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Baltimore Orioles (54-58) at El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles de Porciuncula Angels of Anaheim, Orange County, California (70-43)

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Baltimore Orioles @ Los Angeles Angels


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GARRETT OLSON

W-L 8-5     ERA 5.67
K 55            Walks 40
WHIP 1.62

ERVIN SANTANA

W-L 12-5       ERA 3.37
K 143             Walks 39
WHIP 1.13

Next Game

Baltimore Orioles
@ Los Angeles Angels

Wednesday, Aug 6, 2008, 3:35 PM EDT
Angel Stadium of Anaheim

Sunny. Winds blowing out to right field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 85.

BALTIMORE

1. Roberts 2B
2. Cintron SS
3. Markakis RF
4. Huff 3B
5. Millar 1B
6. Scott DH
7. Payton CF
8. Montanez LF
9. Quiroz C

     ANAHEIM

    1. 3B Figgins
    2. SS Aybar
    3. 1B Teixeira
    4. DH Guerrero
    5. CF Hunter
    6. LF Anderson
    7. 2B Kendrick
    8. RF Rivera
    9. C Mathis

Ervin Santana is finally becoming the pitcher we'd hoped he'd be when we were hoping he'd be traded for Miguel Tejada in 2006. His K-to-BB ratio is sick, his WHIP is low, and Win-Loss totals reflect those numbers nicely. And he doesn't turn 26 until December. But he had his troubles with the O's the last time around, and the post-All Star Break action hasn't been kind to him. From The OC Register:

The Angels’ All-Star right-hander made a start against the Orioles just 10 days ago at Camden Yards, and some adjustment will be necessary. Santana gave up seven hits, walked three and allowed five earned runs in five innings of a 5-2 loss in which he was far from sharp. He needed 100 pitches to get through the five innings, encountering trouble deep in counts. He threw first pitch strikes to 20 of the 26 batters that he faced, but gave up three hits on 0-2 pitches, a fourth after being up 0-2 and a fifth ahead in the count 1-2.  Santana is 1-2 since the All-Star break, but his numbers are not dramatically different than they were in his first 19 starts. His ERA over his past three post-break starts is 3.60, compared to 3.34. And his opponent’s batting average is .244, compared to .229. Santana is coming in off one of his best starts of the season, shutting out the New York Yankees over eight innings and striking out eight in a 1-0 victory.

The O's have lost their starting CF, have had a casting call as open as anything this side of "High School Musical: Get In The Picture" for 2 spots in the rotation, and are apparently satisfied with the offensive talents of a shortstop who's batting .127. You read that correctly.

Yet, this scrappy band of fighters and rapscallions find themselves guaranteed of a winning road trip including two West Coast stops and the Yankees. They could finish these 9 games with a 6-3 record if all goes well today. This from a team that came out of the All-Star Break losing 8 of 11.

Lou Montanez finds his way into the starting lineup today, as does anti-vampire Guillermo Quiroz, who ONLY plays in daylight. Alex Cintron makes an appearance, Melvin Mora gets the day off and Luke Scott will be the DH and hopefully resting that sore Achilles in between at-bats. Let's Go O's!

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I'm SO there

Day off from work to attend an O’s game. Doesn’t get much better than that!

Wolf, wolf, wolf.

by birdman on Aug 6, 2008 2:20 PM EDT   0 recs

Man, I forgot there was a day game today

I love love love day games. New Rule: All west coast games may not start any later than 4PM Pacific Time.

by PhilR8 on Aug 6, 2008 2:25 PM EDT   0 recs

Game starts at 3:30 EDT

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl 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 2:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Indeed

3:30 is a day game in my book.

by PhilR8 on Aug 6, 2008 2:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Just in case anyone didn't know the start time.....

Although, in Nome, Alaska, in mid-December, I’m not sure it would 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 6, 2008 2:47 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah

Day games are the shit. It’s classic baseball.

Geaux Eaux's

by NawlinsOriole on Aug 6, 2008 3:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Totally missed it

What’s up with Adam Jones? He’s not seriously hurt, I hope??

And who is Chris Waters? Other than someone who sold his soul to satan, I mean.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 6, 2008 2:59 PM EDT   0 recs

Ouch

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 6, 2008 3:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

he fouled a ball of his foot in seattle

and broke it! OUCH!

"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 3:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Damn that SUCKS

I was really enjoying how he was playing. Is that timetable right?

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 6, 2008 3:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yup

he’s in a boot for two weeks, off his foot completely, then another CT Scan to see how he’s doing. They’re saying he’ll be out a minimum of four weeks, but more likely six.

"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 3:04 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ugh

Thank the heavens y’all didn’t trade JayPay. But still, that really stinks, he probably would’ve got ROY votes if he had kept up his hitting the way he has over the last couple months.

And now you have…Montanez? Who? Damn, this is confusing. When does Huff get traded?

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 6, 2008 3:08 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Montanez was the Eastern League

Player of the Month for July, and was leading for the league’s Triple Crown before getting called up.

Chris Waters is Luke Scott’s new best friend. They’re the Jesus Posse on the O’s now. Waters was pretty impressive with his pitch selection last night, changing speeds as he went through the lineup again, and throwing a slider the 3rd time through. The Angels aren’t the most patient team, and he got them by using their aggressiveness for him. 104 pitches in 8.0 IP.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl 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 3:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

What's the

opposite of the “Jesus Posse?” I’m guessing I’d prefer “Jesus Posse” to the alternative…but then again…I’m not sure what the alternative is.

Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark

by BPinOK on Aug 6, 2008 3:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Huff and his pornos?

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl 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 3:21 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Guess you could

have a Brett Myers Posse. Or Tim Raines Posse. Or PacMan Jones Posse.

Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark

by BPinOK on Aug 6, 2008 3:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I wonder how Chris Waters feels about concealed weapons?

they’re both from Florida too.

"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 3:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Hee hee

Luck Scott on OTLs was hilarious.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 6, 2008 3:20 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I think Brian Roberts is also in the Jesus Posse

He just loves Jesus with a little less fanfare than those guys.

"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail

by Stacey on Aug 6, 2008 3:28 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

And no firearms...

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl 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 3:34 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

My office mates are out today

So I can listen to the game on the radio and not have to rely on ESPN’s ridiculous dots system!

"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 2:59 PM EDT   0 recs

Here's a thought...

Gary just pointed out that Garrett Olson is three years younger than Chris Waters. Damn. I keep forgetting Olson isn’t that old. Two good starts in a row, is three too much to ask?

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl 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 3:35 PM EDT   0 recs

Olson

looks old (er) to me.

Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark

by BPinOK on Aug 6, 2008 3:37 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I thought so too

but check the birthdates – Waters turns 28 in a week or 2, Olson’s still only 24 (doesn’t turn 25 until October). Dude’s only 24. Looks 30, I swear.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl 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 3:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah

I believe you and knew he was young but he’s just one of those guys that looks a lot older.

Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark

by BPinOK on Aug 6, 2008 3:41 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I love

how they have been really workign the count of opposing pitchers. Need to get Johan up to 100 thru 5IP again.

Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark

by BPinOK on Aug 6, 2008 3:39 PM EDT   0 recs

He ain't Johan

but he ain’t bad. I’m glad to see our first three batters have him already at 10 or so pitches with just 1 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 3:41 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He

WAS Johan.

Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark

by BPinOK on Aug 6, 2008 3:41 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Didn't you hear the HILARIOUS story?

About how his real first name is Johan? Rick Dempsey you know, he’s a great story teller.

"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 3:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I am completely in the dark on this one

Did Rick say something stupid that I missed?

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl 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 3:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

When Santana pitched last Sunday

Dempsey was saying how his real first name is Johan but he changed it to Ervin because of THE Johan Santana.

"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 3:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He talked about it A LOT.

"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 3:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Rambled...

on and on.

Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark

by BPinOK on Aug 6, 2008 3:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

about

how his driver’s license and passport probably said Johan.

Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark

by BPinOK on Aug 6, 2008 3:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Also, was he just telling some elaborate joke?

Or is that a true story. Honestly I was a little confused.

"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 3:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm 99%

sure that is/was true. I remember him coming up as Johan but honestly didn’t put two and two together once he started pitching well under Ervin.

Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark

by BPinOK on Aug 6, 2008 3:48 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It's true

I looked it up on wiki. The way Rick was going on it was almost like he was trying to get one over on us.

Prior to 2003, Santana went by the first name Johan, but decided to change it due to the success of then-Minnesota Twins pitcher Johan Santana.[1] According to Ervin Santana, “I just came up with Ervin…Ervin Santana, that sounds good.”[1]

"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 3:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

HA

that’s what I remember most about the last time he pitched. Awesome story.

Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark

by BPinOK on Aug 6, 2008 3:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I completely missed this

and somehow, I wish I hadn’t.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl 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 3:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Disclaimer

it really wasn’t an “awesome story”

Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark

by BPinOK on Aug 6, 2008 3:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Cintron hitting in the two hole

very interesting

Geaux Eaux's

by NawlinsOriole on Aug 6, 2008 3:39 PM EDT   0 recs

base knock

Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark

by BPinOK on Aug 6, 2008 3:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I love Joe Angel

I really don’t listen to him enough.

"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 3:40 PM EDT   0 recs

They're talking about Angels OF playing deep...

and that reminds me one adjustment Adam Jones made this year – he started playing shallower to get to would-be singles. We’re gonna miss 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 6, 2008 3:42 PM EDT   0 recs

19 pitches

hopefully they’ll keep that up and Huff will keep up the hitting.

Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark

by BPinOK on Aug 6, 2008 3:45 PM EDT   0 recs

I was wondering if he was past 15

This is a good sign.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl 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 3:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Keep throwing strikes, Garrett

You have Major Leaguers playing defense behind you.

And stop that 1-0 stuff!

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl 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 3:48 PM EDT   0 recs

Here's a thought.....

Just HOW much of an upgrade would Tex be over Huff at 1B full-time at this point? Discuss…

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl 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 3:48 PM EDT   0 recs

you should've asked K-Rod

two nights ago.

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 3:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Huff

is killing the ball above and beyond his track record. So just taking this year’s number you probably wouldn’t make the swap just for the upgrade in defense.

Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark

by BPinOK on Aug 6, 2008 3:50 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Vladdy

man he looked old out there in RF last night. He’s probably the only player on an opposing team I will make it a point to stop on a channel and watch bat.

Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark

by BPinOK on Aug 6, 2008 3:51 PM EDT   0 recs

crap

"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 3:51 PM EDT   0 recs

Well, that ball was hit far

No cheap hoime run 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 6, 2008 3:51 PM EDT   0 recs

Damn

Vlad just golfed that 400 feet plus

Geaux Eaux's

by NawlinsOriole on Aug 6, 2008 3:52 PM EDT   0 recs

Come on Garrett, shake it off

"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 3:52 PM EDT   0 recs

That's fine...

much rather get beat on a homerun by Vladdy than on a walk of whatever crappy catcher they are playing today.

Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark

by BPinOK on Aug 6, 2008 3:52 PM EDT   0 recs

Same crappy catcher, by the way

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Aug 6, 2008 3:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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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 3:53 PM EDT   0 recs

This.....is not going well.

"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 3:53 PM EDT   0 recs

And those first two batters looked so good for Garrett

and this, this does not.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Aug 6, 2008 3:53 PM EDT   0 recs

Kendrick

and Cintron are from the same family of dwarfs.

Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark

by BPinOK on Aug 6, 2008 3:55 PM EDT   0 recs

First .2 was nice....

then yeah, straight downhill

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl 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 3:56 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Motherfuck!!!

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 3:56 PM EDT   0 recs

Question for those at work

I have no problem cleaning up the, uh, vocabulary if it’s a problem for anyone at a work machine today. Is it needed?

Then I see dayzd toe’s last comment and remember where I am….

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl 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 3:58 PM EDT   0 recs

doesn't bother me

I’m all by my lonesome here

"There is a value to breaking the string of losing seasons as an organization or as a franchise. But breaking that streak can’t come at the expense of doing what you need to do to get your franchise to the point where it can reach the postseason." ~Andy MacPhail

by Stacey on Aug 6, 2008 3:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Just checkin'...

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl 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 3:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I read

outloud in my head quietly to myself.

Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark

by BPinOK on Aug 6, 2008 4:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

glad to bring you back to earth

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 3:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I got to get into school mode....

way too soon.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl 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 4:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah?

Well, fuck those little bastards, too!!!

ok, ok… jk, I’ll tone it down now.

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 4: