore Nightlife.

by dtuck81 on May 6, 2008 12:42 AM EDT reply actions  

ok huff has the only respectable average

please let this be one of the 27.8% of the time he gets a hit

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 6, 2008 12:43 AM EDT reply actions  

Millar

I hate you and I’ve always hated you, you dirty Red Sox loving piece of shit.

Now get a hit.

by dkdc on May 6, 2008 12:44 AM EDT reply actions  

no!

walks lead to dps

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 6, 2008 12:44 AM EDT reply actions  

wow

i joined this game at the PERFECT time

by zknower on May 6, 2008 12:46 AM EDT reply actions  

please be our good luck charm

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 6, 2008 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

doin' my best

the martinis may make it tough.

by zknower on May 6, 2008 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

Mora should steal third

because he has “playoff experience”

by zknower on May 6, 2008 12:47 AM EDT reply actions  

just move em up!

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 6, 2008 12:47 AM EDT reply actions  

yes, Razor 4-6-3

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 6, 2008 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

YOWZA

gotta get mora home from third.

by zknower on May 6, 2008 12:47 AM EDT reply actions  

Holy fuck!

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by spike2131 on May 6, 2008 12:49 AM EDT reply actions  

Lets go Adam Bomb!

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 6, 2008 12:50 AM EDT reply actions  

Adam Jones needs to not strike out here...

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by spike2131 on May 6, 2008 12:50 AM EDT reply actions  

Not really

he just hasn’t seen stuff like this before. He’ll acquire patience.

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 6, 2008 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

I hope so

At least he has the power to punish mistakes, unlike Corey.

by dkdc on May 6, 2008 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

We scored...and I soiled myself. The shock was just too great.

Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M

by Titov on May 6, 2008 12:55 AM EDT reply actions  

Ramon shouldn't have called three straight splitters

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 6, 2008 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wow

I thought Melvin was being an idiot. I was wrong… that was one hell of a foul ball.

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by spike2131 on May 6, 2008 12:55 AM EDT reply actions  

This game is over...

See, this is what happens when you get a guy in scoring position with less than 1 outs.

by dtuck81 on May 6, 2008 12:56 AM EDT reply actions  

cmon jimmie jimme coco pop

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 6, 2008 1:00 AM EDT reply actions  

Walkoff?

A) Wild Pitch
B) Passed Ball
C) Balk
D) Defensive interference

by dkdc on May 6, 2008 1:00 AM EDT reply actions  

how about.. an intentional ball..

that the hitter reaches for and hits it for a game-winning RBI?

I miss The Todd.

by Y Not on May 6, 2008 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

wow... that was the right move there.

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 6, 2008 1:01 AM EDT reply actions  

Nice...

Except now I’ll never go to sleep…

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by spike2131 on May 6, 2008 1:02 AM EDT reply actions  

Seriously, extra innings

I shouldn’t have stayed up last night for Stars-Sharks 4OT.

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 6, 2008 1:02 AM EDT reply actions  

The bench

Lukas Scottius and GearOhs?

by dtuck81 on May 6, 2008 1:04 AM EDT reply actions  

I think Scott has the flu

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by spike2131 on May 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

The good news: Extra innings! The bad news: Um, I'm actually at work...

Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M

by Titov on May 6, 2008 1:04 AM EDT reply actions  

Buck just called Huston Street an elite closer

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 6, 2008 1:05 AM EDT reply actions  

hmm. apart from street..

A’s have some pretty impressive numbers in their bullpen.

Our offense should help out their stats a bit, though.

by Y Not on May 6, 2008 1:07 AM EDT reply actions  

West coast games.....

....just prolonging your pain into the wee hours…

by zknower on May 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT reply actions  

someone was asking earlier ...

if there was such thing as a MLB player who wasn’t a good fastball hitter?

Roberts just missed a 93 mph fastball down the middle of the K-zone.

by Y Not on May 6, 2008 1:09 AM EDT reply actions  

Stick a fork in me

I’m done. I’ll check the Tivo in the morning…

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by spike2131 on May 6, 2008 1:10 AM EDT reply actions  

I AIN'T GOT NOOOOO OOOOOOFFFENSE

NOBODY hits for me,
NOBODY scores for me
NOBODY, NOBODY
I’MMMMMMMM SO SAD AND LONELY
SAD AND LONELY, SAD AND LONELY, SAD AND LONELY
Won’t som sweet batter come and hit a dinger for me?

‘Cause I ain’t that bad.

by zknower on May 6, 2008 1:11 AM EDT reply actions  

I guess an "impressive" strikeout is defined as one in which the first two strikes are balls.

Some announcing. At least they admitted that the second one was outside. Thanks.

Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M

by Titov on May 6, 2008 1:12 AM EDT reply actions  

09:15, I'm already punched in.

Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M

by Titov on May 6, 2008 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

oh, well.

enjoy the rest of your day. :)

by zknower on May 6, 2008 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

09:19 and I'm already punched out. Mother oath.

There are better ways to begin a day. But it wasn’t the 1-0 shellacking I saw coming 20 min. ago.

We’re O’s fans, our joys are relative. :)

Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M

by Titov on May 6, 2008 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

Falling behind

How many guys is Johnson going to fall behind?

by dtuck81 on May 6, 2008 1:15 AM EDT reply actions  

no more tonight

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 6, 2008 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh well

DIdn’t really hurt that bad.

by dkdc on May 6, 2008 1:16 AM EDT reply actions  

oh well

Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks

by wickedwitch on May 6, 2008 1:16 AM EDT reply actions  

wasnt it supposed to not hurt this year?

god this sucks. all the preparation in the world for them to be horrible and it still feels like shit every time. why do we do this to ourselves again?

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on May 6, 2008 1:18 AM EDT reply actions  

For the record

I predicted they go under May 6th. Looks like I’m gonna win the pool!

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 6, 2008 1:19 AM EDT reply actions  

Well, like some guy said up there..

At least Olson had a great outing. That’s about all that can be said.
Good night.

by Y Not on May 6, 2008 1:23 AM EDT reply actions  

Tomorrow is another day. Unless...

You know the rest. And actually, this tomorrow is looking OK: we’ve got Cy Burres going, and Sid is pitching at the same time against Seattle. So if either one craps out fast (hiya Sid), there’s another game to watch.

Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M

by Titov on May 6, 2008 1:30 AM EDT reply actions  

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

by dayzd toe on May 6, 2008 1:50 AM EDT reply actions  

Hear hear!

This was an outstanding start, a real Guts ‘07 effort—and with the same result.

Oriole starting pitching has been way above expected levels. In fact, you take out Trax and the last 3 weeks have been near-phenomenal.

Now if we could only hit, hit for power, field, run the bases and, y’know, that other stuff, we would have an extremely low - maybe MLB-leading - SFGP (Sucktitude Factor Given Personnel).

Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M

by Titov on May 6, 2008 2:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

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