GameThread: Orioles (5-2) @ Rangers (3-4)
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 1:18 PM EDT
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Baltimore Orioles at Texas Rangers, Apr 14, 2009 8:05 PM EDT
Alfredo Simon: Chapter 2. Game time is 8:05.
The last time Texas right-hander Brandon McCarthy faced Baltimore, it was his final start for 11 months.
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McCarthy pitched just 27 games the past two seasons due to an array of hand, arm and shoulder injuries.
“It sucks that’s a part of my past, but I was fortunate not to have any surgeries,” he told the Rangers’ official Web site during the exhibition season. “I’m back healthy now, it’s in the past.”
Nice talk, sugarmouth.
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Alfredo Simon
I know nothing about this man, aside from his name.
Can anyone give me a few notes? Is he exactly what I should expect from the third guy in the O’s rotation in 2009?
"BJ on the BE" - Kierkegaard
He’s been a whole lot of suck. He did kick ass in the Mexican League last year. But saying that remnids of Matt Dillon from Singles when he proclaims his band is “huge in Belguim.”.
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
In a nutshell
The good: He throws pretty hard and unnamed scouts (who are probably affiliated with the Orioles organization) think he has ‘major league stuff’.
The bad: He’s hittable, walks too many guys, gives up too many homers and doesn’t miss many bats.
But theres a least a glimmer of hope
I’d like to meet the scout who says adam eaton has ‘major league stuff’, and then fire them.
Eaton's Major League Stuff
I have a theory on this scout.
Either his last name is Eaton, too, or he has a time machine and traveled back to that one year (what, 2003?) where Eaton was fine for the Padres.
Or both, actually.
"BJ on the BE" - Kierkegaard
I'm sure Mrs. Eaton thinks her son can pitch.
I just want to know how she got on the Orioles payroll.
i'm sure mr. eaton...
also takes his vitamins and is a dues paying member of the clean plate club!
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Apr 14, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Mrs. Eaton
I just want to know how she got on the Orioles payroll.
Hell, with the moves they’ve made over the past decade, I’m just happy she’s not batting clean up.
"BJ on the BE" - Kierkegaard
An unnamed Ranger official commented, "It sucks that Brandom McCarthy's a part of our present, but maybe the future's still safe."
"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.
This is the time of year
When I actually look forward to games.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Chicken Alfredo
is going to prove himself Major League ready today!
lineups ala Roch
Roberts – 2B
Jones – CF
Markakis – RF
Huff – 1B
Wigginton – 3B
Scott – DH
Zaun – C
Pie – LF
Izturis – SS
Simon – P
For the Rangers:
Kinsler – 2B
Young – 3B
Hamilton – CF
Blalock – DH
Cruz – RF
Murphy – LF
Davis – 1B
Saltalamacchia – C
Vizquel – SS
McCarthy – P
No changes to our lineup – its Freel-Free. Melmo is still out too.
Salty is catching for Texas today and Visquel is at short. Howdy, Omar!
I'm really looking forward to this game and the season.
I know the expectation is last place but you really never know. Go Birds!
Word, been waiting YEARS for this.
"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.
roch's reporting
Melmo’s going on the DL, Albers coming back
No, it doesn't.
Albers will have that option left should we need it later…if you come back within 20 days of your option being used it doesn’t count, see Jim Johnson last year for an example.
"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
some crazy ass story on E:60
some coach in d-2 south dakota, got in a nasty car accident a bunch of months ago, shattered his leg, amputated, they also found out he had cancer, yada yada, he came back to coach, and this year, he passed bob knight on all-time wins list…. pretty cool
Yeah I saw that
Isn’t the cancer inoperable?
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts.-- Earl Weaver
Yikes, what if Knight finds out?!? He'll throw a chair at the guy!
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
well except the food
that is not stolen from them, they have what, about 4 or 5 of the top 10 fattest cities in the u.s. ha
According to a Texas fan
I sat next to at their stadium last year, we stole the design of their ballpark for Camden Yards…
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
They should have lost, probably. God knows they did everything to give it away.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
wow i thought roberts crushed that
off the bat
I really like these Dave Jauss scouting reports
There’s some meat to them and I feel like they set up the starters pretty well.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 14, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions
He's stuck with that for life
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Good lord, we can't let the Rangers pitching wipe us out like that
our pitching isn’t going to hold up.
finally saw a pic of the hebrew girl you guys talk about
she looks kinda creepy
WOO HOO!!!!
Behold the arm of ZAUN!
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
ZAUN!
"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
I'm really glad ZAUN throw that guy out now
1-0 isn’t as bad as 2-0
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
STOP CALLING HIM WIGGINGTON
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
There's never a bad time for a Star Wars reference
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 14, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, only one batter reached base!
Of course, he touched all of them, but look on the bright side!
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Fredo, this would be a good night to opt for Modified Limited Sucktitude
"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.
GOODBYE, HOME RUN!
HUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
HUFF DADDY! DONG!
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 14, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions
DONG
HUFF!
Not a real long one, but it will do.
"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
This game is going to make last night look like a pitchers' duel
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Luke needs to get out of his funk
it annoys me.
I’m following along on Gameday, have AI on the tv.
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
I'm not saying a word
as the other three members of my family are in the bedroom watching it right now. I had little interest, and now zero interest since Scott got voted off, but I understand the fascination.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
I didn't like Scott much
He was a good story but his voice just didn’t cut it.
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
Burnett looking unfortunately sharp for the Yerks: 0 hits thru 4, up 2-0
"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.
hey Cruz homers
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
This is going well.
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
Jesus I hate Texas stadium...
I think center field is 220 feet from home plate….
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions
I think we might bein for a slugfest tonight...
Not that it’s surprising or anything…
"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
Fredo, that was neither "modified" nor "limited", you douche
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
Over/Under on combined HRs tonight?
I got 7
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Well, if the O's are going to get beat
At least they are getting beat by guys on my fantasy team.
Seriously, Simon sucks, though. He’s much much worse than Eaton or Hendrickson.
and another
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Good lord.
"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
This game is going to go on
forever…
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions
Is there a keg at first base?
Because this is looking like beer league softball tonight.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Nah
fuck it…see if that 30-3 record can get beat again….
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
OK, this one stumps me
I’m nerdy enough to know a Psyduck when I see one but I have no idea how it fits in to a baseball game.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 14, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Simon, you are who we thought you were.
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
Very dumb pitch selection, Fredo...
“But I’m SMAHT!”
"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.
NOT LIKE EVERYBODY SAYS
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Time for a fishing trip...
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
THAT
is why you don’t pick your rotation based on spring training stats. This guy is not a Major League pitcher. Not even close.
by dkdc on Apr 14, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 10 recs
everyone rec this comment
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
The really pathetic thing is, there were really no options. This is what you get when you pick up pretty much your entire starting rotation from the reject bin. Hell, even Guthrie was claimed on waivers. This is precisely what MacPhail wanted. He sure is getting it, and hard. I wonder how many arms will need surgery this year (once again).
Who is injured?
Gameday says injury delay.
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
Simon
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Simon.
"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
He's going for the HR crown apparently
Can we get an updated bus schedule?
AndHedges: soo... when do I get to throw a couple of pitches and complain about "tightness?"
I went with Southwest, because that would be a hell of a bus ride from Arlington to Norfolk.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
We are NOT paying for "Business Select"
"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.
Too close to flight date
to get “Wanna Get Away?” fares.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
What about 'Get them away' fares?
AndHedges: soo... when do I get to throw a couple of pitches and complain about "tightness?"
And now he’s hurt. This is absurd.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
whiplash.
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
If he were a goaltender, he'd have sunburn on the back of his neck...
"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.
don't worry
Eaton will hurt himself quick enough.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Then you have an irrational hate for Eaton
Simon is many many times worse.
And what does that mean for us that we have both?
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 14, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
We're boned this year.
But that should be news to no one
See above. Again.
"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.
+1
except i am studying for a test
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 14, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I got this statistics project...
its due in two days, I have no fucking clue what I am doing, and the kid that has been helping me isn’t allowed to take phone calls past 8 at night. In his defense, he’s a 14 year old junior working on his engineering degree. Kind of makes me feel like shit since I am twice his age and a fucking freshman….
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd offer to help
but my 9 year old is ahead of me in math at this point. Of course, he can do Algebra I in his head, but still…
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
stats
all i remember was hats and stars after letters, that stuff is messed up…maybe you write it on sabermetrics because at least then its baseball related
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 14, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
All I can make of it
is its the science of doing the same fucking three 15 different ways….
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
What is killing me
is I can barely use a computer. 6 years in the navy operating a reactor…we didn’t even have calculators. We still use slide rulers and sine charts. Big change to the modern world….
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you kidding me?
Slide rules?
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
I am a musician
So all this science math stuff sounds mind boggling. I really liked those topics in h.s., but only took calc I freshman year of college. I just use the line , “uhhhh, i play the piano…..”
and basically, i am never going to make much money
Yeah
I guess the idea is that in the middle of nowhere, and both reactors are down, we need to do everything in the dark…It actually happens more often then you would think.
No bullshit, once in the gulf we were dead in the water (No power) after an ET let a cig wrapper cover a vent on an electrical panel
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
You could chat with my dad
He was in the navy and became an electrical engineer. When we were in high school and he helped us with our math homework it always involved a slide rule and graph paper.
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
Sarfarty is in?
Who’s the long man on this god forsaken team?
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
Bass.
Albers, when he comes back, and Sarfate.
"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
Albers' plane might get there before this game ends
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 14, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously, though
Assuming Simon goes on the DL or gets DFAed, who gets called up?
Is it Bergesen time?
Between Bergesen and Waters
who’s closest to being on turn, perhaps?
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Well, looks like Bergeson might be here soon.
Or Waters, whoever’s ready by Monday.
"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
How about Tillman, Arrieta, and Matusz?
What the hell do we have to lose? The Marlins pull it off all of the time.
There's no crying in baseball
No
Tillman wont go 4 innings, but he may be pretty good
Arrieta is still working on pitches and stuff
Matusz just entered the minor leagues
We never thought we had a chance this year why put any of them in jeopardy
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 14, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Matusz is getting beat around tonight
By a Single-A lineup. He’s not ready for the majors.
We’re going to need patience with these guys.
Don't rush the kids!
Doesn’t the Tale of Hayden Penn teach us anything?
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
hayden penn has pitched 2 scoreless innings for the Fish.
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
..and then he was hit by a piece meteor and went on the DL for 4 months.
by typozzz on Apr 14, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
if i wouldve knew Alfredo
was gonna throw BP i wouldve tried to make the trip and take a couple cuts!
3-1
actually this is still anyone’s game as neither team has pitching…
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
This is like the O's vs the......well O's!
Except they hit solo shots and we hit doubles!
There is a lot of truth in that
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 14, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Orioles bloop way to 10-9 victory at Texas
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=290413113
AndHedges: soo... when do I get to throw a couple of pitches and complain about "tightness?"
Well, OK, maybe Sir Fartay will find the modified, limited sucktitude that so eluded young Fredo.
Amber!!!
"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.
THANK GOD
for the top of theorder.
I think ill be saying that alot this season
HR/9 losers
Simon: 7.1
There are worse guys in the majors. Small sample size alerts for the last few:
Doug Brocail Astros 7.71
Mike Lincoln Reds 7.71
Brian Bass Orioles 8.44
Justin Speier Angels 9.00
Troy Percival Rays 9.00
Donald T Veal II Pirates 9.00
Carl Pavano Indians 18.00
AndHedges: soo... when do I get to throw a couple of pitches and complain about "tightness?"
Remember when Veal was an untouchable Cubs prospect?
Anyone?
"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
We were gonna give up BRobs for him
according to half of Chicago
AndHedges: soo... when do I get to throw a couple of pitches and complain about "tightness?"
White Sox fans are a mythical breed, I'm pretty sure.
The only ones I ever met were from various places in Northwest Indiana…
"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
WS fans rewired my house
And I got a lot of cred from them for guessing their allegiance correctly. Black, from Chicago, hmm.
AndHedges: soo... when do I get to throw a couple of pitches and complain about "tightness?"
Or Barack Obama
"In a couple of weeks or a month, I'll be excited about this team," Dawkins said. "I've got to get used to saying that -- I'm a Bronco." Then he paused. "I'll tell you one thing -- I'll always be an Eagle."
Looks like we're in for another wild one.
Just stopped in to say hey, have a brief due on friday so I cant spend much time here for this game. Hope everyone has a good night, I’ll try to check back in later.
If it's a brief
Why does it take 2 days to write?
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Gary's drinking again
Sar-Far-Tay
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Whatever the variation
It includes a misplaced “r”, such that Gary must be calling Sarfate by the name he was teased with on the playground.
Yup, he's been saying it since ever.
"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.
Imagine for a second everyone
what this season would be like if we didn’t have one of the best lineups in baseball
Or the Indians, apparently
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Off topic...
but I like the O’s using the orange bill all the time now.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Frequently mispronounced names:
1. Sir Farty— SHOULD BE— Sir FartAY
2. Wiggington— SHOULD BE - Wigginggggggton- SHOULD BE — Sober
3. Gary
"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.
Auto-formatting is NOT your friend
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Yeah, WTF?
"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.
GUN'D
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Jones to Roberts to Zaun
Niiiiiiiiiiice.
"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
KNEEL BEFORE ZAUN!!!
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
an amazing play really
Felix’s duck was Birdland.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
That could have been REALLY bad
BIg ups to Feliz for getting out of the way
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Servicable shortstop
FTW
"This ain't a football game; we do this every day." - Earl Weaver
"War Eagle"
Just another
8-4-2 putout.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
It was even more awesome on TV
As I was watching it, I didn’t think for a second they had a shot at nailing him until after it happened. I’d already put the run up on the scoreboard mentally.
oh god
Sarfate down.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
You would be, too
if Huff Daddy ran into you
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
looks OK?
Huff is joking after spearing him.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Um
Do not run into Huff Daddy.
"This ain't a football game; we do this every day." - Earl Weaver
"War Eagle"
Huff ran over Sarfate
And Sarfate held onto the pop-up which was impressive…that was an NFL-sized hit.
"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
pop foul
Huff calling Sarfate off, calling him off, calling him off, both looking up, HUFF SPEARS SARFATE! SARFATE IS DOWN!
…and he’s (I think) OK, folks!
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay....
could some explain that last out? The radio was confusing…
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions
Sarfate caught it
But collided with the much larger Huffster at the same time. I think he’s OK.
Ferd at work, I see
"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.
Fred Manfra
Titov HATES Fred Manfra.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Golden Arms
Forgot he was running into a big bag of Huff.
Sounded more like
Ben Rothlessbeurger and the front of a car…
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
LUKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mullet POWER!!!!
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKE!
Tie game
"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
LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKEEEEEE!
Behold, the power of the mullet!
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
could you possibly contradict yourself more
than Gary did about injuries in the WBC
LUUUUUKE
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
You know
there are a few misspellings on that picture…
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I noticed that...
best I could do on short notice
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Man He Looks like he's from WV!
But i’ll like him if he hits more of those! :-)
LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKE
DOOOOOOOOOOOOONG
"This ain't a football game; we do this every day." - Earl Weaver
"War Eagle"
Did I say 7 combined HRs?
I ment 14
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Goddamn it, Zaun...
Please do something cool. I did a photoshop for you, but its lame if you don’t hit me some dingers or something.
The plate stop
wasn’t good enough?
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought about it, but kinda thought that was more of a Jones play than ZAUN
and by the time I pulled up the picture to post it, Huff tried to decapitate Sarfarty and it would have been lost in the shuffle.
AJ Burnett has yet to allow a hit
Through 6 innings.
Let’s Go Rays!
whoa, so that would be like AJ Burnett throwing a No hitter?
NO HITTER NO HITTER NO HITTER?
Man, no hitters are so exciting!
no hitter no hitter no hitter no hitter
Idol is over
and the game is tied. Perfect timing!
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
Jamie Walker bought the entire team cowboy boots
Come on. Awesome.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Why would those idiots tackle each other to get a home run ball
and then throw it back? Any psych majors out there to explain that lunacy?
The second
game in the Tampa series, they threw a bunch them all back…well those his by the Rays.
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
they were throwing back ground rule doubles
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
Yeah, I was there...
The one guy threw it to the fucking cut of the grass.
Wait, you were at the game too, right? That was a great game to take my non-O’s fan friends to.
I nearly got into two fist fights
and I was stone sober… I really hate idiots that slam a bottle of booze before they show up to the game and terrorize everyone around them. Your 19 and your drunk…doesn’t give you the right to act like a fucking moron.
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm guessing you guys were at college night?
I hate the upper deck on college night. It’s just awful.
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
I love Koji and Jamie Walker, BFFs
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
Koji's boots are totally Birdland.
This is why Jamie Walker rules.
"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
I think Jamie Walker
should be in the running for MBP due to the cowboy boots.
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
Regardless of the outcome of the game
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Can someone share the story for the class?
Or, the poor fuckers among us who don’t have MASN feed tonight?
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
Jamie Walker likes to buy presents for his teammates
Last year he bought them all cowboy hats. This year cowboy boots and they showed Koji walking around in shorts and cowboy boots and it was awesome. He was grin city.
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
Sarfate looks decent so far
But his fastball is kinda slow.
But they aren;t hitting it
and that’s preferred
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
It's all that gravel
stuck in his palm from the fall. Or maybe Huff’s tooth got embedded in his wrist.
Great, great spot for a DP here
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Nah, Anita Marks joke
We don’t sully Amber’s reputation like that.
And we got the strike ’em out, throw ’em out DP anyway.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
strike 'em out throw 'em out!
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
My favorite play!
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
Strike 'em out - throw 'em out.
I love you, ZAUN, and I’m sorry for ever having doubted you.
"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
He fought the Zaun
and the Zaun won
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions
And Burnett sup a clean single! Awwwwwwwww.......
"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.
Hey, Rich Hill decided he did want to pitch, after all
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Rich Hill is kinda a baby face
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
I was all like
Why are they interviewing this 15 year old kid?
He's one year younger than me.
I look way more haggard than him.
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
Actually, he's older than I thought
This is his age 29 season.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Amber looks pretty tonight.
Although she tends to make her eyeshadow a little too matchy matchy for my tastes.
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
I have no idea what that means
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
you know
green eye shadow to match her green top? It’s a little much.
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
Hit and run
and Pie didn’t look, just ran
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
PIE WTF?
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
Rays score, now 2-1. Burnett running outta gas, 3 straight hits.
"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.
that reminds me of
my little league team
nice job felix
i know, "the nation" is like "steeler nation"!
People that have never been to the east coast love both!
by FEARtheTERP1 on Apr 14, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
i remember last year
where brob made the final cut of 5 or 6 people as the last one onto the all star team. I voted for him about 75 times in a row, and then said “Awwwww what the fuck am I doing? It ain’t gonna work”
Rays tie 2-2 on SF
"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.
OMG
Gary and Jim singing a duet?
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
of a Barbra Streisand tune????
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Gary and Jim have become solid bullshitters.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
They're wasting all their August material early, though
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Jim Palmer has at least 268 Jim Palmer stories.
We should be covered for the rest of the year.
"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
My roomate and I
Were talking about that earlier because the Braves game is the only game on here in the south and the guys can just talk about nothing for hours. It’s astounding really.
"This ain't a football game; we do this every day." - Earl Weaver
"War Eagle"
Whoa, Ray's end inning by getting picked off first by Yerk catcher Molina (obviously not Jorge). Pretty rare.
I mean, not an icthysaur in your fire pond, but still…
"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.
Thanks! I owe it all to drugs.
"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.
Now they're quoting A Few Good Men
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
Oh god
I just got a flash of Andy MacPhail’s thoughts.
“Hey, maybe this Sarfate guy could be a starter”…
Nah
remember when they tried that last year and Dennis depressed us all talking about how awful he is?
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
Exactly.
He’s a pretty serviceable reliever, but a godawful starter.
"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 better MiL depth right now.
No need to do the things we were doing in August last year yet.
"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
DRINK!
Mentioned ZAUN is related to Dempsey
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
good job Dennis
STOP SAYING WIGGINGTON
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
WHiggington, WHiggington, WHiggington
"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.
Clap, clap, clap, Dennis
Ya did good tonight.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Dear God, no
Tell me that was Chris Ray coming out, not Brian Bass. Please.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
It is Chris Ray.
No Brian Bass.
"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 half the ERA
weirdly enough
AndHedges: soo... when do I get to throw a couple of pitches and complain about "tightness?"
Dude, please
There’s better ways to say that
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
More hetero-name?
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Ray is a skinny dude now
Wasn’t he a little tubby pre-surgery?
Had a soccer-mom butt
I think is how we described it.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Whew, Bromo scared me
It’s Chris Ray
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Sorry...was channeling dumb and dumber...
seemed appropriate at the time
Izturis
love him!
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
every once in a while
i freak out when a ball is hit to short, but then I am pleasantly surprised to see we have a real shortstop now
by NickMarkaces on Apr 14, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thank God for Ceasar Izturis.
Last year, that was probably a single or if Freddy Bynum was out there, a two-base error.
"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
2 pitches, one out
That’s pretty good work. I’m guessing he goes 1 more inning? No point stressing that rebuilt ligament…
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
OK, the Geico couple?
They look like mutants. Just saying.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
and this i why we have a late season collapse
every year
by NickMarkaces on Apr 14, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Except we have actual pitchers to call up this time.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Tillman, Bergesen, Arrietta, Hernandez.....
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
yay
theyll start and we’ll have eaton moved to the bullpen
joy
by NickMarkaces on Apr 14, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Eaton will be DFA'd by May 15th
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Yerks threatening, 1st & 3rd, no outs, top 8...
Will somebody remind me why I’m treating this like late September?
"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.
Did Gary just say
“Do you fertilize potpourri?” Or did I imagine that?
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
He said it
It’s one of many reasons why we love him so
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Gary is so far gone tonight, it's hilarious.
"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
i am streaming masn .... don't have premium
go to this page:
http://mlb.mlb.com/mediacenter/
click the masn link
Are you getting around the blackout somehow?
I’m blacked out of all TX games, which is idiotic, since it’s a 6 or 9 hour drive to either park.
AndHedges: soo... when do I get to throw a couple of pitches and complain about "tightness?"
Wayward is in NYC, I think.
No blackout for MASN there.
"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
Except no watching MFY games
AndHedges: soo... when do I get to throw a couple of pitches and complain about "tightness?"
by CoachOfEarl on Apr 14, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
o really?
ha i am dumb, this is my first year with mlb.tv, just assumed it was only home teams. I’ll give it a shot
Moreso than usual.
"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
Yerks score on SF, up 3-2
"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.
You know who is due to contribute?
Ty Wigginton, that’s who.
He crushed the ball in Houston last year
Let’s hope he’s breathing in that Texas air
AndHedges: soo... when do I get to throw a couple of pitches and complain about "tightness?"
I'm starting to long
for Scottie Moore
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
I'll take it
For now.
Especially with Luuuuuke batting behind you.
Luke
Has kind of a Johnny Damon look to him, especially with the hair.
by Joltin Joe Orsulak on Apr 14, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions
Right elbow discomfort for Simon
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
You could reword that for those with sensitive ears....
by FEARtheTERP1 on Apr 14, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Look, we don't have many rules here
Don’t act like a homophobe (and that includes calling a name gay). Don’t act like a misogynist. Don’t act like a racist. That’s it, pretty much.
Cursing is fine. If it weren’t we’d all be in trouble.
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
Also, don't feed AMA
or any of the other trolls.
AndHedges: soo... when do I get to throw a couple of pitches and complain about "tightness?"
Fredo...
right elbow discomfort
I bet.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Brief Amber appearance
Alberto Simon left the game with “right elbow discomfort” and will be flown back to Baltimore for further examination.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 14, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions
I wouldn't say unparalleled
We’ve seen some pretty parallel sucking on the pitcher’s mound in the past decade.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 14, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
By the way
I hope Andy has already fired which ever scout is responsible for Simon.
I totally called the elbow injury.
Do I get a prize?
Probably not.
"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
So, Bergesen up here by the weekend?
When is Simon’s next start? Monday?
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
who would be next to get called up
if simon is DL’ed?
Waters or Bergeson, probably.
Whoever is on the right rotation.
"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
Only 3 more days
Until they buy an extra year of service time.
Me too
Although I can’t guarantee they will call him up in three days, the debate will certainly begin then.
Keep that up...
and we’ll think you’re serious.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
why 15?
is that what he wore in ST or something?
by NickMarkaces on Apr 14, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
15 was Millar
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
He's currently wearing 32 now in Norfolk
but that’s Walker’s number. If he does end up wearing 32 in the Show I’ll want to get a new shirt because, well, i want to be accurate. But that’ll probably offend the girl so I dunno what I’ll do.
…these are problems that normal people probably don’t have. :(
19
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
ZAUN is thinking...
that strike better be there next half-inning, too.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Gary
trying to get Wigginton and/OR scott to the plate
how does that work
HAHHAA! As soon as i read this i laughed Histerically!
I cant believe i didnt catch that 1!
by FEARtheTERP1 on Apr 14, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, hey there gramps
AndHedges: soo... when do I get to throw a couple of pitches and complain about "tightness?"
Have you kids seen my teeth?
He looks like the dude from UHF. “Guns don’t kill people…I do.”
The one that can swallow his face.
"Badgers? We don't need no stinkin' badgers!"
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Chris does look less bootylicious this year
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
Thank God!
Last year he was shaped like an hour glass!
by FEARtheTERP1 on Apr 14, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
last year
Last half of the year
AndHedges: soo... when do I get to throw a couple of pitches and complain about "tightness?"
Or, first half
AndHedges: soo... when do I get to throw a couple of pitches and complain about "tightness?"
A Jeteresque hit?
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 14, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh, Chris?
Get two more outs before they score, ’kay?
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
The fuck, ump, those pitches are strikes to everyone but you.
"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
No, he's been consistently wrong
on strikes just above teh knees – he doesn’t call them.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
He's not inconsistent
He’s just wrong – he’s calling strikes at the knees balls. He’s not inconsistent, just wrong.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Gary mentioned
there are NO low strikes tonight.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
He's still a breath of fresh air after CB Bucknor
MLB really needs to stand up to the umpires and fire the shitty ones. Why should the best players in the world have any less than the best umpires?
Collective bargaining
AndHedges: soo... when do I get to throw a couple of pitches and complain about "tightness?"
Got out of it, George Sherrill style
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Fly balls, walks and strikeouts?
AndHedges: soo... when do I get to throw a couple of pitches and complain about "tightness?"
WTF?
I started slamming bears, getting chewed out by the girlfriend for drinking on…whatever the hell day of the week it is….and its still 3-3. Jesus this is a pitching duel..
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions
Drinking Bears?
How’s THAT working out? Godless killing machines, they are.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
They put up
more of a fight than PBR…and the hangover usually involves hacking up some fur….
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
how many retarded people would you have to throw against a bear to kill the bear?
I’m guessing 50. And most of em ain’t surviving the battle
Only one
assuming the bear doesn’t chew his food properly and he chokes on a fat kid…
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
God-ordained killing machines, you mean...
2 Kings 2:23-24
And he went up from thence unto Bethel: and as he was going up by the way, there came forth little children out of the city, and mocked him, and said unto him, Go up, thou bald head; go up, thou bald head. And he turned back, and looked on them, and cursed them in the name of the LORD. And there came forth two she bears out of the wood, and tare forty and two children of them.
"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
Pie out, Freel in
Work with the nicknames, people. You can come up with something.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Yeah, anyone think we can trade Freel for Ramon back
I’m sick and tired of our good players getting taken out for Freel.
Hell, maybe we should cut Freel to bring up Montanez
I'd take Montanez over Freel, yes.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
More fun to watch too
At least there’s some upside with Pie (despite what some O’s fans think). Freel is gone after this year.
Freel hit like .330 v. lefties last season. It’s kind of exactly how they should use him. That and pinch-running.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
That's just Small Sample Size
He hit .143 against lefties in 2007 in twice as many plate appearances.
And he’s a .229 career hitter as a pinch hitter.
He’s a defensive sub and a pinch runner on a team with plenty of defense and speed.
Of course it’s small sample size, but he’s on the team because he burns and can play a bunch of positions. Last year he hit lefties really well. Give it a go in week two, see if he does it again. Freel instead of Ramon = easier time getting Wieters up, it’s a total non-issue really.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't get me wrong
I loved the Hernandez trade, and Freel had a role on this team at the time the trade was made.
But with Pie and Wigginton now on the team, there’s just no reason for Freel to ever get playing time.
3DG in action
“Brian is 1-for-5 – no, I’m sorry, he’s 3-for-4 from this side of the plate.”
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 14, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions
Yerks up 4-2, top 9. Sh*t.
"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.
But the way he says it says it all
“Remember to drink … responsibly.”
by Joltin Joe Orsulak on Apr 14, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
This game has a feeling like
it’s gonna go 12 innings or so…
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Chewing up the remains of our bullpen
AndHedges: soo... when do I get to throw a couple of pitches and complain about "tightness?"
by CoachOfEarl on Apr 14, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Razor fail
AndHedges: soo... when do I get to throw a couple of pitches and complain about "tightness?"
7-2 Yerks. Game over. Double sh*t/
"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.
Well, well, well
I like this version of Jamie Walker
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
How is Sarfate not a choice
for Player of the Game, MASN?
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
right?
He basically saved the game.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
No Jonesey either?
Dude has an RBI and started the crucial play to cut down the guy at the plate.
Chris Berman would nail those sound effects
by FEARtheTERP1 on Apr 14, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
JAMIE WALKER “THIS WAY” – What? WHAT? WHAT?!?!?!
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 14, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
whoops!
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Between that and Guardado last night, they might need to do some groundskeeping around the mound.
"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
This could be dangerous
If Jamie doesn’t pitch to him like it’s 0-2.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
ugh
This is baseball bullshit. Vizquel on by tripping, delayed steal throw is thrown into center, now there’s a guy on third when we should be outta here.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Here it comes
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
And we'll do it again
Stupid foul balls…
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Jamie?
The plate is 60 feet, 6 inches away, not just 59 feet.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
A pickoff would be justice
helluva longshot though
Tough for a leftie with runner on 3rd
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
I'm glad I root for a team with more than two syllables
So our chants don’t sound exactly like “Let’s go Yankees” or “Lets go Red Sox”
I never thought about that but I couldn't agree more
We need like a really complicated team song like they have in european soccer where it sounds better and better the more natty boh you drink and you get your head kicked in if you fuck up the words and listen, listen, it’d be really cool
Put a chant together
I’m willing to test it out.
alright, got out of it
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Yes
Please let’s score.
"This ain't a football game; we do this every day." - Earl Weaver
"War Eagle"
That was a rather dejected follow-through by Kinsler
A bit immature, even.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Dodgin' bullets, Jamie.
"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
Yeah, I heard that
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Common DR JONES!!!
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions
I'm liking plate discipline by AJ
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Never going to get old
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Playing
Gary Glitter “Rock and Roll part1”…getting pumped….side note, for some reason my parrot goes fucking nuts for Gary Glitter
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions
It's banned at UMd
Studenst say bad words when they play it.
Just we did when I was there and they played “Mony, Mony.”
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
More like...
“Get laid, get fucked!”
At least, that what it was for Mony, Mony.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Billy Idol tune from the late 80s.
Here she comes now I said Mony, Mony….
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
You know
for a sick bastard doing time in a Vietnamese prison, Gary had some really catchy toons
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I always thought that
“Always Yours” would be perfect for a stalker/horror flick. The lyrics are fucking haunting.
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
a few
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Fucking Crap.....
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions
Did he even tag AJ?
I don’t think so.
"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
Nice play, though
Davis is going to be a damn good player.
he's got just massive power
Him and Nelson Cruz are some damn fine thumpers to come up with.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep
The Rangers and the Orioles actually have a lot in common. Good young offensive core, and plenty of pitching help in the pipeline.
Of course the Rangers have a better minor league system and a much weaker division.
And a bandbox of a stadium
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
OPaCY actually plays as more of a hitter’s park than Arlington in recent years.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
juuust a little bit
But yeah. Two of my favorite parks, too. I hope the new Yankee Stadium looks more like ours and Arlington than it does the mall parks like Miller.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
The put in this new
promotion thing in Arlington, I think its like a ritzy hang out area for the big spenders and it completely changed the wind dynamics of the stadium. At least thats what my brother that lives there was saying earlier today.
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
that's kind of awesome
And weird.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Another question
how many wins would the O’s have if they were in teh AL West or the NL West? I bet they’d have 82 or 84.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
OK, Wiggy
Time to earn your paycheck.
Unfortunately, Francisco is pretty nasty, but thems the breaks.
At least watching
Huff run is fun…
"This ain't a football game; we do this every day." - Earl Weaver
"War Eagle"
Albers for Mora (DL)
Bergesen or Waters or Pauley for Simon
I’d guess Waters.
John
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Palmer: "No write-in for Dennis Sarfate?"
He does pay attention, doesn’t he?
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
I honestly believe since Thorne has come on and the two have developed such a rapport, Palmer actually likes his job more than he used to.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I think you're right
There’s a definite drop in his “I’m too good for this” quotient.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Walk it off, ump
Walk it off!
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Nats send Milledge down to Syracuse
I wonder if we can trade some bats (Montanez) for some pitching prospects of a draft pick or two. The Nats could use some hitting from the outfield
They'll probably just call up Maxwell.
He was their best defensive CF by far this spring.
"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
Nah
Dukes will play CF and they’ll call up pitching. May have already happened, actually.
by Joltin Joe Orsulak on Apr 14, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
they'll call up jordan zimmerman...
kid was money in st. something like a 20:2 k:bb? just silly.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Apr 14, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
can’t trade draft picks
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
They already have like 17 outfielders
Thanks to Jim Bowden
General Tsao's
although I like mine without broccoli.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
i wish my stomach could take 2 full plates of both....
my first thought is the general, just to have that little spice kick, but then again, sesame is a classic
Open sesame
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 14, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
SHRIMP TOAST!!!
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
“Pretty much both.”
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Too bad you can't get some grace gardens by ft. meade
best chinese food on the east coast
Two
Alright, ninth time.
"This ain't a football game; we do this every day." - Earl Weaver
"War Eagle"
That was a huge, huge DP
nice work by JJ
Night, y’all. Actually got to go to work tomorrow.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
hey, me too.
and I’ve got to be there at 6.
"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!
so that’s what a shortstop looks like
by brooklynlovesorioles on Apr 14, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions
Nice
Good job Jimmy, and thank you, Cesar.
Let’s score some runs.
Take note, Mike
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
ugh
our hopes rest on Scrappy Doo
by brooklynlovesorioles on Apr 14, 2009 10:39 PM EDT reply actions
OK, I think we're going to lose this one.
We’re flailing away offensively and we’re basically out of pitchers.
yeah, it was a good battle though
problem is Dave is going to use each and every one of our good pitchers
ps
the rangers announcers just compared Freel to Rusty Kuntz!
by brooklynlovesorioles on Apr 14, 2009 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
Freel can't carry Kuntz's jockstrap
Name-wise.
Kuntz was the coach that got jumped by those two idiots in Chicago, wasn't he?
"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
no
That was Tom Gamboa
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Sending up Scott, Zaun and Freel was basically like saying, “We’ll see you in extra innings, unless George Sherrill has a bad night, which he probably will.”
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 14, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions
Never mind on Georgie
Saw him warming up, I figured he was coming in.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 14, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Here and gone... but not before
Nick Markakis… our first repeat MBP this season
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
Who would we have up in the 10th?
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
I think so.
"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
No batting
Thanks.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 14, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
let ZAUN pitch
I bet he has a knuckler.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
There's the JJ we remember from last year.
"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
I'm naming mine Lefty Gomez
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Guardado v Sherrill
Eating contest, winner takes the game.
"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
Just reach
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Don't swing
Just take what you get.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
ESPN gamecast said the last three pitches were strikes
the rest were clearly in the bottom inside corner
Borderline
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Interesting stat from the Rangers guys
Brian Roberts hit a foul ball 44% of the time he swung last year. That led the American League.
now we have to score
if Bass comes in its over
by brooklynlovesorioles on Apr 14, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
ADAM JOOOOOOOOOOOONES MOTHERFUCKER
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
THE DOCTOR IS IN! DONG!!!!!
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 14, 2009 10:55 PM EDT reply actions
What a fiend
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
DR JONES!!!!!
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 10:55 PM EDT reply actions
Hello all.
Quick hook on Simon, huh? Was he hurt?
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
yeah
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
That was a really good time to hit his first HR of the year
And now…..Flat Breezy Rollercoaster Time.
Adam Jones, BAMF.
"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
Awesome.
My buddy was very critical of Jones over the offseason. Tomorrow I shall insist he draft a letter of apology.
Make him do it
in calligraphy
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
wow, i haven't even tuned to the game yet.
I guess Jonesy hit a dinger with Brob on?
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
Dong Slayer sounds like it should be the name of a goregrind band.
"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
Way to kill the buzz, Jim
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Did it go over the fence?
Long enough for me…
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
do we even need a poll tonight?
by brooklynlovesorioles on Apr 14, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Sarfate and JJ should get some love, too.
"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
430 is still generous
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
WOW
great assist by Jones in the 3rd!
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
Even better relay by B-Rob
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Man, 3DG is plastered
This “sextant” conversation is awesome.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 14, 2009 11:00 PM EDT reply actions
I'm getting the texas feed :(
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
??
.
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
3DG: “You know, when there’s windy weather it’s hard to hold that sextant up to your eye to triangulate the distance…”
Palmer: “I’m impressed by your use of nautical terminology.”
3DG laughs for the next ten seconds.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 14, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I knew I shouldn't have gone to bed
at 10:45…
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Boston already losing 5-3, Dice K is out of the game
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
Glad to see all my baltimore beatdown people here
Hows it goin guys?
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
just got better!
Kind of like the fact we dont go to Squeeler land on MNF this year!
by FEARtheTERP1 on Apr 14, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
LUUUUUUUK!
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
add an "E" to that
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
MULLET POWER!!!
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions
Luuuuuuke!
Poor Texas, though. How often do you lose a game when you knock out the starter after 1.1.
And now I just jinxed us.
SHHHHHHH.
Well, it wasn’t just that he was knocked out, he at least pretended to be hurt.
"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
Do you think Trembley had a special sign from the dugout for
“Pretend you are hurt because you are terrible and I want to put a major league pitcher in now”
What did that sign look like?
I admire your self awareness
while loathing you jinxiness
you sure did jinx us
BTW I believe in Gandalf
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Madrigal
A madrigal is a type of secular vocal music composition, written during the Renaissance and early Baroque eras. Throughout most of its history it was polyphonic and unaccompanied by instruments, with the number of voices varying from two to eight, but most frequently three to six. The earliest examples of the genre date from Italy in the 1520s, and while the center of madrigal production remained in Italy, madrigals were also written in England and Germany, especially late in the 16th and early in the 17th centuries. Unlike many other strophic forms of the time, most madrigals are through-composed, with music being written to best express the sentiment of each line of a poetic text. The madrigal originated in part from the frottola, in part from the resurgence in interest in vernacular Italian poetry, and also from the influence of the French chanson and polyphonic style of the motet as written by the Franco-Flemish composers who had naturalized in Italy during the period. The madrigal is related mostly by name alone to the Italian trecento madrigal of the late 13th and 14th centuries.[
tough shit, I read it!
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Madrigal
That is my shit son!!! Girolamo Parabosco is the mother fucking pimp of Mid-Century Madrigal.
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
IF we win tonight and take the series
will we get blown out tomorrow??
"This ain't a football game; we do this every day." - Earl Weaver
"War Eagle"
i'll take winning a series 2-1, even getting blown out 18-2 in the last one
its worked for us so far
Definitely
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
will his wife
be there?
"This ain't a football game; we do this every day." - Earl Weaver
"War Eagle"
No, but her breast implants will be.
"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
I'd tap that resource
footnote to a mr. S. Colbert
"I'm going up to my room to work on that history report, Mom." "Well don't make so much noise this time."
"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.
borderline
Stacey and I will probably get over it. And will probably make inappropriate sexual comments about more than one baseball player to balance things out.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
You know...
we’d understand if you posted about half a dozen pics of Nicky and Adam in this thread to balance it out.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
I have no problem with pretty ladies.
Although Anna Benson isn’t really my cup of tea.
"I think it’s shocking that the Baltimore Orioles are off to a 6-2 start this year, considering they are managed by TJ Hooker."
My sig is useless here
AndHedges: soo... when do I get to throw a couple of pitches and complain about "tightness?"
by CoachOfEarl on Apr 14, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
We have Hendrickson pitching
And you’ve probably seen the O’s lay down in the third game of a series as many times as I have.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
But they're throwing Kris Benson!
Not exactly A.J. Burnett or James Shields…..
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
We won on the first Sunday last year
Maybe it will be the reverse of that this year.
"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
Is it even a fucking question?
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Ray needs to keep getting better
Sherrill is painfully bad at closing.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
No
"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
Where did that miss?
"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
Hey George,
GET OUTS.
"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
I can't contain myself
You’re straight up terrible, George.
He’s literally been slumping since the all-star break. We need Ray to earn the spot back.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
At the very least, he only allowed 1-2 runners pre-July
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
dkdc, this jinx is your fault tonight
Don’t play around with that shit, people. Look what we have wrought with our careless words.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 14, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions
Or on your damn pitches
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
gameday says
that pitch should’ve gone through M Young’s groin
PUT IN MARKAKIS!!!
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
Walk-off Grand Slam
You hear it here first.
Watch it happen.
YOU SHALL NOT PASS
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
jinxes aren't real
Jinxes and curses are for Cubs fans trying to explain why they’ve stunk for 100 years. I know why we stink.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
This isn't even close to cute anymore
He’s pulled this bullshit since we signed him.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
ugh, but we got the one out
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
The
Hell. we are going to lose.
"This ain't a football game; we do this every day." - Earl Weaver
"War Eagle"
Even when Sherrill does close games
The guy get absolutely lit up every single time out there.
They’re waiting on George’s curve and are going to blast it.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
I am only able to even comprehend this
cause I am fucking smashed. Thank god for beer…
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 11:19 PM EDT reply actions
Nicky at the wall!
Tilly and the wall
two down
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Can he please not be the closer starting tomorrow?
What a lucky fat bastard he was on that fly ball.
Haha
wowwwwwwww. i shat myself.
"This ain't a football game; we do this every day." - Earl Weaver
"War Eagle"
You stink
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Joe Angel:
“Always exciting with George on the hill.”
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
that's one way to put it
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
If Cruz gets whatever he is waiting on
This one is over.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
2-1
He’ll probably get it.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Probably a good idea
He’s way in front of the curves.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
of COURSE it's a full count
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
hahahaha he’s Mr. Excitement! teehee! teehee!
this is a nice way of admitting he’s junk
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
I'm getting sick of MASN raving about George
It’s not fucking exciting at all.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
me too
I plan to blog about it.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Apr 14, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
PUT IT AWAY
WOO HOO
Cruz got about 88% of that one
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Fuck me, I thought that was out of the park
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 14, 2009 11:23 PM EDT reply actions
See...
There’s no such thing as jinxes.
There is such thing as shitty closers, though.
im going to go throw up now
let’s do it again tomorrow!
by brooklynlovesorioles on Apr 14, 2009 11:24 PM EDT reply actions
You see him studying his navel in the 10th? It was sort of other wordly.
"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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"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I!
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 14, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
S!
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 14, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC
And I’m not freakin’ kiddin’. I messed my Depends. Some magic.
"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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"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
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"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
George....
Seriously….your fucking killing me with this shit….
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Apr 14, 2009 11:25 PM EDT reply actions
works for me.
Or Luke’s double.
"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
godDAMN, georgie. goddamn.
that shit just ain’t cute.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
current first place teams :
Orioles, Royals, Mariners
Marlins, Cardinals, Padres
Yes, I see it happening.
"Willie, you pissed yourself! Again!" / "I'll be all right."
Ye gods, man. Why does this victory feel so, um, unvictorious? I mentally watched us lose this one twice in the 10th. I could just see it happening.
And somehow it didn’t…
Magic, all right.
"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.
Comrade Titov...
Really!?!?!? You’ve watched this craptacular team for how long??? The ball is obviously bouncing our way now and that’s the difference between winning and losing., Did you happen to catch the liverpool chelsea game today? a total pinball game.
I love Chelsea, owned by Roman Abramovich (hence their nickname: Chelsky). They're my No. 2 after Wigan Athletic ("The Piers")
I haven’t caught much “football” on this Stateside trip yet— but boy do I love those rare pinball games! I used to explain to/argue with the sports editor of the Moscow Times (David Nowak, a Brit) that soccer wouldn’t really win me over or make it in the US until the avg game score was, y’know, 7-4 or something. He actually granted the legitimacy of the concept, and noted that his father felt the same way— and more to the point, that that’s what avg game scores were 100 yrs ago— by which I assume he meant Before the Introduction of the World’s Stoppidest Major Sport Rule: The “Offside” Call in Soccer. OK, better not start on that…
"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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