Gameday Thread: Rangers (44-42) @ O's (43-41)
by Scott Christ on Jul 4, 2008 10:00 AM EDT
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PrintTexas Rangers at Baltimore Orioles, Jul 4, 2008 4:35 PM EDT
4:35 :: MASN :: 85° NW 6 MPH :: Rain: 50%
Today's Starting Pitchers GS IP ERA WHIP BAA HR BB K W-L Vicente Padilla - RH - #44 17 104.2 4.13 1.39 .261 19 40 71 10-4 Jeremy Guthrie - RH - #46 18 115.2 3.50 1.20 .239 15 34 74 4-7
Good morning. In less than an hour, aircraft from here will join others from around the world, and you will be launching the largest aerial battle in the history of mankind. "Mankind" -- that word should have new meaning for all of us today. We can't be consumed by our petty differences anymore. We will be united in our common interests.
Perhaps it's fate that today is the Fourth of July, and you will once again be fighting for our freedom. Not from tyranny, oppression, or persecution. But from annihilation. We are fighting for our right to live. To exist.
And should we win the day, the Fourth of July will no longer be known as an American holiday, but as the day the world declared, in one voice: "We will not go quietly into the night! We will not vanish without a fight!" We're going to live on! We're going to survive!
Today, we celebrate our Independence Day!
IN THE WORDS OF MY GENERATION...
UP YOURS!!!
Rangers AB AVG OBP HR RBI 1 Ian Kinsler - 2B 353 .323 .381 13 50 2 Michael Young - SS 347 .288 .339 7 45 3 Josh Hamilton - CF 334 .308 .364 19 82 4 Milton Bradley - RF 247 .320 .437 17 51 5 David Murphy - LF 319 .266 .306 10 52 6 Frank Catalanotto - DH 172 .291 .368 2 10 7 Chris Davis - 1B 19 .316 .381 3 7 8 Jarrod Saltalamacchia - C 125 .216 .333 3 17 9 Ramon Vazquez - 3B 188 .314 .380 5 28
O's AB AVG OBP HR RBI 1 Freddie Bynum - SS 99 .192 .238 0 5 2 Nick Markakis - RF 319 .288 .390 12 41 3 Aubrey Huff - DH 315 .283 .349 17 52 4 Ramon Hernandez - C 242 .252 .295 7 32 5 Luke Scott - LF 247 .271 .348 14 33 6 Melvin Mora - 3B 298 .228 .296 10 40 7 Kevin Millar - 1B 292 .236 .335 11 44 8 Adam Jones - CF 297 .276 .317 4 33 9 Brandon Fahey - 2B 38 .211 .231 0 4
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I guess everything I ever wanted to know
about why Wins are a useless measure of a pitcher’s performance is encapsulated in today’s starters.
Guthrie has a better BAA (by a lot), a better ERA (by a lot), a better WHIP, more Ks, fewer walks, fewer HR allowed, and all of that in more innings pitched than Padilla. Yet Padilla is 10-4 and Guts is 4-7.
Wow.
"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
Storm Davis, 1989-- Bill James' favorite illustration of the phenomenon of meaningless wins
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
"Aubrey Huff - can you feel the sizzle!!!???"
I can’t believe that was actually said.
Can you feel the sizzle!?
didn't ... um .... SIDNEY PONSON ... pitch for texas?
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
Wieters hit his first homer in Double-A last night
And Reimhold hit two.
These are the moments that make me giddy.
Also, from Roch...
Rocky Cherry and Esteban Yan combined for five scoreless innings. Salazar has a 14-game hitting streak.
"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
Alright, guys, last night was a disappointment...
So, what you need to do this afternoon is go out there, and lay the beating of a lifetime on these pricks.
No, really, that’s it.
Don't forget
and give up at least ONE less run they you score.
That’s kinda important, too.
"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 = than
"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 seemed to have forgotten that part last night
"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
or, to parse it a different way,
make it a command and change one word:
give up one less run; then, you score.
you know, they’d start the first without allowing a run, and then they’d plate some.
GO O's!
Off to a family 7/4 BBQ, so keep the faith, guys.
"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
Lets see some magic
i’m playing a party today so i wont know what happened for a while. greet me pleasantly when i come home, k?
i’ll be down to bmore for the next 2 games after today, so anyone else going, let me know. good times.
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
Any chance for a clean save tonight?
These guys just performed pretty well against the Yankees- after our performance against the Nats and Royals I hope the relief pitching can hold up! This would be one hell of a 4th of July present; I’d like to see us play them like we played the Cubs. Any chance Sherrill gets ‘em three-up three-down for a save?
Did y’all see Sherrill’s comments in SI? They asked him who he would want to play him in a movie, and he went with Denzel Washington. Odd choice, but it WOULD be awesome to be played by Denzel…
Check out a new Baltimore sports blog: aroundtheharbor.blogspot.com
best of luck to y'all, too
Except today. And the next couple.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
this will be a good series... no doubt...
...and i think after the seasons we both had last year… all you can ask for is entertaining baseball…
by oc on Jul 4, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
screw 'em
if they wanna post stuff like this then theres no reason to be a good sport.
besides, we may have sucked for the past 10 years, but they havent finished better then next to lastin the past 8. and, oh yea, have never won a WS (although they did win 1 playoff game once…)
ps – while the graphic pissed me off, its pretty sweet. well done, whoever made it…
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
take another angle, man...
...Bedard was two singles away from a perfect game last year… faced the minimum 27…
i’d say the 30-3 massacre evened things out…
by oc on Jul 4, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
since it's in oc's post...
...i’m guessing s/he made it.
the font on “losers” is particularly well done.
All-Star game commercial
I will admit that I am excited for the final All-Star game at Yankee Stadium, and that I do think that dump is pretty special.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Happy 4th Everybody!
I have to listen to the game today because I’m blacked out on mlb.tv.
Geaux Eaux's
ah, right
This is YOUR pain in the ass series. Chicago for me.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
yeah screw that
I don’t even live in Texas.
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 4, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Brian Bob is sick?
But man, that was a nice stop by Freddy, too bad that Kinsler is a little bit fast.
I love that Dave chose essentially the worst possible choice for leadoff man, too.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
figured he'd use AJ
Since he did that earlier this season in that double header at Texas when Brian got a game off.
I mean, jesus, Bynum?
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
yeah
They’d look OK with the Rangers colors. But we wear fucken orange. Fugly.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
at least we're not the A's.
that’s going to be eye-searing…the Brewers look ok with them, as well, as they went with their navy alts.
I like Josh Hamilton and all, but I’ve never understood “he got caught up with the wrong crowd.” He was PART OF that crowd.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
huh?...
...a high-school kid signs for millions…
...parents get in a car accident…
...depression sinks in… starts hanging out with the wrong crowd…
that shouldn’t sound like an unfamiliar story.
by oc on Jul 4, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
“The wrong crowd” is the issue I have.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
also
Again, I REALLY like Hamilton. For one thing he’s a hell of a ballplayer, and for another thing he has overcome a lot to get where he is today. Lots of guys never would’ve soldiered past all that stuff.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
jesus
Bradley is straight raking this season. 1-0 Rangers.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
hey n'awlins oriole, i have a question
i’m in ny …. would i be blacked out if i used your ID / pass to watch game?
would you be blacked out of you used mine?
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
from all I've heard
They fixed that loophole.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by the way
This has nothing to do with anything happening today, but in case anyone possibly thinks they miss Corey Patterson, go take a peek at his numbers this season.
He belongs in AA.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
holla!
12-game hit streak for Markickass.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
they're not thinking at all
Although I will offer up possible explanations:
1. He’s fast!
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
about 33-51
considering the potential replacements for him.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
something or other
Maybe he made out with Burres and got mono.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
HUFF
HE HITS THE BALL TOO HARD FOR DAVIS TO FIELD IT
1-1
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
hmmm. don't be too sure ....
don’t we have him cheap for next year?
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
It would be absolutely counter-productive to keep him the way he’s hitting.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
but don't trade him for nothing
I should say that.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
SELL HIGH.
Let’s get a good SS prospect for him. Why would we need him next year when we can get young players for him this year?
absolutely
But his recent trends and his age don’t indicate he’ll do this again next year, either.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
hmm. i don't know about that.
he’s right on his career production at the moment.
he takes a lot of crap for last year … ok …. but a lot of players have off years after a big move.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
He’s above his career average production right now. He’s having his first really good season since 2004. He’s 31 years old. He’s not going to get younger. You sell high on this dude.
His 2007 was no better or worse than his 2006 or 2005.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
haha Davis rules
Change your glove, guy. I think you’ve got a brick on.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
damn
Now Davis is throwing his bat at Millar.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
well here goes Thorne
“But don’t worry, there’s no danger involved. Major League Baseball will investigate and get back in 2012. Sheesh.”
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
the fuckin things should be outlawed
I don’t get all angry about most issues of this sort, but the shit is dangerous.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
who cares
If they can flip Mora at the deadline for any single player it’d be a miracle. He is God awful.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
ooh sweet
Buck with a Marvin Benard shout-out. Lets me use my favorite Dusty Baker quote ever, when asked if he should hit Bonds leadoff to get him more at-bats.
“You guys are crazy. Who’s gonna hit third? Marvin Benard?”
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
I do not know
Her outfit choices are as questionable as her scouting.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
SAFE
SAFE SAFE SAFE
3-1 LEAD
FAHEY RULES?
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
man
Chris Davis is a goddamned public enemy afield.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
june 22 is my birthday
COINCIDENCE I DO NOT THINK SO
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
BASE KNOCK NICK
Fahey scores!
4-1 O’s!
HOLLA
26 more to go.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
woo hoo
YEE HOO
I love that our broadcast team is discovering that Vicente Padilla is not really 10-4 good.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
ST. GUTZ HAS the RUNS
somebody get him some immodium
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
I thought it was solid
or not, as the case may be.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
seconded.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."
fahey was a little intimidated, honestly.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."
don't know if anyone's a fan...
but fahey’s also a dead ringer for one of the dudes in old crow medicine show, and, yes, perhaps he might be better of playing old time string music.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
it's a goddamn american mircale.
i am watching more than one inning of a baseball game today. god bless america.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."
to say the least.
but hey, i knew what i was getting myself into when i signed up.
but still….i’m excited to be a game thread. i missed you guys.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."
I was.
Now I’m field director for a state senate campaign.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."
's mutual!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
awww, shucks. thanks.
fuck fuckity fuck fuck tits.
there, now i’m officially back in my gamethread groove.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."
Sorry I missed it...
I was too busy getting my ass handed to me in horseshoes and pool…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
and i know it's already been said, but holy mother of god those are ugly hats.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."
STOP RAINING. STOP IT.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."
Happy 4th, dudes 'n' dudettes! And Praise be for...Brandon Fahey, offensive machine
I mean, two consecutive days with extra base RBI hits.?!? Tear up that Norfolk Greyhound ticket!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
Whoa, how do you do THAT? I mean, Как вы это сделали?!?
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
то втихомолку
no … i just used the babel fish….
http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translate_txt
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
I gotta check this out...
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
Rain is evil.
I don’t trust our bullpen if Guthrie couldn’t come back.
Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks
Luke Scott loves America.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."
That boy loves him some baseball, apple pie and guns.
He is one All American Motherfucker.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."
i personally think he's a douche
but he has been great on the field so far so …. well it’s kind of a mitigating factor.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
i can answer that.
you see, i personally don’t care how many guns he owns or if he shoots defenseless animals or even, as he claims, if he waves his pistol at drifters in gas station parking lots.
however, he needed to recognize that baltimore has a SERIOUS FIREARM PROBLEM before popping to the sun earlier this year. it’s different in the city.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
I seriously doubt he packs at work
He didn’t say he was gonna wear a holster to OPACY, did he? People who don’t live in Baltimore are allowed to like guns.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
I think the firearm problem
Isn’t with law abiding citizens who follow the proper protocol to obtain a gun they have the right to own.
I hate guns myself, I respect people’s right to have and use them responsibly if they choose and if they obtain the the correct way.
"We’re not concerned about what other teams think. I know teams come in here thinking we’re playing the Orioles. And then 9 innings later, they got the loss, they know what we’re about." ~Adam Jones
fuck yes, kevbo!
fried chicken and naked ladies for you!
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."
Um, are these the same hitters we knew and were indifferent about a month ago?
I can’t believe this. In a good way. Orioles bats are the t*tties, all right.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
i've never been so close to rubbing my eyes in disbelief...
aw, what the hell:
rubs eyes
WHAAAAAAAAA?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
Fahey's pissed Jones cost him an RBI!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
This always happens when relentless slugging goes to somebody's head
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
okay, those of you who use the "Z" function to mark new posts...
is anyone else having a problem with math_geek’s 5:28 post not “unmarking”?
math...
do you mind terribly if i delete those two posts? I won’t if you’re attached to them, but they keep hooking us back up to the top of the thread.
Bot no worries if you want them there for posterity.
yup
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."
Somewhere B-Rob is crying into his pillow
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
THE ORIOLES LOVE AMERICA.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."
Specifically, American Jesus.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."
if loving america is wrong
then i don’t want to be right
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
A mischievous badger...
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
in a tuxedo t-shirt.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."
mwah-- we been missin' ya!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
For anyone just tuning in, here is your game summary
Milton Bradley is pathetic, the Orioles middle infield should be all stars, what the hell is up with the crowd?
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
I guess
But even at the beginning of the game before it started there were not too many people in the stands.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
looks like the NYY-BOS rain delay is over
and …. well we may tie Janquis in standings today
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
Ahead by ONE percentage point
We’re in 3rd. They’re not.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
jesus...
you think those large fellows in the straw hats eating fries came to the yard in a motorcycle w/ a sidecar?
dios mio.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
Revenge post.....
...I just posted in the Rangers thread.
They deserve it for the dead bird graphic.
i just posted some swirling sidney heads
because, well, that never gets old.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
They were badmouthing Sid!!! That's OUR job! Caramba! Bastardos!
Good for Z, diss ‘em back! Eat poop, Rangers fans! That’s bird poop, of course. And what they hey,let’s give ‘em a special deal: Eat Texas barbecue bird poop!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
when was the last time
the wanglers won a world series … that would be never.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
Anybody can go?
Dear Andy,
If you can acquire this “Rodriguez” guy from the idiot in New York, there’s your shortstop solution.
by getxstoked on Jul 4, 2008 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
GUTS!
Eat it, Texas.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."
Frank Catallahoweveryouspelllit is a real pain in the ass.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."
just throw strikes guts.
i wouldn’t mind seeing another CG
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
LOfuckingL
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."
aww, it's meet your backup catcher day tomorrow!
adorable
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."
I actually think that today, with 3 more outs we can-- drum roll-- win the game.
Nobody named Loewen is going to enter this contest, right?
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
Yikes, a history lesson from Gary 'n' Buck. They should read the last George Will column, actually...
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
in fairness...
gary does have a law degree from georgetown and is admitted to practice in front of he supreme court, so it’s not completely ridiculous to hear him reflect on the framers and the declartion of indpendence.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
Hey,I couldn't be more for lessons-- I'm a teacher! The Yikes was of surprise.
Though the Will column would’ve been a nice addendum, pointing out as it does that what actually happened on the 4th of July, 1776, is in some doubt.
Anyway, rock on, Gary! How about a quiz during the 7th inning stretch?
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
John Adams: Happy July 2nd!
The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epocha in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations, as the great Anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp, shews, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of the continent to the other, from this time forward forever.
"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
"Or we hang Peter Angelos"-- the forgotten line by B. Franklin
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
yeah if it gets rained out we win.
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 4, 2008 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I declare this game officially In Hand. Somebody hide Loewen's glove, and that's it.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
hey guys what's going on in this game
I skipped out to buy booze/burgers/baked beans/booze.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
's over, I called it. Done. We're just here for the beer now.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
Well I had beer and despite a fine sale on beer, I got some Wild Turkey and some Smirnoff. The former for myself. The latter for my stupid girlfriend who can’t hande brown liquor.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Ain't nothing wrong with vodka
"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
Dayzd patched together the only pic of him that doesn't look like he's air sick or a body waiting to be identified (as above)
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
haha
I freaking love this guy.
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 6, 2008 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey, I just noticed something: the Orioles are wearing Ugly Hats! Damn, I must be sobering up...
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
yankees lose. yankees lose .... theeeeee .... yankeees LOSE!
mussina tomorrow ….
by tomorrow nite Os should be able to overtake them if they take care of bizness.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
hey it's Frank Francisco!
Everyone duck!
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Everyone is going
To get Thorned (loaded) on July 4.
I like how Thorne never will say “The 4th” or “23rd”. Just “July Four” “July Twenty-Three”
Yeah, it *does* kinda look like a Dreamsicle, but I *like* Amber's get-up today.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
make that 108 ... he'll need to get an out soon to make it thru inning
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
haha
Great ovation for a kid making what must’ve been a hell of a catch. Thorne and Buck about pooped.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
+1 . And yeah, THAT'S why you bring your glove to the park. Not that mine ever came in handy...
But I did catch a foul ball at an Alexandria Dukes game, when I was all grown up!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
Ramon Hernandez is the only oriole not to get on base
and Melvin Mora is the only other one who doesn’t have a hit
way to go, Guts
Hold it down, ‘pen.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
I think I'd chase it for her, though
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
I'm listening to the radio broadcast
and when Joe said that Bukvich was coming in I could have sworn he said Buckbitch.
Geaux Eaux's
Buck
First of all.
1. Michael Young is not among the elite hitters in baseball.
2. That’s David Murphy. Not Donnie Murphy. And he’s not either.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
oh god
Did anyone else about crap as Jones and Nick closed in on one another?
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
second time this year they've run into each other in that spot
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
they appeared to have a mild disagreement after the play
How about one of you call the other off? That’s little league shit, yo!
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
the first time it was nick who made the catch
and he doubled somebody off at first. can’t remember the game offhand though.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
well when he serves up a HR
it will still only be 8-5
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
hey Bukvich
How about don’t throw the thing in the dirt at 8-2 with two out.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
I know
I was just spreading the blame, not shifting it.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
mother fucker
Bukvich you piece of crap. Why is this idiot on the roster? He’s never been worth a shit.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
jesus...
i’m having flashbacks of shubacca w/ this worthless mook.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
at least Shuey had an excuse
He was old and had been out of baseball. Bukvich just sucks and always has.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
wow
Bukvich is doing all he can to hand this fucking thing over.
8-4
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Bukvich needs to be sent to his home address in a FedEx box
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
We don't want him either!
How about Aberdeen?
"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
Milton
Is also the only player to try to attack an announcer. I bet Guthrie would get better run support in the Mexican league.
3-0.
You have got to be kidding me. This is a joke.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Bukvich--> Bus ticket. Now.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
jesus
Those two strikes might’ve been gifts, too. Especially the first one.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
hey he farted his way out of it
Never again with this jerkoff.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Bukvich, you dumb turd, I HAVE CALLED THIS GAME. Didn't you get the memo?!?
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
great
What we need are more close games. Not enough of those.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
it's the 4th
Once a year doesn’t bother me.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
mlb.tv hates america
they cut away from ‘g b america’
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
I can't believe that asshole is on our team
there was no fucking reason that Guthrie should have to endure those last two ER. Dave Trembley should have gone up and pitched that inning himself rather than give it to Bukvich
hey huff
go yard. just for kicks.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
FAY-HEE, FAY-HEE, FAY-HEE!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
Nick and Millar both try to get away with as much as they can pretty frequently.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
i think it's funny...
has the “omniscruff.”
and fuck you ramon!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
ugh
Razor, I’m trying to like you but you are killing me.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
probably
But wet dirt’s wet dirt. Still, it piles on to the things that piss me off with him this year.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Ramon
Being safe or out doesn’t matter. He should have been TAGGING. What, you’re not scoring if it goes over Milton’s head?
alright, Double J
Pack this one in now.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
hey
If anyone’s interested VH1 Classic is showing that 37-hour Temptations movie again.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
tcm will be showing...
1776. a musical about the declaration of independence. possibly the most absurd concotion in the genre next to paint that wagon. it makes elvis movies look like hardcore drama.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
Super Dave
Please tell me why you didn’t bring JJ in in the 7TH instead of having Bukwickch come in?
if you have him on the roster
you play him. And 8-2 is the time to do it. Unfortunately he sucks THAT MUCH.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
no
It’s Major League Baseball where they’re being paid hundreds of thousands of dollars at the minimum. If he’s on the roster, he has to play sometime and earn his keep. You don’t put a guy into one of the 25 spots you have and let them totally rot. 8-2 was the right time to pitch Bukvich. He’s just really fucking bad and shouldn’t be on the roster to begin with.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
But
It’s not like the Rangers aren’t one of the best hitting teams in the AL. The goal is to win the game, and Bukvich just doesn’t help that.
right, but...
bringing in your best reliever in a low leverage situation would be foolish.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
yup,
which drove me crazy about Trembley. There would be a blow out game and he would bring in one of our good relievers. For example, Against the Cubs last week, huge lead, he brings in Bradford for 2 innings instead of Bukvich. I don’t like Bukvich, but at least Dave brought him in at the right time for a change.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
he does...
but preserving guthrie’s stats is not his priority.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
we've been through this with Aquino, and McCrory
we don’t exactly have a deep list of players to bring up for our 12th/13th pitcher. They keep experiementing with these crapsacks in the hopes that they strike gold. Some of the experiements work (Johnson, Cormier), and some of them are disasters. However, he should be in Norfolk tomorrow. His audition should be over.
Dave owns Fruit of the Loom stock. Think of all the underwear that was permanently soiled thx to Bukvich.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
memlo has got on base at least 5 time in last 3 games w/o getting a base hit
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
One more run and we're Sherrill proof!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
not yard
But it’ll work.
9-4
House of Pain?
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
i believe the crowd...
was being commanded to jump around.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
OR
the Rangers having it suggested that they pack it up and pack it in.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
you know what Fahey could use?
Steroids.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
there's a steak
10-4
Three rib-eyes for Steady Freddie.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
flicker! flicker-flicker!
That’s the sound of the Orioles flashing their high beams at the Yankees in the lane in front of them
MOVE OVER, BOYS, WE’RE ABOUT TO PASS YOU!
let's make it fast and get the hell outta here
Bynum and Fahey deserve a six-pack of Mike’s Hard Cranberry Lemonade (to split, natch) and some hot dogs.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
uhhh
THE FUTURE IS…
Mike Costanzo? Oh boy.
THE FUTURE IS…
Hayden Penn? Maybe in 2005.
THE FUTURE IS…
Scott Moore? Not if the Orioles have anything to do with it.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
what the fuck
Gary Thorne just cracked up out of nowhere.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
Nope, out of a bottle
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
they flubbed the ft. mchenry july 4 promotional read text
probably because they’re too drunk to love america
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
it was hilarious
Thorne LOST IT. Reminiscent of that time he had to hang on to Palmer to keep from falling over.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
So, it's Sah-fart-teh's game to close
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
All in favor? Aye, aye, aye, aye-- It's unanimous. Next item.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
JJ
Should probably be in the rotation, maybe…
I’d like to then see them bring up Chris Tillman or Kam Mikovolio.
Tillman's really, really young
Mickolio probably makes more sense.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
i'd bet...
we’ll see mickolio at some point. rocky cherry, too, i’m guessing.
tillman is doubtful.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
didn't b-rob get "sick" during spring as well --- during height of cubs trade mania?
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
awesome!
anyone see the dude in the bikini patrol tee behind hamilton in the stands?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
SIDDOWN HAMILTON
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
O
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
Dear MFY........
WELCOME TO FOURTH PLACE BEEYATCHES!!!
STICK THAT IN YOUR PIPE AND SMOKE ON IT GIRARDI YOU PRICK.
The best
Was the one graphic on the post-game show a week or two ago that said Guthrie was 4-0 in wins and 0-7 in his losses.
Really? Oh, and maple bats break a lot.
jesus, buck...
set that fucking blazer on fire. where’s that from? the judge smails collection?!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
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