GameThread: Orioles (6-6) @ Red Sox (6-6)
by Scott Christ on Apr 20, 2009 9:00 AM EDT
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PrintBaltimore Orioles at Boston Red Sox, Apr 20, 2009 11:05 AM EDT
Game time is 11:05. Yes, 11:05 AM. Seriously.
It'd be nice to not get swept. It's on you, Hendo. And offense. Someone? C'mon!
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FIRST!
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
Dude, why?
You’ve been here a while and made many valuable comments. Even if this is tongue-in-cheek it’s just not worth it.
by punkrawka on Apr 20, 2009 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
extreme boredom
but yes, tongue in cheek.
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
I know it’s not serious but this really has to stop. I don’t want any new users thinking this is OK and wondering why I banned them.
"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 20, 2009 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Might be time
for a Camden Chat FAQ on the front page, to go over the very few guidelines you have and explain some of our running jokes and abbreviations.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
during sportscenter
they said that boston completed the sweep yesterday.
they’re wrong, but they’re probably right :(
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
So, like,
what’s the “rule” for catchers in a morning game following a day game? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
Also, called early on account of landslidom.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
Apparently..
it’s ZAUN again.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Lineups, courtesy of Roch (AJ-free edition)
BALTIMORE:
Brian Roberts – 2B
Cesar Izturis – SS
Nick Markakis – RF
Aubrey Huff – DH
Ty Wigginton – 1B
Luke Scott – LF
Gregg Zaun – C
Ryan Freel – 3B
Felix Pie – CF
Mark Hendrickson – P
BOSTON:
Ellsbury – CF
Pedroia – 2B
Ortiz – DH
Youkilis – 1B
Baldelli – RF
Bay – LF
Lowell – 3B
Varitek – C
Green – SS
Masterson – P
I like how the opposition’s lineup is never worthy of having their first names listed.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
interesting, pie at 9, iz at 2.
Looks like the infield is rotated as well so freel can get some glove time.
never worthy?
Or so entirely awesome and well known that formalities such first names are an unnecessary nuisance only observed by us lesser forms of life?
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
That's a sad 7-9
The infield corners just got interesting. Although, it’s not like Mora/Huff were a well oiled machine all the time.
AndHedges: soo... when do I get to throw a couple of pitches and complain about "tightness?"
by CoachOfEarl on Apr 20, 2009 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions
anyone else just loving
a 11:05 start time. I truly feel like a true west coast resident, baseball over coffee.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
I hate it
Won’t see a single batter. 11:05 starts are STUPID.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
There's just one a year, right?
Boston does it annually in concert with some charity event or something?
Yeah, Boston Marathon
It’s still stupid.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
It's like a minor league game
where they have to leave early so the team can make the long bus ride to Amarillo, Texas
AndHedges: soo... when do I get to throw a couple of pitches and complain about "tightness?"
by CoachOfEarl on Apr 20, 2009 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions
I would see a few on my lunch break...
but this day I must drive to Bestbuy to pick up a new camcorder that I ordered last night for in-store pickup… after hours.
Speaking of a new camcorder: anyone here interested in purchasing a 4 year old Sony DCR-TRV260 Digital 8 Camcorder. It includes a sony bag, 4 Hi8 tapes, an extra battery, and all the necessary cables. Anyone? Please… my wife will be less angry with me for purchasing a new one if I can get the old one sold.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
send me an e-mail
with the price. thesunisbutamorningstar@yahoo.com
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Apr 20, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Working from home today.
Which will be a nice distraction from the game. I think the Sox always win this Monday morning game.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
i AM a west coast resident,
and it’s super-weird here. i’m not going to be finished MAKING my coffee when it starts….
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
I'm liking it.
But then, I’m home today & this will allow me to see a ballgame prior to a dentist’s appointment.
So I’m pretty much my own niche market.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
crap
classes all day, starting at 11:30. Getting lunch at 11, so I will not catch a single ab.
Go O’s! Finish above .500 before returning home, ok?
Apparently...
Adam Jones, son! could actually be available for pinch-hitting today, according to Diamond Dave. Sounds like the hammy isn’t too bad.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
The "slightly strained hammy" is...
absolutely the most ambiguous baseball injury - it’s said for a 1 5 day muscle pull or a 3-4 month grade 3 muscle that may need surgery in the offseason and change a career. I like the idea of NEVER rushing these injuries back because overuse = LONGER time out. I would be fine with 3-5 days of rest…
any other overused ambiguous injury lingo should be posted in response….
How could he be doing his job when he didn't throw me out of the game after the things I called him?
On arguing with ump Russ Goetz.
Mark Henry Belanger
by Birdland in NC on Apr 20, 2009 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions
wow that's how you do a strikethrough....
It’s said for a 1-5 day muscle pull…
How could he be doing his job when he didn't throw me out of the game after the things I called him?
On arguing with ump Russ Goetz.
Mark Henry Belanger
by Birdland in NC on Apr 20, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Justin Materson
First Jamaican-born pitcher in MLB.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
let's hope it goes worse than the first Aruban-born pitcher.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
It’s a good day to stay inside and watch a baseball game. Hopefully it’s a good baseball game. Hendo, show us some love!
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 20, 2009 11:08 AM EDT reply actions
mlb.tv is all jerky
it looks like an olde tyme baseball video
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
Not that I know of
just clicked on the baseball diamond on MLB’s scoreboard
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
ROFL!
boston announcers not knowing they were still on mic at the break:
“our here in thuh fields…
i fawt for my meals….”
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, his pitches actually are looking decent
nice movement
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
jesus
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
well, time to make a pot of STRONG coffee now
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 screw the coffee
just pass teh whiskey, plz
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
ortiz is batting .170
not anymore
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
nobody out yet, in case you're counting....
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
Late rule change this winter
Caught the O’s pitching staff off-guard, I tell ya.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Good thing we're starting early
This one might be going for a while, at this rate.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 20, 2009 11:19 AM EDT reply actions
Awful
doesn’t begin to describe how this is going to be.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
faith guys
even if we start out 3-0 in the first, we will get our shots inat their guy
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
uh... yeah...
No. Did you forget there still isn’t any outs.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
i'm okay with youklis getting the free pass
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
Timely pop out.
Surprised Wigginton didn’t drop it, the way our gloves have been playing.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
look all of you,
i’m not going to be pollyanna or anything, but we’re not going to just lay downa nd take a dump because it’s boston. fuck that. fuck this bullshit wehre we assume they’re going to win.
sure we suck, but this game is not out of reach in the first fucking inning. please.
\rant
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
way too early for me to be typing, obviously
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
obligatory...
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Apr 20, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Over? Did you say over?
Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!
see? there ya go
now WE go get two.
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
18 minute wait
now he can’t find the plate. IT’S ALL OVER.
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
Yes! more speed!
We can’t have any baserunners clogging up those bases. They must be pristine, I say!
ZAUN
swings at a first-pitch ball and grounds to second.
hey einstein, maybe your sub-mendoza average should tell you to be a little more patient at the plate
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
How dare you
speak to ZAUN in that tone, young man!
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
Question:
Should I be rooting for Hendrickson to straighten it out, or for this outing to cement his departure from the roster?
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
maybe
But Waters did OK late last year. It is what it is and his upside isn’t good, but Hendrickson is in his mid-30s and even the team admits they don’t want him starting.
"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 20, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
HE looks like he doesn't want him starting.
There is no “go after ’em” in his repertoire. It’s like he’s just waiting for the shelling to begin.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
GREAT INNING!
They only scored 1 run after scoring 2 in the first. At this rate, they’ll only score .5 runs in the 3rd and .25 runs in the 4th, etc.
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
Is it raining in Boston?
Pouring in DC.
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
"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 20, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
That's unfortunate
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
dude
Maybe not the best time. YEAH A GUY GOT DRILLED IN THE SKULL, BRING UP LOU MONTANEZ
"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 20, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
we cool, we cool
"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 20, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't really care what you're offended by
"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 20, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
hit in the back of the head on pickoff throw to second
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
looked like he was bleeding in front, too. I couldn’t tell if the glove got him in the face, or what.
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
they said it was his helmet's bill that cut him
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
I think that was dirt
He didn’t appear to be cut when he was leaving the field.
"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 20, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
well this does not look good
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
right in the ear it looked like from the CF cam
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
He was down a while. He’s sitting up and talking but he looks groggy as hell.
"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 20, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
he was prone for a good while.
sitting up now, they’re giving him the concussion test
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 was a pickoff attempt
So definitely an accident.
"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 20, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, this ain't dodgeball
They’re not out if you hit them with the ball.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
the latter
but fuck it, maybe it lights a fire anyway
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
getting helped off the field
He very well might have a concussion. Nice ovation from Boston fans.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Andino in to run
Our bench is really thin
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Gomez would be useful right now
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
...eh.
Reimold preferably.
"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 20, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
oh you meant right this second
I figure Andino plays a Gomez-level 3B. Has 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 20, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
I mean right now
I feel like Andy can’t dump players after he trades for them. Getting rid of Olson/Hernandez were great idea, but damn, Andino and Freel don’t NEED to stay on the team.
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 don’t get how nobody seems to understand that Freel has a history of doing some things well like play lots of positions, get on base, and steal bases. What is everyone’s beef with Freel? He had a good spring.
"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 20, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
+1
he contributes, he isn’t a stud or a potential stud, but he is solid
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 20, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't care all that much because we need another infielder
But most people feel like he’s most definitely not a part of the future, and we have two guys in Montanez and Reimold who deserve shots, so why keep Freel?
If it were up to me, I’d keep Freel on the team, but sit his ass on the bench and let Pie fail totally and completely. Once Felix is done by June-ish, he’ll have had his shot, and then you bring up either Reimold or Montanez because right now they’d just go cold on the bench and they can’t play the infield either.
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
having a brain fart
but who plays 3rd?
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
Andino I assume
"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 20, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
they should at least have awarded 3rd to andino
shouldn’t there be a rule about nailing the player with the ball?
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
Well technically he dove into it, so I don’t like that idea.
"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 20, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Huff is DH. If you put the DH in the field the pitcher has to bat.
"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 20, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
maybe not with an injury? is there any kind of exception?
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
I don’t think so, no. If your roster isn’t constructed well enough to cover for an injury then that’s your problem, I assume.
"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 20, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
1-0 O's!
yay. small victories.
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
Isn't it 3-1?
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
Well if you look at the TOTAL score it is...
the small victory z is referring to is the 1-0 O’s lead in the inning.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
i am REALLY not awake yet
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
for the record
I’m really positive that Robby Andino can handle 3B for a game. Don’t fret, y’all. Freel is no gold glove 3B either.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Ehhhhrghhh... Hunter...
We know it’s Patriot’s Day. You’ve already mentioned it 100 times.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
y'know...
now would be a great time for the nicky the greek to jack one.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
or...
for ntg to walk and huff daddy to wake the fuck up.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Apr 20, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
grrrrrrr.
Boston announcer:
“Every time they play them [the O’s], it’s like a home game, whether it’s here in Fenway or down in Baltimore”
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
well, he's right
Which is the maddening part.
"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 20, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
2005, in Boston
sports radio guys are debating whether they should rename Fenway “Camden Yards North” because we were regularly kicking their asses up there. True story.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
holy shit
Nice GUN, Varitek.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
1 for 9 in throwing out baserunners
but he’s GRITTY
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
He’s the Captain!
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
izzy grabs a bag
nice
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
RED SOX
YANKEES
RED SOX
YANKEES
RED SOX
YANKEES
RED SOX
YANKEES
RED SOX
YANKEES
RED SOX
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RED SOX
YANKEES
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
same thing.
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
This week in my area FOX had Cubs-Cardinals or Yankees-Indians. Next week they switch it up with Cardinals-Cubs and Yankees-Red Sox.
"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 20, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
wasn't Andino driven in with two outs?
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
After watching Troy Patton Thursday
I can assure you our pipe line of pitchers will pay off in a couple of years. Gleason was called up from Fredrick and made his first start Sunday. He lost but showed promise against a solid Akron team.
well now I'm in class on gameday...
1st pitch to Ortiz. How far behind is this thing?
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
just a bit
"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 20, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I can assure you our pipe line of pitchers will pay off in a couple of years.
Dangerous thing to say. The Four Aces and Generation K were assured payoffs too.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Ask the Mets...
how depending on Bill Pulsipher, Paul Wilson and Jason Isringhausen worked out for them….
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
yup, that was Generation K
"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 20, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions
It was fun marketing. Since Generation X was all the angsty rage and pitchers get Ks, the Mets went, “HEY!!!”
"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 20, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
i just can't believe this is happening
are the baltimore orioles just the same shitty organization? when are they going to stop running up the white flag every time they go to boston?
I feel like part of it is mental?
I know they’re all professionals and stuff but when you lose the way they did with Guthrie the other day, I just don’t know.
Pitching, pitching, pitching
They have some, we don’t.
Sometimes, it’s just that simple.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
I have the same feeling sometimes
We have so much hope regarding our future, but we’ve had the same optimism in the past.
Sosa, Gibbons, Palmeiro, Miggy, Bedard, Cabrera, Mora, Roberts, Lopez, and others looked like a true contender going into a few years, but we went into the season and just tanked as usual.
Penn/Cabrera/Loewen were just as hyped as Tillman/Arrieta/Matusz.
My point is that we can keep saying that now it’s DIFFERENT, but we’re still the damn Baltimore Orioles.
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 then there is that wieters kid
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 20, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
One catcher isn't going to save an entire organization
This isn’t basketball.
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
Sosa, Gibbons, Palmeiro, Miggy, Bedard, Cabrera, Mora, Roberts, Lopez, and others looked like a true contender going into a few years
Really?? I don’t say this with hindsight, I say this because I was like, “They might finish in third.”
"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 20, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions
There were other years
Apart from 2005 where we looked like a legitimately strong team.
You can even look at our bullpen a few years ago; Flanny spent something like $50 million on a single bullpen, and even though they didn’t look like the best in the majors, it seemed as if they would, at the very least, hold their weight. The end result ended up being the second worst BP in the majors.
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
we didn't even look like that in 2005
seriously, were you just reading the team’s press releases?
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
c'mon
Sosa? Gibbons? No one outside the FO ever thought that team was going to win games. It was a pleasant surprise when they did.
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
I'm not even talking about just 2005
Gibbons had 100 RBIs one year, and most everyone else on that list was pretty promosing. Sosa was a stretch on my part, though, I’ll give you 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
Gibbons had 100 RBIs one year
I don’t see this to be mean, but: So? Lots of guys get 100 RBIs and many of them aren’t particularly good.
"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 20, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
say not see
"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 20, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I understand that Gibbons alone wasn't looking like a perennial all-star
But my point is that we’ve had this exact same optimism many times before, and that’s undeniable.
The idea of building the farm is a new thing, but O’s fans thinking that the future will be brighter is not.
I’m the biggest advocate of developing the minors in an effort to build toward the future, but I’ll be skeptical until I actually see tangible results.
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 my point is that we’ve had this exact same optimism many times before, and that’s undeniable.
When? When have we had a farm system that wasn’t crapped on by everyone that judges farm systems? Syd Thrift gutted our farm system and his guys drafted even worse.
"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 20, 2009 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions
1998-2000
2004-2005.
Again, the idea of a farm is brand new, but up until Andy got here, people still thought that we were just a few pieces away and could spend our way out of the cellar if Angelos just relinquished his power.
We have some nice kids coming up, but I’m not fully ready to pin my hopes and dreams on players with an unbelievable high flameout rate.
We’re in a good spot, but I’ve seen this organization fail far too many times before to fully commit to one cause.
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 guess I just didn’t buy into the marketing those years. I never thought those teams were going to be very good. They were filled with obvious holes.
"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 20, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I should also say I never liked Cabrera very much and that’s one of the reasons I relentlessly crapped on him. That came after people were impressed with his rookie season where he walked 89 and struck out 76. I was like, “How is that good?”
"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 20, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t remember Cabrera really being hyped as a minor leaguer, though, either.
(I guess he was rushed to fast to build up the hype, though). I mean, I remember hearing a lot more about Dubose, Bedard, Riley, etc. than D-cab.
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
He was a project and a half. I didn’t get Cabrera at all. Like how Gypsy didn’t get Crow (and then Servo).
“Tom? I don’t get you.”
“Nobody does, I’m the wind, baby!”
"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 20, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, who people?
there were a few years in the flanny regime where i thought, w/ a lot of luck and everything breaking the right way, the o’s could finnagle a wild card, but that wouldn’t mean that they were good necessarily.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Apr 20, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Webster, Alomar, Palmeiro, Cal, Baines, Anderson, Surhoff
Mussina, Erickson, Guzman.
They weren’t all-star team, but it wasn’t all that hard to buy into that squad.
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 have to actually work now
Might be home before the game ends.
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
Webster? Really?
The rest of those guys were getting old besides Mussina, Erickson wasn’t that good, and Guzman got hurt all the time.
"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 20, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
i guess it's different depending on where you were
if you read this blog from 2004, everyone thought the gibbons signing was ridiculous. everyone thought the sosa signing was a transparent attempt by the owner to get butts in the seats. there was no real dispute.
what the FO preaches as optimism and is very different from what a knowledgeable fanbase believes.
the optimism now is based on real pitchers who everyone in baseball agrees are special.
when hayden penn and adam loewen were the tops of our system, they were still not well-regarded by most of baseball.
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
Dude.....
CC didn’t start until 2005.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
yeah
That stuff all happened for the ’05 season though. So only the year was off.
"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 20, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, details
in retrospect, everyone was dumping on the signing before he didn’t pan out
you know what i mean. ;)
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
Sosa
Without steroids and corked bats could not hit water if he fell out of a boat in the middle of an ocean. He sucked in Baltimore.
It’s tough. I finally am fairly convinced that the organization is turning around, but that doesn’t make this year any easier on the eyes, nor does it guarantee success for Tillman/Arrieta/Matusz etc.
It takes a lot poor development and bad luck to be this bad for this long, it’ll take a lot of good development and good luck to turn it around.
But yeah, it sucks when it’s early 2009, 11 straight losing seasons, and we have to cross our fingers for 2010 or 2011 to have hope.
And to wayward’s point, it seems like the Orioles always find wacky ways to lose or exhibit their true level of craptitude in boston.
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
happy 4/20 everyone
heh heh.
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
The only thing I am feeling is a O's Team
That is tanking on the last game of the series as usually and preping for their performance next Sunday.
Me too! Mark Hendrickson lives in my town!
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
My cousin pitched against him in York Township ball...
he said Hendo hit one off of him that probably still hasn’t landed.
Is Pie at least looking good at the plate?
I can’t tell anything from Gameday but I can’t figure out why this kid is allowed to hold a bat.
not particularly
He looks like an athlete, though. He looks good in jeans.
"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 20, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
probably not
"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 20, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Bet he hates his mom, too.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Why were they comparing Roberts to Grich there?
Roberts smoked him every category… ??
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
I didn’t see it, but Grich is a borderline HOFer. Different eras.
"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 20, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
It was their numbers thru the first 900 or so games of their career
I didn’t get the point at all
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Update?
MLB Gameday stuck again
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Pedroia just doinked one off the wall to lead off the 5th
"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 20, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Pedroia double off the wall
BrianS slashes both wrists.
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
My cat just jumped up on the coffee table.
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
my cat is asleep
"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 20, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
One of mine has been gone almost completely nocturnal lately. Wakes up to eat, chase the other ones around, but otherwise sleeps all day and howls and knocks things over all night.
I think he’s mad at Peter Angelos.
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
I have four cats.
Anyone need one? Anyone? They’re all on crack.
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I volunteer at the cat adoption room at Petsmart on sundays. I’m always tempted to sneak one of mine in and trade it for one of the better behaved ones.
My wife would kill me, though.
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
I just need one damn dog to straighten these cats out.
That’s what I need.
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What is wrong with Brian Roberts? Married life finally setting in?
His is always angry lately
by Baysox39 on Apr 20, 2009 12:34 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
haha
"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 20, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I AM at school
Just sayin’.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
are you on this thread in your CLASSROOM?
sweet.
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
Uh, only between classes
Yeah, that’s it.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
is it too much to ask for two innings without a lead-off runner?
How about one that is just not in scoring position?
Yes. Yes it is.
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
What, step-son or something?
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
ZAUN is dempsey’s uncle.
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
I think he's Dempsey's kid's uncle. So like a brother.
Only not.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
You can't trust Wikipedia.
Wikipedia is a house built on a foundation of lies and with bricks made of misinformation. The mortar is still regular mortar though.
didn’t say it was right, just saying what it says….and i’m bored at work
by wiggitywhales on Apr 20, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
It takes longer with some than others, huh guys?
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/z/zaungr01.shtml?redir
http://baltimoresportsreport.com/2009/03/10/projections-gregg-zaun/
http://www.examiner.com/x-436-Baltimore-Orioles-Examiner~y2009m1d15-I-love-the-80s-Os-sign-Greg-Zaun
by wiggitywhales on Apr 20, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
So he's his godson then?
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
You're on my list, buddy.
Find me a link for the definition of “obtuse”.
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You're just not getting this, are you?
It’s OK, everyone’s a newbie once.
I’ll clue you in.
We know. Trust me.
We just like to make fun of the fact that O’s broadcasters feel the need to mention this fact every time ZAUN either plays against or for the orioles.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
wait a minute
Who’s related to ZAUN?
"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 20, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
wtf
"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 20, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t believe it. I need DNA evidence. And ZAUN doesn’t have DNA. He has ZNA.
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
+1
"Daddy, is Hevan like BIRDLAND?"
"No son, Hevan is BIRDLAND."
by BENNY BIRDMAN on Apr 20, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
next time on "WORLDS DEADLIEST CATCH"
"Daddy, is Hevan like BIRDLAND?"
"No son, Hevan is BIRDLAND."
by BENNY BIRDMAN on Apr 20, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Kidding aside...
that’s a badass Maryland flag on the back of ZAUN’s helmet.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
That thing’s a helmet. You’re totally right.
"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 20, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Maryland’s is the only state flag to which you can apply the adjective “badass” in any form. The other 49 wish they had one as cool as us.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 20, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Hendo has played with fire but overall what more could you ask of him today?
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Apparently....
a shut-out was required.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
no, this is exactly the kind of start we're looking from Hendo
however, were kind of anticipating being able to beat the living crap out of opposing pitching. Adam Jones is sorely missed
I question batting Izturis in the #2 slot.
There’s no hiding a bad bat that high in the order.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
Funny Booth Moment
“Red Sox have someone warming up in the bullpen.” Camera flashes to camera guy eating.
I was worried that somebody (probably wiggitywhales)
would be like “No, he’s with Kansas City,” or something.
just got home
how bad was hendo today?
"Daddy, is Hevan like BIRDLAND?"
"No son, Hevan is BIRDLAND."
so better than eaton
"Daddy, is Hevan like BIRDLAND?"
"No son, Hevan is BIRDLAND."
by BENNY BIRDMAN on Apr 20, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
next time on "DEADLIEST CATCH"
"Daddy, is Hevan like BIRDLAND?"
"No son, Hevan is BIRDLAND."
by BENNY BIRDMAN on Apr 20, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
WHAT?
RS announcers are saying that isn’t an error. homers.
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
or not (sigh)
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
We’re good at executing with runners on base.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Ah, good ol' John McKay
When asked about his team’s execution, he said…
“I’m for it.”
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
On a hot day
Sippin’ iced latte
Devious like Dennis Sarfate
Hot to trot-ay
Or maybe not-ay
Little did they know there was a baby in her bod-ay
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
+3
"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 20, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions
tell an old geezer
what’s that from?
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
thx.
i like the beastie boys. i discovered them about 10 years late.
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
also,
one of them is israel horowitz’s son.
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
who is...
?
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Apr 20, 2009 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
you mean which beastie?
or who is IH?
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
Who is IH
He asked it, I was thinking it.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
playwright.
somewhat celebrated american playwright. very prolific.
hit big early with Indian Wants the Bronx. maybe 30 plays?
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
An American dramatist, Israel Horovitz has written more than 50 produced plays, many of which have been translated and performed in more than 30 languages worldwide[citation needed]. Among his best-known plays are Line (which opened in 1974 and is now in its 35th year of continuous performance at off-Broadway’s 13th Street Repertory Theatre),Park Your Car in Harvard Yard, The Primary English Class, The Widow’s Blind Date, and The Indian Wants the Bronx, for which he won the Obie Award for Best Play.
His 1982 film Author! Author!, starring Al Pacino, is a largely autobiographical account of a playwright dealing with the stress of having his play produced on Broadway while trying to raise a large family. Other Horovitz films include the award-winning Sunshine, co-written with Istvan Szabo (European Academy Award – Best Screenplay), 3 Weeks After Paradise (which he directed and in which he starred), James Dean, an award-winning biography of the actor, and The Strawberry Statement (Prix du Jury, Cannes Film festival, 1970), a movie adapted from a journalistic novel by James Simon Kunen that deals with the student political unrest of the 1960s.
Horovitz had a long-term friendship with Irish playwright Samuel Beckett and often found in Beckett a thematic and stylistic model and inspiration for his own work[citation needed]. He has won numerous awards for his work, including two Obies, the Drama Desk Award, The Sony Radio Academy Award (for Man In Snow on BBC-Radio 4), an Award in Literature from The American Academy of Arts and Letters, The Governor of Massachusetts’ Leadership Award, and many others.
Horovitz is artistic director of the Gloucester Stage Company in Gloucester, Massachusetts, which he founded in 1979. He founded The New York Playwrights Lab in 1975, and still serves as the NYPL’s Artistic Director.
Horovitz has five children: film producer Rachael Horovitz (About Schmidt) (born 1961), television producer-director Matthew Horovitz (NBA network) (born 1964), Beastie Boy Adam Horovitz (born 1966) with Doris Keefe, and twins Hannah and Oliver Horovitz (born 1985) with Gillian Adams. He is currently married to Gillian Adams-Horovitz.
wiki.
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
NO WAY!!!!
Why didn’t anyone tell me????
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
I'm rather partial
to “Ill Communication” myself. Never really liekd “Paul’s Boutique.”
Now SC will proceed to tell me why that is a ridiculous statement.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Paul’s Boutique was a milestone for hip-hop production and sampling (which is an artform, because a lot of people do it really poorly). Check Your Head was also a five-star album (IMO). Ill Communication is pretty good but way behind those two. Waaay behind.
"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 20, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it comes down to
I didn’t like their choice of samples on PB
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
There are probably more instantly excellent songs on IC than on PB. Maybe. I dunno. But PB seeps into your braaaains.
"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 20, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
IC isn’t shit. But it lacks direction. PB pops into my head at random times even when I haven’t listened to it in months. Shadrach, par example… that is just a damn fine tune.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
i think the beats on that record...
are superb.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Apr 20, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
The production on PB blows everything of the same time period directly out of the water. Even It Takes a Nation of Millions. It’s not even close.
"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 20, 2009 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions
the dust brothers...
earned their reputation on shit like that. odelay is pretty freakin bad, too, and there was nothing sounding like that in the mid 90s.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Apr 20, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
huh...
if YOU can’t be pulled in by led zep samples, then, well…i dunno.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Apr 20, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions
"Hey Ladies"
kept me from trying out that album. God, I hated that song.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
"Triple Trouble" by the Beastie Boys
"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 20, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
not one of their best
And their worst album
"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 20, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
though...
check your head was a pretty admirable effort.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Apr 20, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
IMO
that is the best song on a pretty lame ass album
by Awesome Mike Awesome on Apr 20, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Sarfarty in
"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 think he looks like a bum...
but the bums always lose, which is why i’m so confused…or hopeful.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Apr 20, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I will never cease to laugh out loud at this.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
I think its funny because
when the kid said it, it made no fucking sense. But as soon as I saw this picture, I was like “Huh, he actually kinda does.”
It's randomness (yet truthfulness)
made it so perfect….
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
next time on "WORLDS DEADLIEST CATCH"
"Daddy, is Hevan like BIRDLAND?"
"No son, Hevan is BIRDLAND."
by BENNY BIRDMAN on Apr 20, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Hendo
totally did his job for this game. except one more inning would have been nice.
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
The moss-chinned munchkin.
He’s got “toolbag” written all over him.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
that was indeed
a very big Pop Up
by Awesome Mike Awesome on Apr 20, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
He's not a major leaguer
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Apr 20, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
well that should just about do 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
At least Pie can hit
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Apr 20, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions
for a NARC!
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Apr 20, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh good, "Leez" is warming up.
The guy everyone swears to me can be effective… at some point in the future.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
I want Garett Olson back
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Apr 20, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions
that movie is laaaaaaaaame
"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 20, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I watched it every year on my way to states for wrestling as a coach
It vexes me. I’m terribly vexed.
If that movie doesn’t make you want to battle, nothing will.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Lord of the Rings makes me want to battle, but Joaquin Phoenix does not.
"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 20, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, you guys ever hear of a guy called Matt Wieters?
He’s supposed to be pretty good. Maybe we can get him to play for the Orioles sometime.
I hear he plays for some barnstorming team in Virginia.
"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 20, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I heard he'd pitch inside
to Bob Gibson’s mother.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
I don't want him anywhere near this current team.
Lest the absolute fuckshit should rub off even slightly on him.
that is the worst reasoning ever
"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 20, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
is it too early...
to declare this team to be the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked?
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
Did you see the 2003 Tigers?
"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 20, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
2Pac cares, if don't nobody else care
"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 20, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
HA!
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Apr 20, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
They could have brought in JD Drew
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Apr 20, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess Hendo is MBP?
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
I'll give it to Freel
At least he managed to get out of this game.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Apr 20, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Could be worse
You could be a Nats and Caps fan right now…
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Liz
I have not been impressed. Not that Luke helped much on that play.
I guess he’s getting optioned to make room for Bergesen anyway, so at least this will be the last time we see him for a while.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 20, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions
I love getting a HBP against their worst hitter
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Apr 20, 2009 1:36 PM EDT reply actions
He's better than Pie
In fact, he was pretty good last year
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Apr 20, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Pie is nothing to use as a measuring stick.
Pie is a MacPhail favorite so he gets a pass regardless. I say give Pie at least 25 games and see where he stands.
Last year
Scott was 12 runs better than average according to the fielding bible (4th in ML).
http://fieldingbible.com/
According to fielding runs, he was 5.6 runs above average.
He was a better than average LF last year, despite that one play.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Apr 20, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate to get pounded by maybe it will do some good. See Wash Nats
They dumped at least 5 relievers yesterday and purchased contracts to bring people in
I think I'm done for today
"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 secret is he's not good at all
So no
"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 20, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Because that worked SOOOOOO well with Danny Cabs
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Geez, 9-1?
I’m kinda glad Gameday froze for as long as it did.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Looks like it works on a ship?
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Thank you.
I was going to say it, but I don’t want to hammer my own (sorta) catchphrase into the ground. Haha.
You serve 'em up
and I’ll knock ’em out.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Something about being a terrible team
Not only do you get outplayed, but the other team always seems to get luckier too. Fucking losers.
It's probably going to take a grand slam to kill this rally
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 20, 2009 1:50 PM EDT reply actions
That's one way to get runners off the bases
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
because they're up 12-1 and it gets Lowell out of 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 20, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I was thinking
that if you didn’t want him in anymore, PH for him. Or take him out defensively. PR for him as the rear runner in a bases loaded situation seems kinda silly.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
We get killed every last game of a series because......
we have one foot in the plane mentally. Sad for a professional team
So explain the first 3 in this series
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
I dont' believe this
I believe the orioles are just a bad baseball team. It’s a little early for the checking out mentally stuff.
However, I did not watch this game.
"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."
Trembley should just leave guys out there when we are done
So they can get hammered and hammered until they figure out how to pitch. Look at it as “old school” practice. Why waste other arms that will get pounded the next day?
I Hate Justin "Dickhead" Pedroia
It is something about that guy that gets under my skin. Pesky bastard.
It’s not going over.
"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 20, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
We stink on defense. That is what's so suprising.
Just not ready to play baseball. No excuse for a major league team. But I still love them.
This is so not birdland
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
Also
See the last game of the Rays series, the MFY series and the Rangers series. All of those last games were a complete beat down. No interest in competing. No interest in anything but getting on the aircraft and going to the next detination. Please see RedSox game that started today at 1105.
You're working with a real large sample size here...
I think the reality is that the wins in the first 2 games of each of those series were flukes rather than the team “checking out” in the last game.
hey people
quick break in between classes…. thank god i am not able to watch the game at all today….. freakin’ embarrassing.
so much for taking at least 1 of these 4 games so that we could still be over .500.
over and out.
whomever does the recap...
Don’t put upa poll. NO ONE on this team deserves Birdlandery today. We scored our ONE run by accident practically.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
actually...
hendo does, i think.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Apr 20, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
He did after the MDM, too.
I thought he was going to have a stroke after that game.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
This game prompted a one word email from my father:
“Shit!”
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
O's send down Liz to Norfolk IMMEDIATELY after the game.
Well, that didn’t take long.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
SC
Any chance to could lobby the big dogs to put the [new] tag back on new comments? Sometimes the old shitty work laptop doesn’t translate the shortcut keys right (read “AT ALL”) and I have to search through the whole damn 600 comment thread. If there was still that [new] tag I could just crtl-f “[new]” and it would take me there. Just wondering. Thanks.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
I'm still waiting
for commenting on the mobile version to go active…
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
yeah that'll be awesome
although on my iTouch I don’t have any trouble going to the regular, non-mobile page and comments work. But that’s a no-go on my blackberry.
"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."
Heavens to Murgatroyd!
Helluva day, men, helluva day. I was (mercifully) busy attending to other things this morning. I won’t begrudge anyone who feels it’s just all too horrible to recap, like how Frank Costanza can’t talk about Korea. But I feel that this, at least, needs to be said;
Jesus Christ, what the motherfuck happened out there today?
"This ain't a football game. We do this every day."
by Fear and Trembley on Apr 20, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions
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