Blue Jays at Orioles, TBA (20 min. after resumed game)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUCK!
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
NSFW!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 24, 2008 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
uh, sike?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 24, 2008 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
ok
I figured as much, but I’d never want to mess with things safe for work. My sarcasm sensor needs adjusting.
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
Better than the
bouquet of black baloons my sister sent… :)
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Sorry, dude
I think I waited too long to get tickets—there are none available. Must be because of the $5 ticket promotion. I guess I’m just not used to the idea of regular season sellouts, my franchise not being sufficiently storied.
by fishoutawata on Jul 24, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate being at work during a game
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
Might not be so bad if I could watch Gameday
But my lame work computer doesn’t have the write version of flash or something so I can’t. I can only watch espn’s version, which is sort of lame.
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
Yeah
I’m not getting much accomplished right now
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 24, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Absolutely
and espn’s gamecast is really bad.
Looks pretty empty today at OPACY
If the kids didn’t have a swim meet, we’d be 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
From Roch
“Jamie Walker allowed three runs – including a homer – and five hits in one inning today at Double-A Bowie.”
ha. haha.
"This ain't a football game; we do this every day." - Earl Weaver
"War Eagle"
NOPD
Not Our Problem Dude
Absolute worse police force in America
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 24, 2008 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
That's a good one
I’ll be down there for a wedding this weekend, so I’ll try to make use of that one.
You better get a PoBoy while you're in town
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 24, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Melvin Mora... please don't end 5 innings leaving 11 on base again.
That was bad. Danny deserves better. Hell… Radhames Liz deserves better. Scratch that… Steve Traschel and Adam Loewen’s lovechild would deserve better.
Not sure on 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
FWIW
Matt Wieters came in as a PH in the bottom of the 9th at Bowie today with the bases loaded and promptly jacked one.
Not to rush him or anything.
"This ain't a football game; we do this every day." - Earl Weaver
"War Eagle"
I've got a nickname for him...
I will unveil next week when I get back from NY. I think it’s clever, anyway….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Can't have 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
Gee, they didn't send Matt Stairs?
Can’t imagine why…
THATABY, NICK! Defense by reputation…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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
How old is Gregg Zaun at this point?
You don't run on Nick
You just don’t 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
A Very Foolish Decision by Mr. Stairs
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 24, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Jim Palmer was laughing at Stairs trying to score
as the throw came in. Damn, that’s harsh.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Jim just tells it like it is
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 24, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
MLB Gameday
should have the video up soon….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 looked safe to me
But that was a hell of a throw.
He was out
TiVo says so
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Was it just me...
or did RZA act like he couldn’t believe Stairs would even try?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Dear Jay Payton
If you stopped swinging at garbage, you might be a better baseball player,
Sincerely,
The Math Geek.
and why are you so expensive?
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 24, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
While Castro is up...
Any word on Cintron’s rehab?
Cintron
Played at Bowie today. 1-2 I think.
"This ain't a football game; we do this every day." - Earl Weaver
"War Eagle"
He was lifted for a pinch runner in the 4th inning
Hopefully not a re-injury
I suck
I never exited the previous game thread and for the life of me couldn’t figure out why everyone bailed for game 2. I should have stayed at lunch.
Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark
hahahaha
Cough Cough, no thank you man
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 24, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Danny is not trying to blow them away
which is a good thing—that’s how he can find the plate
Just watched the play on gameday
Jay Payton, you gotta do better than that if you want to play every day. Jesus.
Palmer:
“Jay air-mails the throw, and Danny, not paying attention…”
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
haha
yeah I heard him say that
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 24, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Does Overbay
bat like .895 lifetime vs. the Orioles?
Jamie Walker T-shirts: http://www.cafepress.com/beltwaysports
This feels like...
a pretty insurmountable 2-0 lead here.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Fun fact
Daniel Cabrera has walked 46 more batters in his career than Roy Halladay.
In less than half as many innings.
Not against Halladay
Dude would have totally belonged in the 1960s with Bob Gibson. He’s a horse. Look up his CGs – he usually has more than most AL teams.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Only because this team needs 9 hits
to score two runs
by fishoutawata on Jul 24, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
the blue jays...
seriously, these guys can fuck right off. i’ve had a visceral hatred of them since their late 80s surge.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
Nice AB by Jonesy
Halladay over 50 pitches in 3 innings = HOPE
Dude could throw 200 if he had to
He ain’t of this vintage.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 has 10 assists to lead AL
Which leads me to ask….
What the hell were those 10 3B coaches thinking?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the 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 were thinking
“The only way this guy gets nailed is with an absolutely perfect throw”
And they were right.
On XM, Dibs always says "Make the other team make the perfect play."
Thankfully, Markickass makes the perfect play most of the time.
Let's make fun of the Jays uniforms
Which are, in my opinion, the ugliest in all of baseball. Even worse that San Diego’s awful away unis.
Now, the BJ’s throwbacks from last night…. those were classy.
in general...
powder blue away unis were pretty smooth. cards had nice ones, mariners and brewers, too.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 24, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
They ain't much, but look at the Rays: their uni's are...so...bor...ing...ly...gen...er...ic...that...z-z-z-z..z-z-z
Opposing infielders have been known to doze off watching the Rays round the bases.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
Boring is a lot better than ugly
I’d rather feel indifference than a physical urge to vomit. That’s what I feel when I see the stupid J on the BJ’s cap.
NICE baserunning by Adam Jones, son!
Way to take 3B when you notice noone’s covering.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Gotta go
See y’all next Wednesday. NY, here I come!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
way to call ball 4 strike 2, douchebag.
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
DC could still (conceivably) get a QC outta this-- don't bet on it-- and a loss.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
QC stands for Quality Ctart, of course, a little-known stat used mostly by Rosicrucians and Bill James.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
Apparently, according to the box score
I think he could’ve had him at home, too, but I guess the smart play is to cut it off and take the out.
Wow, what constitutes "out of the baseline" now?
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
Theres something about the Blue Jays that just gets on my nerves
along with the Indians and Athletics, there is just something about those teams that I just hate so much.
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
Agreed
I really dislike the White Sox too, for some reason.
"This ain't a football game; we do this every day." - Earl Weaver
"War Eagle"
stupid black unis.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 24, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, my hate for the Jays is unquantifiable, but genuine
I also really hate the Mariners and the Angels and the Giants for similarly unsubstantiated reasons.
The Wiz still smokin'!
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
Danny's QC is hanging in the balance....and GONE.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
Toronto was just like
“Hey assholes. This is how you score a runner from second with none out. Sorry you had to find out this way.”
Jamie Walker T-shirts: http://www.cafepress.com/beltwaysports
yeah
there needs to be a certain level of condescension when saying “SYHTFOTW.”
Jamie Walker T-shirts: http://www.cafepress.com/beltwaysports
Palmer really ragging on Danny again-- but sort of quiet, resigned ragging now, not like last time.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
Forget Amber, I want the blond in the Picnic Perch!
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
My list of people to punch in the taint today.
1. Roy Halladay
2. The home plate umpire
3. Cito Gaston
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
Has anyone mentioned recently that CITO CUCKS?
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
I want to punch him for his oversized strikezone.
Though that’s mostly the umpire.
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
It's worse in the Politeness Dome, where he gets *everything*.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
Good lord
Melvin should have had that ball
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
It's not like Danny's even being hit hard.
It’s a bunch of little bullshit that seems to be dropping.
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
This is going downhill
and quickly
"This ain't a football game; we do this every day." - Earl Weaver
"War Eagle"
hey all
got back late. what happened to the continued game? is that one over?
Yup, Gut's "lost" 5-1, i.e. got f#cked again.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
And the worst of it: He didn't even get a QS out of it because the suspension came at 5 1/3.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
5 2/3
He only needed one more out.
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
*slap*
That’s for making me care about you.
Name that movie.
Groundhog Day?
That would be appropriate
"This ain't a football game; we do this every day." - Earl Weaver
"War Eagle"
We have a winnuh!
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
Greg Zaun was 2-21
this month. The hell? Our pitching blows.
"This ain't a football game; we do this every day." - Earl Weaver
"War Eagle"
Ball game.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
Say, what's that smell? Is somebody growing mushrooms down here?
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
Ah yes
My favorite pitching change….Cabrera for Cabrera
I liked it when Rodrigo was on the mound vs the Mariners, with Javy behind the plate
Lopez gives him the sign, Lopez says yes, winds, deals, Lopez swings and misses strike three!
At one point in the late 80s there were about 10 guys named Cruz in MLB. The dynasty has changed hands!
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
For more good news:
“Jamie Walker allowed three runs – including a homer – and five hits in one inning today at Double-A Bowie. ” – Roch
I'm going to invent a surgical diagnostic technique to test for
1) labrum tears / rotator cuff problems
2) weak obliques
3) degenerative hips
Because I love my team.
Yikes, we may have seen the last of Jamie.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
Ugh
Don’t even know what’s going on in this game, but looking at the score, I’m glad I’m not watching
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
Good call, Stace.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
Matt Wiiiiiiieeetersssss
"This ain't a football game; we do this every day." - Earl Weaver
"War Eagle"
Come on, MacPhail, pull the rug out from under these guys!
"He’s in trouble. Whatever he throws me, I’m going to hit it."
-- Alex Cintron
amen.
remember: the bums will ALWAYS lose, mr. lebowski!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 24, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Only scouts left in the ballpark
So I guess they decided to bring in Sherriff Sherrill (now with moustache!).
How is Juan Castro any improvement over Fabytronandez?
"He’s in trouble. Whatever he throws me, I’m going to hit it."
-- Alex Cintron
he can actually play defense.
Unlike 1/2 of that combination.
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
Well, that sucked.
And the Angels and their ridiculously good road record come to town tomorrow, why, oh, why can’t we just play the Royals and Mariners every day?
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
It's the second half and we suck
There’s something warm and cozy about saying that, like coming home. I guess now that the Cubs are good, we are the new Cubs.
Mr. McPhail, tear down this team!
(With respects to Ronald and Duck)
interest fading fast....
It’s nearly time for the usual sports interest in Baltimore come late summer: football.
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