Gameday Thread: Red Sox (46-29) @ Orioles (34-41)
by zknower on Jun 29, 2009 6:00 PM EDT
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Boston Red Sox at Baltimore Orioles, Jun 29, 2009 7:05 PM EDT
The first half of the season begins to wind down as the Orioles close the book on interleague play (which was overall VERY good to them). Four series remain against decent -to-good teams: the PHN Red Sox at home, the Angels and Mariners on the road, and then the Blue Jays back at home before the All-Star break.
It all starts tonight as Jon Lester brings his 7-0 record against the Birds to OPACY. Yet Lester has been quite fallible this season, and this is a different Birds team than past ones he's faced. If our offense wakes up and scores early, this game may not be a complete write-off.
Off course the other half of that equation is Jason Berken, who looked great in his debut, and who has been figured out by hitters ever since. Don't be surprised to see the bullpen get a workout tonight.
Go O's!
UPDATE: Bonus!! I was interviewed by NESN.com blogger Neil Keefe about this series. You can see my off-the-cuff answers here. In the post, he describes CC as my blog, but as everyone here knows, this is SC's blog and the rest of us are just livin' in it.
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Berken looked decent last start
Against the Marlins he went 5.0IP with 3K (vs. 2BB) and gave up 3 runs (only 2 earned) on 4 hits.
He needs to watch the walks (12BB to only 19K on the season), because those will hurt when his BAA is .289.
by SidewinderX on Jun 29, 2009 6:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear O's, please don't embarrass yourselves
My kid’s town soccer team is always average. When they play a better team, I tell my kid she better bust her butt out there, play smart, and give up nothing for free.
Is that too much to ask of the O’s this series? They don’t have good pitching match ups, but can they at least avoid the embarrassments? No stupid outs on the basepaths? If a guy is struggling, take a few pitches? Etc. Look like a professional, but overmatched, club instead of a deer in the spotlight?
by drj on Jun 29, 2009 6:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As bad as we have been in late years...
Haven’t we still performed decently against Bostn and the Yanks? Its not like they are going to blow us out on a regular basis.
And I think most people would agree our team is getting better than it’s been in awhile, right?
by Johnny_S on Jun 29, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That first series against boston was pathetic
No mater tonight, Lester is on, mixing pitched well, and completely blowing the O’s away.
The O’s don’t have to just play better against the AL (and their 74ish game win pace says they aren’t). They need to take it to the red sox and yankees. They are a long way off from that.
by drj on Jun 29, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Starting Lineups
PHN
1. J.D. Drew- RF
2. Dustin Pedroia – 2B
3. Kevin Youkilis – 3B
4. Jason Bay – LF
5. David Ortiz – DH
6. Mark Kotsay – 1B
7. Jacoby Ellsbury – CF
8. Jason Varitek – C
9. Nick Green – SS
O’s
1. Brian Roberts – 2B
2. Adam Jones – CF
3. Nick Markakis – RF
4. Aubrey Huff – DH
5. Nolan Reimold – LF
6. Ty Wigginton – 1B
7. Melvin Mora – 3B
8. Matt Wieters – C
9. Robert Andino – SS
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jun 29, 2009 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks, i just threw them in as well
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
by zknower on Jun 29, 2009 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice chat
on the NESN blog. I don’t think I disagree with anything you said, except that Jones is a “phenomenal” defender. He’s good, but I wouldn’t go that far.
by SidewinderX on Jun 29, 2009 6:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I sure consider his defense phenomenal.
by LenaO on Jun 29, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup
sometimes he seems to have a bit of trouble going back on balls, but other than that you’d be hard pressed to find a much better fielder. Speed, instinct, arm… he’s got all the tools.
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jun 29, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Majority Boston fans?
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 Jun 29, 2009 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This fuckin' guy looks like he works on a ship
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Jun 29, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One of us has to find that pic again
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jebus...
turn it on and its already 1-0?
by Johnny_S on Jun 29, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Berkend
does not impress
Guys are getting pied Dave Trembley can't explain it
by WestcoastO'sFan on Jun 29, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Coulda gone without givng up that run
But it was not the worst 1st inning we’ve seen.
by Johnny_S on Jun 29, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Berken's FIP
is running a lot lower than his ERA right now. So either he’s been unlucky or the defense has let him down a bit.
Though I’m not sure how much he’s up to handling the Sox. I’d like to be wrong.
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
by NHZ on Jun 29, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, help me out
What’s FIP?
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fielding Independent Pitching
Same scale as ERA.
You’ve read baseball prospectus, right? It’s like a better version of PERA.
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
by NHZ on Jun 29, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do read it,
but much like 90% of the readership of The Economist, I don’t understand half of what I’m reading.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FIP is based on the peripheral numbers of
a pitcher, adjusting for defense.
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
by NHZ on Jun 29, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someday....
I’m just gonna spend about a week on that site.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suppose this is a shot in the dark, but anyone from CT not able to watch the game. It says I’m in the local market… But I’m not. I don’t get NESN. Just wondering if anyone else is having a problem.
by semaj2989 on Jun 29, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Half of CT is considered the local market
according to MLB rules
"Take on Me" - a-ha
by exitfare on Jun 29, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear Matt
Feel free to actually drop the mask on the ground, or even throw it away from you. You don’t need to carry it with you.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Palmer's right
That was a big, huge out.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good to see that the captain still can’t catch up to a fastball.
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
by birdman on Jun 29, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear Jason Berken
Just because your lucky ass got out of this one, don’t try that again this game. We’d like to see 3 or 4 batter innings with about 12 pitches. Thank you.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The problem will not be Berken in this game
The question is if we can get hits off our “Daddy”.
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear Red Sox
Bases loaded, Drew up. Chance you break the game wide open.
EPIC FAIL.
That is all.
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
by zknower on Jun 29, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Also,
I am listening to the radio for this one. Who in the world is in the booth with Angel?
It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez
by zknower on Jun 29, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dave Johnson
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOve me some Dave Johnson
Dude sounds like he’s gonna have a stroke after the O’s lose, especially if they do something done. He’ll cover for guys, but when it’s obvious, he will let loose on this team.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Ty Wigginton
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, Gary, Pedroia is a dirtbag,
He’s also a douchebag.
" 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 29, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think he puts dirt on himself in the clubhouse....
wtf?
although he was right about pedroia being a dirtbag…..all he needed to add was not deserving of the mvp
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Berken
Has put a guy on base with 0 outs in all 3 innings
by Johnny_S on Jun 29, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he has a hulk hogan stache.
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
by birdman on Jun 29, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. -Earl Weaver
by TheRick on Jun 29, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I MUST give credit
to Camden Chatter 30seven for the original:
http://www.camdenchat.com/2009/4/17/842525/gamethread-orioles-6-3-red-sox-3-6#14348225
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He looks like my old boss.
For real.
" 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 29, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...as he walks back to the dugout after a LOOKING STRIKEOUT!
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate the fucking balk rule.
" 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 29, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jason Berken
PLEASE feel free to have an uneventful inning. Really.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thorne needs to stop gushing over boston
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. -Earl Weaver
by TheRick on Jun 29, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
The ferocity with which Dustin Pedroia plays? Yuck.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking man-crush...
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. -Earl Weaver
by TheRick on Jun 29, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He grew up in Maine
therefore he grew up a Sox fan.
" 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 29, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know - just wish it wasn't quite so obvious...
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. -Earl Weaver
by TheRick on Jun 29, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Berken is walking a tightrope
We need to get him some runs somehow against Lester.
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
60 pitches in 3 innings
That’s not how you get to throw a complete game, Jason.
Hell, at this rate, we’ll be lucky if he gets into the 6th.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh great the Red Sox
we just roll over and play dead against these maroons
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's a Bugs Bunny joke
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just walked Ortiz thanks to "nibbling"
He has good stuff and is afraid to use it.
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jason needs to find out why we traded Garrett Olson
I’ll give him a hint – NIBBLING!
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never really got mad at Brian Burres
but Garrett Olson? Fuck that guy. He HAD potential, and looked scared shitless every time he went out there. I just wanted to yell “Throw Strikes! You just did it in the bullpen!”
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lucky again
Kranitz. Talk to this kid about trusting his stuff.
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Berkens is keeping us in this game somehow.
We need to give him some support by kicking Lesters ass. Make him work deep in the count and not swing at stuff out of the zone. Nick and Adam are you listening?
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
time for Wieters to go.........
Yardskie
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
adam needs to take
2 deep breaths b4 each AB
by SidewinderX on Jun 29, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lester is at 31 pitches
He isn;t going anywhere voluntarily soon\.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
okay wieters
you gotta swing to hit the ball
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
watch it breaking over the plate
is not swinging.
by SidewinderX on Jun 29, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baltimore Announcers seem to have a memo going around that says........
Praise the Pink Sox. Kiss their asses at every opportunity. Build them up as our masters of the East as much as possible.
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It is a bit sickening
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a good night for Palmer
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. -Earl Weaver
by TheRick on Jun 29, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hes battlin 6 pitch ab so far
go get em big dog
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
im following the game on yahoos quality gamecast
haha.. so a bit of a delay
haha.. so a bit of a delaybut delaying the Horror might not be a bad thing
haha.. so a bit of a delaybut delaying the Horror might not be a bad thingi like delayed Horrification
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh the Horror
that Lester is tough
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
trembly taking his hat off and sweating profusely saying it will be allright as the camera panned his way suddenly is hilarious
by davetrembling on Jun 29, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we gotta make him throw at least
3 pitches per hitter
by SidewinderX on Jun 29, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Our hitters seem to roll over so easily
No working the count or anything. Just giving up at the plate.
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where is Crowley?
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the same place he always is
on the bench with his head up his ass
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Say it with me....
Terry Crowley’s lucky he’s in fuckin’ baseball…
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is he our "batting coach"?
this Mr. Crowley u speak of
geeeee
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ANOTHER leadoff batter on base!
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. -Earl Weaver
by TheRick on Jun 29, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nibbling at the plate
leads to hitting batters
by SidewinderX on Jun 29, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There ya go Berken
the only thing he has done right all night is peg two batters
by Johnny_S on Jun 29, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck off Sox fans.
You’re from Fairfax.
" 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 29, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Matt isn't looking quick outta his crouch
or is that just me?
by SidewinderX on Jun 29, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just you.
Remember he’s 6’5"
" 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 29, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Wieters is now 1 for 12
I thought he was supposed to be good at throwing out batters
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought he got one last night
and now has 2?
by Johnny_S on Jun 29, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought that was the first
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should have 3.
Willie Harris was out yesterday, too.
" 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 29, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
okay we need to work on
wieters defense…..this is looking horrendous……3 errors…..1 fo 12
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Our pitchers haven't exactly been getting the ball to the plate quickly...
by O'sFan21 on Jun 29, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh i know
but some of his throws have been scary
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why in THE HELL would you throw 3 balls to Jason Varitek this season?
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well that last pitch
was really good. just so happens he hit it up the middle
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know what the O's are REALLY good at?
Making bad pitchers look mediocre, mediocre pitchers look good, and good pitcher look great.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 29, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
id say lester is a pretty darn good pitcher
i hate the sox, but i’ll give lester credit. especially since he came back from cancer
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has a 4.7 ERA coming in. Not sure that's darn good.
and regardless we make him look like cy young.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 29, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You must not have seen this show before. We never do shit against him.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 29, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea hes got a 4+ era but hes got great stuff
hes a little wild at some points. hes the only player on the red sox that i can actually stand
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4.7 doesn't tell the whole story
His K/9 is over 10, his BB/9 is under 3. His FIP is 3.68. He has been prone to giving up HR this year, though.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jun 29, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK
So the deity makes a nice play, and we hear “That’s not the kind of out that the Red Sox typically make…”
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. -Earl Weaver
by TheRick on Jun 29, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SOB
"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.
by birdman on Jun 29, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, this is gonna be 3 hours of suck
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You're very brave
if you actually watch all of the game
by wickedwitch on Jun 29, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am not worried about Wieters long term as much as
Adam Jones, Brian Roberts, and Nick Markakis stepping up and matching the Pink Sox hitters inning for inning. I would take our three over any of their best three any day on paper. Performance I am not sure
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck JD Drew.
And the douchebags from VA with their brand new Red Sox gear in the front row in 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."
by getxstoked on Jun 29, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
as someone from VA
I take offense to that. Just call them fairweather fans
by SidewinderX on Jun 29, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure they've been BoSox fans since at least October 2004...
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. -Earl Weaver
by TheRick on Jun 29, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They still don't know who Jason Bay is.
" 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 29, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jason bay is a little fucker
i was reading an interview with him the other day. he was talking about never really hitting that great but he came to boston and since everyone is a .300 hitter its “so easy to be productive when everyone around you is good”
what a douchebag
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It IS easier to be productive when the players around you are good.
Do you think Jason Bay was seeing the same quality of pitches when he was playing for the Pirates? Not to mention, it’s tough to get RBIs when no one is on base (which is why RBIs are stupid, but still). You don’t think it’s easier to maintain focus when every game means something?
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jun 29, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its just the way he said it
i guess you have to be arrogant to fit in with the bosox
by twistedlogic on Jun 30, 2009 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Truth hurts, huh?
Hey, there’s WAAAAAY too many Yankess fans on the Shore for my liking, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist. It’s not like there’s 5,000 cars with Massachussetts tags in the parking lot at OPaCY.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do they all have VA tags?
I don’t see any more PHN fans here than in DC or MD. It’s the same all over.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 29, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I was independently wealthy
I’d fund a study, or just hire homeless guys to count car tags on the days of PHN games. But, alas, I am not.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You could probably just promise to pay the homeless guys and then not.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 29, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not THAT big an asshole
I mean, I have my moments, but even I wouldn’t do that.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The count is in and its official
There is nothing in VA but steers and queers and some maroons and a shitload of bandwagon sox fans
by b_duardo on Jun 29, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would to see us come out of this inning and get a hit
by SidewinderX on Jun 29, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
seriously
its only 4 runs….we should be able to score 4 runs per game
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Orioles
never produce against Lester
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. -Earl Weaver
by TheRick on Jun 29, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gary Throne, I love you, but you are a fucking idiot at times.
ADAM JONES, SON!
Caught that ball.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he looked so nonchalant doing that!
its a miracle man
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
for some reason it did look that as well. when he hit it i knew jones was gonna snag it
by davetrembling on Jun 29, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought so myself
but he made the catch and sorta had that “whatever…i eat hits like that for breakfast” look on his face
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gary's had it
he announced the home run 3 full seconds after Jones made the catch
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. -Earl Weaver
by TheRick on Jun 29, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I LOVE how he fooled 3DG with that catch
“Good bye, home run … NO, HE CAUGHT IT!”
Maybe it was easy for me since I’m watching on MASN HD. I didn’t need a replay to know it was a catch. :)
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Jun 29, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they should make a commercial that says that
oh wait…
by SidewinderX on Jun 29, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's got a BIG, HUGE, 50-INCH SCREEN in the booth to watch if he can't see it live
Just turn your head and watch it there, Gary.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How can pro ball players allow a pitcher to dominate them year after year?
Crowley should be looking at tape of Lester pitching to “other” teams that do kick his ass and find a way to go after him. It seems we are resigned to lose to Lester before the national anthem
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thorne was pull out his "praise notes" for the Pink Soxs
And Adam messed him up. I loved it.
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
can we just fast forward past this series with the Red Sox?
and just take the 3 or 4 Ls?
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dare I ask for 2?
Or one of those elusive RBI things?
by Johnny_S on Jun 29, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, but what was this someone said about AJ's defense not being phenomenal?
Crazy talk.
by LenaO on Jun 29, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I said that
and I’ll stand by it. He’s good, but as we’ve pointed out many times here, he plays so shallow that he sometimes lets hits over his head that he should have gotten
by SidewinderX on Jun 29, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he played deep you'd be whining about all the bloopers that fall in front of him.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 29, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't want him to play deep, Just normal
stats wise…
He has 4 errors on the year, for a fielding percentage of .981, which is 22nd of all center fielders.
His zone rating (ZR) is the lowest of of the center fielders listed on ESPN for this season, and his fangraphs UZR is -4.8 (below average). He was better last year, but this year he hasn’t been spectacular. Good, but not spectacular.
by SidewinderX on Jun 29, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Defensive stats can be questionable at best.
They indicated the Luke Scott is a good left fielder.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 29, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know D stats aren't great
I’m not saying he’s a terrible fielder. I just think he’s not phenomenal yet. He clearly has the tools to be great, but he’s just not there yet IMO.
by SidewinderX on Jun 29, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate how this ump
has a real slow strike call
by SidewinderX on Jun 29, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Have you ever noticed how
umps are not loveable?
by Bromo on Jun 29, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok huff vrs a lefty....
im not likin our chances
Prove Me Wrong … red bearded step chili
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Huff needed a shovel to hit that pitch but he tried to hit it anyway. Amazing
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he was so full of optimism as he strode to the plate!!
then something went……… Horribly wrong
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
finally
somebody taking the shitty pitches
huff should take notes
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cone on, Nolan
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. -Earl Weaver
by TheRick on Jun 29, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Varitek's arm sucks
Why isn’t Nick running?
by wickedwitch on Jun 29, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bad hammie bad glutie
or sumthin
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok I think it's safe to pronounce it
good effort go get em tomorrow boys hahaha
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh snap!
berken got the first guy out!
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why did he use his bare hand for that???
Doesn’t he realize fat fucko is running??
by O'sFan21 on Jun 29, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have a bigger problems with their stupid fans
You have to pass the “Asshole” test before you qualify to be considered as a PHN
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well i don’t think the queen mary would have missed that one
by scohen on Jun 29, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wiggity wiggity
schwack
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe they gave him a hit on that.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 29, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
believe it my friend
believe it
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
like Lima Time back in the day
Believe it!
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
God forbid you get out of an inning
without sucking just a bit Berken
by Johnny_S on Jun 29, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, why is Jimi Hendrix's "Red House" playing now?
That’s just kinda….odd.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at the ballpark?
haha
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, during the stoppage
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe cause its the Red Sox house
everytime they come to oriole park.. and make our lil baby birds their collective biznitches
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Orioles official scorer got the memo to keep the Pink Sox averages fat.
Screw the rookie pitchers ERA
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope they leave Berkens out there for another inning at least
If anyone needs to come out it should be some of our hitters.
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He looked good last inning - should have been 3 up 3 down.
But I think his pitch count is up there now.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 29, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Berken's at 99 pitches
Let’s see if Diamond Dave sends him out there again.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope not
but, his pitching does have a certain train wreck quality about it…
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. -Earl Weaver
by TheRick on Jun 29, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is there a sonic slam inning for the O's?
we just need 1 grand salami and then there’d be no stopping us now!
gee
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would be suprised tonight
Our hitters are clearly not prepared to attack this pitcher. They also seem to not want to take pitchs and walks tonight.
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just as you say that
thorne says they havent been chasing bad pitches
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess he was not looking at Aubrey Huff's last at bat
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or that one
but to give lester some credit….that pitch was nasty
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lester is good. No question.
However as professionals you have to go up there wanting to kick his ass. You have to find a way to beat him. Lester is 7-0 against us. We are not doing something we could do to beat him. His record is 6-6 right? That means someone beat him 6 times. What are we thinking?
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
true
but most of his losses have come on days where he walks a ton. hes throwin strikes today. when hes wild, he starts grooving pitches. when hes on, hes tough to hit
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh. It's not like he has a ton of walks.
He’s given up 95 hits in 92 innings coming in and 13 HRs. So some people are obviously hitting him.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 29, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there really any consistency to this ump's zone?
" 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 29, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Like Takashi said as he prepared for the last lap in the of beer chugging tricycle race..
“They don’t stand no chance now”
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Smotlz.
" 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 29, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smoltz, that is.
" 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 29, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
vs Rich Hill
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. -Earl Weaver
by TheRick on Jun 29, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol that sounds sooo lopsided
even considering how smoltz did against the nats…
by O'sFan21 on Jun 29, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
didn’t smoltz just get ravaged by the nats?
by scohen on Jun 29, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh Smoltz great.. I can hear the baseball tonight recap already...
Smoltz 1st outing of the year last week vrs the Ntas was predicatbly shaky… but boy did he ever remind of of his once domianting stuff of yesteryear with the 1st No Hitter recorded in the bigs this year
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahh fuck it all to Heck time to break out an old comforting refrain in times like this
The Oriole are not good at Baseball
geee
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol Matty looks so clueless up there. He's basically just getting lucky that he hasn't K'd yet.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 29, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
To be fair, the entire team has looked pretty clueless against Lester tonight.
" 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 29, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nonono
hes thinkin “damn it feels good to be a gangsta”
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yay wieters!
thats 4.4 speed right there ;)
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok thats a positive/sumthing to build on
a weak dribbler to short that he legged out
the offense is awakening for a middle inning rally/come up just short of a win comeback
here we go O’s here we go!!
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
“Charge” for Andino? Are we so desperate now that we expect a HR from our SS?
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. -Earl Weaver
by TheRick on Jun 29, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
naw
they cheer for the HBP when mora gets up
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we all do...
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. -Earl Weaver
by TheRick on Jun 29, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not for HBP
it’s for his clutch bunting skills.
" 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 29, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please B-Rob
Be the vet that you are. Get this run in.
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
double in the gap would be nice about now
by davetrembling on Jun 29, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a strike?
" 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 29, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh that 1-1 pitch didn't look like a strike to me.
And if it was it was unhittable.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 29, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Strike zone is huge for B Rob
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like B-Rob working the count
Small victory there regardless of the outcome
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well now he has to swing at everything
because anything within 5 ft of the plate is a strike according to the ump
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a doublay
thats a pipe dream
Brob’s hopin for a quick game so he can get home to mrs. stinky crotch Rowbear for an evenin of romantic InterLUBES
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what?
you watchin too many of them mcdonalds mccafe commercials…..double….doubLAY
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i might be lol
I am only a product of my environs/genetics and a sponge for carefully crafted advertisements targetted to bird-brained doomauses like me
ahh sux to be me better luck next life!
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
i was just messin with you. but i agree, annoying commercials
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahh good clean fun
nothin like another inept showing by our beloved birdbrains to bring about a fun thread
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would like to see where that pitch was on the zone cam
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see the overhead camera angle.
Wouldn’t surprise me if not a single one of those pitches was within 4 inches of the plate.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 29, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd be surprised if it was ONLY 4 inches off the plate
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was definitely not a strike.
I didn’t realize that the left-handed batter’s box was part of the zone now.
" 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 29, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
someone needs to punch the ump in his fat face
John tonight let it be Lowenstein
by Bizird Fan on Jun 29, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does not suprise me.
And that is as far as I will go “politically”
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why is the ravens guy
wearing a FUCKING BOSOX JERSEY?
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He went to U Maine
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. -Earl Weaver
by TheRick on Jun 29, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so? i was born in LA
but im not a LAASOGHSOFSDFOSHDFOCAUSA fan
by twistedlogic on Jun 29, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is not a Ravens Guy
We fired his sorry ass a few seasons ago
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But what i did see is a Vet battling for every damn pitch
Folks if each of our hitters walk to that plate and battle and foul off what they can’t handle and take what is out of the zone, we could beat this guy
Brandon Snyder, 1B. Remember that name.
by Baysox39 on Jun 29, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just hope someone else is driving home
Gary’s gotta enough DI’s for one lifetime.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ump is awful
Ball 2 was in the middle of the strike zone.
by wickedwitch on Jun 29, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So was "ball" 4! I didn't realize thigh high splitting the plate was a ball...
unless you play for the PHN.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 29, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That might be one of the worst strike calls I've seen
since Eric Gregg did Livan Hernandez’s playoff game and awarded him 15 strikeouts.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Meaning strike 3 on B-Rob
because my lame-ass laptop is that slow.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol that was pretty funny
You read that book about the umpires where they talked about that?
by O'sFan21 on Jun 29, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but I watched the game
It was after Mike Mussina got 15 legit K’s against Cleveland, iirc.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
In that book that came out last year (I think called “As They See ’Em”) they talk about how that game totally changed umpiring forever.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 29, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't be surprised
to find out that game was the reason QuesTec was introduced.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it basically led to it. Sort of a "holy shit we have got to do something" moment.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 29, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It should have been
By the 8th, it was hard to watch. Balls were outside by more than Robert’s Strike 3 and Gregg would practically be dancing as he called Strike 3.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jun 29, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs