GameThread: Rays (15-18) @ Orioles (13-19)
by Scott Christ on May 12, 2009 5:46 PM EDT
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PrintTampa Bay Rays at Baltimore Orioles, May 12, 2009 7:05 PM EDT
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.
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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.
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
81-mph fastball
Now that’s what I’m talking about! Not.
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
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.
(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
Can't yank him now
Then you just end up with two losses for the price of one.
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
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
we still have a chance...
but it involves an ingame trade of Hendrickson to Tampa
http://www.mvn.com/oriolecentral
and only if we get Longoria in return
"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy
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?
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
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
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
Jim Fucking Brower.
GODDAMN he was bad. I mean, BAD.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
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
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
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
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.
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.
There we go!
Maybe Trembley shouldn’t be so predjudicial against Montanez.
Melvin Mora can hustle
and Monty can hit
"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy
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
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.
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
Wow. Send him in Juan?
Even Tom “windmill” Trebblehorn wouldn’t have sent him
http://www.mvn.com/oriolecentral
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
Good call Samuel
And Hannah, slide under the catcher.
"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy
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
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
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
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
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
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
Damn I thought Izzy was going yard there
"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy
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
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
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
This would be a good time
for B-Rob to snap out of it.
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
wow this game is sloppy
bad defense, bad baserunning
by orangeandblackandpurple on May 12, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions
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
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
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
everyone has either walked or gotten on base, and
we fuck things up on the basepaths, alll year long
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
So Huff can field now
Who knew?
"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
ha i love how gary always calls pitches incorrectly
and sometimes, palmer doesn’t even bother correcting him
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
dragging the quintuplets on a toboggan.
"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
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
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
I expect hits from Zaun and Pie now
"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy
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
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
See also Baliey, Homer
"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy
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
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
I'm betting David Price will be in Tampa Soon
I hope not though, I like Andy
http://www.mvn.com/oriolecentral
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
All he needed was an effin fly ball
Pie sucks.
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."
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
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
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
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."
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
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
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
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
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
Ty Wigginton is in left field?
What’s going on?
by perpetualstudent on May 12, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions
So, Pie tossed or benched?
Radio seems confused, well, more than usual.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
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
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
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.
That is the fattest left fielder I have ever seen.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
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
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
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
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
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.
Why not make Wiggy the DH
and put Lou in left?
If you move the DH to the field
You lose the DH for the rest of the game and the pitcher has to bat.
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
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
WAT
that’s hilarious
"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy
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
I heard he does the stanky legg, though
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
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
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.
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
There we have it...
PA with Swine Flu.
Ok, just stomach problems, but whatever
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
He's up to 9 K's tonight through 5.2 IP
Just saying.
They won’t call him up yet, though.
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
Sure there is
We have to watch Adam Eaton pitch every 5 days.
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."
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
"I like to go on the Dumbo ride"
Fred Manfra visits Disneyland…
by perpetualstudent on May 12, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions
Fred goes on the Dumbo ride everyday he wakes up.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
+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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Doctor Jones >> Torii Hunter
"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy
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.
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
This year, he certainly is showing that potential.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
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.
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
That was not birdland
"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy
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."
If that guy scores, subtract one HR
"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy
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
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
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
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."
I have seen Clemente, Mays and Yazstremski drop balls. Adam will be fine.
"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green
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
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
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
Plus it's early
Dude didn’t fluke his way into 25 HRs last year.
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
And finish the game, right?
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
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
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
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
Wiggity moving his ISO into double digits
"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy
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
Looked fine the first 3 weeks
It’s a slump. It happens.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
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
Hopkins isn't much further....
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
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.
Adam Jones >> Outfield Wall
"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy
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
Fudge brownies in the LF corner!
"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy
and scrappy, unfortunately
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
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
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
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
NIce golf swing Nicky
"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy
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.
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.
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
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.
+1
They have yet to play MFY or PHN
"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
And only 2 BB to go with it....
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
4 and 5 hitters could not get the ball out of the infield.
"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green
Where is Chris Ray?
I would love to see him come in for the 9th
"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green
Looking for Ty's snack stash?
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
Zaun shows Lou how to take a walk
"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy
Flat Brim warming up
Last time out he had a good outing.
"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green
Good News:
Two of the first three Rays batters in the 9th are lefties.
Bad News:
The righty is Longoria.
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
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
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
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
THis has all happened before
and will happen again.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
We have now lost the DH
Should be interesting when this game goes to extras.
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
Luckily DH bats 6th
"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy
He's been doing that all day
"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy
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
That's 1
So far, so good….
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
OK, I thought that was strike 3
I need to learn to count.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Top 9
Here comes Mr. Excitement for his Mr. Inconsistency
"On my tombstone just write, 'The sorest loser that ever lived.'"
Earl Weaver
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
OK, enough with the stupid foul balls....
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
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
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
Sets up the inning-ending double play
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
"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.
Beats it going over the wall...
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
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
* 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
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
George blowing some heat tonight...
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Ask and ye shall receive....
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
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.
Sherrill really does dominate lefites
But Tampa is fresh out.
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
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
Damn, George, where has THIS been?
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
Nicely done, George. Nicely done.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
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.
Just because a curve is a strike but isnt swung at, doesnt mean its a good curveball. that first curve to longoria was a perfect homerun pitch and that fastball to pena was a c*ck high fastball
a win is a win though
"On my tombstone just write, 'The sorest loser that ever lived.'"
Earl Weaver
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.
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
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
Adam Jones-"There is no thinking goin on in my head" Classic
"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green
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.
*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
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.
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
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.
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.
So are TWO homeruns for 4 RBI
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
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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