Gameday Thread: Royals (37-45) @ O's (41-39)
by Scott Christ on Jun 30, 2008 5:10 PM EDT
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PrintKansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles, Jun 30, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
7:05 :: MASN :: 75° W 5-10 MPH :: Rain: 30%
Today's Starting Pitchers GS IP ERA WHIP BAA HR BB K W-L Zach Greinke - RH - #23 16 106.0 3.40 1.25 .248 15 33 84 7-4 Brian Burres - LH - #56 14 (16) 81.2 5.29 1.54 .302 12 27 39 6-5
Kansas City is smoking hot right now, having won 12 of their last 16, five in a row on the road (June 14-19, against ARI and STL), and having gone 13-5 in interleague play this year. They have dropped their last two, though, so let's hope we can send them sliding and just ignore that hot streak they were on.
Zach Greinke is a hell of a good pitcher, so today is no small task. You know, years ago, the stigma behind Greinke's development interruptions might have chased him out of baseball, as teams might have been afraid of taking a chance on a "head case." Good for him being honest, and good for the Royals accepting and helping him as much as they could. They're rewarded with an arm that looks as good as was advertised when he emerged as a prospect.
I hear tall tales, whispers in the wind, and folk songs about Brian Burres, the hard-working man who worked very hard, unlike other athletes. They say that when times are tough, he knows how to overcome -- a sixth sense, if you will. A deep-down place inside of him that brings out a superpower that topples all foes. As his earned run average climbs and he approaches being real f'n bad, I greatly look forward to seeing him activate his special finishing move. GETOVERHERE! Hadouken! Stunner!
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and, y'know?
perhaps even more wacky than amber’s pitching predictions is that sorry, no-account brian burres may be the first starter to 10 wins on this team if garrett olson doesn’t get there first.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
Hey Adam Loewen is the new left handed specialist
It’s gonna be hard for a LHS to bag 10 wins, but I’m sure any baseball person would tell you for Adam Loewen its a “very reasonable number”
Just Got Back From Houston
I went to the Stros PHN game on Sat. in which the PHN lost 11-10. It was a great game.
I didn’t have my computer so I was unable to watch any of the O’s Nats series. It really sucked ass. I’m so glad to be back home.
Geaux Eaux's
Agreed
I’m keeping Jim Hunter in my basement.
Daniel Cabrera is are most experienced starter?
I guess that makes sense, but that’s scary to hear.
*our
I don’t do grammar.
They were just rolling off the tarp as they went off the air, right?
It shouldn’t be long.
ORIOLES BASEBALL!
Go get ‘em boys.
After seeing Diamond Dave
talking about both Adam Loewen and Brian Burres, he definitely reminds me of my mom.
"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
did they show the thing...
where he was saying re: burres, “i told him, ‘don’t make me come out there!’”
?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
weird thing is...
looked like he was safe from one of the nagles they showed.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
boy, for a game that started late...
looks like it’s going to be right back on track.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
I seriously thought it was Mel Brooks for a second
then I realized it and I was sad.
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a guy like lee corso...
you kinda just gotta let him do his thing.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
that was some bush league shit...
seriously…what the hell is wrong w/ that guy?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
jesus, what a shitty pitch...
burres forget that this isn’t beer league softball?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
Terrible crowd
I know it is raining and it’s the Royals, but still…
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 should have just stepped out of the box
If he was taking that much.
Theres a reason Guillen doesn't play right field anymore
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
I stepped away...
and was wondering why you all were forgiving Razor. Now I know!
The future is Hayden Penn?
I’m skeptical that the future will ever come then.
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Good one, Gary.
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
weird...
is that gary doing his teddy roosevelt impersonation?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm calling...
a home run this half inning. huff or scott.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
still got scott!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
no such luck
Greinke fears 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
and he should.
oh, well.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
for real...
if luke scott did not exist, he would be a great sidekick in a baseball movie.
jesus freak, gun nut, student of the game. not at the head, bro.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
apparently...
a wussy w/ a peahead. his hat looks HUGE on him.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Greinke is pretty good.
"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
gary, gary...
did you just compare burres and greinke? no, g. no.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
is it possible...
that buck makes gary stupid? actually, as b/w gary, buck and amber, there was a record amount of nonsense talked in that inning.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
Burres is making some great pitches out there
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
poor defense...
rally-killing homers. the list goes on….
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
its time for guillen's two out stats
to regress to the mean.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Great ab Adam Bomb
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Nice, Adam!
Don’t screw it up, 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
lets fight, cintron
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Alex Cintron!
I like you 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
Pretty egregious mistake by Greinke
Nice work Cintron.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Zack Greinke looks so young!
I feel like I should fix him some milk and cookies.
"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 comfort for the enemy...
I’ll take the milk and cookies…sacrifices must be made.
The strikezone has been a wandering minstrel this season
Good one, Gary. Have another drink
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Man Nicky was running his ass off.
I think if he had been in right field, that ball would have been caught.
"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
We're like sharks
smelling blood
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
When was the last time the O's had an inning like this?
It’s like a conveyor belt.
LUKE FINISH 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
With all these runs being scored
somewhere Jeremy Guthrie is crying in the dugout
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Nice inning, boys!
"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
Baseball in the 21st Century
Let’s go to Wikipedia!
Standing O for pitching 5 innings!
Guess we don’t expect much from Brian Burres.
"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
Burres wins 15
and still has a 5.00 ERA. Guthrie loses 12 and has a 3.00
"We might as well just win this game." -Adam Jones
Good job Burres
/clapclapclap
Yup
http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/team/coach_staff_bio.jsp?c_id=kc&coachorstaffid=117366
"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
Bucvich is awful
"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 inning is right! Funny, when you do it right, it looks so...easy.
Meanwhile, Moose pitched well but is looking at a ND at best in NY (in a game I’ve been watching on big-screen HD—and man, is this not MLB.com).
Rays also beating the Sawx at the Trop, hee-hee.
The YES network is billing the upcoming Sawx-Yerks series as the biggest Duel of the Titans since Athens vs. Sparta. Yes, as they battle desperately for…third place.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
I've decided to listen to ABBA in Swedish
rather than Buck and Gary. Let me know if I miss anything.
"We might as well just win this game." -Adam Jones
This guy sucks!!
I miss Phat Albers.
"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 doesn't have much of a future in the majors
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
That twelve inning game just sucked
god I hate pink hat nation south
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
In hindsight
Could’ve milked a few more pitches out of Burres.
Was at 95 or so
and DD is under the impression he can’t go more than that. Read the quotes about whether Brian was usable this weekend? “He’s almost fragile” I believe is a direct quote. Of course, DD sounded pised about a LOT of guys this weekend. That calling out of Loewen was legendary. And even threw Hayden Penn under the bus for extra credit.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 get the feeling that dave is very stubborn sometimes..
he’ll leave someone out there to try and prove himself right, or somethin…
Late to the party
but it was cool to listen to teh bottom of teh 5th with my kids and wife on the way back from a swim meet – my daughter’s slowly becoming an O’s fan. And her nickname for New York is now the Yuckees. You gotta love 11 year old kids.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Well, she IS 11.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Uh, NO.
She’s busy watching the Olympic Trials for swimming. Her sites lean more towards Neopets and Webkinz.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
also
I have no idea what Neopets and Webkinz are.
He-Man? Thundercats?
"We might as well just win this game." -Adam Jones
Check them out
Neopets.com and Webkins.com
Just make sure you’re sober – weird, weird stuff. And she’s getting into Sailor Moon on Google Video – friend at school turned her on to Japanese anime.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Sailor Moon's a decent intro.
We’ll work our way up to Ghost in the Shell in a few years.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Agreed
A good start for an 11 year old. But be careful. A LOT of that Japanimation is disguised to be, eh, less “advanced” than it really is.
You can't fix stupid. Stupid is forever.
Yeah, I'll be getting a lot more familiar with the genre
if she keeps up the interest.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 mostly from the old school stuff
Battle of the Plantes, Star Blazers & my perennial all star favourite, Robotech.
You can't fix stupid. Stupid is forever.
I like webkinz
I mean, I don’t own any or anything, but it’s a cool website
"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 11 and 8 year olds love it.
By the way, which film did you go with for the nieces, and did they like 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
Ah that's Saturday
They’re staying over with me. They’ve unanimously voted for Wall E though.
"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
Couldn't go wrong either way.
First 30 minutes have virtually no dialogue, though. But it’s awesome. And “Presto,” the short before the movie, may be their best 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
Hello, Greyhound? One ticket to Norfolk, please, for a Mr. Bucvich.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
I'M WORKING ON 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
Bus leaves at 10:20 – there’s still time. Pic pops to readable version.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Bye Zack Greinke!
Stop by for milk and cookies after the game if it’s not after your bedtime.
"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 would really like
for Tampa Bay to sweep the Red Sox this week. That would be so awesome.
"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
While we sweep the Royals?
And the MFY get swept? I’m all for it, even if Toronto splits their series.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Yes, Yankees have to get swept also in that scenario
I’d hate for them to get a sniff of first.
"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 near 1st is unacceptable.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Michael "I suck at everything" Kay
just pointed out that Milton Bradley is the name of a game company. Oh, really?
"We might as well just win this game." -Adam Jones
Wieters is just 3 for 14 in Bowie
Ships his lazy ass back down.
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
GF just called, but I got to watch the game on mute
To summarize - Hits are awesome, especially when they are in a row.
Bukvich is not good at baseball. Send him away (bring back Oscar Salazar!)
Salazar is afraid to hit another home run or he'll get sent down to somewhere else
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
I think this team
has decided Brian Burres is not allowewd to lead the team in wins. Even if it’s a tie.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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, that sucks.
He drops the ball and that’s a BALK? Really?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 motherfucker....
Who the fuck does Thorne work for? Screaming out IT’S A BALKKKKKK!!!!!! like that? Jesus Christ.
No, that was the on-field sound
and the 2B umpire screaming 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
no way
honestly, i wasn’t watching, but i was listening across the room and it sounded just like Thorne. Whoever it was had a mic on him – it was not a field mic.
OK, THAT is the collest avatar on the site.
Never change it, OK?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
You know, scoring about 4 more runs
in teh BOTTOM of this inning would make me feel a lot better. This is feeling a lot like 2007 right now and I don’t like it one bit.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 throwback night!
this game reminds me of 2007
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
That was the most telling comment yesterday: duck's "Welcome back to 2007."
It’s that pit-of-the-stomach feeling, the bottom falling out. That’s the sign post up ahead, your next stop” The Oriole Zone.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
tonight has a real bad feeling to it
i can’t put my finger on it. smells like a two day old roadkill possom.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jun 30, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Can we stop talking about '07 please?
It started with the walk-off yesterday. Every year is different. We didn’t have a Jim Johnson last year. Let’s wait and see what happens.
No, we didn't have JJ last year
But we sure as hell do this year. Good work, JJ. Now let’s score some 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
You know what I meant
We didn’t have a stopper like Jim Johnson is for us now. This year is vastly different from 2007.
We didn't have the 2008 version of Jim Johnson.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Thanks duck...
We do a good job helping each other out.
I'm here for you bro...
or bro-ette, depending on gender…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Bro...
although my name is quite gender-neutral.
uh oh Cintron
Guess that means Brandon Fahey is coming in.
He almost beat it out, though.
"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 he was safe?
"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
Should have been
the throw was way late.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Fahey will go to SS
As Cintron’s might need to be put down. Sorry, he’s not Horseface Killah, he will just go on the DL. Oh, goody, more Little Brother batting. Just what this offense needs.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 much does KC
want for teh kid they have there tonight? He’s not their regular starter, is he?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 is now...
baby pena was there starter. remember? that’s what the idea of luis luis was based on. liked luis luis, solid defense just wasn’t enough.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Hot in a "could actually meet in a supermarket" kinda 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
dude we don’t need no stinking nats castoffs ….
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jun 30, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
freddy the bee
yay freddy
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jun 30, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
freddy the bee has mad value yo
he’s the anti stat
he’s the mascot
the never ending smile and the big play
he is the future baltimore orioles starting short stop
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jun 30, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh...
did you see his numbers? Is he batting .250 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
Hello, Greyhound? Remember that standing reservation for Mr. Fahey? Could you seat him next to
Mr. Bucvich?
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
And bring back the Big O on the return trip...
I’ll give up a little defense for his offense.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 a hundred miles away, son...
ready to strike.”
Now THAT’S a decent Geico commercial.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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, I'm not sure why you were playing there
but nice running catch on a ball that shouldn’t have required that much 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
That was crushed
Thank God for the foul pole.
I thnk he hurt himself on that swing for strike 3.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Yuckees, er, Yerkees lose 2-1, haw-haw. Moose takes the hit.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
that is good. i dislike the yankees.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jun 30, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
A lot of us here are quite fond of him, thank you.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 totsally was safe
And I’m totally OK with him being called 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
When was that?
I missed innings 1- top 6
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
His first AB he worked a ten pitch full count walk except that the umpire called ball 4 strike 3.
Then in his 2nd AB he had another questionable call.
Thanks
I didn’t even get to the radio until the bottom of the 3rd, I think.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Roberts wasn't the only one getting screwed - seemed like Grienke was getting lots of questionable calls.
Maybe Burress would have too if he had a little better control…
some you eat the bear...
and sometimes the bear eats you.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t want to be a product of my environment, I want the environment to be a product of me.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
i dub thee...
“anti-grizzlyman”
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
eck
You forget the eck. Mark Icantspellyourlastnameck.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Is it just me
or do they play through rain a lot more often these days? Better drainage, I guess….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
As long as ORIOLES hits 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
quite!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
It'll blow through...
Bishop: So what do you think?
Carl: I’d keep playing. I don’t think the heavy stuff will come down for a while.
Bishop: You’re right. Anyway, the good Lord would never disrupt the best game of my life….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 almost got all of that one....
LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKE!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
ball was water logged...
that’s my story.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry Luke
The rain beat that one down. Would have been out otherwise.
Luuuuuuuuuuuke!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
those idiosyncratic leftfielders...
remember how they used to always talk about b.j. surhoff talking to himself? that’s what the incessant harping on luuuuuuuuuukkkkkeeee’s notecards reminds me of.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
this ump...
has called a lot of low shit. no me gusta.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
Time to climb back on the horse that threw ya...
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Wow Mora got an intentional pass
when was the last time he got a hit?
"We might as well just win this game." -Adam Jones
don't worry about it
too much melmosity regardless of batting average
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jun 30, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Dammit, Ramon
If it’s 3 inches above your shoes, DON’T SWING AT IT. Even if you know it will be called strike 3.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
is this one of those minor leaguers that are filling in?
"We might as well just win this game." -Adam Jones
Never in doubt, George.
Never in doubt.
Oh nice
I love this song in the All Star Game commercial
"We might as well just win this game." -Adam Jones
By the way...
Ronnie Belliard is an asshat.
We discussed this yesterday.
He’s a dillweed. Or did you actually GET Motorhead tickets out 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
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
images.google.com
is my friend
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Forgot about that whole discussion
Dillweed is the appropriate designation. I retract my asshat.
Got yer back, bro
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
shhhhhh........
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jun 30, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Nobody wants to see that
Ronnie Belliard and his punkass smirk. Why they gotta do that to us?
what do you expect...
from a motorhead-loving dillweed.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't be hatin' on Motorhead
even done bluegrass style, it’s awesome.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
You''re entering another dimension...
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
Screw that.
Shutdown’s got this shit.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 trembley zone?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
me too...
i think he’s rocking the mullet in that pic, too.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
yes!
that’d be a funny tee.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Djou got it, mehn!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
Payton!
Just stay out of the way! You saw Adam Jones put Gathright to bed.
Well, the pitcher releases the ball towards the hitter...
stop me if you’ve heard this before…
That sucked.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Yesterday's was worse.
Yesterday’s was Chris Ray bad.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Jesus christ. Fucking Ramon should have called a waste pitch shoulder high fastball.
Much harder to leave in the middle of the plate.
a dimension of site, of sound, of mind
I rest my case…
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
At least the game's not over....
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 not over yet...
said the eternal optimist. We need some Oriole Magic.
Sherrill is bumming me out
"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
Two bad games
It happens. Three becomes a trend. And Jim Johnson should then become our closer.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 I'm not ready to completely run him out of town
But it’s a bummer in any case.
"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 don't want to run him out of town
I wnant a few decent prospects for him before July 31, 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
Oh yes
I said quite some time ago that he scares the shit out of me and everyone was all “Oh noes he’s sooooo awesome how could 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
Yeah, that would be me
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
So it rains when WE bat, but not when KC bats
Nice homefield advantage, huh?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 his power?
X-Ray vision? Sure as hell ain’t hitting.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
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
Come on Nicky
Let’s not let this go too long.
"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
yep...
do it. do it.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
It didn't dawn on me until now...
....but Sherrill kinda looks like that Space Baby at the end of 2001: A Space Odyssey.
freaky.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Now who's gonna pitch?
"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
Albers, no wait....
uh, JJ, no wait, already used him, uh, Bukwad…uh, no, used him….
I guess Bradford?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 really didn't want to type those names, though....
Just too depressing.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
fernando cabrera?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, F Cabrera
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Safe to say it's not Jamie Walker...
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
btw...
warrant and poison in back to back commercials is just brutal.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
Against the constitutional ban on cruel and inhuman punishment
in at least 15 states.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Thank God, 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
It's too bad they pinch ran Jay Payton for Luke.
Now we’re gonna have to watch that idiot hit.
"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
Stupid baserunning
by KC
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 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
Still...
This is Ramon Hernandez we’re talking about. The throw should have wound up in the Harbor.
Can't see it on Gameday
but the thouight of a pitchout to Ramon is pretty scary. Thank goodness for luck!
by fishoutawata on Jun 30, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Even Ramon could throw that runner out
Way to run yourself out of an inning, KC. The baseball gods may just decide teh O’s now deserve to win this game.
Amnd if there are baseball gods, do they have cool names like Zeus and Posieden, or normal names like Larry and Norm?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
For your enjoyment
a picture I took of Bradford in Chicago. That never stops looking crazy to 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
How is his arm still attached to his elbow?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 I'm sure we could rustle up a stripper for him as well
"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
Or at least a 3-pack of Vivid Video DVDs
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 spell his name correctly
as long as he keeps hitting….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
btw...
this ump is terrible. have i mentioned that yet?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
well he tried
"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 close...
You tease us, Aubrey.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Damn it Aubrey
Missed it by that much.
Me too...
Thought it was gone for sure.
Swings like strike 2
show me Kevin should start studying for his Realtor exam…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 wish Luke was up
"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
Payton does hit lefties all right
maybe we’ll get lucky
"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 used to tell myself that a lot when I was single
Never worked out, 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
Pinch-hitters have killed us these past two days...
I think it’s time for some karmic justice.
Apparently not...
we must wait.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 this game goes deep enough
we’ll get to see the triumphant return of Adam Loewen
"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
Well, return, anyway
and I’ve seen that show before
by fishoutawata on Jun 30, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
OK, I need to finish the last 30 minutes
of “Thank You For Smoking” so I can mail it back to Netflix tomorrow. Let’s win this guys.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
I'm enjoying it
mostly for the dialogue. And some brilliant pievces of screenwriting. The bit with Aaron Eckhart’s character talks teh Malboro Man into taking the money and staying quiet is genius.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 liked that movie
"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
Royals are gonna score 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
Not sure why
but I’m not down with the IBB. It’s not like we’re playing the Rays or PHN here. It’s teh freakin’ ROYALS, people.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
With a groundball pitcher on the mound
I like it
You were saying?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Still don't like it.
I’d look up the batters and comapre the guy who got the IBB to the one that hit, but I’m just too lazy.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Anybody else notice how much smaller Guillen is since a couple years ago?
Not that that coincides with stronger steroid testing or anything…
well we all know
that they’re not THAT good. That’s why it’s magic.
"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 prefer not to, given the choice....
but I understand the sentiment.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Judas Priest.
That was not what I wanted from a groundball pitcher.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 would be fitting.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 a nice pick.
He is undervalued in that regard – got a pretty good glove for picks at 1B.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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, damage limited
but I don’t like our chances for scoring.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 weird HAS to happen
for us to get lucky.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
But the good news is
that something weird has to happen anyway—we’re already in alternative reality land.
by fishoutawata on Jun 30, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I don't like our odds
KC’s closer is actually REALLY 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
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
i was changing a light bulb so i'm a little late
But didn’t get walking Gordon at all. Guillen is their best hitter, Gordon isn’t great. Why not go after him.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
I am SO resisting making light bulb jokes...
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Can't resist
Q: How many Californians does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Six. One to turn the bulb, one for support, and four to relate to the experience.
Q: How many Oregonians does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: Five. One to change the bulb and four more to chase off the Californians who have come up to relate to the experience.
A’: Nine. One to change the bulb, and eight to protest the nuclear power plant that generates the electricity that powers it.
Q: How many New Yorkers does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: None ‘o yo’ fuckin’ business!
A’: 50. 50? Yeah 50; its in the contract.
Q: How many WASPs does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Two. One to call the electrician and one to mix the martinis.
Q: How many Psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Only one, but the bulb has got to really WANT to change.
A’: None; the bulb will change itself when it is ready.
Q: How many software people does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: None. That’s a hardware problem.
A’: One, but if he changes it, the whole building will probably fall down.
A’’: Two. One always leaves in the middle of the project.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 many Dave Trembleys does it take to change a light bulb?
Four – 1. To give the old bulb 24 hous advance notice of the upcoming change. 2. To change the bulb 3. To give the old bulb encouragement (e.g. you’ll be back soon, I like to rotate my bulbs equally!) 4. To tell the new bulb that it’s his job to lose.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
Melvin Mora can suck it
He’s awful
"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
Gettin' close
Still one over after this, if it doesn’t go our 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
Orioles Magic!
We need that or divine intervetion at this point…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Up 5-1
and manage to lose. That’s not Birdland.
But we’re 6-0 in our last 6 Tuesdays, I think. 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
When you win so many one run games
And your not THAT good of a team, it will come back to bite you.
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
too true.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Fuck
Oh well. Be back here tomorrow night. Still exceeding where we all thought this team would be. Optimism, people!
You've just crossed over into
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKqNTIsHLp4
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
Was the bullpen that carried us
and it’s the bullpen that’s dragging us down.
they were who we thought they were...
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jun 30, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Good Ol' Dennis Green
“Now if you want to crown them, then crown their ass!”
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 1, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
G'night
I need a glass of wine & some sleep.
apropos of nothing...
i think i just saw a bk commercial w/ puff daddy and prez from the wire.
huh?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
Hey you! 2007! Yeah, I'm talkin' to YOU, asswipe! Get outta here! Beat it, you #%&@! You're OVER, got it?
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
It's just a matter of time
before we hear from Mr. Mora again.
My bet is that he will complain that he’s not batting high enough in the lineup.
I’m hoping that Diamond Dave is just looking for an excuse to tell him to go fuck himself
I doubt DD will look for an excuse
He seems to give the vets a little more rope, but he’s called out his fair share of players this year. See Hayden Penn, Adam Loewen, Alex Cintron, etc…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 got back from the game
Very disapointing, but very entertaining. Because of the unpopulated Yard, I was able to turn $15 upper reserve tickets into lower reserve….
Someone threw some popcorn on the field in the middle of the ninth (after the blown save) and Luke Scott was out there picking it all up with a ball boy. The loudest LUUUUKE chant was during that time…
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 think that's the best thing about the team...
Before the season, I thought that if the team avoided 100 losses, it’d be a success. They’re not only over .500 after the halfway point, they seem like nice guys. I really enjoy that.
That wasn't popcorn....
From Roch’s blog:
After striking out Billy Butler to end the inning, Sherrill tossed the gum out of his mouth as he marched to the dugout. Before heading down the steps, he fired his glove into the first row of seats.A few seconds later, a plastic bucket filled with pieces of chewing gum went flying onto the field. We can only assume Sherrill did the honors.
Luke Scott and the Orioles’ bat boy picked up the gum that had scattered in the grass.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 George
"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
HOLLA
Throwing shit is always fun. Remember when Mazzilli hucked all that gum all over the place in ‘05? The first and last time he showed emotion. Melvin Mora almost pooped.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Well, that was disappointing.
Get ‘em, tomorrow, Danny Boy, and if you could give George the night off, that would be really nice,, too.
But, in good news, Adam Jones is becoming a for-real major league hitter, Nick is doing what Nick does, Brian is making some plays with the glove and getting his BA back around .300, LUUUKE and Aubrey are hitting the piss out of the ball, and Brian Burres pitched a very good game, the only real downside was the 4 runs given up by the ‘pen, maybe they’ll get that shit sorted out tomorrow.
Just got home from work.
What a heart breaker, back to back extra inning losses. I don’t think I’m going to get much sleep tonight.
(On a Brighter Note: I just got my Dr. Jones Jersey in the Mail! I think I’m going to wear it everyday this week!)
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