Yankees 7, Orioles 4: Yes, Adam, you do stink.
by Stacey on May 21, 2009 10:30 PM EDT
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Adam Eaton's final line: 4.2 IP, 7 R, 3 BB, 1 K, 2 HR. His ERA on the season is now 8.56. If Adam Eaton makes another start for the Orioles I'll be shocked. That's all I'm going to say about Adam Eaton, because it's obvious to everyone that he's the worst pitcher in the universe.
It's hard to be mad about this game. I've been mad about a lot of games this season, but seriously, what are you gonna do? Everyone knew what was going to happen, pitching-wise. Actually, a few good things happened tonight.
- After going hitless his last three games, Nick Markakis had three hits including a home run.
- Ty Wigginton came off the bench and went 2-2 with two doubles and 2 RBI. I'm certainly not convinced that he's going to start being worth something, but it was nice to not have to hate him for a night.
- It seems like every game lately there are multiple defensive miscues, but this night I can't even count one. Felix Pie made all of his catches without flailing, Aubrey Huff cut off a throw from Adam Jones to catch Melky Cabrera trying to sneak to third, even a snazzy play by Wiggy as he played SS for the first time.
- Likewise, the O's didn't make any boneheaded plays on the bases. It was refreshing. Sure, they left 9 guys on base, but there's a big difference between that and their normal miscues.
This series sucked. No doubt about it. But the O's finally get to play a team more matched to their talents as they head down to DC this weekend to play the Nats. Pitching this weekend: Rich Hill, KOJI, and Brad Bergesen. I feel, dare I say it, optimistic?
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As far as Adam Eaton...
Here’s what DD said after the game:
"The energy level picked up you know as soon as Eaton got out of the game and Bass came in…"
Yah, I’d say Adam Eaton has pitched his last game as a starter as an Oriole.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
by duck on May 21, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if when he pulled Eaton from the game
if he told him to pack his shit and get out.
" 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 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd make him pay his own air fare back to Baltimore
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
by duck on May 21, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
airfare?
Make him walk.
" 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 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
There's a Greyhound station in NY
"In a couple of weeks or a month, I'll be excited about this team," Dawkins said. "I've got to get used to saying that -- I'm a Bronco." Then he paused. "I'll tell you one thing -- I'll always be an Eagle."
by exitfare on May 22, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably told him as he was walking out to the mound.
I know I was.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
by OEutaw on May 22, 2009 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I surprised he even took the energy to walk to the mound.
If I were DD, I’d have just yelled from the dugout, “Get off the fucking mound, ya’ bum! You suck!”
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 22, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you forgot "playing short"
as one of Ty’s accomplishments
by NickMarkaces on May 21, 2009 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Me too
even against my man crush.
Miss Wiggy at Short… Birdland
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 21, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
short and fat stop?
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 22, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shortslow.
Stopping anything is a bonus.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
by OEutaw on May 22, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and now we enter: endgame
yes, the time i love and the time i hate in recent orioles history is when i get to declare to no one in particular that “x’s reign of terror is over!” i sense that time is nigh for one adam eaton.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on May 21, 2009 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wholeheartedly approve of the photo caption
Also, my vote is for Wiggy. An actual clutch hit, and he got to play SS. Let him have this one, Nicky.
"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 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I voted Sherrill because. . .
It’s nice to look up and think “Oh Sherrill’s pitching” then go back to my computer, look up again and think “Oh there’s two outs” back to work, and then the inning’s over.
Decidedly undramatic and un Sherrill like
by Steve. on May 21, 2009 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank the Lord I missed this game and Adam Eaton sucking again.
I’m pretty convinced he is done in B’more. Saw Angels and Demons tonight instead.
by Timmy L. on May 21, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it takes me back to say this:
DFA HIM
by WestcoastO'sFan on May 21, 2009 11:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
x2
I don’t want him in the pen, I just want him gone. I’d rather they call up Hernandez and Pauley then see Eaton throw another pitch as an Oriole.
by Dingbat Charlie on May 22, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brad Lincoln of Altoona 2 hit the Baysox in a 9inng complete game.
What is interesting was two players, one from Bluefield and one from the Akron organization were in the lineup for the Baysox. Melvin Dorta has made the move to Norfolk and Mike Costanzo has moved down to Bowie. The rumbling is a pitcher from Norfolk will be moving up to Baltimore and one of Bowies prized pitchers (Arrieta, Patton, or Livingston will be on the way to Norfolk).
Thus folks the Adam Eaton watch will soon be over.
We should play our younger players. They are the future.
by Baysox39 on May 21, 2009 11:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what does this post mean?
sorry, can you explain it to me please? What is interesting about which two players?
by NickMarkaces on May 22, 2009 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if i read it correctly,
two players have been promoted to AA Bowie from two separate A teams. If there’s room for them at Bowie, it’s means someone from Bowie is going to Norfolk and someone from Norfolk is going to the Show. SO the players themselves aren’t that interesting, but the fact that Bowie’s roster just got bigger is.
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
by zknower on May 22, 2009 1:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do we have a player from Akron in Bowie?
We don’t have an affiliate in Akron? Bluefield is rookie ball, and the two A teams are Delmarva and Frederick.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
by duck on May 22, 2009 6:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah thats what I was thinking
Akron is a Indians Affiliate
"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 22, 2009 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, you know at single-A no one keeps track of that stuff.
they trade players during poker games down there.
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
by zknower on May 22, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its hard to cheer birdland this year...
But Stacey is right, at least Eaton lost the game for us and not fielding errors, base running miscues, etc etc. I wish Luke would hurry up and get of the DL so Pie can be out of my immediate life.
by Kevin W on May 22, 2009 12:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Luke is going to lead us to the promised land...
I’d rather see young guys given a shot while we’re losing.
by O'sFan21 on May 22, 2009 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to many teams have a young guy batting DH
Having Luke back should fore Pie to the minors. We need to keep Lou and Riem
by Kevin W on May 22, 2009 1:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou has options.
Pie does not, also, Lou sucks at defense and hitting lately, so I think he finds his ticket punched to Norfolk for the time being.
" 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 22, 2009 5:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Voted Wiggy
playing short + a pinch hit single = BIRDLAND!
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
by zknower on May 22, 2009 12:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was that
our first hit from a pinch hitter this entire season? I kind of think it was, but am too drunk/don’t want to look it up myself.
by Dr. J on May 22, 2009 3:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, it was.
We were the only team in the majors with out one, according to MASN.
by LenaO on May 22, 2009 6:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I voted for Police Chief Wigginton too.
What the hell. I didn’t bother to watch this game since I vowed not to waste any time on the Brower/Ortiz/Eaton patsies the O’s love to trot out there. Anyhow, Jones and Markakis are hogging up the MBP votes.
by drj on May 22, 2009 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe we have pretty well developed the idea that
Adam Eaton stinks.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on May 22, 2009 1:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
If I was at all slow on seeing that point, once I saw the big red “X” on tonight’s photo it cleared everything up. Who says visual cues aren’t useful?
by The Sicilian on May 22, 2009 3:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, what a disappointment after our exciting acquisition of him this offseason
Oh, hold on:
2008: 5.80/1.636
2007: 6.29/1.627
by alexw on May 22, 2009 5:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So looking back at the Joba injury replay
That ball was going STRAIGHT for his nuts, and he did the standard first reaction thing when things are flying at our nuts, lift a leg and put your hand in the way. Man that looked like that hurt!
by Skar on May 22, 2009 2:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Adam Eaton is in the X-Men.
That is what that picture says to me. Misleading, certainly. They would not want him fo sho.
by Dr. J on May 22, 2009 3:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, he DOES have a superpower....
Sucking the life out of any game he’s pitching in…
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
by duck on May 22, 2009 6:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like I said
He has a very particular set of skills that makes watching Orioles baseball a nightmare for guys like me.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 22, 2009 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whats his power?
ultra smelly pits? (see photo)
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 22, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No more citicisms for booing him from the media now:)
Remember when those o us who went to the ring ceremony in Philly booed the hell out of him and got criticized, buy some here, but mostly national media? Well his o’s performances to date(not to mention his phils last year) justify that. He’s gotta go! I’ll take anyone else! Anyone! Lookig at Norfolks pitchers, maybe Liz, maybe Chris Waters? They’ve gotta be better!
The Most wonderful time of the year! Baseball Season is here! Phils and O's!
by phillybmore on May 22, 2009 8:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn
I was really hoping for a Wiggy MBP. But I guess it’s hard to win MBP when you’re not at the game
Wiggy Sighting at Dewey Beach, DE.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 22, 2009 9:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Honestly
I know Nick is just all around awesome, but Wiggy really did have a bigger impact.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 22, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
MBP has really turned into a popularity contest.
Wiggy comes off the bench and hits a TWO RBI double. And stays in for Andino and actually makes plays at short the next inning. And hits a double in his only other AB. And normally sucks. Those are all the types of things that would have had us leaping out of our seats to say WIGGY IS BIRDLAND! last year.
Nicky is ahead why exactly? Because he got one more hit (but one less RBI)? Because he hit a homer and people like homers more than doubles? Because he had a bunch of doubles hit at him in the first inning?
Nicky’s solo shot was far less game-changing than Wiggy’s pickin’ it on the field and driving in ZAUN and Reimold with two outs.
I’m officially lobbying now: VOTE FOR WIGGY! VOTE FOR WIGGY!
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
by zknower on May 22, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps
I should have left Nick off the list, but I like to list all the top performers. But I’m not above trying to manipulate the vote in the future :)
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 22, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
in that case, z, just log out and vote MULTIPLE times in the poll… “anonymously.”
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 22, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course,
apparently you’ll have to delete your coookies everytime you vote.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 22, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
did you just find that out through experience? ;)
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
by zknower on May 22, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
zk
Perhaps you or someone else who has a way with words could write up a little definition of what it means to be Birdland, and we can include it with the polls.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 22, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'd be happy to
if i weren’t packing for a week’s vacation starting tomorrow.
this kind of thing can’t be rushed. it has to be done right. give it to south_florida_oriolesfan duck.
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
by zknower on May 22, 2009 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I'm your SECOND choice, huh?
Nice to know.
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
by duck on May 22, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
south_florida_oriolesfan...
MBP, defined as Most Birdland Player, means that John Gibbons is the most valuable, most popular, and only choice for MBP. Anything John Gibbons does or says, or doesn’t do or doesn’t say, or punches in the face, or points at, or threatens, or generally demeans in a “manly-man” way will be considered Birdland and will be voted for as Most Birdland Player.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 22, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and by the way,
you have a GREAT way with words. part of the reason i never write post-games is that i don’t have the talent for it. don’t sell yourself short.
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
by zknower on May 22, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
aw shucks
:-) Maybe I’ll give it a go then.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 22, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you'd like...
I’ll write it up all official-like, seeing as I am the one that brought this plague upon the community.
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 22, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go for it!
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 22, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd offer to do write-ups too, except for 3 things:
1. When I’m home (Moscow), I see virtually only the Sunday day games. Who needs a sight-unseen, from-the-box-score recap (which I usually write a short version of over breakfast anyway)?
2. Some of my Extremely Intolderant Prejudices (PA, PC Bud, NPL, you know the list) would not remain in check for long. I f*cking hate those people, I tell you, and I’m not going to take it any…oops.
3. The folks who already do it are all quite good. Really. In a nation whose citizens in the main have forgotten (or never learned) how to write their native language, many of the posters on this blog, top-down, have been both a surprise and a real comfort to an English teacher’s eyeballs.
There, I’ve successfully unguilted myself.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on May 22, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since the inception of the
‘Birdland’ theme by the organization at the beginning of last year, our record is 84-118. Therefore, it would be easy to understand why people would get confused about the true meaning of the Most Birdland Player.
Technically speaking, what it means to be Birdland is probably not good…considering that we really are not good (and that is putting it nicely). By that rationale, Adam Eaton would certainly have been the MBP last night, as he is furthering the losing tradition of ‘Birdland’.
I am as loyal and unwaivering as any O’s fan you will ever meet, but following this team right now is really more like a job than a fun hobby.
Mood about O's rotation: Depressed : (
by sickuvitall on May 22, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure that a lot of the newbies
fully understand MBP. I think they may equate it to MVP. And that’s just not the case. That’s why even though I’m man crushing on Nicky I still had the wherewithal to vote Wiggy.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 22, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or perhaps MPP
Most Popular Player. Because I’d say that Wiggy was more valuable than Nick last night.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 22, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1. Diogenes found ya.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on May 22, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is the MBP supposed to be the MVP?
Birdland isn’t exactly the definition of success or anything; I’d argue that being young and likable is more important than playing well in any one game.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on May 22, 2009 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we would have done WIGGY IS BIRDLAND
for a post game thread title.
If we won. I’m still confused because I don’t remember things being BIRDLAND when we lost last year.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on May 22, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some people
and plays were Birdland in losses last year.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 22, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
birdland is starting to give me a headache, honestly.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 22, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they werent
but we now have a “most Birdland player” each game
and this isnt about you, but i’m getting tired of people fighting and arguing about this crap. All I wanted when I started this thig was to have an end of the year award for who we thought was the coolest cat. Now we just bitch about it.
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 22, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's about
to get to the point where you and I email each other back and forth and determine on our own who MBP is. I just thought it would be fun to have the actual users of the site vote on it. But I suppose the voting leading to the arguing is kinda fun… in a political debate kinda way.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 22, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea
i dont want it to become a “some people get a say” kinda thing, because we can just do that on the side if we want. I like everyone getting a say, I just would like it more if everyone understood the intent of the whole thing. I guess its tough with new people joining all the time though.
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 22, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you two are funny
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 22, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we take our shit for seriously
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 22, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny "haha?"
of funny “creepy?”
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 22, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's 50/50
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 22, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As someone who is fairly new to CC
I think Stacey’s idea of having a vaild definition of “birdland” with the poll might make newer people understand what it really is to be birdland. I dunno maybe thats just me.
"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 22, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
+10
Put it in fine print italics on each poll.
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
by zknower on May 22, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's my attempt
Most Birdland Player (MBP)
An MBP award will be voted on daily after games (exceptions
apply). Criteria for this award includes (but is not limited
to):
- Unexpected performance/production (ie Luis Hernandez’s
game winning hit against Seattle last year, Adam Eaton’s gem
against the White Sox)
- Statistical information (ie Player A hit 2 HR’s and a 2B;
Player B pitched 7 1/3 scoreless innings with 9k’s before
being removed)
- Defensive feats (ie Player A records 3 outfield assists
in 1 game; Player B robs a would-be game winning HR)
- Oddities/Personality (ie Adam Jones blowing a bubble
while in a full sprint en route to making a great catch;
Aubrey Huff mocking Joba with the fist pump, Kevin Millar
dousing Amber Theoharis with a cooler full of water
post-game, Ty Wigginton playing SS w/o looking
terrible/costing the team)
(Note: These catagories are just some examples of what
qualifies a player as “MBP”, in no particular order. They may be weighted as you
personally deem fit.)
At the end of the year, MBP wins will be tallied and, in
conjunction with other factors, will lead to an overall MBP
being named for the season.
The point of the MBP award is to give credit to the players
that make you enjoy watching the Orioles and being a fan, whether
it be due to skill, shock value, hilarity, or simply
sheer awesomeness
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 22, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Write in vote for Adam Jones
He only had one hit, but three of his outs were rockets, including one that knocked Joba out of the game.
Plus he’s Adam Jones.
by dkdc on May 22, 2009 10:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Write in for Adam Jones Just for knocking Joba out of the game
"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 22, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That'd have more pull
if the O’s had been able to win. Plus no matter how much I dislike a dude, I can’t enjoy someone getting hurt.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 22, 2009 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's debatable
I LIKE Wile E. Coyote, and I LOVE it when he gets hurt.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 22, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Fair Enough...
I agree you never wanna see people really get hurt but I think I can jest about it only because it seemed to be more of a vanity injury than and actual injury where he’ll miss starts
"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 22, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, that should have been worth a fist pump.
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 22, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
here ya go
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
by zknower on May 22, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit, this is a fish pump! And it's not the 18-incher, either.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on May 22, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I voted for Brian Bass
because that’s the kind of shit we need from our bullpen. Nicky does this all of the time.
"In a couple of weeks or a month, I'll be excited about this team," Dawkins said. "I've got to get used to saying that -- I'm a Bronco." Then he paused. "I'll tell you one thing -- I'll always be an Eagle."
by exitfare on May 22, 2009 10:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Missed the game
so I didn’t vote. But I must say that I was pleased with Bass’ performance. He’s done that a few times out now. Maybe we’ve found a long-man?
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on May 22, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It seems to me
that the vast majority of the people who have been here and actually write on this blog (basically the well known names) have voted Wiggs. I’m thinking the 400 lurkers who’ve never said a word are the ones voting Nick MBP. I mean, I guess the idea of voting is your opinion counts no matter how informed (or not) you are on a topic, but that does kinda suck. Wiggs isnt exactly going to be winning a ton of these. I’d like to see him get the ones he deserves.
And again, I will more than happily write up an official definition of Birdland if it should so please the subcomittee. Just give me the word. And mods, if you want me to write it and if there’s anything specific you’d like in there, feel free to email me at daveh873@yahoo.com
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 22, 2009 11:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Birdland can't be defined
For the record, I voted Markakis, but I would’ve voted Jones if he was on the poll.
Don’t try to impose your definition of birdland on others.
by dkdc on May 22, 2009 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yo Adam!
He’ll fight for freedom where ever there’s trouble.
Adam Jones is there.
It’s Adam Jones against MFY the enemy
Fighting to save the day.
He never gives up.
He’s always there,
Fighting for freedom over land and air
Adam Jones- A real American hero
Adam Jones is there
Adam Jones is the codename for American’s daring, highly trained
center field force.
It’s purpose, to defend human freedom against MFY-
a ruthless, terrorist organization determined to rule the world.
He never gives up.
He’ll stay til the fight’s won.
Adam Jones will dare.
Adam Jones- A real American hero
Adam Jones, Son.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on May 22, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it may be better
to give actual examples of what’s counts as Birdland. Like this, and this, and this and this and this and this just to give some of our less experienced voters something to go by..
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 22, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My question is
why even give choices for MBP if we are just going to criticize the voting process? You could make arguments for all of the candidates from yesterday…including Nicky.
Or how about you do an MBP voting that is just for the regulars so that way we can alienate even more newbies from showing their faces.
Just cause Wiggi had one decent game doesn’t mean we should all start riding his coattails. The guy still kinda sucks.
Mood about O's rotation: Depressed : (
by sickuvitall on May 22, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're allowed to criticize other people's voting tendancies
It’s the American way.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 22, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
and apparently if you talk loudest then you are correct.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on May 22, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I seem to remember a graphic about arguing on the internet and winning...
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
by duck on May 22, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, I will agree
with that statement. But to assume that all those who voted for Nick are “lurkers” who didn’t see the game and have no knowledge about baseball is slightly harsh.
And yes, I voted for Nick. One for breaking out of his mini-slump, and two because he performs at a high level consistently…not just when he sees it necessary to give his all.
Mood about O's rotation: Depressed : (
by sickuvitall on May 22, 2009 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
see...
the key word there is “all”. at no point did I say "all those who voted for Nick are "lurkers" who didn’t see the game and have no knowledge about baseball ". I said the majority of the regulars that have commented on it seemed to in fact vote for Wigs. I dont need words put in my mouth (or my post for that matter).
I’m all for people voting for whoever you think, as long as they understand what MBP is supposed to be about. This isnt some uber-serious issue for us to all be fighting over. I just think it’s dumb if it turns soley into a “who’s the best player” thing. We already have that. It’s called MVO.
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 22, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
isn't success in the face of suckiness
the very event that birthed Birdland in the first place?
by Steve. on May 22, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point
It just sucks that our standards for success are so incredibly low.
Mood about O's rotation: Depressed : (
by sickuvitall on May 22, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're not riding his coattails.
We’re simply arguing that he was MBP for yesterday’s game. Each MBP vote is independent of any other game or the season as a whole.
To me MBP means, first and foremost, someone doing something excellent that is otherwise totally unexpected from them as a “baseball player.” If nothing like that occurs, I’m fine with MBP then becoming a popularity contest or MVP contest.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 22, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It wasn't so much
that people were lobbying for Wigginton, it was the statement that only uninformed newbies who never post would vote for Markakis. This statement just isn’t true or necessary.
As far as players doing excellent things…this should be expected, not just a surprise bonus. Ty Wigginton gets paid lots o’cash to produce, and thus far he really hasn’t. That is pretty sad that when an Oriole does something excellent, we shouldn’t expect it. F that, my standards are higher than one successful pinch-hit appearance.
Mood about O's rotation: Depressed : (
by sickuvitall on May 22, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Arguing about Birdland
Isn’t Birdland. It tires me.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 22, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
again
maybe you should reread my post. you seem to be seeing what you want to see. I never said anything of that nature.
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 22, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This really isn’t worth anyone’s time here. We are arguing about nothing really. You liked Wigginton’s performance, I liked Nick’s. I suppose I never should have started this shit, but your comment struck a chord with me considering that I did vote for Nick. I just don’t consider myself a “lurker”, I guess that’s the point I should have been arguing.
Mood about O's rotation: Depressed : (
by sickuvitall on May 22, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont either
and I didnt mean to make it sound that way. Its really not what I was trying to say though. I do agree that we are arguing over nothing though.
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 22, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell, I voted for Brian Bass
There. I said it.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 22, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
blasphemy!
but yea, I emailed you.
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 22, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus Christ!
HOW COULD YOU DO THAT!!! You TRAITOR!!! He wasn’t Birdland!!! What did HE do to deserve MBP!?! Huh? Huh? Riddle me that.
;-)
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 22, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you have an email?
i wanna see what you think about something I wrote up
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 22, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No.
I didn’t get it yet. You sent it?
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 22, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
i dont have your email
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 22, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or your email address, that is
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 22, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh. Well that would make sense...
it’s in my profile.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 22, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
maybe i should have looked there.
just figured you’d have a little envelope next to your crimson guard status
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 22, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
Apparently I’m not REAL Crimson Guard. Quasi-Crimson Guard, maybe?
Hey big dogs, how do I get that little envelope?
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 22, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's on your profile page
go to your account and look under “edit profile”
there’s a field for “public email address”. fill it in there, and that should hook you up.
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
by zknower on May 22, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just wrote back.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 22, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wrote in John Gibbons, myself...
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
by duck on May 22, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
John Gibbons doesnt get "written in"
that shit is chiseled in STONE
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 22, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Yikes, lotta ink spilled above, especialy when the truth is so flippin' obvious: it's Hwigglingggton, trotters down. Sooo-ee!
And now, dear friends, it’s time to start concentrating on the task at hand: avenging one of the Most Unbirdland Episodes in Recent History (and we’ve got a recent history full of ’em).
Does, um, anybody else here remember Getting Swept by the Gnats at OPACY?!? I still have regular bad dreams about that. Well, not as many as high school math classes, but still…
OK, listen up. Last week the Gnats had, in purely statistical terms, the crummiest bullpen in MLB. But two days ago…they made it even worse by demoting Daniel, hee-hee, into its fetid ranks. Joe was practically cackling on the air over this last night, and it’s hard to blame him. So— think we can score some frickin’ RUNS, please?!?
OK, those who remember that Clusterf*ck Gnats’ Sweep— are we READY? Are we gonna DO THIS THING!?!
Grrrr!!! 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.
by Titov on May 22, 2009 12:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stacey: Good Eaton pic! duck: How did we forget about posting a Greyhound tic last 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.
by Titov on May 22, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't forget...
I just have a crappy laptop that won’t handle the task (we’re talking a 2003 model that barely handles Windows XP). By the time I got to a computer that would do it, it was too late.
But yeah, it would have been a nice touch. :)
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
by duck on May 22, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Be honest Duck
You weren’t sure he even deserved a school bus.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 22, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps
one of those buses with the roof cut off that they transport watermelons in. Or better yet, one of those buses totally encased in blackness that they transports chickens in.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 22, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors.
by duck on May 22, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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