O's 7, Rays 5: It wasn't pretty, but at least it was a win
by Stacey on May 13, 2009 12:13 AM EDT
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PrintI was at tonight's game, sitting up in the left field upper deck. Got my Aubrey Huff t-shirt, the O's won, all is well.
But let's face it, that was an ugly, ugly win. Mark Hendrickson was garbage. The baserunning was pathetic. The defense was shaky. Luckily, the few awesome things about the game were enough to get the W.
Like I said, Mark Hendrickson was just awful. AWFUL. The Rays knocked him all over the place in the 2nd inning, scoring 5 runs on 5 hits, a walk, and a sacrifice fly. Frankly, Hendrickson was lucky they didn't score more.
The O's gave the Rays a taste of their own medicine in the bottom of the 2nd, scoring 5 themselves. With Melvin Mora on first base, Lou Montanez hit a beautiful double to right field to score Melvin. Gregg Zaun followed with a single to right-center, and for unknown reasons Juan Samuel waved Montanez in despite the fact that Gabe Kapler came up with the ball before Montanez got to third. From where I was sitting, it looked like he was out by a mile. After a Pie walk, Izturis singled and Juan Samuel wisely held Zaun at third. With the bases loaded, Brian Roberts hit a sky high pop up to shallow center. It fell just in front of BJ Upton, who fired to 2nd to get Izturis, who appeared to be sauntering into 2nd base. Run, Cesar! For crying out loud! Zaun did score from third, thankfully.
Up to the plate stepped Adam Jones, who was tired of these pop ups and base running blunders. He crushed a 3 run home run to left field. It was just gorgeous, and also his second home run in as many innings, as he'd just hit a solo HR in the first. Words cannot express how happy Adam Jones makes me. Everything about him makes me giddy. Well, everything except how he dropped that fly ball in left field tonight. That bummed me out, although I imagined how upset Adam must have been at himself and couldn't be too mad. I said aloud, "Adam must be so upset at himself. I bet he needs a hug" and my 14 year old sister replied, "Oh, I'll give him a hug." I've taught her well.
Dave Trembley wasn't taking any chances by allowing Mark Hendrickson to return to the field. He brought in Brian Bass to start the third and Bass shut down the Rays, plain and simple. He pitched four innings allowing just three hits. Danys Baez, Jim Johnson, and George Sherrill pitched the 7th, 8th, and 9th innings respectively. They each walked one batter, just to make it interesting, but finished the game without incident.
The Rays and O's close out the series tomorrow as it's another one of these bizarre two game deals. Jeff Niemann goes up against Brad Bergesen as the O's go for their 5th win of the season vs. the Rays (they only won 3 against them in all of 2008).
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wow, you' must've just put this up
for the record, i was vote #2 for Jonesy. I had to go meet people for drinks and didn’t feel like asking the bartender to change on of the TVs to what I assumed would be a crappy game, so I didn’t see Adam’s 2nd homer, or most of the game. but anytime he hits two I’m obviously in full man-crush swoon mode.
Also – Brian Bass – quietly effective as the long reliever. I like it.
Don't you think "effective" is a bit an undersale for 0Rs through 4?
by John Stephens on May 13, 2009 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
in the fine tradition of...
lance cormier last year or brian burres of a few years ago.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on May 13, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Im sick of B-Rob
Is it just me, or is Brian Roberts playing awful lately… he seems cocky, plus his fielding has been sloppy.
He's definitely slumping
But I don’t know how he seems cocky. He seems the same as he always does. He’ll be fine.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
yeah for serious
what are we now, yankees fans? THAT GUY’S IN A SLUMP. HE’S OBVIOUSLY A DICK AND PROBABLY A KIDDIE TOUCHER.
Brian’s in his early 30s. He’ll probably be OK, but you never know for sure.
He has more on his mind now
He got married over the off season. That tends to have an effect on a person until they learn to cope with another person taking control of a great portion of his life. Not saying it is a bad thing. I am saying some guys and gals have to learn to work with it until it works for both.
Then again it could be just a slump. My suggestion to that is stop trying to jack the ball out of the ball park, shorten the swing and hit level, go the opposite way, and bunt at least once a game to bring the infield in and provide more holes to hit through.
"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green
So why was he on fire the first 3 weeks?
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Bunting is for Juan Pierre.
Not guys that can actually get hits the real way.
"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 voted for the good doctor
‘cause he had himself a highlight reel night (one of many to come, I expect), and netting 3 jacks (2 hit and 1 stolen) is pretty much a can’t lose lock for MBP. But Brian “the Fish” Bass has just warmed the cockles of my heart with his consistent quality and quiet reliability, and he absolutely deserves a most honorable mention. And I’m most please with and for Lou, too, as he seems to be shaking off the stupor and starting to show what he is made of. (If only he didn’t have to play the field—oh, wait, that’s what he did tonight.)
LOU CAN HIT
DEAL WITH IT
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
Sarcasm
It can be your friend if you let it.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
DEAL WITH IT!
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on May 13, 2009 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions
With zk...
Always assume sarcasm unless proven otherwise.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
it is very much sarcasm
i was never on the Lou bandwagon, and I’m not now, either.
“LOU CAN HIT — DEAL WITH IT” is a direct quote from someone else. I think they may have been banned though.
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
pwubbs is the original author of the now awesome phrase.
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
DEAL WITH IT!
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on May 13, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I am a huge backer of Montanez
He is a pretty good hitter and is contributing to the team in a positive way. Not sure why anyone would not support an Oriole player.
I root for all our players to be successful and for us to win every game.
"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green
i'm more of a well-wisher...
in that i wish no particular ill.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on May 13, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Count me in as part of the Sweet Swinging Lou Montanez Posse
LOL
"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green
well...
i think a handful of us constitute the pie platoon.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on May 13, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I voted for Dr. Jones.
Complete no brainer on this vote. Bass and Montanez earned honorable mentions. When everyone contributes to a win the entire team is Birdland.
Oh if anyone comes across some comments from Seattle sports media about the Jones trade please share them. I am curious what they are saying as Dr. Jones is getting national attention for his stellar play. Both he and Nicky are clearly deemed the future of MLB because of their personalities, clean records, no steroids (as far as we know) and what they both do for the O’s.
"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green
you should check...
lookout landing, the m’s fan blog. there has been much gnashing of teeth, beating of breasts and rending of garments in the last year or so.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on May 13, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
The Orioles have just beaten the Rays this season
more than they did in total last season.
How sad is that?
Meanwhile,
in Syracuse,
Tillman 6IP, 0ER, 10K, 2BB
Gathright-the-car-jumper: 2 for 5, 1 R, 1 RBI
Reimold: 3 for 5, 1 HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, hitting .396
Wieters: Er, em, move along now.
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
The Tides had 16 hits
Wieters was 0-5
The only batter for Norfolk not to get a hit
Come on Matt, I wanna see you up here by June 1.
by NickMarkaces on May 13, 2009 2:10 AM EDT up reply actions
yes that, and it's time for the pay jones rumblings to begin
let’s start the bidding at 6 yrs / $75 million ish
Adam Jones Gon Get PAID
I just hope the O’s don’t give Adam the ‘ol Mike Mussina treatment. If a Brinks truck is not backed up to his home, then this organization will once again be without an excuse for letting a great player who is carrying the franchise (or, in Jones’ case, helping to do so with Nick and, to a lesser extent, Roberts) walk because he refuses to take less money from an inferior franchise.
But, the purse strings were loosened to sign both Roberts and Markakis, so hopefully it won’t be an issue with Jones.
"BJ on the BE" - Kierkegaard
Dr. Jones's agent will be the key
You can bet the Yankees and Red Sox and possibly the Cubs will be throwing some huge money out there that the O’s just can not match (See the Pirates). It is basic economics. We were very lucky with Markakis and I am sure he wanted to stay here. Let’s pray the Doctor feels the same way. If not he will be in pinstripes making 15-18 million a year and getting booed in Baltimore. Let’s not let that happen Peter. Let’s get him in during the offseason and try to sign something long term in the Markakis range.
"They are who we thought they were"-Dennis Green
Do a Markakis deal
Buy out the arb years and add 3 more. By the time that deal’s done, you’ve had him 9 years.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
A bit early
After this year, he’s still only going to have 2 full years of service in.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on May 13, 2009 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Same timeline as Markakis
No need to do it now. Wait 1 more year, then do a Markakis deal.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Thanks for Chris Tillman too.
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
And when George Sherrill becomes the LOOGY he needs to be...
this becomes Glenn Davis v2.0
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Baseball tonight
Had a nice little segment on Jones (along w/ Longoria) after the game. Basically touted him (them) as the future star(s) of the game, and – to an exaggerated extent – the savior(s) of baseball as we know it in the midst of strikes (’94) and the steroid era.
Everyone’s excited about the future crop of pitching coming up, but thinking about the potential offensive firepower we’ll have makes me giddy. It seems now that Nick, Jones, and Weiters are almost guaranteed to be slugging stars, hopefully B-Rob will still have some pop, Reimold and Montanez are obviously both promising, then whatever proven FA bats we pick up. Stoked.
oh god
last time we had saviors of the game it didn’t turn out so well. let’s cool it on that stuff.
what are you talking about?
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on May 13, 2009 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Sosa-McGwire, I’m guessing.
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
wasn't cal a savior, too?
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on May 13, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah, Sosa McGuire
Also. The game doesn’t need to be saved. Interest and attendance are still quite high. Baseball ain’t the NHL after the lockout, needing to do some serious re-branding to save its product. It’s doing just fine.
MLB network
has rescued me from Kruk and BBTN. The talking heads are still annoying (especially Mitch Williams and Reynolds) but, IMO, vastly superior. And the live game drop-ins are cool. And Dr. Jones called in live last night !!
by Dingbat Charlie on May 13, 2009 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
I loved the Adam Jones call-in
But Joe Magrane makes me uncomfortable and the Vince Vaughn look-a-like is annoying. Good format, but the on-air talent is a bit weak.
I was at the Hershey Bears’ Game 7 Divisional playoff minor league hockey win, so I didn’t see a second of the game, but i did get home in time to see Baseball tonight just gush about AJ. John Kruk did this awkward segment where he basically yelled at the audience that young superstars like Evan Longoria and Adam Jones were the reason to keep watching baseball.
Hands off, ESPN. We saw him first.
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
Let ESPN suck eggs
ESPN should just concentrate on the Yankees, Red Sox, and Cubs. Let the smaller market teams and their smaller fan bases continue to be overlooked because the marketing numbers project they are just not worth the effort. In general (i.e., this is clearly not specific to the 2009 Orioles), it’s more fun to win when you play as the underdog with a chip on your shoulder. Personally, I don’t want to be part of some dumbass “Nation” or “Universe” or whatever the hell some MBA asshole is telling me to buy into.
Jones has already said he knows Baltimore is a work in progress and they’ll be overlooked. I’d rather he continue to play with that attitude to “prove them wrong”.
Orioles Village....
or Orioles Cul-de-Sac.
I forgot which one we agreed on.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Straight Outta Havre de Grace!
"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.
Can't NOT vote for The Dr., of course-- but this is why MLB has an MVP *and* a Cy Young
Jones’s night was Very Birdland, but so was Bass’s, just in a different way— as different as hitting is from pitching. Thank you, Titov— talk about marveling at the obvious…
The award distinction above is not absolute, of course: unlike hitters, a pitcher can be both MVP and the Cy winner. And I’m not saying we should have two awards, one for each principal element of the game. But there is a kind of inequality or natural skew built into any evaluation of the merits of hitting “vs” pitching which we shouldn’t ignore when we decide these things, basing ourselves on precedent (see Apples vs. Oranges, U.S. 7th Dist. Court of Appeals, 1813). Remember, unlike countries with The World’s Stoopidest F*cking Visa Regime, we are a nation of laws, not men. Or jerks, rather.
In any case, for last night’s effort Bass gets a massive Fish Pump, plus our MBP runner-up award, presented by Amber Theoharis: yes, Brian, you’re Miss Congeniality. OK, no, that works for Amber but not the awardee. C’mon we can think of something.
And on we go. Well, people, I hope you’re sitting down: WE ARE ONE AND A HALF [1.5] GAMES OUT OF THIRD [3rd] PLACE!!
SWEEP, SWEEP, SWEEP!
GO O’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.
hahah...
fish pump. that’s gold, jerry! GOLD!
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on May 13, 2009 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions
I am the author of the awesome phrase fish pump (bows).
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
Correct. It was then identified and codified by Zknower-- and finally hooked to Bass, hee-hee, by Yers Truly. Yay team!
"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.
Great kid, don't get cocky.
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
+ 1. The Brian Bass Autograph Model (in orange and black) would be +2, of course-- and a steal at $29.95. Or try E-bay.
"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.
SeaQuest 18" Fish Pump
Yeah, that’s a big fish pump.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjNlBCBBMC0&hl=ru
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
OMG
So that pump actually pumps fish, as opposed to water? Yikes.
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
Jones' Error
Yeah, Adam Jones dropped an easy fly ball for an error on an otherwise outstanding night for him, but I put part of the blame for that drop on Wigginton. Especially on the HiDef replay, Jones took his eye off the ball at the last second because Wigginton had come over and was right on top of him even though Jones had called him off. Wigginton just got too close and distracted Jones. I know I wouldn’t want to have a guy that big coming at me when I was trying to make a catch! At least no harm came of it and the O’s won.
That's true
Wigginton’s bulky presence definitely made Jones do a double take and lose concentration for a second.
That said, I don’t care if there’s a velociraptor standing three feet away from you, there’s no excuse for dropping that ball.
by dkdc on May 13, 2009 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I dunno, man.
Velociraptors are nasty motherfuckers. I’d want Adam running the hell away from that, personally.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
Velociraptors run from Adam Jones.
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
I’ll have to think about that one.
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
by BrianS on May 13, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i think, therefore i am
unfortunately, the Philosoraptors stopped thinking one day. POOF!
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
Descartes walks into a bar.
The bartender asks: Would you like a drink?
Descartes says: I think not, then disappears.
"BJ on the BE" - Kierkegaard
how birdland would it have been...
..if Wiggles made a diving catch on the rebound.
But he didn’t, so it wasn’t.
i voted for bass btw
getting points of sonnanstine = not so hard
4 scoreless on team that can’t hold lead = hard
carry on, my wayward o.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on May 13, 2009 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
There'll be peace when you are gone.
I wanted to vote for Bass but you have to go more than a few innings to overcome a two HR game.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
Yeah, it seems like AJ is going to win MBP on most nights when he makes the ballot. When he hits two homers, he’s unstoppable. Even Brian Bass logged on to vote for the good doctor.
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
indeed...
i think, for the most part, the role of swingman does not lend itself birdlandishness.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on May 13, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Fish Pump (that's his name now) was birdland with 4IP.
But 2 HR >> 4 IP 0ER
"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy
i'm sorry in advance for being a jerk
but did you just call runs “points”?
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
typical arrogant orioles fan.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on May 13, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
In fact there is no practical difference
whereas I would argue, vis a vis Carlin’s interpretation of football vs. baseball, “runs” are an integral part of baseball’s pastoral heritage and nomenclature and thus there is a significant metaphysical difference between “runs” and “points.” Don’t make me go into further detail. I’ll do it if I have to.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 13, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
+1 for xkcd
Love that comic.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on May 13, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
In this vein
There is no difference between a 3-rbi homer and a 3-run homer. Nor a fair pole and a foul pole.
I guess perhaps you just have to drink a lot to use one set over the other.
Oh and the most adorable thing!
They showed a video of Adam Jones holding his bobble head and playing with it. It was the cutest thing ever.
Also you might be interested to know that more Orioles prefer Neil Diamond to Neil Young.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
again...
i am jack’s total lack of surprise.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on May 13, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Yikes! Well, at least it wasn't Neil Sedaka!
Y’know, Neal Cassady woulda been kinda cool…
"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 was relieved
When I went to the Ravens Rally game a few Saturdays ago, the players preferred Adam West to Kanye West. However, it was hilarious to me that Stormin’ Mormon Jeremy Guthrie preferred Kanye.
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
why?
it is sort of funny during that seg when you realize, man, thank god i’m a country boy is TOTALLY appropriate for this team…maybe w/ a little reggaeton mixed in for memlo and caesar.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on May 13, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
We GOTTA do a remix of that song for this team.
Someone remind me in late June when I’ve got some time to kill.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Just agrees more with my personal tastes
I don’t dig Kanye, so I was glad that a majority of the players went for the oblivious hilarity that is Adam West. I don’t remember who it was, but they had to explain to one player who Adam West even was.
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
i'm guessing, too...
has something to do w/ family guy.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on May 13, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank Christ
Im no Neil Diamond fan, but Neil Young is by far my most hated “artist” of all time. He is horrible.
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
daveh873, better keep your head
Neil has been through the desert. On a nameless horse.
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
wrong
that is america that sings that song. they truly suck.
dave h, you have been banned by personal subcommittee. you may never post on www.robinsnest.com and your ferrari privileges have been revoked!
…perhaps icepick will give you a better deal.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on May 13, 2009 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Why the hate on Neil Young?
Rockin’ In The Free World is a great tune!
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
i always forget that he didn't actually sing it
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
I sure do get in alot of trouble on here for my strong musical convictions…
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
are you the person who doesn't like springsteen? pagan.
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
I heart Neil Diamond
He’s very big in my family.
The only specific Oriole I can remember who picked Neil Young was Brian. I think he only got three votes. Luke Scott voted for neither.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
I knew I liked B-Rob for a reason...
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Luke vetoed Neil Young for that "Let's Impeach the President" ditty.
Neil never was big on subtlety, I guess.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
Hi, Neil Young here. Just wanted to say hi to my biggest fan, Dave873. Maybe I'll sign his collar bone. With this meat hook. Grrr.
"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.
If you know Neil Young
please let him know that just because you’ve written 4 billion songs in your lifetime, it doesn’t make you (or any of them) any good.
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
Still no word on Pie?
Or more importantly, on Reimold?
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
And another thing I wanted to mention
but forget when writing the recap. They showed this montage of Bobby Bonilla highlights set to Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. It was fun to watch because it reminded me of a better time in my Orioles life, but it seemed such a weird player to focus on. Then it turns out he was in the stands! I don’t know why, but there he was. They showed him on the jumbo tron.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
Bonilla Ice!
"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 always find Bobby Bonilla hilarious in retrospect.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
Troy Patton pitched today for Bowie
His line:
6.0 IP , 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 B, 2 K
His ERA has BALLOONED to 1.31.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
He had a shutout going into the 6th
That damned Rocco at MASN jinxed him.
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
common soon...
to an adam eaton’s slot in the rotation near you.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on May 13, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Brob
I agree Kevin the brob act is growing old. I also agree w/ you Stacey that he’s the same as he’s always been. Great hands hitter, will come out of slump. But his body language is tired. Sauntering about is fine if it works for you. But he’s been abysmal in the field this year. And he never ever runs hard on a routine ground ball to 2nd base. Reminds me of Robinson Cano. Two years ago. Its funny, Trembley was able to get Tejada to run hard to first, but so far not so much w/ Roberts.
So explain teh first 3 weeks
Dude was batting nearly .440 for the first 2 weeks
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
hadn't spent as much time on the road
now that he’s been away from mrs. roberts, the toll is taking its effect
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
i saw him swing at dropped third strike the other day
the ball rolled away, and he just stood there, waiting for the catcher to come back and tag him out.
really pissed me off.
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
Even Aubrey runs after those...
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
HE might call it running.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on May 13, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
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