Jake Arrieta in Beijing

by dkdc on Aug 18, 2008 11:09 AM EDT

Jake Arrieta got the win in his first appearance in the Olympics against a pretty bad Chinese team. He allowed 2 hits over 6 shutout innings. He struck out 7 and allowed 2 BBs.

Of note, Arrieta also hit 2 batters as the game turned into an ugly beanball fest. Several US players were hit, and Indians prospect Matt LaPorta leveled the Chinese catcher in a play at the plate. LaPorta was hit in the head with a pitch on his next at bat, and he had to leave the game.

China's only run came on a solo homer late in the game, and the Chinese hitter ran all the way around the bases with one fist in the air, and he stomped on home plate as he crossed.

There are more pics of Arrieta violating the Orioles facial hair policy here:

http://www.nbcolympics.com/baseball/news/newsid=231804.html#bean+ball+u+s+five+times+wins

This may be his only chance to pitch in the Olympics, although he is lined up to pitch in the gold medal game on Saturday if the USA team makes it that far.

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nice...

does everyone figure that arrieta is probably in camp next spring?

foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08

by j.q. higgins on Aug 18, 2008 11:54 AM EDT reply actions

Probably not

He’s not guaranteed of an invite since he’s not on the 40-man roster, and there’s very little chance he’ll make the team out of spring training this year.

Wieters was the only non-roster prospect invited last year and I think that was stipulated in his contract.

Spoone, Bergesen, and Hernandez all need to go on the 40-man this offseason, so they will probably get invites.

by dkdc on Aug 18, 2008 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions

wait...

why do spoone, bergesen and hernandez need to go on the 40 man? are you saying “need,” as in, you think so, or “need” as in labor miechanics dictate that they have to?

obviously, matusz will be on there, too.

foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08

by j.q. higgins on Aug 18, 2008 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Rule 5 draft

Players drafted in 2005 or earlier are subject to the Rule 5 draft this year if they are not on a 40-man roster. The cutoff is 2004 or earlier for those who were under 19 when they signed, so Snyder and Erbe don’t need to be added until next offseason.

Spoone, Hernandez, Bergesen, Reimold, and Costanzo all need to be added, and those guys are also more likely to see September callups since there isn’t a huge difference between adding them now and adding them in the offseason.

by dkdc on Aug 18, 2008 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Was that game televised?

Does he have another start? If he does and the game is broadcasted, could someone post the time?

Wolf, wolf, wolf.

by birdman on Aug 18, 2008 1:13 PM EDT reply actions

It's available online

You should be able to watch the whole archived game here:

http://www.nbcolympics.com/baseball/resultsandschedules/rsc=BBM400920/index.html

Click on the “Rewind” link and a video player should come up.

by dkdc on Aug 18, 2008 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions

awesome, thanks!

Wolf, wolf, wolf.

by birdman on Aug 18, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions

supposedly...

arrieta would pitch the gold medal game if the u.s. gets that far.

foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08

by j.q. higgins on Aug 18, 2008 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions

That was honestly

The funniest thing I’ve ever seen. The Chinese catcher literally had his finger pointing upwards and couldn’t control himself the entire time as he rounded the bases. I think the final score was something like 10-1 but this guy actually celebrated as if his country had just won the gold, silver and bronze.

My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver

by Baltimo on Aug 19, 2008 12:19 AM EDT reply actions