Balitmore Orioles (53-58) at El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles de Porciuncula Angels of Anaheim, Orange County, California (70-42)
by duck on Aug 5, 2008 8:30 PM EDT
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Baltimore Orioles at Los Angeles Angels, Aug 5, 2008 10:05 PM EDT
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CHRIS WATERS (LHP) W-L 8-6 ERA 4.65 K 94 Walks 51 WHIP 1.377 ALL STATS COMBINED MINOR LEAGUE |
JON GARLAND (RHP) W-L 10-6 ERA 4.30 K 63 Walks 45 WHIP 1.45 |
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BALTIMORE 1. 2B Roberts 2. RF Markakis 3. 3B Mora 4. DH Huff 5. C Hernandez 6. 1B Millar 7. LF Scott 8. CF Payton 9. SS Castro |
ANAHEIM 1. 3B Figgins 2. SS Aybar 3. 1B Teixeira 4. RF Guerrero 5. CF Hunter 6. 2B Kendrick 7. DH Quinlan 8. LF Matthews 9. C Mathis |
NOTES: Adam Jones goes on the 15-day DL, but is probably done for the year with a break in his foot that may take 4-6 weeks to mend. That means Sept 20 on the outside, and there's no point to bringing him back for 7 or so games at that point.
Chris Waters makes the start, and whatever he "found" in Bowie, he left there. His ERA went from 1.69 with the Baysox to a less-than-adequate 5.70 at Norfolk. OK, that's almost Liz-esque, and that's not good. He does have a decent K -to-BB rate for the year, which he maintained for the most part at Norfolk. Here's hoping, but there's a reason an almost 28-year-old was still in AA at the beginning of the season - he never was that good to begin with.
Lou (Don't Call Me Luis) Montanez makes his way to the 25-man roster as well. His numbers this year are gaudy - .355 / .385 / .601 / .986 for the season at Bowie. He was also named Eastern League Player of the Month for his efforts, beating out teammate Matt Wieters. But again, what is a 26-year-old doing at AA if he's capable of hitting MLB pitching? I suspect we will find out over the next 6 weeks. Adam Loewen was transferred to the 60-day DL to get him off the 40-man roster and Lou on it. He really needs a nickname, and I ain't gonna call him Sweet Lou. Between Whitaker and Pinella, that's retired.
Let's just get out of Anaheim with no more injuries and I'll be relieved. I don't think we have a 4-32 in us to finish the season (DD will single-handedly WILL this team to at least 15 more wins, if not 20), but the season is definitely about to get a lot longer with the rotation we currently have and the lack of Adam Jones in the #2 spot.
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It's not so much AJ not being at #2
as it is Jay Payton being in center instead of him.
"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 5, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That, too
Although I campaigned for Aj to get the 2 spot about 3 weeks before he did. Trace our recent offensive burst, and it’s somewhat aligned with AJ’s ascension in the batting order
"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 Aug 5, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AJ was one of the reasons that I tuned in to watch this team lose
Really depressed that he’s done. Get well soon, AJ.
by PhilR8 on Aug 5, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys...
First post here, been reading you all for a while, I think you’re great. Just wondering whether anyone has a similar concern that I do about Montanez. I wonder whether he’d be one of those players who gets off to a hot streak for his first couple weeks/months in the bigs, then gets figured out. Unfortunately for us, his honeymoon could last till the end of the season – and then if we bank on him as a regular for next year (and possibly trade Scott, etc), he could revert back to being unimpressive. Just a thought…
Seriously depressed about Jones being out…
by U2boy417 on Aug 5, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I cant imagine anyone in the FO
is seeing Montanez in our long term plans. And I think you’re right. He may be Jim Traber for a few weeks, but then he’ll be Jim Traber for the rest of his career. Ah, but what a month that was….
"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 Aug 5, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and who can forget...
that magical summer of jeff “super” manto?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 5, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeff Manto has some
uh, “curious” numbers.
by PhilR8 on Aug 5, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how so?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 5, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude posted TWO stretches of a negative OPS+
I’ve never seen a NEGATIVE OPS+ before. Ever. It was for a small amount of games, and once in a season when he was with three different teams, but his numbers are a roller coaster with small sample sizes.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not only that
check out those HR totals while in Baltimore
by PhilR8 on Aug 5, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
emphasis on small sample size...
i don’t find it that wacky that a guy who’s played a shitload of baseball has a couple nice tears in his prime.
y’know he’s a hitting coach now?
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 5, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't think the FO would either...
But what if he lights up the league for a while?
by U2boy417 on Aug 5, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only one good thing could come out of this
If Jay Payton is inspired by some higher power to hit beyond his capabilities… we could potentially slip him through waivers and get anything for him.
Things always work out for us like that, don’t they?
by Y Not on Aug 5, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Waters will do like every first-time pitcher does to us and shut the Angels down.
HA.
by U2boy417 on Aug 5, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
remember Josh Towers?
Pitched like Cy Young until the league figured him out, and now he’s, well, not doing himself any favors with the Rockies’ farm team:
On February 6, 2008, Towers signed a one-year contract with the Colorado Rockies. He has spent much of the season with the Rockies’ AAA affiliate, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. On July 26 he made himself a footnote in the record books when, during the second inning, he surrendered seven RBIs and two home runs to Ryan Roberts of the Oklahoma RedHawks.
by PhilR8 on Aug 5, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember Josh...
He was lights-out for a while
So depressing
by U2boy417 on Aug 5, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Sky Sox"???
That’s awful.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
by OEutaw on Aug 6, 2008 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They FEAR our lefty rookie!
This must be at the top of the scouting sheet of every team in baseball that plays the Angels.
"Throw out a rookie pitcher on the mound they have never faced before, it works every time. Turns your rookie into a Cy Young candidate over night, and nearly guarantees your team the W."
"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 Aug 5, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn..
that sounds familiar. Where have I heard that before… I just can’t quite place it? ;-)
Kevbo: [to George Sherrill] George, you look a lot like Vin Diesel...
Flatbill: Let's get somethin' straight... Vin Diesel looks like me.
-From "The Making of Orioles Magic"
by dayzd toe on Aug 6, 2008 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just finished the last stitch on the final number (0) on his jersey
As someone else said, he was one of the reasons to watch this losing team. It’s really unfortunate, missing this playing time is gonna hurt at the beginning of next season too.
But lets go Waters! Lets’ see what you got. It seems like pitchers do pretty good in their first game with the O’s this season. I remember both Burres and Olsen having good days, and we had Liz’s impressive first start. The only exception, it seems, was Sarfate.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Aug 5, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna come to Sarfate's defense...
To an extent. That wasnt the same thing as Burres, Olson, Liz, etc. He’s not a starter, he was pressed into a role with which he’s not comfortable because of our awful SPs. He’d been an acceptable if inconsistent reliever before his two starts jacked up his ERA
by U2boy417 on Aug 5, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't Sarfate come up as a starter?
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
by OEutaw on Aug 6, 2008 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no relation to the o's...
but i just heard boc’s godzilla on a commercial. sweet.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 5, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
seems like something Jamie Walker would use as his entrance music, though.
I think he used “Don’t Fear the Reaper” for a while
"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 5, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that picture of waters makes him look like jack bauer
by Y Not on Aug 5, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking a thin Chris Hoiles....
but I can see what you’re talking about
"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 Aug 5, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep me updated
My kids have the TV for the finale of “I Survived a Japanese Gameshow.” The things I do for my family….
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least you'll be spared Gary Thorne and Buck Martinez.
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 5, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like em both
The only member of the O’s announcing crew (tv/radio) that I absolutely can’t stand is Rick Dempsey. Everyone else ranges from merely servicable (Fred Manfra) to awesome (Joe Angel).
by PhilR8 on Aug 5, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
Thorne’s accuracy rate is like a batting average, and he loves to blather about Boston and New York because he still thinks he’s a national broadcaster…
Buck say “He sure is” or “He sure did” every fourth sentence.
‘nuf said. I’ll concede that we could do worse. I just wish we had decent radio broadcasts of Joe and Fred. Once the sun goes down and WTEM kills the power, it’s all static near the District.
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 5, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bottom line...
It really doesn’t matter who’s broadcasting. Getting to watch every game on MASN is heaven on earth.
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 5, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, man, the days of 40 games on HTS
were murder.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You totally nailed Buck
And Gary I seriously like. Part of me longs for a knowledgeable homer like Mel Procter, but I do like Gary’s style. He’s not afraid to sound like a drunk uncle.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You totally nailed Buck
And Gary I seriously like. Part of me longs for a knowledgeable homer like Mel Procter, but I do like Gary’s style. He’s not afraid to sound like a drunk uncle.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
105.7 doesn't reach?
I thought their signal was fairly strong.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
by OEutaw on Aug 6, 2008 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I live near the Mason Dixon line and it sucks up here
There’s a York station that plays whiny shit like Nickelback on 105.7, and they do NOT get along well with WHFS.
As you drive, on the south side of a hill you get HFS, on the north side you get Puddle Of Mudd. Eventually, all you get is muddled static. It’s one of the reasons I got XM. Which rules.
by PhilR8 on Aug 6, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's with the haze? The view on TV looks like a picture from Beijing!
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 5, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
pre-game fireworks, I think.
"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 5, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and nice hitting Nick and Brian.
"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 5, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well it's kind of hard to tell how long jones will be out
depends on fracture. that shit could heal up in two weeks if it’s a little one.
(just trying to look on bright side.)
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Aug 5, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
4-6 weeks, and there's no reason to bring him back with a week to go.
Great season for AJ, but it’s time to let him get well.
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 5, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm afraid it's 5 and they do try and bring him back
and he does something stupid (‘cause he’s 23) and ends up breaking it worse.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
broken foot ain't such a bad injury. it should be 100% by spring.
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Aug 5, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he stays off of it and doesn't rush back
Can you say “Zydrunas Ilgauskas”? I thought you could….
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good to see they're giving Waters something to work with.
Way to go Melmo!
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 5, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
suck it Garland
We on it now. What’s with the FSN West broadcast? It’s like I’m watching a digitally remastered Apocalypse Now.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The horror, the horror.....
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And you've got to like Clutch Ramon up there, now.
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 5, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not so much, huh?
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is this, a 2-0 lead?????
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice slide by Huff, too bad Ramon is incredibly fucking slow.
"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 5, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There's slow, there's Manny pissed off at his contract slow....
then there’s Razor.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Kevbo 1st pitchng swining to end the inning
I’m kinda glad the kids have the TV and I’m on Gameday if that’s how it’s gonna 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 Aug 5, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Love the ads for Amstel Light.
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 5, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes...
the power of the crazy old dutch guy is well-documented.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 6, 2008 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice start, Waters
Oh my GOD I am going to fucking murder Rex Hudler by the end of the night. There is no commentator I hate more. TIMMY SALMON THE KING FISH MAN, ROCK N ROLL SURF STYLE
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No love for Hot Rod?
That is his stupid nickname, yes? Is he still as ADD as I remember?
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's a fucking idiot
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hud: "Ramon Hernandez could catch on a championship ball club."
Yes. So could Jeff Mathis.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rick Dempsey caught on two chamionship ball clubs.
Anyone can do it, apparently.
"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 5, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And won a WS MVP, too
Just sayin’.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where are you guys watching Rex Hudler?
By the way, nice start by CW.
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 5, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m in Michigan so I’m on Extra Innings. I have to live with what they give me.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry.
At least you live on the side without riots, right?
"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 5, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not totally. That’s my sister town.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Understood. MASN trumps the opposing team's broadcasts in the DC-Balt. area.
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 5, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Extra Innings, like XM Radio, goes with the home team feed in most cases.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure Payton was safe at first.
"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 5, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
for the love of mike
I know I said this last night, but the Angels announcers are just TERRIBLE.
Wish I could tune into the mlb video and listen to their radio feed at the same time.
by zknower on Aug 5, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and now I see this has been addressed above.
by zknower on Aug 5, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're lucky you don't have to listen to Gary and Buck. Barf City.
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 5, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they KILL Rex Hudler
That’s no lie. And I hate Buck and tend to dislike Gary when teamed with anyone but Palmer.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The drunker Gary gets
the more I like listening to 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 Aug 5, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You've never heard Rex Hudler, have you?
You will be BEGGING to have Gary Thorne….
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know we could do worse than Thorne and Buck, but they're really poor ...
compared to Joe and Fred. And it’s remarkable how many times Gary is simply wrong, wrong, wrong.
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 5, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fred Manfra is God awful.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nonetheless, i'll keep a running list of stupid things they do
1. Contantly refer to Vladimir Guerrerro as “Vladdy”.
Every. Damn. Time.
by zknower on Aug 5, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I thought my "Vlad the Impaler" nickname was 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 Aug 5, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is he calling him Vladdy Daddy?
I’ve only heard Rex a few times, but once on an interview on XM he just have said “Vladdy Daddy” about 15 times in five 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 5, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
alright, Rex Hudler making up conversations
That’s straight from the Berman School.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"So I was talking to Babe Ruth the other day...."
That level of making 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 Aug 5, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
where they go, like...
“And so Waters says, ‘Durr here’s a fastball, think I can sneak a fastball by this guy,’ and Vladdy says, ‘NO YOU CAN’T I’M GOOD AT BASE BALL.’”
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even Dempsey doesn't do that crap
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SC, who's the play-by-play guy?
who is slightly more bearable, tho not by much.
by zknower on Aug 5, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steve Physioc
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Chris Waters
just get through 2 innings in under 22 pitches? Wow….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Aug 5, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nick pissed about that 2nd strike
it was inside by about 6 inches
by zknower on Aug 5, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hud: "You're a GREAT fielder if you win a Gold Glove once."
Oh tell me about it.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure, but he's probably correct.
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 5, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Derek Jeter.
Rafael Palmeiro won one in a season where he played 28 games at first base.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rafy's was total BS.
1999 with TEX. 28 games in the field. 28. Total BS.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey...I wrote "probably"... Most Gold Glove winners are great fields.
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 5, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most Gold Glove winners are guys they’ve anointed kings of the fielders and they put no thought into whether or not that guy was actually the best fielder that year.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could work for us
Once Nick breaks through this year or next, he could be the anointed for a decade…
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
for those without FSN West
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not entirely sure why
but I want tequila now.
by Steve. on Aug 5, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been rolling with this one
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
p.lo all the wayyyyyyy vatos
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Aug 5, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hud loves Quinlan
I think he’s sort of reminded of himself. I’m not even saying that to make fun of Hud. Quinlan is, as Hudler says, a good guy to have.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh look it's mathis
let’s walk him at all costs… he doesn’t swing at anything.
and hah, matthews took it up the ass.
by Y Not on Aug 5, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay...
So Waters apparently is good for two innings?
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 5, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s old for a guy that was in AA, not at all a real prospect, and sucked at AAA. So this is not unexpected. They’re all getting a read on what he does right now.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What did I miss?
I’m still seeing 2-0 top 4th – 3 scoreless….
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he lost his command in the 3rd
Then found it.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh
Earlier Steve and REXXX!! (I threw on two more X’s to show how wild and cool he is) said that Hayden Penn was one of our top pitching prospects. I like that nobody around baseball has paid attention to Hayden Penn’s career since he was rumored to be involved in an A.J. Burnett trade three years ago.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Help the O's if Penn is a top pitching prospect.
BTW, isn’t it great watching a real shortstop in action?
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 5, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...Juan Castro?
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure. I wish he were about five years younger.
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 5, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And could hit his weight...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish he could hit his way out of a paper bag
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Waters is getting some good ground balls
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
those're gonna be line drives...
...before all is said and done.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Aug 5, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh ye of little faith....
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's the Orioles, in August
and he’s a 28 year old who sucked in AAA.
faith has nothing to do with it.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Aug 5, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 IP - so far, so good
Maybe we have another Jeremy Guthrie.
Although his AAA numbers this year are beyond purtid.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
was on the phone for a while, but
2. Using a “dramatic” voice on certain words.
Hudler does this stupid thing where he kind of growls and gets breathy on a word to show how dramatic the moment was.
Like, “he throws to first and b-a-r-e-l-y (growl, huff) gets him.”
by zknower on Aug 5, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'll say this about CW
he looks like he has a plan.
he doesn’t seem to hesitate at all. he’s working quick, throwing strikes, not intimidated.
ray miller would be psyched.
by zknower on Aug 5, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nah, we're still good
3rd time through this lineup, I’ll be impressed.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i just meant
right after i typed that he walked someone
by zknower on Aug 5, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
#3
Talking about Tori Hunter’s first at-bat by referring to it as his “first ay bee”.
by zknower on Aug 5, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
#4
He says, “that’s what you wanna do” about 3 times in every inning.
by zknower on Aug 5, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, what was #1?
I’m missing it as I scrolled 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 Aug 5, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the "vladdy" nickname
you saw it at the time.
by zknower on Aug 5, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever happens, Waters looks like he knows how to pitch more than a few innings...
After watching Sarfate’s starts, that’s saying something!
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 5, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
From Pete's blog
On the night when emergency Triple-A call-up Chris Waters had to take the ball in Anaheim, the guy who originally was supposed to get the spot start - Hayden Penn - was putting up five scoreless innings in his return to the mound after getting hit by a bat shard on Saturday night.Penn gave up four hits in a 5-3 victory at Columbus and is back on schedule if the Orioles decide to bring him up for the next time tonight’s slot in the major league rotation comes around. He may have to wait if Waters keeps pitching the way he has through the first two innings (no runs, one hit).
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I really wish Pete would get another picture besides the doofy one with the glasses.
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 5, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with that
but he’s been updating a LOT and giving much the same info as Roch, without the benefit of being on the O’s payroll.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why wait?
Move Sarfate back to the pen and bring up…Penn…
Who gets kicked off the island if that happens?
by Dr Orpheus on Aug 5, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of the anonymous relievers...
Castillo, F. Cabrera, either one is good for 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 Aug 5, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another great running play by the O's.
I love speed and aggresive running, but the O’s should go 90 feet per hit, without trying to steal. The current approach is killing the club.
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 5, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love it when it's done well
We do it very poorly.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT
Has everyone seen the Paris Hilton video where she responds to McCain? Hilarious!
For the first time ever, I don’t hate Paris Hilton.
by zknower on Aug 5, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw it earlier tonight
I didn’t like it because I thought the thing itself was funny, but she can’t deliver lines. And she has a lazy eye.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, now, easy on the eye stuff.....
Didn’t hurt Marty Feldman’s career did it? And she should WISH to be as good an actor…
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
holy shit, Hudler
THE KID, CHRIS WATERS, HAS TAMED THE BEAST
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
From MASNsports.com
Dave Trembley told reporters in Anaheim tonight that Adam Jones would be on crutches for two weeks and would get another CT scan in three weeks. He will be out a mimimum of four weeks, the skipper said. He would not say when Lou Montanez would get a start or commit to how many starts he will get. He said according to the reports he got, Montanez could play in center field. Trembley said there is no talk at all about moving Nick Markakis from right to center.Trembley confirmed tonight that Hayden Penn was to be the guy making tonight’s start, until he got hit by that bat the other night in the first inning. He said Chris Waters was recommended highly by the O’s minor-league staff.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
man
Physioc and Hudler are acting like no pitcher has ever had a good start right out of the minors.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Halo Heaven called this
I posted a quote way upthread.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
man Waters is rockin' it
In my trying not to get excited about this because I don’t think it’ll last too long, I’m not trying to ignore that he’s pitching a great game.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rowdy Roddy Piper theory of pitching...
Chewing bubble gum and kickin’ ass…
And he’s about to be all out of bubble gum.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes
A circus midget doing porn is just a circus midget doing porn. You know what I mean?
Bring Tex Home.
by dtuck81 on Aug 5, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh, sure, I think we do....
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Paris Hilton
Makes my junk burn, through osmosis, or something.
Bring Tex Home.
by dtuck81 on Aug 5, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd never heard John Lackey speak before
He sounds exactly like he looks. Good deal.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he sounds like this:
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How DID we get Chris Waters, 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 Aug 5, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
signed as a minor league FA in 2006
per Gary earlier
"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 5, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got it.
I was still watching Americans in Japan wearing giant towel suits and run through a maze to squeeze out as much water as they could in 3 minutes.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’re trying to get out as much Waters as we can.
No? Fine.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, that's pretty good.
You know, if the whole day job thing doesn’t work 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 Aug 5, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he don't need no steenkin' day job
he gets rich from the CC page views
by zknower on Aug 5, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh you know it
I’m raking in money hand over fist from this bad boy.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's how you afford that palatial mansion
in the tony suburbs of Detroit, 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 Aug 5, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
I definitely DON’T live in a two-bedroom box in an outdated building where the hallway ceiling caves in once every other week and leaves a portion of the hall damn near flooded.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's good to know.....
And the butler cleans up the hallway anyway, 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 Aug 5, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I'm sure
If I have to post one more GameDay, I’m gonna ask for a cut.
I figure 33% of the 20 cents or so a day, I can send my kids to college in a few millenia….
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Penn
Pitched last night in Norfolk.
He couldn’t make this start why?
Bring Tex Home.
by dtuck81 on Aug 5, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They were probably more apt to start him coming back at Norfolk than in the majors, I figure.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Needed to prove he was OK
Took a bat shard in his leg last start – took 6 stitches to close.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: What's vodka + lemonade?
‘Cause that’s what I’m drinkin’
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just a vodka lemonade as far as I know. I had a few of those recently. It works out OK.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So far, so good....
11:30 at night seemed not such a good time for OJ
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW, REX, REALLY?
WHEN YOU TALK ABOUT THE DONUT IN BASEBALL YOU DON’T MEAN A DONUT LIKE I GET AT A FUCKING DONUT SHOP? YOU DON’T SAY. GET THE FUCK OUT OF TOWN.
I NEVER PLAYED LITTLE FUCKING LEAGUE.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I really thought Markakis was batting with a Dunkin Doughnut at the end
I’m glad REXXXXXX set me straight
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by Oriole on Aug 5, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm so glad I have Gary Thorne
He makes Buck Martinez passable.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just in case you were the stupidest human being alive, Rex Hudler is there to explain baseball.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tim McCarver
And Hud would be excellent.
Bring Tex Home.
by dtuck81 on Aug 5, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, I do think the 8th Amendment
specifically rules that 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 Aug 5, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, wish I had teh LAA feed instead, then...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its like watching a car wreck wrapped in a trainwreck
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by Oriole on Aug 5, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rex hulder would stuffed with something else
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by Oriole on Aug 5, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Figgins can get to 'em...
but can’t throw for shit.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The fat guy
In the MASN Broadcast camper commericals sounds just like Jim Hunter. Is it is kid?
Bring Tex Home.
by dtuck81 on Aug 5, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh, Buck?
“It seems Adam has been here forever, he’s played so well….”
Well, most of us have figured out this is his first year here, Buck.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Buck drank enough to forget Corey Patterson.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought
He was referring to the Majors moreso than the Orioles, but I could be wrong.
Bring Tex Home.
by dtuck81 on Aug 5, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was poijting out
how he thought most O’s fans couldn’t tell you which 2 O’s started the most games at CF last year. So that’s why I interpreted it the way I did. YMMV.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know....
I think Chris Waters might should start a second game….
I know, going out on a limb…
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
#5.
Calling Waters “The Kid” 50 times.
Isn’t the kid, like, 28?
by zknower on Aug 5, 2008 11:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The kid could have a kid
that’s 14 if he wanted to.
No lie, first year teaching, I had a student who was 14 and had a kid. Mom had her at 14. So ma was a grandma at 14. Kid was going to PTA meetings her senior year in HS.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know
A chick that’s 27 now and has a 14 year old. What are you going to do though.
Bring Tex Home.
by dtuck81 on Aug 5, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zab Judah has a 16-year old daughter. He turns 31 in October.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Waters
Could do no worse.
I don’t think Sarfate has been THAT bad, either. It seems like the defense has not helped him out much.
Bring Tex Home.
by dtuck81 on Aug 5, 2008 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he walks a guy an inning
It’s bad.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
While chewing gum
and looking like he’s just getting his side work in.
Have you ever seen a guy make his MLB debut and look less nervous?
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mmmm
Leicester when he no-hit us last year?
by zknower on Aug 5, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, I was kinda thinking of us
Lester was in his SECOND MLB start, anyway, iirc. :)
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and...
it was clay bucholz. fucking fascist.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 6, 2008 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DONG
LUUUUUUKE
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think
Luke Scott is “hot” again.
Bring Tex Home.
by dtuck81 on Aug 5, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKE
Didn’t even look like he swung hard, but that ball got out in a hurry
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
man
Rex should not say, “Luke Scott RAKED IT,” because I really thought he said Luke Scott “raped it.” I double-took.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
35 secs delay
i just thought i’d time the difference between your doooong and my doooong.
er, wait a minute.
by zknower on Aug 5, 2008 11:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Do you want us to wait a minute...
or are you reconsidering your reaction? :)
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't wait, plz
my point (poorly spoken) was that the MLB.TV “spoiler” delay is extra long tonight.
by zknower on Aug 5, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I rather enjoyed reading 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 Aug 5, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LUUUUUUUUUKE
"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 5, 2008 11:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So here's my master plan
1 more IP from Chris Waters
1 IP from JJ
1 inning from Shutdown.
How about 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 Aug 5, 2008 11:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
let Waters keep going
I have no regard for his arm.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, that's 2-1 for CG attempt
Let’s ride this pony until his falls over
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oof
Just foul.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok, Steve's heating up
“Certainly when you’re 70-42, you’re gonna win a lot of series…”
Umm…when you win a lot of series you’re gonna be something like 70-42. ???
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh cool
The “Best Damn” top 50 dynamic duos includes roidheads McGwire/Canseco and drug addicts Gooden/Straw. WOO.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Palmer and Weaver on there?
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who?
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I forgot...
All Time means since 1985.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sure Ruth/Gehrig and Mantle/Maris will get on there.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From the most historic
team in the history of history. 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 Aug 5, 2008 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait....
Waters has only given up ONE hit???
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he's sssssmokin
Ha! Remember that? Sssssmokin! Sssssmokin! Sssssmokin! Ha ha ha ha!
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I caught most of The mask once
on TBS. Certainly glad I didn’t pay for it in a theater or waste bandwidth even downloading 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 Aug 5, 2008 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hasn't aged well
Jim Carrey in general has not aged well.
Actually I never liked The Mask. I saw it in theaters. I did like the first Ace Ventura and had seen that probably 100 times. But The Mask? Not for me.
Now MASK, that’s a good movie.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The one Carrey movie I always forget to Netflix....
is The Truman Show. I really liked it when I saw it, but never saw it again. Is it as good as I remember?
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that one was good
I think I saw that last about a year ago, still enjoyed it.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i lvoe the section
when the town knows he’s trying to leave and they want to spook him. headlines about dangerous air travel, etc.
by zknower on Aug 5, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually...
i kind of like the cable guy. is that so wrong? just saw ace ventura on cable the other day. good times.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 6, 2008 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have tried so hard to find a photo of Sam Elliott in that movie when he has the shirt that says MOUSTACHE RIDES.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
another made up conversation from Hud
Now he’s in Waters’ head:
He’s happy when they bunt. He’s saying, “I don’t want them hitting the long ball offa me.”
by zknower on Aug 5, 2008 11:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
7 IP, less than 90 pitches.
Damn.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fucking shut up, Hud
Steve: “Seven shutout innings for Chris Waters, are you kiddin’ me?! Who IS this masked man?!”
Hud: “WELcome to the SHOW, youngman.”
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least he didn't growl during that one.
by zknower on Aug 5, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he had some Macho Man Randy Savage in his voice
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OOOOOOOOOOH, YEAH........
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SNAP IN A SLIM JIM!
http://www.oriolecentral.wordpress.com/
by Oriole on Aug 6, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
INTO
http://www.oriolecentral.wordpress.com/
by Oriole on Aug 6, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 6, 2008 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fuck it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQjdHUX2T4c
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 6, 2008 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXTagE7BtRU
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 6, 2008 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Garland is OUTTA THERE
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He didn’t even pitch a bad game. Now he knows how Jeremy Guthrie has felt most of his Orioles life.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 5, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, Waters comes out for the 8th, I guess?
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he better
Young man is dealin’. He may never have a game this good again in his life. There’s a very real chance of that. Let him run with it. Fuck’s it matter? What are we gonna do? LOSE?
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 6, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially with the pitch count.
He’s at 89. Might as well let him keep going…
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want to fucking fight Rex Hudler
I mean it.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 6, 2008 12:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
even when he talks about charity causes
he sounds like an asshole
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 6, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In public again?
‘Cause it’s gotta be in public…
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh it's in public
I just contacted Shawn Chacon. He says, “Beat his ass!”
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 6, 2008 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball's a strange game
when you can bat .257 and still have 70 RBIs at this point in the season.
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thus goes the run batted in
Right spot, right time.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 6, 2008 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap...Why are Gary and Buck talking about CW going 9 innings?
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 6, 2008 12:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's get past 8 first...
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this guy's pitches look faster than what they're registering at
i guess i just can’t tell from a camera 400+ feet away
by Y Not on Aug 6, 2008 12:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's under 40, so it's "kid" to Rex
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's Mathew's bitching about?
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 6, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The fact he has no clue about the strike zone anymore?
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gary Matthews Jr
is apparently Jay Gibbons to Angels’ fans. They want him DFA ASAP over at HH.
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fucking HUD
OOOOOO. What a (growly) PIIIIIIIIIITTTCHCHHHH.
by zknower on Aug 6, 2008 12:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn,. Waters is just dealin'
and doesn’t look like he’s even broke a sweat. Anyone else see a little of Guts in this 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 Aug 6, 2008 12:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes it does
Danny, take notes! Even if they are in Spanish! Borrow a pencil and a sheet of paper from Luke!
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
8 IP, 103 pitches, 1 hit. Hell of a ML debut.
"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 6, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
let's hope he can provide some starts down the stretch
and not turn into josh towers
by zknower on Aug 6, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahah shelby is like
“God damn man where you been all my life?”
by Y Not on Aug 6, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Waters is friggin' Birdland
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's gotta come back out for the 9th...
If DD wants to send Shitdown out there, if I was CW, I’d fight him for teh ball on the mound.
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it'll be JJ if it's anyone.
"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 6, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gary said JJ is 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 Aug 6, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw him with my own eyes
"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 6, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now Gary is saying it will be Shutdown
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's very weird
for a commercial to say “Watch the Birds battle the Angels, today at 3:00” in the middle of a game.
"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 6, 2008 12:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, it is true....
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah... i caught that
in a game one commercial around 12:30 am… made me doubletake.
Kevbo: [to George Sherrill] George, you look a lot like Vin Diesel...
Flatbill: Let's get somethin' straight... Vin Diesel looks like me.
-From "The Making of Orioles Magic"
by dayzd toe on Aug 6, 2008 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chris Waters
looks like a pitcher who ain’t done for the night.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Aug 6, 2008 12:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Waters has to pitch his way out of the CG
if he hiccups, you have to bring in sherrill
by Y Not on Aug 6, 2008 12:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No, you have to bring in JJ
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now George is warming
I don’t want you, George!
"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 6, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit, CW is out
Luke just gave him the Hug of Deatrh.
NO, Shutdown is up!!!!!! Let JJ 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 Aug 6, 2008 12:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Massive mistake
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:13 AM 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 Aug 6, 2008 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big mistake
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buck is waxing philisophical now
"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 6, 2008 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fuck that!
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 6, 2008 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
would it be that surprising?
Chris Waters is pitching a gem. Let him DO IT TO IT.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 6, 2008 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope so
"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 6, 2008 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"A night like tonight is why young men continue to chase their dreams."
Oh, Buck, you make me wish we had Rex in the mid-Atlantic.
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 6, 2008 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now even BUCK is saying Vladdy
Make it stop!
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“This is what makes baseball so GREAT. YOu can never tell who’s going to win a game until it’s executed between the lines!”
And that makes it different from other sports how, Hud?
by zknower on Aug 6, 2008 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I certainly hope JJ is staying warm
becausde if Shutdown walks the first batter, he;s GOT to come 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 Aug 6, 2008 12:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I shouldn't have to feel this nervous
for a 3-run lead in the bottom of the ninth.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Aug 6, 2008 12:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You're an O's fan
this should feel pretty natural.
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
over 100
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Aug 6, 2008 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
104 I believe.
I thought it was 103 but Gary said 104. Of course, he’s probably half in the bag .
"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 6, 2008 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Graphic said 103
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh boy, George Sherrill
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 6, 2008 12:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It won't be pretty
But the man will get his job done tonight.
by Y Not on Aug 6, 2008 12:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lou's in
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 6, 2008 12:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LF I think
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 6, 2008 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anaheim?
Couldn’t resist…..
I’;;m assuming LF
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh for the love of god
"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 6, 2008 12:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FUCK
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 6, 2008 12:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PULL HIM NOW
DO IT, Dave. Fuck this “He’s my closer” shit. PULL HIM and put in JJ.
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what the fuck was he doing?
That was horseshit.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 6, 2008 12:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“He has to face the meat, except for one rabbit.”
Jesus, what the hell is Hud’s problem?
by zknower on Aug 6, 2008 12:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If George blows this game
I’m gonna throw up.
"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 6, 2008 12:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup, Monty is in LF
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe luke will shoot george before he blows this thing
by ccbecker86 on Aug 6, 2008 12:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not sure Cali allows for concealed carry....
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey if Lou replaces Luke in the late innings
We won’t have to change our call
LOOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
"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 6, 2008 12:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's Vladdy Daddy
"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 6, 2008 12:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hahaha guthrie is trying to entertain waters
and waters is freakin out and can’t focus on him
by Y Not on Aug 6, 2008 12:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fucking fuck shit, George
THROW FUCKING STRIKES
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, that's better
The Don Stanhouse imitation is getting fucking old, 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 Aug 6, 2008 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hud thinks Sherrill will try to get Vlad to chase on 3-2
“Out of the zone” he says—I’m not even hatin’ on Hud with this, but the whole goddamn area of dirt around the plate is Vladimir’s zone.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 6, 2008 12:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If the catcher can catch it...
it’s in Vlad’s zone.
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
woo!
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Aug 6, 2008 12:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Game over!
"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 6, 2008 12:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HELLS YEAH!
Welcome to Bridland, Chris Waters!
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HELLS YEAH!
Welcome to BIRDLAND, Chris Waters!
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chris Waters working the Flat Breezy!
"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 6, 2008 12:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good night, game over, drive home safely
And even Buck is breaking out “Flat Breezy”
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chris Waters rocking the flat bill
Boy learns quick….
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a hell of a game.
I’m glad I stayed up for it.
"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 6, 2008 12:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
same here.
i’m going to have a miserable day tomorrow because of it, but that’s okay!
by Y Not on Aug 6, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have pitching practice with my daughter at 8:30
But THIS was worth it!
And teh game only took 2:15, so we really can’t complain.
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He let the Lord do the work
Looks like Luke has found himself a buddy.
"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 6, 2008 12:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i was waiting for this
g’night all
by ccbecker86 on Aug 6, 2008 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh,. he and Luke are gonna be GREAT friends
I think he thanked the Lord 4 times in 10 seconds.
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If he pitches like that, he can thank the Almighty between pitches.
by Birds Man of Bethesda on Aug 6, 2008 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And will still come to the plate faster
than Steve Trachsel 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 Aug 6, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jesus and o's history...
“When was the last time you prayed?” [Pat] Kelly once asked Weaver.
“When I prayed for you. . . to get a walk,” Weaver said.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
by j.q. higgins on Aug 6, 2008 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Melvin Mora delivers the shaving cream pie
Welcome to the bigs, Chris.
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Ramon follows up with a towel to clean up
Now that’s team work.
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With all this talk about the Lord during good games..
perhaps we shouldn’t waste our time opening up baseball clinics in the dominican republic.. we need them in churches. Recruit some Catholic priests maybe?
by Y Not on Aug 6, 2008 12:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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