GameDay: Detroit Tigers (27-21) at Baltimore Orioles (23-27)
by duck on May 31, 2009 1:15 PM EDT
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Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles, May 31, 2009 1:35 PM EDT
It's Sunday, it's Wieters Day +2 and it's a chance for the Orioles to get series win and close out a homestand at 6-1.
Jason Berken makes his second start, and while he threw OK in his first while picking up a win in his debut, it was overshadowed by the unexpected announcement of The Deity's callup. Tuesday was a wet, cold, nasty night, and Jason Berken made it a little better for Orioles fans. Let's see how he improves on 77 degrees and sunny. I hope his pitching matches the weather.
The Orioles will face Edwin Jackson, who's been sneaky good this year. His record is pedstrian (4-3), and it's more evidence why W-L record is almost meaningless. He's sporting a 2.58 ERA over 66.1 IP in 10 starts. His WHIP is 1.12. Ladies and gentlemen, Edwin Jackson is pretty damn good this season.
That said, Let's Go O's!
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Bergey's orange jersey ROCKS
Man, I wish they’d wear that 1 day a week. I love the black also, and we don’t need 2 alternate jerseys, but damn, that just looks cool.
"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 31, 2009 1:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is this the beginning of the end for Berken?
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 31, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd think he would have to have a great game today to force a discussion.
by kba26 on May 31, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't you mean a terrible game?
Isn’t Berken the odd man out when Uehara comes up? Furthermore, I just don’t think Berken is that good.
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 31, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm saying he is the odd man out right now.
But if he pitches a gem today, maybe its worth reconsidering. Bergesen hasn’t exactly been blowing away people either. But it would have to be at least what Bergy did the other night for Berken to force his way in.
by kba26 on May 31, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bergy pitches to contact
He’s not gonna be a high K guy. Although he only had 3 Ks Friday, he had ZERO walks. That’s a pretty good K/BB rate no matter how low the Ks are.
"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 31, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor choice of words on my part.
I wasn’t so much concerned about the lack of strikeouts, as the fact that the WHIP is still hovering around 1.5 even after that great game. I cant imagine berken staying up in his place, but if Berken pitches great today (and probably in one more start before Koji comes back), he could make it a little tougher decision.
by kba26 on May 31, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I'm OK with that
Gee, what really good pitcher isn’t quite as awesome as the rest?….
"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 31, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bergesen has definitely secured his spot
In my book.
But anyway, I see your point as a 7/8 inning performance by Berken today could legitimize the idea of sending Koji to the ’pen.
My issue is that one of Hernandez/Berken/Bergesen is likely going to fall apart in the near future, and that rotation spot will need to be filled, presumably by a proven starter in Koji. With the three aforementioned guys already having been called up, we’re going to need to wait until the next wave comes up, and until then, we need stability with Koji.
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 31, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why?
Koji coming back? Man, I don’t know. I like Koji, but he’s used to coming out of the ‘pen. But with Koji being a rightie, it doesn’t exactly solve a problem for us. Jamie Walker’s gotta go, but sicne he’s a lefty, who replaces him?
"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 31, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hendrickson
I know, I know. But that’s what I think it should be.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As bad as he is...
he’s a lefty.
Now, my ideal solution is to pull two magically-competent lefties out of thin air and send them both packing. But that’s not an option…
"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 31, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Berken was a very, very fingey prospect coming into this season, and he has put up one quality game thus far; I wouldn’t hold my breath with this guy. Koji would probably be best utilized as a two inning guy in a tough spot, but he has been too valuable to our rotation.
If Ray had just been good, then we could have kept Sherrill as the LOOGY and dropped Walker.
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 31, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone who can get someone out
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
by NHZ on May 31, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hammer Time!
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on May 31, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Reimold's the odd man out
with Wieters DH’ing day game after a night game. A few days ago I would have said that Reimold should have moved to right to get Nick a day off, but it seems like he’s coming out of his slump and you don’t want to mess with that.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I still would like to see Reimold over Luke in almost every scenario
But I get that Reimold has played every single game over the past week and Luke is on fire.
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 31, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd love to see your justification for that
Or are you in agreement with WaywardO who says Luke Scott is Jay Gibbons +10 BA points?
"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 31, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Luke Scott as a player and team member
But he has absolutely no place on this team in 2/3 years when we’ll be contending. By that logic, I would rather have 2011 contributing members like Reimold getting playing time right now, but again, I realize that you can’t bench a guy as hot as Luke.
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 31, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In 2011?
Hell yeah, I’d rather have Nolan.
"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 31, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're not going anywhere in 2009
So let the 2011 players get better right now.
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 31, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems to me they are letting Nolan do that
Isn’t this the first game he hasn’t started since he’s been called up? One day off in 2.5 weeks isn’t exactly sending a message, it’s a day off.
"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 31, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I said this four or five posts ago
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 31, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still would like to see Reimold over Luke in almost every scenario, but I get that Reimold has played every single game over the past week and Luke is on fire.
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 31, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got it, dude.
I got it.
Chill.
"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 31, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chill?
Am I worked up?
You questioned my first post only to repeat the point that I initially made; I was just clarifying things.
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 31, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever.
I’m watching the game now.
And yeah, it’s reading to me as being a bit obsessed.
But whatever. I’m too busy watching Adam Jones glide through center field…
"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 31, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you question me
Then I’m going to answer. Forgive me.
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 31, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only Wieters can truly forgive you.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree to a point
but, and maybe I just have my Luke Goggles on, in 2011 Luke will be 32/33 years old. If he can thrive as a DH there is no reason he can’t be a contributing member of this team.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be ideal
But I don’t think a streaky, platoon type guy will cut it at age 33 on a contending team.
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 31, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if he last that long
the tough thing about late arrivers like Scott is they tend to be early retirees, too. Though maybe Scott is establishing a new performance level this year. Youneverknow.
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
by NHZ on May 31, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah you really can't deny Luke right now
You just don’t mess with that.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The thing that bugs me
And there’s no solution to it, but it still annoys me, is that late in the game when Zaun is at the plate you can’t PH him.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll bet Wiggy would catch....
and Feliz Pie may volunteer just to get into a game.
"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 31, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I wonder why exactly NO ONE on MASN has mentioned that.
That is a pretty big strategic gamble. You’re betting Zaun NEVER gets hurt when he catches? Or even when you need a better bat in the lineup in the 7th, 8th, or 9th?
"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 31, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe
Package him and Walker to someone for a backup catcher then call up chris waters
by WestcoastO'sFan on May 31, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're not going to carry 3 catchers.
That’s not gonna happen.
"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 31, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hunter & Dempsey
I wonder if this broadcasting combo is why we lose on Sundays.
No, probably not. Actually, I like Jim Hunter, and he has to be feeling pretty good right now to see an Orioles team that’s actually exciting instead of having to muster his optimism and excitement for some of the stuff we’ve seen in recent years.
Will he die from sheer joy if he gets to call Wieters’ first homer? This is a real possibility. I hope someone keeps an eye on him.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on May 31, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cardiac paddles are at the ready in the MASN booth
"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 31, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FYI guys
I was on an older laptop last night and the game thread was AWFUL towards the end. I’ve never experienced that before. I don’t know if it will be an issue today since it’s a gorgeous Sunday afternoon, but if we get up to a ton of comments I’m going to start an overflow.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 1:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd say after 900 or so comments
At least, that’s when my iPhone refused to even load the page.
"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 31, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the comp I was on
got pretty bad around 750ish. But yeah. Like I said, Sundays are usually pretty light, but I’m gonna keep an eye out.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a wonderful idea...
and I like around 700… but I guess 900 isn’t too bad.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 31, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adam's been chasing those bad pitches the past few games
Looking like old school AJ
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 1:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have noticed that as well
Teams are pitching around AJ and he isn’t being patient enough.
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 31, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Berken continues to pleasantly surprise
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 31, 2009 1:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
rick dempsey
is having an orgasm over his mechanics right now
by WestcoastO'sFan on May 31, 2009 1:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just sayin'....
Jason Berken had a 125/38 K/BB in 2008 at Bowie. That ain’t bad.
"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 31, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice start for Berken
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK hitters, your turn
Let’s make their starter throw more than 7 pitches in the 2nd inning.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on May 31, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just as long
as Berken can pitch deep into games.
I’m tired of 5 inning pitchers screwing our bullpen over (cough) Daniel Cabrera, Adam Eaton, Garrett Olson (cough)
by WestcoastO'sFan on May 31, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hunter and Dempsey
A deadly duo.
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 31, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dempsey's a great guy...
who should be limited to pre- and post-game shows.
"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 31, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just don't like his analysis at all
He is wrong more often than not.
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 31, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not just his analysis
Sometimes his hard facts are wrong. I like him because of his history with the team and because he’s just a likable dude, but yeah, it’s hard to listen to sometimes.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's amusing on pre and post
He’s death on game telecasts.
"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 31, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just don't like some of the dumb shit he says.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 31, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHY THE FUCK CAN'T THIS BE IN HD?????? FUCK COMCAST
by The Fat Bird on May 31, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Nats are playing the Mets
I think the New York/division rival angle gives them the HD benefit this weekend.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's also on WJZ today
Unfortunately, that broadcast isn’t HD either. Which doesn’t make any sense since there shouldn’t be the same limitation as not having a MASN2 HD. But admittedly, the ins and outs of HD/not-HD broadcasts are not in my area of expertise.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on May 31, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, WJZ affects MAYBE 40% of the watching audience
and I have no idea why WJZ doesn’t do HD. They broadcast in HD, the game is being shot in HD. Who knows?
"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 31, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Among others...
Look, I’m no Comcast apologiest. I HATE that company. But it’s Comcast AND Time Warner AND DirecTv AND Dish and all of the 23 cable/sat companies that MASN has to deal with to get that 2nd HD channel. They shoot and archive evereything in HD, it’s the channel capacity that’s teh issue.
But sure, hate on Comcast. They are ONE of the reasons the O’s aren’t in HD today.
"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 31, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and the MASN guy told us
that their goal is to get every game on HD, but since they broadcast twice as many baseball games as most RSNs, it’s not as easy. It’s just a waiting game for us, I guess. Although I don’t even have HD so I don’t really care.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This feed is atrocious
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 31, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
everyone stop complaining about Hunter and Dempsey...
i’m stuck watching on FSTigers
by whereswieters on May 31, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wigginton swings at the first pitch every time
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
please tell me
He isn’t singed to a 2 year deal
by WestcoastO'sFan on May 31, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright, I won't tell you
The silver lining is I’m pretty sure the total value of the contract is only like $6 million.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on May 31, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But we're aren't denying he's signed to a 2 year dedal, either.
"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 31, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'll probably come round at some point
He’s always been a guy who hits lefties better than righties, though.
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
by NHZ on May 31, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wiggy's a notoriously slow starter....
….with a career OPS more than 100 less than his average in April, and fifty below his average in May. Expect him to turn it around, esp. after the all-star break.
by James F on May 31, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, i understand and have accepted that wigginton cant hit.
but cant he at least stand up there and take 4 or 5 pitches before grounding out?
by kba26 on May 31, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wait, three outs? completely missed wigginton's "at bat"
by whereswieters on May 31, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you blink?
Then yeah, you missed it.
"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 31, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Berken plans on pitching a shut out
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well obviously Wieters is gonna HR
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm debating whether I should start drinking now or just wait
Late afternoon barbecue is at 5:00, but that seems too far away.
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 31, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd start pre-gaming now
"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 31, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brandy or Whiskey?
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 31, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whiskey it is
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 31, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's got the Tankeray pic?
"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 31, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you know I do.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 31, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't show up on my screen
Got the ol’ red X in a box. :(
"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 31, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
shit...
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 31, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There we go!
"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 31, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nearly 100 proof
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 31, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ID, please...
"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 31, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna need to check your ID
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be illegal
Nice try.
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 31, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you can start now
as long as you pace yourself.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kept it in front of him
Play it like a soccer goalie…
"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 31, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok, luke scott is amazing
but the HAIR!
by whereswieters on May 31, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i do believe
it used to be a lot worse, its not so bad now
by WestcoastO'sFan on May 31, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
39 pitches through 3 for Berken
I’ll take it.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on May 31, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the opposing pitcher having 17 through 2
is not
Sheldon: "You’re the milk thief!"
"Leonard said that I was crazy, but I knew the carton felt lighter."
~ Big Bang Theory
by Aldoran on May 31, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
if it isnt Greg “Automatic Out” Zaun
by WestcoastO'sFan on May 31, 2009 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
zaun is going deep today... just not right now
and his OBP isn’t awful considering his Avg.
by whereswieters on May 31, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What, clean up the area around his lokcer and collect everyone's socks?
"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 31, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, Jim hatin' on the Demper!
“Well, the back up catcher, and you would know, you spent HALF YOUR CAREER in that role…”
Damn, Jim. That was harsh.
"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 31, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the lineup is reallllyyyy bad today
by whereswieters on May 31, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's Sunday
Who cares?!
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 31, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure the games still count...
"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 31, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
My point was just that Dave seems to put out bad lineups on Sundays which exacerbates the real problem of Sunday just being a bad day for us for whatever reason.
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 31, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, you would think
he’d sprinkle the off-days for everyone through the week, not all on one day.
"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 31, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jackson isn't helping, either
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
by NHZ on May 31, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
No Reimold, no Izzy, plus Wiggy is actually worse than Mora so far.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wiggy
So far this year:
Vs. LHPs: .245/.275/.347
Vs. RHP: .213/.253/.330
Career:
Vs. RHPs: .261/.315/.435
Vs. LHPs: .286/.350/.503
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
by NHZ on May 31, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See
if Trembley would put more thought into giving guys the day off instead of just giving everyone off on Sunday, he could rest Mora on a day when a lefty is pitching since that’s who Wiggy is best against.
When Mora was on the DL at the beginning of the year Wiggy played every single day and was totally overexposed. I don’t know if that will affect him over the rest of the year, I hope not. I’m not really sure if it would matter.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
28 pitches through 3 for Jackson
D’oh.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on May 31, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nothing like a CG on less than 90 pitches....
"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 31, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pefect game through 3 by jackson
Noooooooooooooooo
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on May 31, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jackson's career ERA was 5 coming into the year
who is this detroit pitching coach???
by whereswieters on May 31, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good question
dude is earnin his pay
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on May 31, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's always had the talent
atleast that’s what most scouts felt when he was considered one of the top prospects in a loaded LA Dodgers system
by mikekim21 on May 31, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
consolation prize
Granderson’s on my fantasy team hahah
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on May 31, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
crap
1-0 loss?
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Feels that way...
"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 31, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There homers are ludicrous
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 31, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's Ludcrisp!
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on May 31, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
aint our hitting
is a Ludacrisis
by WestcoastO'sFan on May 31, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they'll fade into Bolivian....
"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 31, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rick Dempsey is out of his gourd
What is he talking about?
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He just rambles on and on
The stuff Dempsey says makes sense in your head, but not in the actual world.
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 31, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be honest....
I tune out Jim and Dempsey if they’re doing games.
"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 31, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"He fooled me"
Rick, it doesn’t seem terribly difficult to fool you.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 31, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Will Dempsey please just stop talking
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 31, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently not.
"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 31, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm having trouble
determining which is PBP and which is color.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 31, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neither one of them will shut the hell up.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 31, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Jason
Pull it together.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i dont
really want to lose today
by WestcoastO'sFan on May 31, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It really shouldn't count if it only hits your shirt
It also shouldn’t count if the ball hits somewhere that you are wearing body armor.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on May 31, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1 on the body armor
"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 31, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 on the shirt too.
If that’s going to be allowed, there should be rule on “bagginess”… and I don’t mean douchebagginess. Although there should be a rule on that too.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 31, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Proposed new rule
“If Alex Rodriguez is hit by a pitch, it shall be at the umpire’s discretion to evaluate his douchebag level and determine whether to award him first base.”
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on May 31, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This just in... Greinke gives up an earned run in the FIRST INNING
by whereswieters on May 31, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's all he will allow
but the Royals might not score
pathetic Offensive club
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on May 31, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
though Denks/Danks? walked the leadoff guy
nize
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on May 31, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His ERA will go up
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 31, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even is he doesn't give up another run today in 8 more innings
How crazy is that?
"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 31, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OH NOOOOOOO
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
by NHZ on May 31, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not that JIm or Rick will tell us
but that 2nd out is a pretty big deal.
"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 31, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's a thought...
how about talking about THE GAME, guys?
"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 31, 2009 2:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
or two strike walks.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 31, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, Rick
Tillman will be the best, and Matusz will be right behind him.
"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 31, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Arrieta?
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
by NHZ on May 31, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Arietta is the most attractive one
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He may be the cutest
But my money’s on Tillman.
"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 31, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A hunk AND K'ing ten per nine? :P
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
by NHZ on May 31, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the best of both worlds
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish that phrase didn't make
awful Hannah Montana songs play in my head. Thank you, Mom, for giving me all these younger siblings.
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
by NHZ on May 31, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dempsey cracks himself up
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 31, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
More Dempsey family love.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 31, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
get some
fucking hits, i mean really
by WestcoastO'sFan on May 31, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not that anyone cares about Ty Wigginton
But the only thing I see out of the ordinary about his batted ball data is that he’s making contact on a lot of pitches out of the zone, despite not actually chasing more bad balls than usual. So, he SHOULD get a hit sometime again this season (regress toward his mean, for those of those who don’t speak snark).
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
by NHZ on May 31, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nicely done
I like what Dave said about pitching with poise last week.
PARAPHRASE: “Don’t tell me someone pitched with poise when he wins 3-0. You have poise when you get in trouble and get out of it. If you get a couple of men on, get the guy at the plate out. That’s poise.”
And that’s what Berken just did. Good on ya, Jason.
"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 31, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A Brian Roberts tendency
He twists away and takes the first pitch when it is good, and hacks at it when it is bad.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on May 31, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Too busy thinking about his new wife....
"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 31, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 31, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can hardly blame him
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats brian roberts wife??!!
dude is my hero now
holy schnikeys
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on May 31, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://baltimoresportsreport.com/2009/01/29/meet-mrs-brian-roberts/
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 31, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure she has a great personality, too.
"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 31, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stranger things've happened
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
by NHZ on May 31, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather be friends with Mrs Markakis
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
personality yea
sure ya do
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on May 31, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha Kris Benson and now BROB
well done boyeez
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on May 31, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This image is really, really bad
I’m shown the score at the top of the screen, a fantastically shitty ticker on the bottom, and player’s statistics right above the bottomline just to cap things off.
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 31, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't have any of that stuff on the bottom.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
The bottom ticker has three tabs which are dedicated to the Orioles and feed useless facts.
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 31, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
I got none of that. All I have is the score graphic at the top.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same thing on DirecTv
Nothing at the bottom.
"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 31, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we could really use a baserunner
i’ll take an error
by mikekim21 on May 31, 2009 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nick Markakis is happy to oblige
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOO!!!
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 31, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sick of that shit.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 31, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But Audbrey's NOT on 1st?
"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 31, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Aubrey!
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AUUUUUUDREY!!!
:-(
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 31, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mistyped it!
Wonder if I jinxed him…
"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 31, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn
Good AB, bad result.
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
by NHZ on May 31, 2009 2:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good to see Jada
getting some love out west.
by sickuvitall on May 31, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay Amber!
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 31, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dave is NOT ruling out sending Koji to the 'pen
First time I’d heard that…
"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 31, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't want to see our best starter in the fucking bullpen
by The Fat Bird on May 31, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At this point
IS he our best starter?
"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 31, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's been REALLY good
I don’t know how long his stamina would hold up, but his FIP says he should have an ERA of about 3.50.
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
by NHZ on May 31, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If ya ask me...
way the rest of the starters had been… it’s the perfect place for him. Especially, since he can only seem to go 90ish pitches before falling apart.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 31, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And it is what his job was for the past 2 years....
"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 31, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
in a perfect world
where we actually have a major league caliber rotation, I’d love to see him in the bullpen. He seems to profile perfectly there.
But as we know, our current rotation is not too strong, and he really has been one of our best SP’s.
by mikekim21 on May 31, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we DO have a MLB rotation now.
To me, seriously, Hill is the weak link.
"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 31, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe we do
but its close. I’m down for giving hill atleast a handful of more starts, I like his stuff.
by mikekim21 on May 31, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I'm not saying replace him
Especially as a lefty. I’m just saying to me, he’s our #5 right now.
"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 31, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Attendance looks pretty good once again
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 31, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rick: It's different being starter rather that a closer.
The hell you say!
http://www.mvn.com/oriolecentral
by Oriole on May 31, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Jim Hunter says Koji should be a 3 inning closer
Wow, how does this guy NOT have a job as a manager?
"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 31, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here is what I think
Closers are overrated. If you have a pitcher who can, like Jim said, come in and pitch the 7, 8, and 9 after Guthrie to save the pen for the day game, I think it’s a great idea.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or
a pitcher gets knocked out in the 2nd? Koji comes in and pitches through the 7th. It’s not bad.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That sounds logical
I like to call that role…Brian Bass.
"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 31, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not have two?
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the other is Danys Baez
do we need 3? Not sure…
"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 31, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They wouldn't have to pitch that many innings every time
But it can only help to have pitchers who can go longer. What can it possibly hurt? A guy who is capable of going 3 innings can also pitch to 1 or 2 batters if needed. A guy who can only pitch to 1 or 2 batters can’t pitch 3 innings if needed.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he gets to work MAYBE twice in a week?
How efficient is that? Use him in a Danys role, sure. But 3 innings at a time to close games? Meh…
"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 31, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 innings as a bridge to the closer sounds fine
But 3 as the closer doesn’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
by Baltimo on May 31, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe I misunderstood him
I don’t think he was suggesting Koji be a 3 inning closer
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
especially as the situation he was referring to
koji would have come in to a tie game
Sheldon: "You’re the milk thief!"
"Leonard said that I was crazy, but I knew the carton felt lighter."
~ Big Bang Theory
by Aldoran on May 31, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This might sound insane
But I’m actually digging what Jim Hunter is saying about Koji in the pen.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3 innings at a time to close games?
That’s insane.
Koji in the ’pen? I could be down with that.
"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 31, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too...
I think instead of having “starters” and “’pen” just start whoever happens to be the hottest available pitcher and go to the next hottest when that guy runs out of gas during the game. Make the whole game a bullpen game.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 31, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well that seems a bit extreme
But I’m certainly down with letting bullpen pitchers pitch as long as they’re effective instead of being like “player x pitches the 7th, player y pitches the 8th, player z pitches the 9th”
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
by Stacey on May 31, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's definitely true
Diamond Dave has fallen too much in love with his “slots.”
"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 31, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But that's practically EVERY manager these days
I’d kill for someone who actually got creative with bullpen usage, but since managers have to be “baseball guys”….not happening.
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
by NHZ on May 31, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you do what everyone else does
it’s not your fault when it doesn’t work.
"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 31, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Weaver philosophy
Who’s the best guy right NOW? Unless there’s someone better in the ‘pen, leave the starter in. And Dave did a great job of that DFriday, rookie pitcher and all. He let him go out in the 9th until he showed he didn’t have it. That was a pretty big message he sent Friday to teh young guys – I’ll let you finish what you start.
"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 31, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flat Brim Forever
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on May 31, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Get Berken some runs!
He’s pitching his posterior off.
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
by NHZ on May 31, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HE TOOK A BALL... above average At Bat
If Wiggy bats his weight this year, I don’t know how happy I’d be
by whereswieters on May 31, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wigginton isn't very good
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 31, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
although Melmo has been very bad this year
by whereswieters on May 31, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
DL hurt him and he took a while to get back into the swing of things, but his AVG is back up to about .275, isn’t it?
by alexw on May 31, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His baserunning is ATROCIOUS this year.
"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 31, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention all the blown hit and runs
Poor Huff.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on May 31, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I sometimes wonder
if he even looks at Juan Samuel when Huff’s on first.
"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 31, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wiggity wiggity wiggity
wack
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on May 31, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Edwin Jackson
is not that good. We really are missing some hittable pitches.
by sickuvitall on May 31, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He is this year
You don’t have a sub 2.50 ERA in your 1th start unless you’re doing something 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 31, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this might be the year he finally puts it together
since being the top SP prospect in the minors in 5 years ago
by mikekim21 on May 31, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
his numbers speak to the opposite.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on May 31, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should clarify
He is not that good today. We should be hitting him,
by sickuvitall on May 31, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now that is a true statement
"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 31, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game isn't over yet
"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 31, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wieters isn't getting many opportunities
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 31, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
0-2
Wieters is getting behind far too often.
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 31, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've noticed that too
It’s almost like he gets down 0-2 in every at-bat, fights his way back to 2-2 and then gets beat with off-speed stuff. He also seems to lay off the 0-2 fastball that’s totally borderline at the belt.
by Kooz on May 31, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm betting
he goers on a semi-tear on the West Coast without the pressure of playing at home.
"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 31, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Royals just scored 2 runs
why can not we score runs?
geee
ate inning glorious comeback today, I sense it
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on May 31, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs