Baltimore Orioles (14-20) at Kansas City Royals (18-16), 8:10 PM EDT
by zknower on May 14, 2009 7:15 PM EDT
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PrintBaltimore Orioles at Kansas City Royals, May 14, 2009 8:10 PM EDT
The Birds open up the first of a four game set at Kauffman Stadium.
Fun facts:
- The Orioles are 1-9 in away games this year. Therefore they will lose.
- The Orioles have won 14 of their last 17 at Kauffman Stadium. Therefore they will win.
- KC has lost their last 5 straight. Therefore they will lose!
- KC won six straight at home before their disastrous road trip. Therefore they will win!
- Gil Meche hasn't beaten the Orioles since he was with Seattle in 2005. THEREFORE THERE IS NO WAY THE ROYALS CAN WIN!
- Jeremie Guthrie is 0-3 with an ERA of 6.07 in his last five outings. THEREFORE THERE IS NO WAY THE ORIOLES CAN WIN!
IT HAS WORKED! YOU'VE GIVEN EVERYTHING AWAY! I KNOW WHERE THE POISON IS!
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I tacked these on to the Reimold thread
But they are nice enough to say twice.
Wieters just went deep in his first Reimold-free inning, and Trembley confirmed that Hendrickson is going to the pen.
Wow, that's a lot of positives
But what am supposed to bitch about now?
http://www.mvn.com/oriolecentral
How about more good news instead?
Wieters just hit another HR.
If that's the case...
What happens when he gets in the shadow of the top of our lineup?
On second thought
Maybe Wieters was just letting Reimold have the spotlight in Norfolk so that he could get to the bigs sooner.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
The fact that Wieters is not on the big club yet
"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy
Whose time is up?
Have to figure either Luke or Jones is getting DLed, or else Montanez gets sent down or Pie gets sent out.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on May 14, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I would like to think Adam Eaton
but I’m sure someone’s going on the DL
http://www.mvn.com/oriolecentral
Guessing not a pitcher
McCrory getting sent down and Reimold coming up means there’s an 11 man staff. There’s no way that’s going to last for more than a couple of days – at least, I’ll be very surprised if it does. We’re probably stuck with Eaton until the next guy in the minors forces the issue.
It seems more likely to me that the OF logjam will clear up a small bit, one way or another.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on May 14, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's hope Guthrie spells his name Greinke tonight
8 HR? That’s not a good sign.
"Honestly, I get tired driving 26 miles. I couldn’t imagine running it." -- Huffy
Reimold in the lineup! What kind of night do we think he has?
I’m gonna say 1-3 with 1 k, 1 BB.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions
That'd pretty much be the greatest debut ever
until Wieters comes up, anyway.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Stark realism and slice-of-life drama have no place here. Get some imagination, dude...
"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.
Buck asks Brian why they play well at Kauffman
Brian tries to diplomatically say it’s because the Royals haven’t been very good lately.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
of course he added
that the Orioles haven’t been very good lately either.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
Very diplomatic on Brian's part.
But I object to Buck saying our pitching has “struggled lately.” I don’t think that’s true; struggling would imply they could be better. I think our pitching is doing as well as it can.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Nick said REE-mold on the pre-game. 'Course, Reimold probably calles him Mar-KICKLE-puss or something.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
Did Gary just say he listens to Joan Osborne?
Really? If I were to compile a guessed list of Gary’s top 100 or 1000 artists, I would NEVER think of Joan Osborne.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions
Gary listens to Joan Osborne
wouldn’t have guessed that he was into the 90’s Lilth Fair music
http://www.mvn.com/oriolecentral
Hey, it was 10 PITCHES!
He’ll have to throw 90 to get that CG tonight!
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Brob and Nick swinging at the first pitch
Leave it to Cesar to work the count!
Didn't look at the avatar first
Most AL opponents like us right now.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
I was disappointed by how quickly I was forgotten.
I was a veritable catchphrase machine for like two weeks there.
“This fuckin’ guy? Looks like he works on a ship!” et al.
You have NO IDEA how ADD I am
Most days, I forget what I had for breakfast by lunch time.
Scariest scene in a movie ever for me?
Memento, when Carrie-Ann Moss hides all of Guy Pearce’s pens so he can’t write something down.
Don’t take it personally. That “guy on a ship” shit WAS funny.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
I watched Oldboy today. You'd like it.
And I don’t blame you. My life was better three weeks ago when I could chat about the Orioles online every night. The real world sucks.
news flash - O's playing in front of a sellout crowd!
… in Kansas City.
How in hell are the royals selling out games?
Must be the on-field excitement
stirred by such luminaries as Willie Bloomquist and Coco Crisp. Nothing puts butts in the seats like Scrappy McSlaphitter types like them.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh I know
but I bet it’s mostly smoke and mirrors. If a team can go to the playoffs with Mike Jacobs, Coco Crisp and Bloomquist all getting significant PT, then the world has truly gone crazy, and I am the only one left who gives a shit about the rules.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh
True, but if the Orioles were in first place right now I’d be there all the time, even if it were smoke and mirrors. I was over at Royals Review and in the game thread some guy is thanking God for their team being in the AL Central.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
I went to a Royals game last summer
It was a really good crowd. It was a weekend, though.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
Wieters sucks!
That lazy bastard failed to homer in his third AB. Instead he decided to strike out like a loser.* Where’s the belly-fire, hot shot?
*He did, however, reach on a passed ball on strike three, and eventually scored.
by Joltin Joe Orsulak on May 14, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions
Wow, this is SO disorienting: O's playing in front of a full house, and viewable on home theater HD TV with Joe Angel calling the game
on the radio— in real time!! I mean, the TV picture and Joe’s commentary…MATCH.
WTF?!? I’m already dizzy.
"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.
Joe sez RYE-mold, I see
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
So does Gary
But I don’t trust him. I’m glad to have confirmation from Joe.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
Gary says Wiggy created a list of his bad habits at the plate.
Where can we get this list?
1. Fried chicken grease is not a substitute for pine tar.
2. Do not close eyes
3. ..
3. Stop picturing opposing pitcher as giant hot dog, losing track of pitch as he considers how much ketchup he’ll need.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn, on the nose, 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.
Nice pick, B-Rob. And they're right, Guts has picked up his velocity.
"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.
"Military Style Camo Hat"
Just in case we weren’t sure if Jamie Walker pulled it out of his hunting closet.
6-4-3, how ya doon! Guts facing the minimum.
"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.
Pie is hitting the ball well all of a sudden
Maybe competition is good for him. Or maybe he’s just getting lucky.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
Adam Jones does not steal fly balls
ALL fly balls belong to Adam Jones. ALL OF THEM. He just allows his corner OFers to catch a few to make them feel better. Pie should get over it.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
it was an offhand comment by joe angel
he said a couple weeks back that jones warned pie when he came on to team that “i’m the CF” and you just stay over in left and mind ya bizness
I miss being able to hear Joe Angel.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
drive-by....
…as i’m making dinner.
WHERE IS THE LOVE FOR MY BRILLIANT PB POST?
That is all, see you in an hour.
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
Wait, what's for din...Damn, he's gone. And I still have this bottle of red, too.
Joe: “The Sawx LOST? What a shame.!”
"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 the hell is their attendance so high?
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
It's ladies' night
3DG informed us earlier.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on May 14, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I just opened CC
And didn’t see your conversations.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
I don’t think it was posted yet in the thread anyway.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on May 14, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I must have seen it on Royals Review, then
I have both windows open.
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
Tonight is Ladies Night
Tomorrow is Dollar Night plus fireworks
Saturday is stadium replica night
Sunday is Build a Bear day.
Lots o’ promotions at The K.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
Actually, I think tomorrow is Guaranteed Win Against the Orioles Night
"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.
What a waste
With the O’s being such a huge draw they really shouldn’t go to all that effort.
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
FUCK YOU BUCK NO SMALL BALL
WHEN THEY GET JONES BACK THEY’LL HAVE A FUCKTON OF POWER YOU STUPID FUCK
I want Joe Angell.
He has really nice hair, though.
Even Palmer’s jealous of that coif.
"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
FUCK YEAH NICKY!
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions
Nicky! Nicky! Nicky! How many RFs make that play?!?
"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.
Fucked if you do
Fucked if you don’t.
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
F*cking Pie-- Jones gets that ball...
"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.
Does AJ get that?
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Yeah, but his weird little arm-flaily thing at the end there
that indicated to me that he didn’t see it anymore. I think AJ would’ve had a better chance, and at least not looked silly at the end there.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
More XBH than any other AL pitcher
Says Thorne.
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
In other news
Wieters is 2 – 4 with 2 homers, 4 RBI, and 3 runs scored; finally.
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
why the fuck isn't he playing in this game?
by The Fat Bird on May 14, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
look at his numbers
even i’d be ok with another month.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Huffster DONG!!!!
"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.
holy crap
My favorite part is the “manhorse” tattoo on his forearm. Well done sir.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't say it was a DISTINCTIVE characteristic...
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Damn it! I went to the Norfolk game last night.
but had to attend a concert tonight. just got back. wish i could have seen wieters jack two tonight. But I did get his and tillman’s autograph after the game, so it’s all good.
Hwiggingggton, you pig
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
+1
"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.
Apparently, all spare OFs get assigned #14
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
More doesn't look too confident
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've never been to Kansas City
But apparently the ball park isn’t especially nice per se, it’s just spacious.
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
Gary talked about in the pregame - he said they did a big upgrade last off-season
BRob said it is a lot nicer this year.
It just looks like a big park in the middle of nowhere
Nothing truly unique, but still nice.
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
It's nice
It’s kinda old, and it’s all concrete, and it is in the middle of nowhere, but I thought it had good atmosphere. And the waterfalls are pretty.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
Is the stadium in Kansas
Or Missouri?
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
Neither, actually
I believe it’s so far outside KC that it’s actually in Arkansas.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Actually, the battleship Missouri
"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.
We stayed in downtown Kansas City
And it took us like a half hour to get there with some traffic.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
Nice, 95 mph. And the 1-2 pitch was actually strike 3. Just thought I'd mention that.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
Nice play, Izzy 'n' Huffster. And very nice inning by Guts.
"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.
Pie is seeing the ball better
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
OK, Felix: take 2nd, ya hear me?
"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.
Hello, hit 'n' run! Holy crap-- fundamental baseball!!!
"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.
Izzy, I'd really like to see a RBI here.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
will you take TWO plus a standup 3bagger?
I thought you would
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
And I'll take a steak, medium-well, with apple pie a la mode while you're at it
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Izzy, Izzy, Izzy for THREE!!!
"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 park must surrender the most triples in the majors by far
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
Nicky for TWO!! Woo-hoo!
"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.
OK, Memlo-- 2 out ribbie, pls.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
Thank you!
"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.
Somebody tell Buck that Pie's OBP is under .300 because of his average
not because he’s had trouble working walks. Extrapolate his at bats out to where the team leaders are and he’d actually lead the team in walks.
Obviously Guthrie
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
A future of baked goods related puns?
"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 do too
but I guess because mostly it would mean we’d have a fantastic OF under our control for several more years. In that regard it doesn’t matter to me whether it’s Pie or Reimold.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon, Guts, close this inning out, pls
"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.
Jeeeeez
Do Gary and Buck have a hard-on for Nolan Ryan or what? I am so tired of hearing about it. I can’t wait till the first top Rangers pitching prospect tears a cuff or a labrum or a whole crop of them needs Tommy John surgery because of his “new” approach.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions
Throw a strike, Guts.
Please.
"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
Gutys, you got your runs
Now pitch like you want a W!
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
Come on
Throw strikes.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
I think that's part of the problem
He’s barely throwing his fastball, which is by far his best pitch.
by wickedwitch on May 14, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
OH man
This isn’t good. I switch back from watching The Office and 30 Rock just in time for this.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
WTF?!? How many times do you have to strike somebody out?!? Where was the 2-2 pitch?!?
"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.
Is anyone even warming?
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
Walker.
"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
Wait, don't tell us: detention study hall again...
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
just got here
anyone else notice MASN is spelling Nolan’s name “Riemold”…at least on the Due Up list
Wieters
two HRs after going 0-for like 20
I vemently oppose "Ryan Express" as a nickname for Reimold
Nickname recycling is lame
http://www.mvn.com/oriolecentral
Christ, this strike zone
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
Yeah, it's terrible.
"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
The depressing thing?
Umpires are still better across the board than NBA officials. As far as the NFL, it’s a toss up.
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
Yeah
But that’s because NBA officials in the pocket of gambling interests and the Celtics.
"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
Felix hustin'!!!
"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.
Good for Pie
On the one hand, I want to say screw the front office for not giving him more than three weeks, but conversely, maybe they thought that some time on the bench would do him some good. Being the Orioles, though, it was probably the former, so screw them.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
I am one more good play
from officially being on the Pie bandwagon for good, not just in a “hope he succeeds, probably won’t” kind of way.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions
There we go.
"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
Billy Butler isn't a good defensive first basemen.
"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
Yes!!! Izzy again!!!
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
So let's revisit this
Did it make ANY sense to cut Pie’s ABs significantly after three weeks?
Because I want to be optimistic about our front office and their vision, I refuse to believe that they simply benched him out of frustration, that would simply be too O’s-esque.
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
Possibly as a motivational tool.
Seemed to work for Sherrill, 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
I'm hoping that's it as well
Because benching him simply wasn’t acceptable in any way.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
I don't think it made sense
I thought that he was looking better right before they benched him also. It just doesn’t hurt to have him out there, it can only help.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
I feel like I read somewhere that they thought it'd be good for him to sit back and watch a few games.
To be honest, I think bringing up Montanez made them anxious to give another young player a chance to fall on his face. If the alternative had been someone like Kevin Mench, they probably wouldn’t have bothered sitting Pie.
by perpetualstudent on May 14, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
it did make some sense
he looked god-awful at the plate and in the field and was batting below the Mendoza line
by NickMarkaces on May 14, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Unless the benching was meant to motivate him
The move made absolutely no sense as Felix was brought over from the Cubs to get ABs and work things out like Jones and Markakis before him.
What did we have to lose by starting Pie, games? In all honestly, even if Felix had hit his ceiling, his efforts wouldn’t have been enough to change any outcomes, and it’s not like wins/losses matter for our team anyway.
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
Nicky rules!!! Ball game, over, insurmoluntable lead-- I'm callin' it right here!
With out fabulous pen, this game is In the frickin’ books. History. End of Story.
"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.
YEAH NICKY
I really thought that thing was gone. Would it have been gone at OPACY?
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions
just looked it up.
OPACY is 12 feet shorter down the line than Kaufman. Probably would’ve made the difference. Ah well, still a great hit.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
B-Rob's first AB was an OPACY dong
"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.
Nick Markakis
is a really good baseball player.
He better make the fucking all-star game this year.
is there actually a commercial now?
mlb.tv decided to take a break while the announcers were still gabbing…
Listen up, Memlo: annuddah 2-out ribbie, pls! I mean, we don't need the icing, but still...
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
Sid's in the pen!
"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
YES!!! Grand salami potential!!!
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
Don't say salami around Wigginton
He’ll lose focus.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
OK, Bases loaded
We have 4 innings left for the bullpen, which by my calculations means the Orioles need to score 47 more runs to put this one out of reach.
Take this pitch
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
Sh*t!! Can Piggy Hwiggingggton run any SLOWER?!? Is he trapped on MLB.COM TV or f*cking WHAT?!?
"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 think ZAUN
would’ve made it closer than Wiggy did.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions
What about Millar, 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
He would've fallen down twice and somehow managed to drop a fly ball.
"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
The real measure
would not be ZAUN, or Millar, or Cust…but Chris Hoiles. He was slower than all of the above.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I know this sounds crazy
But I think Jones should go on the 15-day DL.
It hurts, it sucks, but this is the same injury as he had in April and I want him to get 100% healthy so this doesn’t linger.
It also solves the OF logjam temporarily, and you can play Pie in CF and Reimold in LF every day.
Not so crazy
That’s probably the other half of the Rich Hill move
Sidney [Ponson] is the only person I've ever coached who has more languages than pitches.
- Mike Flanagan
That is crazy.
I stopped paying attention as soon as you said “Jones should go on the DL.” I think I blacked out for a second as soon as I read that.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
It was a shitty idea. Baseball games are less fun without Adam Jones.
WHy isn't KC winning this game?
THEY HAVE JOHN GIBBONS AS A BENCH COACH, THEY SHOULD BE WINNING.
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
John Gibbons can take fate. He'll slap it right in the damn face.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on May 14, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Then trade it the next day
and watch its average go up 100 points.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.