Gameday Thread: O's (29-30) @ Blue Jays (32-30)
by SC
on Jun 6, 2008 4:14 PM EDT
Baltimore Orioles @ Toronto Blue Jays
| Today's Starting Pitchers | GS | IP | ERA | WHIP | BAA | HR | BB | K | W-L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brian Burres - LH | 11 (12) | 64.2 | 4.87 | 1.47 | .297 | 9 | 19 | 31 | 4-5 |
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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 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 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
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WHAT...
moose knuckle?
"Chickens are hard to catch." Jennifer Scott (Luuuuuuuke's Mom)
by dayzd toe on
Jun 6, 2008 5:19 PM EDT
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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 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
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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
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On Eckstein...
I’m pretty sure he’s Brandon Fahey with a better agent.
by getxstoked on Jun 6, 2008 6:08 PM EDT 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 0 recs
i dig the Jay's blue uniforms as well.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on
Jun 6, 2008 7:10 PM EDT
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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 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 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
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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
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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
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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
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isn't that from Revenge of the Nerds?
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on
Jun 6, 2008 7:26 PM EDT
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i can't believe i threw in front of dean wormer!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on
Jun 6, 2008 7:55 PM EDT
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+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
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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
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I have Marcum on my fantasy team
I hope we murdalize ‘im.
by Brotz13 on Jun 6, 2008 7:29 PM EDT 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 0 recs
If you squint
Rolen looks like Pat Borders in that throwback uni.
by Brotz13 on Jun 6, 2008 7:38 PM EDT 0 recs
yeah, talk to Brian, tell him to stop sucking.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jun 6, 2008 7:49 PM EDT 0 recs
So's the Roger Centre oddly enough
C’mon Canucks….winning is GOOD!
by Bromo on
Jun 6, 2008 8:11 PM EDT
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We want Quiroz!
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by wickedwitch on Jun 6, 2008 8:07 PM EDT 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 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
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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 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
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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
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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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melmo used to clutch with men on base,
not anymore.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jun 6, 2008 8:44 PM EDT 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 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 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
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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 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
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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 0 recs
what's the over under on the number of runs scored through Sunday?
Gotta go with 3.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jun 6, 2008 9:18 PM EDT 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
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Guts is on tomorrow, so they owe him about 28 runs
could throw off the curve
by Bromo on
Jun 6, 2008 9:34 PM EDT
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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
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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 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 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 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 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 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
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Ha ha Benitez
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by wickedwitch on Jun 6, 2008 9:41 PM EDT 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 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 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 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 0 recs
Benitex gives up a HR and Eckstein makes an error
Awesome-est inning ever.
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by wickedwitch on Jun 6, 2008 9:44 PM EDT 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
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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 0 recs
http://mlb.mlb.com/stats/sortable_team_stats.jsp?c_id=mlb&baseballScope=AL&statType=1&sitSplit=&timeSubFrame=2008&groupByTeam=true&Submit=Submit&timeFrame=1&c_id=mlb§ion1=null&statSet1=null&groupByTeam=true&statType=1&sortByStat=HR&timeFrame=1&timeSub
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by wickedwitch on
Jun 6, 2008 9:46 PM EDT
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