GameThread: Nationals (21-49) @ Orioles (32-40)
by Scott Christ on Jun 26, 2009 6:20 PM EDT
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PrintWashington Nationals at Baltimore Orioles, Jun 26, 2009 7:05 PM EDT
The Orioles return home fresh off a sweeping at the hands of the Marlins, but if there's a team in MLB you want to play after getting swept, it's the Washington Nationals, our "fierce rivals." Let's hope AJ can pull out of his slump and get it going at home.
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Our long national nightmare is over!
Melvin Mora is now batting 7th.
Woo hoo!
Per Roch,
For the Orioles:
Brian Roberts – 2B
Adam Jones – CF
Nick Markakis – RF
Aubrey Huff – 1B
Nolan Reimold – LF
Luke Scott – DH
Melvin Mora – 3B
Matt Wieters – C
Robert Andino – SS
Brad Bergesen – RHP
For the Nationals:
Guzman – SS
Johnson – 1B
Zimmerman – 3B
Dunn – DH
Willingham – LF
Dukes – RF
Bard – C
Harris – CF
Hernandez – 2B
Detwiler – LHP
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
If we could get Wieters hitting a bit more...
I’d be overjoyed to have a guy like Mora hitting in the 8 hole. He’s definitely an above average 8 guy. That would be a lovely lineup.
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
Mora out of the 5 hole! Let us rejoice and sing!
I hope this is not a one-game move.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Jun 26, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Dave said it's not.
" 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."
yessssssssss!
now… bergy… our stopper. lets get a win! :)
Gablehouser: Well, that’s too bad, because the answer your teammate gave was correct.
Sheldon: That’s yoouurrrr opinion.
~ Big Bang Theory
Anybody else notice Dempsey and Tom Davis
not-so-subtly staring at Mrs Roberts chest?
" 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."
I'm kind of sorry that I missed this.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Jun 26, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
weight-loss drugs.
He’s not using them right, I don’t think.
" 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."
AJ hit that ball pretty damn hard.
Good to see.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions
nick did not
but “hit em where the a’int” :)
Gablehouser: Well, that’s too bad, because the answer your teammate gave was correct.
Sheldon: That’s yoouurrrr opinion.
~ Big Bang Theory
That was WELL outside the strike zone.
But good hustle by Nick.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions
I mean the one he didn't swing at, not the one he tapped, was out of the zone.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Good lord strike two was high.
" 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."
ball 3 to dunn was not inside..
Gablehouser: Well, that’s too bad, because the answer your teammate gave was correct.
Sheldon: That’s yoouurrrr opinion.
~ Big Bang Theory
nor was "ball 1" to willingham
gripe
don’t think i like this ump :p
Gablehouser: Well, that’s too bad, because the answer your teammate gave was correct.
Sheldon: That’s yoouurrrr opinion.
~ Big Bang Theory
Nice throw by Reimold.
Even though Dukes was safe.
" 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."
Yay Amber!
Marry me?
Please?
" 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."
Dibble and Palmer in the same booth?
How is the universe not imploding from that combination of self-importance and ego?
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
its like the grand canyon
of commentary suckage
by twistedlogic on Jun 26, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
this is horrible
“major league pitchers are gonna do their best to make sure you cant hit their best stuff”
well no shit. i had no idea dibble
by twistedlogic on Jun 26, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Wieters has my favorite walk-up music....
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
I wish somebody would walk up to this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5vNZ1YYBWU
" 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."
My personal fave from them...
What's the first one?
The link won’t work for me…
I’d also take someone using this, preferably a closer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qQbhKPupLo
" 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."
This
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA64Ery_iEk
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
Solid choice.
Especially that video.
" 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."
Not a big Hatebreed fan
Not a big fan of Jamey’s singing voice, although I loved him on HBB.Just not into his band. I’m liking the new All That Remains lately, and going through a A7X phase again. I just love “Beast & the Harlot.” And I can never not listen to The Sword…
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
I'm more into the Hatebreed live experience.
Though listening to “Doomsayer” at any time makes me want to run through walls.
If you haven’t run across the Showdown yet, you should really check out their “Backbreaker” album, total Pantera worship musically.
" 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."
I will do that
And I’m sure you know The Sword already, but if you don’t and you like Sabbath AT ALL, check them out.
Especially…
and
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
The Showdown
" 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."
er, try this, then.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8DKc37mt8k
" 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."
Love the music
Not so in love with the vocalist or his delivery. But I do like the guitars and drums….
And to go REALLY old school on you….
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
Definitely have that album.
Along with a bunch of Deliverance, Tourniquet, and Mortification.
" 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."
I worked at a Christian bookstore for a while...
the clearence inventory of 80s thrash wound up mostly in my collection.
" 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."
Indeed.
Then there’s this criminally underrated band: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYJNIUGXsL0
" 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."
Living Sacrifice is unadulterated awesome.
You should definitely look into getting Reborn and The Hammering Process.
" 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."
I belive you can find them there.
" 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."
chnope
nice try tho. ima listen next time he comes up and try to play it haha
by twistedlogic on Jun 26, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I find Debbi Taylor really, really annoying.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions
Agreed.
She’s no Amber.
" 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."
Double agree
I’m 84% sure she is a wooden puppet.
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.
She strikes me as someone
who tries WAY too hard to look relaxed on camera.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
She has an uncanny smile. I don't like it.
It is the smile of someone I expect to burst into tears at any moment for no reason.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
That's it.
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.
Well, Dave may be a bit slow on the trigger, but I like his thinking:
“I feel that Nolan Reimold is ready to hit up in the lineup. I did a lot of thinking about it. People were kind of circling the wagons on that question over a month ago and I said, ‘Be patient and let it run its course.’ We did that. Let’s give Reimold a shot and see how it goes.”
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
Everyone's criticizing the slowness
but I think it’s kind of – kind of – good to see that he isn’t willing to give up on his players very easily. It went a little too long, but…I dunno, I guess I just don’t see it as a particularly awful move.
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.
He took about 10 games longer than I would have liked
but at least he made the decision.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
Well
the lineup doesn’t matter that much, especially over something like 10 games. So it’s hard for me to really care, except to say that it’s good that he believes (rightly or wrongly) in the players he has. It’s a good way to keep the veterans on your side, and a manager basically only has like 4 jobs, and number 1 amongst them is to keep the clubhouse on your side.
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.
I know the math and studies show lineups don't matter
But I got really sick of anecdotally watching him waste baserunners for 2 months.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
That's just you being sick of Melvin Mora
and I have nothing but agreement with your stance.
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.
Somebody get Huff some oxygen.
He’s gonna need it.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions
No sense running on Dukes with 0 out
Solid choice by Juan Samuel. Hey, he did something right, we should acknowledge that!
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
Let's score like a million runs.
Don’t let this kid off the hook. Destroy him. Break his confidence. Make his family cry. Ruin his future. DESTROY HIM.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions
Embarrass him so badly
his parents change the locks on their house so he can’t go home.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
C'mon Matt, that was ball 3 man.
You’ve GOT this Matt. You can destroy this next pitch. I know it.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions
I think Matt Wieters looks like
John Cena.
" 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."
I just hope he has used fewer steroids.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Cena's not quite as roided out as some other guys in WWE.
" 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."
That's not exactly a glowing endorsement.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
That's like saying
he does less drugs than Keith Richards.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
That's the snappy analogy I was looking for.
Well done.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Took me a few seconds
to land the one I wanted to go with.
It was that or…
That’s like saying he drinks less than Metallica on their first tour.
They didn’t get the name Alcoholica for nothing…
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
I think it's amazing
that Dave Mustaine drank too much for Metallica.
" 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."
And Steven Adler did too many drugs to be in Guns M' Roses
I mean, how many drugs is too many drugs to be in Guns N’ Roses?
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
Damnit Dino
You swung at a bunch of balls out of the strike zone.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions
Ugh
can’t let the Nats off the hook like that….
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.
Only 2 runs.
Nobody can squander loaded bases with no outs quite like the Baltimore Orioles.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions
Sweet Fancy Moses
Are Dibble and Jim EVER going to stfu?
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions
No
But do you really want to hear Bob Carpenter or Jim Hunter?
" 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."
Over those guys, yes, I think so.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Merely okay
Had a long second inning (I think) with a bunch of straight hits
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.
A little shakey at times.
But nothing too bad.
" 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."
cant be any worse than last night in florida
by davetrembling on Jun 26, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Not at all
Compared to the rest of these goons, he’s Roy Halladay
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.
That didn't happen.
It was simply a Ravens preason game gone terribly wrong.
" 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 Jun 26, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think the worst part of that game was that it was only one half of a double header.
Combined score that day: Rangers 39, Orioles 10.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
didnt feel like gamethreading tonight. Just reading through. However, you caused me to comment. I hate you. I feel sick. Why make me think about that game? Sheesh…
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
I was just pointing out
things can ALWAYS be worse.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
And as for hating me...
dude, get in line. :)
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
well not always
I mean, they couldnt have really gotten worse that night, right? Did anyone point to anything worse in that gameday thread?
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
They only socrded in 4 of the innings that night
Even 30-3 COULD have been worse.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
Actually
I guess you could get beat 4 straight in the playoffs by your rival after going up 3-0. That’d be worse.
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 26, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I just turned on the game
and the commentary is really awkward. Dibble and Palmer do not work well together.
Dunn is awfully hard to get out.
It’s just such a shame he hates baseball so very, very much. Who knows what he might be capable of otherwise?
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions
I'm not even sure why I put a ? there. Bleah.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
At least he isn't Carlos Beltran
Boy, Beltran is terrible at everything.
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.
Yeah, it's such a shame that guy doesn't try hard at all.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm loving Reimold in the five spot
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.
Speed, Power, Average, Plate Discipline, and Knowledge of the Strike Zone
Reimold 5, Mora 0
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.
with Hanrahan coming in?
I would certainly hope so.
" 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."
Jinxer McJinxy
How could he be doing his job when he didn't throw me out of the game after the things I called him?
On arguing with ump Russ Goetz.
Mark Henry Belanger
Detwiler, you're lucky it's not 6-1.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions
double play is what I am predicting.. sry
How could he be doing his job when he didn't throw me out of the game after the things I called him?
On arguing with ump Russ Goetz.
Mark Henry Belanger
glad it's not 200 million like it was the other day... I only want to win if I can quit my job
How could he be doing his job when he didn't throw me out of the game after the things I called him?
On arguing with ump Russ Goetz.
Mark Henry Belanger
by Birdland in NC on Jun 26, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
or a double... I saw a two in my future....
How could he be doing his job when he didn't throw me out of the game after the things I called him?
On arguing with ump Russ Goetz.
Mark Henry Belanger
I audibly yelled
Man, I thought that was fair for a few seconds.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
Good lord, that was clobbered.
Too bad it went foul.
" 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."
WHEW
jesus, Wieters, you want to hit the Warehouse much?
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.
Good Lord
he destroyed that pitch
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions
He KILLS that pitch next year
How could he be doing his job when he didn't throw me out of the game after the things I called him?
On arguing with ump Russ Goetz.
Mark Henry Belanger
If by next year
you mean tomorrow, then yes.
" 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."
I meant tomorrow yes
How could he be doing his job when he didn't throw me out of the game after the things I called him?
On arguing with ump Russ Goetz.
Mark Henry Belanger
by Birdland in NC on Jun 26, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Dino is quickly become a top 5 oriole for me
How could he be doing his job when he didn't throw me out of the game after the things I called him?
On arguing with ump Russ Goetz.
Mark Henry Belanger
He plays a nice SS
but his OBP is 273. Too low to be anywhere near top 5 for me.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
It will come up.. he has a leadoff mentality..
He will get comfortable with 2 strikes and get some hits…
How could he be doing his job when he didn't throw me out of the game after the things I called him?
On arguing with ump Russ Goetz.
Mark Henry Belanger
by Birdland in NC on Jun 26, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
He'll likely be similar to Izzy as far OBP goes
or Guzman, very BA driven OBP.
" 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."
This at bat for proof....
How could he be doing his job when he didn't throw me out of the game after the things I called him?
On arguing with ump Russ Goetz.
Mark Henry Belanger
by Birdland in NC on Jun 26, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
As they say
Somebody has to bat ninth.
I’d prefer Cal Ripken or heck, Miguel Tejada out there, but Andino is certainly palatable to me.
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Cal Ripken, Jr. hit into the MOST double plays ever
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Yeah, Cal wasn't fast.
And he hit a lot of hard ground balls.
" 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."
Nope, that would be Lee May
at least that’s the way I remember it.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
Nope
Lee May – 219
Cal Ripken – 350
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Reality has a well-known liberal bias
I don’t let pesky “facts” get in the way of my vague memories of my childhood. :)
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
To be fair
Tejada does it a LOT, he’s already at 229 in 7643 PA. It took Cal 12883.
So, yeah, I accept the point. Tejada hits into way more DPs than Ripken.
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Also
12883 plate appearances? That is the definition of a fuck-ton. Sometimes I forget how awesome Cal Ripken was.
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I'd really like Cal v1991 out there.
I don’t remember any player being as locked in as he was that year, until Bonds in ’02.
" 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."
That was a ball... booo blue...
How could he be doing his job when he didn't throw me out of the game after the things I called him?
On arguing with ump Russ Goetz.
Mark Henry Belanger
So goddamned antsy
calm the fuck down, jonsey
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There we go
Just serve it into RF.
" 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."
Not yet, not yet
Trembley could still choose to run Hendo out there…
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
pinch running for wieters
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We gonna bat around this inning?
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions
Maybe twice
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So
are we confident in saying Orioles > Natinals?
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You gotta be kidding me
THAT’S what Aubrey hits for a single?
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
Gotta fix our run differential
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so much better than a melmo GIDP
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. -Earl Weaver
Reimold is fucking awesome.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions
Sure, a walk is great
But the playoff series clinching bunt right there would have been better. If only Melvin were still in the five spot
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Nice E6!
so THAT’S why they suck
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Give me Wiggy!
can’t bear the thought of a melmo gidp here
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Damn, that place is packed.
They need to do mid-week fireworks games!
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
Baseball+fireworks is the best
I went to the Bluerocks game in Wilmington last night for that express purpose, and lemme tell ya, that tiny stadium was packed.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I've never understood the appeal
but it never fails. People love their fireworks
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The Frederick Keys
Are launching fireworks Friday, Saturday & Sunday this weekend…
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. -Earl Weaver
in fact, some fools are setting fireworks off in the parking lot of my complex even now.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
If Melmo works a walk
I might, just might, have to give him a MBP vote.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
Sac fly ok with you?
4 RBI on the night for Melmo.
" 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."
amazing
I almost feel bad for doubting him…………….. almost
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. -Earl Weaver
So, The Deity made 2 of the 3 outs...
I’m just sayin’.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
He is merciful.
Though His vengeance is mighty.
" 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."
you shut your filthy mouth. he did nothing of the kind. you were DECEIVED.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
We needed that inning.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Jun 26, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions
In many, many ways.
Individually and collectively.
And that’s just us at Camden Chat, let alone the Orioles hitters.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
wieters was the first and last out
from two different sides of the plate.
oh and we have a darth vader in our park. wasn’t chewie there the other nite?
Chewie was in Florida.
There’s always a Vader around due to LUUUUUUUUUUUKE.
" 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."
that fan must have been watching the florida series
and said “I’ll one-up the chewie suit.”
Although, I don’t think you can do that.
maybe yoda...may the force be with you!
by twistedlogic on Jun 26, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
OK that would be pretty good.
But it would have to be on a child, or a midget. I wouldn’t buy it with a 6’0" person.
yea
gotta be short to pull off the yoda….hard to tell if hes sitting tho
by twistedlogic on Jun 26, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
These guys probably top the Chewie suit
A whole group that just makes their own Stormtrooper suits. But I don’t think they usually go to baseball games alone in their Stormtrooper suits.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Jun 26, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Why not let Bergeson pitch the 7th?
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. -Earl Weaver
105 pitches.
Mostly due to that second inning.
" 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."
Probably sat down too long
And a high pitch count. Not to mention, with a 10 run lead, let the bullpen guys get some work.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Brad's night is done
6.0 IP, 1 ER
Not bad, Brad.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
I'd give you some odds that Chris Ray could elimiate that cushion quickly...
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. -Earl Weaver
Jesus, Willie Harris is fast.
" 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."
amber wins of course
much better looking
by twistedlogic on Jun 26, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
deb taylor is terrible
thank goodness she’s stuck w/ the natinals
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You could argue that the Nats, and not she, is the victim in that relationship
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KEEP HITTING!
I want their bullpen in SHAMBLES by the end of the night.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
Shatter their will for the remainder of the weekend
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Jun 26, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
They're already the worst pen in baseball...
but maybe we could get them all sent back to AAA…
" 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."
Again?!?!
Didn’t they try that already this season?
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. -Earl Weaver
There's a Syracuse-Washington express this year.
" 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."
Who are you trying to kid, Bob?
The Nationals have been in a swoon since the third week of February.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions
"The Nationals have been in a swoon since about the third week of May"
Oh really? They didn’t start even playing the games until late May, Carpenter?
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Wow
Elijah Dukes made about 4 or 5 errors on one play
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Man, it's just not the Nats' night, is it?
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
It was last night.
" 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."
they stuck it to the Yerks pretty good
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So NOW Juan puts teh stop sign up
Screw that “being respectful” nonsense. How many times is Jonesy gonna get a inside the park HR?
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
Samuel should've sent him.
I think he would’ve had it, and come…inside the park? I hate that “call off the dogs” mentality.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions
I doubt he woulda made it, personally
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watching field of dreams
in camden yards is worth skipping my own baseball game for…
by The Fat Bird on Jun 26, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Eh
Field of Dreams is way down my baseball movie list:
Bull Durham, League of Their Own, Sugar, Major League, The Natural, Field of Dreams
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Just going through this now.
But League of Their Own?? Seriously?? Ahead of Major League?/ Ahead of The Natural??? I hope that’s a joke.
Do you see the attendance staying similar for the rest of the weekend?
Because of the “regional rivalry?”
Or is it basically due to Firework Night?
Im betting it's a Fireworks Night deal
Although those Markakis jerseys tomorow might bring more, even though only 10K will be handed out.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
Union Night tonight, too
Tom Davis said 21,000 tickets were sold for just that.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
"Somebody's kid is just bawling right now"
The glee in Dibble’s voice is Creeeeeeeeeeeeepy
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Hey anybody here like Vonnegut?
I’m trying to win an argument over the literary power rankings of Mother Night, Slughterhouse 5, and Cat’s Cradle. Anybody care to comment?
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Haven't read enough of his stuff.
But I do like what Ive read. More of a Asimov fan myself.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
Cat's Cradle > Slaughterhouse 5 > Mother Night
All good, though.
" 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."
None of my degrees are specifically in American Lit
but as an English teacher I would rank them differently based on “literary power rankings” and “personal preference.”
Literary power rank: Slaughterhouse 5, Cat’s Cradle, Mother Night
Personal preference: Mother Night, Slaughterhouse 5, Cat’s Cradle
Basis of the literary power rank: critical appreciation, controversy, awards & nominations, lasting legacy (appearance on reading lists and etc).
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 26, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Slaughterhouse-Five is my favorite Vonnegut by far
I’d put Mother Night and Cat’s Cradle on the same level, just a bit below Slaughterhouse.
Vonnegut, for what it’s worth, ranks himself against himself and puts Slaughterhouse-Five and Cat’s Cradle at A+ and Mother Night at A.
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by Eat More Esskay on Jun 26, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
That's interesting
I had no idea. I’m agreeing with getxstoked. The ending to Cat’s Cradle is just Perfect – even more perfect than The Black Fuhrer of Harlem – just enough to get it above the famousness of S5.
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Cat's Cradle is in my top 3 favorite books
Along with Life After God (Coupland) and Brideshead Revisisted (Waugh)….and maybe Sound and the Fury. But that’s 4. But yeah, Cat’s Cradle as a whole is perfect
"Take on Me" - a-ha
So....
does anyone want to film a “Defining Moments” commercial with me? Centering around this game?
"Take on Me" - a-ha
"Destroying the Nationals bullpen?!?! Winning the opening game of the Beltway Series!?!?"
THAT is a defining moment!
Can
we make it about how stupid the Nats’ Defining Moment commericals are?
I’d fly down from Rochester for that shit.
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haha or i'll meet you on I-90/I-81
and we can take the “Syracuse-Washington Express” with a few Nats relievers
O!
" 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."
R!
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