Camden Chat: An SB Nation Community

Navigation: Jump to content areas:

Around SBN: Laviolette out, 'Canes turn to Maurice Bar-right-arrows

Gameday Thread: Angels (62-39) vs O's (48-53)

Img_0666_tiny by NawlinsOriole on

                                       July 25th 2008 (Game 102)

                           Los Angeles Angels vs Baltimore Orioles

                                                              86°F Partly Cloudy

                                                            Chance of Rain: 20%

                                                                  Wind 6 mph S

 2549891787_73bbd62f03_medium Burres1_medium

 Today's Starting PitchersGSIPERAWHIPBAAHRBBKW-L
 

Joe Saunders-LHP

 19 127.0 3.05 1.14 .238 15 34 64 12-5

Brian Burres- LHP

 18 104.0 5.02 1.57 .298 14 38 51 7-6

Star-divide

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. 

FanPosts are user-created content and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors of Camden Chat or SB Nation. They might, though.

0 recs | Comment 174 comments

Read Related

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

Display:

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Damnit Brian!

2-0 Halos

Geaux Eaux's

by NawlinsOriole on Jul 25, 2008 7:17 PM EDT   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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

Camden Chat
Bad Left Hook

by SC on Jul 25, 2008 8:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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

Camden Chat
Bad Left Hook

by SC on Jul 25, 2008 8:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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

Camden Chat
Bad Left Hook

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 to parent up   0 recs

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

Camden Chat
Bad Left Hook

by SC on Jul 25, 2008 8:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Buck Martinez talks texting

Holy fuck! Man! Wow!

"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum

Camden Chat
Bad Left Hook

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 to parent up   0 recs

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

Camden Chat
Bad Left Hook

by SC on Jul 25, 2008 8:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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

Camden Chat
Bad Left Hook

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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

Camden Chat
Bad Left Hook

by SC on Jul 25, 2008 8:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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

Camden Chat
Bad Left Hook

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

Camden Chat
Bad Left Hook

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

that was quite enjoyable

I’m a sucker for odd deliveries.

by math_geek on Jul 25, 2008 8:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Jay Payton

our hopes lie with you.

by math_geek on Jul 25, 2008 9:05 PM EDT   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

and here...we...GO

"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum

Camden Chat
Bad Left Hook

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

LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKE

you have to PH for castro here

by math_geek on Jul 25, 2008 9:07 PM EDT   0 recs