Gameday Thread: Royals (38-46) @ O's (42-40)
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 4:23 PM EDT
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Kansas 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.
by getxstoked on Jul 2, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by blawk359 on Jul 2, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by zknower on Jul 2, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he’ll do better than he did in the first half
Sure, he can’t do any worse!
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jul 2, 2008 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just repeat this to yourself
“At least it’s not Mora”
or, if that fails
“At least it’s not Fahey”
by getxstoked on Jul 2, 2008 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
unlees it's against the Yankees
and Pettite isn’t starting, DD’s done it a couple times already.
by getxstoked on Jul 2, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by Y Not on Jul 2, 2008 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
do grizzlies have especially straight dicks?
by zknower on Jul 2, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to Walter Matthau, apparently.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 5:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For those who are interested
Adam Jones’ OPS has finally climbed up to .700 last night.
by math_geek on Jul 2, 2008 6:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's climbing up steadily SON
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by math_geek on Jul 2, 2008 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by math_geek on Jul 2, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by birdman on Jul 2, 2008 6:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice way to kick the game off, dickhead.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do we always have to come from behind?!?!?
I’m getting a little tired of it.
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice throw, Melvin
Dumbass.
Nice tag, Aubrey. F’real.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah nice save Huff
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by zknower on Jul 2, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tweedle-dee and Tweedle-dum
Both of their voices are worse than nails on a chalkboard.
by MiamiMagic on Jul 2, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Waldman’s so hideous that Sterling has to calm her down sometimes. I mean consider THAT.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1-0 PHN
Pedroia went yard off of Kazmir
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brob having his typical good leadoff AB.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 2, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Gary: “There’s Roberts being Roberts.”
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brian Robers is the second best second baseman in the American league
look it up
by math_geek on Jul 2, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly
Dustin Pedroia can kiss my ass
by math_geek on Jul 2, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's in the top 10-15 of a lot of offensive categories (hits, runs, 2B, 3B, even OBP/AVG are pretty good in the rankings)
by O'sFan21 on Jul 2, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's just awesome
any numbers on the number of pitches he sees each at bat?
by math_geek on Jul 2, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He Leads the Majors in 2B's
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DONG
DONG DONG DONG DONG
HUFF > A-ROD
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aubrey Huff ---- AN AMERICAN HERO
Fucking hilarious home run
by math_geek on Jul 2, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm so glad I picked him up in our fantasy league
I couldn’t believe he was a FA.
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He went golfing on that one...
“Wow, is he hot.” I think Gary has a man-crush.
by MiamiMagic on Jul 2, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by birdman on Jul 2, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't care, spoil away.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jul 2, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
besides it makes me omnipotent
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jul 2, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
besides it makes me feel omnipotent
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jul 2, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Three days off is like a week's vacation?
I don’t think Buck gets math.
by MiamiMagic on Jul 2, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I make fun, but I love Lewis Black.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sometimes i wonder if aubrey is the greatest ball player in the world
or just america.
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I say the galaxy
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by SC on Jul 2, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For at least the last 2 weeks
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by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jesus, Daniel
I know it’s tough to field when you’re that tall, but man is it frustrating.
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by SC on Jul 2, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
aubrey huff can fly
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And has x-ray vision
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by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Doc I'm wearing your jersey!
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Jul 2, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HOLY COW HOW DID MEMLO GET ON?
UNSTOPPLABLE
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What a beast
Six Game hit streak son!
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how come my man freddy the bee ain't starting?
fire trembley NOW.
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
goddammit i hate fahey.
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Just delays its arrival
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by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow Fahey
You are truly worthless
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not hate like in a personal way, you know, but he does suck.
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cabrera really just isn't a good pitcher. Get the fucking ball down asshole.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 2, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For how many seasons is trying good enough?
by O'sFan21 on Jul 2, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think were in for a long night boys
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Obviously. with this dickhead on the mound.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 2, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Nice Danny
That’s what I’m talking about
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That a Boy Kakes
10 Game Hit Streak!
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
aubrey huff is very articulate and also a man of deep thought
in addition, he is a fine ballplayer.
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i, too, was extremely impressive
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey is thorne doing blow?
i just heard him say something about “the white lines”
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Never make the first or third out of an inning at third base...
That’s basic. Still, nice run production.
by MiamiMagic on Jul 2, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LUUUUUUKE!!!!!
Way to screw it up Razor.
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice balk, butthole
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by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A balk, a homer, a wild pitch,
but still no walks!
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-Jack Handey
by jobe on Jul 2, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the Fuck are you doing Dumbass!
I swear he has no brain.
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What the Fuck are doing Dumbass!
I swear he has no brain.
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if i may suggest an alternat theory
he’s actually out there thinking too damn much ….. and having brain freezes.
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Look at MelMo getting into the action.
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow that's a great promotion
if they break the sunday losing streak your ticket stub is good for another game
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OHHHHH, God. Oh man.
Good luck, John.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is going to be on blooper tapes for years.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh jeez his nards got pwned
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel for you brother
that fucking sucks
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
aww
Bring out a stretcher!
A stretcher for his balls?
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
G. Thorne is trying sooo hard not to say somrthing stupid right now
I give him about three minutes
by Bromo on Jul 2, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
thorne … “he doesn’t wear a big protector down there.”
well not everybody is hung like gary, ya know.
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Buck Martinez:
“That is a very difficult situation.”
hahaha
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I understand it hurts and all, but can we play already?
by O'sFan21 on Jul 2, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
respect the nardular contusion, man!
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My position would be that if you aren't puking it ain't that bad. I've taken my share of baseballs...
by O'sFan21 on Jul 2, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
to the nut sack??
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'd have to see a replay
but i’m not actually sure that was a sackular connection.
coulda just been sausage.
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happen to at least one kid every team I ever played on. Catcher in college had to get an ultrasound...
by O'sFan21 on Jul 2, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by MiamiMagic on Jul 2, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Jay learn that from MelMo?
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jesus Christ...
HOW BAD DO THESE GUYS HATE GUTHRIE!!!
by MiamiMagic on Jul 2, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ah god
Not Jeremy. Calm down, Adam Jones.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guthrie got hit with a line drive in the dugout
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
aw piss
Really good bunt by Fahey, too.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
god is testing st. guts.
it’s like the guy who almost had to knife his son and they god was all, dude wtf?
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
did he win a cy young?
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damnit
I thought that was going to be a DONG for the DOC
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's Brandon Fahey for ya.
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PUT HIM ON THE HOOK
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
somebody should kick fah hey in the nuts
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by jobe on Jul 2, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"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 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't know the clinical success rate
but, anecdotally at least, rehab seems to be a low success option.
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who knows? It seems dumb to me, too.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doing rehab before the surgery (prehab) actually makes the likelyhood of successful recovery much better.
Not to mention increasing the chances of increased velocity.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 2, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you don't say
Well then I retract my statement.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 2, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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…
by O'sFan21 on Jul 2, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey 2 more years making a major league salary ain't too bad...
by O'sFan21 on Jul 2, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
alex cintron
just broke some news … he wants to be a coach one day
(sure beats workin)
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice inning Danny
by MiamiMagic on Jul 2, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
shhhhh. danny is kind of cruising.
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Top of the Order coming up
Let’s get some damn runs.
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ahahaha
I could listen to Sam Elliott say “Coors” all day.
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by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THEY CAN HAVE MY HIGH LIFE
WHEN THEY PRY IT FROM MY DRUNK ASS FINGAZ
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
High Life won't die
Can’t die.
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by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
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by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MILLER CHILL = MULLET ZIMA
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BIRDLAND. Birdland. Birdland.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was that a SECTION for the dugout club? If so, lotta folks wearing green chairs to the game.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Kakes do something here
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
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by SC on Jul 2, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a stupendous effort...
If I wasn’t an Orioles fan, I would say I wish he’d have caught it. Wow.
by MiamiMagic on Jul 2, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That sucks
I’m sorry man
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
here's a grab ..... it was that good
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How did you get that pic?
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by NawlinsOriole on Jul 2, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i just put the wompers on the tubes and press upload
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my CPU is the aubrey huff of the computer world
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by duck on Jul 2, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't want to get technical but
i can throughput more than twenty wompers per nanotuba
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by thewaywardO on Jul 2, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
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by jobe on Jul 2, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs