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Baltimore Orioles at Milwaukee Brewers, 2:05 PM EDT

Baltimore Orioles at Milwaukee Brewers, Jun 22, 2008 2:05 PM EDT


Garrett_medium Parra_medium

 

Today's

Starters

GS

IP

ERA

WHIP

BAA

HR

BB

K

W-L

  Bird_medium

Garrett

Olson (LH)

10

54.1

4.80

1.47

.278

5

20

36

5-2

  Brewers_medium

Manny

Parra (LH)

14

74.2

4.22

1.57

.280

9

36

61

6-2

Baltimore

1. BRob- 2B
2. Markickass!- RF

3. MelMo- 3B
4. Kevbo - 1B

5. No Flat Breezy -  LF
6. Dr. Jones- CF

7. G. Quiroz - C 
8. A. Cintron- SS
9. G. Olson - SP

Milwaukee

1. Rickie Weeks- 2B
2. JJ Hardy- SS
3. Ryan Braun- LF
4. Prince Fielder- 1B
5. Corey Hart- RF
6. Bill Hall- 3B
7. Gabe Kapler- CF
8. Jason Kendall- C
9. Manny. Parra- SP

Garrett Olson isn't going to win a Cy Young any time soon. But you know what? He's made a lot of improvement this year over last year. His ERA is down 3 whole runs, his WHIP is down 0.75 or so, and his BAA is 50 points lower. Now, that's 10 starts this year compared to 7 starts last year.

But isn't this exactly the kind of growth we were hoping for this year? Garrett Olson has done pretty much what we as Orioles fans (and one would guess what Andy MacPhail, Rick Kranitz and Dave Trembley) hoped for - get better at his craft while learning at the MLB level.

Think about how many the Orioles have tried this with before. We can revisit the list, but I'm guessing many of you just ate lunch, so I'll spare you the details. But Garrett Olson, and to a lesser degree, Brian Burres and Rad Liz, are showing signs they just may be MLB pitchers. And considering the state of the pitching staffs of many of our rivals - Dice-K is imploding for the PHN, the MFY can't keep a starter healthy - this isn't a bad place to be.

Garrett may win today, he may not. Breaking the 0-10 on Sundays since the first week of the season would be nice. But we will hopefully get to enjoy a 24-year-old left hander show he's learning something about being a MLB starter.  And a bunch of other teams in the AL East wish they had one, let alone as their 3rd starter.

MILWAUKEE NOTES: Rickie Weeks has indeed been activated and is in the lineup. Perpetual grouch Bill Hall has apparently whined his way into a start at 3B. And I'm still disappointed Corey Hart never wore sunglasses during the last two games.

-duck (Yeah, it auto-posted at the right time!)

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two things that we need to do...

1) Win on a Sunday

2) Beat a left-handed starter

Today would be a good day to start.

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 1:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We already did one thing we needed to do

DFA Freddie Bynum. Boom Boom is gone.

"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 22, 2008 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Check the story below this one on the front page

Actually, we’re brining up a pitcher. The Big O, Oscar Salazar, now backs up Cintron. It’s really his job to lose 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 22, 2008 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I missed that.

I do suppose that after Friday night, another arm in the bullpen is probably a good thing.

I guess Freddy will join the rest of the former Orioles shortstops and Norfolk…

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he clears waivers

and I can’t imagine he won’t. Who would WANT him?

"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 22, 2008 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

um, um, um...

yeah, I’m drawing a blank here.

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Nationals

"Whether your name is Gehrig or Ripken, DiMaggio or Robinson, or that of some youngster who picks up his bat or puts on his glove, you are challenged by the game of baseball to do your very best day in and day out. That's all I've ever tried to do."

by spike2131 on Jun 22, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guzman has SS on a lock over there.

Well, until the deadline when they flip him for a few prospects.

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Question...

can Olson hit at all?

Or manage to lay down a decent bunt?

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 1:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can't be any worse than Danny last night

or Lance forgetting the count…

"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 22, 2008 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why was Jim Hunter allowed in the stadium

by Orioles personnel? Couldn’t they flatten the tires of his rental car?

"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 22, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe he snuck in...

wearing a Gary Thorne mask.

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and a hip flask...

"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 22, 2008 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looked well inside to 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 22, 2008 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What the hell was that?

Stumble and throw a strike with THAT? Dude’s living 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 22, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

way to go Brian.

double to start the game.

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Brian's hitting .300 right-handed?

I never would have guessed 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 22, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah..

and only like .260 or something left-handed.

"Chickens are hard to catch." Jennifer Scott (Luuuuuuuke's Mom)

by dayzd toe on Jun 22, 2008 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nicky's 3 for 17

Yuck.

Hey, that’ll work!

"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 22, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess he's 4 for 18 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 22, 2008 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

JJ

“JJ Harder” – Jim Palmer

by dtuck81 on Jun 22, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's the sequel to "JJ Hard"

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by elk on Jun 22, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So we can expect

JJ Hard with a Vengeance? and then Live Free or JJ Hard?

"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 22, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Atta-boy Nick and Brian

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by elk on Jun 22, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I've....

Listened to a lot of MLB broadcasts, and I’ve never seen a broadcast team with a guy that never stops talking….ever.

Or one that doesn’t even tell you the umpires.

by dtuck81 on Jun 22, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Welcome to the Jim and Jim show

"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 22, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe

They aren’t worried about being down by 2, Jim

by dtuck81 on Jun 22, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really?

Try the Angels broadcast

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by elk on Jun 22, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Millar's going for the Ulimate Warrior look again...

"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 22, 2008 2:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

way to go, Kevin.

if you’re going to make an out, make it a productive one.

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jim is going off on Milwaukee

It’s fun to hear him tear into ANOTHER team besides the Orioles.

"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 22, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm OK with that

but in truth, he sucked balls that last day of the season.

"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 22, 2008 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's fun

To put it on closed captioning and see them try to keep up with Palmer’s 104 words per minute.

by dtuck81 on Jun 22, 2008 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, talking about earning combat pay...

How would you like to be the stenographer trying to do 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 22, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Remember people

there’s no DL for stenographers

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by elk on Jun 22, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

It probably talks a lot of rockets sciences.

by dtuck81 on Jun 22, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The ump clearly needs some help here

He’s got no idea what he’s doing out there.

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by elk on Jun 22, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know what JayPay is doing over at first

but he’s bugging the hell out of Parra

"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 22, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well done ump.

Well done indeed.

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by elk on Jun 22, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

At least Adam ended up walking

"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 22, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That whole thing was completely FUBARed

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by elk on Jun 22, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ed Montague is incompetant

Make a call!

"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 22, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ball 4 would have been fine

but the noncall almost led to JayPay getting tagged 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 22, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

But he was also kind of shielded out by Kendall.

by dtuck81 on Jun 22, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mike Maddux makes me laugh everytime I see him.

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by elk on Jun 22, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

or

"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 22, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Quiroz

Is so much better defensively than Ramon it’s amazing.

by dtuck81 on Jun 22, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They brought out their patience today

Not sitting around hacking at everything they see. See how much more successful they are when they don’t do that?

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by elk on Jun 22, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice pitch to start with

"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 22, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why is Rickie Weeks leading off?

His numbers are awful: .210/.325/..358

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by elk on Jun 22, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Because he's their leadoff hitter

Not every manager is as smart as DD

"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 22, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He must be fast

Not everyone learns the Corey Patterson lesson, I guess.

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by elk on Jun 22, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great inning for Olson.

We look good so far today. I hope Huff kissed Millar before the game for good luck.

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by elk on Jun 22, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was quite the run by JayPay

Cintron got it, but Jay was on his horse getting there. Nice to see.

"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 22, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice play, Cintron.

Now, prove your worth with your bat.

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 2:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dave just

Blessed himself.

by dtuck81 on Jun 22, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't wait to see Guthrie with the bat

I see a 2 home run game, since he’ll have to make his own run support.

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by elk on Jun 22, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Garrett Olson, taking pitches...

"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 22, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ned Yost, trying to get tossed....

"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 22, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Run him, Ed.

C’mon, do it. Do it.

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap

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by elk on Jun 22, 2008 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Garret Olson.....

making an infield hit!

Dave has said – NO HEAD FIRST SLIDES for pitchers.

Nothing stupid, Garrett…

"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 22, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Double steal

Com’on Dave. Do it.

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by elk on Jun 22, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I know he's only 24....

but, uh, NO.

"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 22, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Baseball's supposed to be fun

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by elk on Jun 22, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ask Chien Ming Wang how fun it is for the next 10 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 22, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tore a tendon

rounding 3B.

"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 22, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

That’s a freak injury, not because pitchers are simply unable to run without destroying themselves

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by elk on Jun 22, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still, 2 pitchers injured in the last week

I know, small sample size and all, but still. On any given play, the runner is the second most likely to be injured

"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 22, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tony Saunders

broke his arm pitching the ball. Clearly pitchers shouldn’t have to throw the baseball. Replace with Robots, just like Dr. Thompson wanted.

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by elk on Jun 22, 2008 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can he play SS?

Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks

by wickedwitch on Jun 22, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How many hits til 1000?

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by elk on Jun 22, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm guessing here.

but I’d say 999. Actually, 1000. That was an error.

"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 22, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I mean for Roberts

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by elk on Jun 22, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I knew that.

Really, I did.

I think 4.

"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 22, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Make that 3

unless MLB.com updates its stats pages in real time.

"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 22, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think

Elk meant for Roberts…?

by dtuck81 on Jun 22, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2-O Baby!!!

BRob is 3 hits away

Geaux Eaux's

by NawlinsOriole on Jun 22, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How many

Beers did Gary put into his carry-on bag?

by dtuck81 on Jun 22, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Er

Since they’re in Chicago he probably drove down there and will stay there for the series with the Cubs. Look out Windy City.

by dtuck81 on Jun 22, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What does he do on Sundays, anyway?

ESPN Radio for the Sunday Night 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 22, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

And probably drinks, heavily.

by dtuck81 on Jun 22, 2008 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Probably?

I’d say certainly.

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's hilarious.

"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 22, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

arrgghhhhhh!!!!!

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 Jun 22, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is gonna come back on us

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by elk on Jun 22, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Stupid double play

"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 22, 2008 2:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was nice

Seeing Prince’s Double D’s bouncing.

by dtuck81 on Jun 22, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Prince Fielder is a big, big man

Should be on third, not second.

And Adam, I know we’re not coming back here, but you MIGHT want to practice caroms in opposing stadiums. 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 22, 2008 2:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Prince is out of breath.

Someone get that man an inhaler.

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 2:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, that sucked.

"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 22, 2008 2:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey Jim

I guess playing the defense back in the top of the 1st didn’t hurt.

by dtuck81 on Jun 22, 2008 2:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate Corey Harts ultra shitty beard and awkward body

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 Jun 22, 2008 2:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You should

Never give up a HR to a guy that looks like a wishbone.

by dtuck81 on Jun 22, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just checking in quickly to point out that Mora is an asshole!

And also to say I’m deeply disappointed to see Bynum go…

by O'sFan21 on Jun 22, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, I'm sure you're just besides yourself with grief

over Freddy being gone.

"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 22, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now that MIL has its two runs

they close the roof. 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 22, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

how many times have they opened and closed that roof in this series??

it’s like they’re saying “looky what we can do”

by Steve. on Jun 22, 2008 2:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Must be a promotion

Buy an upper reserved ticket and win a chance to close the roof!

"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 22, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jim Hunter bringingup Eric Davis and taking chemo during the week

and then PLAYING the week before the playoffs. Chemo one day, lead off with a HR the next. That was crazy.

"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 22, 2008 2:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

boredom?

or there are storms rolling through the midwest, so that might be it.

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice AB

Fake Cowboy.

by dtuck81 on Jun 22, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Boy Parra looks really poor out there

How about some more runs then?

Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuke

by elk on Jun 22, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We're too busy GiDP

"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 22, 2008 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Terry Crowley Count

I think he’s up to 1.

by dtuck81 on Jun 22, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, this is retarded Victor Martinez reporting from Moscow.

WILL SOMEBODY P L E A S E STOP THAT FREAKIN’ MLB.com AD?

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

by Titov on Jun 22, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

AAARRRGGGHHH, KEEP WATCHING KEEP WATCHING KEEP WATCHING KEEP WATCHING

When can I stop?!? It’s like the instructions on the shampoo tube: Lather, rinse, repeat. Criminy, it could go on FOREVER!

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

by Titov on Jun 22, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so this Parra Mofo is off a little today...

go get ‘em Birds. I’m out at 4:30, little birds game to go to.

Anybody been to the luxury level seats at the Shorebirds? What are they like?

"Chickens are hard to catch." Jennifer Scott (Luuuuuuuke's Mom)

by dayzd toe on Jun 22, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I've been on the upper deck food level

Sweet view, pretty good food.

"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 22, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I envy you people...

and your minor league stadiums that aren’t 70+ years old.

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Perdue stadium's only 12 years old

and been kept up 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 22, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Municipal Stadium was built in the '30s

and you can tell.

opening night the plexiglass blew out the press box window.

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

"Chickens are hard to catch." Jennifer Scott (Luuuuuuuke's Mom)

by dayzd toe on Jun 22, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gooooood inning

Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuke

by elk on Jun 22, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So the pitcher makes up for it

DP on the bunt…

"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 22, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

bah

Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks

by wickedwitch on Jun 22, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No Flat Breezy

I like that nickname for Payton.

Geaux Eaux's

by NawlinsOriole on Jun 22, 2008 3:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Trying to keep the FP safe for kids...

:)

"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 22, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's the record for consecutive innings with GIDPs?

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

by Titov on Jun 22, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The record is 5

It was done on April 14, 2008 by the Mets against the Brewers ironically.

Geaux Eaux's

by NawlinsOriole on Jun 22, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanx! Um, there's no charge for this service, right?

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

by Titov on Jun 22, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

DAMN!!!

There’s a LOT of room out there in centerfield… too bad they closed the roof

"Chickens are hard to catch." Jennifer Scott (Luuuuuuuke's Mom)

by dayzd toe on Jun 22, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

word

"Chickens are hard to catch." Jennifer Scott (Luuuuuuuke's Mom)

by dayzd toe on Jun 22, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

10 runners...

damn it that’s a lot of wasted opportunity

Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuke

by elk on Jun 22, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah

SIX walks

"Chickens are hard to catch." Jennifer Scott (Luuuuuuuke's Mom)

by dayzd toe on Jun 22, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not every day

you have a pitcher give your team a 2.3 WHIP and you tell hmi to take it and shove it

Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuke

by elk on Jun 22, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well

they DID have a good reason for closing the roof.

"Chickens are hard to catch." Jennifer Scott (Luuuuuuuke's Mom)

by dayzd toe on Jun 22, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hooray!

Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuke

by elk on Jun 22, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice job, Kevbo.

you too, Juan Samuel.

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That, that was some BAD fundamental fielding by MIL

I’m used to us doing things like that up until this year. And nice job on sending Nick, Juan. Good on ya.

"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 22, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Peace out..

time to get the chitlens ready for the Little Birds game.
Anyone I should watch for?

"Chickens are hard to catch." Jennifer Scott (Luuuuuuuke's Mom)

by dayzd toe on Jun 22, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Crancer and Nowicki

"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 22, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We'll have to meet up sometime at a Shorebirds 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 22, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fo sho


Me and the Chillen’s at the “Baby Orioles,” as my daughter puts it… nevermind the pink hat, whatever it takes to get her interested at this age. Also, neverming the O’s garb, don’t have any Shorebirds paraphenalia (sp?), but it still works.

"Chickens are hard to catch." Jennifer Scott (Luuuuuuuke's Mom)

by dayzd toe on Jun 22, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think you can get a age waiver

on the pink hat.

"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 23, 2008 7:40 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awww!

Adorable family, dayzd!

Don’t worry about the pink hat. My niece has one as well. They’re little girls, what can you do? I tried to reason with her to no avail. I agree with duck, pink hat waiver until they hit double digits.

"We’re not concerned about what other teams think. I know teams come in here thinking we’re playing the Orioles. And then 9 innings later, they got the loss, they know what we’re about." ~Adam Jones

by Stacey on Jun 23, 2008 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i echo that sentiment, sir...

way to get the youngsters involved, pink hat or not. good lookin family, bud.

foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08

by j.q. higgins on Jun 23, 2008 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

4.0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 2 K

So far, so good. Keep it up, Garrett

"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 22, 2008 3:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

less than 50 pitches too!

Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuke

by elk on Jun 22, 2008 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tis true

Average less than 13 and inning and you’re doing pretty 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 22, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was a huge run

Markikass was haul some ass coming around 3rd.

Geaux Eaux's

by NawlinsOriole on Jun 22, 2008 3:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice leak, Milwaukee

Couldn’t find any caulk, guys? That’s gotta be a pretty big puddle infront of 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 22, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit, Garrett

Stop doing 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 22, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that was not what I wanted to see.

nice catch by the Brewers’ bullpen catcher, though.

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

uh oh...

"Whether your name is Gehrig or Ripken, DiMaggio or Robinson, or that of some youngster who picks up his bat or puts on his glove, you are challenged by the game of baseball to do your very best day in and day out. That's all I've ever tried to do."

by spike2131 on Jun 22, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is it

where little Garrett melts down. Shit.

by fishoutawata on Jun 22, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's in Good Danny mode

You may get 1 or 2, but no more – no meltdowns 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 22, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice play, Q

Way to back 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 22, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yes it is

"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 22, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Y'know, the Brewers' announcers are...stunningly mediocre.

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

by Titov on Jun 22, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We're into the MIL bullpen

This is a good thing, I think.

"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 22, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Roof AND panels now cloased

Apparently the ball doesn’t carry as 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 22, 2008 3:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

crap.

Cintron should have had that.

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit

Cintron should have gotten to 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 22, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Are you two related or something?

Or just president of his fan club?

"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 22, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

dag nabbit!

"Whether your name is Gehrig or Ripken, DiMaggio or Robinson, or that of some youngster who picks up his bat or puts on his glove, you are challenged by the game of baseball to do your very best day in and day out. That's all I've ever tried to do."

by spike2131 on Jun 22, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hw just gets rattled

and then loses the strike zone. Same thing happened last time. Did you see what his strike/ball ratio was up to last inning?

by fishoutawata on Jun 22, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jay Payton guns 'em down again...

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

by Titov on Jun 22, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Payton

Should really give Johnny Damon his arm back.

by dtuck81 on Jun 22, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How?

Other team’s good plays can’t be Birdland

"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 22, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was a great catch

that would have been routine if he’s playing where he should.

"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 22, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Garrett's day is done

"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 22, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bukvich in already

Nothing like throwing the rook into the fire….

"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 22, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Butt-vitch?

Huh huh…

"Whether your name is Gehrig or Ripken, DiMaggio or Robinson, or that of some youngster who picks up his bat or puts on his glove, you are challenged by the game of baseball to do your very best day in and day out. That's all I've ever tried to do."

by spike2131 on Jun 22, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Prince Fielder CRUSHED that one.

CRUSHED it, 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 22, 2008 3:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yup

Next week, hide his rental’s keys

"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 22, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

D'oh!

"Whether your name is Gehrig or Ripken, DiMaggio or Robinson, or that of some youngster who picks up his bat or puts on his glove, you are challenged by the game of baseball to do your very best day in and day out. That's all I've ever tried to do."

by spike2131 on Jun 22, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

His ERA is infinite right now...

"Whether your name is Gehrig or Ripken, DiMaggio or Robinson, or that of some youngster who picks up his bat or puts on his glove, you are challenged by the game of baseball to do your very best day in and day out. That's all I've ever tried to do."

by spike2131 on Jun 22, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The distance on that HR almost was

"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 22, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Congratulations, you've recorded an out, Bukvich

"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 22, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Givng up runs...

That’s not Birdland.

by dtuck81 on Jun 22, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We're his SIXTH ML team

Who knew?

"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 22, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why is it

in new stadiums, the bullpen phones still look like they are from 1971?

"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 22, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dave doesn't look happy

not at all.

"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 22, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, thats a shame

"Whether your name is Gehrig or Ripken, DiMaggio or Robinson, or that of some youngster who picks up his bat or puts on his glove, you are challenged by the game of baseball to do your very best day in and day out. That's all I've ever tried to do."

by spike2131 on Jun 22, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Brian, Nick, and Melvin.

Might be able to get this done…

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 4:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wusses

wont throw Nicky anything in the same zip code as the strike zone.

by fishoutawata on Jun 22, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I fall asleep for 10 minutes

and we go and get baserunners?

"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 22, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

if that's the case...

take another 10 minute nap and hopefully, wake up to runs.

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I woke up to see MelMo do 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 22, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, the phone rang

or I’m still asleep and we may be winning already…

"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 22, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's the way

“they’re going to DEFENSE it” – Jim Palmer…

I always thought it was called “defend it”....

by dtuck81 on Jun 22, 2008 4:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit Melvin

Just hit the ball normally.

by dtuck81 on Jun 22, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

runs through 2009 with an option

Not sure if it’s his or the team’s

"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 22, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stayin' Alive, Stayin' Alive....

"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 22, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Orioles Magic

Feel the excitement.

by dtuck81 on Jun 22, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thou shalt not use Orioles Magic in vain...

"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 22, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dammit

They just had to activate Richie Weeks TODAY, didn’t they?

"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 22, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good lord.

What do we have to do to score a run?

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh crap.

Jamie Walker against Prince Fielder…again.

I know it worked last time, but damn.

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's Jamie's 500th career appearance

Nothing bad can happen, can 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 22, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

D'OH!

You know it’s bad when Jim says “Uh oh” before the ball is actually hit.

"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 22, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Some one might need to sit down with Jamie

and talk to him about alternate career options at this point.

"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 22, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't WANT to get on the cart!

"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 22, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

just tuning in.

Looks like we have established the familiar run deficit going into the 7th.

Writing is God's way of showing you how sloppy your thinking is.

by typozzz on Jun 22, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

At least the Sox and Rays are losing...

Not so much for the BJs and Yankers.

by O'sFan21 on Jun 22, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sox are probably only losing for the next 45 seconds or so though because

...unlike the O’s they can score runners on 3rd with nobody out.

by O'sFan21 on Jun 22, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude, $1 tickets????

500 seats for $1??? I don’t care if they are sky high behind home plate, and walk-up only, that’s awesome.

"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 22, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the sunday cursing continues.

What the hell has happened to Jamie Walker this year?

Writing is God's way of showing you how sloppy your thinking is.

by typozzz on Jun 22, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah, BRob & Nicky...

this team does not do so well with an early lead. Soring in the first was the first mistake.

by fishoutawata on Jun 22, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Apparently

"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 22, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure Freddy Bynum

finds some solace in being featured in a MASN commercial 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 22, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Panels are opening...

we got a chance…

"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 22, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd say at least flatten his rental's tires next week.

"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 22, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

MOTA!

Offspring fans will appreciate 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 22, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

4 DPs today

Way to go, guys

"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 22, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jones!

base hit baby. Hope spring eternal.

Writing is God's way of showing you how sloppy your thinking is.

by typozzz on Jun 22, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3 outs left...

"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 22, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm pretty sure you will

I’d go with Huff

"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 22, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Somebody say something about patience?

Six-pitch friggin’ inning. I am not happy.

by fishoutawata on Jun 22, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kapler is getting as many looks at Sarfate

as the Birds got altogether this inning.

by fishoutawata on Jun 22, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mora has stranded 7 runners today

Anybody know what the record is for a 9-inning game?

by Lothar on Jun 22, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Went with Luke

"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 22, 2008 4:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Who's 0 for his last 10

so why isn’t Huff in there?

"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 22, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

who knows.

maybe Luke has good numbers against Mota?

He was in the NL Central for a while…

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

c'mon, Nicky show us something here.

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by typozzz on Jun 22, 2008 5:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll take that...

though Torres has been pretty lights-out lately.

Maybe pinch hit Huff for MelMo?

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

cya Mota.

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by typozzz on Jun 22, 2008 5:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that was a terrible fucking call.

how the fuck was that a strike?

fuck this umpiring crew, right in their ears.

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 5:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yep - that was wide. Wide like Prince Fielder wide.

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by typozzz on Jun 22, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fuck you, Mora.

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by typozzz on Jun 22, 2008 5:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fuck the umpire, actually.

it should have been 3-1, not 2-2.

by getxstoked on Jun 22, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up r