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GameThread: Rays (15-18) @ Orioles (13-19)

Tampa Bay Rays at Baltimore Orioles, May 12, 2009 7:05 PM EDT


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Game time is 7:05. The last time the O's faced Andy Sonnanstine, they beat him like a government mule. In his season debut on April 10 in Baltimore, Sonnanstine went 4.2 innings, allowing five earned on eight hits and four walks. He only walked four in his next three starts combined, but he put another four on base free against the Red Sox on May 1. Sonnanstine is walking 3.35 per nine this year, as compared to 1.72 BB/9 last season. It's a huge difference considering how hittable he is (which is also jumping up in '09, with a .277 BAA last year, .313 this year). But he has given up just one home run. Which probably isn't sustainable.

The O's and the beat writers and everyone keep talking about Hendrickson moving to a long relief spot, where he'll be "valuable." It's kind of frustrating talk in a way, but you have to remember the word "valuable" doesn't mean to baseball folk and those that intimately cover them what it means to most of us. There is some "value" in Hendrickson being a long reliever; part of that comes with getting him the hell out of the rotation. There's gold in them there hills! Hendrickson beat the Rays that same April 10 for his only win of the year. He's yet to post a single Quality Start, in part because he simply doesn't have the stamina to go six innings, and that's not his fault. It'd be "valuable" for him to not be a starter and be available to pitch three innings out of the pen when we need him.


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Andy Sonnanstine 1-3 7 6 0 0 0 0 32.2 42 22 21 1 12 20 5.79 1.65


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Mark Hendrickson 1-4 8 6 0 0 0 0 26.1 36 23 15 7 12 18 5.13 1.82


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Sonnanstine looked really sharp against the Yanks last week – better than the game line shows (7.1 IP / 6H / 2ER / 0 BB / 4 SO) and despite a sometimes-generous strike zone. They started hitting him in the 7th but up ’til then he kept ahead of the count, threw strikes and didnt walk any.

On the other hand we seem to hit him pretty well – esp, Nicky Huff Roberts and ZAUN, who is hitting .600 vs Andy over the last 4 years. Go figure.

by typozzz on May 12, 2009 5:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pie is back in left and Lou gets to be DH today.

Brian Roberts – 2B
Adam Jones – CF
Nick Markakis – RF
Aubrey Huff – 1B
Melvin Mora – 3B
Lou Montanez – DH
Gregg Zaun – C
Felix Pie – LF
Cesar Izturis – SS
Mark Hendrickson – LHP

- Thanks Roch!

by typozzz on May 12, 2009 6:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The 6, 7, 8, and 9 spots… what a blackhole of suck. It least Izzy brings his glove.

"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.

by birdman on May 12, 2009 6:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NICE play Pie

That’s the good glove we’ve been hearing about.

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 12, 2009 7:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

9 pitch inning :)

8 for strikes :)

Penny: I’m a Sagittarius, which probably tells you way more than you need to know.
Sheldon: Yes, it tells us that you participate in the mass cultural delusion that the sun’s apparent position relative to arbitrarily defined constellations at the time of your birth somehow affects your personality.
Penny: (puzzled) Participate in the what?
~ Big Bang Theory

by Aldoran on May 12, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Adam Jones, son!

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Vernon Wells?

Did anyone see him there at #5?

by TBA on May 12, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Adam Jones is awesome

by math_geek on May 12, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm so tired of facing the Rays

They seem to be intent on being considered the scourge of the earth along with the Yankees and Red Sox. Those guys are so unlikable.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not on that floppy dive he's not

but he has made two good plays and the dive didn’t make anything any worse. plus he made a nice throw. let’s see what he does with the bat.

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 12, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i wonder if he threw a ball in that pic.

"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.

by birdman on May 12, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man, Hendrickson sucks.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

81-mph fastball

Now that’s what I’m talking about! Not.

by fishoutawata on May 12, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fuck you Tampa Bay

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hendo, you suck, deal with it.

"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.

by birdman on May 12, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

(chuckles)

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't yank him now

Then you just end up with two losses for the price of one.

by fishoutawata on May 12, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess it was pretty foolish of me to think we had a chance at winning tonight.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Eh, we'll see.

But man, I can’t wait to see someone not named Mark Hendrickson starting for the O’s.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we still have a chance...

but it involves an ingame trade of Hendrickson to Tampa

http://www.mvn.com/oriolecentral

by Oriole on May 12, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and only if we get Longoria in return

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He just threw him the SAME pitch 3x

What’d he think, Longoria can’t hit the curve? When he’s already had two looks at it?

by fishoutawata on May 12, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

worst pitcher ever why did we ever sign that bum

by huggie on May 12, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

To pitch in 3 inning stints out of the bullpen

and make spot starts.

Also, I think you’re forgetting the legendary Brian Burress, he was/is worse than Hendrickson.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Russ Ortiz, Victor Zambrano, Jim Brower, and Paul Shuey beg to differ

but Mark’s working his way into that class tonight

http://www.mvn.com/oriolecentral

by Oriole on May 12, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I still think it's hard to top Ryan Bukvich

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jim Fucking Brower.

GODDAMN he was bad. I mean, BAD.

"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis

by 2632 on May 12, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Calvin Maduro, anyone?

Howsabout Jose Mercedes? Or the late-vintage Doug Drabek that pitched for the Os? He was pretty awful.

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 12, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he was very bad.

I still vote for Mercedes. He got 31 starts in 2001, and put up an ERA+ of 77.

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 12, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, we sure did

I just looked at Daal…in 03 for us he had an ERA+ of 71. But at least he only got 17 starts.

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 12, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Worst ever?

Dude, check out what Danny Cabrera is doing these days. And that’s against NL lineups with one guaranteed out. It COULD be worse.

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Before this start

Hendrickson ERA+ 95 in six starts.
Daniel “Nuke” Cabrera ERA+ 90 in seven starts.

"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.

by birdman on May 12, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There we go!

Maybe Trembley shouldn’t be so predjudicial against Montanez.

by The Fat Bird on May 12, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Melvin Mora can hustle

and Monty can hit

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Has Hendrickson finally pitched his way out of the rotation?

Please, Dave? Please? I know he’s got “veteran presence” and “experience” and he’s a “versatile lefty.” But really he’s just bad.

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 12, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

damn it lou.

"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.

by birdman on May 12, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TERRIBLE

Awful, awful decision to send him home. Palmer knew it right away.

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 12, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow. Send him in Juan?

Even Tom “windmill” Trebblehorn wouldn’t have sent him

http://www.mvn.com/oriolecentral

by Oriole on May 12, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Treblehorn never met a runner he couldn't send.

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 12, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good call Samuel

And Hannah, slide under the catcher.

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It is the will of the baseball gods.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was our shot at a big inning

and we just blew it.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There's still only one out.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wieters watch?

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm so tired of all this talk of how great Longoria is

I so want Wieters to shut them up. It’s pretty easy to tell I absolutley loathe the Rays.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don;t think Wieters is going to have the power numbers Longo has

Longo is goooooooood, but yes, you’re right, let’s get this dude up here pretty darn soon

by Timmy L. on May 12, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn I thought Izzy was going yard there

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's never fair to say things like that

There are different outcomes with different situations.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Way to hold up the catcher there, Juan.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ZAUN

would’ve barreled into that catcher so hard that Navarro would’ve exploded in a big, wet cloud.

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 12, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can one of you guys go coach third?

by The Fat Bird on May 12, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This would be a good time

for B-Rob to snap out of it.

by fishoutawata on May 12, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Baserunning seminar tomorrow

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey now

My 12 year olds are better than that.

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What the hell is wrong with this team's baserunning?

I want to like Diamond Dave, I really truly do. But this team makes a lot of bad, fundamental baserunning mistakes, and who do we blame for that? Are they all just idiots?

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 12, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Clearly, yes

At least when it comes to baserunning. This shit has been going on since the beginning of last season, and there has been zero improvement.

by fishoutawata on May 12, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

FINISH HIM!

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This baserunning bullshit stopped being funny a while ago

Can we knock it off please?

Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008

by Eat More Esskay on May 12, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

everyone has either walked or gotten on base, and

we fuck things up on the basepaths, alll year long

by Timmy L. on May 12, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was such a weird play.

I wonder if Izturis was too close to slide by the time the play was made.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fortunately for us

BJ Upton doesn’t seem to be the same player he was last year.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I see Hendo is sucking absolute SHIT as usual.

Also Izzy what the FUCK slide you lazy motherfucker!

by O'sFan21 on May 12, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

SON!

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ADAM JONES, SON!

IN THE FUCKING HOUSE!

Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008

by Eat More Esskay on May 12, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Remember when scouts used to compare him to Mike Cameron

I think he’s past that now.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eric Davis!

"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green

by Baysox39 on May 12, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Griffey.

Without the injuries.

Aim high, I say.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aim high?

I’ll wager you you never saw the healthy Eric Davis

by drj on May 12, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Adam Jones, son!

BAMF.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ADAM JONES, SON.

"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis

by 2632 on May 12, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jones is a beast!

"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.

by birdman on May 12, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Adam Jones son

fuck your baserunning, I’ll win this game myself.

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 12, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Adam Jones, Son!

"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green

by Baysox39 on May 12, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."

by dayzd toe on May 12, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hendricks Gone

"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green

by Baysox39 on May 12, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sign :-(

"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green

by Baysox39 on May 12, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sighn

"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green

by Baysox39 on May 12, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh good Bass in the game, that’ll show them.

"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.

by birdman on May 12, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We really could used that double play

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

cesar you goddamn bum! gotta make that play fool!

by huggie on May 12, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ManHorse!!!!

"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green

by Baysox39 on May 12, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Which suggests an entirely more positive interpretation

of horseshit! We were way to hard on him. We love ya, Aubrey. You are Birdland.

by fishoutawata on May 12, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So Huff can field now

Who knew?

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Theres the double play we coulda used

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Aubrey has ups.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hell yeaaa

by huggie on May 12, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

But wait, how is the inning over

when no runs were scored?

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That bottom ticker annoys the shat out of me

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah luckily I have HD

But on the regular channel, MASN looks more like Fox News.

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HUFF

Keep that trade stock rising!

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 12, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We gotta score this run

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ha i love how gary always calls pitches incorrectly

and sometimes, palmer doesn’t even bother correcting him

by Timmy L. on May 12, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Huff would've run him the fuck over.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

As a third base coach

if your not getting guys thrown out at home, your not doing your job.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah..

ask the windmill. What was his name again? Seriously. I can’ remember.

Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."

by dayzd toe on May 12, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What the fuck was that?

What a stupid decision by Samuel…

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree.

He got lucky, and I’m happy, but that was a terrible decision.

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 12, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If that ball hadn't been thrown to the cutoff

Then Aubrey is out with a half-decent throw.

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet Jesus Samuel

That was crazy. Lucky. But crazy.

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 12, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dood

Huff was just reaching 3rd when BJ got the ball. What a shitty series of throws

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."

by dayzd toe on May 12, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Samuel reveals his true genius

Only by that horrible decision in the last inning could he have set up that play. He lulled the Rays into a false sense of security, figuring the Orioles won’t send a runner again. Then WHAM! Huff Daddy crosses the plate.

Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008

by Eat More Esskay on May 12, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Montanez had a pretty sweet stroke there.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweet Swinging Lou

"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green

by Baysox39 on May 12, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I expect hits from Zaun and Pie now

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What's our Balfour Doctrine?

HIT ’EM HARD!

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A very unfortunate name

for a pitcher. I’d much rather sign Mr. Strikethree, don’t you think?

by fishoutawata on May 12, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

See also Baliey, Homer

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Balfour’s chief historical contribution was more a Declaration than a Doctrine. But I’ll allow it.

Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008

by Eat More Esskay on May 12, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What can I do?

It’s called the Balfour doctrine.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm betting David Price will be in Tampa Soon

I hope not though, I like Andy

http://www.mvn.com/oriolecentral

by Oriole on May 12, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

David Price has most certainly not been doing well lately

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

G'night Andy

If you hurry you can catch up with Henny and go get an early dinner somewhere.

by typozzz on May 12, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

For those who care

3-1 Bruins over ’Canes. I think we got another game seven.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't care much who wins

As a Caps fan, if we take care of business, I want to face a team that had to go through a seven game series as well. Actually, I want the ’Canes to win, just in seven instead of six.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow. Sounds good

"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green

by Baysox39 on May 12, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Double steal

Avoid the GIDP.

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Zaun seems to be seeing Balfour's pitches well.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I think so.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How can Pie take a pitch like that?

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I mean it was a good pitch

he’d probably roll over it a bit, but it’s better trying to beat out a double play than to strike out looking.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uncle Jim:

“missing cutoff mans.”

nice. Think he’s been hitting up some of 3DG stash?

Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."

by dayzd toe on May 12, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

possibly

earlier he referred to Akinori Iwawiri, i believe.

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 12, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You guys act like Palmer's a bad announcer

You guys should really hear some other team color commentators. Ever listened to Bob Walk of the Pirates?

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does he still say 'Devil Rays'

Although I think that’s awesome, it’s still incorrect

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do too.

I don’t give a shit about their re-branding.

"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis

by 2632 on May 12, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think either one of them are bad announcers...

I think they have some of the best idiosyncrasies in the game. Gary, what, with his drinking, and Jim with his desire to talk about all things Jim… and Red Rock.

Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."

by dayzd toe on May 12, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

GOOD ONE ROCH

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

AND AGAIN!

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Amber has a huge rock on her finger

"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green

by Baysox39 on May 12, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Promise ring?

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, she supposedly married

a guy who was a minor league hockey player.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

She is a catch for sure.

"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green

by Baysox39 on May 12, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What happened to Pie?

That Wiggy’s coming out?

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So, Pie tossed or benched?

Radio seems confused, well, more than usual.

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No idea.

TV guys are confused too.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's why he took that 3rd strike

Pie had some bad seafood.

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

man, i haven't head this phrase in forever.

"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.

by birdman on May 12, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is the fattest left fielder I have ever seen.

"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis

by 2632 on May 12, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kevin Mitchell played left field.

Kevin Mitchell was pretty fat, too.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Adam Dunn

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He spends more time in right field these days.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm pretty sure

I saw Pete Incaviglia play LF a few times in his Os days. Fattest.

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 12, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hwiggingggton goes to left-- the man can do anything!

"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.

by Titov on May 12, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If you move the DH to the field

You lose the DH for the rest of the game and the pitcher has to bat.

by dkdc on May 12, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Diamond Dave managed to do it last year

Which to me is pretty inexcusable.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You remember our terrible hitting SS situation, right?

There was a good reason for it, that reason being Luis Hernandez.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WAT

that’s hilarious

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish somebody would change that back

I love Wikipedia, I wish people wouldn’t mess around with it.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tillman pitching well

4 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 6 K, 1 BB.

Does Norfolk have a better rotation than Baltimore?

Tillman/Hernandez/Hill/Waters/Pauley

by dkdc on May 12, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pie needs to leave that Sushi alone

"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green

by Baysox39 on May 12, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pie has "stomach discomfort" sez Ferd-- which is Moses quoting the tablets, of course...

"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.

by Titov on May 12, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Last year during ST, actually.

Testicular torsion, I believe, sounds incredibly uncomfortable.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There we have it...

PA with Swine Flu.

Ok, just stomach problems, but whatever

Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."

by dayzd toe on May 12, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he got some scallops from the same place Cintron did last year.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Perhaps

he just wasn’t used to Mrs. Joba’s brand of Meth.

Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."

by dayzd toe on May 12, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bass is doing well.

If he can at least get us into the 6th or 7th that would be a huge success

"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green

by Baysox39 on May 12, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jays 3-0, Halladay 1-hitting the Yerks in the 7th, hee-hee.

"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.

by Titov on May 12, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wieters is going through a mini-slump again

His OBP remains high, but his BA has slipped from just over .301 to .281.

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Meanwhile Tillman has pitched a shutout through 5

His ERA sits at 2.10.

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wouldn't it be nice

If they brought up Hill and Tillman at the same time. Would love it if I never saw Hendrickson start a game again and never saw Eaton in an Orioles uniform again

by O! on May 12, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like the sentiment

But Chris is still barely 21, and there is no real reason to call him up before the August.

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's up to 9 K's tonight through 5.2 IP

Just saying.

They won’t call him up yet, though.

by dkdc on May 12, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

His control thus far is beyond encouraging

But again, there is no downside to leaving him in Norfolk.

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure there is

We have to watch Adam Eaton pitch every 5 days.

by dkdc on May 12, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

but bringing him up isn't sending us to the Series this year.

So, really, that’s not a downside… this year.

Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."

by dayzd toe on May 12, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, he should be brought up some time this year

So he gets his debut out of the way and has a better chance at contributing next year.

I’m not worried about his age, he looks to be one of those special players that’s just ready. Give him another month or so and then call him up.

He just struck out #10, by the way.

by dkdc on May 12, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm all for an August call-up if things continue to go well

But Tillman did start to wear down late last season.

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’m building a bomb shelter. It’s a sign of the Apocalypse, I tell ya!

“And ye shall know the End Times are nigh when The Deity bats below .280…”

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well considering that we want him up as soon as possible

It’s kind of disappointing that Matt has slugged just over .400 in nearly 100 ABs, and hasn’t been dramatically improving.

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm starting to think maybe Andy had it right

in convincing us all Matt needed some time in AAA. Maybe it wasn’t all contract dates after all…

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Probably

I think Andy was just as high on Matt as the rest of us, but MacPhail likely figured that it was better to be safe than sorry and let him work out any possible kinks in Norfolk.

I’m not sure you can say that a guy is slumping after a full 100 AB, Wieters is probably just not being pitched to by former major leaguers.

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's hitting doubles but not HRs

Maybe Norfolk is unkind to him?

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He actually has much better numbers at home in every category

I think that Matt is simply not being pitched to as is evidenced by the fact that his OBP hovers around .400 while both his SLG and BA remain relatively low.

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tough to hit when almost nothing's in the strike zone.

The way he’s getting pitched, it sounds like he could not lift the bat off his shoulder for 4 days and still have an OBP of 1.000 before pitchers noticed.

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has the 2 hottest hitters in the IL behind him

A tough tough situation for pitchers.

K rate a little high, walking a lot.

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a feeling

that K rate will come down, and while the walks may level off, I don;t think he’ll have the same learning curve Adam Jones had last year, when it took almost 5 months to lay off high fastballs and and bad curves. And look what Adam Jones has turned into…

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I could care less about his AVG as long as the OBP stays high

But a low SLG% is troubling as we don’t want a single hitter.

Obviously I don’t think these numbers are at all indicative of what Matt will do in the majors, but it’s just interesting to note that after a year of tape on Wieters, the highest level on competition outside of the bigs appears to be adjusting well.

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm waiting for Wieters to play like a human

and have everyone panic when he hits .220 at first. It happens, expect it. Not saying he’ll be bad at baseball but he was using aluminum bats less than two years ago. The majors are completely different, and maybe he’s like the bright young student that was so good that he was able to do well without too much effort. Or maybe everyone is right and he’ll be ROY.

One thing for sure, he’s not going to be a singles hitter.

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whooosh! Bass Masterson!

"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.

by Titov on May 12, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright we need some tack on runs.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on May 12, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fred goes on the Dumbo ride everyday he wakes up.

Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."

by dayzd toe on May 12, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1. In fact, many people confuse them.

"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.

by Titov on May 12, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

YAY!!!

Story Time with Uncle Jim

Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."

by dayzd toe on May 12, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to suck, Memlo. Joe: "There is no lack of drama in anything Melvin does."

"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.

by Titov on May 12, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's not a Gold Glove play, Adam.

Torii Hunter wouldn’t do that.

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure Torii's done that before

It happens to everyone.

But that type of shit better not happen more often than every few years or so.

by dkdc on May 12, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I used aTorri

because The Sun article mentioned that’s who Adam is using a a model as OF, and told Torii he wants to take his Gold Glove award.

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doctor Jones >> Torii Hunter

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right now? Sure

I wouldn’t mind Adam having Torii’s career numbers, though, if we can get the prime to last about 2 years longer,

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

AJ has more potential for power

Hunter is a .500 SLG in a good year. Jones can beat that.

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This year, he certainly is showing that potential.

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm starting to think the 100 RBI is a possibility

28? Man, that’s a pretty good number for him to reach. I’d be happy with 22 or so.

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well he is on pace for 40 haha

he will NOT hit 40, but if he has 15-18 at all star break… i think it is possible

by Timmy L. on May 12, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was not birdland

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No. It wasn't.

Does it detract from his 2 HR 4 RBI night at the plate?

Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."

by dayzd toe on May 12, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If that guy scores, subtract one HR

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No need to subtract.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was unusual.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I blame the guy

  Who tried to nickname him Adam “Bazooka” Jones

by O! on May 12, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"Bazooka"

is not Birdland.

by Steve. on May 12, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

AJ's a double bubble guy, anyway.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I remain partial to "Bubbles"

However in accordance to the bylaws put forth by the subcommittee, until others begin to use the term, I will stick with “Adam Jones, Son!”

Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."

by dayzd toe on May 12, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Although “son!” typically doesn’t get capitalized.

Just sayin’.

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Adam Jones!

Gets bailed out.

by dkdc on May 12, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes, yes they will.

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeaaaaaaaaaaaa

by huggie on May 12, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That’s how you pick a teammate up.

Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."

by dayzd toe on May 12, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It will be interesting to see if

Adam uses two hands on the next fly ball.

"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green

by Baysox39 on May 12, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

it will be interesting to see

if adam catches the next fly ball

by Timmy L. on May 12, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wieters looks more and more like Joe Mauer everyday

He isn’t hitting 27 homers.

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's hitting doubles, though.

And I’ll take Joe Mauer all day every day over pretty much every other catcher in baseball.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Plus it's early

Dude didn’t fluke his way into 25 HRs last year.

by dkdc on May 12, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Last year might have been more of an aberration, though

Because Matt never was a huge power hitter in college.

That being said, I’d definitely take a switch hitting catcher with an astronomical OBP over a slugging catch with a decent AVG/OBP.

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BTW

Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."

by dayzd toe on May 12, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

so far, tonight.

Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."

by dayzd toe on May 12, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think he's done after 4 inning

baez will come in, hasn’t pitched since saturday

by Timmy L. on May 12, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And finish the game, right?

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

(sometimes)

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wiggy gets a hit!

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Blueberry?

The way he was running I figured it was chocolate chip.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's gone now

we’ll never know what kind it was

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wiggy! ker-blam!

nice double, big guy.

by typozzz on May 12, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wiggity moving his ISO into double digits

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

B-Rob doesn't seem comfortable this season. Not the same hitter.

Did he get married or something?

"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green

by Baysox39 on May 12, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Looked fine the first 3 weeks

It’s a slump. It happens.

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by duck on May 12, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hope that's not appendicitis for Pie.

No fun at all there, but good thing that UMD hospital is only like 2 minutes from the park.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hopkins isn't much further....

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by duck on May 12, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok doctor!!

just make that previous catch ;-)

by Timmy L. on May 12, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he caught it

and with one hand!

by Steve. on May 12, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like Adam Jones, son! is back to even on defense

after sporting a -1 on the earlier gaffe.

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Adam Jones >> Outfield Wall

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Go, Ty, go!

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fudge brownies in the LF corner!

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

That would get him going.

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and scrappy, unfortunately

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

drink responsibly?

orioles fans?? uhhhhhh nice try gary

by Timmy L. on May 12, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He should speak for himself

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There’s a reason why he always says, “Please drink.” Then adds “responsibly” as an afterthought.

Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008

by Eat More Esskay on May 12, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have noticed that as well

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

NIce golf swing Nicky

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon, Memlo, pick this guy up.

"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.

by Titov on May 12, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No.

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thx for nuttin'.

"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.

by Titov on May 12, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Halladay cg win, absolute dominance

i’d much rather see the jays in first than MFY or PHN

by Timmy L. on May 12, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's what I said about the TBs all last year

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

These Jays ain't no Rays

They don’t have the talent to keep this up. They are riding career years from mid 30s batters and journeyman pitchers.

by dkdc on May 12, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

They have yet to play MFY or PHN

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup. In descending order of tolerability: 1. Rayz. 2. Jayz. 3. Tied for last: Yerks 'n' Sawx

"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.

by Titov on May 12, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope.

I can barely tolerate the Rays. The BJs are on the same level as the MFY and PHN for me.

Cito Cucks.

That is all.

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blow Jays were the first team I ever hated.

And the grudge has never died.

"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis

by 2632 on May 12, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

For me PNH hatred is all-consuming

I was looking forward to living my whole life without ever seeing them win. Oh well.

Notice how their last game on the coast is the 17th – of THIS month? And how no current member of the team ever gets connected with steroids? So, what leverage does George Mitchell have on Kenesaw Molehill Selig?

You can't fix stupid. Stupid is forever.

by sluggo 2.0 on May 12, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cito indubitably Cucks. And baseball shouldn't be played on a pool table. But the rest I can live with.

Oh, wait: Halladay getting outrageous calls, consistently, at home. That cucks too.

"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.

by Titov on May 12, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wieters is 0-4

Tillman’s final line – 6 IP/5 H/0 ER/10 K/2 BB

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMN......

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And only 2 BB to go with it....

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

4 and 5 hitters could not get the ball out of the infield.

"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green

by Baysox39 on May 12, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Where is Chris Ray?

I would love to see him come in for the 9th

"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green

by Baysox39 on May 12, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That’s exactly what I was thinking…

by TBA on May 12, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looking for Ty's snack stash?

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can't hide it in the bullpen

Georgie Porgy will find it

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green

by Baysox39 on May 12, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's almost as if JJ has too much movement on the ball

and he has to throw it high to hit the strike zone, and that’s where he’s getting into trouble.

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

easy force plays are, though.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guess who's pitching the 9th for us. Go ahead, guess.

"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.

by Titov on May 12, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fat Brim?

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 12, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All-Star Closer George Sherrill?
  • sigh * remember when we used to say that without irony?

by typozzz on May 12, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're letting Ty pitch, too?

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hint: If you have a history of bladder or lower intestinal dysfunction, you may wish to avoid this inning. Ask your doctor.

"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.

by Titov on May 12, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zaun shows Lou how to take a walk

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Flat Brim warming up

Last time out he had a good outing.

"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green

by Baysox39 on May 12, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good News:

Two of the first three Rays batters in the 9th are lefties.

Bad News:

The righty is Longoria.

by dkdc on May 12, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A mini-sweep of the Red Sox?

YES!! OMG YES!!!

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The day Jay Payton was the greatest man that ever lived.

If only for a moment.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel like we have had this exact conversation before

But it’s still funny.

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure it's happened before.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

THis has all happened before

and will happen again.

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We have now lost the DH

Should be interesting when this game goes to extras.

by dkdc on May 12, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Or he lacks confidence in Wiggy's glove.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Luckily DH bats 6th

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here comes the nibbling

"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green

by Baysox39 on May 12, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's been doing that all day

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Almost losing games is exciting!

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's 1

So far, so good….

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OK, I thought that was strike 3

I need to learn to count.

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well NOW it's 1 out

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Top 9

Here comes Mr. Excitement for his Mr. Inconsistency

"On my tombstone just write, 'The sorest loser that ever lived.'"
Earl Weaver

by matman008 on May 12, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he's gonna use up all of his strikes on this AB

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK, enough with the stupid foul balls....

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

recording a first out? George go get checked out, it might be swine

"On my tombstone just write, 'The sorest loser that ever lived.'"
Earl Weaver

by matman008 on May 12, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good eye

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"Sherrill has pretty good movement tonight." Coincidentally, so do my bowels.

"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.

by Titov on May 12, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Beats it going over the wall...

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He missed a lot

but when he connects…

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

* misses

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Love the slow-mo.

Lookit that blubber fly!

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 12, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

George blowing some heat tonight...

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ask and ye shall receive....

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yesssss, George!

"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.

by Titov on May 12, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon George!

Ten minutes at the post game buffet, alone, if you get this guy!

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 12, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wigginton's been there since he came out of the game.

There’s nothing left.

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn, George, where has THIS been?

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

O!

"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.

by Titov on May 12, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I!

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

O!

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

E!

"I'm having an interment camp constructed under the stadium specifically for Yankees & Red Sox fans" - 11:08 AM Apr 15th from digsby in reply to BaltimoreMD

by getxstoked on May 12, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

S!

"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.

by Titov on May 12, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

MAGIC MAGIC MAGIC 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.

by Titov on May 12, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I!

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Orioles win! Theeeeeeeeeee Orioles win!

"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green

by Baysox39 on May 12, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

FIST PUMP!

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nicely done, George. Nicely done.

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good night, game over, drive home safely

and we’ll be back with the LOVELY totals.

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A curve ball when they don't expect it doesn't need to be a great curve ball. That's one of the nice things about changing speeds.

There are two different types of curves – those you try to throw for strikes and don’t care if the break is as sharp and those you try to bury guys with where you really snap it off.

by O'sFan21 on May 12, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Birdland

Montanez?
Sherrill?
Jones?
Bass?

"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green

by Baysox39 on May 12, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JONES

Two dinger nights are BIRDLAND

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on May 12, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uhh

AJ…

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

JONES

"On my tombstone just write, 'The sorest loser that ever lived.'"
Earl Weaver

by matman008 on May 12, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOVE Adam Jones, son!

MY plan’s just hit the ball as hard as I can….there’s really not a lot of thinking that’s going on in my head."

LOVE Adam Jones. And no excuses for the catch. He admits “it was a mistake I made.” Nicely done.

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Amber says "Jones is Birdland"

I concur

"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green

by Baysox39 on May 12, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

*gavel*

"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy

by CoachOfEarl on May 12, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dr. Jones wins tongiht, but Bass definitely gets a Fish Pump!!

"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.

by Titov on May 12, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Adam Jones is my favorite Oriole

since I was ten years old and Brady jacked 50

by Steve. on May 12, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dempsey and Hunter are actually giving Hendrickson credit

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

by Baltimo on May 12, 2009 10:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Brian Bass voted AT&T Player of the Game?

Those people are on DRUGS!

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 12, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fish Pump!

"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.

by Titov on May 12, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes!

"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.

by birdman on May 13, 2009 1:54 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So are TWO homeruns for 4 RBI

Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.

by duck on May 13, 2009 6:49 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

On Baseball Tonight

Kruk just did a segment saying that the Dr. Jones and Longoria (mentioned Nick too) are the kind of players that will keep baseball going despite the Mannys, ARods, Clemenses etc.

by O! on May 12, 2009 10:53 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

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