Report: Chris Ray optioned to Norfolk
by duck on May 28, 2009 3:54 PM EDT
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PrintJust got a text from WNST.net saying Chris Ray is being optioned to Norfolk to make room to call up tonight's starter David Hernandez.
[Note by Stacey, 05/28/09 5:10 PM EDT ] Roch has posted some quotes by Chris Ray about his demotion that I think are worth reading. I hope the kid can get himself straightened out because he's very likable.
"It doesn't do me any good to be up here and throw once a week," he said. "I need to get my repetitions and get in there on a more consistent basis, just so I can get my game back up to what it was.
"Last night, first inning again, I feel like maybe I'm rushing a little bit. Then in the second inning, I was calmed down and it was a lot better. I think the biggest thing is just to go down and get some regular work in.
"I'm not naive. I personally think I needed it anyway. It's not doing me any good to throw once a week here. I'm just taking up space in the bullpen. Getting in there, less pressure situations, just going out there and being able to repeat myself. We've been having a lot of close games here lately, so it's not like they've been able to get me in."
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Yeah.
Can’t really argue with that. He’s been, um, less than effective lately.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
He needs a new delivery
It is IMPOSSIBLE to be consistent with that herky jerky shit he does.
I’m amazed that he hasn’t hurt himself again.
Hey Smails, you scratched my anchor!
Diamond Dave mae a big deal out of "it's about performance"
After Berken’s start he said it doesn’t matter where you started, produce and you’ll move up. There is currently a lot of opportunity.
Ray has not been producing. Actually, he’s been Eaton-like. The guy needs to get back on track somewhere else while the O’s see if someone else can deliver.
Greyhound
They must be cleaning up with all the Orioles going between Norfolk and Bmore this year.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on May 28, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions
The airlines
are pissed we’re not in Ottawa anymore.
by The Sicilian on May 28, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel for him.
It sucks to pitch really irregularly and then to do bad when you pitch, but know that they can’t really put you out there in close games. Shitty feeling.
Let's hope he gets his mechanics straightened out
And some regular work. Now that half of the Tides rotation is in Baltimore, that shouldn’t be a problem
Matt Wieters broke a bat last night. Nobody knows what happened to the ball.
Ray is going down with a good attitude
Or at least he is saying all the right things. I wish him well. He should tinker with a smoother wind up to relieve the pressure on his elbow and shoulder.
"For a few dollars, fans can sit in the best seats in the house instead of the nosebleed sections; watch players with dreams, not egos; and feel like a part of baseball, not just spectators at a baseball game"- Brett H. Mandel from his book Minor Players, Major Dreams
Good luck Chris
I know you’ll work it out…you’ve had some good outings. A little time in AAA helped Albers, I’m sure you’ll be just fine soon.
who knows...
liz appears to be getting back on track. i’d love it if him and ray could contribute at some point.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
AAA success
scares me when it is from guys like Liz or Bob McCrory, who also seems to be regaining some form. Liz will forever be inconsistent, which sucks because the guy really does have a “live” arm.
Mood about O's rotation: Depressed : (
by sickuvitall on May 29, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
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