Gameday Thread: Orioles (41-38) at Nationals (32-50), 1:35 PM EDT
by duck on Jun 29, 2008 11:30 AM EDT
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PrintBaltimore Orioles at Washington Nationals, Jun 29, 2008 1:35 PM EDT
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Jeremy Guthrie (RH) |
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108.2 |
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Jason Bergmann (RH) |
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60.2 |
4.60 |
1.35 |
.283 |
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BALTIMORE B. Roberts 2b .294 A. Cintron ss .279 N. Markakis rf .286 A. Huff 3b .276 K. Millar 1b .242 L. Scott lf .278 A. Jones cf .274 G. Quiroz c .229 J. Guthrie p .000 |
WASHINGTON R. Bernadina cf .000 C. Guzman ss .312 E. Dukes rf .257 A. Boone 1b .262 K. Casto 3b .209 W. Pena lf .215 W. Harris 2b .186 W. Nieves c .274 J. Bergmann p .000 |
Jeremy Guthrie pitches on a Sunday, so the O's are already down 0 to -3. Hopefully, someone's let the air out of Jim Hunter's tires so he can't get to Nationals Park today. Or, maybe, since it's a split MASN crew, the O's will score in the innings Jim isn't calling the action.
Jason Bergmann is another member of the Nationals "What Do I Have To Do To Get A Win Around Here?" Club. Sure, his numbers aren't great, but they should be worth more than 1 win in 6 starts. Hopefully, his bad luck continues, and he'll have 1 win in 7 starts at the conclusion of the game.
Washington is suffering from some injuries again. Lastings Milledge went on the 15-day DL during last night's game, and his replacement, Roger Bernadina, will get his 1st ML at-bat in the bottom of the first inning today. Go after him, Guts. Paul LoDuca and Da Meat Hook get the day off for Washington, as does Everybody's Favorite Oriole (c) Melvin Mora, catcher Ramon Hernandez (day game after night game, you know) and Jay "Don't TOUCH My Cap" Payton.
Today's Conversion Day at the Concrete Palace, where fans can turn in stuff from other teams and get a Nationals hat worth probably about $3. Enjoy that if you go. But if you're reading this, you're probably not. And that's OK.
Let's Go O's.
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conversion day huh?
hope all the ex-o’s fans enjoy their new POS edition gnats hats. i’d imagine there’ll be a huge pile of old (but ever so slightly worn) birds caps when all is said and done.
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
Well, the "converted" goods
are going to Goodwill of Greater Washington, so 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
how do you not feel like a complete turncoat dick
forking over your well worn O’s hat during a season of Oriole-Magic-resurgence for a cheap-ass W hat during a season of “hell, let’s try LoDuca in left field”?
And what happened to not trespassing in your opponent’s territory? They’ve been advertising this schwag swap in the Sun for weeks.
You stay classy, Washington Expos.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
Seriously...
LoDuca? Left field? Really? THAT’S the best you got?
"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
EVen at our worst at SS
that is still better than LoDuca in LF. Mora in LF would be 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
if their trading in their o's cap for a gnats cap
then i doubt its well worn. it hasnt been fashinable for quite some time, and id imagine fans that jump ship that quickly probably dont rock the o’s cap when times are tough. wouldnt wanna get made fun of…
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
I've just stopped watching.
When I saw SI had the Yankees at #8 in this week’s Power Rankings and the O’s at #15, and the MFY were ONE GAME ahead of the O’s, I just gave up on national TV coverage. They have such a vested interest in the MFY and PHN doing well, they will make it seem like they are good even when they’re not.
And aren’t the MFY due for a good ol’ fashioned 8-game losing streak soon?
And yeah, I e-mailed the SI.com dude reminding him the O’s were only ONE GAME behind the Yankees. No reply. What a shock.
"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
Well there is the ratings that they obviously care about
but like really, the Rays could be in first place by tonight, and they get barely a mention.
"We might as well just win this game." -Adam Jones
Here's what I don't get
AT MOST, Boston has 5 million people, and that’s being generous. The US total population is 300 million. So, to draw fans of a metro area that include less than 2% of the U.S. population, you’re willing to alienate a good portion of the remaining 98%.
This makes sense how?
It’s why I stopped reading Bill Simmons – he went into All Boston, All the Time mode about a year ago, and I just don’t care. When I read a national site, I want to read about all teams and players of interest – not just NY and BOS. I mean, LA has more people. Philly has more people. HOUSTON, for crying out loud, has more people. I can’t imagine being a Rockets fan or a Dodgers fan or a Eagles fan and the only time you get pub is when your start player(s) go down, because we have to save time for that tragically important Yankees 7-2 win over Kansas City.
"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
It's funny how Houston is a "small market" team
when it is actually the #5 market
"We might as well just win this game." -Adam Jones
it DOES suck
One could argue that the Red Sox represent all of New England as a fan base, but I’m not going to waste my time being picky over the amount of Sox fans in Rhode Island.
Being a Dodgers (and Orioles) fan, I’ve completely given up on national baseball coverage. I feel like I see more Sox caps in LA now than Dodger caps, which is a result of the coverage. Then again, that is in the staunchy white areas. The Latinos are the best Dodgers fans.
The LA Dodgers fan base is huge! All I ever hear about is how Fenway sells out every game. No shit it does! Look at how tiny that park is! The average Dodgers attendance is larger, but the stadium is much larger, and therefore doesn’t get as much attention. What a load of BS.
I could rant all day. Dont even get me started with this LA Angels BS. If you live in LA, reply to this and we can joke about Mike Scocia’s “Howard’s Big Screen TV Superstore Commercials.”
Why cant someone love Koufax and Ripken?
by dodger_in_birdland on Jun 29, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
PS
I’m going to go see the Birds hopefully slaughter/play the Angels in that amusement park of a stadium in Anaheim in August. I think I’m going to try to sit down by LUUUUUUUKE. Maybe I could score a game ball. He’s such a champ.
Why cant someone love Koufax and Ripken?
by dodger_in_birdland on Jun 29, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
And give attention to the Orioles?
Last time ESPN and Sports Illustrated got “serious” about the O’s….was in 2005…..:(
Can’t wait for the game. Already on my second beer at 12:49 afternoon….I think im getting PISS DRUNK today because of all of the lady bullshit last night….I will enjoy watching a major defeat of the Nationals.
Dude, I would never seriously wear any hat that is given to me by a baseball stadium. The O’s hat I got on Cap Night is from DAP, and it’s basically the worst hat ever.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jun 29, 2008 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Think we have it bad?
How would you like to be a Rays fan? They’re actually within .5 game of the PHN, and everyone treats the MFY like they’re knocking down the door for first place. There’s a team in between people should be paying attention to.
"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
In fact,
with the exception of the Blow Jays, every team in the AL East is at least 2 games north of .500 yet SI and ESPN et.al treat the AL East as a 2-team race. Maybe someone at either organization will actually learn how to read the standings agate in the next 3 months.
"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
I do love my O's bucket hat
Reversible orange and black. Cool.
"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
Has anyone watched the Amber/Dr. Jones interview
on masnsports.com from the game last night? He makes a pretty ridiculous face at the end of the interview
"We might as well just win this game." -Adam Jones
Cintron batting 2nd again?
What is this madness? I know that with Mora out of the lineup Diamond Dave gets a little confused, but why not just bump everyone up a peg and put Cintron down at 7th or 8th? Despite the O’s handling the Cubs quite easily on Thursday, Alex Cintron was a giant black hole in the middle of the awesomeness.
"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
He looked good last night
But I’ve said for a week or so, why not put Jones there just to see if he gets better pitches to hit? With Markakis as protection, why not? Is it because he doesn’t 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
Not a bad idea
Especially since the Nationals seem to love giving Adam fat pitches. Put him in front of Markakis and who knows what could happen.
"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
Again with the DC logo
I like it, but surprising using the alternate logo two days in a row
"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
Yes it is
and not just because I think of Still President Bush every time I see 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
The DC cap is very sharp
I also prefer it.
"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
it always reminds me
of DC comics. I guess that works out fine, seeing as the gnats are pretty comical.
Why cant someone love Koufax and Ripken?
by dodger_in_birdland on Jun 29, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
The curly W is retarded because they don't use anything else in that font.
and – HELLO – how does it not infringe upon Walgreens trademark?!?
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
if i'm not mistaken...
it is EXACTLY the same as the senators logo and i believe.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 29, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice start, Brian.
I have a really good feeling about today.
"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
And nice start, B-Rob
"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
That was not so great, Brian
"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
Not so nice, B Rob
"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
The Sunday Streak ends today!
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
I certainly hope so
But I’d have liked to have seen Roberts score there.
And I say that since Jim Hunter doesn’t call teh whole game, teh Sunday Streak is not in effect.
"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
missed it.
but I guess Melvin Grounded into a double play, andwitched between two hits.
Good example why he shouldn’t be batting second.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
oh it is was cintron....
Good example why Contron shouildn’t be batting second.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jun 29, 2008 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
and Im drunk and I'm gonna leave
for the good of us all….
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
Nah, stick around
otrherwise, it’s just me and Stacey, apparently.
So, 1st MLB hit for the Gnats lead-off hitter. Good on ya. Now pick him 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
Jeremy, WHAT are you doing?
"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
This is not a good start, Guts
"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
Jeremy is doing his George Sherrill imitation
so, get out of this with 0 runs scored. George 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
out of my head, you
"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
Sorry
I’ll try and leave the place cleaner than I found 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
Guts doing his impression of Flat Breezy
"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
Yuk.
"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
Well, 1 run scored is better than 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
just 1...
that’s been the theme lately.
now, get it back, boys, and if you could get a couple more while you’re at it, that would be nice.
Guthrie will settle down now
I can’t shake my good feeling about today.
"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
That could have been a LOT worse
Soon as we get 2 runs, I’ll share that good feeling.
"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
Did Kevin even break his wrists on the swing?
Looked like a power 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
OOOOH, LUUUUUUKE with the cool shades....
"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
C'mon, Guts!
It’s the NATIONALS! Shut ‘em down!
"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
This is lame
"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
Nice out at 3B.
Would have been nice to get the out at 1B, but I’ll take 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
Wow, I thought he didn't get it.
I’ll take that call, 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
I'm so glad
we don’t have to see any pitchers bat after today. Until the World Series, that is.
"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
Thank goodness
"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
Jim Hunter! Ack!
Get out of here!
"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
My thoughts exactly
I think we have to put up with him through the 7th, though.
"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
Aubrey with the UPS!
Nice jump, 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
Jim Hunter
can’t remember a player coming up right from AA? Didn’t Markakis come up from AA? He never played at AAA, did he?
"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
*position player
and I’m right. I looked it up. Good stuff, Jim.
"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
Jim Palmerf just said a few days ago
Markakis never spent a day in AAA. Or maybe it was SC. I get them confused…. :)
"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
B Rob is also a O's farm kid.
Played at Delmarva, for goodness’ sakes!
"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
He played in AAA though
They were discussing if it’s easier for a hitter or a pitcher to jump from AA to the majors without going to AAA. Hunter said he could think of a number of pitchers who came right up without stopping at AAA but couldn’t think of any position players.
"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
I didn't know that B Rob went through AA
Guess I shoulda looked that 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
according to the baseball cube
he played 22 games at Bowie in 2001 before going up to Rochester.
"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
Buck's in grumpy old man mode again 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
Come on Millar
"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
And so much of NJ is 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
So Millar's keeping the blonde, huh?
Interesting selection…
No sunglasses for Scott this 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
Come on Dr. Jones, we need some runs!
"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
BARELY out
and I mean BARELY 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
Guts allowing a lot of baserunners
"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
Check the calendar
can remind yourself what day of the week 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
Woo Guts!
He is taking matters into his own hands!
"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
Guthrie with a double!
Well, if they won’t score, gosh darn it, I’ll do it myself!
"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
OK, Brian bunt him over...
I kid! I kid!
"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
OH NO
JEREMY!!!!!
"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
Oh, Judas Priest.
Now we even have t\he PITCHER getting picked 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
You can ask the same of
Cintron, Luis Luis, Bradon Fahey, should I go on?
"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
I know - it's not like he does it every day.
:)
"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
He obviousl had no idea what he was doing
He was so high after getting that double.
"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
always a good scapegoat
"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
Guts better get them 3 up 3 down
After that base running debacle
"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
You ask, you get
Now demand 7 runs for the O’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
No, no, no...
STACEY needs to be the one to ask.
"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
Damn
What the hell was Roberts doing on that flip?
One way to get a new SS is to hang that one out to dry.
Kill one Shortstop
Save a thousand errors
Yeah it wasn't great
I thought it was funny how the announcers gave all the credit to Dukes going in hard on the slide and none of it to Brian’s bad flip to Cintron.
"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
Ends up
that video is part oif a viral ad campiagn for a fitness water. Yuck. I mean, I knew it wasn’t real, but still…
"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
What video are we talking about?
I thought he was talking about the ball girl who just made the sweet catch on Cintron’s foul ball…
Here's the video duck was talking about...
http://www.youtube.com/v/4SqJz0NgnnE
But the first comment was about that Gnats ballgirl
Really old laptop
tried to crash on me when I tried using the link function. Thanks for the assist.
"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
Sorry, I thought you meant...
this one.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4SqJz0NgnnE
"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
I think
he tries to explain things that confuse him, assuming the viewer doesn’t know any better than he does. I’d love to see him explain the infield-fly rule – I think his head would explode.
"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
OK, enough of this
Guthrie deserves some run support. Let’s go!
"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
We really need to get into WAS's bullpen SOON.
"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
TIE BALL GAME!!!!!
Let ‘em boo!
"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
That's certainly possible
Forgot about 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
I heard a bunch last night.
Also I went to an Angels/Nats game on Tuesday and during the anthem there was a pretty loud “O” cheer. It warmed my heart.
LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKE
DONG
"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
With the sunglasses back on, I might add.
"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
I hate
When people throw the ball back. They should be kicked out for doing that, since they’d be arrested if they threw a bottle or some Jim Hunter freestyle rap CDs on the field.
Jim Hunter freestyle rap CDs
Now I know there is a fate worse than hell.
"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
+1 Well played
"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
Something tells me
Luke wouldn’t like that description of him.
"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
Luuuuuuuuke
just tied Aubrey to team lead in HR. Speaking of Aubrey, he needs just one more HR to tie his total for all of last year.
"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
Don Sutton
makes a lot of golf comparisons.
"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
Still can't believe
those seats behind home plate are $350 a PIECE.
"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
They looked very cushy
from my view of them from the upper deck.
"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
They'd need to have
in-seat foot massage, a $300 food and wine credit AND seatside waiter service before I’d even THINK of buyinmg one. For one 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
NICE!!
"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
Sweet, sweet, sweet double play
That wasn’t easy.
"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
Will Nieves' up to bad music is
This is why I’m hot. We had a good laugh at that when we went to the Nats game.
"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
*up to bat
"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
Da Meat Hook
is da man.
"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
toss up between him and Prince
"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
Prince would come up to bat
with 2 or 3 tofurkey dogs
"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
Nice play Aubrey
that’s two today
"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
that makes two of us
I mean, it’s not that I want Melvin to get hurt or anything, but it would sort of solve a problem.
"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
I will make it 3
I was trying to post similar sentiments when this old, old laptop crapped out 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
I'm not sure
Why the infield isn’t something like:
3B-SS-2B-1B
Huff-Roberts-Mora (probably too old to get taken out at 2nd)-Millar.
Where are you, Scott Moore, Mike Costanzo, and Billy Rowell?
I think
and this is just off the top of my head so I could be wrong, but didn’t Brian play SS in college but got moved to 2B because he didn’t have the arm for SS?
"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
Sounds familiar
"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
If O's go ahead now he gets the win, though.
It has to be this inning!
"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
So, JayPay is gonna play SS?
‘Cause Luke Scott better not be coming out of this 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
I wouldn't put it past Diamond Dave
Since he thinks Luke is such a butcher in the field.
"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
I sure hope so
JayPay didn’t look so sweet on defense yesterday.
"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
3-0
Brian put the damn bat down
"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
Oh, it's just a LOVEFEST on MASN
Geez, there’s a GAME on!
"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
Crowd: 39,824
A new Gnats record. Yippee.
"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
Bigger than they had on Opening Day
in their brand new park. That’s just sad.
"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
OK, so I was a little hasty, not wrong
NFD, NFD!
I mean, they guy hit a friggin’ 2B for himself—what does a guy have to do?
not get picked off?
"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
Fashion Police APB: Check out the douche behind home who paid $350 to wear a GREEN Gnats hat.
Will somebody please arrest him—NOW?
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
Not the worst I've seen...
The place: Municipal Stadium in Hagerstown, MD
The outfit: Green Hagerstown Suns hat, knock-off Derek Jeter jersey, Yankees t-shirt, eventually covered with a red Suns sweatshirt.
So terrible.
Whoa! You shoulda made a citizen's arrest.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
I did mock him until he put on the sweatshirt.
The guy was also giving a girl in a David Ortiz shirsey a hard time.
Epic failure, really.
Here's what we need
1) Typical JJ inning
2) HR from Markickass in the 9th
3) Shutdown Sherrill
"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
I can totally support that plan
"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
Those kinda hits are so frustrating
ugh
"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
Anyone else checking out the EURO final?
Just checking out the average American sports fan.
Uh, no.
If it had been the Women’s US team, I’d watch. Maybe even the men’s team. Euro? Got my 10 minute’s fill earlier this 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
Oh crap.
"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
Uh, Luke?
You’re not helping your cause in the OF
"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
That's true
that slide by JayPay yesterday was pure yuck.
"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
Methinks some more infield practice is in order
"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
YES!!
God Bless you Aubrey Huff!
"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
Awesome...
Aubrey looking good at the hot corner.
YES!
I want Aubrey Huff at third every day until further notice.
"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
I know I'm on his side
"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
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
Hey now...
Gnats don’t get to use Metallica. Not yours.
"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
Wherever I May Roam
WTF?
"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
weird.
I think Rivera is the only closer that should get a Metallica song until he decided to retire.
That's no good, Nick
"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
shit
I don’t want extra innings.
"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
As long as we win
"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
And pitchers pitch...
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
What's that on the back of Rauch's neck? His zipper?
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
I just had mine
engraved inside my ring. I mean, what good is that gonna do you when you forget?
"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
Yikes, sorry I asked...
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
Is JJ staying in?
"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
Why not?
When was the last time he threw? Friday?
"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
let's go nats/let's go O's chants going
nice to hear that sort of thing with nothing about the red sox or mfy involved
I am sure some idiot is yelling for the Red Sox
just to be an idiot
"We might as well just win this game." -Adam Jones
I'll take an out
of pretty much any kind. Not real picky.
"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
There's your popup.
"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
Scott
Jones and Quiznos in the 10th. I feel pretty good about that
"We might as well just win this game." -Adam Jones
I'd prefer Ovie...
"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
Never could figure out
how to keep a double-switch straight.
"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
LUUUUUKE, no sunglasses
I do not approve
"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
See? Shoulda been wearin' the shades
"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
There's some encouragement...
although the sight of ChadBrad and JW,B! warming up should scare the O’s into scoring 12 runs.
"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
Let's just hope
That if they go too deep into extras they don’t bring him back.
"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
This, this is 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
Deep breaths, people
They’re not scoring either.
They wore themselves out yesterday
"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
Intestinal virus
is NO fun. Been there, done that, had to go to the ER to get 2 IVs. It ain’t fun.
"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
Bob Uecker 2K8
Worst…video game…ever
Wait, is that an actual 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
Nah
Just funny how that sounded.
From Roch:
Guthrie has allowed three earned runs or fewer in 13 of his 18 starts this year, and two or fewer in nine of them.
What did he do to deserve this?
"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
What, us getting Tex 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
There is a certain similarity...
"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
Adam Jones, rocking The Matrix sunglasses....
"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
Millar doing his Bill Buckner impression
You’re not on the Red Sox anymore, Kevbo
"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
Sure, if I'm allowed to be sexist for a moment
but her voice leaves a lot to be desired.
"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
Worry about teh batter Chad
Two outs, dude. He’s the only one that matters.
"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
OK, called pitchout
that’s different. ‘Cause I said so. :)
"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
THROWN OUT at second!
Why isn’t Q starting? Have we decided on an answer yet?
"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
Nice throw, Q.
Someone, anyone, get us some runs…
I suppose either Mora or Hernandez up in the pitcher’s spot, right?
It's really raining in Baltimore
Let’s hope we don’t add rain delay to the extra innings.
"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
and now it's stoppped
So I guess it’s a brief storm.
"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
What kind of name is Johnny Holiday?
Ridiculous.
"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
Don't be bustin' on the legend that is
Johnny Holliday!
"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
Don't be named that, then
"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
I grew up to him
doing UMd football and basketball, or at least it seems 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
Sarfate, huh?
I am completely at ease with this decision. Nothing dramatic will happen 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
Spain still up 1-0 over Germany at 75:00. They may pull this off.
And they’re also hitting more than the O’s-Gnats’ game, too.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
Hey, someone else watching the EURO!
¡Viva España!
He has to
he lives in European Russia. It’s a law or something, everyone on that continent has to.
"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
Tough call. I was glad they killed Russia, of course. And I'm sort of tired of Germany, Inc., winning.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
I'll reserve judgment
for two more outs
"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
Tough choice....
"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
Don Sutton says
Dennis Sarfate looks like Jim Palmer.
Even I’m not old enough to have a judgment on 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
If interleague is such a big deal
Why is it over before July 1?
"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
Boone was safe
but not a bad play by 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
not much he could do with it
"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
Let's do it
Good part of the line-up coming up.
On to the 12th!
"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
12th inning...
Nicky, Aubrey, and Kevbo due up with LUUUUUUUUUUUKE should anyone get on base.
I’m really hoping for a big inning right here.
Nick? Got a suggestion.
Hit a HR. really. Now would be a good 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
I feel like he hasn't hit one in awhile
"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
MFY lost
Now we GOTTA win
"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
ok Nicky. We'll take it.
"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
Now, let's manufacture a run
Nicky is really handling those outside pitches the last few days.
"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
Buck: "He normally gives Markakis the ability to run..."
No, I think he mom and dad did that. Trembley gives him PERMISSION.
"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
I'd love to see a double into the right field corner here, Aubrey
Or a home run. You pick.
"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
Also acceptable.
"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
Would you believe....
a single?
"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
Here we go....
Kevbo. get it 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
Millar? Bunt?
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
ugh
That’s not what we wanted, Kevin. Should have followed Nick and Aubrey’s lead.
"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
Put the shades ON, 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
oh man
bye Luke
"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
Luke, that wasn't what we wanted
and you only get one “u” for that pitiful effort.
"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
It's all up to Adam
And as much as I like Adam, I just don’t have much confidence in him.
"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
I think they finally realized
not to give him fast balls right down the middle.
"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
Spain wins 1-0. Congratulados or something.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
Aubrey...
why are you more than 6 inches away from 1st?
"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
ADAM JONES!!
I’m sorry to doubt you!
"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
HOLY SHIT!
Adam Jones, Son!
"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
Our lifftle CF is growing up...
opposite field 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
Gave it quite the ride...
"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
I thought the CF
was gonna fall down tracking down that 3rd 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
Shut Down coming in!
I’m desperate for a quick inning, Georgie. Let’s not mess around.
"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
I set the line at 1.5
for baserunners allowed before the save…
You over or under?
"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
boy...
those don stanhouse jokes don’t get old, do they?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
What's the O's saying about Shut Down?
Never in doubt, Georgie, never in doubt.
"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
That's it
That’s what B-Rob tells him after every save, no matter how many runners.
Never in doubt, George, never in doubt.
"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
Adam Jones likes them Gnats! What a weekend!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
I'm trying to flateen my brim for Tuesday's Sherrill T-Shirt night
Any hints from Heloise on how to do that without destroying my well worn O’s hat?
iron? really heavy book for a few days?
"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
Wal-Mart usually has them for $10 or so
if you’re local.
"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
what the fuck
“Paul Lo Duca … .194 hitter. 4 RBIs. ... A line-drive, contact hitter at this stage of his career.”
1. When was he anything but? Do they think he was a power hitter?
2. He’s not a contact hitter. He’s hitting .194.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
He wasn't a power hitter
he’s made of pure grit, though.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Let's do this!
One more 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
Two down!
That’s my boy Aubrey at third!
"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
is it just me...
or has he looked pretty solid on defense this year?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 29, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
y'know
I’ve watched this and done other stuff since the sixth inning or so, but does this look, sound and feel like a fuckin’ spring training game to anyone but me?
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Now that you mention 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
I think it has something to do with the Nationals
line-up. Eek. That’s an amazing offensive team they have.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
It’s that, the relative emptiness of the stadium, the Nats red unis, and probably just the sun. I mean I’m not being mean, it just feels wicked laid-back for a one-run game with two outs in the 12th inning.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Jun 29, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Whodathunk
nobody would buy $350 tix?
Sad part is, it’s their highest crowd ever – a few shy of 40K
"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
3-0
gotta make it interesting
"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
There's 1 runner...
No pinch runner allowed. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Stupid NL rules.
Da Meat Hook, runnin’ the bases.
"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
Not gonna let the fake Russian launch one
"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
Dmitri Young is so funny looking
He looks like he’d rip the leg right off a deer and start gnawing on it.
"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
Only if he had some hot sauce near by
"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
OH COME ON
"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
calm down, shaggy haired hipster
That looked up. A little.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
oh my god!
are you fucking kidding me?
"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
NO NO NO NO NO!
That DID NOT Happen! Not to my Shutdown!
"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
it was borderline
Maybe he shouldn’t have hung that fucking breaking ball.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Jun 29, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
That woulda helped
I blame you, of course – we were JUST FINE until you showed up 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
If we're going the jinx route
How about Buck talking about them having 16 wins in June before the game was over.
"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
That too
Obviously, this loss goes on Jim Hunter. I mean, that’s it, right 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
seriously!
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Jun 29, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope, we sure can't.
2 over .500 isn’t as cool as 4 over .500
"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
seriously?
bullshit. where was that last pitch? strike three…and now this shit? fuck off.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
oh shut up about the rivalry
shut the fuck up about a stupid rivalry
"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
Also
why does everyone on the Nats wear a doo rag?
"We might as well just win this game." -Adam Jones
see this is what I hate about neutral commentary
Some really exciting shit just happened and the commentators do not give a damn one way or another. “Wow. What A Series.”
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
ronnie's a dillweed.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 29, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually, he's a dillweed
That’s been well established.
"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
"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
i was looking at condos today...
and an agent holding one open sort of LOOKED like ronnie. obviously, i could not buy a condo from a dillweed.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 29, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Well that was just great
Have a nice evening, folks.
"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
I cannot even fathom what just happened
That was the most unexpected walk off I have ever witnessed.
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
Well
Considering that the Nationals haven’t won a series at home since May, George Sherill is a top 5 closer in the league, Belliard is a horrendous hitter, the Nationals are a AAAA team, and it was essentially a home game for the O’s; I found it surprising.
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
George Sherill is a top 5 closer in the league
Ehhhhhhhhh…
Belliard is a horrendous hitter
Belliard’s adjusted OPS+ coming into today was 91, which is four points higher than Adam Jones.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Jun 29, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Sherrill top 5 in AL
OK, so who are the FIVE in front of him? I’m not saying he’s the best, but he’s top 5 in the AL, wouldn’t you say? That’s only top 1/3 in a 14 team league.
"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
Francisco Rodriguez
Jonathan Papelbon
Mariano Rivera and his 0.74 ERA
Joe Nathan
Fatass Bobby Jenks
Joakim Soria
Troy Percival
All having better years than Sherrill. He has 26 saves because the Orioles are in a lot of close games.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Jun 29, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
OK, but Sherrill's next on the list!
Seriously, you have Shutdown in the bottom half of the AL?
"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
yeah?
It’s not that he’s bad, but he’s not a top five closer. Maybe in fantasy baseball. He’s the fourth-best closer in his division. I’m not crapping on Georgie, just saying there are at least seven better closers only in the American League right now. Guys I’d rather have in for the ninth inning.
Frankly I think Jim Johnson could do that job just as well as Sherrill has, not that I’m suggesting they switch them. Sherrill’s done a fine job this year.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Jun 29, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
JJ is destined for the rotation
if Tom Davis is to be believed. He says he hears that when Chris Ray comes back, he goes into the 8th inning slot with Shutdown closing and JJ going to the rotation next 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
well Johnson started in the minors
But I think his stuff might be better suited for the role he’s in now. Who knows, though? Maybe he turns into a solid, unspectacular starter that lets the defense work for him and does his job. It’s worth trying, though. Absolutely. Even six innings a night is a lot more valuable than one.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Jun 29, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe he turns into Jeremy Guthrie
Let’s dream big.
"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
I'll agree with you
I am not sure I would definitively put Sherrill in the top five, but he is in the mix of best closers in the league. Rivera, Papelbon, Krod, Nathan, and Percival are head and shoulders better than Sherrill, but I am not completely sold on Soria and Jenks being flat out better. This is just me but I still think that Soria is going through the period in which hitters have not seen all that he has and by this time (a year and a half into his career) the hitters should be making full adjustments to what he has if they ever do. I still think he is vastly underrated as he plays for Kansas City, but he reminds me of Chris Ray to be honest. Jenks has been good for a while but this year I think he is somewhat walking the line. He has turned into a pitcher that likes to put the ball in play more and has a higher WHIP than Sherrill does if I recall correctly. George doesn’t have a good K/BB ratio, but his ERA is inflated as he has been in a few games where he gave up a ton of runs in non close situations and it is tough for a closer to bring down his ERA effectively.
That said I revoke my statement of him being a top five pitcher but still throw him in the mix for top 6. You gotta remember that although Sherrill has had more opportunities than the other guys, he is still converting nearly all of them. In addition, these saves that he is getting aren’t three run saves to pad the stats, but one runs games where the pressure is on.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
what
Why would you not be sold on Jenks or Soria but be sold on Sherrill who’s had a first half of pretty good closing in his career? Soria dominated in 69 innings last year and is even better this year, and Jenks has been doing a good job since 2005.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Jun 30, 2008 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
I am not saying
That I think Sherrill is incontrovertibly superior than Soria and Jenks but you could make an argument for him being slightly better or on par with them, thus placing him in the top 5-6.
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
what is it?
b/c i think soria has been superior to sherrill this year. jenks may be slightly better, but it’s definitely a closer call.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
y'know?
that might be up there for me.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 29, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
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
yeah me too
I don’t know why though since G has been walking tight rope act all year. But when Belliard hit that ball, I was thinking foul all the way.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
Well, I was screaming NO NO NO NO the whole 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
Yeah
My rational has been that he had to lose one sometime, especially with what happened in Milwaukee the other night.
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
Yeah, bases loaded with 0 outs
twice in a week and no runs scored? You’re living on borrowed 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
I can't f#cking believe this. Judas F#CKING P R I E S T.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
Welcome back to 2007
"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
I don't think I'm ready to say that.
If it was 2007 we would have given up 15 runs to the Nats somehow.
A 3-2 loss on a freak walk-off, I’m not too worried.
Not sure what else he was supposed to do
Team got the lead in extras, and he brought in his closer. What else is there to do?
"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
To leave a message for Mr. MacPhail, please press 1
"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
And Dale Jr just got crashed out in NH
Beautiful. Next thing I know, Alexander Ovechkin will lose a arm in a freak Russian bear hunting accident and Gary Williams will decide to enter a seminary. 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
Excuse you
It’s Adam Jones.
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
he crashed out to make room for Kenseth
Need some points, y’all!
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Jun 29, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
You know my feelings on
Matt W.L.B. Kenseth.
"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
OT: Kyle Busch totally got spun out
on a caution lap. Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy. He definitely deserved that to happen about a half dozen times 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
Kyle Busch is an asshole. We’re in agreement here.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Jun 29, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Juan Pablo just took him out on a caution lap
Straight out crashed him out. 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
I think Tony Stewart is going to cry
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Jun 29, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't believe
he didn’t punch the TNT reporter.
"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
yeah
I thought he might lose it. He had that ol’ crazy look in his eye.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Jun 29, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's please just breathe...
Walk-offs happen. Don’t throw this team over the bridge just because of one bad game. We’ll come back out tomorrow and get Kansas City. Enjoy your Sunday.
word
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Jun 29, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
and the Yankees lost today...
so it’s not all doom and gloom, hopefully Houston can comeback of PHN, and give the Rays sole possesion of first, because how awesome would that be?
But I still would have liked
4 games over .500 than 2 games over.
But, to a theme I wanted to pursue in a FanPost.
When is this team going to go on a serious streak? I mean, Kevbo can fantasize a 12-2 run, but where’s the 10-1 streak or the 7 game streak? I just wonder if they have a streak like that in them. The MFY have pulled one off. Even Tamps can reel one off. But do the O’s have a 10-2 run in them?
"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
probably not
They don’t hit enough.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Jun 29, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
So would I, but you take what you get
And I really feel like it’s coming. Maybe (probably?) I’m deluded, but I feel like after the Break, they’re going to get hot.
It just seems frustrating
with the feeling that this team can’t win more than 3 in a row. Of course, they don’t lose many more than 4 in a row this year, either, and we’ve been within 3 games of .500 most of the year. I just would like to get on a serious run.
"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
TEX has been hot
and KC tore up interlague play. May not be as easy as we’d like.
"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
How have they been the last 2 weeks?
Lots of teams have changed since April. Hell, Detroit’s back above .500, as are the Rangers.
"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
I can very easily see
us losing 3 of 4 to KC. Look at the match ups:
TOMORROW—Royals, 7:05 p.m., MASN
• Starters: Royals’ Zack Greinke (7-4, 3.40) vs. Orioles’ Brian Burres (6-5, 5.29)
Who knows if BB will even pitch, and even if he does, it’s advantage, KC.
TUESDAY—Royals, 7:05 p.m., Ch. 13, MASN
• Starters: Royals’ Luke Hochevar (5-5, 4.60) vs. Orioles’ Radhames Liz (2-0, 5.70)
50/50 here. Let’s say Rad steps up and the O’s win.
WEDNESDAY—Royals, 7:05 p.m., MASN
• Starters: Royals’ Gil Meche (6-8, 4.66) vs. Orioles’ Daniel Cabrera (5-4, 4.53)
Less than 50/50. Meche isn’t the pitcher they thought he was, but Bad Danny’s shown up in 4 of his last 5 starts. Advantage, KC
THURSDAY—Royals, 7:05 p.m., MASN
• Starters: Royals’ Kyle Davies (3-1, 3.34) vs. Orioles’ Garrett Olson (6-3, 4.76)
Advantage, KC. Olson’s been doing it with smokes and mirrors and chewing gum and baling wire all year.
Both offenses can be anemic. I may come down to who can score 2 or more runs. But I can totally see us winning 1 of these 4 games. I’d like to think we can win 3 of the 4. But I don’t really see it happening.
"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
Kurt Busch wins NH
He was appropriately humble about it. Someone in that family’s getting some maturity.
Ask Kyle if he was the best car when he won Doveer in teh mid 90s – half the field crashed out in front of 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
how about that final top five?
22, 30, 36, 17, 25, 34, 24, 8, 5, 23 in the Cup standings coming in today.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Jun 29, 2008 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
er, top ten
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Jun 29, 2008 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Been one of the weirdest years in years
The situation with Smoke kinda came out of nowhere, Kyle either winning or top 10ing every race, and Dale Jr staying stangely competitive.
"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
tell it Juan Pablo
“It gets to a point where it’s too much.”
Did you turn into him intentionally?
“Uh…yeah. Same as he did to me.”
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Did you hear the BS Kyle was running?
“I barely touched his rear quarterpanel..don’t know what his beef was.”
Right, Kyle. 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
Not being able to win 3 games in a row
Is a HELL of a lot better than not being able to STOP a 3 game losing streak….
This was our 80th game. Our 10-game sets have unraveled as follows:
6-4
5-5
5-5
5-5
4-6
5-5
6-4
5-5
As long as we keep on NOT LOSING, the wins are bound to come….
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
I'm greedy
I want that 10-2 run. The MFY can string one together with their patchwork starting staff and Matsui out, why can’t we?
Seriously, how in the hell are the MFY winning games these days?
"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
I
Am a pessimist. I think that it is more likely the O’s go 2-10 than the other way round.
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
I don't see 2-10 happening either
4-8? Sure. But 2-10? Nah, I just don’t see it in this team.
"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
I don't think they'd lose 10 of 12 either
But that doesn’t change the fact that I think it is more likely that would happen than they win 10 or 12. Going on a streak like that requires hitting to pick up the team when the pitching isn’t doing it. With the division that the O’s are in and the state of the hitting all year and pitching as of late, I just cant see it.
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
I can't deny 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
they have a lot of good players?
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by Scott Christ on Jun 30, 2008 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Really?
A-Rod and Damon are above .300. No one else (not on the DL) on the team is over .290. Their pitching isn’t much better than ours right now, if not worse. How did they put 7 games in a row together, and why can’t we?
"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
Here is the Yankees most commonly used lineup this year with OPS+
Damon 128
Jeter 98
Abreu 118
Rodriguez 164
Matsui 132
Giambi 150
Cano 72
Molina 53
Cabrera 79
Here is the Orioles:
Roberts 126
Mora 84
Markakis 132
Huff 124
Millar 96
Scott 135
R. Hernandez 77
Jones 86
Bynum 30
That’s not even looking at pitching.
"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
w/ pitching...
BOTH pettite and mussina are pitching like guts is pitching, joba seems to have figured out how to start and not suck and their back 2 are solid. o’s can really only rely on guts day in and day out, i’d say. b/w olson, liz, cabs and burres…maybe half of that bunch turns in a solid performance per turn in the rotation?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Matsui's on the DL
Of the ones left, the Yanks has 4 with an OPS+ of over 100, the O’s have 4.
I mean the last 3-4 weeks, the MFY have been winning with chewing gum and bailing wire. Why can’t we get a string of 10-2 with chewing gum and bailing wire?
"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
True
But Giambi and A-Rod are head and shoulders above anyone on the O’s, OPS+ wise.
"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
A-Rod and Giambi are killers
Plus we’ve been pretty damn fortunate this season. The 1-run stuff is a lot of luck either way.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Just tell me...
we don’t play the Rays anytime soon.
"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
Should be good and cooled off
and demoralized by then. The Rays, I mean.
"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
Worst HR call ever
on ESPNews:
“Hanley Ramirez – He’s got 99 problems, but that pitch ain’t one!”
Besides the fact it’s 2+ years too late, that’s just wrong.
"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
How about Jim Hunter's 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
F#ck the "Get over it" sh#t. This game WAS over. Ump nods off for a minute-- hey, fine, he'll get the next one.
O-o-f#cking-o-ps. No next time this time. Hey, sorry!
$x%x this #$x%x!Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
This whole Gnat thing
is really catchy. Why arent there any “Gnatty Boh” jokes going around?
Why cant someone love Koufax and Ripken?
by dodger_in_birdland on Jun 29, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions
'Cause Natty Boh was started in Baltimore
and not DC?
"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
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