Baltimore Orioles at Milwaukee Brewers, 7:05 PM EDT
by zknower on Jun 21, 2008 5:37 PM EDT
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Baltimore Orioles at Milwaukee Brewers, Jun 21, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
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Today's Starting Pitchers |
GS |
IP |
ERA |
WHIP |
BAA |
HR |
BB |
K |
W-L |
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Daniel Cabrera- RH |
15 |
97.0 |
4.45 |
1.36 |
.253 |
13 |
41 |
52 |
5-2 |
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Seth McClung- RH |
5 |
48.0 |
3.94 |
1.25 |
.229 |
6 |
20 |
38 |
4-3 |
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Baltimore 1. BRob- 2B 5. LUUKE- LF |
Milwaukee 1. Craig Counsell- 2B |
I'd never heard of McClung until I looked him up, and folks, we maybe running into a show stopper here. From Yahoo! Sports:
A former American Leaguer, Seth McClung (4-3, 3.94) starts against the Orioles for the sixth time in his career. In his first five starts - all with Tampa Bay - McClung went 3-2 with a 6.39 ERA, walking 24 in 25 1-3 innings.
The right-hander has pitched much better since moving from a long relief role into the rotation for Milwaukee, going 3-2 with a 4.23 ERA in five starts. He limited Minnesota to two runs and four hits over six innings Sunday in a 4-2 victory.
McClung has pitched six innings in each of his last three starts, giving up a total of five earned runs with 13 strikeouts against one walk.
If the Orioles can beat this kid, they've done something. This ain't no "Latest Rookie We Turn Into Cy Young" game here - this is a good pitcher who's put up Quality Starts in his last 3 outings.
One last note: With a crowd of about 30,000 today, 1 million fans will have seen the Orioles play this year. And most still think Terry Crowley needs to be replaced.
Let's Go O's!
-duck
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That's not a picture of Seth McCLung
that’s a picture of Derrick Turnbow.
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by NawlinsOriole on Jun 21, 2008 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dammit
Stupid google images search. I’ll fix it.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fixed
Nice catch
"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 Jun 21, 2008 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
when I did my thread last night I saw that pic on google and noticed that was Derrick Turnbow.
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by NawlinsOriole on Jun 21, 2008 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More Notes
Jay Payton is definitely not Birdland. He’s not Birdland because every time Shutdown comes in and gets a save he is the only member of the team that doesn’t flip up his brim. Just watch the next time Shutdown gets a save. This is just another reason why I can’t stand Jay Payton.
Aubrey Huff had a huge game last night going 4-5 with 2 HR’s and 3 RBI’s. It was the 7th 2-HR game of his career. Right now Huff has 14 jacks on the year and seven have either tied the game or given us the lead (5 have given us the lead and 2 have been game tying HR’s). Don’t quote me on this but, I think I might be starting to like Audrey.
The O’s bullpen pitched 7.0 scoreless innings last night. The pen has not allowed an earned run in their last 14.1 IP (2 Unearned Runs).
The O’s have homered in seven straight games and have 14 homers in those seven games. We are one of four teams in the majors with five or more players that have 10 or more home runs. The other teams include the Brewers, Marlins, and Pink Cap Nation.
So far the O’s are 12-6 in June with 9 games to play. We are only 4 wins away from 16. The last time we won 16 games in June was 1994 when we went 16-10.
Draft Update: The O’s have agreed to terms with 27 of their 50 draft picks, including CF- Xavier Avery (2nd Round), 2B- LJ Hoes (3rd Round), CF- Kyle Hudson (4th Round), LHP- Richard Zagone (6th Round), C- Caleb Joseph (7th Round), and LHP- Nicholas Haughian (9th Round). Our first round pick LHP- Brian Matusz out of the University of San Diego is still yet to sign
Countdown: BRob- 1,000 Hits: 5 Hits Away
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by NawlinsOriole on Jun 21, 2008 5:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If I could find a way
to copy and paste from Press Pass from MLB.com, I’d be a happy guy. That’s an awful lot of typing! Thanks!
"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 Jun 21, 2008 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roch said he was going to make it a point to ask payton when he sees him
by Y Not on Jun 21, 2008 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
I read that he was going to talk to him the next time he was with the team.
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by NawlinsOriole on Jun 21, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LINEUPS
O’s
1. BRob- 2B
2. Markikass- RF
3. Audrey- 3B
4. Blondie- 1B
5. LUUKE- LF
6. Razor Ramon- C
7. Dr. Jones- CF
8. Boom Boom- SS
9. Danny Cabs- P
Brew Crew
1. Craig Counsell- 2B
2. JJ Hardy- SS
3. Ryan Braun- LF
4. Prince Fielder- 1B
5. Corey Hart- RF
6. Russell Branyan- 3B
7. Gabe Kapler- CF
8. Jason Kendall- C
9. Seth McClung- P
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by NawlinsOriole on Jun 21, 2008 6:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahead of ya, big guy
MLB Gameday came online a few minutes ago, grabbed it from there. Hit F5 to see the changes
"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 Jun 21, 2008 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah that's where I got it from too
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by NawlinsOriole on Jun 21, 2008 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That looks like 5 guys worth of solid offense followed by literally the worst
4 man chasm of any lineup in baseball
by math_geek on Jun 21, 2008 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What????
6. Razor Ramon- C
7. Dr. Jones- CF
8. Boom Boom- SS
9. Danny Cabs- P
That doesn;’t just strike FEAR in your heart?
Why, Ramon gets a hit at least once a week!
Adam Jones, son, he don’t bunt – he’s coming AFTER those curve balls in the dirt and on his hands!
And Freddy hit 2 HR last year! They went over the wall and everything!
Danny? I got nothing. Dude’s 0 for 9 with 9 Ks in his career. Ouch.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you'd never heard of MCCLUNG?
Madness! Classic Devil Ray.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jun 21, 2008 6:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey SC did you get my Email?
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by NawlinsOriole on Jun 21, 2008 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not the most perceptive guy you'll ever meet
I tried to talk my wife into naming our kids Tax Deduction 1 and Tax Deduction 2. I’m not real good with names.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I said the same thing
McClung is/was awful.
He was a shitty starter, then a shitty closer, then a shitty mop-up guy.
I laughed when I saw he was with the brew crew.
by pipkin on Jun 21, 2008 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 QS in a row, dude
He’s found SOMETHING in Milwaukee, and it ain’t just watered down beer.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still relevant....
"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 Jun 21, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
O's have best record in AL for June thus far
If PHN loses today (it looks promising) not only will the O’s be just 4 back in the loss column in the AL East, they have the best record in the AL for the month of June, starting the night 12-6. Even if things don’t go our way tonight, barring a PHN comeback, we will be tied for the best record in the AL in June.
Wow. Imagines next year when Andy MacPhail has ANOTHER winter to work with (albeit with lesser talent…)
"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 Jun 21, 2008 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but, Peter Angelos has a shit ton of money.
I think Andy could buy himself some good young free agents if he wanted.
by getxstoked on Jun 21, 2008 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harder and harder to come by
Everyone’s locking up the Evan Longorias of the world with contracts before they even hit arbitration. Just like every team in the NFL learned by 2000 to lock up your young talent, MLB teams are doing the same thing now.
FA can patch a hole, but rebuild a lineup or a staff? Not so much anymore.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah that is very true
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by NawlinsOriole on Jun 21, 2008 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
God, that was creepy.
Gary: Weren’t you the underwear guy?
Jim looked visibly uncomfortable as Gary moved closer…
Creepy.
by getxstoked on Jun 21, 2008 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tell me that's not a pink O's hat
Please tell me the color on my TV is off.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they don't exist.
as far as i’m concerned.
by getxstoked on Jun 21, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In 23 minutes
it will disappear from my TiVo and no one will ever know…
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why did he swing at that?
it was way out of the strike zone.
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by NawlinsOriole on Jun 21, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
um
is anyone watching on mlb.tv? the brewers announcer called B-Rob Dave Roberts twice. Gimme a break!
by brooklynlovesorioles on Jun 21, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha yeah I heard that!
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by NawlinsOriole on Jun 21, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 up 3 down for big McClung
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by NawlinsOriole on Jun 21, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THrow that 2-seamer
and don’t be afraid to put it over the plate. It does move.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, not THAT much over the plate
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you read my mind....BAD BAD DANNY!
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by NawlinsOriole on Jun 21, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MIght I add
If am already PAYING for MLB.tv, why the FUCK do I have to sit through a GODDAMNED RADIO SHACK AD before it starts showing me the game?
by zknower on Jun 21, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So you dont have to pay EVEN MORE?
Nah, it’s just because they can.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
totally agree
what about the non stop ads for mlb.tv. i wouldn’t be able to see these commercials if I didn’t already purchase what they’re advertising!
by brooklynlovesorioles on Jun 21, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok. things are back to normal.
i have no faith in cabrera.
by Y Not on Jun 21, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Keep it at 1
and we’re OK
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See?
Now if we can just solve Cy Young McClung, we’ll be fine.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guh
Cabrera, I wish I didn’t hate you so much right now.
by Dr Orpheus on Jun 21, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i accidentally tuned to the stros-rays game first
stros are wearing their throwbacks. they look AWESOME.
by zknower on Jun 21, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
first pitch swinging?
really?
by brooklynlovesorioles on Jun 21, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know, who knew?
A team with Terry Crowley as pitch coaching being stupid aggressive? Who woulda guessed?
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but come on
it is Seth McClung!
by brooklynlovesorioles on Jun 21, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll say it again
3 QS in his last 3 starts. Dude’s been good the last few weeks.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup
they don’t call him big red for nothin’.
by brooklynlovesorioles on Jun 21, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's going to no hit them, isn't he
by Dr Orpheus on Jun 21, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's looked good so 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 Jun 21, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah
all we need is for Dave Roberts to get back up there
by brooklynlovesorioles on Jun 21, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How did he become so hittable?
Seriously. Are all his strikes flat?
by Dr Orpheus on Jun 21, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Throwing the 4 seam instead of the 2 seam?
The 2 moves. The 4 doesn’t.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm positive
It’s not that simple. It can’t be. Right?
Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuke
by elk on Jun 21, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think
word has gotten around the league that he’s only throwing fastballs, and so batters are being more patient, meaning 1) he walks more people, and then 2) they get a hitter’s count and sit dead red on something right over the plate
by zknower on Jun 21, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which made that kinda-sorta changeup he just threw
that much more devastating.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I'm no pitching coach
so it’s just my theory.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly
I don’t think he looks that bad yet today…sure a couple of doink hits, a lucky hit and run, a few good hits…but overall he seems okay so far.
Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuke
by elk on Jun 21, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He finished off the 2nd pretty well
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice play Huff
too bad he was safe. Huff made a pretty good play for a overweight 3B who plays the position once every 2 weeks at most. Damn good try, Aubrey.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate small ball.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm
Danny Ks the side.
Maybe he’s getting some confidence.
by zknower on Jun 21, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
echoing previous comments...
mcclung v. cabrera takes me back. there could conceivable y be 15 bb b/w the both of them. i don’t care WHAT either of these guys has done this year, this has the potential to become a VERY ugly ball game.
that said, GO O’s!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If only we weren't giving up 2 outs here
Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuke
by elk on Jun 21, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good, a BB.
Now McClung will fall apart.
by zknower on Jun 21, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice wink from trembley
he’s having fun, isn’t he?
by zknower on Jun 21, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Danny up to bat...
let’s see what happens.
it’s tough to bunt when you’re 12 feet tall.
by getxstoked on Jun 21, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sweet jesus...
cabrera batting? IT BURNS!!!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you seen him try and swing??????
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he should take lessons...
from someone w/ playoff bunting experience.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear GOD Danny is tall
His strikezone is the size of me. Like, ALL of me.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is it really that wide?
just funnin’ ya duck. :)
by zknower on Jun 21, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not as thing as I used to be....
But I wasn’t kdding – I’m only 5’7”, and it might be accurate.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"He's taking all the way"
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by elk on Jun 21, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there a bigger gaping hole in a lineup than
Ramon Hernandez
Adam Jones
Freddie Bynum
Daniel Cabrera?
by math_geek on Jun 21, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But, but, but....
Freddie Bynum hit TWO homeruns last year! They went over the wall and everything!
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or really
just Bynum-Cabrera? That’s 6 pitches, 2 Ks. Doesn’t matter where you put ‘em. We can’t possibly worka pitcher with those two back to back. Ramon’s bad, but he’s not bad enough to be lumped in with these two assholes.
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by elk on Jun 21, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ramon and Adam have been competent to good lately...
Bynum is not much with the bat, and well, Danny pitches.
I miss the DH already.
by getxstoked on Jun 21, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even with a DH
we’re still stuck with Freddie batting.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
competent to good really?
Adam has gotten better, and Razor’s a Catcher, which gives him somewhat of a pass (except he’s not a good defensive catcher), but I don’t think either is in competent to good range
by math_geek on Jun 21, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adam I think fits in there
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by elk on Jun 21, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's OBPing .319 in June, and Slugging .478
He’s fast as hell, and gets extra base hits more easily for it, plus he’s got some power. But the .319 is still below average OBP, and he really needs to draw more walks.
He is still improved from that Golden Sombrero low in May, and I still love him, but he has a way to go to be a good hitter
by math_geek on Jun 21, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
btw...
is cabs working w/ a little extra breaking stuff tonight?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I think we was walking back to the dugout before the pitch even got to the plate….
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
cabs pitching like a man this inning
by Jimmy Chittwood on Jun 21, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not now...
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jesus.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, that's not good.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
christ, corey hart destroyed that pitch.
but hey, time to start coming back for us, right?
by getxstoked on Jun 21, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much
"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 Jun 21, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, if Cabs can keep it together
We cannot afford to make our bullpen pitch another 6 innings today
by math_geek on Jun 21, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
man, he was making good pitched. so irritating.
by zknower on Jun 21, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
S'OK, we got'em right where we want'em now
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by elk on Jun 21, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
btw, I posted this up higher, but don't think you saw it
Adam Jones is OBPing .319 in June, and Slugging .478
He’s fast as hell, and gets extra base hits more easily for it, plus he’s got some power. But the .319 is still below average OBP, and he really needs to draw more walks.
He is still improved from that Golden Sombrero low in May, and I still love him, but he has a way to go to be a good hitter
by math_geek on Jun 21, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's fair
I was thinking the other day that I rarely see AJ take any walks…hopefully his pitch recognition gets better and better…but I agree, I like what I see so far, and he definitely doesn’t deserve to be compared to Freddie Bynum.
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by elk on Jun 21, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no comparison to Bynum was made
at least not intentionally. I was just saying that Razor/Jones/Bynum/Cabrera was an absolutely terrible bottom 4.
Certainly Bynum is WAY WAY worse than Razor or Dr. Jones
by math_geek on Jun 21, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too many zeroes in the O's line score
for my liking.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good inning, Danny.
Now, everybody else, score some runs.
Please.
by getxstoked on Jun 21, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if Danny wants to score some runs he's welcome to
I just don’t think he can. In fact, I don’t think he’s ever done anything but strike out.
by math_geek on Jun 21, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was the bottom 3 of their lineup, but it was a damn good inning nonetheless
by math_geek on Jun 21, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
know what the problem is?
where’s the crazy dutch guy?!
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by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey, luke...
how about a homer, ‘kay?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
McClung
is losing the zone…now how about a hit?
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by elk on Jun 21, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thaaaaaaaaaank You
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by elk on Jun 21, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about a couple of walks/hits
THEN a homer?
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
baby steps
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by elk on Jun 21, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
excellent...
so, lama…how about a little somehting for the extra effort?
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by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And he says,
“Oh, uh, there won’t be any money, but when you die, on your deathbed, you will receive total consciousness.”
So I got that goin’ for me, which is nice.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gunga-galunga.
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by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
God damn it
Why Bynum-Cabrera NOW of all times?
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by elk on Jun 21, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cintron-Cabrera now.
I think that’s a good decision, Dave.
by getxstoked on Jun 21, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would have been a better one
before he handed in the lineup card before the game…
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would think he wanted to give some defense to Cabs
as he may need it
by math_geek on Jun 21, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just sayin
but Luke’s new haircut and sideburns make him look a lot better than his MLB stock photo.
Just sayin’.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes... goodbye bynum
"I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures."
by Jimmy Chittwood on Jun 21, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lets hope that doesn't come back to haunt us
Cabs is not under control enough that I’m comfortable with that Cintron as his SS
by math_geek on Jun 21, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow that backfired
"I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures."
by Jimmy Chittwood on Jun 21, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like Freddie woulda done any better
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow...
mike maddux has just a spectacular moustache.
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by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dammit, alex.
Freddy could have done that.
by getxstoked on Jun 21, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fuck.
not cool.
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by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
swing the bat, danny.
they’ll be too shocked to field the ball
by getxstoked on Jun 21, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The National League
sucks balls. This is stupid.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no kidding.
the DH is a good thing,
by getxstoked on Jun 21, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will Cabrera ever touch the ball with the bat?
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by elk on Jun 21, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no, he is the worst hitter in all of Baseball
by math_geek on Jun 21, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's that
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do they bother
giving Danny a bat? Just stand up there and take pitches. You’re not going to swing the damn thing anyway.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guts, Brian and Liz
for the Cubs series.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My goodness, Razor
THAT was quite the throw. Good job.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HELL YEAH CAUGHT STEALING
Blind squirrel finds a fucking nut
by math_geek on Jun 21, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aubrey's making some plays tonight
for only having 9 starts at 3B this year.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you see that quote where millar was making fun of huff sayin..
“he has a horrible body. that’s why he can survive on this team, as a DH”
by Y Not on Jun 21, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That may be....but
1) Kevbo shouldn’t be making fun of ANYONE’S frame
2) Aubrey’s doing a respectable job in the field tonight.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, I kind of hope he can get double digit Ks this game
that would be pretty awesome.
by math_geek on Jun 21, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather see a win
But I’m greedy that way
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lots of low-80s changeups...
is he being weaned off of the 2seamer?
or did they just decide he may need another pitch…
by Y Not on Jun 21, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
when the season started
they mentioned he’d been working on a changeup
by math_geek on Jun 21, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The thought of Danny with a changeup
makes me happy inside
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i gotta say...
i can count on less than a full hand the times i’ve seen cabs use breaking stuff so effectively.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know
this is turning into something of a game here. If we can get a couple runs (and I think now’s the best time to do it, guys) we’re right back in it tonight.
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by elk on Jun 21, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
c'mon, sugarbear!
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by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's in a funk
Very cyclical this year.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 for 5 last night...
he should have had one hit already tonight
by getxstoked on Jun 21, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look at his numbers for the past 2 weeks.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, it's weird...
doesn’t seem to be going about it in a conventional way, but his numbers are pretty much in line w/ his career thus far. i tend to think his d has taken a giant leap forward, not that it was bad to start.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, how about that...
huff is having a pretty good season. 14 homers is not crap.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ha!
palmer throwing hunter under the bus for the sunday losing streak.
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by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LUKE!
Let’s get some runs here, Mr. 90210
Oh, like he doesn’t look like Luke Perry now.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LUUUUUUUUUUKKKKKKKKKEEEEE!!!
wwjd, dog?
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by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
His the first FB He saw to RF bullpen
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey, hey, hey!
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by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's official
Bad Danny is in da house.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not unless he gives up runs
gosh, what kind of a fan are you?
by Y Not on Jun 21, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A very cynical one
This, this doesn’t feel like a game we’re going to win. We have GOT to get into MIL’s bullpen!
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But that DP was sweet
I think even Anita would agree
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So
Cabrera gives us a quality start, and we guthrie him? What gives?
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by elk on Jun 21, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I tried to tell you guys.....
but NO…., he’s a schlub from the Rays….
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was with you
our offense isn’t that good, no reason we should break his streak
by math_geek on Jun 21, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
btw...
so, palmer and thorne were talking about branyan and the three true outcomes. here’s an article from BP about it.
http://www.baseball-analysis.com/article.php?articleid=724
(please note the amount of dudes that have logged time w/ the o’s)
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, Adam's getting the OBP up, anyway.
2 walks. Maybe he’s getting a better idea of the zone…
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 walks for Adam Jones - that's mighty important
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by elk on Jun 21, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
very promising sign, maybe he's listening to me
by math_geek on Jun 21, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, with all those letters and e-mails you send
and the fact you FINALLY started paying attention to the restraining order, maybe he’s finally ready to listen. :)
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
did... cintron just hit that from the ground?
by Y Not on Jun 21, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, yes he did.
Cou;d have done a better job with a sand wedge
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cou;d = couldn't
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OSCARRRRRRRR!!!
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by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OSCAR
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by elk on Jun 21, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Big O!
3-2, folks.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
my god
a player from our bench just hit a…..a HR? Zuh? I can’t remember the last time that happened.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 21, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gary said
first PH HR this year. Is that right?
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
definitely.
i was thinking abuot that the other day. we hadn’t had one this year
by Y Not on Jun 21, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe...
when oscar did it last week?
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by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel like Knott did it at some point last year
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by elk on Jun 21, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YEAH OSCAR!
I’m just tuning back in. Did Danny pitch through the 6th?
by zknower on Jun 21, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes he did
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yahoo!
that was awesome!
by brooklynlovesorioles on Jun 21, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
chalk one up to you side of the ledger...
in cabs bowl 08.
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by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe he read my plaintive appeal on the FP earlier.
by zknower on Jun 21, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how much more plaintive could it have been?
none more. none more plaintive.
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by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
These guys disagree
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's wrong w/ being sexy?
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by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
None. None more black.
None are more…anything that Spinal Tap.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
at this point, i'd like to raise a prcticla question...
are we gonna do stonehenge tomorrow?
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by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
perhaps if we change the choreography....
by zknower on Jun 21, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that the problem *may* have been,
that there was a Stonehenge monument on the stage that was in danger of being crushed by a dwarf. Alright? That tended to understate the hugeness of the object.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Palmer's lobbying for O in the lineup tomorrow
with a lefty going.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well now we got that bullpen we've heard so much about
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by elk on Jun 21, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's get into that bullpen.....
And Nick? This would be agreat time to break out of your kinda mini-slump.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice to see the last of McClung.
Writing is God's way of showing you how sloppy your thinking is.
by typozzz on Jun 21, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and to beat him up a little before he leaves... so satisfying
by math_geek on Jun 21, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep – Salazar’s homer was a turnaround moment.
Writing is God's way of showing you how sloppy your thinking is.
by typozzz on Jun 21, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ended up being a rally killer
:)
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, the wheel's...
they’re coming off the wagon.
can’t you just see it?
birdland: the movie
they made one mistake: you took the lead!
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by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they made the mistake of letting you take the lead?
I don’t understand
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by elk on Jun 21, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Try this:
Movie tag line:
They made one mistake – they took the lead….
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah...
i been drinking. my editing skills are a little dodgy at this point.
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by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it was me last night
I got NO EXCUSE for typos tonight.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow, to follow up...
i just realized that the beer i’m drinking is 9% ABV. explains a couple things.
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by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, that certainly would
I’d ask how’s the taste, but I’m guessing you’re past that point now…
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah, no...
it’s not quite like that, but the defenses are down, n’ahmean?
it’s quite delicious. it’s a belgian-style ale from colorado. really digging the belgian ales this summer.
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by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really don't know beers that well
I don’t know an IPA from a lager. I’ll take your word on it. I actually drink Bud Select because it tastes the least bad of any beer I’ve had.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dammit, nick.
but it’s a one-run game now.
I think it’s possible to get into this thing again.
by getxstoked on Jun 21, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tides game on MASN at 5 p.m.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, uh, what the fuck?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll take that DP
but Cintron is looking downright Miggi-esque at SS. Too bad his offense doesn’t reflect that resemblance…
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gotta say...
having never seen braun play before, i’m suprised by his build. wouldn’t you guess a power hitter w/ dodgy defense would be of a more stout build?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's like if Brandon Fahey
started jackin ‘em out.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would pay good money...
to see Brandon Fahey hit home runs.
by getxstoked on Jun 21, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Save your cash
1 HR for NOR since he’s been back.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if he could get one...
out of Municipal Stadium in Hagerstown.
by getxstoked on Jun 21, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See ya, Prince
That was impressive.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey, hey, hey!
it’s maaaaattttt albers!
way to step it up, dude.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
one swing of the bat, baby.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was one of the funniest things I've ever heard
Palmer just declared cock (I assume he was referring to caulk) three times, and Thorne laughed twice.
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 Jun 21, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Razor, Jones, Cintron, Albers
on deck makes it quite difficult to magic a run this time.
by math_geek on Jun 21, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You pinch hit Albers and possibly Cintron
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 Jun 21, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, JayPay for Cintron
Who PHs for Albers?
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Although Quiorz for Albers might make sense
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mora?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forgot he was available
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who plays SS if we pinch hit Cintron?
by math_geek on Jun 21, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
melvin used to way back when
"I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures."
by Jimmy Chittwood on Jun 21, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What, when Clinton was still president?
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when he was amassing...
scores of playoff experience.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and...
i first read that as “cintron was president.”
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's that, too
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it gets complicated
With having to put in a new SS, but you don’t let that decision stop you from sending up a professional batter in the place of a professional pitcher.
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 Jun 21, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 million fans
have now seen the O’s this year
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i remember in memorial stadium...
...in the mid 80s, maybe, they hung a banner on the left field light tower which read,
“IT’S TWO MILLION TIME”.
They were trying to have the first year in which the Os drew 2 mil at home.
And they did, I think in the last week of the season.
by zknower on Jun 21, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1983
was the first year to break 2 million
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oriole Magic time?
This one would be pretty special considering who we have coming up…
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
isn't this one of those situations...
ripe for someone totally unexpected to jack one?
though, in fairness, i din’t realize that torres had stabilized the brewers closing sitch.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha!
what’s palmer asking thorne about pepper for? if my years of watching mlb have not led me astray “no pepper games allowed!”
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think that rule is routinely ignored.
by zknower on Jun 21, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is it?
i’ve actually never seen dudes playing pepper on the field, which, i would guess is sort of the implication of those copious admonishments, but STILL!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All we need
Is one guy to reach with less than two outs to give us a shot.
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 Jun 21, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we're screwed.
who’s pitching tomorrow? olson?
by Y Not on Jun 21, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ye of little faith
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude...
get the fuck out of here w/ that shit.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AJ has to reach
Or it is game.
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 Jun 21, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So much for that
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 Jun 21, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey
are we going to win tonight? just curious…
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 21, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Like Adam says
we can’t win them all, but we can win today.
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it doesn't look good.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We might as well win this one
Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuke
by elk on Jun 21, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mora PH
Here’s to a sttrike 3 looking
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Melvin if you hit one out
I will forgive you next time you bunt.
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 Jun 21, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
c'mon, melmo...
give this shit a ride!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's gonna hit a weak ground ball to short
well, saying that worked the other night.
by zknower on Jun 21, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here we go
Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuke
by elk on Jun 21, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 21, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, I'll be!
It’s a PH double!
"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 Jun 21, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shit
Come on knock him in Jay
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 Jun 21, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs