GameThread: Orioles (24-32) @ Athletics (24-30)
by Stacey on Jun 7, 2009 3:45 PM EDT
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Baltimore Orioles at Oakland Athletics, Jun 7, 2009 4:05 PM EDT
Game time is 4:05 eastern.
Rich Hill tries to be the stopper as the O's look to avoid the sweep and their 5th consecutive loss. His last outing he pitched 7 innings of shutout baseball and that's probably what he'll have to do again today barring a miracle recovery by the Orioles offense.
The A's counter with Vin Mazzaro making his 2nd big league start. He got the win against the White Sox in his debut and didn't allow a run in 6.1 innings.
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Did Dave pick that lineup out of a hat?
Not that lineup position really matters all that much…
by dkdc on Jun 7, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice outings on the farm today
Britton, Arrieta, and Tillman combined for:
18 IP
3 ER
9 H
4 BB
15 K
by dkdc on Jun 7, 2009 4:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wiggy at 2nd?????
I gotta see this…
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Before the season started
I think Amber was interviewing him…someone anyway. He said his favorite position to play is 2B although he knows he won’t get much time there for the O’s because of Brian. He’s played 120 games there in his career, second only to his time at 3B. I have no idea how he is there, though. He certainly doesn’t LOOK like a 2B.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jun 7, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What kinda
stupid fucking lineup is this?
by Jonny Pops on Jun 7, 2009 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Put two of your biggest power threats...
….at 1 & 2. Keep Mora at 5th. Wiggy playing 2nd Base? Fucking hell.
by Jonny Pops on Jun 7, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how would your lineup look today
given the following
Pie’s not availible to start
Brob and Huff are getting the day off
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 Jun 7, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First and foremost
BRob and Huff should never get the fucking day off on the same day. This is part of the reason we always lose on Sunday, because Trembley’s obsessed with conceding the game so highly paid starters can have the day off. If there are no injuries involved, only one “top” starter gets the day off. Period. That goes for any day. No more goddamn skeleton crews.
Also, if BRob is going to get the day off then Markakis should bat leadoff. I don’t care that he only has moderate speed. He has a good OBP and we can keep power bats behind him to drive him in. Jones batting leadoff is fucking ridiculous. It’s yet another instance of being obsessed with low probability running plays, rather than simply looking at higher probability OBP and power numbers. It just shows me, once again, that this guy has no idea what the fuck he’s doing. Hopefully he can prove it some more this season so we can get a real manager around here.
by Jonny Pops on Jun 7, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sunday = Forfeit Lineup
And it has for 2 years now.
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm actually impressed
that Dave didn’t just put Andino in to leadoff.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jun 7, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, everybody, hit the ball to right field.
Jack Cust is standing there with a glove.
" 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 7, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome slide
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 7, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i got a good feeling about today
two slices of fresh rich hill surrounded by 4 games of deli meat
by thewaywardO on Jun 7, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
shoulda given nick the day off too his bat is cold
by huggie on Jun 7, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not really possible without Pie being available.
" 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 7, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
assuming Pie's ok
Nick probably gets tuesday off w/ Riemold playing RF and Pie in LF
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 Jun 7, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hill's not looking real sharp
And the As are looking cocky
by fishoutawata on Jun 7, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
uh oh the bender looks a little erratic
and he’s up in the zone.
by thewaywardO on Jun 7, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That person blowing the whistle in the stands?
That’s some annoying shit.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jun 7, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are we SURE Hill isn't Dcabs in disguise?
Maybe some kind of wacky Jon Woo “face-off” style operation was involved?
Because so far today, the resemblance in everything but physical attributes is quite startling.
Giambi’s taking him deep. I can feel it coming.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 7, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, I was wrong
But I still feel a big bang is coming quite soon here.
I can’t wait to see a starter make it past 4 innings again.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 7, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As bad as things are
At least we don’t have to root for that jackass.
by dkdc on Jun 7, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is disgusting.
I’m going to go clean the house.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jun 7, 2009 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What happens when a two pitch pitcher can't locate either of his pitches?
Stay tuned to find out.
by dkdc on Jun 7, 2009 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh man
What the fuck is this? To the Oakland A’s? Throw a goddamn strike.
by Jonny Pops on Jun 7, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It would be nice if Hill could find the zone
or if an Oakland batter would swing the goddamn bat.
" 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 7, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They don't NEED to.
Hill is providing all the offense they need.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 7, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's irritating as fuck, I must say.
" 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 7, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just checking in...
What a lineup! It’s quite bizarre, but I’m hoping that its bizarreness somehow translates into a big game. At this point, why not? Plus, Wieters is back… maybe it’s his big day.
by Mountian Goats on Jun 7, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would be absolutely ecstatic
If one of Bergesen/Hill/Berken/Hernandez pans out at this point.
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 7, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn
And I thought I dodged a bullet by not watching the last two games.
This one is shaping up to be even uglier.
by dkdc on Jun 7, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, somebody needs to end that whistle-blowing fuckhead.
Just over the TV it is driving me into a murderous rage.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 7, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dont' think he would've beat the runner there
by dkdc on Jun 7, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the replay
it looked like he would have to me.
by Jonny Pops on Jun 7, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Salazar tagged Crosby on the way by...
" 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 7, 2009 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
shit show, part 3
"Take on Me" - a-ha
by exitfare on Jun 7, 2009 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am just referring to this series
Losing is much easier to take if you only look at it series by series
"Take on Me" - a-ha
by exitfare on Jun 7, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh no!
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm actually glad
that I have to attend a graduation ceremony today, so I don’t have to see how this shit parade ends. I’m out now. Try to enjoy yourselves, folks.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jun 7, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Honestly
How are we going to win in 2011 when the culture of the Baltimore Orioles has been losing for so damn long?
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 7, 2009 4:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am thinking that all of these apples
should be in the mouths of the Orioles (pigs), who are on the dinner table of the A’s.
"Take on Me" - a-ha
by exitfare on Jun 7, 2009 4:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They aren't losing because of culture
They are losing because of inferior talent.
by dkdc on Jun 7, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think this reply was meant for Baltimo's post?
But yes, inferior talent.
"Take on Me" - a-ha
by exitfare on Jun 7, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Orioles are bad
But they’re not this bad.
We’ve heard for years that the attitude in Baltimore is absolutely horrid and dangerously contagious.
Even a mediocre team would be able to snap out of something like this. The guys simply don’t care enough to will themselves to victory.
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 7, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shit happens
Better teams have been in bigger funks for longer than this.
by dkdc on Jun 7, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But not better teams with bigger assholes on them.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 7, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My point was just that there have been many, many pitching coaches, players, and managers who have come out of Baltimore and been relieved as their entire stint was bogged down with negativity and a sense of hopelessness.
I realize that people don’t like Bavasi, but one of his bigger knocks on Bedard was that Erik had absolutely no idea how to win, and couldn’t live up to the hype on a “contending” club.
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 7, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm...
no offense, but that sounds like a bunch of horse shit. i can’t imagine anyone would take anything bavasi says w/ more than a grain of salt.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Jun 7, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was a major league general manager
Winning takes more than good players.
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 7, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not really
Winning begets chemistry. Not the other way around.
by dkdc on Jun 7, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't win without the correct outlook
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 7, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't agree
How the hell did the Rays go from 10 consecutive last place finished to the World Series if a losing culture is so oppressive?
by dkdc on Jun 7, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh shit
I never saw this.
The Rays won because they had the change in attitude that I am talking about. Joe Maddon, management and ownership coaxed the players into believing in the cause, and that is what we’re lacking. Obviously I’m not saying that a bad team can NEVER win again, just that we have to find the right manager, coaching staff, and players who believe in the cause.
I said that you don’t win without the correct outlook, and you disagreed? Really? You think the Rays won with the incorrect outlook?
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 8, 2009 2:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
like teamwork and chemistry?
i dunno, man. i just think that’s a bunch of hocus pocus nonsense.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Jun 7, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And clutchiness
Don’t forget being clutch.
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with the culture of losing thing...to a point
But Bedard is just a kooky guy who doesn’t have the mental make-up to be that type of person.
"Take on Me" - a-ha
by exitfare on Jun 7, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't like talking to the media
That makes him kooky?
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the fuck ever man - put him on a winning team (rather than the two horrid teams he's played on) and everybody would talk about what a gritty competitor he is.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 7, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's kind of my point
I don’t think he’s kooky, I think reporters hate him because he doesn’t make their job easy.
Relax, I’m agreeing with you. :)
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Easy E has been doing regular interviews on XM radio. He’s so inarticulate, it’s hilarious. Great guy, but he has about two brain cells… or at least he has absolutely no thoughts whatsoever that he’s will to share on XM.
Interviewer: So what’s it’s like to play with Griffey Jr?
Easy E: Um, I don’t know…. um…. (more long pauses), he’s a good guy.
"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 7, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's a thought
Maybe it’s because he didn’t learn conversational English until college? Did everyone forget he grew up speaking French?
Dude’s only been speaking the language as his primary tongue for 1/3 of his life. That might have something to do with it.
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I read an article awhile back
He didn’t start learning English until his mid-teens
"Take on Me" - a-ha
by exitfare on Jun 7, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe it’s because he didn’t learn conversational English until college? Did everyone forget he grew up speaking French?
I’ve heard you say this before but his english VERY good. In fact, I would have mistaken him for a native english speaker. Vocabulary is not a problem with him at all.
"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 7, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's the prrof...
Mark Lambert, then the head coach at Norwalk and now the pitching coach at Trinity College, thought Bedard would be an adequate reliever. Two years later, Bedard was a Junior College All-American whose parents barely recognized him. Somewhere along the way, he learned English, bumped his fastball up 10 miles an hour and decided what he wanted to do with his life.
“That was the changing point in my life, pretty much,” he said. “If I hadn’t gone to try out for that team, I wouldn’t be here.”
“You’ve got to remember his background — he came from Canada and it’s not like he was on All-Star teams,” added Lambert, who took in a game at Camden Yards last week. "He grew up in a purely recreational situation for athletics. He wasn’t even playing high school baseball, so it’s not like he was Joe All-State. There’s absolutely no ego with him at all. Ever.
“And there never was with us. He was a First-Team All-American and you wouldn’t know he was the best player on the team. He was just like everybody else — he just did what he was supposed to do.”
Bedard helped Lambert to a national championship — the first and last of the coach’s career — before going on to be a sixth-round pick in the 1999 First-Year Player Draft. The left-hander said his baseball maturation came at the same time he was learning English, which he did by fraternizing with his teammates and taking the lowest level course his college had to offer.
“When we were home, if we had to order a pizza in English, I would tell my friend, ‘You order,’ because I was too shy,” he said. “I really forced myself to speak it and learn it well. I had to take the first English classes. There’s the English you have a credit for and there’s an English below that — that’s the one I had to take. I kind of had to re-learn how to speak it and write it.”
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duck, I don’t doubt the veracity of your claim at all. I know PLENTY of people who picked up English in their teens and speak extremely good English. And Bedard’s speaking skills are excellent. Like I said, I would have mistaken him for a native English speaker w/o any prior information. But the dude does not have any opinions or thoughts whatsoever. He has the language capacity to articulate opinions if he had them, but he doesn’t have any.
"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 7, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can he throw strikes?
Than he can pitch for my team. Some of the best wrestlers I’ve ever had were some of the dumbest kids I’d ever taught. Even if Erik’s IQ is 85, if he can throw strikes, I’ll take him.
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Easy E. Actually, I even like him even more after hearing on XM radio because he’s a such a Dude. He’s just doesn’t have much to say that’s all. He can be on my baseball team anytime.
"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 7, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And finally, we reach agreement. :)
And big ups for using “veracity” earlier.
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The other interesting thing is that he’s extremely media friendly, at least to the XM guys. I know he had a rep for being curt and surly to reporters, and he’s very curt with the XM guys. But he’s not trying to be an asshole. He just doesn’t have a lot to say. After about his fourth 1 – 3 word answer, he starting laughing about it. You could tell he wanted to say more but he doesn’t didn’t have much to say.
"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 7, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like him because he's kooky
but I don’t think he’d survive in a big market
"Take on Me" - a-ha
by exitfare on Jun 7, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure many of you have played on winning teams at high levels
Everyone has to legitimately believe in the cause, and the coach/manager is extremely crucial in making you a believer.
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 7, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh disagree. Once you start playing well everybody DOES believe in the cause.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 7, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Look at the quotes from everyone last week when all of the starters were pitching well and everything was peachy.
Markakis and Roberts and Jones wouldn’t stop gushing about how much they loved this young dynamic talented club.
No team is as good as it looks when it’s winning or as bad as it looks when it is losing.
by dkdc on Jun 7, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's kind of my point
When things start spiraling out of control, belief in the greater cause should will you out of tough times.
There is a reason why certain franchises (Mets, Jets, etc.) continually lose irrespective of the circumstances; the culture isn’t there.
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 7, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In order to play well you have to believe in the first place
There are teams, like Houston in the NFL, where every single spare part is there, but the players don’t know what exactly it takes to win, and their coach doesn’t know how to get to them, so they’ll always be that “trendy” pick as they have so much “potential” that never pans out.
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 7, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again I'll disagree.
I’ve played on a lot of all star teams, college teams, summer teams where everybody wanted to win more than anything but if the talent isn’t there you’re not going to win. Then I’ve played on some teams where a good percentage of the guys couldn’t care less except about personal stats and getting wasted after the game, but they had talent and we won.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 7, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's obviously a combination of the two
But talent alone doesn’t bring championships.
You can have a very skilled yet apathetic roster and easily lose. Conversely, you can have a bunch of scrubs who want to win really badly and easily lose.
My point is just that bringing up all of these prospects won’t propel us to a championship per se; in order to be elite there has to be a chance in attitude.
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 7, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And everybody else is saying that attitudes change when you start winning.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 7, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can't change the attitude before the talent is there.
Remember Tejada’s spring training announcement?? That went great.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 7, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know how to really articulate this
I’m just speaking from experience when I say that the most successful teams are almost always filled by guys who have been bred to win above everything else.
Therefore it’s encouraging to see our MiL affiliates winning, but reaching Baltimore must be such a drag.
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 7, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention
The losing culture that everyone has talked about, Andy MacPhail came in and got rid of a lot of those guys. I don’t think this has to do with the culture of the team. It’s a slump plus a team that just isn’t that good. I mean there is obviously no way to say which of us is right. We’ll never know. But I don’t buy it.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jun 7, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
would you blame the manager or the players when they are sucking ass like this?
by huggie on Jun 7, 2009 4:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What a bunch of horrible fucking players/coaches we have on this fucking worthless team!
I hate each and every one of them. Fucking assholes.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 7, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2nd starter in 3 days
to go 0.2 IP
Oh, goody.
And for the reciord,m where the hell WAS that last pitch?
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The inside corner.
And there was one two pitches before that was right on the outside corner.
" 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 7, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From the horrible TV angle
Looked like a strike to me…
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ump wars.
First base loves us, home plate hates us.
by Gonfoo on Jun 7, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Only ONE will survive....
Next on….
THE DEADLIEST UMPIRE…..
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn I wish I had PhotoShop on this laptop...
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is stupid.
We cannot have 2/3 of an inning from starters 2 days in a row. He should leave him in.
by Jonny Pops on Jun 7, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guthrie was Friday, dude.
Still, point remains….
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least we don't have to worry about the pitching going down the tubes
just as the hitting comes back. Instead, we have the perfect storm of suckiness!
by fishoutawata on Jun 7, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well He Sure Lasted Long
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jun 7, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THAT could have been a lot worse....
Andino will lead us to victory!
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ha that would be money
man losing to the goddamn As is a shame
by huggie on Jun 7, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wigginton went to the bag with the ball instead of eating it...
…I guess that’s a plus.
by Tophr on Jun 7, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ran out of chocolate sauce....
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+5
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Jun 7, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would've been almost funny
If those runs had scored without a single hit. Oh well.
by dkdc on Jun 7, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
With all the lineup shuffling (retarded if you ask me by the way), why the fuck is mora still hitting 5th????
by O'sFan21 on Jun 7, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's a wily veteran
with playoff experience!
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear God, JIm Hunter is channelling my thoughts...
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Melvin Mora....
19 games without an RBI…
25 games without a HR….
and hitting in the 5 spot.
Unfuckingbelievable.
by Jonny Pops on Jun 7, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
rich hill is the new daniel cabrera
"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 7, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm done for today
Not trying to see the fucking worn out bullpen pitch eight innings.
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 7, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That fucking horn has GOT to go
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
12 pitches, 3 outs so far
Starting rotation, take notes.
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You KNOW who should be manager....
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CWS is much more interesting than this game.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 7, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
who do you think we will draft this time around?
by huggie on Jun 7, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best pitcher available
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never follow closely enough to know much about it.
I would hope they take the best player available though – there are some good position players out there.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 7, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did teh PA announcer just swallow helium
or is it “Let a Kid Announce!” Day at the ballpark?
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well they let kids run the basepaths on Sundays
"Take on Me" - a-ha
by exitfare on Jun 7, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That must make Jack Cust feel inadequate.
by dkdc on Jun 7, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
until he hits a HR off of us
"Take on Me" - a-ha
by exitfare on Jun 7, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is our mop-up guy
The best pitcher on the team?
by dkdc on Jun 7, 2009 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Right now?
Between him and Baez.
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, our hitting SUCKS right now.
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you figure a major leaguer slumps 1 week out of every 4
What are the chances that every single hitter on a team except for one goes into a slump at the same time?
by dkdc on Jun 7, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nick nick nick
makes me want to claw my eyes out with the way we are not hitting
by huggie on Jun 7, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Melvin Mora, No. 5 hitter, Ladies and Gents
http://www.mvn.com/oriolecentral
by Oriole on Jun 7, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How many outside fastballs will it take before our genius hitters starting thinking about going that way???
by O'sFan21 on Jun 7, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All of them, today.
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we should make a trade to the nats
melmo for zimmerman
by huggie on Jun 7, 2009 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That'll even things up
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mmm...sorry
jim “the last thing you’d expect” is no longer the gm. wacky trades are no longer the order of the day.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Jun 7, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's what REALLY sucks
Trembley made the right move getting Hill out of there, and Bass is throwing lights out.
And the way we’re hitting, there’s no way IN HELL we come back and win this game.
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i have a feeling we will some how pull through
FOR THE WIN!
by huggie on Jun 7, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa
I just tuned in and saw four walks one hit by Hill. Eeks. Why is Brian Bass up for starter consideration?
by Kooz on Jun 7, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love the longball.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
by Gonfoo on Jun 7, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oscar hustlin' like his job depends on it
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bass since the first 3 horrendous appearances
including today so far
30.1 IP
22 H
3 ER
7 BB
0.956 WHIP
0.90 ERA
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 Jun 7, 2009 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would say we should give him a shot in the rotation, but he's so valuable in this role as long as our starters suck ass.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 7, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
so far today’s his longest outing in IP (4.1), but he has thrown 66 Pitches in an outing (2nd of the year, also 60 in first outing)
Updated:
31.1 IP
23 H
3 ER
7 BB
0.957 WHIP
0.86 ERA
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 Jun 7, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
omg is this a joke
Hill couldnt make it out of the first, why is that. and why is adam jones the only player with hits. we suck
Guys are getting pied Dave Trembley can't explain it
by WestcoastO'sFan on Jun 7, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
think of it this way
Adam Jones has more hits than the entire A’s lineup.
Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.
by Zonis on Jun 7, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wiggity using his pig catching skills there
Matt Wieters broke a bat last night. Nobody knows what happened to the ball.
by CoachOfEarl on Jun 7, 2009 5:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa, Wiggy!
Who knew he had it in him?
by fishoutawata on Jun 7, 2009 5:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whaddaya know!
Wiggy CAN play 2B!
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lets put Bass in the rotation
and hill in the bullpen and get rid of Mark Hendrickson
Guys are getting pied Dave Trembley can't explain it
by WestcoastO'sFan on Jun 7, 2009 5:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thug single
Guys are getting pied Dave Trembley can't explain it
by WestcoastO'sFan on Jun 7, 2009 5:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what hurts is that
this team is playing like it’s a young squad. Play well at home. Get killed on the road. Don’t show up on Sundays. The worst part is that our stopper, Guts, is pitching terrible and our vet hitters, Mora, Nick and Huff look way lost at the plate.
by Kooz on Jun 7, 2009 5:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so close :(
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 Jun 7, 2009 5:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
god
Adam Jones, you suck
Guys are getting pied Dave Trembley can't explain it
by WestcoastO'sFan on Jun 7, 2009 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wash your mouth out w/ soap, junior.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Jun 7, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Is the wind going from LF to home today?
Matt Wieters broke a bat last night. Nobody knows what happened to the ball.
by CoachOfEarl on Jun 7, 2009 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey watch out!
two birds on at the same time
by Kooz on Jun 7, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cmon Nick the Stick
Matt Wieters broke a bat last night. Nobody knows what happened to the ball.
by CoachOfEarl on Jun 7, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rookie of the Year right there
Guys are getting pied Dave Trembley can't explain it
by WestcoastO'sFan on Jun 7, 2009 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just wait
til the “culture” gets to him. He’ll suck too.
by fishoutawata on Jun 7, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick
hasn’t really caught up to a fastball above 88mph all week.
by Gonfoo on Jun 7, 2009 5:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bah
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 Jun 7, 2009 5:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm absolutely shocked that we stranded those guys!
by O'sFan21 on Jun 7, 2009 5:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Playing that 2grandslam commercial
is just mean.
by Gonfoo on Jun 7, 2009 5:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brian Bass is birdland
Guys are getting pied Dave Trembley can't explain it
by WestcoastO'sFan on Jun 7, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I get it.
Our strategy is to confuse the other teams by letting our “starters” pitch reliever-length innings, and letting our relievers pitch ace-quality long outings.
by Gonfoo on Jun 7, 2009 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just sat down and saw 3 to (of course) 0
Then I opened the line score and thought maybe Hill had settled in after a rough first inning. Then I noticed 2 hits and looked at the play by play, Hah.
It is a chore to give a shit about this team. I’m to the point where I don’t really believe the hype about the minor leagues. This team needs more than a few pitchers (Tillman, Arrieta, Matusz, assuming they all pan out). I know the pitching will help, but these sad sacks have a long way to go before they can compete with good teams.
by drj on Jun 7, 2009 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we need bobby valentine
if he ever leaves japan
by huggie on Jun 7, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he is leaving his current team after this year
they are trying to cut him, but the fans are protesting it
Guys are getting pied Dave Trembley can't explain it
by WestcoastO'sFan on Jun 7, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dont know i read about that
he a pretty awesome dude and coach…i live in nyc and on there msg channel they show a documentary called the zen of bobby v…its a pretty cool movie..if he ever comes back home he and if he ever did manage the Os he should bring Yu Darvish.. that dude is nasty
by huggie on Jun 7, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah i remember when he managed the Mets
i loved him
Guys are getting pied Dave Trembley can't explain it
by WestcoastO'sFan on Jun 7, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when he pulled that stunt
that was fucking Hilairous
by huggie on Jun 7, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny, I was just thinking about him.
by fishoutawata on Jun 7, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the bobby v Os talk last reached a peak in the days after the mother's day massacre
by thewaywardO on Jun 7, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i never knew there was a mothers day massacre
by huggie on Jun 7, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
blew a 5-0 lead in boston in may 2007 ... cost perlozzo his job
by thewaywardO on Jun 7, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You want to talk about dumb managing...
thta’s where he earned the name Brain Surgeon Sam.
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wanted Davey Johnson back then, I'll admit.
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And just as a reminder....
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Correct.
"If you had Steve Trachsel's stuff, you wouldn't want to throw it either." -- Joe Angel
by Fear and Trembley on Jun 7, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The A's always have
these great young pitchers, but they never win anything. The conlcusion: their strategy SUCKS
Guys are getting pied Dave Trembley can't explain it
by WestcoastO'sFan on Jun 7, 2009 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Keep in mind they are pitching against the biggest collection of sucks in the league.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 7, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh...
cahill and anderson were both early projections for rookie of the year. as for vin mazzaro and dallas braden…well, shit. berken and bergesen have had some good outings, too, huh?
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Jun 7, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, I'll tune in for the end
because it’s better than working or cleaning my apartment.
Right? It is, right?
"If you had Steve Trachsel's stuff, you wouldn't want to throw it either." -- Joe Angel
by Fear and Trembley on Jun 7, 2009 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's been a pitcher's duel since the 2nd
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Jim Hunter bitches about BRob never bunting, again
Dude, give it a rest
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least mister federer finally won
the french open today…that guy can speak french really well even though he is swiss
by huggie on Jun 7, 2009 5:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well
once again today: if Adam Jones hits in an inning, then the O’s don’t go 1-2-3 … otherwise…
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 Jun 7, 2009 5:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Give Andino his due
He’s also got 2 more hits than any other O not named Adam Jones.
by fishoutawata on Jun 7, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey now
Nolan’s an O too :)
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 Jun 7, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oops, true
and he actually drew a BB, something the rest of this team has forgotten how to do.
by fishoutawata on Jun 7, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, yeah?
What are you going to do about it.
by fishoutawata on Jun 7, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chill, dude
This team is just not worth it
by fishoutawata on Jun 7, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You might want to hold off
at this rate we’ll get shutout a lot, so perhaps a routine of self mutiliation will be in order, and then you can kill yourself at the end of the season when we are below .300
by wishEYEhadCRABS on Jun 7, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watching Wieters blow ass is fun
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 7, 2009 6:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon, Markakis
"If you had Steve Trachsel's stuff, you wouldn't want to throw it either." -- Joe Angel
by Fear and Trembley on Jun 7, 2009 6:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, well.
"If you had Steve Trachsel's stuff, you wouldn't want to throw it either." -- Joe Angel
by Fear and Trembley on Jun 7, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hit hard
wrong direction. bah
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 Jun 7, 2009 6:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And that was our last, best hope
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow!
this team is unreal. Even when they hit the ball hard, it finds a glove somewhere. It’s not good when you aren’t talented and you’re unlucky.
by Kooz on Jun 7, 2009 6:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nick's average has dropped 80 points
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 7, 2009 6:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not hitting will do that...
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was batting a crazy like .379 at the end of april
and then he started sucking asss
by huggie on Jun 7, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's been a lot of that going around
I’d rather it was the flu. That shit clears up after a week or so…
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He slumps every May
But this is especially bad.
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 7, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
May is over
A new excuse is in order.
by fishoutawata on Jun 7, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to take a wild guess
and say Huff pinch hits in teh 9th
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 Jun 7, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much everyone.
"If you had Steve Trachsel's stuff, you wouldn't want to throw it either." -- Joe Angel
by Fear and Trembley on Jun 7, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and
andino
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 Jun 7, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and any pitcher not named
rich hill
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 Jun 7, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he's giving them a pass
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With a little extra emphasis on Trembley
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 7, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even more on Terry Crowley
Why not?
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really really really worry
that this team has no leader. Sure B-Rob and Nick “lead by example.” But there is nobody in the dug out that is willing to get in somebody’s face and hold somebody accountable.
by Kooz on Jun 7, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ray Lewis has crazy-eye.
"If you had Steve Trachsel's stuff, you wouldn't want to throw it either." -- Joe Angel
by Fear and Trembley on Jun 7, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't be makin' eye jokes.....
My 9-year-old has an incurable eye condition. Shit ain’t funny.
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, sorry.
"If you had Steve Trachsel's stuff, you wouldn't want to throw it either." -- Joe Angel
by Fear and Trembley on Jun 7, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, just a personal bias on my part
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adam Jones will develop into that leader
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
joe torre
works magic withe the lineup he has in LA
feel like we have more talent why cant we WIN????
by huggie on Jun 7, 2009 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Because he has better players, dude.
Ethier? Kemp? Broxton? Billingsley? Heard of ’em?
And they are in a MUCH easier division.
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Easier division?
Um, lately we are wit teh suck against teh AL WEST!!!
by wishEYEhadCRABS on Jun 7, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And it's better than the NL West
NO division is worse than the NL West.
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
honestly...
the Dodgers are way more consistent. They don’t lose three games in a row. Torre has better players, plays in a weak division and all that stuff. But when things look bad (like Manny going down), he knows how to make the bleeding stop. Somehow he always comes out looking like he knew what he was doing all along.
Dave is not like that. Face it.
by Kooz on Jun 7, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DEAL WITH IT!
Couldn’t resist
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure ive heard of them
but i dont think ethier is better than markakis NO way….
and kemp….nahhhhh….broxton is nasty…
its joe torre that makes that team better
by huggie on Jun 7, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the plus side...
we’ve gotten 7.1 IP of shutout ball from the ‘pen. That ain’t bad…
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it is not what I would call good.
Think about what it means… seven plus innings from our pen.
by Kooz on Jun 7, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or covering the series
.. almost 20 innings from the pen. at least there was a day off before and after the series..
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 Jun 7, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, it shows we have 3 relievers who are competent
Dude, I’m tryin’ here.
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, the A's are gonna have 2 hits
And win 3-0…..
by Skar on Jun 7, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
one of which was non-contributory
This game was Rich Hill’s gift to the people and city of Oakland.
by fishoutawata on Jun 7, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My God. My God. Melvin draws a walk.
"If you had Steve Trachsel's stuff, you wouldn't want to throw it either." -- Joe Angel
by Fear and Trembley on Jun 7, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really, Dave?
No pinch runner for Mora? No pinch hitter for Salazar?
by Tophr on Jun 7, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dave's starting to realize that AAA is way more comfortable than the majors...
He said it himself… He loves to teach, not coach…
by Kooz on Jun 7, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he moves to bench coach...
and we hire Torre away from the Dodgers! That’s it!
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who?
Zaun? Pie ain’t available.
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forgot about Pie.
Still, Zaun would be better than Mora.
by Tophr on Jun 7, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I won't go there
But I bet the race would be pretty close…
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watching Wieters is painful
Because you know he isn’t going to reach.
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 7, 2009 6:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I knew he would struggle at first....
but DAMN, I’m sure not seeing any light at the end of the tunnel here. C’mon Matt, you gotta start hitting SOMETIME, right?
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The slump began when MW came up
just sayin’…
by fishoutawata on Jun 7, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he'll be okay
but I don’t really want to say when.
"If you had Steve Trachsel's stuff, you wouldn't want to throw it either." -- Joe Angel
by Fear and Trembley on Jun 7, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's only been a week
There is absolutely nothing to be worried about at all, it’s just annoying to watch.
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 7, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that road trip started out so promising. then the bottom fell out .........
oh well. at least they won’t lose tomorrow. since they have off day.
by thewaywardO on Jun 7, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't put it past them...
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shit, and I'm the one stuck doing the recap
Any volunteers?
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Suck, suck, suck, suck, suck
Brian Bass, Matt Albers, suck, suck, suck, suck.
by fishoutawata on Jun 7, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should cut, paste and Front Page just that.
It would be pretty accurate.
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn't really watching for the middle innings
Enjoy.
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 7, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gee, thanks.
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So do we just tip our cap to yet another "great" pitching performance against us???
Great game for Bass, Albers, and JJ, but a whole bunch of shit sucking for everybody else.
by O'sFan21 on Jun 7, 2009 6:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No
that would be BS, but the rookie was good.
by fishoutawata on Jun 7, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, you know we faced a good pitcher today, and I’m really proud of the guys for battling the whole way through. A tough loss, but we’ll bounce back.
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 7, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was my Dave impression
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 7, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You forgot to say
“but that’s baseball.” I really hate that.
What would Bobby V say, I wonder?
by fishoutawata on Jun 7, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll keep saying this as long as I'm here
It is not good when Bass, Albers and J.J. are doing great. That means that others are doing poorly. When the Orioles win, they will not win because of Bass, Albers and Jim Johnson. When they win, we’ll talk about Sherrill getting saves, the young pitchers going five innings and Wieters hitting a double and a homer. We won’t be talking about Robert Andino spraying two singles…
by Kooz on Jun 7, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guys who can keep you in a game can contribute to wins
only if the team around them is competitive, in talent and in spirit. Teams that will fight to score runs can take advantage of guys like that. This team can’t, apparently.
by fishoutawata on Jun 7, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when the fly back home to bmore
we better kill seattle
hit 15 homers during our homestand
and just WIN
by huggie on Jun 7, 2009 6:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
by the way.. weiters bashing is inappropriate
premature and should be a criminal offense
by Y Not on Jun 7, 2009 6:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And IF you bash him...
spell his name right. “I” before “E”.
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Wieters decided the letter "c" was superfluous
and did away with it.
"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver
by duck on Jun 7, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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