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Gameday Thread: O's (29-30) @ Blue Jays (32-30)

Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays, Jun 6, 2008 7:07 PM EDT


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  Today's Starting Pitchers GS IP ERA WHIP BAA HR BB K W-L
Brian Burres - LH 11 (12) 64.2 4.87 1.47 .297 9 19 31 4-5
Shaun Marcum - RH 12 78.2 2.63 0.94 .181 9 22 67 5-3

That's right! Shaun Marcum is a straight up mid-season Cy Young contender. He has been freakin' dominant. .181 BAA?! Straight outta Compton.

Burres' last two starts have been really f'ing horrible and given his history and projections and everything else, I'm unfortunately assuming we can't lay it all on the doorstep of him facing the Red Sox and Yankees. But I hear he knows how to step it up. I would like to see that happen. That's not me being snarky, either. I'd really like to see that happen.

As it is, even if you take the two hideous outings into account and look at his full line, he's still outperforming expectations, and he's done a damn good job. Get it back, Bri Bri.

The Blue Jays aren't as bad as they looked early in the season. They're about as good as they were expected to be, and that's without the released Frank Thomas and the injured Vernon Wells. This team has Kevin Mench AND Brad Wilkerson.

Reason for turnaround? Eckstein. DUH.

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yeah, he’s such a gamer.

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

by dayzd toe on Jun 6, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't rag on Eckstein anymore

as far as little shits go, none bother me more than Pedroia.

I hope we have Cy Burres today.

I hope BJ Ryan doesn’t get a save against us today; his fist pump and screaming towards the “catcher” is very annoying.

by Y Not on Jun 6, 2008 4:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, but it used to be great.

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

by dayzd toe on Jun 6, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHAT...

moose knuckle?

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

by dayzd toe on Jun 6, 2008 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blue Jays demoralized?

Yesterday, they lost a heartbreaker on the order of our Mother’s Day massacre of last year to the Yankees. BJ Ryan could not nail it down, allowing Jason Steroidi to take him deep and choke away a game they should have won. (Two outs, nobody on, and the Yankees score 3 to win).
Let’s kick them while they’re down!

by Lothar on Jun 6, 2008 5:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Orioles should model themselves on Ric Flair...

He did win 16 world championships, after all.

And he was never afraid to kick a man while he was down…

by getxstoked on Jun 6, 2008 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was thinking more along the lines of...

Jerry Lawler and Andy Kaufman. A pile driver with the full weight of Daniel Cabrera behind it. Followed by a suflex and then a knee drop from on top of the turn buckle.

by Lothar on Jun 6, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

On Eckstein...

I’m pretty sure he’s Brandon Fahey with a better agent.

by getxstoked on Jun 6, 2008 6:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

can i say...

I like the Jays alts.

I wish they would bring that hat back full time.

by getxstoked on Jun 6, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

after the massacre in the bronx yesterday

look for the jays to run it up tonite

by thewaywardO on Jun 6, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

RIP, Sir Sidney

The Dallas Morning News is reporting that the Rangers have designated Sidney Ponson for assignment for “disrespectful and adverse reactions to situations unbecoming of teammates.”

Ponson, a non-roster invitee in spring training, was having a solid season for the Rangers with a 4-1 record in 9 starts and a 3.88 ERA. The Rangers have 10 days to trade Ponson.

by Brotz13 on Jun 6, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

are you serious?

Ponson has actually been pitching well. He must did somethng seriously effed up.

Wolf, wolf, wolf.

by birdman on Jun 6, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

She the "One Player we MUST get" thread

He had to be dragged out of a bar the night before a start, then gave up 12 hits and 5 runs in a little over 3 innings.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 7, 2008 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how about this

The Dallas Morning News is reporting that the Netherlands have de-knighted Sidney Ponson for for "disrespectful and adverse reactions to situations unbecoming of a human being."

Wolf, wolf, wolf.

by birdman on Jun 6, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

When reached for comment

Dean Vernon Wormer replied, “Son, fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life.”

by Brotz13 on Jun 6, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

+1

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

by Titov on Jun 7, 2008 2:20 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking as Sid's parole officer, I'm genuinely flabbergasted by this development.

No, really. Um, where was the Dutch De-Knighting Commission STARTING ABOUT FOUR YEARS AGO? Does news travel to the Netherlands by underwater freaking tom-tom?!?

I think the statute of limitations on de-knighting him ran out a LONG time ago, so I’m going to encourage the now clean ‘n’ sober Sid to sue their big behinds—and keep his own on the straight and narrow, of course.

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

by Titov on Jun 7, 2008 2:26 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ooooh

Nice retro uniforms for the Jays.

by Jonny Pops on Jun 6, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Millar looks like he's lost a little weight

Must be wearing a smaller uniform. Or a bigger one. However that’s supposed to work.

by Brotz13 on Jun 6, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If you squint

Rolen looks like Pat Borders in that throwback uni.

by Brotz13 on Jun 6, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We want Quiroz!

Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks

by wickedwitch on Jun 6, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Note to Brian -

Throw strikes.

No, really.

by getxstoked on Jun 6, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2 things

1) Those blue uniforms look like jammies.

2) Marcum’s facial hair is disgusting.

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

by Stacey on Jun 6, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Crap...my wife brought home this adorable powder blue polo shirt for me to wear to the game tomorrow

How did she know? And more importantly, do I have enough time to dye it orange by 1:07?

by Bromo on Jun 6, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

is mlb.tv not working?

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on Jun 6, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well thats lame

we should get 1 nights cost back. or a free day next year.

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on Jun 6, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually, if you complain to the MLB helpline, they'll credit your account 1 day

but I’m at work and I’m too lazy to complain.

Wolf, wolf, wolf.

by birdman on Jun 6, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

airhorn

That stupid airhorn during every Orioles pitch makes me never want to watch Rogers Centre games. I suppose something that minor shouldn’t bother me, but it’s getting on my nerves! You know it’s going to happen, but each time it gets more and more annoying!

by jtk78 on Jun 6, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thank god somebody else noticed it

i thought i was the only one being drivin crazy by it

by bant on Jun 6, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Freddie Bynum should not be allowed to steal

He’s been caught more than he’s been successful.

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

by Stacey on Jun 6, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nobody should be allowed to steal

it’s pathetic. they shouldn’t be allowed to steal or take any extra bases the entire season, i don’t care how many runs it costs us. singles only please. i can’t watch these idiots getting nailed by 5 feet twice a game. it’s so stupid.

by joet on Jun 6, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd love to know how many potential runs we've squandered by bad baserunning

case in point…2 singles after Bynum’s gunned down. Just taking a lead is a high risk move.

by Bromo on Jun 6, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lance did HIS job

Let’s see the offense do theirs.

19-10 for the good guys tonight in Girls 12-under softball, btw. And I hate being a 3B coach with an umpire who loses count of the count.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ramon finally makes a throw

and the umpire doesn’t make the “in the area” call, he actually watched if the foot hit the bag.

Damn.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Betcha the MFY or PHN woulda got the call

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just settin' up the DP

You watch

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OK, sac fly

What do you want? Not every pitcher out of the pen is 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

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This team simply does not have an MLB offense

Just wanted to note that for the record.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll be optimistic

and go with 2

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We'll owe him 32 by the end of the game

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

B-Rob!

Here we O’s, here we 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

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nicky!

If only we had 9 of him.

Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks

by wickedwitch on Jun 6, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a ball game!

DONG MELMO!

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HEY-O!

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on Jun 6, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the toronto broadcasters think

a big part of the o’s being able to come from behind is “their ability to hit the homerun”.

whats he watching?

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on Jun 6, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

or should i has

what has he been watching, excluding that last dong?

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on Jun 6, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Benitez?

Man, he’s still big.

by getxstoked on Jun 6, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Armando....Benitez????

This is gonna be good

by Bromo on Jun 6, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

MILLAR!

DONG!

I love you, Armando.

by getxstoked on Jun 6, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ha ha Benitez

Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks

by wickedwitch on Jun 6, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TIE BALL GAME!

Millar! Dong!

Oh, Hi, Armando. Long time no see.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Does my 9:30 post count as calling it?

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Uh, Luke?

Contact is quite enough. Put the 9-iron away

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Eckstein!

What a gritty error, boy howdy.

by Brotz13 on Jun 6, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is starting to look good

And Eckstein just booted a shot. That thing had jets 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

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Benitex gives up a HR and Eckstein makes an error

Awesome-est inning ever.

Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks

by wickedwitch on Jun 6, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And Benny gives up another HR

Boy howdy indeed!

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Need some help

Anyone got a decent site where I can find TEAM totals for HR and such, so I can see where teh O’s stack up as a 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

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks, found the ESPN version

Not counting tonight, we ARE 4th in the AL in HRs.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

i take back my previous message than

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on Jun 6, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Espn site link

Linky link

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

DR JONES!

by Brotz13 on Jun 6, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh MAN

This takes me back. It’s cathartic, really.

by Brotz13 on Jun 6, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ladies and Gentlemen, we are winning

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

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Get up Sarfate and Shutdown NOW!

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sarfate

is already in the game, stranded the runners last inning.

by Brotz13 on Jun 6, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guess I should pay more attention...

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Indi-adam Jones and the Kingdom of Touch 'em All.

"He’s in trouble. Whatever he throws me, I’m going to hit it."
-- Alex Cintron

by BrianS on Jun 6, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's so corny...

it’s great.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy Shit

3 fucking HRs? Fucking great!!!

by Jonny Pops on Jun 6, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Works for me

another IP of Sarfate (or JJ if needed) and an inning of Shutdown and start the weekend off right…

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why is Chad Bradford in this game?

Is Sarfate hurt? 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

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ChadBrad

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on Jun 6, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

My Markakis jersey came in today

Happy Father’s Day to me!

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe his wife went into labor?

that’s the only reason i can see for taking him out here.

by getxstoked on Jun 6, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That would be the only acceptable excuse

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bradford just sucks

at trying to get the ball to first. He needs to learn to throw it overhand like a big boy

"Beatings will continue until morale improves"

by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 6, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

jesus

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on Jun 6, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Uh, Chad?

How about CHARGING the ball instead of waiting for it to come to 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

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really

badly timed passed ball that is pretty much inexcusable.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ramon

is the biggest dog on this team. Half asses everything.

by Brotz13 on Jun 6, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Judas Priest

Get him out of here!

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

crap.

crap.
crap.

where’s Bandsaw?

by getxstoked on Jun 6, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

My thoughts exactly

Actually, my thoughts were, “Why in the blue HELL did he take Sarfate out?

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats what scrappiness will do for you

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on Jun 6, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

or crappiness on our part

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on Jun 6, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Get lifted for a pinch hitter?

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he willed that wild pitch

no one wants to face someone with that kinda go get em attitude in that situation

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on Jun 6, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My bad...

I forgot to account for the sheer awesomeness that is the scrappy attitude of David Eckstein.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well Bradford

just singlehandly gave this fucking game up…

"Beatings will continue until morale improves"

by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 6, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ya gotta want this DD

Time for some management, no?

by Bromo on Jun 6, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's play, "Manage the bullpen"

Answer the following questions:

Why isn’t Albers in here if JJ isn’t available?

That is all.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it me?

Or is Bradford and Walker our two weakest points on the pitching front….

"Beatings will continue until morale improves"

by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 6, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not just you

But on the bright side, Benitez is not on our team

Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks

by wickedwitch on Jun 6, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Bradford

worse than Cormier these days?

by Jonny Pops on Jun 6, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's close

Cormier didn’t look horrible tonight…

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

look at nicky with a respectable B.A.

you go, marky mark

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on Jun 6, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bradford pitches OK...

not great, but OK, but his lackidaisical fielding just cost us a run.

I can live with a lack of talent – if you ain’t got it, you ain’t got it. A lack of hustle is inexcusable.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah word to the wise ChadBrad

when a ball is hit to you – you go after that fucking thing like you’re dying from a snakebite and the ball has the antidote in it.

by Jonny Pops on Jun 6, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what in the sweet hell just happened?

I just came back from dinner and saw we were losing 4-0 (which was weird, because I had predicted the score would be 4-0 before i checked).

Then just went back down.. brushed teeth, flossed, setting up some stuff… we’re up 6-5? Awesome.

by Y Not on Jun 6, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Three of 'em

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, actually got out with the lead still there

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

By the skin of our mother

loving teeth…Too close for comfort…

"Beatings will continue until morale improves"

by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 6, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

was anyone worried

melmo would throw it away? i know i was…

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on Jun 6, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

me too

but, well, i always am.

by Jonny Pops on Jun 6, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I was sweatin' it big time

as that ball crossed the infield

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how about some more runs?

That would make me much more comfortable.

by getxstoked on Jun 6, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why, oh why...

does Brian Roberts STILL think he can bat right-handed?

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll prfedict it now

We go down 1-2-3.

Shutdown gets the first batter out, puts the second one on, gets the 2nd out, puts another runner on, then gets out of the inng and 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

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I'm wrong!

Nicky gets a double

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

4 for 4 for Nicky.

by Brotz13 on Jun 6, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, yes I did

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

These throwback Blue Jays Uniforms

make we want to do a couple lines of coke and listen to some Stones. I’m not sure why…also feel like wearing a polyester suit…

"Beatings will continue until morale improves"

by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 6, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nah, go with Duran Duran

That was some SERIOUS music to coke by. Because the lyrics didn’t mean a damn thing, but you thought they did.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry 'bout that.

Maybe in your next 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

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and for any kids on here!:

powdered coke = bad
soda coke = not good for you either, but not as bad as above.

by Y Not on Jun 6, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not that I've ever done coke, mind you...

just lots and lots of alcohol in college. But by then, we were all getting drunk to this new band, Guns ‘N Roses….

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of alcohol

I’ve got a killer hankering for some La Blatt Blue or La Fin du Monde… Get some of that Canadian beer going…

"Beatings will continue until morale improves"

by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 6, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so how did Burres do?

I see 4.1, 3 ER .. ~90 pitches.. did he get yanked because of the pitchcount or was he struggling?

by Y Not on Jun 6, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

struggling.

I’m sure if the offense was less anemic, he’d have lasted longer, though.

by getxstoked on Jun 6, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yanked before he blew up

from what I gathered. And hey, get this, it looks like it actually is going to work!

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

markakis!

IS BACK. AND NO IT’S NOT PREMATURE TO SAY THAT

by Y Not on Jun 6, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Man I go away from a tv for awhile and this is what happens?

Six runs in one inning?

When did Millar and Melvin become the bash brothers?

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

by Stacey on Jun 6, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sometime in Minnesota.

Maybe over some lutefisk or something.

by getxstoked on Jun 6, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

i just got back from dinner.
earl weaver would be so proud!

by thewaywardO on Jun 6, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely

It’s been an Earl Weaver kind of game in the middle. Didn’t see the beginning, it seems Bynum got picked off AGAIN. Very un-Weaver-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

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

CS

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

by Stacey on Jun 6, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, ok

if he got picked off, i think we should just keep all our guys on top of the bag and go from there.

we can’t even handle leading off the base..

by Y Not on Jun 6, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

if i may

quote from the “weaver rant….”

team speed fer chrissake you get fuckin goddamn little fleas on the fucking bases getting pciked off trying to steal getting thrown out taking runs away from you get them big cocksuckers that can hit the fucking ball out of the ballpark and you can’t make any goddamn mistakes.

by thewaywardO on Jun 6, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guts is in the dugout thinking

How unfair life 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

by Stacey on Jun 6, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I imagine he is

and when he’s losing 1-0 in the 8th tomorrow, he will reflect on it again.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guthrie is totally the next candidate..

to pitch a no-hitter and still lose

by Y Not on Jun 6, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What are the chances Armando makes an appearance tomorrow?

Guts might breakout if they have ADD up there

by Bromo on Jun 6, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think its surprising that Guts doesn't get run support

He faces off against the top starter of all the other teams. I love Guthrie and it sucks he has to go against the better pitchers, but that’s what comes with the territory of being the number one guy.

"Beatings will continue until morale improves"

by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 6, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's true a bit

But last time he faced Tim Wakefield, and we’ve got Liz going against Halladay Sunday so it looks like that argument is going down the tubes a bit.

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

by Stacey on Jun 6, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I could live with that

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I gotta say

I like those high blue socks the pitcher is sporting. Very sharp.

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

by Stacey on Jun 6, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh Millar

Sheesh.

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

by Stacey on Jun 6, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, that sucked

Guess Shutdown gets to do it the hard way – here’s your 1 run, make it stand up.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

shit...I really wanted those insurance runs.

"He’s in trouble. Whatever he throws me, I’m going to hit it."
-- Alex Cintron

by BrianS on Jun 6, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sometimes...

I wish Kevin Millar could run…

by getxstoked on Jun 6, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

All right, Georgie

Shut it down.

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

by Stacey on Jun 6, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WHY HIGH?

Ramon is killing me.

by Brotz13 on Jun 6, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

holy cow,

I leave work and it’s 3-0 and now we’re leading.

Wolf, wolf, wolf.

by birdman on Jun 6, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good call on the foul ball...

on first look

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Roped down the RF line

and foul by …. not much. Maybe an inch or two

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure the plural "inches"

applied in that case. It was CLOSE.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We didn't get to see a very close up replay

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

by Stacey on Jun 6, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The replay wasn't close

But close enough to show it was REALLY close to the line

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate him a little less now

THAT was some high heat!

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OOOHH YEAH

SHERRILL’S BETTER AT POKER THAN YOU BIATCH. SIDDOWN.

by Y Not on Jun 6, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Two down

two down!

Joe England? PLEASE.

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

by Stacey on Jun 6, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't feel so bad about OUR bench now

THAT’S what they have with 2 outs in the BOT 9th?

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It wasn't a diss!

Just a concern.

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

by Stacey on Jun 6, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I took it...

as sarcasm as “This is the best they could come up with?”

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think that was a reference

to what I said in the other post about Sherrill beating Randy Myers’ record for saves.

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

by Stacey on Jun 6, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two down....

Gettin’ close to a 3-1 start to the road trip…..not there 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

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeeeeees... finish it....

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on Jun 6, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DO NOT WALK JOE ENGLAND

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

by Stacey on Jun 6, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"More of a HR threat is on deck...."

Who, the batboy?

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

STFU Buck

Where’s Jim Palmer?

by Brotz13 on Jun 6, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hang on folks.....

come on, george!

"He’s in trouble. Whatever he throws me, I’m going to hit it."
-- Alex Cintron

by BrianS on Jun 6, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMN IT WHAT THE HELL!

"Beatings will continue until morale improves"

by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 6, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's not a Shutdown Save

without at least one baserunner.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah but that kid

looks like he ain’t even hit puberty yet…it was like he walk Brandon Fayhed

"Beatings will continue until morale improves"

by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 6, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lefty on lefty

this is gonna be HOT

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on Jun 6, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lyle is so scared of 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

by Stacey on Jun 6, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

As he should be

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

something like that

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

by Stacey on Jun 6, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Woo Hoo!!

Orioles Win! Orioles Win!

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

by Stacey on Jun 6, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good night, game over, drive home safely

And we’ll be back with the LOVELY totals.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YEAH!! .500 BIRDLAND!!

"He’s in trouble. Whatever he throws me, I’m going to hit it."
-- Alex Cintron

by BrianS on Jun 6, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

orioles = road warriors

2nd bad loss in as many days for Jays.

by thewaywardO on Jun 6, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

MFY lose, PHN loses, TB wins, TOR (obviously) loses

O’s WIN. great night folks!

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on Jun 6, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It still makes me laugh

Every time they walk out with them flipped up hats…

"Beatings will continue until morale improves"

by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 6, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Really?

Damn – hadn’t noticed – too focused on us getting out of last….

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well we're .5 game out of last too!

"Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July." - Earl Weaver

by daveh873 on Jun 7, 2008 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What an awesome win.

Awesome, awesome win.

Awesome win.

by Y Not on Jun 6, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What a game.

I love this team again.

And a return to .500…

And Nick Markakis makes my fantasy team look way better.

by getxstoked on Jun 6, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rays and the Orioles win

Good night for the good guys!

(I’m front runner for Rays bandwagon)

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

by Stacey on Jun 6, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Until we play 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

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Opening kinda suked...and it was their fault

But a friend of their locker room guys got us great seats…so they’re cool

by Bromo on Jun 6, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they've brawled the yanks spring training

and against the red sox.

and the rays fans are all retirees so that’s also nice.

by Y Not on Jun 6, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love seeing Millar in a flipped-up hat

I just 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

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And MASN is playing the Orioles Magic video

Sweet.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know why...

but I want to tear up everytime I see Adam Jones jumping up and down in that video.

That kid looks like he WANTS to be here. That’s awesome.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I sound like a broken record

but that kid looks better with every at bat. I am amazed that any GM in baseball would even return Andy McFail’s phone calls. The Budard trade is something I will be telling my grandkids about….assuming I ever acknowledge the existence of my illegitimate kid…

"Beatings will continue until morale improves"

by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 6, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I got a piss poor ability to spell names. I guess I should just keep a window open on google but I’m too lazy,,,

"Beatings will continue until morale improves"

by UMBC Oriole fan on Jun 7, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

MacPhail

Copy and paste as needed.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 7, 2008 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The O's now lead the AL

in wins coming back from at least 2 runs down. Never would have guessed that.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jun 6, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

O's at .500 after 60

Really, who’d have thunk it at the beginning of the season. I would’ve thought maybe 25-35 or worse. And after last year, who’d think the bullpen would be the big factor in the improvement? Those trades are looking good, and sooner than expected.

"Killing a Yankee fan -- is that illegal in this state?" -- Homicide Life on the Street

by BirdFanLA on Jun 6, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I just watched the 8th on the mlb archive

1) Markakis is on FIRE.
2).Of course the O’s go on some offensive tear right after I mock their offense with my over under comment.

Wolf, wolf, wolf.

by birdman on Jun 6, 2008 11:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoa, WATTA COMEBACK! And in the freakin' StupiDome, too...

which isn’t exactly a terrible venue, except for the pool table you have to play on, the anonymous-could-be-anywhere-concrete-and-metal externals and the outrageously polite people. I mean, the bleeping usherettes will only seat you BETWEEN BATTERS, so nobody accidentally gets an impaired view of one of the multiple Halliday Home-Cookin’ Calls.

Anyway, ha-ha, cool win! And tonight I get to watch Guts…lose 2-1 or something. Jinx. Sorry, I’m still distraught over the Ponson Deknightification—if it did indeed happen (I can’t find anything recent on Google, though there are people saying it already happened in any case, in either 2005 or 2007…or maybe both)

http://www.google.com/search?hl=ru&q=ponson+knighthood+revoke+&btnG=%D0%9F%D0%BE%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%BA&lr=

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

by Titov on Jun 7, 2008 2:47 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That win was the equivalent of Ric Flair

AND Jerry Lawlor tag-teaming Andy Kaufman.
The Jays are so demoralized they must be wondering if they’re jinxed. We sure know that feeling. Nice it’s happening to some other team. If Guthrie gets some runs today, then we know they are jinxed.

by Lothar on Jun 7, 2008 9:08 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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