Gameday Thread: Angels (62-39) vs O's (48-53)
July 25th 2008 (Game 102)
Los Angeles Angels vs Baltimore Orioles
86°F Partly Cloudy
Chance of Rain: 20%
Wind 6 mph S
| Today's Starting Pitchers | GS | IP | ERA | WHIP | BAA | HR | BB | K | W-L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Joe Saunders-LHP |
19 | 127.0 | 3.05 | 1.14 | .238 | 15 | 34 | 64 | 12-5 |
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Brian Burres- LHP |
18 | 104.0 | 5.02 | 1.57 | .298 | 14 | 38 | 51 | 7-6 |

Lineups
O's Angels
1. BRob- 2B 1. Chone Figgins- 3B
2. Markikass - RF 2. Casey Kotchman- 1B
3. MelMo- 3B 3. Maicer Izturis- SS
4. Audrey- DH 4. Vladimir Guerrero- RF
5. Razor-C 5. Torii Hunter- CF
6. Dr. Jones- CF 6. Garret Anderson- LF
7. Kevbo- 1B 7. Howie Kendrick- 2B
8. Jay Payton- LF 8. Juan Rivera- DH
9. Juan Castro - SS 9. Jeff Mathis- C
O's Notes:
- Brian Roberts currently leads the AL in doubles (38) and triples (8). The last player to lead the AL in those categories in the same season was Minnesota's Cesar Tovar in 1970 with 36 doubles and 13 triples.
- Nick Markakis is having his best season in the big leagues against left handed pitchers. He's hitting .317 with a .963 OPS.
- Matt Wieters Update: He's batting .345 (29-for-84) with six doubles, 4 home runs, and 27 RBI's in 26 games for the Baysox. And of course we all heard about his pinch hit grand slam earlier this week.
- Adam Jones is on fire. He's hit in 19 of his last 23 games, going 32-for-90 (.356) with two doubles, three triples, two home runs and 15 RBI's.
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Jay Payton should be in LF...
Shouldn’t he?
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
by getxstoked on Jul 25, 2008 6:37 PM EDT 0 recs
So, that's why MelMo is batting third.
.714 BA against Saunders, that’s ridiculous.
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
by getxstoked on Jul 25, 2008 6:58 PM EDT 0 recs
Here we go
I’ve got a six pack of beer and some pizza in the oven. Time for some baseball. Love the black jerseys.
"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
by Stacey on Jul 25, 2008 7:07 PM EDT 0 recs
The Black Jerseys are Beast!
They’ve gotta be my favorite jerseys next to the white throw backs that we wore the other night.
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on
Jul 25, 2008 7:14 PM EDT
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I really like Vlad
not when he’s batting against the O’s, though
"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
by Stacey on Jul 25, 2008 7:15 PM EDT 0 recs
Yeah
he’s on my fantasy team. I root for him all the time, but not today.
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on
Jul 25, 2008 7:17 PM EDT
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Brian Burres + Angels = bad for the O's
"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
by Stacey on Jul 25, 2008 7:19 PM EDT 0 recs
nice catch by the fan in the stands
one handed grab.
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
by getxstoked on Jul 25, 2008 7:20 PM EDT 0 recs
what does Brian have to do to get a hit?
It seems like he hits it hard every time, but right into someone’s glove.
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
by getxstoked on Jul 25, 2008 7:24 PM EDT 0 recs
it looked like a hit off the bat
but it just died
"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
by Stacey on
Jul 25, 2008 7:26 PM EDT
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Adam Jones back down at 6th?
I thought he was doing pretty well in the 2 hole.
"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
by Stacey on Jul 25, 2008 7:28 PM EDT 0 recs
Brian Burres is not good
"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
by Stacey on Jul 25, 2008 7:37 PM EDT 0 recs
sweet Jesus, that ball was crushed.
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
by getxstoked on Jul 25, 2008 7:37 PM EDT 0 recs
Sarfate on already?
I guess it’s audition time for the starting rotation.
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
by getxstoked on Jul 25, 2008 7:41 PM EDT 0 recs
What is the answer to these starting pitching woes? Do we just suck it up until our youngsters in the minors are ready? Is there anyone in the minors who can outperform our current starters? Should we trade for even more pitching?
"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
by Stacey on Jul 25, 2008 7:42 PM EDT 0 recs
Jeremy Guthrie starts every game for the rest of the year.
And we pray his arm doesn’t fall off.
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
by getxstoked on
Jul 25, 2008 7:45 PM EDT
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Is there anyone in the minors who can outperform our current starters?
Probably wouldn’t get much worse.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on
Jul 25, 2008 8:02 PM EDT
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Burres sucks
It’s time to move his ass to the bullpen.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jul 25, 2008 7:43 PM EDT 0 recs
but but but but
he knows how to step it up!
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on
Jul 25, 2008 8:02 PM EDT
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at least Dave gave him the quick hook
before the game got out of hand.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jul 25, 2008 7:44 PM EDT 0 recs
a 1-2-3 inning...
I’d forgotten what those looked like
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
by getxstoked on Jul 25, 2008 7:57 PM EDT 0 recs
I tune in
And Millar goes deep.
WE WILL WIN THIS GAME
It worked in Seattle when I was late, we were down big, and a Payton homer was the first thing I saw.
WE WILL WIN
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 25, 2008 8:01 PM EDT 0 recs
then you showed at exactly the right time
"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
by Stacey on
Jul 25, 2008 8:02 PM EDT
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you should show up late for every game.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on
Jul 25, 2008 8:09 PM EDT
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oh! oh!
Do you hear it? do you hear it? Brian is coming up to bat to Hypnotize! hallelujah!
"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
by Stacey on Jul 25, 2008 8:03 PM EDT 0 recs
UH. UH.

"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on
Jul 25, 2008 8:05 PM EDT
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Buck Martinez talks texting
Holy fuck! Man! Wow!
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 25, 2008 8:04 PM EDT 0 recs
these young whippersnappers with their fancy technology
"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
by Stacey on
Jul 25, 2008 8:04 PM EDT
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I hear they use “computers” to keep track of players these days. Computers don’t have feelings!!!!!!
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on
Jul 25, 2008 8:05 PM EDT
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When Sarfate isn't walking every batter
he’s pretty good
"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
by Stacey on Jul 25, 2008 8:08 PM EDT 0 recs
oh my god
Buck and Gary are a pain in the ass.
“We’ve lowered the standards of excellent in sports. All of ‘em!”
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 25, 2008 8:09 PM EDT 0 recs
Where's the inspiration to play
when your children’s children are already taken care of? What is the world coming to?
"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
by Stacey on
Jul 25, 2008 8:10 PM EDT
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I'd go with winning.
And wanting my children’s children’s children’s children taken care of…
That would be enough motivation for me.
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
by getxstoked on
Jul 25, 2008 8:12 PM EDT
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to sum up
No good player before the modern day was ever an asshole that showed up late, showed up drunk, didn’t always dedicate himself to everything.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on
Jul 25, 2008 8:12 PM EDT
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come on Ramon
I say go yard. Kill the rally with a home run.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 25, 2008 8:20 PM EDT 0 recs
OR LEGITIMATELY KILL IT WITH A 5-3 DOUBLE PLAY
YOU FAT FUCK
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 25, 2008 8:20 PM EDT 0 recs
I know you declared a win, SC
but I’m not feeling too optimistic
"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
by Stacey on Jul 25, 2008 8:22 PM EDT 0 recs
Holy crap, Ramon made a good throw to second.
It didn’t go into centerfield or anything.
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
by getxstoked on Jul 25, 2008 8:28 PM EDT 0 recs
hope you enjoyed it
because we probably won’t see it again for awhile
"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
by Stacey on
Jul 25, 2008 8:30 PM EDT
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Sarfate has pitched a hell of 3 1/3 innings
"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
by Stacey on Jul 25, 2008 8:29 PM EDT 0 recs
If he goes 5, does DD make him a starter?
At this point, I’d give anyone a shot.
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
by getxstoked on
Jul 25, 2008 8:30 PM EDT
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just got in
Sarfate is far more talented than Brian Burres.
It’s good to see that he seems to have got his stuff back.
by math_geek on
Jul 25, 2008 8:33 PM EDT
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maybe his kid is finally sleeping through the night.
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
by getxstoked on
Jul 25, 2008 8:37 PM EDT
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I always really want Castillo to succeed
I know he’s not very good, but I like him.
by math_geek on Jul 25, 2008 8:39 PM EDT 0 recs
He looks all right tonight
"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
by Stacey on
Jul 25, 2008 8:40 PM EDT
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that was quite enjoyable
I’m a sucker for odd deliveries.
by math_geek on
Jul 25, 2008 8:42 PM EDT
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he had a pretty good inning there.
And I’d say getting out of independent league hell and pitching for a real live MLB team, even if it is the Orioles has to be some sort of success.
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
by getxstoked on
Jul 25, 2008 8:41 PM EDT
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I see Juan Castro has discovered the magic of first pitch outs
by math_geek on Jul 25, 2008 8:43 PM EDT 0 recs
why delay the inevitable?
"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
by Stacey on
Jul 25, 2008 8:43 PM EDT
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most of those were to Nick, right?
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
by getxstoked on
Jul 25, 2008 8:47 PM EDT
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damn, Joe Saunders is from Springfield, VA
My hometown. I wonder if he went to my high school.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jul 25, 2008 8:46 PM EDT 0 recs
according to wikipedia
he went to West Springfield High School
"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
by Stacey on
Jul 25, 2008 8:49 PM EDT
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the Yankees landed Nady and Marte
from the Bucs, I’m going to have to start hating the X-man now.
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
by getxstoked on Jul 25, 2008 8:54 PM EDT 0 recs
your fucking kidding me
Nothing good ever comes out of Pittsburgh
by math_geek on
Jul 25, 2008 8:55 PM EDT
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no joke.
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
by getxstoked on
Jul 25, 2008 8:57 PM EDT
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so far the relievers have really stepped up
so…that’s something
"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
by Stacey on Jul 25, 2008 8:55 PM EDT 0 recs
good to only need 3 relievers to make it through the game.
We really need a good game out of Liz tomorrow however.
by math_geek on
Jul 25, 2008 8:59 PM EDT
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and drive it to the gap for a double.
that’ll do.
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
by getxstoked on
Jul 25, 2008 9:06 PM EDT
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good job jay
The man never saw a first pitch he didn’t like.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on
Jul 25, 2008 9:07 PM EDT
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if every time he did that it was a double
i’d personally demand that he swung at every first ptich
by math_geek on
Jul 25, 2008 9:07 PM EDT
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and here...we...GO

"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 25, 2008 9:06 PM EDT 0 recs
Jay Payton delivers!
"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
by Stacey on Jul 25, 2008 9:06 PM EDT 0 recs
LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKE
PH for Castro
"We're excited about the future, but we also want to be excited about now." - Brian Roberts, 07/17/08
by getxstoked on Jul 25, 2008 9:07 PM EDT 0 recs
CHARGE
"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
by Stacey on Jul 25, 2008 9:07 PM EDT 0 recs



