"I’ll just attack the strike zone and keep the ball down," said Dontrelle Willis, Detroit’s starting pitcher Friday. "If he hits three home runs, I might have to change it."
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Give Dontrelle credit
he understands that Wieters may (will) hit 3 HR’s in his first AB. Most common mortals can’t comprehend such a thing.
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 29, 2009 8:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's talking about Wieters in this quote?
by Johnny_S on May 29, 2009 9:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oops...
didn’t see the link, my bad!
by Johnny_S on May 29, 2009 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I should have included the reference to Matt
I’ve fixed it in my caption…
"I’m going to go out and buy pizzas for everybody, and we’re going to have a pajama party out there waiting for Wieters..." - Dave Trembley
by duck on May 29, 2009 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the best quote from that article:
"Should we open the clubhouse at 11? Have brunch here tomorrow for everybody? Is it going to be like Duke madness out there, where people are going to be out with tents?" Trembley said. "I’m going to go out and buy pizzas for everybody, and we’re going to have a pajama party out there waiting for Wieters to come."
" 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
"Matt Wieters Adopted Mark Texiera's Parents Because He Felt They Needed A Son To Be Proud Of."
by getxstoked on May 29, 2009 9:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He THINKS he knows what's about to hit him
But he really has no idea. Poor guy.
by dkdc on May 29, 2009 9:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"I don’t expect him to bat 1.000. I don’t expect him to be perfect," the manager said
Does Trembley even know who he’s talking about?!? I mean, it’s ALL OVER the interwebbies. He better take that back RIGHT NOW!!!
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 29, 2009 10:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's just making a feeble attempt to lull the Tigers to sleep
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on May 29, 2009 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's doing his best Lou Holtz
"I’m going to go out and buy pizzas for everybody, and we’re going to have a pajama party out there waiting for Wieters..." - Dave Trembley
by duck on May 29, 2009 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou Holtz and feeble in the same sentence?
Nah…too easy…
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on May 29, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I cant make it to the game....
I will give Wieters a standing O from my basement. I’m freakin giddy right now.
by JoNasty on May 29, 2009 10:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've got a new one....
Matt “Mauer with Power” Wieters
by JoNasty on May 29, 2009 10:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd settle for "Mauer with Health"
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on May 29, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I"m so sad!
I have a banquet at church that I have to attend tonight so I can’t even enjoy Wieter’s debut on gamecast. Though I was tempted to tell my confirmation class to that we were going to scratch the banquet and do a road trip to Camden Yards.
by Gorilla Bird on May 29, 2009 11:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure...
That would violate the first commandment.
by dkdc on May 29, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blasphemy!
Dude, Wieters made cell phones for a reason. You can go on the web, right?
"I’m going to go out and buy pizzas for everybody, and we’re going to have a pajama party out there waiting for Wieters..." - Dave Trembley
by duck on May 29, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hadn't thought of that
You just made my life better.
by Gorilla Bird on May 29, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just the latest disciple
in the Church of Matt Wieters, spreadin’ the word about The Bird.
"I’m going to go out and buy pizzas for everybody, and we’re going to have a pajama party out there waiting for Wieters..." - Dave Trembley
by duck on May 29, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mobile.camdenchat.com
..and a lot of scrolling…
by mpire on May 29, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And no commenting :(
Get on that SB Nation!
"I’m going to go out and buy pizzas for everybody, and we’re going to have a pajama party out there waiting for Wieters..." - Dave Trembley
by duck on May 30, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...I graduate from High School and its my B-Day
Wieters is a good present though : )
by Tetris on May 29, 2009 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Times like this I wish I didn't live in Maine
I’ll follow on Gameday I suppose.
by Pack Man on May 29, 2009 11:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
mlb.tv is only 15 bucks for a 1 month membership
i’m just heading out to the sports bar. cant miss this!
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 29, 2009 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Prediction
Matt will go 6 for 4 tonight.
BTW, no MASN HD tonight, they’re giving it to the effin Expos.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on May 29, 2009 11:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who the fuck dropped the ball on that one?!?
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 29, 2009 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheesh
that means the HD game I recorded is goign to be the Tigers broadcast.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on May 29, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would normally be my move
But I don’t want to miss the over the top Wieters gushing.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on May 29, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I ducked out early from work so I don’t have to watch it on DVR. I’ll be tuning in on regular old tv. Although, I have a feeling Matt Wieters will totally be in hi def no matter what.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on May 29, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Planned in advance before the season
"I’m going to go out and buy pizzas for everybody, and we’re going to have a pajama party out there waiting for Wieters..." - Dave Trembley
by duck on May 29, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm...
gotta be able to pull some felx programming on THAT!
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on May 29, 2009 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You would think....
"I’m going to go out and buy pizzas for everybody, and we’re going to have a pajama party out there waiting for Wieters..." - Dave Trembley
by duck on May 29, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably just a way to get more people to the game...
As if Wieters’ debut isn’t enough.
by Johnny_S on May 29, 2009 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It doesn’t matter. Wieters’ gravity is so strong that not even light can escape it. Effectively rendering him invisible in regular or MASN HD.
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 29, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait...
It’s not on MASN at all, or just MASN HD?
by VB O's Guy on May 29, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's on MASN2
Which means no HD
"I’m going to go out and buy pizzas for everybody, and we’re going to have a pajama party out there waiting for Wieters..." - Dave Trembley
by duck on May 29, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Birdland is Wieters
Lotta people go through life doing things badly. Racing's important to men who do it well. When you're racing, it's life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting.
by Andrew @ TLC on May 29, 2009 12:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Willis
Willis has trouble limiting mere mortals to three homeruns. it’s blasphemy for him to believe he can limit the Wieters.
by uneasy rider on May 29, 2009 12:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just started Wieters in one of my fantasy leagues
Luckily Russell Martin also plays 3B so I can keep him in.
"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 29, 2009 12:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have the same situation with Pablo Sandoval. I drafted him for the sole purpose of having eligibility at positions other than Catcher while i waited for the Wieters call-up.
by kba26 on May 29, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I have Sandoval too
On the bench now — he’s injured
"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 29, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had Sandoval as well
but I had no place to put him, and its a salary cap league so I needed the cash. Peace out Pablo. Hope you suck for the rest of the season so I dont feel bad.
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 29, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never had a shot at him
Wieters was drafted at the beginning of the third round in my deep dynasty league. Jones and Markakis were also drafted a little early for my liking.
I did end up with a bunch of O’s, though: Roberts, Reimold, Scott, Hill, D Hernandez, and Snyder.
by dkdc on May 29, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I took him in the 10th of my non-keeper league, which was a bit earlier than i wanted.
but after naming my team the Wieters Hype Train, i couldnt very well let him go to someone else.
by kba26 on May 29, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From MASN's Orioles Buzz Blog
Here:
“Update: I just talked to the guy in Orioles Productions who chose Matt Wieters’ walk-up song for his debut tonight. I promised I wouldn’t reveal the artist or title, as I share his thinking that it’ll be much better as a surprise. But I will say it’s dynamite if you ask me. Appropriate. Well-known. Dramatic. And guaranteed to get you cheering on your feet with goosebumps on your arms.
Wieters’ song was chosen for him after he said he didn’t mind what song they played, as long as he gets to hold a bat and step to the plate. It’s like Brian Roberts said in his latest video blog: he didn’t much care what number they gave him as long as he got to wear a big league uniform. But it also seems to be another sign that Wieters doesn’t buy into the hype about himself. He’s coming to Baltimore to play baseball tonight. Simple as that."
Any guesses? "Ace of Spades? by Motorhead? (I wish.)
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on May 29, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
as long as it's not hey now, you're an allstar...
Symphony of Destruction?
Progenies of the Great Apocalypse? (oh man.. that would sound awesome on the PA.)
by mpire on May 29, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the final countdown
Dun nuh nuh nuhhhhhhhhh
Maybe not.
by Pack Man on May 29, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it's The Final Countdown
I will send the Orioles Productions staff cold hard cash as thanks.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
by 2632 on May 29, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just Dance by Lady Gaga
"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 29, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh, its kinda obvious
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 29, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait...
maybe this
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 29, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 Oh yeah Awesome!
"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 29, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
metallica - no leaf clover would be good:
Then it comes to be that the soothing light
At the end of your tunnel
Was just a freight train comin your way
Then it comes to be that the soothing light
At the end of your tunnel
Was just a freight train comin your way
It’s comin’ your way
by Y Not on May 29, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pantera - "Domination"
When the breakdown hits, that would be ideal.
" 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
"Matt Wieters Adopted Mark Texiera's Parents Because He Felt They Needed A Son To Be Proud Of."
by getxstoked on May 29, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
There ya go
That or “Ace of Spades” would have been perfect.
Hell’s Bells? Really?
"I’m going to go out and buy pizzas for everybody, and we’re going to have a pajama party out there waiting for Wieters..." - Dave Trembley
by duck on May 30, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What would happen
if he was ever the 1st batter when Trevor Hoffman was called in? Parallel universes colliding?
You can't fix stupid. Stupid is forever.
by sluggo 2.0 on May 30, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dontrelle should just be happy he's back in the majors
"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 29, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And currently pitching well. It's not like they're giving him charity.
by rcpratt on May 29, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha...
yeah. w/ that 20 something million dollar contract they gave him, i’m sure he’d be counting his lucky stars!
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on May 29, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn it, i'm going to the miss the game tonight.
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
by birdman on May 29, 2009 2:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
me too
I have to teach a night class until 10pm, so I can’t even catch it on MASN. Damn. I thought about canceling, but it’s a summer course, so every class counts. Argh!
by Mountian Goats on May 29, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As will I
I promised the wife last week we would see Drag Me to Hell tonight and she WILL NOT let me get out of it but it starts @ 6:15 so I should be able to see the 2nd half of the game (crosses fingers)
"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 29, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't believe it is raining
I am going to the game tonight, and I fear a rainout.
by BaltoBen on May 29, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wieters wont let it rain
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 29, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't blame mother nature....
The sheer awesomeness of the Wieters is threatening to tear the heaven asunder.
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace
"
by UMBC Oriole fan on May 29, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or making her weep
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on May 29, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
supposed to start clearing up around 5 or 6 p.m.
according to weather. com
by Timmy L. on May 29, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wieters Haiuku Slam!
Wieters bids the rains
Cease and waters part — then runs
Through them: home run trot.
"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 29, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oooh, me too
Wallop of the bat
Baseball screaming from the pain
Wieters has arrived
Hey Smails, you scratched my anchor!
by elktonfan on May 29, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll give it a try
The future has come
Wieters will crush all who dare
To throw him a strike
"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 29, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There once was a man from Nantucket
Wait, wrong thread…OK, here:
He threw to second
Caught it, tagged the guy, then threw
Home to himself: “Wieters catch.”
"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 29, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
May 2009
Decade of pain bids adieu
Wieters takes the field
by drj on May 29, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This one's for Pistol Petey Angelos
Peter Anti-Christ
Hears the howling of O’s fans
Finally…Wieters
by Bromo on May 29, 2009 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a surprise, but I must admit...
…that I was a little disappointed to see Moeller rather than Zaun get DFA. Defensively and in terms of game-calling. Though Zaun’s bat is getting better…
by alexw on May 29, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wieters is batting 6th today. Here's the order according to Roch.
Brian Roberts – 2B
Adam Jones – CF
Nick Markakis – RF
Aubrey Huff – 1B
Melvin Mora – 3B
Luke Scott – DH
Matt Wieters – C
Nolan Reimold – LF
Cesar Izturis – SS
Brad Bergesen – RHP
by typozzz on May 29, 2009 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't Reimold behind Wieters in Norfolk, too?
A pretty successful combination for both of them, though Izturis is no Salazar.
by Joltin Joe Orsulak on May 29, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bergesen is batting 10th in the lineup
I hope he can get a hit or two
by Timmy L. on May 29, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wieters just made the sun come out...is that a rainbow?
OTH…he also just made my cable go out…FOCUS MATT! Oh there it goes, it’s back on again…Thanks Matt!
by Bromo on May 29, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WEET WEET SUX
It’s 4:55 p.m. and he hasn’t hit home run yet!
by thewaywardO on May 29, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hear Matt delivered a baby on the bus up from Norfolk
……..while driving.
"Daddy, is Hevan like BIRDLAND?"
"No son, Hevan is BIRDLAND."
by BENNY BIRDMAN on May 29, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Slightly off-topic (kinda) but I really love Dontrelle Willis. I always tried to not like him for no particular reason but he’s just a great dude:
"When I’m getting guys out, it looks like I know what I’m doing, and when I don’t, it doesn’t," said Willis, the 2003 NL Rookie of the Year with Florida. "It has never stopped being fun, though. It was fun when I was pitching in the minors. I love playing baseball."
by SC on May 29, 2009 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He always seemed like someone who just loves playing baseball.
One of the guys I always want to see do well (tonight excluded).
by kba26 on May 29, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Willis is one of my favourite pitchers
I love to see him pitch
"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 29, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
since when was 6, 7, 8 the O's power spots?
From Wiggy, Pie, and Zaun
to Scott, Wieters, Reimold
macphail rules
by whereswieters on May 29, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we should give away everything we have to get halladay
by whereswieters on May 29, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i was just thinking that ha
that dude would be awesome to have on our team
by Timmy L. on May 29, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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