Gameday Thread: O's (56-62) @ Indians (54-64)
by SC on Aug 13, 2008 5:38 PM EDT
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Baltimore Orioles at Cleveland Indians, Aug 13, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
7:05 / MASN2 :: 76° :: Wind in from CF - 5 MPH :: Rain - 20%
Today's Starting Pitchers GS IP ERA WHIP BAA HR BB K W-L Jeremy Guthrie - RH 25 163.0 3.26 1.17 .238 18 44 102 9-8 Anthony Reyes - RH 1 (11) 21.0 3.86 1.29 .280 2 4 14 3-1
Anthony Reyes came over from St. Louis in a trade on July 26, and he'll get a chance to become a long-term part of the Cleveland rotation after falling out of favor in St. Louis. Maybe he could become like another guy that fell out of favor somewhere and was sent packing.
Imagine if the Indians had Guthrie last year with Sabathia and Carmona.
I'd really like to split this series. Or at least win one game. Here's our big chance!
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indians announcer
“millar without a steal this year.. not likely he’ll be going anywhere…”
Brutal.
Writing is God's way of showing you how sloppy your thinking is.
by typozzz on Aug 13, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm at work
2-0 Good Start
Who would have thought that Aubrey Huff would have 25 HR’s at this point in the season? That’s why I love this game.
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Aug 13, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guts rocks. Pretty much the reason to tune in every fifth O's game.
On the other hand, I wish I’d been watching last night’s Sawx-Rangers game.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh no! Melmo bunted!
And even worse, he got on with a base hit.
This will likely give him ideas.
Look for more bunts from Melmo at the least opportune times.
BTW, why would someone who has been as hot as he is, with the power stroke at times, bunt?
SUch is the Zen like mystery of our man Melvin.
by Lothar on Aug 13, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Trembles
I love listening to this guy shoot the shit. And I love hearing Buck Martinez regurgitate lines from his MASN blog post from earlier today.
by blawk359 on Aug 13, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow. quiet night here at cc.
hello folks.
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 on against guts? who's worried.
I’m not. More importantly, Guts ain’t.
by Y Not on Aug 13, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wait, i see it now.
you wanted a ? after worried, right?
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Jeremy Guthrie
He soothes me.
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not to mention a nice play.
very roberts-like.
by Y Not on Aug 13, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nie throw - gotta admit. Went to the right place.
Writing is God's way of showing you how sloppy your thinking is.
by typozzz on Aug 13, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If only Melmo had decided to be plumber a instead of a baseball player.
Writing is God's way of showing you how sloppy your thinking is.
by typozzz on Aug 13, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LUUUUUUUUKE
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you from the future?
Writing is God's way of showing you how sloppy your thinking is.
by typozzz on Aug 13, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you're watching mlb.tv
then yes, I’m from the future.
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep - mlb tv...
I was still watching the replay of Payton fielding the ball off the wall when you called the next play.
Writing is God's way of showing you how sloppy your thinking is.
by typozzz on Aug 13, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my bad
I’ll try to put myself on delay for you guys
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm on MLB.com radio tonight...and wondering whether it's as far behind reality as the TV
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guthrie
How about scoring this guy some runs…. he should easill be in double digits in WINS
PLEASE -- JUST PLEASE THROW STRIKES.
by oriolepete on Aug 13, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the indians announcers
how about these guys saying that the speed gun must be wrong, bc Guthrie never hit 97 mph when he was with them.
Dammit Grady
PLEASE -- JUST PLEASE THROW STRIKES.
by oriolepete on Aug 13, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This just in: Commercialization has struck the Yerks.
Listening to the Moose game last night , I discovered that the team has sold the rights to its press box and, even better, New York Presbyterian is The Official Hospital of the New Yerk Yawkees. I guess they’re expecting a lot of bench-clearing brawls…
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Millar's smart...
Luke’s obviously out of shape and has a lousy body (overused O’s joke!) ... so after he exerted himself so much Millar recognizes that he could use a breather and went over to “talk to guthrie” – probably making fun of luke. THE LITTLE THINGS!
by Y Not on Aug 13, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, Guts hit 97 again...
that’s some high level velocity…
by Y Not on Aug 13, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how about these guys saying that the speed gun must be wrong, bc Guthrie never hit 97 mph when he was with them.
PLEASE -- JUST PLEASE THROW STRIKES.
by oriolepete on Aug 13, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Their reasoning is stupid...
but they might not be wrong. I don’t recall Guts hitting 97 all year. I mean, I definitely seen 95.. maybe 96 a couple times… any of you?
by Y Not on Aug 13, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adam Jones would've caught that
OK, not really, but Jones deserves a mention in every game thread even when he’s hurt.
by dkdc on Aug 13, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I remember Dave Dellucci
I was kinda sad when we lost him in the expansion draft.
I was also eleven.
by Steve. on Aug 13, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dellucci, finley would have made a fine outfield back then
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Aug 13, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dellucci, finley and bradley?
(i mean, seriously…brooks robinson called him bradley anderson, right?)
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 13, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kevin Millar looks like he's running underwater.
or maybe through jello.
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I had jello today.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya wonder if Guts looked at the scoreboard during the Sawx-Rangers game last night and...wept?
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey who's the ump tonight?
I have to say the guy is consistent and his strike zone is probably one of the most accurate I’ve seen all year…
by Y Not on Aug 13, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Imagine we had 2 Jeremy Guthries?
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In the 69 starts NOT made by Guthrie or Cabrera
The other guys have averaged:
5 IP
3.6 ER (6.54 ERA)
Replace 25 of those starts with another Guthrie (6.5 IP, 2.4 ER), and the O’s are probably 5-6 wins better, or about even with the Yanks.
by dkdc on Aug 13, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dear guts...
you are totally awesome! how DO you do it?
fondest regards,
jHq
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 13, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Any chance of that Bergesen coming up?
I mean, there’s no way he could do worse than the trash we’re throwing out there every 3rd, 4th, and 5th day
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think they are waiting for Penn
They really want to avoid calling pitchers up from AA.
Bergesen would almost certainly struggle in the majors, considering he isn’t missing many bats in AA.
by dkdc on Aug 13, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Understandable
But whenever I see his number they flash on the screen every 5 days I get so depressed at the prospect of seeing poor, poor Dennis Sarfate being sacrificed one more time.
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree that it's painful to watch
But unfortunately, Penn and Liz are the most likely callups at this point.
Plenty of pain to go around.
by dkdc on Aug 13, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guts at 90 pitches through 6
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn, for a moment it sounded like that foul was gonna hit Ferd Manfraud.
It would be interesting (if disorienting) if he suddenly started making sense.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Offense not too good tonight. Let's hope Guts, JJ, and Shutdown can hold 'em...
by O'sFan21 on Aug 13, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Howza kitchen?
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
getting down to the finishing touches...
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoo, n-i-i-ice!
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank you, thank you.
that stove was so tight a fit, it wouldn’t travel past the sink because the wall is a little bowed there. he had to lift it over the counter, move it back to the exhaust fan and lower it down.oy vey.
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
by "he" i mean "we"
it’s not like i hired someone to do this. :)
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love the counter
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks.
would you believe that’s IKEA?
that entire counter cost about $120. And it’s durable as all hell.
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
really
I never would have guessed that. It looks way nicer than IKEA. Good find.
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I was pretty psyched.
It solved a major time constraint for me in that I didn’t have to order it and wait two weeks.
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FYI, everything in that kitchen is IKEA except the appliances.
meaning, the sink, the counter, the fixtures, even the exhaust fan.
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks good!
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why end his night?
He’s still throwing 95 and with a pitch count of 101, he could at least start the next inning.
Rocky Cherry and Jamie Walker are your alternatives.
by dkdc on Aug 13, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over 100 pitches and he was shaking hands in the dugout. Maybe not, but it sure looked like the end of his night.
by O'sFan21 on Aug 13, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
regardless... i would still like to see him go out for another. he definately can continue
by semaj2989 on Aug 13, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially since it's only a 1 run lead.
makes me nervous
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is when we miss ChadBrad
Can’t we sneak him over from Tampa Bay when they aren’t looking?
They aren’t using him anyway, as far as I can tell.
by Lothar on Aug 13, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He got the win a few days ago, I saw in the box score.
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe A. sez Guts is coming back out.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It would just make my day
if Aubrey could hit one out right here.
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you hinting from the future?
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
guess you'll see :)
just kidding, no.
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good job Memlo
Let’s get an insurance run or two here.
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mem-lo, Mem-lo, Mem-lo!
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah...
really good at bat.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 13, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
shut up, buck!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 13, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Millar just looks uncomfortable at the plate
Seriously, a day off for this guy. He’s, like, 60 years old, right?
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's also been cold as ice
They should put old Lou in there for a few games and let him have a break.
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, jesus, are we not going to score here?
C’mon Luke, bail us out.
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dammit Kevbo!
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ugh.
I just don’t trust a 2-1 lead.
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Luckily for the uninitiated, Ferd just remarked "Now the Orioles will need a hit to score."
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are the Orioles too good for scoring on
botched rundowns, booted groundballs, and muffed fly balls?
by dkdc on Aug 13, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Joe was forced to add a little litany of other ways it could happen. While Ferd pouted, no doubt.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jamie fucking Walker
is in
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Andy better spend that "dough" wisely
Like on Brian Matusz, for example.
by dkdc on Aug 13, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, no Guts after all!
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Montanez is in for Scott defensively
I’m filled with confidence.
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Luke has been pretty good defensively this year.
Wolf, wolf, wolf.
by birdman on Aug 13, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather Guts throw 150 than rely on Walker > Sherrill
by PhilR8 on Aug 13, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, 5 MORE OUTS PLEASE.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We're tied, I'm in Pennsylvania.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh snap
I thought maybe you were marching on Tblisi or something
by PhilR8 on Aug 13, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't piss him off
or they’ll invade us too
by Y Not on Aug 13, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now there's one f*cked up mess...
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if i read one more "the russian bear awakes" headline....
i’m going to get all eastern promises on somebody
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Aug 13, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
People keep SENDING ME STUFF!! Well intentioned, no doubt, but cripes!!
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the KGB returning to the motherland?
under vladmir puta madre?
by Y Not on Aug 13, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa, backwards K!!! 4 MORE OUTS PLEASE!
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This Phelps Phan commercial
is pretty much as annoying as the Ronnie’s a dillweed one.
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
except...
ronnie’s being a dillweed has brought untolled mirth to this season, while phelps phandom has merely brought annoyance.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 13, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good job, Jamie
Thanks for not sucking today.
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
francisco is a fucking pussy
he wasn’t going to swing at shit that at bat. which shows that rocky cherry is an incompetent pitcher
by Y Not on Aug 13, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
By the way, Progressive Field is one of the worst names in sports
by PhilR8 on Aug 13, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Word. I like progressive dinners, though.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They aren't enviro-friendly
I mean, we gotta drive five places just to finish dinner? What the hell, mang.
by PhilR8 on Aug 13, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what does a progressive mormon dinner look like?
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ooh, well played.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder what kind of bike guts rides
I am an aspiring bike geek
by PhilR8 on Aug 13, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure you've seen this before...
but here it is anyway:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXOh4g_FLIM
by Y Not on Aug 13, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that ruled
and those bikes were sick.
by PhilR8 on Aug 13, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kranitz
“Throw a strike now, or you’re in AAA tomorrow. Make that later tonight.”
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kind of a shaky strike zone here...
big on Sizemore
nonexistent on Francisco
by O'sFan21 on Aug 13, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What kind of fucking name is Rocky Cherry any way???
by O'sFan21 on Aug 13, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good summertime dessert
or a nice varnish
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cherry should pause and then throw over to 1st
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate Rocky Cherry
1) he sucks as a pitcher
2) he makes me crave a delicious frozen dessert
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
didn't palmeiro pull that off once when he was an O?
by Y Not on Aug 13, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one likes to think so
but i don’t remember it
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You might just be remembering
his cameo in the awesome movie Little Big League.
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
isn't it illegal?
i DO remember when alan wiggins got caught off guard w/ the hidden ball trick, though.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 13, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
only illegal if the pitcher is on the dirt.
if the pitcher is on the rubber, it’s jake.
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahah
stadium plays the song: “Boooooorn… to be wiiiiiilllldddd…”
by Y Not on Aug 13, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ROCKY!!! You f*cking douche!!!
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's official. MLB.com radio is at *least* as far behind as MLB.com TV. Sigh...
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now we gotta go through another heart attack
in the bottom of the 9th.
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yessss!!! 3 MORE OUTS PLEASE!
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hahhahaah what the hell?
thanks Choo.
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
actually on replay
it wasn’t THAT close
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok dammit we need an insurance run
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Aug 13, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
christ..
an accurate throw gets hernandez out there.
by Y Not on Aug 13, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
okay maybe son't have him attempt with 2 strikes again
cause he clearly sucks at bunting
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
laaaaaaaaaaaame
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least bri-bob is a patient hitter
he’ll make the dude pitch
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Garked out by 4 feet!
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, Jaypay steals 3rd...
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is it actually possible that the O's don't score here?
Wow.
by PhilR8 on Aug 13, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WELCOME GIANT MAGIC EIGHT BALL OVERLORD
by PhilR8 on Aug 13, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say we will not find a way to score here. And dump that dog! He's a cheatin on you!
by Y Not on Aug 13, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can't even remember the context...
but we read a case about miss cleo in law school. i laughed.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 13, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Melmo needs to take a foul ball off the face
by PhilR8 on Aug 13, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that seems a little extreme
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NICKY!
He never lets me down.
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i love the indians' announcer's response to this
They sound soooooooooo excited.
by Y Not on Aug 13, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like announcers who are homers like that
The white sox radio guy is the worst. But I like it.
by PhilR8 on Aug 13, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My apologies for repeating from last night, but
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess I can stop criticizing Markakis' clutch hitting
because that was fucking clutch.
by PhilR8 on Aug 13, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NICK NICK NICK!!!
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Future of the Franchise
That’s our boy!
by fishoutawata on Aug 13, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Catcher: “You f*cked that up.”
Pitcher: “Yeah, mah bad.”
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
catcher: lol u fukt up
pitcher: lol ya. u thnk coach = mad?
catcher: lol ya
pitcher: lol ono fuk
catcher: lol ya fuk.
by Y Not on Aug 13, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could go for a bomb right here and just save Sherrill the trouble...
by O'sFan21 on Aug 13, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll settle for an irish car bomb
I usually need a drink to make it through the ninth
by PhilR8 on Aug 13, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad this is against Donnelly - always hated that guy. Cheater.
by O'sFan21 on Aug 13, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wasn't talking about steroids. I was talking about the foreign substance in his glove.
by O'sFan21 on Aug 13, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That wouldn't be rich Corinthian leather, would it?
by fishoutawata on Aug 13, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha yeah. he got off scot free too.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Aug 13, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love the Orioles so much right now
It’s disgusting how much my mood can changed based on a few base hits.
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh I know
my mood can change in an instant. I’m prepared to possibly be pissed off in a few minutes.
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously, though...
who is this guy? he’s like aubrey huff, only good!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 13, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's pretty incredible, in my opinion
He’s been consistently awesome. He’s been so dependable that home runs seem like the norm for him.
Does anyone remember that huff got the shit booed out of him earlier this season? Wow, we’re a bunch of assholes for that.
by PhilR8 on Aug 13, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bullshit...
he desired vociferous bboing for a bit, i think. he has duly redeemed himself, though.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 13, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah you're probably right
He took his lumps and then went out and moved on and now he’s arguably the best player on the team.
by PhilR8 on Aug 13, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it is crazy...
this is the first time i can think of in a long time that there’s been a flat out dogfight for most valuable oriole. huffy? roberts? markakis? guts? MAYBE jj?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 13, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe A. sez "Huff Daddy winds up at second!"
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What's the score?
I have yet to get EI in LA yet.
"We might as well just win this game." -Adam Jones
by exitfare on Aug 13, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
6-1 ... ballgame
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Aug 13, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice win for guthrie and as mentioned he deserves each one
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Aug 13, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
please.. just stop
this game is far from over.
by PhilR8 on Aug 13, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha
looks like we CAN score on the other team’s Oriolesque fuckups
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oriolesque...
or orioles: que?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 13, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cleveland announcers:
Tribe has not gone an entire game without striking out a batter for 24 years
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh, sorry, 4 years,
he said 2004. I thought he’d said 1984.
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally got one by the guy!
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ha! jack time commercial...
i’m sure 3DG’s all, “man, i’d sure like to whet my whistle!”
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 13, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck I really don't need Sherrill giving up a bunch of runs while "getting his work in". Killer for the fantasy line.
by O'sFan21 on Aug 13, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Three f*cking outs please, George
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 13, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good game, O's!
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
R!
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
L!
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
E!
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Aug 13, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ORIOLES!
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
S!
magic magic magic
Orioles magic, feel it happen.
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
by getxstoked on Aug 13, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so...
NOT flat breezy time unless he gets the save?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 13, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Markakis is a fucking machine. Can't wait until he gets a little stronger.
by O'sFan21 on Aug 13, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fer real...
he’s still a child!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 13, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's really pretty skinny still. He could stand to put on 10-15 lbs of muscle without sacrificing speed or arm strength.
by O'sFan21 on Aug 13, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
absolutely.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 13, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why mess with what works?
I’ll take a .300/.400/.500 hitter any day of the week.
by dkdc on Aug 13, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guts is awesome
1 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 4 SO over 8—just beautiful. He is getting better every day.
by fishoutawata on Aug 13, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
really?
That’s awesome.
"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail
by Stacey on Aug 13, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seven
but still awesome.
(walker and cherry did the eighth)
by PhilR8 on Aug 13, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oops
But see, the way this team is hitting, if ANY other starter could consistently provides QS, they’d be winning a lot more. Guts is carrying this team.
by fishoutawata on Aug 13, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just curious if those folks who felt guts wasn't a true ace still feel that way?
by Y Not on Aug 13, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Depends on what you mean
I think there’s a top tier of starting pitchers that are truly dominant, and I don’t think Guts is there.
That said, the elite tier is only about 5-10 pitchers big, and Guthrie ranks well in that second tier of 10-15 starters. There’s also a lot of value in his ability to stay healthy (so far), and his stellar defense.
I don’t think a team really needs a pitcher in that elite tier to be successful, though. A team with Guthrie as their best pitcher can make the playoffs and win in the playoffs.
by dkdc on Aug 13, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
An' how 'bout our frozen dessert?
Got his ERA down to 16.20!
:)
by fishoutawata on Aug 13, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So why wasn't guts in in the eighth?
anyone know?
by PhilR8 on Aug 13, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i bet it was because he had to sit so long in the top of the inning.
even though we didn’t score, it was a long inning. maybe he stiffened up.
by zknower on Aug 13, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're having a shitfit about it on the radio postgame show
but they don’t know the exact reason
by PhilR8 on Aug 13, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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