Gameday Thread: O's (17-18) @ Royals (15-19)
by Scott Christ on May 9, 2008 6:37 PM EDT
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PrintBaltimore Orioles at Kansas City Royals, May 9, 2008 8:10 PM EDT
| Today's Starting Pitchers | GS | IP | ERA | WHIP | BAA | BB | K | W-L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Steve Trachsel - RH | 6 | 26.2 | 7.43 | 1.95 | .306 | 19 | 13 | 1-4 |
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Gil Meche - RH | 7 | 40.2 | 5.98 | 1.52 | .292 | 15 | 27 | 2-4 |
With the rate at which useless, crapped-out veterans that aren't performing are getting shown the door by major league teams this season, this really could be Steve Trachsel's last shot at staying in the rotation or even in the majors. Two seasons in a row, nobody but the Orioles has really knocked on the man's door. Last year, he managed to tread on thin ice well enough to get us a couple of players back from the Cubs, who made a very poor judgment of talent and statistics and everything else. This year, he's not even pretending. He's one of the absolute worst pitchers in the game. I like Steve Trachsel, seems like a nice sort, but you can't keep putting this dude on the field as he chases a 2.00 WHIP and maintains a 7+ ERA while not actually "eating innings."
Gil Meche's big KC KontraCt looked good last year, but he has dumped on the proverbial bed sheets this spring. He's got good enough stuff that a turnaround is likely, but the Royals, if they have any hope of truly putting together a "surprising" 80-85 win season, will need Meche to stop sucking. Pretty simple, really.
The Arsonist Steve (2008) takes the hill. Thankfully it's a Friday, so grab a 62-pack and buckle yourself in.
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Go Trax
Just keep us in the game, that’s all I’m asking.
I think you still have enough to do that.
how long have you been waiting to pull that one out?
Anyway, I’m getting colossally drunk tonight and going to a dance party, so I probably won’t watch this.
Maybe I’ll catch it on late-night sportscenter and then forget I even saw it.
Good luck stevie.
Matt Wieters
3 for 4 with 2 HRs tonight. One HR from the left side, one HR from the right side.
His only out was a fly out that was hit deep enough to allow the runner on first to tag up and go to second.
I love the Royals commentary team
They are just wildly out of wack. It’s all, “Melvin Mora is awesome!” this and “I’ve been following Roberts since day one, he was a small guy with pop in his bat” that. No one thought Roberts could hit for any power until 2005!
Does anyone realize the O's only got about 6 hits last night?
I didn’t want to mention that in all the Cabrera fun. Buckle in for more offensive offense.
God
I went to Subway because I was hoping for something quick, satisfying, and not obscenely unhealthy, and the guy behind me was saddled with the world’s most obnoxious child, and I come back and Steve Trachsel is down 2-0. I hate you, Steve Trachsel! I hate you, Jared!
hooray Royals TV
An exciting spot with some dork that’s on American Idol. This is informative and interesting. Bynum hit a double, but this guy’s talking about going to the mall.
they're STILL TALKING TO HIM
My God.
I did like the PBP guy remembering the last time a reality TV star threw out the first pitch and got booed off the field because he couldn’t throw (this dude threw a nice first pitch), and he threw in, “He was uh…I don’t remember his name, anyway…”
I know right?
This has gone on WAY TOO LONG. They aren’t even bothering to call the game. This is overkill. I mean he doesn’t even seem like a bad dude but could we pretend to care about the game?
thanks, Royals
You’re really helping Papa Steve out tonight. Now we’ll have him until June.
Fuckin Royals can’t do anything right.
the Royals are going to invent a statistic
QUALITY AT-BAT
Eight pitches or more aaaand…
the final result is…
the hitter hits it hard somewhere.
No wait.
Hitter was down in the count at some point, eight pitches or more, and he hits it hard somewhere. Doesn’t have to get a hit.
I’m…loving these two. I really am. They’re smooth, they amuse the shit out of me, and I’m getting something out of this.
also
To Frank, a quality start is a complete game. Nothing else.
Now they’re comparing quality starts to ribs. This is FUCKING AWESOME.
hey you guys
I wanna say something. I’m gonna say it. I really am.
Adam Jones looks pretty overmatched in Major League Baseball so far.
Most of the time, he does.
But sometimes, just sometimes, he looks like the best player on the field.
Okay, only maybe once or twice so far. But give him time. He’ll be fine.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 9, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree
But he’s having a hell of a rough time. Hitting offspeed pitches at some point would be a massive improvement. I mean he hits nothing but fastballs.
I hope he does! I fuckin’ hope he does! I hope this whole team strikes out! In fact, I voodoo demand it! GET A GOAT
yup
I remember BP said something like, “Nick Markakis has shown the rare ability to improve and outperform expectations every year.” Adam Jones has had a minor league career SORT OF like that.
Nicky rookie numbers
Nick had a .599 OPS on May 28, 2006.
And an .871 OPS the rest of the year.
Is it just me...
...or does Royals Manager Trey Hillman kinda look like MacGyver?
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
why is Jose feeling up the ump?
I’m glad the ump knew he wasn’t being aggressive and didn’t toss him. Nice use of judgment there.
Wow I really don’t think he tipped that.
Agreed on both points.
Too many umpires nowadays have their egos wrapped up in arguments and get hyper aggressive right away. I hate that.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 9, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
this is off-topic
But does anyone but me still watch Scrubs? Did anyone watch the finale last night?
Come on, REALLY? That’s it???
I still watch it, but im waiting for the DVD for this last season.
cause i got behind
don't pay over $19.99
Frankly, download the episodes. I grew to even like the doofy 6th season which ended with me wanting to vomit on myself, but they screwed the pooch for the final season. Bad.
It was still on?
Anyone die? Otherwise, I won’t bother with Hulu tomorrow.
"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
Does Boom Boom
already have more hits than Luis Luis did? Feels like it.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
he sure can
I don’t think Bynum is a long time starting SS or anything, but I think he’s probably a hell of a lot better at the plate than Luis.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 9, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
no, guys
It WAS that long ago that the Orioles were part of the discussion in the AL East. It’s been a decade. You just said so.
9 K's
On the roadtrip for Roberts. He hasn’t hit a thing hard tonight…
Freddie should lead off tomorrow.
I've never been a big Roberts fan...
So admittedly I am biased. He needs to sit down for a couple days.
That's crazy.
Look at his stats for the last 5 years. It’s not like he’s some scrub or something. A day off maybe, but you don’t get out of slumps by sitting on the bench. Jeter was hitting under .200 approaching the all-star break a couple years back, and all kinds of idiots were saying to bench him – that he was done. He ended the year where he usually does.
You don’t just bench good players when they go into a slump.
Still...
He’s just not making good contact, and not even taking good swings, at least not tonight. Do you really think 2 days off (they have an off-day on Monday, right?) would hurt him?
I think he should have been bunting, however, in the last inning; that’s a situation where he should put one down.
What good is two days off going to do him?
Hitters need to hit. It’s a slump man. They happen – even to good hitters and two days off is not going to put an end to it. I don’t care about him bunting – he’s never been a bunter.
I'm gonna say it
Pretty good outing by Traschel so far.
So, what have I missed?
Speed Racer, I must admit, was pretty cool. My kids loved it.
Your mileage may vary.
"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
don't look now..
but ramon’s batting average actually over-took kevin millar’s…
Don't you mean
Millar’s average undertook Ramon’s?
you know those nights
when you go to happy hour and the next thing you know it’s 10 o’clock? its one of those nights.
How surprised I am that the trashman has made it into the 6th inning? Am I happy or sad about that? Who can tell.
I'm not fat!
I’m big boned!
Beefcake! BEEFCAKE!
"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
grooming codes
Are such BS. I don’t care if someone has long hair or a beard, as long as they hustle.
Nick Markakis is the new Chuck Norris.
Nick Markakis does not sleep. He waits.
More Markakis rules
Nick Markakis won the 2006 World Series of poker with just a Joker, a Get out of Jail Free Monopoly card, a 2 of clubs, 7 of spades and a green #4 card from the game Uno.
Hand sanitizers kill 99% of germs. Nick Markakis kills 100% of whatever the hell he wants to.
When Nick Markakis does push ups, he doesn’t push up. He pushes the earth DOWN.
"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
ATTN: Dayzd Toe
Do you have the picture of Millar For Manager with the winking? I can’t find it on my computer anywhere!!
better late than never...
Improving the ballclub: Not one of Peter Angelos' concerns.-SC Wed Jan 30, 2008
I'll take a few against the Rays
just to keep Aubrey hot.
"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
Jamie Walker ain't got it right now
"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
He's not fat!
He’s big boned!
"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
11 hits in 1 game?
That’s been a week’s worth lately
"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
I love the Royals team
“Brian Roberts just got the biggest jump in the history of Major League Baseball and stole a base.”
Tell it like it is, boys
The truth shall set you free
"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
Everyone check out already?
Go Shutdown!
"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
WTF with all the broken bats
Is maple that much more fragile than ash?
"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
Sherrill really like to stress us out doesn't he
I just got in, I can’t believe Trax was even decent
That out call at first
was a bit of a gift. I’ll take 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
Good night, game over, drive home safely
And damn if the O’s didn’t win a Trax start!
"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
Even in Moscow you could feel the earth...slowly...stop...turning: Trax won!!!
Which, to be fair to the gods of this sport, really only demonstrates once again (like we needed another demonstration) that baseball is a game in which even very bad teams win 40% of the time—and somebody has to pick up the wins. That said, way to hang in there, Hombre de Trasho! Your locker stays warm til June, looks like.
And just to make the morning sweeter — after the two acetominophen to counter the remnants of last night’s Victory Day celebration (pretty good fireworks, although everybody seems to agree the show’s Not As Good As It Used To Be- but then where DON’T people say that about almost everything?) — you check the AL boxes and find, like a little present you’d missed under the tree or a 500 ruble note turning up in the pocket of your other pants, the notation that Papelbon pulled a Sucktitude Double, picking up a blown save and a loss. A-a-a-a-a-h-h-h…NOW I’m ready to start the day with a smile.
Olson gets the start tonight, presumably after he gets off the phone advising his twin sisters Mary-Kate and Other One to get a new fashion consultant. I was shocked - shocked! - by that story. What? Really? Well, they might’ve changed the spelling just so people can always distinguishe them from their famous baseball player brother, like Billie Jean Moffitt changing the spelling of her last name so as not to be confused with Randy. Yeah, her variant was K-I-N-G. Anyway, which is the Evil Twin, I can never remember, MK or OO?
I will sober up by early afternoon, I’m virtually certain. Go O’s!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
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