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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PrintBaltimore Orioles at Los Angeles Angels, Aug 6, 2008 3:35 PM EDT
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GARRETT OLSONW-L 8-5 ERA 5.67 |
ERVIN SANTANAW-L 12-5 ERA 3.37 |
BALTIMORE 1. Roberts 2B ANAHEIM 1. 3B Figgins
2. Cintron SS
3. Markakis RF
4. Huff 3B
5. Millar 1B
6. Scott DH
7. Payton CF
8. Montanez LF
9. Quiroz C
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.
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.
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
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
Yeah
Day games are the shit. It’s classic baseball.
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Aug 6, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
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
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 up reply actions
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
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 up reply actions
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
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
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
Guess you could
have a Brett Myers Posse. Or Tim Raines Posse. Or PacMan Jones Posse.
Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HA
that’s what I remember most about the last time he pitched. Awesome story.
Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark
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
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
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
19 pitches
hopefully they’ll keep that up and Huff will keep up the hitting.
Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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"
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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"
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
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"
Nah, we're good
I don’t go back for meetings until the 18th. And I know better than to go past the front page at 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
And as for your advice...
well, that’s how I got my coaching job originally.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Here you go
Kendrick
Cintron
http://mlbnation.net/forums/uploads/IMG2571-1207018436.jpg
Cintron
Cintron
http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/53/534154.jpg
Cintron
http://mlb.mlb.com/images/2006/03/19/qVj95C33.jpg
You get the idea.
Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark
Nice grab, Tex
credit where credit’s due, unless it’s due in NYC or BOS.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
dammit Tex.
why you gotta rob Jay that way?
"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
Could the chick in the Phelps AT&T ad
move her eyebrows any more annoyingly? No, no she could 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
I think it's safe to say
Olson won’t get his 3rd straight win today.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
jeff freaking mathis
"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
Garret, this is not what you want to do.
Stop with the frigging HRs already.
"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
Garrett Olson....
you’re no Chris Waters, that’s for sure.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
I miss Chris Waters
"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
Nah...
We got ‘em right where we want ‘em. Peace out folks. Going home for a while, then to class… gotta finish up my degree in accounting… then to the CPA Exam (in a couple years).
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"
Have fun with THAT
My wife took that monstrosity while I was going back to get certified to teach. I don’t envy you on that one. Are the study books still 5 inches thick?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
LOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
DONG!!!
"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
and that is how you make an impression in your first at-bat
nice swing, Lou.
"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
There's one!
LOU MONTANEZ! First MLB at bat! Over the Wall!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
first pitch,even.
"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
And he's 30 pounds LIGHTER than Adam Jones
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Yeah he's not a big guy
I saw them interviewing him on TV yesterday and I was surprised at his build. When they told us about all of his home runs and stuff I always imagined him to be a big hulking dude.
"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
I was thinking the same
Like a Latino Sam Horn or something. Nope. He’s a Latino Nick Markakis who’s also bulimic.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
It was a "Never a Doubt" kind of swing, too
You knew that ball was gone as soon as he connected.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Can Lou play CF?
Or just the corners?
"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
I think he can play CF as well.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
This eskkay commercial makes me sick
Where they say their hotdogs are available in “beef, meat, or chicken.” MEAT?
"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
you really don't know want to know.
"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
Oh 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
Boy, feel the excitement
as Diamond Dave does Wired Wednesday.
And Lou, work on the caroms.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
They are cutting those interviews shorter and shorter
as the year goes on. Much to Diamond Dave’s liking, I’m sure.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
not his day.
I’d say his last two starts should take of him your shitlist.
"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
Pretty much
First two batters? Likghts out. Since then? Beer league pitching.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
don't expect a glass of bosco to wash it down...
w/ cracks like that.
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
Now, is that any way to refer to your virtual Gary Thornes?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Slightly different subject - hopefully to help w/the mojo
Did y’all hear Trembley after last night’s game relay the story about hiding Waters in the hotel?
Read it online.
He actually showed up at the park, and was quickly wisked away, like he was a NSA secret or something…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
I'm annoyed.
"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
As Ron White says...
And spinning me into a dimension of pissed off I’d never seen in my life.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Garrett? You're done. Try again in 5 games.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Slightly OT, but not
You guys read the Angels SBNation blog? Talk about have a 2×4 up your collective asses….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
I mean, c'mon!
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"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
I wonder if they have a subcommittee?
"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
One cool thing, though...
They call Tex “U-Haul”. ‘Cause he’s a rental.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Can't deny its comedic appeal.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Tell us how you really feel....
This constant self-restraint may be damaging to your mental health…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Garrett
He seems to be the new public enemy #1 now that Burres is gone. We should all pitch in $5 and get them some group therapy sessions.
If he would just LISTEN to Palmer.....
Just ask Jim.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
i know how you feel
i bought some beer and was ready sit on my ass this afternoon. i might go out and do some yard work if it gets too much worse
It's 6-1 in the 4th!
What the hell do you need, a 30-3 game? Admit it, you’re taking the afternoon off like the rest of us.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
I'd prefer to think hungover
Otherwise, I don’t WANT to know how much he drank to still be drunk at 12:30 p.m. the next day…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Aubrey could wear a tu-tu
and if he’s batting the way he is right now, he’d still look bad-ass to 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
Fell between the SS, 2B and CF
on a broken bat bloop.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
And maybe it's just me
But Ervin’s looking like Oil Can Boyd with dreads to 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
dude...
he wears a fucking mumu out there. christ, you could fit a family of four under that thing w/ space for the family dog!
i mean, i know this is california and all, but have some dignity, sir!
foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08
Him and Francona
need to make Mr. Blackwell’s Worst Dressed lit.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Luke was TOTALLY out of the baseline...
but I’ll take 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
It's a long wait until next April...
‘cause that’s the next time you should see him in a regular season game.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Bases loaded AGAIN?
Ugh. This has got 14-3 written all over 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
Vlad's knees are shot
but dude can still rake. But his wheels are just abotu Barry Bonds bad now.
Why was he running on Nicky?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Joe Angel is tired of this game
“So, Fred, seen any good movies lately?”
"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
No he didn'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
Hard to do inflection in typing...
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
NO. HE. DI-INT!
???
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"
Lou, you're gonna get yerself killed running into the wall like that
It was 3 rows deep!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
I just got off school/work...
To see this crap. Giving up a home run to Mathis is absolutely horseshit. I’m furious that this guy has drawn so many walks and hits out of us.. and now a home run? Olson isn’t ready for the big leagues. Olson is nothing more than a Nor-mother-folker.
Cormier sucks too.
And yeah, work sucked today.
Look at the bright side...
it most likely isn’t 100 degrees where you are at so your A/C probably doesn’t tucker out and allow your office to get to a rather balmy 78 degrees all day.
Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark
That's 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
Ha
they just replayed Lou’s HR on the radio and I was half paying attention and thought he did it again!
"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
Lou is 2 for 2
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Interesting...
The O’s hadn’t lost a regular to the DL until Jones this year.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
nice brobs.
a home run would be sooooooooo clutch right now.
Just sayin.
Would you settle for Nicky?
"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
definitely.
a huff solo shot would be pretty cool too.
just sayin.
man.. i've never seen that before...
nice try by aybar.. pretty clever.
And Nick Markakis goes yard
9-4. We are a pesky team, aren’t we?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
And Nick Markakis goes yard
9-4. We are a pesky team, aren’t we?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Like Earl Weaver always said
“The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers.”
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Aug 6, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow.. huff got fooled worse than...
(insert your joke here)
Jay Payton flashing the leather
"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
Holy crap, Jay
That was a beautiful catch.
"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
Jay Payton rips the fabric on the OF field
and steals another HR. He’s got some hops.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
you ARE aware
that this opens the door for racial stereotypes, no?
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"
dude the guy has some serious ups
that was fucking awesome
Yep, he looks like a villain on Days of Our Lives, with children testifying against him or something.
On the other hand, how about all-innocent-looking Mary-Kate Olsen!!! I TOLD you she was the Evil Twin!!
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
Have some fun
Do a youtube search for gilbert godffried’s joke at bob saget’s roast about the twins. “Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen walk into a bar….”
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Not officially
but probably. In a walking boot for 3 weeks, CT scan a week after that, but is probably done for this year.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Jay Payton is putting together his resume DVD for defense today
Another run into the wall…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
The good news is I'm ripping off free wi-fi from a Public Library in a state where I don't pay taxes.
The bad news is: I get to see today’s game instead of yesterday’s. My timing really sucks, huh?
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
There's always the archives for MLB.TV
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
so, Jay Payton, one man web gem show today?
"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
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
Our defensive strategy appears to be divided between two players: Jaypay and The Wall.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
They've both been so good today-- maybe we can get The Wall to play short...
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
We'd probably get a better OBP from a wall...
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Johan
should be about done. He was at 90+ pitches to start the game. I say bring on K-Rod and let’s get this thing tied back up
Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark
29 games with teh big club this year
led to a BA of .125 and a NEGATIVE OPS+. 64 ABs, 12 total bases.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Well, it's been fun
but I’m outta here for the next 10 days or so. Cub Scout camp, then Walt Disney World. Stacy will most likely take care of the GameDay threads that SC doesn’t. I’m giving this game about 5 more minutes, then I’ll see y’all on Aug. 18. Win some games while I’m gone, O’s!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
have fun.
"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
SPELL MY NAME RIGHT, YO
"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
DAMMIT
Sorry!
STACEY will lend her unparalleled baseball insight and razor-sharp wit in the days to come. You guys are truly blessed to have her.
Better? I mean, if there was a convenient place to look it up, like, in your login or sig…
Oh, wait a minute.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Or the bottom of every page on CC...
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
I'll bore you guys with pix when I get back
Photobucket is a beautiful thing
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
Willits
I played baseball against willits when we were both freshmen in HS.
Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark
Middle relief for the O's?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
well, that sucked.
but at least it went quickly.
"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
5:00
CST…I’m outta here. It’s been awesome everyone. Almost as good as Olsen’s out…nevermind. Bye.
Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark
Sucktitude, ah sucktitude. Thank you for / all that attitude.
It’s a sort of Wayne Newton “Danke schoen” thing. C’mon, it’s a work in progress.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
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