Gameday Thread: Royals (38-46) @ O's (42-40)
by Scott Christ on Jul 2, 2008 4:23 PM EDT
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PrintKansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles, Jul 2, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
7:05 :: MASN :: 85° W-12 MPH (S) :: Rain: 10%
Today's Starting Pitchers GS IP ERA WHIP BAA HR BB K W-L Gil Meche - RH - #55 17 102.1 4.66 1.32 .255 12 35 82 6-8 Daniel Cabrera - RH - #40 17 109.1 4.53 1.41 .261 14 47 64 5-4
Yesterday started the real second half of the 2008 season. Seems like it's been kinda short, doesn't it?
Meche, career v. BAL: 96.2 IP, 3.26/1.31, 4-5
Cabrera, career v. KC: 44 IP, 2.25/1.23, 4-0
Guys that have had success against the opponent.
Cabrera has, well, hit a wall. After his May 20th start, his ERA stood at 3.48. He was oupitching even optimistic predictions, really, and going seven routinely.
Since then, his ERA has risen to 4.53. Why? The walks are back in some part. Over his last 42 innings, he's walked 23. Not as awful as he used to be, but pretty bad. But the walks aren't killing him. May 20 and prior, he had just twice given up more hits than innings he'd pitched. Since then, he's done it five times, and the other two starts had him giving up six in six innings and six in seven innings.
The lack of strikeouts -- a problem that started last season -- are hurting him. When he doesn't have his best stuff, he's going to get rocked. Plus, the fact is he's throwing almost all fastballs. That's a great theory, and it worked well for a little bit. But his fastball is not so good that he can work six-seven innings off of that pitch exclusively on a consistent basis. He doesn't blow it by anyone anymore. His K/9 is a really pedestrian 5.28, which gives him a pretty crappy K-to-BB ratio, too.
I'm really not trying to harsh any buzzes, but Cabrera's as good as he's going to get unless he suddenly figures out how to strike batters out again. He's a fourth/fifth starter that can eat up innings. Someday, I really think he'll put it together and have one outstanding season, maybe two. Lots of guys have them, and there's no reason Cabrera can't find a zone for one entire season sometime. He was more effective -- if ever so slightly -- in '05 and '06 than he has been this season. He's better than he was last year, sure, but it wasn't going to take much to top that dismal campaign.
But I've rambled about Danny C enough for right now. Go get 'em, champ. Throw a few good starts together and look attractive at the deadline.
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Alright, Danny, here's the deal...
You’re on my fantasy team, I’m currently up 13-0 in this week’s game, I’d really like to you return to the form you had against KC earlier in the year, or, better yet, like that one game you had against the Yankees that may have aired on some other four letter network…you can do this for me, Danny, I know you can.
p.s. Nick and Brian keep hitting, thanks.
Speaking of keep hitting
Is anyone else surprised that Huff and Luuuuke are tied for HRs at 14 apiece? It’s like Sherrill pulling a couple dozen saves out of his arse. I know Luuuke/Shutdown get a lot more time with our team, but still. Good numbers.
just a comparison....
Huff
AB HR AVG RBI R SB
307 14 .277 47 46 2
Alex Rodriguez
AB HR AVG RBI R SB
237 16 .316 44 45 11
Yeah, I know, Huff has had 70 more AB, but STILL
More stats
Huff: OPS+ 124
A-Rod: OP+ 163
SLIGHT difference.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
uhh
Hmm.
I uh.
Don’t compare Aubrey Huff to Alex Rodriguez. Get serious, Z. Get real.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
I was gently trying to point that 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
O's Lineup
BRob – 2B
Markikass – RF
Audrey- 1B
Razor – C
Luuuuke – DH
MelMo – 3B
Jay- LF
Dr. Jones – CF
Fahey – SS
Danny Cabs – P
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RAZOR is out cloeanup hitter?
I mean, I know he’s been hot th elast 2 weeks, but, really? Razor?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Ramon’s been really unlucky this year. He’s hit the ball pretty hard.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
which is not to say he doesn't piss me off
but a good second half wouldn’t surprise me.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
I can see an uptick
but I don’t see a full-fledged second-half comeback.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 agree
I think he’ll do better than he did in the first half but I don’t think it will be a monster second half.
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s never had a monster anything. I’m just saying he’ll start hitting like Ramon Hernandez again.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
But it could be
1. B-Rob
2. Nicky
3. LUUUUUUUUUUKE
4. Aubrey
5. JayPay
6. Razor
7. Adam Jones, son!
8. MelMo
9. Lil’ Bro
Just sayin’.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Nick-Luke-Aubrey
Three lefties in a row. Not happening.
Payton at five is just as bad as anything.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
I don’t disagree with the idea, either. As has been said before, they take this L-R shit too far.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Roch on O's Extra said
indeed, DD didn’t want 4 lefties in a row. And Brandon Fahey wasn’t an option. Yes, he said that. Sometimes, Roch is actually funny.
And, Roch confirms he asked George Sherrill why did JayPay flip his bill last nihgt. “Casue I blew two in a row,” Sherrill said.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 and your stupid facts
You’re the guy at the bar at 1 am who remembers stuff like, you know, the fumblerooskie has been outlawed, Buckner’s miscue didn’t really lose the Red Sox the Series, and that Hack-A-Shack actually DID work in the playoffs. Reality has a well-known liberal bias!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 thinking
to put someone slightly faster than a dump truck in from of Ramon, instead of a dump truck in front of JayPay.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 in my ideal world
Jones is hitting at least 6th, if not 2nd or 3rd. I think if he’s sandwiched between B-Rob and Nicky, he’d do the job. But it’s complete gut instinct without a lick of data or analysis to back it 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
He doesn’t blow it by anyone anymore
I still find that strange. Didn’t he used to throw 96-97? He’s hitting 92 more often.. every once in a while 94.. do you think they told him to sacrifice velocity for control?
The velocity isn’t the problem I don’t think. A lot of the time his fastball is straighter than a grizzly’s dick. Matt Anderson threw like 102 but these are big league hitters.
But yeah, he’s definitely dropped down and it has to be on purpose. I guess it’s all they could really do.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
I think it was Millar who said
You can time a missle if you see it enough times.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
According to Walter Matthau, apparently.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
What movie is THAT from?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Grumpy Old Men
“Gustafson’s straight as a grizzly’s dick, he’d never cheat on his taxes!”
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
KC Lineup
1 David DeJesus -LF
2 Mike Aviles – SS
3 Alex Gordon – 3B
4 Jose Guillen – DH
5 Mark Grudzielanek -2B
6 Mark Teahen – RF
7 Ross Gload – 1B
8 John Buck – C
9 Joey Gathright – CF
Geaux Eaux's
He's climbing up steadily SON
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
woo
He’s almost adequate offensively.
I’m not busting. Not really anyway.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
How does that compare with Markakis' 1st year
Is it a similar trajectory or is Jones’ climb to adequacy a bit less pronounced?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
In May 2006 Markakis had a OBP of .270 and a SLG of .288
He was batting .182—AVG doesn’t mean much, but in this case it meant he was BAD
In June his OBP was .403!!!! and his SLG was .400, so he still wasn’t hitting for power at all, but he has gotten quite good at getting on base.
ALMOST
His OPS+ is now 87. Gettin’ 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
if you could direct me to a primer on OPS+ i'd be quite grateful
i know statistics, but i’ve never figured out how that works
That's one I'm still getting a grasp on myself
but I know 100 is league average. 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
Here's a link from
Hardball Times with a quick explanation.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 his fastball is not so good that he can work six-seven innings off of that pitch exclusively on a consistent basis.
When his fastball has that sinking action, ti’s pretty good enough to work off exclusively. The problem is that he can’t consistently put that sinking action on his pitches. Anyways, TRADE HIM!!!
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
that's what I was saying, but said better
He’s not good enough with it often enough.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
He needs that ball to sink
or he needs a changeup. He’s got to have one or the other. Because hitters will catch up to ANY fastball that doesn’t move.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
David DeJesus looks pretty uncomfortable
But not unconfortable enough, apparently.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Nice way to kick the game off, dickhead.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
I'm guessing that's not what the game plan was for Daniel
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
nice throw, Melvin
Dumbass.
Nice tag, Aubrey. F’real.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
We better get a decent SS prospect for him
in about 4 weeks.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
dudes,
let’s not give up after one inning, okay?
i have to get in the car for 2.5 hours now, so instead of watching this game on my computer, i’ll be listening to john fucking sterling and suzyn fucking waldman.
blechhh.
You know, XM would solve that for ya
Just sayin’.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Tweedle-dee and Tweedle-dum
Both of their voices are worse than nails on a chalkboard.
OK, those Dos Eques commercials are 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
jesus, Gary
“It’s why Meche has struggled against Baltimore in his career. Four wins, five losses.”
HIS ERA AGAINST BALTIMORE CAREER IS 3.2f-ing6
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Yeah
Gary: “There’s Roberts being Roberts.”
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Behind Kinsler, 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
Don't, don't believe, don't believe the hype....
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Many female fans would like to
and I imagine a statisically significant portion of male fans as well.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
DONG
DONG DONG DONG DONG
HUFF > A-ROD
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
It got over the line!
Way to drag that one out, Gary.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 take any O's HR
that the umps deem fit to award us
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
more fun from Gary
“Aubrey had an outstanding June, and has carried it over into July.”
July is two days old. That was pre-HR, but I was helping hamburger.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Better than helping tuna....
Seriously, we gotta find you an SO that knows how to cook….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
my girlfriend can cook
So can I, really, but fuck it. Hamburger Helper is good, easy and cheap.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Good, easy and cheap
is usually a pretty safe way to go with food.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
I'm so glad I picked him up in our fantasy league
I couldn’t believe he was a FA.
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
He went golfing on that one...
“Wow, is he hot.” I think Gary has a man-crush.
wow, the radio feed is so slow,
you guys called the HR a good 30-40 secs before I heard it happen.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
Spoiler alert
I’ll TRY and remember 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
Three days off is like a week's vacation?
I don’t think Buck gets math.
I tthink he does get meth, 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
Separated at birth?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 talking, but grumbling, and you can feel it coming...
AND NOW I’M FUCK YELLING
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
It's not a word, it's a comma
Thus spake Lewis Black on his use of “fuck.”
But I am a fan. I’m sure you’re shocked.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 make fun, but I love Lewis Black.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Some good stuff
Lewis Black on the president. From Red, White and Screwed.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 show that grew on me
I wasn’t huge on it at first, but it got better on repeated viewings.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
DD is rotating the older guys pretty well
Instead of the forfeit lineups we used to see out of Brain Surgeon Sam
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Not a bad way to bounce back after falling behind
I really do think I’m starting to develope a man crush on Mr. Huff.
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man
There is not so little you could get for Mark Grudzielanek at the deadline if you were the Royals that it’s not justifiable.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Wait, did I teleport back to one of my daughter's softball games?
‘Cause I’ve seen my 11 year old do that with a man on 1st. But a MLB 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
sometimes i wonder if aubrey is the greatest ball player in the world
or just america.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
For at least the last 2 weeks
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
jesus, Daniel
I know it’s tough to field when you’re that tall, but man is it frustrating.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Aubrey Huff is DA MAN at 1st tonight.
And the O’s got another 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
And has x-ray vision
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Adam Jones, 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
how come my man freddy the bee ain't starting?
fire trembley NOW.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
He's not due for another hit
until the 7th inning of tomorrow’s 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
Then why isn't Boom Boom starting today?!?
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Just delays its arrival
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
not hate like in a personal way, you know, but he does suck.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
DD callin' teh bunt
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
So much for 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
OK, 1 batter early on the bunt call....
Pay attention, Dave!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 sure he's trying
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Don't get me wrong, a decent trade offer and I'll pack his locker
It’s just I’m sure the idea of getting the ball down had crossed his mind. It ain’t lack of effort. Which, in my mind, is actually worse.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Nicky so wanted to throw that ball to 3rd.....
and thankfully didn’t. Nice fake to keep the batter at 1st, 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
So, tie game, but bases cleared and 2 outs
He’s no George Sherrill, that’s for sure.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Unless he gets the ball down
it’s just going to get worse and worse
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
This has a 8-7 feel to it.
I just hope it’s the O’s getting the 8
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Aubrey smoked that ball
Too bad the SS was right there.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
aubrey huff is very articulate and also a man of deep thought
in addition, he is a fine ballplayer.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
I was extremely impressive with his exhaustive analysis of his approach
“About a month and a half ago, I just stopped thinking so much.”
Ah, to be burdened with the intellect of Aubrey Huff.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
hey is thorne doing blow?
i just heard him say something about “the white lines”
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
well we got the run
Shouldn’t have tried for three, but hey.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Great base running, Razor
You did your job, Luke.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Never make the first or third out of an inning at third base...
That’s basic. Still, nice run production.
Remember what I said about dump trucks upthread?
Yeah, 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
A balk, a homer, a wild pitch,
but still no walks!
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
if i may suggest an alternat theory
he’s actually out there thinking too damn much ….. and having brain freezes.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
what if kranitz grabbed cabrera and roman by the ears
and conked their heads together.
i wish he had done that. it would have been so funny.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
wow that's a great promotion
if they break the sunday losing streak your ticket stub is good for another game
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
man
Are Buck and Gary just dumb or what? Do they REALLY not understand why Meche is in Kansas City and not somewhere else?
Did Buck just get hit in the nuts? John Buck, I mean.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
aww
Bring out a stretcher!
A stretcher for his balls?
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
lol
thorne … “he doesn’t wear a big protector down there.”
well not everybody is hung like gary, ya know.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
good for you, John Buck
I would’ve fucken taken the rest of the day off, I think.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
It more than hurts. That shit is disabling. I’m stunned he didn’t vomit.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
i'd have to see a replay
but i’m not actually sure that was a sackular connection.
coulda just been sausage.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
man
I played for years and was never once hit in the nut sack with a baseball. Maybe it doesn’t happen as much as you think. Maybe you’re super unlucky.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
jesus
I think I saw it once or twice from age eight on. Maybe I’M super lucky.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
You were super lucky
I took THREE this year just warming up our pitchers. Thank god they don’t throw fast…
Of course, that may say more about my ability to play catcher…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Ask Chris Snyder
How lucky he feels these days…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Here's the video
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 use to play catcher
It fucking sucks get one off the ground into your nuts.
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
That was the thing that surprised me...
the first time I took a really bad shot (I used to catch). Yeah, it hurts like hell, but you really want to throw up so bad. That’s a really odd reaction.
Seen kids do that
in wrestling practice. Take a knee when you don’t see it coming and don’t protect yourself….you’re done for the day.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Jesus Christ...
HOW BAD DO THESE GUYS HATE GUTHRIE!!!
ah god
Not Jeremy. Calm down, Adam Jones.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
What happened?
Lost the TV
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Guthrie got hit with a line drive in the dugout
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Great
Beautiful.
Why couldn’t it be Fahey???
I know, because he was in the on-deck circle, but still….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
aw piss
Really good bunt by Fahey, too.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
god is testing st. guts.
it’s like the guy who almost had to knife his son and they god was all, dude wtf?
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
That would be Abraham
Things worked out pretty well for him in the end.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
I think he might have....
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 then he bunts one really fast and hard to second base.
Fuck you Fahey!
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
That's Brandon Fahey for ya.
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
HE IS WHO WE THOUGHT HE WAS!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
yeah, Cintron
Tell us about all you learned from Roberto Alomar, and then explain, in detail, what has prevented you from implementing this great knowledge. Do ya suck?
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Wish I could see it...
:(
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
more like uncomfortable
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'm always helping the team"
oh okay Alex.
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, 'cause you being hurt
and Fahey in the lineup is REALLY putting a charge into the batting order…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
I'll post a FanPost
but Albers has decided AGAINST surgery for now. 2 months of rehab.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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
Gurry said that MacPhail and Albers figured the calendar is working for them to at least try rehab. If it fails (it will) you can easily go back to surgery.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
i don't know the clinical success rate
but, anecdotally at least, rehab seems to be a low success option.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
I rad that
but the odds of rehab actually being a long-term fix are virtually zilch. Why not have the surgery now, and start the clock on coming back next year? This way, if he gets cut in September instead of July, he misses almost all of NEXT year, too, instead of possibly being back by next year’s ASG break.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Doing rehab before the surgery (prehab) actually makes the likelyhood of successful recovery much better.
Not to mention increasing the chances of increased velocity.
you don't say
Well then I retract my statement.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Hopefully, it works out that way
But it read to me like Albers actually expected to avoid surgery altogether, and that’s just not going to happen.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 that's not too likely.
Although he could pitch effectively for a year or two before the surgery – that would probably be worth it.
For us, not 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
And I wonder
just how effectively he could pitch with a torn labrum. Any MLB pitchers do this lately and have success?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Sounds like a lot of pitchers do it without realizing it...
http://www.slate.com/id/2100895/
I pitched a full season with a torn UCL without realizing it…
UCL has a MUCH higher rate
of pitchers coming back to do well. Some even say they INCREASE velocity after having the two surgeries. Torn labrum’s a whole different deal.
As my ortho told me when I had to get a ‘scope for a torn rotator cuff, “It will be really close to 100%. But it will never be 100% again. Make sure you understand 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
FTA...
But if pitchers with torn labrums were horses, they’d be destroyed. Of the 36 major-league hurlers diagnosed with labrum tears in the last five years, only midlevel reliever Rocky Biddle has returned to his previous level. Think about that when your favorite pitcher comes down with labrum trouble: He has a 3 percent chance of becoming Rocky Biddle.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
That's true...
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Wired Wednesday
Seems like a nice guy - maybe delusional - but Alex Cintron is no Jamie Walker.
Damn thang’s HOT.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Wired Wednesday will never be better than 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
alex cintron
just broke some news … he wants to be a coach one day
(sure beats workin)
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
ahahaha
I could listen to Sam Elliott say “Coors” all day.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Don't get TOO used to it
we still need to see what brands survive the Miller-Coors merger. Although the Coors signature brand is safe, I would assume.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
THEY CAN HAVE MY HIGH LIFE
WHEN THEY PRY IT FROM MY DRUNK ASS FINGAZ
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
if anything
I’d expect regular Coors - the beer of Smokey and The Bandit - to get higher distribution now.
They can get the fuck rid of crap like Miller Chill.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Wnder who gets chopped off...
Coors Light or Miller Lite?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
neither
No reason both can’t exist. Plus they’re both too popular to mess with people. You knock one off and you just created a whole lot of Bud Light drinkers, reluctant or not.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
I'm guessing they cull some of the
“designer” beers they both distribute.
FTA: “The venture will also create a portfolio of import and craft beers that will include Blue Moon and Molson from the Coors side and the Leinenkugel brands, Peroni, Pilsner Urquell and Grolsch from Miller.”
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Works for 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
whoa
Nearly a hell of a play by Gathright. I’ll take it, though. Better for me that he lost it.
4-2 O’s
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
That was a stupendous effort...
If I wasn’t an Orioles fan, I would say I wish he’d have caught it. Wow.
Now I'm really pissed
my wife took over the TV….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 good
and you;re good to do that so quick.
MLB GameDay will have the video soon enough…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 just put the wompers on the tubes and press upload
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
The miracles of modern technology....
and a video card that can accept a incoming TV signal, and software to do screen graps of a frame of video. And a bitchin’ CPU.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Apparently
and your internet connection if the LUUUUUUKE Scott….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
i don't want to get technical but
i can throughput more than twenty wompers per nanotuba
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
It may not be a home run
but we may just have a rally going.
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 don't know what Razor did
but Gameday tells me it’s 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
tellin' ya
Good second half from the RZA.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
I find that amazing.
More than double anyone else’s starts?!
Context, please...
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
They put up a graphic...
saying DC had like 130 career starts, and Guthrie only had like 45, and the list went down from there. Just goes back to my old point that I can’t believe that Cabrera is like the most experienced starter on the squad.
By A LOT
although I still can’t wrap my head around the fact Danny has started almost 150 games for this club.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
That's what I'm saying...
When I see it written down (or put up on a television screen in this case), I get it; I just still find it odd somehow. He seems really young.
Seriously
we need Daniel to go deep tonight.
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
MLB GameDay just posted the vid
of the almost catch by Gathright. Damn, he’s fast. Is he still in the game? That was a number he did on 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
Yeah he's still in the game
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
OK, so he's fine
Good thing he made Richie Bancells jog.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
what the fuck
Gary Thorne just compared eating cramps to whatever was going on with Daniel Cabrera.
Gary rules, although I will admit I dislike him more with Buck instead of Big Jim.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
You can't blame Gary...
Anyone’s more dislikable when they’re with Buck.
yeah
I don’t like that I don’t like Buck, but Buck is a moron.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Yeah I really miss Jim a lot!
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
They seriously...
need to just let us take over for a night. I mean, we’d have to clean up the profanity, but just hire us, put us in a suite at OPACY with beer (or alcohol of choice), and let SC lead us through a discussion of the game. I’ll be in charge of completely irrelevant asides that are funny to me and no one else under the age of 35.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
one of my favorite things about boxing
It’s the lone sport where the commentators are VERY honest, even brutally so. When they see bullshit, they call bullshit. When a guy stinks, they say he stinks. When a matchup is a joke, they say it’s a joke. When a fight sucks, they say it sucks.
MMA has it to a lesser degree, but not like boxing.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Absolutely correct
When my boy Fernando Guerrero from Salisbury got his ESPN2 fight, Tony Atlas just laid into him in the last round, And this was a fight my boy won handily. And the next day in the paper, his trainer said he was going to play the tape and make Fernando listen to everything Tony said. Because he was 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
Teddy Atlas
But otherwise, yeah exactly. Teddy’s great, too. He once pulled a gun on Mike Tyson because Mike messed with his niece. Or so the story goes, anyway. He was Mike’s first trainer and saw Tyson’s problems coming long before anyone else really did. Just the in-ring breakdowns and stuff.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Sorry, crossed up my Atlases
I knew it wasn’t this guy:
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 one?
Missed that classic.
Almost up there with Sid Vicious’ “I’m king of the squirrells!”
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Gary with Bill Clement
is still my favorite hockey announcing team of all time.
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
oh wait
It’s the fifth. So no, not yet.
I thought it was the sixth.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
GameDay says Bottom 6th
and we’re the home 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
wait. yes.
What the fuck, I was looking at the scoreline instead of the inning.
I’m on crack. I’m sorry. I went and bought one crack and did drugs with it.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
"I went and bought one crack and did drugs with it."
I don’t know exactly what that’s supposed to mean, but 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
if you haven't seen this by now
just behold Joey Gathright.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cySfw8f0beg
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
DeJesus and Teahan
sure as hell ain’t gettin’ to those balls…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Gathright is retarded fast
I mean, he’s a shitty ballplayer no matter how you slice it, but he can run.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
dammit
could’ve cleared Fahey in the order
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
73 pitches INTO the 7th?
Damn, Danny, that’s how you pitch! Keep it 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
there we go, baby
Four pitch inning?
Fuck yeah, Danny’s got it tonight.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Four-pitch innings...
are most definitely Birdland.
I thought we decided
it was scotch. Or meth.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 whole deal turned around
when kranitz came out and read him the riot act.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
Wait, a Hatfield from West Virginia is an O's fan
I know which side I’m on.
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
Oops, he'll get demoted to AA tomorrow
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
Yeah I wish I could get it in New Orleans
that’s why I bought MLB.TV
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
MLB.TV could solve that problem
if you’re independently wealthy. Or, if you’re a cheap bastard like me,. $15 for the whole season and live with the radio broadcast.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
dude
i did the audio thing for a year or two.
but three yrs ago i switched to the video stream …...........
just do it!
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
As long as you don't live in an area
that can get MASN. ‘Cause if you do, you’re screwed.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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’m going to be screwed this weekend when we play the Rangers because I’m in their area. Fuck that shit. I don’t even live in Texas.
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I get MASN
I just lost my TV tonight to the US Swimming trials (a real Mom & daughter moment) and the boy’s playing Wii Sports. So here I am.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 you could do that too
If you buy MLB.TV you get all that. That’s why I bought it.
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Gary on Giambi: "Whatever it takes!"
So long as it isn’t steroids!!!
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Or greenies...
testing for that now, too. Saw some writer reference it for why so many teams are locking up younger players and rejecting older players…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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, Daniel's been what-- "pleasantly wild" tonight?
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
Y'know, this steady diet of Gary and Buck is really making me miss Jim and Jim
Or Jules and Jim. Whatever. But Gary and Buck are really tiresome.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
We need Gary and Palmer
Nothing else will suffice
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
7 IP, 78 pitches
not bad at all. And we do need him to go deep tonight. A CG would be just what the doctor ordered for our bullpen.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Yeah wouldn't that be nice
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
'Dogma' rules
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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
you STILL haven't seen big lebowski?
rectify that shit, mallard.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
I shall, I shal
before my wife makes me cancel our Netflix. “Throne of Blood” is up next, 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
one of my faves...
i do love me some kurosawa samurai pics.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 end is insane...
toshiro mifune was a fucking beast!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Let Danny finish it
He’s at 85 pitches. Sherrill’s pitched 3 straight games.
Let Danny finish.
Sentiment subject to change based on performance.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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, darn, Fat Sid just gave up 2 2-run HRs
7-6 Rangers. Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.
PHN winning 4-1, 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
Are you serious?
that makes me so happy. Eat that you fat fuck!
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Joe Angel was just broken up
giving the update, I tell 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
you hear that shit?
that little panty-sniffer pedroia almost has the cycle! man, does that guy irritate me.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
Never in doubt, George
Let AMA come on here and argue with THAT one.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
That's ture
B-Rob is definately the second-best, 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
He's like a little nat that just won't go away
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
hahaha
Ponson blew the lead in NY.
Gary Thorne, Orioles broadcaster, cannot pronounce “Ponson.”
“Ponce-on”?
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
if i recall correctly...
that’s actually closer to how our favorite de-frocked knight pronounces his own name.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
Did he really lose his kinghthood?
I figured the Danes would have a pretty high tolerance for aberrant personal behavior…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
dutch?
you’d think. they’re fond of their judiciary, though.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
I knew it started with a D...
Partial credit, teach?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 believe Sid himself pronounces it "Eating disorder."
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
Anybody else watching Sawx-Raybans? I've got it on my brother-in-law's HD Home Theater-- WHOA, is this not MLB.com!
Also, an interesting interference call against Lugo, taking a run off the board, hee-hee. Still, Sawx up 4-1.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
btw...
i busted out the fugly orange and black cartoon bird hat today…the one palmer always bitches about.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
Here's mine...
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Going for the CG....
Definately a Good Danny start…so far.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Heart of the order
I’m going to freak out if Danny gets through this! I have faith in ya brother, just throw that good old country fastball.
Geaux Eaux's
i know everyone has seen this
but …. has there every been anyone dumber?
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
No, there definitely hasn't
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Hey, I went to MD that fall
don’t think it didn’t hurt me to post that.
But that was a SERIOUSLY dumb choice.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
dumb choice, for sure...
but comparing him to dude’s who’ve won lifetime achievement awards in the dumb choice category is not fair.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
Death ain't fair, either
Screw up bad enough the first time, you don’t get a second time.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
"Sidney, punch me, PUNCH ME!"
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
I haven't
can you say ‘desktop photo’.
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 won't say what Danny hasn't done tonight
but it’s something we’ve been waiting for him to do…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Good night, game over, drive home safely
and we’ll be back with the LOVELY totals…
NO WALKS!!! I knew you could do 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
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
S
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Orioles Magic
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Absolutely
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Danny
So, can someone please just tell him that every time he pitches, it’s against the Royals. Please?
We gotta set up a protocol for
the spelling or ORIOLES. ‘Cause tonight’s was just RAGGED.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 echoing...
Yeah, that’s it.
I hated those in chorus class
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Seriously
The team can spring for a translator
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
duck, what exactly was it that you were looking for from Danny that we weren't getting
a win, a QS, a complete game. I mean, all three are nice, but which one in particular did you want?
ZERO WALKS
We’ve been waiting for him to not walk people. And he threw 9 innings tonight and didn’t walk a single batter.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Didn't want to jinx it with the game still going
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 you know another cool thing about MLB.com? If you have another game on,
you can hear the final result of the MLB.com game you’re watching MINUTES before you can see it! And without even being in Moscow!
Nothing like seeing the f#cking future before it “happens”, MLB!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
Alright Yall I'm out
I’ve got to go get something to eat. Great win tonight. DANNY CABS IS BIRDLAND! Talk to yall later
GEAUX EAUX’s!!!
Geaux Eaux's
How to make watching the Sawx win EVEN WORSE: Interview Dick Vitale between innings!
Aiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!! Thank the Lord for remote control.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
Dear God, that's against the Eighth Amedment!
“Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.”
Right there in the constitution, it says they can’t mix Dick Vitale and the Red Sox. Someone call a judge and get an injunction!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
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