Gameday Thread: O's (44-43) @ Blue Jays (42-47)
Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays, Jul 8, 2008 7:07 PM EDT
7:07 :: MASN :: Dome.
Today's Starting Pitchers GS IP ERA WHIP BAA HR BB K W-L Daniel Cabrera - RH - #40 18 118.1 4.34 1.36 .257 15 47 66 6-4 Dustin McGowan - RH - #29 18 107.1 4.36 1.38 .273 8 37 83 6-7
McGowan is not only a pretty fine young pitcher, but he's leading the charge to bring mutton chops back into baseball fashion. Good for you, dude.
Cabrera is 4-7, 4.39/1.43 all-time against the Jays, and 1-3, 5.35/1.47 at the big ugly park I refuse to not call the SkyDome.
Guess who's coming to dinner?
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To Daniel Cabrera...
Look, I’ve got you on my fantasy team, you did well by me earlier this year when you reeled off that streak of quality starts, and this last time out with the complete game, that was beautiful, but I need you to step it up more, if you have to pretend the Jays are the Royals, feel free, it’ll make this a lot better for all of us.
p.s. If you’re going to uncork a ball in someone’s ear, make it Gaston’s, even if he’s on the bench over there.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FUCK YOU CITO! FUCK YOU CITO!
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 8, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CITO STILL SUCKS!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Loewen to DL
No surprise there.
Apparently he has a “re-injury of the stress fracture in his left elbow.”
That doesn’t sound good given that he had surgery on the fracture, a screw inserted, and a year to heal. I’m no doctor, but my pessimistic read of this is that Loewen may never throw a pitch again.
by dkdc on Jul 8, 2008 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's 6:23 EDT
i am impatient for beisbol.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 6:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FUCK CITO!
I bet it’s his fault!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YEAH!
why are we mad at him again? i can’t remember.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 6:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
doesn't matter...
just be mad!!!
"Jeremy Guthrie’s funny. Sneaky funny. Smart funny. Stanford funny."
-Kevbo
by dayzd toe on Jul 8, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK!
Cito Gaston is a mangy mutt!
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES!
CITO STILL SUCKS!
Doesn’t matter why. He just sucks. As long as you know that, you’re fine.
And BTW, he embarrassed a then-Orioles pitcher in an exhibition game. It doesn’t matter that about 10 years ago that pitcher decided to take more money from another team we hate. So we hate HIM now, too, but we hate Cito MORE for embarrassing him BEFORE we hated him.
Got it?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok, but we can still hate the Steinbrenners more than Cito right?
by math_geek on Jul 8, 2008 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm equal on the two of them, actually
I hate both with the passion of 1000 undying suns.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OH RIGHT
mussina warmed up but cito didn’t let him in the game.
meh. mussina’s a douche anyway.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, he is NOW
But not then. Try and keep up. :)
(Hey, he was OUR douche then, and the meaningless game was in OUR park!)
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineups
O’s
1. BRob- 2B
2. Markikass – RF
3. Huff N Stuff-DH
4. Blondie-1B
5. LUUKE- LF
6. MelMo- 3B
7. Razor Ramon-C
8. Dr. Jones- CF
9. Fahey – SS
Jays
1. Jon Inglett- 2B
2. Marco Scutaro- SS
3. Alex Rios- RF
4. Vernon Wells- CF
5. Matt Stairs- DH
6. Scott Rolen- 3B
7. Rod Barajas- C
8. Lyle Overbay- 1B
9. Adam Lind- LF
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 8, 2008 6:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
now pitching for the baltimore orioles ... BIG BIRD
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I'm just going to...
keep casting votes for BRob until the game starts.
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 8, 2008 6:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm getting so good with the number pad
I’ve been voting on and off all day yesterday and today.
KEEP THE VOTE ALIVE!
VOTE BROB FOR FINAL VOTE!
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 8, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the cubs
just cleaned out their farm system in trade for rich harden.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's the Deal
Cubs Get:
Rich Harden-RHP
Chad Gaudin-RHP
A’s Get:
Sean Gallagher-RHP
Matt Murton-OF
Eric Patterson-IF
Josh Donaldson-C
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 8, 2008 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and chad gaudin!
The Cubs held onto Vitters. I would trust Harden to stay healthy but the Cubs gave up one potentially good starter and then a bunch fo spare parts.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jul 8, 2008 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's, I wouldn't trust Harden to stay healthy
In any case, I think the Cubs took a decent gamble. They didn’t give up much and the benefits could be huge.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jul 8, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harden's a Cub now
He’s not GOING to stay healthy.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dusty's not there anymore, though.
At least he won’t be pitching 8,000 innings like prior and wood did…
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Loewen's CT scan
Bone has split around the screw. Not good. He’s seeing Dr. Andrews again.
Not good, gang. Not good.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can only imagine how much that hurts.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds to my non expert ears like he was rushed back too fast.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Slightly OT
But Rick Maese has some fun showing us just how stupid Joe Morgan is.
Don’t be drinkin’ any liquids when you read what Joe wrote. It’ll come out your nose.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Er-als.
Great, Rick’s back.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that's 1-0
DONG
AUBREY HUFF!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's just aubrey being aubrey
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Aubrey Huff a great man?
I say, yes, yes he is.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And to my non-expert eyes
that didn’t even look like that good a swing by Huff. NO uplift at all, completely flat, and looked like he pulled a little. And that ball was still launched.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
when a ball is being hurled at you 90 MPH
All you need is square contact.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jul 8, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And apparently he got it
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huff is sooo money
Who would have thought?
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jul 8, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I did...
about two weeks ago, when I picked him up for my fantasy team.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-0 O's
Not a bad inning
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 8, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Boo, tie game
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, that Cito sure knows how to play small ball!
by Bromo on Jul 8, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CITO STILL SUCKS!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just got here
how did their run score?
and is this Dempsey yammering on like an eejit?
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh...uh...
...you said their run. I’m still working on this whole reading thing.
by Jonny Pops on Jul 8, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's outs
Theirs was small ball shit. Cito Still Sucks!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
^ outs=ours
Barely started drinking and the typing’s going to shit already
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know, i know...
...jesus. allow a little time for contrition.
by Jonny Pops on Jul 8, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I used to be an editor for a living
How’s THAT for ironic, given my typing skillz?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here ya go
1) NL style Small Ball – forgot the details, sorry
2) Yup.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
single, hit and run, k, single
there ya go.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is anybody else finding this game almost unwatchable because of Dempsey?
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously who's idea was this?
And why didn’t they stop it immediately after the first game. He’s just fucking horrible.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Palmer's on vacation
and Gary’s in detox, maybe? Seriously, where’s Thorne? I can’t imagine this is teh crew we’ll have to the PHN series…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He literally can't put a sentence together - it's embarassing. I actually feel bad for him.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dempsey, I assume
Thorne can actually string sentences together on occassion.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
10 second delay
CBS has it on all live events. And since the “home” station of the O’s network is a CBS station, you’ll be 10 seconds behind the action. Tom Davis was asked about it on his radio show, and I happened to catch the answer on MASN this weekend. He seemed to think it was pretty stupid, 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
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Radio
the normal color guy isn’t on and the replacement sucks. I would stick with Rick.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jul 8, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Angel's on vay-cay, 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
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, don't know where he's at.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jul 8, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mlb.tv has the toronto broadcast on
the guys are not doing such a bad job. mostly just talking about baseball and the trade deadline.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's what i'm watching
i thought this WAS dempsey. so i guess this leads me to say the jays’ color guy is awful
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG this guy is an IDIOT
“relax your miiiiind….relax your boooodyyyyy.”
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Demspey was praising Aubrey
for not thinking so much now. “Don’t think so much!”
Easy for you, Rick
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Jeemeeny Christmas, can't you ever strike out?"
Sure, Rick, I’m sure that’s EXACTLY how Earl said it…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks, captain useless info.
“the game can be cruel sometimes and it can be tough sometimes, and you’re just BATTLING!
and then other days you get out there and you stick your bat out and get THREE HITS!”
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dammit, Ramon.
Dempsey’s on you about your throwing again…
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fahey had to seriously go up the ladder to pull down that throw
Ramon, how hard is it to throw to second base as a MLB catcher?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, he's on the 25 man roster
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
danny C looks pretty crisp
oitches are all around the plate.
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We want Wieters!
How is it a good throw if it’s a foot too high, Jim?
Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks
by wickedwitch on Jul 8, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A foot?
Try almost 6 feet too high
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who knew Fahey had those kind of hops...
perhaps he should have taken up basketball instead of baseball.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He got some serious ups for that throw....
his feet had to be 2.5 feet off the ground at least…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dempsey DOES make a good point
Ramon’s poor throw will lead to at least 5-7 more pitches and additional opportunities for the BJs. Danny doesn’t need any more pitches…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it would be a better point if Danny wasn't an absolute workhorse
He usually gets pulled for a situation, not for a pitch count.
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
'Tis true
but dude shoulda been out. That’s a half dozen more pitches Danny shouldn’t have had to throw.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
atta boy danny!!!
"Daddy, is Hevan like BIRDLAND?"
"No son, Hevan is BIRDLAND."
by BENNY BIRDMAN on Jul 8, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a SERIOUS 82 mph pitch there
The bottom fell out of that. Damn, Danny. Keep that pitch!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ayyone else finding the volume on MLB.com WAY DOWN-- but the image is really good
(and uses the whole screen, which is cool)?
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
did you slide the little volume thingy?
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup. I've slud every sound thing I got (as Dizzy Dean would've put it)
I just really don’t get the variances in MLB.com—delay, picture, and sound can all be really different from site to site.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, just making sure
your speakers are turned up, right? There can be volume controls on the keyboard and on the speakers themselves. Not saying it’s not an MLB problem, but just in case….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm wtching mlb.com through their onboard media player
and having no issues with volume. but i did have to turn it up it always loads with volume at halfway, which is way too quiet.
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look, McGowan's crossed up.
He’s breathing out of his eyelids like the Aztec lava lizards.
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Adam Jones, son!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AND he blew a bubble coming out of the batter's box
I love this kid!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jonsey looked a little banged up after that play
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2B ump gave him time...
nice gesture
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
niceeeeeeeee
"Daddy, is Hevan like BIRDLAND?"
"No son, Hevan is BIRDLAND."
by BENNY BIRDMAN on Jul 8, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this is why this is why he's hot
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Adam Jones, son!
Runnin’ on the wild pitch.
And that out was probably the most productive thing Lil’ Bro will do today
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well that, and keeping Ramon's throw in the infield.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's true
That was a SERIOUS catch
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be....
33,000 viewers X 30 votes = 900,000 votes, Jim
Still won’t be enough.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
30 votes, 130 votes, whatever, really
texts are even easier than mlb.com
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jim's acting like MASN's TV audience will get it done
when there’s fewer people than the population of Hagerstown watching.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
B-Rob was safe?
Really?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yep
"Daddy, is Hevan like BIRDLAND?"
"No son, Hevan is BIRDLAND."
by BENNY BIRDMAN on Jul 8, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Milliliters of a second..."
Thanks for that, Rick.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this is the man i want up right know
"Daddy, is Hevan like BIRDLAND?"
"No son, Hevan is BIRDLAND."
by BENNY BIRDMAN on Jul 8, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well, not this time
"Daddy, is Hevan like BIRDLAND?"
"No son, Hevan is BIRDLAND."
by BENNY BIRDMAN on Jul 8, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he brought in one...
three would have been nicer, but I can deal with one right now.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huff with the SAC
2 rib-eyes, waiter… and hold the check, I may have more….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All right, I'm ready to call this one! This lead is clearly insurmountable.
And yeah, B-Rob looked pretty out at 2nd— ball-to-man arrival-time-wise—so I was surprised at the call.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why is millar higher in the lineup than AJ?
"Daddy, is Hevan like BIRDLAND?"
"No son, Hevan is BIRDLAND."
by BENNY BIRDMAN on Jul 8, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
because Millar has been around longer,
takes more walks, and so far, has hit more HRs.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still see Adam as a #2 guy
with Nick, Huff, Millar behind him
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats kinda where i thought he'd be by now
"Daddy, is Hevan like BIRDLAND?"
"No son, Hevan is BIRDLAND."
by BENNY BIRDMAN on Jul 8, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because..
Adam may be SCARRED FOR LIFE (c) if he’s moved up.
(c) 2008, SC copyright holder
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"And there's another guy, Kevin Millar..."
really, Rick? I thought he was a chihauhau
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok, spelling police
that CAN’T be how that word is spelled
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably isn't
Too lazy to look it up.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't even blame being dyslexic
‘cause I’m 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
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One Adam-12, One-Adam-12, we've got a possible felony spelling violation on Camden Chat
American Heritage Dictionary
Chi·hua·hua (chĭ-wä’wä, -wə)
n. A very small dog of a breed originating in Mexico, having pointed ears and a smooth coat.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
p.s. from the Grammar Police, also patroling the vicinity
There’s no such thing as “an inordinate amount of double plays.” And to think, a CANADIAN announcer just said that.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
p.s.s. Cito sucks. Pass it on.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CITO STILL SUCKS
Get him off my screen!
And he’s coloring his ‘stache! Dude’s 64. Ain’t no way there ain’t no gray.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
did cito run over your dog?
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Jul 8, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
more like a Moose.
or an Otter.
I can’t remember which.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
piss in your corn flakes maybe?
"Daddy, is Hevan like BIRDLAND?"
"No son, Hevan is BIRDLAND."
by BENNY BIRDMAN on Jul 8, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See above
My irrational hatreds last a long time. Like, I can’t even remember what Ross Gload did to us in a game last year, I just know I hate him.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
like "chewy chewy Tootsie Rolls"?
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, I'm good with Tootsie Rolls
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean the "long time"
LET’S GO TIGERS! – Camden Chat
Last year’s anomaly should, like chewy-chewy Tootsie Rolls, last a long time. The best place to spend the worst home losing streak since 1953 is on a beach …
www.camdenchat.com/2007/9/15/23827/2908
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Luke really looks pull-happy right now. Not looking so good on the outside pitches.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he just needs a game against Halladay.
That’ll get him back in the groove.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I almost feel like we have an NL lineup.
I’m really rooting for Jones to “turn the lineup over” so Roberts can leadoff next inning.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ha ha
Jays announcer: “All 10 [of the players MacPhail traded for] have been helping this team win ballgames.”
Well maybe not whatshizname who had to go have labrum surgery…
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And the 4 that haven't seen the MLB roster this year...
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adam Jones, son!
Jon Heyman, you’re an idiot.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MEMLO
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was PERFECT!
Get the auto-out out of the way this inning and drive in the run!
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Adam Jones, son.
2 strikes, 2 outs, and 2 bases.
I don’t miss Bedard at all.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
who's Bedard?
"Daddy, is Hevan like BIRDLAND?"
"No son, Hevan is BIRDLAND."
by BENNY BIRDMAN on Jul 8, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd take him back in a second
if we can get him for Ramon, Fahey and Shoes…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adam Jones is good.
Unlike Cito, who sucks.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't we just have Fahey bunt
and that way we’ll be spared the sight of him swinging?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"He knows the game of baseball, he knows how to play...."
“He tries so hard…”
So, basically, the only excuse Brandon has is that he sucks, Rick? That’s encouraging.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he'll be a D3 college coach someday.
maybe High School
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably would be a good one, too
But he’s NOT a good MLB shortstop. And will never be.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FUCK
4 straight pitches.
you have a 3 run lead. throw it over the plate!
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not good pitches, Danny.
strikes, throw them.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh, Danny?
Throw strikes. You’re up by 3. The only way they come back is IF YOU START WALKING PEOPLE!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
8 straight balls
batter swung at one of them
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Somebody in the clubhouse really needs to start getting on these guys about leadoff walks with leads.
I vote for 20 foul poles each time.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kranitz, come bitch out yer boy
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CITO STILL SUCKS
Get that Just For Men abusing mofo off my screen
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Listen up, Danny: If you keep walking guys like this, we are going to make you f#cking BAT!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Danny, everything goes FORWARD
Stoip falling off so much to your left!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously is he fucking retarded? Throw the fucking fastball in the middle of the plate.
I’d much rather see back to back HRs than back to back walks.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OT: Help me here....
From SI.com: NBC will cover 212 hours of Olympics per day
Uh, how?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's cause they're so far east
they get the sun a lot earlier than we do.
= longer days.
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was written wrong...
The networks of NBC will provide 212 hours of content a day. MSNBC, CNBC, USA, etc.
by MiamiMagic on Jul 8, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew....
I just wanted to make fun of bad headline writing.
UMd J-School, class of ‘90
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm the worst at picking up sarcasm online...
Journalism students unite!!!
by MiamiMagic on Jul 8, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ever see the Dilbert strip about Journalism graduates?
It’s hilarious
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but I'd like to...
I’m off to Google!
by MiamiMagic on Jul 8, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not there...
I searched and didn;t find it.
I can describe it, or you can e-mail the addy in my profile and I’ll, uh, NOT scan and send the image file to you. ‘Cause that would be coyright infringement and that’s bad.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nicely done danny.
looks like he’s back on track
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really?
Looks like dogshit to me still…
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
back and forth
that was actually a decent pitch
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In college ther was a required course called Western Civilization, which everybody hated.
I remember the graffito above the men’s room urinal in my freshman dorm: CIV CUCKS
In that spirit, I’d just like to say
CITO CUCKS
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dammit
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can only walk so many guys and survive so many 2-0, 2-1 counts.
Fucking asshole. Throw strikes.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, THAT cucked.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess he was tired of 2-1 counts, figured he'd try 3-1.
This fucking guy…
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the hell, danny?
you were cruising nicely for three innings…
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This, this is REALLY not good
Danny – throw strikes!
Why hasn’t Kranny gone out there yet?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, missed that.
I know he can’t go twice in an inning
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where was THAT???
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
KEE-RIPES, Daniel!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's how you get out of it.
way to go, boys.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gee, Rick was right
GO AFTER the #8 hitter. He’s there for a reason. Except for Adam. He’ll burn ya!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Somebody yell at his stupid ass in the dugout now. Fucktard.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
time for a rickroll .... rick kranitz that is
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm glad i didn't watch that
i was in other room watching dipshits flopping in mud on abc.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta tell teh kids
they love that show
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of all teh HR calls on that MASN promo
I actually like “I haven’t seen a homer that EPIC…” the most.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's clever in a commercial...
But it would be LAME in an actual game
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's true
but the other two were WAAAAAAAAY more lame…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yessssssss! House call from Dr. McGIDP!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Excellent
Love making them go to their ‘pen early in the first game of a series.
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did they?
Went into the other room for a minute
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quick hook, Cito
LOTS of confidence in his starters, I see….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You all know what kicks ass?
Dogfish Head 120-Minute IPA. 20% ABV. It’s like drinking a liquid hop garden. And then you’re buzzed after one bottle. Even if that bottle costs as much as a half-case of hoppy fizzy water… er… domestic beer.
Oh yeah, and there’s a baseball game on, and Danny Boy is having people Walk This Way like he was Steven Muthafuckin’ Tyler. But that’s not news.
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A friend of mine....
I’m seeing this month said he’d take care of teh food and beer, just make teh request. I gave that as the beer.
He had no clue.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, Shaggy, I bet...
“Wasn’t Me.”
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But what kind of beer does he drink?
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dos Equis
no doubt.
That or Red Stripe. Because that bottle would look ridiculously small in his hands.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way, man
If you’re gonna talk Hispanic beer, Danny drinks Presidente, brewed in the DR. Dos Equis is Mexican, I doubt you’d catch a Dominican drinking that stuff if his life depended on it.
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By our 1-2-3 hitters, no less
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You'll be here all week, right?
and tip our bartenders and waitresses?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on, that was a great "that's what she said" joke
It was said more in a Steve Carrell style that seedy comedian style, but still.
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, dude, I loved it
No sarcasm intended. You just forgot the tagline.
I’m tryin’ to help 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
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I loved Get Smart
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haven't seen it
The wife is out of town on business until the 23rd and made me swear that I would wait to see it with her. Definitely want to though.
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's worth it
no so much fall-out-of-your-chair laughs, but very funny in the style of the show. And Dwayne Johnson was GOOD. I think he’s found his niche.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
STRIKE ONE!
That’s the ticket!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Given a (more or less) normal selection procedure, Nick would be on the All Star team, of course.
He wouldn’t be voted onto the first team, but the manager would pick him (or the players would) as a reserve with his hitting and fielding record—and the necessity of having one rep from each club.
I mean good for Shutdown and everything. This is probably his Wayne Gross Memorial Half-Season Anomaly year, and he’ll never see the like again. But cripes, Nick deserves to be on the team, c’mon.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I personally think Roberts deserves it more than Nicky does.
Nicky is having a good year, but not really great in any category except
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
next year, I see Nick and Adam in the All-Star game.
Well, if Adam keeps hitting like he’s been doing lately.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice inning danny
he seems to have refound his mojo
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
More on Loewen
The CT scan, Trembley said, showed “a widening” of the original injury.“The (previous) stress fracture was such that it was a split and they put a screw in it to hold it together, right?” Trembley said. “Well, I think the CT scan … showed that space there again. It’s a re-injury of the original stress fracture.”
From The Sun.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well, at least he's a very wealthy man.
but without much of a future in baseball, I think.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Find some batting gloves....
and get that outfielder’s mitt ready, Adam…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'll have to pass through waivers to get sent to the minors
And of course, there’s like a 1000-1 chance of him ever being a major league hitter.
by dkdc on Jul 8, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
'Tis true...
can’t we call it an injury rehab? Just a nice, 3-year injury rehab?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and if he can learn to throw right-handed
he may want to get on that, too…
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can throw from the field with what he's got.
You can throw from the field with most of the arm injuries that pitchers get.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adam, we hardly knew ye.
But that was enough.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shhhhhhhhhh.............
We’re pretending not to notice so it will go away….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he needs to spend some more time with his journal tonight.
he’ll have things figured out shortly, I’m sure.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey...
who started calling our 3rd baseman “memlo”? this amuses me.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
mora would tell you, but he can't remember
see his memory is low, so….
oh never mind.
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He probably lived in Memlo Park for a while, and that started it.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yay it was me
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and you can look it up.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jesus...
you birds vacation in the catskills?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess that's me

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, then it was Thomas Edison, right>
The Wizard of Memlo PArk?
Yes, I know that’s wong. I got nuthin’.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one of first known MEMLOS
here
http://www.camdenchat.com/2008/7/3/564499/royals-38-47-at-orioles-43#7165474
it was supposed to be iroinic interenet typpo!
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gee,
did you know that Rick Dempsey is Greg Zaun’s uncle?
Hmm.
I feel like I may have heard that somewhere.
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you serious?
No fucking way. That fact has never been revealed before tonight.
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They just said so on the Blue Jays broadcast
Thank heavens for MLB.tv!
by dkdc on Jul 8, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
boy, y'know?
as long as we’re on the subject of catchers, it behooves me to mention that ramon hernandez is in the best shape of his life.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Danny
You got lucky on that one staying fair. Perhaps you should, y’know, keep the ball down?
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
okay...
key inning for cabrera bowl!
(and that was a close one)
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NEED HELP
I’m watching the game and my family is planning to go to Camden this fall. We are hoping to sit on the third base side one night and the first base side on the next night. We’re thinking section 4 ($15) and 250 ($55). What would you guys suggest? What would be the best bang for our buck? Its been awhile since our last trip and this is the first one I’ve been put in charge of. I can’t disappoint.
"What good are fans. You can't eat applause for breakfast" -Bob Dylan
by gwill2k8 on Jul 8, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I though Section 4is 1st base side
and it’s been rated as one of the 10 best bargains in baseball. Corner section by the RF scoreboard, yes?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For $55
You can sit in the field boxes.
I’d also look for tickets on stubhub, since I doubt it will be sold out and you may be able to find tickets for below face.
by dkdc on Jul 8, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sec 4
is definitely on our list. i’ve never heard of stub hub so i’ll check that out, too. We were hoping cheaper tickets one night and more “premium” tickets the next. thanks for the suggestions!
"What good are fans. You can't eat applause for breakfast" -Bob Dylan
by gwill2k8 on Jul 8, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good inning. Glad you stopped being a pussy.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you got some danny rage there, dontcha OF21?
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
back to back leadoff walks with a 3 run lead and 3 walks in an inning will do it.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
call it what you want
he’s coming up next inning having given up 2 runs. he’s more than done his job.
most pitchers lose their release point or other mechanics at some point in the game. the question is how they bounce back.
you might give danny some credit for the two innings he’s pitched since then. his last one was pretty damned good.
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remind me...
what’s the score?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was tossing you a softball
to put over the RF fence….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're only a year older than me, right?
I hit the big 4-0 later this month
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What??? No major league pitcher should be "losing their release point" to the point where they walk 3 guys in an inning!
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what, is that a rule of baseball or something?
i wasn’t aware.
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cabrera's doing his job to the best of his ability
If he had better control, he’d be an ace.
Not everybody’s an ace.
Cabrera’s the least of this team’s problems.
by dkdc on Jul 8, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF?
Dude, take a breath.
I think the main point here is HOW MANY RUNS SCORED?
‘Cause right now, it’s TWO in 6 innings.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's not at all the main point. If you only look at outcomes you're surely missing a whole lot.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, we'll disagree
Because as Bill Parcells said
You are what your record says you are
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um okay
what’s the MAIN point? The O’s should have five aces?
I guess they’ll have to work on that.
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walking 3 guys in an inning and not giving up a run is an anomoly. If you're just ok with that because he happened to not give up 6 runs this time then you're a different baseball fan than I.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well..
I do tend to focus on the final score of the games. I’m kinda simplistic that way.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're not understanding what I'm saying.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I'm OK with that
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1. We’re obviously very different baseball fans.
2. He’s human. I don’t think he always has the best mechanics. He lost them for a bit. But then he got them back. Last year he never would get them back in those situations. So I applaud him.
You’re focusing on one inning. What about the other 5?
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't you realize that 9 time out of 10 he gives up 4 runs in that situation?
And that shit has just been let go for 5 years which is why he’s barely improved.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barely improved?
I dare say this year qualifies as more than “barely” improved. I’d give it at least “modestly.”
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
9x out of 10?
Not this year.
And he had two years with Leo, who was an idiot. Do you even follow this stuff?
He pitched pretty well in 04 and 05
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys are like poker players who think they've made a good play after sucking out and not learning anything from the miss-step.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, Phil Hellmuth
Gotcha.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leo
was definitely the worst thing to ever happen to Danny.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All I'm saying is that it's a serious problem and just because it worked out this time doesn't mean it's ok.
Even this year it’s happening way too often and I promise you if he keeps it up you’ll see the old Cabrera in no time at all. Baseball doesn’t let you do that too often and get away with it.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so,
I guess the CG no walk performance his last time out doesn’t count in your book?
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't see how that matters at all? Do yesterday's stats help you win today?
I might be missing part of your argument or something…
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
um,
i’m not the one who’s been bringing up past stats. you are.
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ummm my argument focused on 3 walks in an inning TONIGHT.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But thanks for clarifying how 5 games ago has anything to do with tonight...
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's look at this a different way
he walked 3 guys in an inning. what would you like to ahve happened next? they pulled him and went to long relief.
yeah, i bet that would’ve worked out well for us. you should be managing.
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did I say that? No - I said I want somebody to get in his face.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and what do you think that would have done?
kranitz came out and spoke to him. did you not notice?
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a pattern of statistics - not a single game.
Thanks for playing though…
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've got popcorn if anyone wants some
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you got a chipwich?
or tank-cake?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chipwiches are money
Alas, I have none.
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, I'm good
After my Phil Hellmuth crack, I knew I was going to be dippin’ into weaker material after that, so I’m out.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
his last game defies the pattern.
thanks for your inability to grasp mathematical concepts though.
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So that single start cancels out a career of mediocrity (at best)???
I guess he’s going to throw a CG every game from now on. Clear a spot for his plaque in cooperstown!!!
Good logic though…
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the point is more who our alternatives are
He’s given the team 11 QS this year. That’s well better than mediocre, and certainly places him as the best #2 pitcher on the team.
You’d prefer Loewen? Penn?
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again you're arguing different things...good times though.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope, i'm arguing the same thing i have all along
and in fact, the same thing i’ve argued on this site for some time now.
1) Danny is markedly better than in the past;
2) Holding onto him was the right move.
I don’t feel that 3 walks in one inning tanks his whole start. I don’t think Kranitz needed to YELL AT HIM some more. He recovered nicely on his own.
Have a nice evening, good buddy.
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right but that has nothing to do with my argument.
I didn’t say anything about holding onto him or it ruining his start. I said it was inexcusable. And it’s part of the reason we had to go to the bullpen early.
But keep on arguing things that have nothing to do with the other persons argument…
by O'sFan21 on Jul 8, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
QS
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just For Men abusin' asshole....
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy Shit....
Dempsey actually used the word DYNASTY when referring to what our minor league syustem is working on… as in the O’s can build a DYNASTY if they use their minor leagues prospects well…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you sure he wasn't talking about the Rays?
The O’s have above-average talent in their minor leagues right
by dkdc on Jul 8, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...oops, continued
now, but they have more holes at the major league level than prospects to fill them.
by dkdc on Jul 8, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, he was talking about us
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dempsey also said
he’s never seen a player in 40 years who’s made the adjustment on curveballs in his first full MLB season like Jones has.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dempsey says a lotta things, though.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 8, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some of them are even true
or relevant
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
like this one thing...
about a nephew that may or may not be a major league catcher. can’t quite pin that one down, though.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, I knew that
what club does he play on?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait, dempsey has a nephew who's a catcher in the bigs?
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can't confirm...
he sort of plays coy on the point.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard him mention it once
back in like ‘03 or something during a day game. Funny he’s never mentioned it since.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Brandon Fahey the only MLB player batting 100 pts. over his weight?
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey duck
you went to UMCP coll. of jour? i went there is how come i type so good.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Because you didn't drink as much as I did?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahhhh .... memories of the sante fe and the voux
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So you're old too
Because the ‘Vous ain’t been the ‘Vous in years.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fahey battles to a full count
This already might be the best at bat I’ve ever seen him have.
by dkdc on Jul 8, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We mean it this time!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FAY-HEY!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FAY-HEE! FAY-HEE! FAY-HEE! The Say-Fay Kid!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CRAZY DUTCH GUY!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I got the Dos Euis guy...
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
also...
i tip my 40 to charlestown races and slots.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
any runner on other than Millar or Ramon
and Fahey would have had himself an RBI there, too.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Walking Brian to get to Nick
good idea, Cito.
i hope this backfires on you, ya douche.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, it worked in 1993
so OF COURSE it still works now, right?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
right.
it worked beautifully, I think.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I so want to post that over on teh BlowJays site
but the GameDay threads have like, 6 comments in them, so what’s the point?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
man...
once again, i lose out to quick draw mcduck. i had that gif all cued up and everything!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I had to GIS it first, 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
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, i mean...
i did that, as well, but still!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A simul-post woulda been awesome.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And makes Cito look so stupid.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Always a plus...
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Always a plus...
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just going to spell all cuss words with "C" from now on.
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fine with me.....
it would be pretty hypocritical of me to bust on anyone’s spelling or typing…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1. It's so stupid, why can't I stop laughing?
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CITO STILL SUCKS!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
man...
i sure would like a chipwich right now.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey...
in this orioles reach ad, was jamie walker presenting a veteran w/ a giant sherman tank made out fo cheese? b/c that’s what it looked like.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's a cake...
from Charm City Cakes…I watched the Ace of Cakes thing about it a while ago.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Slightly OT
If you’re ever on the Shore and go to a place that has Smith Island cakes with cream cheese icing, get it. Trust me.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
also cool...
can we start calling baltimore cake city, too?
charm city, the city that reads, cake city…
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, we are now entering a classic Game in Hand situation.
Four run lead, 9 outs left, against a low-end mediocre team. We are duty bound to WIn This Game—got it, fellas?
Teams with pretensions to Sort of OK-ness WIN these games!
MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC freakin’ MAGIC
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Only 8 outs left
I guarantee you we waste a Sherrill appearance on this game somehow.
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not if we don;'t use JJ before the 8th
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I said "somehow"
MAAAAAAAAAAAAAGIC works in mysterious ways.
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how did the dude get on?
my mlb tv was frozen
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
base hit.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sarfate coming in....
I almost want Bradford here for the groundball DP….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i wanna see...
alberto “not the shitty catcher” castillo!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, this is a classic Game In Hand situation:
4 run lead, 8 outs left vs. low-end mediocre team. Any MLB club with pretensions of Sort Of OK-ness WINS GAMES LIKE THESE—got it, fellas?!?
MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC freakin’ MAGIC
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
7 outs make that
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MARCO!
SCUTARO!
MARCO!
SCUTARO!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The third "ball" was swung at!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The third "ball" was swung at!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, I'm good with any form of an out right here
as long as a run doesn’t score
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That, that wasn't good
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well, that sucks.
did that just take away Danny’s quality start?
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Technically yes
But this might be one of the agreed-upon exceptions for Cabrera-bowl purposes
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
97mph doesn't hellp if it's up arpund his head
someone should have just gone out and GOTTEN IN SARFATE’S FACE
then maybe he would have pitched better.
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I personally don't think it should.
This is a borderline call, but ultimately up to SC.
He was at 100 pitches in this inning, and as was discussed earlier, he had to throw about 10 extra pitches in the 3rd because of Ramon’s bad throw.
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think so
Danny gets a break for the bullpen implosion helping out with 2 of his ER, but he should get penalized for the 4 BBs.
I say those cancel each other out, which means no QS and no points for Danny.
by dkdc on Jul 8, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
his WHIP in the 6 IP was 1.33
consistent with his year.
He gave up only 2 runs in those 6 IP.
I think it qualifies. He shouldn’t be penalized for Trembley leaving him in too long, or for the bullpen sucking.
Those two runners weren’t walks. They were solid hits on Danny’s out-of-gas strikes.
SC?
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back to the spirit of the stat...
and definition of the stat. Look at the Boxscore objectively as if you hadn’t seen the game at all. 6.1IP, 4ER, no QS… point SC
z-11
sc-8
"Jeremy Guthrie’s funny. Sneaky funny. Smart funny. Stanford funny."
-Kevbo
by dayzd toe on Jul 9, 2008 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
terribly, terribly vexed...

foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
terrible, terrible movie
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 8, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not really.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, really
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 8, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh ok
Not terrible. Not very good.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 8, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but good...
to me anyways.
and millions of others, so, hey.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I pretty much felt the same as Ebert
But with more of my dislike focused on Joaquin than the film looking “muddy.”
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 8, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
Was it Oscar material? Nope. Was it a really good “watch people and animals fight with way-cool special efefcts” time killer? Yup.
And I still watch it every year on the bus on the way to states.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t like Joaquin Phoenix. At all.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 8, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he definitely...
a chronic over-actor.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still torn on "Walk the Line"
He looked NOTHING like Johnny. He sounded even LESS like Johnny. But I still liked him in that movie.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hated him in that movie
Jooh-oohn. Jooh-oohn! I’m on…drugs.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 8, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, he was
And I’m still waiting for a on-screen biography of Waylon Jennings. Now THAT mofo took some drugs, let me tell ya…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a little squaky vocally...
sort of resembled cash. more so than reese witherspoon to june carter. not to disrespect the dead, but reese witherspoon is just a million times prettier. might have a better voice, too.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes on both counts
June never sounded too good, IMO, until she was old and there was a reason for her to sound like she was 70.
I also never liked her and Johnny singing together. Outside of “Jackson” at Folsom, they never meshed well.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 8, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can agree
on all these points
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we've had this discussion before...
but to reiterate: i really dig her vocals on orange blossom special. some of the later stuff when they’re, like, totally in love is a little annoying.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Danny doesn't look happy
and his QS is down the crapper, too, right?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sonuvabitch
Tie game. Damn. We had this WON, 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
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Please see above.
Then leap out window. Don’t break in line, there’ll be plenty of window for everyone.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DEEEEEEENNNNNNNNIS!!!!
(said in my best Mr. Wilson voice)
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
F#CK!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
shields up, captain!

Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
We’re going to need more runs.
Let’s get out of the inning, first.
And it’s whiskey time.
by dkdc on Jul 8, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Could Castillo even break a glass window with his speed?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
left-handed 3/4 delivery
weird looking.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know what I hear is fun for pitchers?
Getting outs. That’s supposed to be AWESOME.
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's kinda nice for fans, 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
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't remember
I think you might be right, though.
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because we just decided to suck at baseball all of a sudden
AND THERE”S A HBP TO PROVE IT GODDAMMIT
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not exactly where I'd have him make his debut for teh O's
and first MLB appearance in 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
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me?
Or is anyone else getting 2007 flashbacks with our ‘pen the last week?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep, we've been seeing flashes of the Ghost of Season Past, all right.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sweet jesus.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kee-rist, would somebody please end this f*cking inning?!?
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There;s no MLB mercy rule....
so there’s allowed to score more than 8
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And here's the pitcher
I wanted 20 minutes ago…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no kidding.
think ChadBrad gets the 7th from now on?
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well,
my rationale was we needed a ground ball. That’s his specialty.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He threw a ball
SOMEONE SHOULD GET IN HIS FACE!
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'MON WE GOT THESE CHUMPSQ
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, best part is they didn't go ahead
We just gotta hit ‘em right back.
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Runs, guys, we need them.
As many as possible.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I do think one will be insufficient
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pulled sarfate a little early...
Why did Trembley pull Sarfate with a guy on first? I realize that he let them back into the game but he only gave up two hits! Let our dominant pitcher work out of a tuff spot!
by patientoriolesfan on Jul 8, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He was safe, 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
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What?
Did they change the rules or something?
Automatic out if he barehands it?
by dkdc on Jul 8, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's the jeter school of shortstopping
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought that involved not being able to move to the left?
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it involves jumping unnecessarily when you throw
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a couple fist pumps never hurt.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
baltimore chop from Luke
he was totally safe!!
by patientoriolesfan on Jul 8, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Luke was -- SAFE!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Judas Priest, these announcers are waxing just a bit philosophical, eh?
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If we miraculously get JJ Hardy...
...which I still don’t think will happen, Johnson’s nickname on this site is going to get confusing mighty fast…
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he'll just become "Bandsaw" again.
or JJ Hardy could get some Hardy Boyz nickname.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this umpire doesn't like calling the inside strike?
does he?
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not FOR us, 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
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THIS GAME IS WHOLE SEASON WHEN IS MEMLO UP?
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WUH?
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good inning, JJ.
what was that 8 pitches?
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, it's Wilkerson!
Remember when he was the face of the Nationals? That was funny.
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, the 9th is it. We've already won this game once; twice should be plenty.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, the 9th is it. We've already won this game once; twice should be plenty.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fuck you, b.j.!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, how dare he accept the best offer for his services!
Most of us would never accept a huge pay raise!
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't have to give him a pat on the back for it either, though.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what SHE said
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 8, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude
Already busted that one out tonight
....which is ALSO what she said.
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fucken sweet
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 8, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adam
“doesn’t bunt often….”
You mean, like ONCE this year, Jim?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I disctinctly remember one
it was on a Wired Wednesday, and he told the first baseman “I NEVER bunt.”
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jays announcers
have spent the entire game talking about the jays’ lack of confidence.
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and their "malaise"
which is not part of a BLT, I’m pretty sure.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, then, we're just what the BJs need
with the current state of our bullpen
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
Let’s see what Payton does here on 3-1. He bounces it back to the pitcher.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 8, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SC, whaddaya think?
QS or no for the Man?
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's for THE FAN to decide
LET ME HEAR YA HULKAMANIACS
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 8, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I met Hulk
During a friend’s bachelor party. Not a lie. His advice to the groom-to-be was “DON’T DO IT.”
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shoulda listened to his own advice...
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It wasn't a QS
But it was close enough. I say Z gets the point this round.
"Whether your name is Gehrig or Ripken, DiMaggio or Robinson, or that of some youngster who picks up his bat or puts on his glove, you are challenged by the game of baseball to do your very best day in and day out. That's all I've ever tried to do."
by spike2131 on Jul 8, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
very tough call
i say it’s a push.
next start coults two.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if only Al Gore got that
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 8, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I loved his line to intro himself during his “Inconvenient’’’ tour
Hi, I’m Al Gore, and I used to be the next president of the United States
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
two of his four runs were let in by Sarfate
plus, I’m more forgiving of late inning mistakes than in the early innings.
"Whether your name is Gehrig or Ripken, DiMaggio or Robinson, or that of some youngster who picks up his bat or puts on his glove, you are challenged by the game of baseball to do your very best day in and day out. That's all I've ever tried to do."
by spike2131 on Jul 8, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
except for the walks i'd agree
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They both count!
That’s also the point of earned run average. Sarfate didn’t put those guys on base. Cabrera did.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 8, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought you were letting us decide :-)
...anyway, Sarfate put them across. I don’t think it’s a QS, obviously it’s not by definition, but I don’t think it’s really a Cabrera suckfest either, because there were so many outstanding factors there.
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats why ERA is a crummy stat
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by spike2131 on Jul 8, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because the runners you put on base scoring counts against you and not the guy who didn’t put them there? That’s a weird idea.
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by SC on Jul 8, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Putting them accross the plate is worse than putting them on base
But really, they need to split responsibility. The way it should work is that, when a reliever comes in and there is a guy on first base, and that guy scores, the reliever should get charged with .75 runs, and the starter should get charged with .25 runs. If the reliever comes in and there is a guy on second who scores, it should be split 50/50. If a guy scores from third, reliever gets charged .25 and starter gets charged .75.
By that measurement, Danny should only be charged with .75 runs, because Sarfate came in with guys on first and second and both those guys scored. Looking at it that way, Danny only gave up 2.75 runs, which should count as a Quality Start.
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by spike2131 on Jul 8, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, that would definitely make Cabrera a better pitcher than he actually is.
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by SC on Jul 8, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm LESS forgiving
moree time to make up for it if you give up 4 but settle down
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by duck on Jul 8, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but later in the game you can blame the manager for not pulling him
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by spike2131 on Jul 8, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a draw
No points awarded
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by duck on Jul 8, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I vote for this too
Cabrera didn’t really earn a point in Cabrera Bowl, but the inherited runners scoring weren’t exactly his fault, either.
by punkrawka on Jul 8, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he put them there
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by SC on Jul 8, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I changed it to 11-8
No half-measures. Either he gets a point for a QS or he doesn’t. By definition, SC’s score is made up of games where Danny didn’t do well enough.
I realize there’s sentiment for some kind of push or half-point, but then it just gets silly. That half point will be staring at me all season saying, “well that ONE game wasn’t legitimate”.
I’ve argued why I think it should count, but hey: if SC isn’t convinced, he’s not convinced. And neither are a lot of people in this thread.
So onward we go. 11-8. I have faith in Danny to pick up the slack.
by zknower on Jul 9, 2008 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no QS
Danny got a close call in his favor earlier in the year. These things even out. The line says he was tagged with 4 runs. There’s not argument. Danny loses.
by drj on Jul 8, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Except he had already earned the QS
and then lost it. The rules say those situations are up for argument.
"Whether your name is Gehrig or Ripken, DiMaggio or Robinson, or that of some youngster who picks up his bat or puts on his glove, you are challenged by the game of baseball to do your very best day in and day out. That's all I've ever tried to do."
by spike2131 on Jul 8, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly.
2 runs in 6 IP is actually better than a QS
by zknower on Jul 8, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"he lost it"
What’s the saying? Close only counts with horseshoes and hand gernades.
by drj on Jul 8, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I’m going a half-point each. The Cabrera support is astounding to me, frankly, given that he put himself in that situation. There’s a fair argument in here that the only reason he didn’t give up those runs himself is because he started looking so bad that Trembley pulled him out of the game, but whatever. This is one of those situations I was looking at when I made the “we’ll figure it out” rule, though I was thinking more he’d given up two runs in seven innings and let two more in in the eighth in a game where we had a big lead anyway. (Haw, haw, the Orioles having a big lead…)
And despite that it may seem otherwise, I really am not taking this very seriously. I think .5 each is fair on this one.
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by SC on Jul 9, 2008 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want you all on my jury
If it ever comes to that.
If I’m ever in trouble I want some pants wetting, hand wringing doubters who can look at black and say “well maybe it’s gray, we’ll let him off”.
by drj on Jul 9, 2008 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh man, let me tell you, if I’m ever on a jury where you’re on trial, you’re gonna fry. No gray there.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 9, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See my comment above...
Back to the spirit of the stat…and definition of the stat. Look at the Boxscore objectively as if you hadn’t seen the game at all. 6.1IP, 4ER, no QS… point SC
z-11
sc-8Sorry z… I want, oh so badly, to be a Cabbeliever
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by dayzd toe on Jul 9, 2008 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And atomic warfare
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 9, 2008 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sit down Scutaro
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by SC on Jul 8, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoo, we showed Marco our Johnson!
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
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by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I swear these umpires are trying to fuck us
and not in a good way.
by getxstoked on Jul 8, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CITO STILL SUCKS
I bet he’s a member of Hair Club for Men, 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
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dempsey on Rios
“Y’see the 21 steals there is pretty good on the season.”
Ya think?
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by SC on Jul 8, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THANKS RAMON
YOU FUCKING IDIOT
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by SC on Jul 8, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck you Ramon
We want Wieters!
Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks
by wickedwitch on Jul 8, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he's a really awful hitter
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by SC on Jul 8, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve got a bad feeling about this.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we are coughing up too many leads these days
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Jul 8, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how bout a Bill Buckner on Freddie Bynum?
"Whether your name is Gehrig or Ripken, DiMaggio or Robinson, or that of some youngster who picks up his bat or puts on his glove, you are challenged by the game of baseball to do your very best day in and day out. That's all I've ever tried to do."
by spike2131 on Jul 8, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ramon...
you are a big pile of commie, hugo chavez loving dog shit.
hijo de puta!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No panic, no panic!
There’s STILL plenty of room at the window.
Rah Rah Rasputin / Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that / Really loved Birds. -- Boney M
by Titov on Jul 8, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh holy shit
The fucking dipshit can’t field a ground ball? Fuck you, Bynum. Get the hell out of here.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 8, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That needs to be the end
of his Orioles career. No matter how quaint his mom is.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
awful.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I TURN ON THE TV JUST IN TIME
TO SEE FREDDIE FUCKING BYNUM LET THE BALL GO THROUGH HIS LEGS.
"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
by Stacey on Jul 8, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where's Fahey's golden glove when you need it?
"Whether your name is Gehrig or Ripken, DiMaggio or Robinson, or that of some youngster who picks up his bat or puts on his glove, you are challenged by the game of baseball to do your very best day in and day out. That's all I've ever tried to do."
by spike2131 on Jul 8, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sitting on the bench
being replaced by Freddie.
And Bill Ripken, STOP MAKING EXCUSES FOR HIM!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 8, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fahey...
played like he had never seen turf before.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Jul 8, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
right through his fucking stupid legs
Jesus Christ.
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by SC on Jul 8, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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