Adam Eaton - how low can he go?

by Brotz13 on May 21, 2009 10:02 AM EDT

Perhaps the past few games - really, the young season at large - have broken my brain, but I'm oddly excited about tonight. Adam Eaton starting in Yankee Stadium (2009 edition)? If Guts can give up three straight HR to the bottom of the MFY batting order, there's no telling what Eaton will do. Factor in the almost universal knowledge that this should be the last time he befouls an Orioles uniform before the club finally gives up and moves on to David Hernandez/Chris Waters/other, and we could be looking at the flameout to end all flameouts. Oh, and Joba the DUI Artist is the opposition, so there's that wacky subplot to deal with as well. Let's look at Adam's performance to date, shall we?

Date	Opponent	Score	Dec	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	W	L	SV	BS	HLD	IP	ERA
May 15	@ KAN	L 1-8	L	5.0	10	7	7	2	1	3	2	4	0	0	0	36.1	7.93
May 9	NYY	W 12-5	W	5.0	4	4	4	2	5	1	2	3	0	0	0	31.1	7.18
May 4	@ TAM	W 8-4	-	5.0	5	4	4	1	2	2	1	3	0	0	0	26.1	7.18
Apr 28	LAA	L 5-7	L	6.0	6	5	5	1	4	2	1	3	0	0	0	21.1	7.17
Apr 23	CHW	W 6-2	W	7.1	6	2	2	0	0	9	1	2	0	0	0	15.1	7.04
Apr 18	@ BOS	L 4-6	L	4.0	9	6	6	1	2	4	0	2	0	0	0	8.0	11.25
Apr 12	TAM	L 3-11	L	4.0	8	4	4	0	2	6	0	1	0	0	0	4.0	9.00
Total				36.1	48	32	32	7	16	27	2	4	0	0	0	36.1	7.93

For the record, the only quality start came against a White Sox team that's dead last in the A.L. in runs scored (150), and 13th in AVG (.245) and 12th in OPS (.701).

I can feel it in my bones. This should be the horrible start to end all horrible starts. Predictions? I'll say 3 IP, 11 H, 8 ER, 4 HR, 1 BB, 2 K.

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Well I guess if your gonna go out, go out in a blaze of "glory"

but on a side note he did get the win against MFY at Camden Yards even if it wasn’t pretty

"We're so bad right now that for us back-to-back home runs means one today and another one tomorrow." ~ Earl Weaver

by Graham71681 on May 21, 2009 10:19 AM EDT reply actions

Maybe he'll get into a beanball war with Joba

And get thrown out of the game.

by dkdc on May 21, 2009 10:31 AM EDT reply actions

Maybe he'll pull a Lackey

And throw behind Jeter on the first pitch, bury the second one in his ribs, and get tossed before he can do any damage. Let Bass take a shot at MFY.

"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson

by Brotz13 on May 21, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions

He'll always have

that one MBP award.

Btw, if you are reading this Dayzed, you have Eaton marked down for 2 MBP’s. That is most definitely not accurate.

"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17

by daveh873 on May 21, 2009 10:32 AM EDT reply actions

Holy shit!!!

How the hell did that happen?!? I’m on it, Boss!

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

by dayzd toe on May 21, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Wait where can I see the stat's on MBPs?

by John Stephens on May 22, 2009 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions

Here you go

http://mysite.verizon.net/~thehelsdons/CC/MBP.htm

There’s also a link on the side bar of the main page.

I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones

by Stacey on May 22, 2009 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions

or a shorter version

thehelsdons.tripod.com/MPB

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

by dayzd toe on May 22, 2009 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions

/MBP

damn it.

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

by dayzd toe on May 22, 2009 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions

I looked for it and couldn't find it

Keep in mind I was terrible at the seeking part of Hide-n-Seek when I was a child.

by John Stephens on May 22, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions

It's down the page a little bit.

With the 40 Greatest orioles of all time, and the Who’s Who at Camden Chat.

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

by dayzd toe on May 22, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions

More good news

Per Roch:

“Eaton is 2-4 with a 7.93 ERA. He’s posted a 9.00 ERA in three starts this month. His ERA is 34.71 with runners in scoring position and two outs, and opponents are batting .417. His ERA is highest (14.29) with his pitch count at 61-75.

Beware of Mark Teixeira, who’s 6-for-10 lifetime against Eaton, with a double, triple, two homers, four RBIs and two walks."

"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson

by Brotz13 on May 21, 2009 11:36 AM EDT reply actions

ouch

by Timmy L. on May 21, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions

That's just disgusting.

I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones

by Stacey on May 21, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions

Ortiz and Brower

These were two precursors to Eaton

IP WHIP ERA
Jim Brower 12.1 2.76 13.87
Russ Ortiz 40.1 1.92 8.48

Those guys used to bug me. But not any more, and the same is true for Eaton. I just accept the fact this this is how the Orioles do business and don’t bother to tune in.

by drj on May 21, 2009 12:12 PM EDT reply actions

Eaton's 2009 stats are roughly equivalent to Scott Kazmir's right now

Sadly, Kazmir’s are more likely to be anomalous.

by punkrawka on May 21, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions

Just because

7IP 4R 2HR 2BB 4K 2HBP (Jeter and Teixiera).

Then Jamie Walker comes in and gives up 12 runs.

" I'm happy to announce that we've made Adam Jones our 4th and 5th starting pitcher as well as bench coach and team chaplain" - peter_angelos 8:04 AM May 14th from digsby

by getxstoked on May 21, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions

When is his last start?

Easy. It’s tonight. Unless he throws lights out, tonight is it. Then one of the kids can get promoted and start at home, or at least not at New MFY Stadium

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

by duck on May 21, 2009 4:06 PM EDT reply actions