Open Thread, Wednesday, July 29
by zknower on Jul 29, 2009 5:45 AM EDT
in Open Threads
494 comments
No matter how badly you're hung over from last night's extra-innings loss (in which the O's left 11 men—11 men!—on base), the arrival of young Chris Tillman this evening should cheer you up. And Jason Berken turned in a nice start last night...although it was only the Royals.
- Not cheered up is The Sun's grumpy Peter Schmuck, however, who lives up to his surname by saying the fans are "restless", Trembley is "under fire", and if Tillman doesn't deliver, it's okay to be "skeptical" of Andy MacPhail's plan:
Lots of fans have put their trust in MacPhail's plan, which was never meant to produce a contending team in 2009, but part of that plan was for the team to begin showing signs of life during the final months of this season.
Really Peter? When did Andy say "begin showing signs of life during final months" was a priority? Maybe that was just your plan, not his. If we're not going to win this year, wouldn't it be best if we just let the kids learn how to pitch and not dump the weight of the world on their shoulders? [UPDATE: Retracted, per drj's post in the thread below. Apprently, MacPhail said just that: "One of my goals for the next half is not to go through that swoon at the end of the year that we’ve gone through the last several years of this franchise. To me you avoid that by depth. And I’m hopeful that we’ve added to the depth of the franchise and hopefully we’ll have a better finish in the second half than we’ve had the last several years"]. Thanks for keeping me honest, drj!
- Also in The Sun, Dan Connolly says no deals are likely to happen with the exception of Sherrill. Two attractive trade partners who could dangle promising third basemen are the Dodgers (Josh Bell, hitting .300 at AA Chattanooga), and Angels (Brandon Wood, who hit .313 at AAA Salt Lake before being promoted to the majors this month).
- It's apparently not for lack of trying: The Detroit News confirms that the Tigers would like to pry away Luuuuuuuuke Scott, but the Orioles have been reluctant to part with him, as he is penciled in to take over for Aubrey Huff at first base next year. However, the Tigers might dangle Jeff Larish, a 26 year-old natural first baseman who is "developing" as a power hitter, in an effort to make the deal happen.
- The OC register says Andy's price tag may be too high: that the Orioles are "reportedly seeking more than one high-level prospect for Sherrill". However, in which can only be seen as good timing for MacPhail, the Angels' formerly untouchable closer Brian Fuentes blew a save Monday night, got huffy and wouldn't speak to reporters, and then blew another save last night.
- Details of the ESPN Cook-off won by ZAUN's enchiladas (Sun).
This is Open Thread. We can weave your hair as long and as full as you want it to be. Our Open Thread will help your own hair to grow. You will have many days of happiness with your Open Thread. Come in today to get your Open Thread.
Oh, and since there was no post-game recap last night,
0 recs |
494 comments
Email
Print
Comments
I've been wondering
if zknower is just going to bed, just getting up, or has this thing set to auto-publish at 2:45AM Pacific Time.
I’ve been housesitting this past week and the dog has been getting me up at 4:45. I kind of like it, actually.
by PhilR8 on Jul 29, 2009 5:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh, auto publish, mos' def.
i write them at about midnight west coast time. need to start finding more sources, as teh google has come up a little dry lately.
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 29, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry. This post really belongs in the gameday thread from yesterday...
but here goes anyway:
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
by Y Not on Jul 29, 2009 6:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait, why is Matt not on the ballot? He went 4 for 5 with an RBI. I was gonna vote for him. :( Now I'm sad.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Jul 29, 2009 6:52 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I also would have voted for Matt
In fact, I’m going to add him. zk is probably tucked in bed he’ll never know the difference MWAHAHAHAHAHAH
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 29, 2009 7:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who knew you had a straight-up EVIL side?
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Jul 29, 2009 7:25 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
/Raises hand/
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on Jul 29, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
[and is then smited]
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 29, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
total oversight on my part.
i was really wiped when i wrote this. thanks for pointing it out.
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 29, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for these posts, zk
Seriously, they are awesome and include all sorts of good info.
As for the battle between Rich Hill and Jason Berken, I’d say Berken won, wouldn’t you? Good thing Rich Hill got "injured."
Happy Chris Tillman Day everyone!
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 29, 2009 7:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
zk
Is being very nice giving you and duck some time off.
What a great friend!
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 8:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Say, it's Greinke for KC today-- about TIME we had a Guranteed Win Night at OPACY!
Seriously, I don’t know why they aren’t starting Sid tomorrow to add insult to injury. If we get swept in this series, I may have to rethink the Gnats sweep at OPACY in ’07 as the Worst Clusterf*ck Home Series in Recent Memory.
Key-ripes, people, this is AWFUL. I mean, the Royals would only be 6-8 games or something over .500 if they played in the Japanese Central League (so maybe 10 over in the NPL)— they’re, uh, just not very Good at Baseball.
In other news, Tillman walks on water and Shmuck is delusional. Again.
But then you knew that.
Go O’s!
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Jul 29, 2009 7:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why does it say only 2 RBI of game for AJ? Have we all forgotten about the existence of the Future?
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Jul 29, 2009 7:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Matt Wieters is BIRDLAND!!!!!
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 8:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
spelling is name weiters is not
Matt Wieters Fact- Matt Wieters is the reason “i” comes before “e” except after “c”
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 8:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MacPhail said a goal was to avoid the second half collapse
“One of my goals for the next half is not to go through that swoon at the end of the year that we’ve gone through the last several years of this franchise. To me you avoid that by depth. And I’m hopeful that we’ve added to the depth of the franchise and hopefully we’ll have a better finish in the second half than we’ve had the last several years.”
I’m dubious that the young pitching will come up and save the club this second half. At this point we’re talking about one pitcher. Tillman will need to take his lumps. However, I don’t think MacPhail planned on the bats to swoon this badly. It all makes for some brutally bad games. There is still time in the second half to show some life, but I admit I think it is more likely the team continues to flounder. The pitching will struggle and the O’s just don’t have any power. It’s a bad combination.
BTW, MacPhail said a goal for this year was to also see that the pieces are in place for a contending team. It’s pretty clear that he’ll have to make good on his “buy the bats” phase of this rebuilding plan. I hope he plans to buy guys who are better than Ty Wigginton, who was the 2009 purchase.
You owe Schmuck a retraction, at least on his statement that showing signs of life in the second half of the season was a MacPhail goal.
by drj on Jul 29, 2009 8:14 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I agree that MacPhail stated that avoiding a late season collapse was an actual goal
But zk is right in that wins are not at all important right now and we should be letting the young guys develop.
"There's only one cure for what's wrong with all of us pitchers, and that's to take a year off. Then, after you've gone a year without throwing, quit altogether." -Jim Palmer
by Baltimo on Jul 29, 2009 8:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, pretty soon, the O's are competing against the Ravens
Stating that wins aren’t important conflicts with the GM’s statement that they do have some importance in this second half of the season. Sure, the young guys need to develop. Avoiding a swoon and having the youth develop are complementary goals. Problem is the veterans also need to participate.
I think MacPhail is also aware of the fact that the Orioles need to maintain some level of interest with a fan base that, in general, turns their attention to the Ravens once their camp starts up. The O’s have earned this response, in spades. It’s pretty clear that MacPhail would like to build a little momentum going into next year and at the same time keep the Orioles slightly relevant in the Baltimore sports scene. There is a relatively small set of fans who will continue to go to games to hoping to see the prospects develop. The O’s may even get a decent crowd (20K or so !!) if a prized prospect makes a debut or start. But if the O’s actually play some decent ball, they’ll draw larger crowds and build some momentum going into next year. I think it is pretty clear that’s what MacPhail wanted to see.
by drj on Jul 29, 2009 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
luke scott is penciled in to play first next year?
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 8:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the fact that they view him as "the answer" scares me
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont think hes the answer as much as the backup plan
In case huff leaves town and we dont get any immediate replacements.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
It’s now assumed that Scott is going to be productive WELL into his 30s.
"There's only one cure for what's wrong with all of us pitchers, and that's to take a year off. Then, after you've gone a year without throwing, quit altogether." -Jim Palmer
by Baltimo on Jul 29, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he'll be a stopgap
until Brandon Snyder comes around the mountain when he comes. He’s the future.
1933 was a bad year
by Senatorrosewater on Jul 29, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You like it??? Ugh! Have you been watching for the last month???
by O'sFan21 on Jul 29, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait that wasnt a reply to me was it?
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that was to DKDC liking Scott
being around for awhile.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 29, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh
would that mean they want Pie in left and Reimold at DH? I mean, obviously there are moves to be made and maybe we pick someone up, but yea… No way Luke learns a new position and puts up numbers like he has this year. Or did in the first half this year, I should say.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 29, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe Pie coud learn first
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 29, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be funny...
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know, if the O's can score Dewitt or that Bell guy from the Dodgers
then i would imagine Wiggy or Huff are playing first next season
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r66RuVoNmMw
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 8:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
brief swearing
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 8:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
savory breakfast links
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPVhmZodaLA
this is part 19 of a whole series. also nearly 10 minutes, but if you have time waste, now is the time to waste it. rated pg-13 for mild language and brief thematic elements
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 8:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
don't forget about mine
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 8:20 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Stop it
You don’t need to call attention to yourself in every thread posted, OK?
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 29, 2009 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes sir
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when you're getting in trouble in the open threads...
well, its kinda funny.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 29, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You know whats funny?
Last night I was watching the game and after they tied it up I thought to myself “We either win it in 9 or we will lose.” So once we went 3 up 3 down in the 9th I turned the TV off and I was not surprised to wake up to a 4-3 loss.
It’s sad that we have become predictably bad in nearly every situation.
by Johnny_S on Jul 29, 2009 8:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
whats up with JJ?
he has been rather um…bad….lately. not bad as in getting crushed/giving up butt-loads of walks like rich hill, but bad in a sense that hes given up some clutch hits lately that have attributed to losses
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
let hendo takes his spot
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sinkerballers getting fly balls
always portends trouble. HRs tend to follow.
by fishoutawata on Jul 29, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he gives up the longball cause he doesn't want to be traded.
maybe he’s afraid He’ll lose money on his waterfront condo?
1933 was a bad year
by Senatorrosewater on Jul 29, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just some stats I looked up cause I'm bored early at work
In 11 Games since ASG
2-9
Os: 45R (4.1runs per game), 397AB, 108H, .272 AVG
Opp: 53R (4.8 rpg), 362AB, 98H, .271 AVG
Highlights for us:
- Nick and Jones power back 4HRs each, although Jones has only 1 extra base hit, and Nick has 3.
- Nolan Reimold! 39AB 18H .462AVG.
- Tillman today.
Downsides:
- No one on base for Nolan. Only 4 RBIs in all those hits. Jeez 6 of the hits were extra base hits.
- Rich Hill
by Johnny_S on Jul 29, 2009 8:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Extra base hits for Nick and Adam don’t include those HRs.
by Johnny_S on Jul 29, 2009 8:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think downsides is not the appropriate category for rich hill
more like “the rich hill category”……kinda like unspeakables, but worse cuz we actually have to speak about how bad he is.
in other news, the o’s have won only one of berken’s decent starts. i mean, i know he’s gotten shelled more often than not, but hes had some solidly pitched games that we refuse to win.
and is baez trying to avoid pitching in the playoffs?
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should have mentioned also
that Hendrickson is a machine. He has been lights out, excluding the 1 hiccup against the Sox. Probably my favorite pitcher in the pen right now.
by Johnny_S on Jul 29, 2009 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"No one on base for Nolan. Only 4 RBIs in all those hits. Jeez 6 of the hits were extra base hits."
There’s that hole of suckiness right smack in the middle of the lineup. Huff, Mora, Scott—nothing. The lineup is agravating a bad situation by splitting up the productive batters.
by fishoutawata on Jul 29, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is the reason
RBI’s are a useless stat
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 29, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one of the many reasons
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i just got an idea for a fanpost that would cause a lot of debate...
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 8:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember the guidelines, kiddo
Learn them. Love them.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 29, 2009 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can i tell you
what my idea is
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure
email it to me. Email’s at the bottom of the page. I’ll let you know what I think.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 29, 2009 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can I write a fanpost titled:
NoLaN rEiMoLd Iz dE BeZZzzzzTTTTTT?
by Johnny_S on Jul 29, 2009 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
YES!
Finally someone captures the spirit of the rules!
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 29, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i thought i was going to be a big fan of the new rules, but
since then there has been maybe one or two fanposts. Clearly, it’s sending a message and people are AFRAID now to post. How else am I supposed to waste my time at work?
but, seriously, the new rules rock.
by brek on Jul 29, 2009 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well i just won a game of free cell without using any free cells
you could try that. although i wouldnt suggest doing that in a public place. i’m currently training for a time system we dont even use anymore, but i got a nasty email about this morning saying i need to watch the damn video
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously
the part about posts having to be great (not good, but great)… I mean, most of my posts were mediocre at best. What am I to do now!?
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 29, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
talk to stacey!
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
free cell man, free cell
time waster of champions
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ooo yea thats a good one
havent played that game in a while
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think all of yours have been fine
Now that the open thread exists, that’d be the place for some of it, but when it didn’t there wasn’t anywhere else to ask for a Reimold tshirt!
I’ve certainly had some clunker fan posts in my day. In fact, that shall be my next time wasting endeavor. To find my worst fan post.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 29, 2009 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably the one that says rich hill can pitch
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I STAND BY THAT!
(ok so my face is a little red)
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 29, 2009 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RICH HILL CAN'T PITCH
DEAL WITH IT
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on Jul 29, 2009 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
me too
although it required time and extensive therapy
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Future™
Chris Tillman and crabs tonight. Good lord, what a wonderful night it will be!
...Behold, a pale horse. The man that sat upon it was Wieters, and hell followed with him.
"BJ on the BE" - Kierkegaard
by Brett Jones on Jul 29, 2009 8:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tonight I'll be watching the game while bowling in a Duckpin league
I might drink a few Loose Cannons while I’m at it. It’ll be a true Baltimore night.
by PhilR8 on Jul 29, 2009 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude bowling is sick
i wish i could bowl
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t know duckpin bowling was only an eastern shore-area-ish thing until like a year ago.
just like how about I didn’t know until I went to college that every family in the US does not, in fact, keep old bay in their cupboard.
by O Nina on Jul 29, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or ten year old charter.
imagine MY surprise.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 29, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baltimore/Rhode Island/Eastern Connecticut
are really the only areas that are currently exposed to the awesomeness of duckpin. It’s sad, really.
by PhilR8 on Jul 29, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I changed the poll
so that it doesn’t show Adam as having the only 2 RBI.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 29, 2009 9:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just sent you the email stacey
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 9:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i cant believe..
the sox might/will get haliday
ugh
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 9:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
where's your source?
last i heard, the Jays were going to ask for the moon if they were trading him within the division.
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i still dont understand why they passed up on the phillies offer...
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ricciardi is a douche
Just one example of extreme douchiness
by PhilR8 on Jul 29, 2009 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The link doesn't work for some reason
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh
I found that funny, the unnecessary Dunn hating.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i love that the first comment says:
“enjoy last place behind the orioles”
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is amusing
but then he says, “because you’ll be done after this year”. If he is done then how is he enjoying last?
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think it should more correctly state
that they will be dunn after this year
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that
sounds a lot better
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cause they want Drabek for sure
And i think they get him, although Happ stays. That makes sense for the Phils.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea thats what i was thinking
but the deal even w/o drabek was really solid
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
steve phillips of espn
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna teach you a life lesson, son.
Steve Phillips is a tool.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 29, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
I want the Sox to get him
And before you kill me, understand that the Sox would have to give up a huge package for him. I dont mind seeing the sox lose three potential key pieces if the price is 2 years of them having another ace.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah
but they would resign him without a problem
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
meh
They will probably sign him by that point anyways.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah probably
200mil/200yrs
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well this isnt the NHL, so probably no 200 yr contract
but how much longer will he remain the dominant pitcher he is?
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is a good question
Some of these guys (Johnson) performed really well until about 40
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clemens went
until about 42/43
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
clemens also "misremembered" that he was on juice
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Clemens went
until about 42/43***
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
+1
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he has about 3-4 years left in him, but that’s stretching it. He pitches so many innings a year it has to catch up on him
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a proven theory to determine this years would series winner
it will be the red sox:
last year a philly was on the cover MLB the Show, The Phillies won the WS
this year a red sock is on the cover so the red sox will win the world series
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 9:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
world
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Scientific Method
It rained in the afternoon yesterday and the Orioles lost.
Today, if it rains in the afternoon, the Orioles will lose again.
Team Relish
by kramertoneman on Jul 29, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, obviously
And the Mets won when David Wright was on the cover in 07, so it’s GOTTA happen!
What? Thats the year they had a rediculous collapse after being 7 games up in the division with 17 games remaining? Oh.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 29, 2009 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
darn
i was hoping no one was going to pick that up
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
spaghetti logic...fail
bigger fail: “rediculous”
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brandon Wood for Sherrill?
Hes got monstrous power, but the shine is gone from his megaprospect status a few years back. He’ll strike out a ton, and I don’t know if he can reach base consistently on a major league level. But with the Angels having soured on him and the backend of their bullpen melting down at just the right time, they might be inclined to to move Wood if Sherrill is marketed as a top flight set up man/ closer insurance. Dont think its gonna happen but you never know.
by UMterp08 on Jul 29, 2009 9:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wood you trade Wood for Sherrill?
:)
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll trade wood for sheep
although only one, because I have a sheep port
by PhilR8 on Jul 29, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'll trade you 3 wood for 3 sugar...
oh i thought we were playing pit
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THREE BARLEY! THREE BARLEY!
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 29, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what the hell are you all talking about?
[looks up from his game of bridge]
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 29, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there seem to be alot of nice returns swirling out there
I’d like to see one actually happen. That rumor about Blake DeWitt and Scott Elbert sounds good to me.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 29, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was goign to mention this one
How old is DeWitt? I seem to remember him playing well for a couple of months last year?
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 29, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he'll be 24 next month
and Elbert was ranked the 36th overall propect by milb.com if I remember correctly
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 29, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when was he ranked that
Because he had shoulder surgery to remove scar tissue in 2007. Before that he was considered an elite pitching prospect, and I dont think people are ready to move him back to that category yet.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
after last season
here’s the list. It is a bit old, but it’s after his surgery.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 29, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
He sounds like he has the ability but is an injury risk, and maybe he steps into the bullpen immediately and we groom him for a closer role.
I just looked it up and BA didn’t rank him but BP has him #70 and sporting news and espn didn’t rank him. I attached the link to that, but they also say that he has an “odd delivery” which makes me think even more that he would be closer material and a good piece to get in return for Sherrill.
http://www.scoutingbook.com/players/p2016
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea it does
but billingsly and dewitt sounds better
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
IMO that'd never happen
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 29, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not a chance
but a man can dream……
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
true
Let’s throw Kemp in there too then.
I would be good with the DeWitt / Elbert deal going down.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 29, 2009 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dont forget Kershaw
They wont give him up for Halladay but Sherrill is a bona-fide closer and thus worth even more.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
I mean, how many SAVES does Halladay have?! Saves are AWESOME!
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 29, 2009 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saves are basically like wins
And since George has 20 saves and Halladay has 11 wins, he is pretty much twice as valuable.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So…Halladay and Rolen for Sherrill? I guess I could live with that.
...Behold, a pale horse. The man that sat upon it was Wieters, and hell followed with him.
"BJ on the BE" - Kierkegaard
by Brett Jones on Jul 29, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Pirates appear ready to deal Sanchez and Wilson
Congrats Yankees, some more of your farmhands are ready.
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 9:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
To fill out the bench for you
Cause those two really are not very good
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
Sanchez is a utility player anyway right?
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretty sure he's a pitcher
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh
wrong sanchez
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Josh Fields wants to be traded
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 10:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Offer Pie again!!!
Actually i’m pretty sure no chicago team will ever play Pie again.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking of someone that they could offer
And i thought Pie or Baez, but those would be absurd if the sox agreed.
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually baez wouldnt be THAT absurd
hes pitched his way out of a trade that would bring us top prospects, but he isnt HORRIBLE….
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fields
I really like Fields but he really hasn’t done much the last two years. I know the whole Crede thing kind of gave him a raw deal but he’s hitting about .220 this year.
If the Os did get Fields you would have two former OK State athletes on the team with Fields playing QB and being on the baseball team.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 29, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea i realize fields is not good
but if we cant move baez for anybody better, then i’d give that a shot for the heck of it.
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'd take fields
i know it’s cliche but a change of scenery, and also in OPACY he could probaby bomb it.
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and if its for baez
we’ll be hitting the bomb rather than giving it up
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baez isn't going anywhere
Although he could still be traded until August 31st cause he will pass through waivers. He gets a $.5 million bonus if he is traded and most good teams dont want relievers who have been sucking like he has lately.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably not
but like i said he isnt HORRIBLE and he does have the ability pitch multiple innings. plus with that HUGE 1.000 BA, hes sure to attract attention in the NL
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather have Pie than Fields
Fields has Tony Batista upside. He has some decent power, but even in his “good” year where he hit 23 bombs, he had a .308 OBP. He’s also a terrible fielder.
I’d take him for Baez because I’d basically take anyone for Baez, but he’s almost certainly not a starter and he doesn’t hit well enough or field well enough to be useful on the bench.
by dkdc on Jul 29, 2009 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I would do the trade
Just because Pie may never find playing time in our outfield and its a somewhat close return for him. I didn’t know he was a terrible fielder though, that changes my opinion a bit then.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
really?
I didn’t realize he was that bad of a fielder. But then again I don’t watch a bunch of white sox games.
Does Fields = Memlo?
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 29, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right now
Fields < Melmo, scary as that is.
He does have some upside, but he’s 26 so I’m not sure there’s much projection left.
by dkdc on Jul 29, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
i was almost gonna post melmo > fields but i was afraid i was gonna get thrown to the wolves for saying that
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He had a pretty good rookie season only to have Crede hold the Sox hostage the next year and force them to send him back down to AAA where he played all of ‘08. I think he’s kind of received the shaft. I think he’d be better with a move as well.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 29, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
am i the only one who doesnt think melmo's defense is terrible?
i mean, he makes some retarded plays on routine stuff, but he still plays okay for a guy his age. fields has more power at this point, but his numbers arent spectacular.
its a moot point tho cuz melmo is 37 and will not be on the team next year so somebody has gotta play 3b
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW
A hearty +1 to zk for the photo caption.
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on Jul 29, 2009 10:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
man Zaun's hair..
there aren’t words that can describe it.
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thankfully, there are pictures that can:
by PhilR8 on Jul 29, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
yes, i think that does it justice.
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So we can call the ZAUN do-the Slatorriss
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 29, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought we weren't supposed to call stuff gay anymore???
1933 was a bad year
by Senatorrosewater on Jul 29, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's gay about two dudes hanging out, enjoying the breeze on their bare chests?
Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar
by PhilR8 on Jul 29, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was hoping someone would get it.
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 29, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how could you leave your 5 year old kid in a cab?
oops honey, i think we forgot some luggage!
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 10:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who voted for AJ?
His pathetic AB in the 7th with BRob on 2nd and nobody out ruined it for me. I’m all for trying to drive the ball with the first two strikes, but once you’re in the whole you have to hit the ball tot he right side and move the guy over. He does that and we win the game.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 29, 2009 10:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There is a lot we could/should have done that woulda won that game
Not sucking, for one.
by Johnny_S on Jul 29, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I voted for him
WIthout his 2-run bomb in the first, the O’s would never have been in this one.
by dkdc on Jul 29, 2009 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, I shouldn'tve reloaded the page
Now I’m missing some threadz
by PhilR8 on Jul 29, 2009 11:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry dude
I hid a comment that I thought was inappropriate.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 29, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not a youtube but funny nonetheless
http://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~kovar/hall.html
my internet searching skills amaze even me
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 11:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is it possible
that someone is more excited for tillman debut the they are for wieters?
i think it’s possible
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 11:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what about those close to chris?
like mr. and mrs. tillman
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
impossible
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 29, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed, it's inconceivable
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Jul 29, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha i just watched that movie
a couple of days ago.
by Timmy L. on Jul 29, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm excited
that I dont have to explain why Wieters has a .250 BA and why that doesnt mean he’s a complete failure anymore to my not so baseball savvy friends.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 29, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think so
Wieters was covered all over. I haven’t heard much of Tillman coming up besides here and MASN
by Johnny_S on Jul 29, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
I was saying to someone earlier that I wish Tillman had been giving just a little bit of hype instead of all the beating around the bush until the last second.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 29, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe
but wieters was 0-3 in his much-hyped debut….not that im superstitious or anything
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was going to say lets hope he is like a Tommy Hanson
But then I saw that even he got shelled his first time out.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm
If he gets Rich Hill-ed against the Royals we have some problems.
by Johnny_S on Jul 29, 2009 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
im thinking about adopting that into my everyday language
kinda like…“damn, i got rich hill-ed with work today” or “i’m gonna rich hill you if you dont shut up”
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"i’m gonna rich hill you if you dont shut up"
So you let them hit you?
by Johnny_S on Jul 29, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh i was defining it more as
rich hill-ed: 1) to get hit hard or 2)to issue a lot of free passes
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorta like
wow, that hall monitor sure is rich hill-in’ today!
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking like
1) to get beaten badly or 2) to suck tremendously or of course 3) have an injury the entire season and tell no one while you suck tremendously and make every Os fan want to punch you in the face.
by Johnny_S on Jul 29, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ooo i didnt get suck tremendously in there
“hey! this proposal rich hill-s!”
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4) To get hit hard in the junk
just like O’s fans feel like every time he takes the mound
by PhilR8 on Jul 29, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whats wrong with you?
[doubled over] i just got rich hill-ed
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
followed by
a female offering you water. At least that’s what’s happened to me every time. Silly rabbits…
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 29, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
especially
the kid in your avatar.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 29, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
trix are just the beginning for him
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what number is tillman gonna wear
i remember 3E wore the same number he had freaking spring training (64) in his bebut, i think tillman’s was 88 (insert albert belle joke)
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 11:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate to harp on this
And i know it was mentioned earlier in the thread, but why in the world would LUUUUKE play 1st base next season?
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 11:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
although maybe that was a bluff to see exactly how much (if anything) detroit would cough up?
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could see that..
Larish does sound promising..
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Emergency plan
Was my reasoning.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's worth a shot.
I mean, ideally there would be a Teixeira-type out there to sign and be the long term first baseman, but that’s not the case.
How does it hurt to see what Scott can do at first? He’s athletic enough to play in the field, which is wasted as a DH, so it makes sense to try to maximize his value by getting him out there.
The O’s need to acquire two corner bats this offseason, and if Scott can play first, it gives them the flexibility to go after a DH-type instead.
by dkdc on Jul 29, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't think they'll offer Huff arbitration?
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He may elect to sign a long term deal elsewhere
for security reasons
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know roch mentioned on the pregame one day
that he really liked it here, and if huff sucks the rest of the season, then he might not get offered much in the offseason
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he will start hitting
He is a second half hitter usually, and i think he may elect to go elsewhere if he knows he wont be around more than one year. Its a little too early to tell what should happen IMO.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How does it hurt?
I think we’re witnessing how it hurts right now. You know since he’s unable to hit the broad side of a barn at the moment.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 29, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Luke
is really streaky so you have to take the good with the bad
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right
And I’m saying I don’t want that in an everyday position that should be counted on for power and run production. This last month him and Huff have been absolutely killing us.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 29, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But isn't that every player?
Where 75% of their production comes in 25% of the season? Or is that just some fantasy info that stuck in my brain?
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 29, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man I hope not.
I’ve never heard that.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 29, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats kinda like saying
you want to do 80 percent of the work with 20 percent effort. that equals 100 percent right?
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no...no it's not.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 29, 2009 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i've never heard that..
that wouldn’t be very good if it were true.
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok...maybe i made that up
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 29, 2009 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He will get consistant AB's
pretty much no matter where he is at (he’ll get a lot of DH ab’s otherwise) so i think its more an issue of his 1b defense than anything
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd prefer he gets
consistent ABs with another team.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 29, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
plus i dont even like his defense (fuck UZR) in left field. i cant imagine liking his defense at 1b any more
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think the broad side is to small of a target for aubrey
zing!
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a slump
It happens to everyone.
In his last 10 games, Albert Pujols is 8 for 38 with no extra base hits.
by dkdc on Jul 29, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trades off!
We are no longer giving up Markakis for that bum.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they should throw in some cash too though.
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe
I’ll have to sleep on it
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If their production were comparable I might be able to tolerate it.
Good try though.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 29, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
???
If the best hitter in the game goes through slumps I think Luke Scott going through them is to be expected even more. I think it was a good example actually.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My thinking was that the better the production the more tolerable extended slumps are. Luke’s production is not that great, so you’d at least like to see some consistency.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 29, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His OPS is still .890
So I will tolerate the inconsistency because that is still darn good.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's totally skewed though.
By a single month of absurd hotness.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 29, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fine
then his career OPS is .858
That isnt skewed by a hot streak. I’ll still take that any day at his salary, hot and cold streaks are fine by me.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah he's working out great for us this season.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 29, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets just agree to disagree
Cause this is going nowhere
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
I’ll admit that I’m not a fan of luke in general and that may be skewing my perception of him. But I just think if the plan is for him to play first base it’s a bad one.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 29, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am a fan of Luke and it may skew my perception of him
But I agree that it’s a flawed plan. I am certainly all for him getting reps at 1B so he can fill in if needed, but as the everyday position player? If that’s MacPhail’s solution consider me unimpressed.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 29, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm all for luke as a first baseman!
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 11:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i have a theory for why luke goes on those cold streaks
he lost his journal and when he finds it he’s on a hot streak!
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 11:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
10:54am: ESPN.com’s Buster Olney hears that the Phils may try to acquire George Sherrill If they can’t trade for Halladay or Lee.
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 11:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this could be equivalent to the mark douche bag offseason bidding war
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think its all posturing
The cliff lee to phils rumors and now Sherrill rumors. The phils will get halladay, they are just playing hard to get
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is possible
but i mean george is the hot ticket all of the sudden.
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is true
His value is way better than it was last year. These are reasons why I think he is actually traded this year.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its way better this year
because he was on the DL at this point (or at least closing in on it). he was having problems starting around the AS break
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i agree
all of this speculation is just a little smoke screen to try work deals at a smaller price
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
has anyone ever been to wrigley field?
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 12:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate to say it
But it looks like rain tonight. I hope HOPE the game gets rained out, our first rainout of the year. Sorry to anyone who is already off work and have tickets. But I’m at the game tomorrow, 12:35 start time and all. I would love to see a doubleheader this year, I love watching 18 innings of baseball. I did last year with the Rays, who swept us.
I could see Tillman if the weather helps me out. Again, sorry for anyone who DOESN’T stand to benefit.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jul 29, 2009 12:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DBH are crazy tho
i went to one a few years back against SFO. heat was brutal for like 10 straight hours (but i had good seats…2 for the price of 1)
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what does DBH and SFO stand for?
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
double header and San Fransisco?
by wickedwitch on Jul 29, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ding ding ding
we have a winner
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know SFO is the airport abbreviation for San Fransisco
Is it used a lot for the city in general too? I dunno if I’ve ever seen that.
by kba26 on Jul 29, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no idea
i’m not sure why i did that. habit maybe?
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well i knew what you meant
so i guess it worked.
by kba26 on Jul 29, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i feel like i can tell a lot of places
when somebody describes it with the airport code
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only if you fly a lot though, most of them arent that obvious.
I’m flying into O’Hare tonight for example, its its code doesnt even come from the name of the airport, much less the city.
by kba26 on Jul 29, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ORD..yea thats a strange one
as is IAD for dulles
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
International Airport at Dulles
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 29, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea i know that
but i call it Dulles International Airport, as i’m not yoda
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The airport seems to call itself that too
Its probably just some rule about how they format the codes that resulted in the flip.
by kba26 on Jul 29, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
IAD at least has all the letters, if in an odd order
ORD apparently comes from the old name for the airport back in WWII, Orchard Place Airport/Douglas Field
by kba26 on Jul 29, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that makes tons of sense now
i totally forgot about that
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
matt wieters can stop the rain :)
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, that would be sweet.
i’d wake up to baseball at 9:30 and get to watch it ALL DAY
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 29, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hell yeah, with only one ticket
In the Rays DH last year, I had a MASN $1 ticket, saw two games, and by the second game I was sitting in $40 seats. Can’t beat that anywhere in the world.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jul 29, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MASN $1 tickets + Nice ushers =
When I move away it’s going to be really hard to like any place better than Camden Yards. It would be nice if they brought back the $1 tickets this year. I think they started that around this time.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jul 29, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's where they pay you $1 to attend?
sweet
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 29, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup.
I did the same with a pint of whiskey to boot. I don’t see any reason why masn wouldn’t repeat the promotion. There have been more promotions overall this year, and ticket sales are (I’m guessing) flat from year to year and declining month to month.
1933 was a bad year
by Senatorrosewater on Jul 29, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO!!
NO RAIN.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 29, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew someone wouldn't be happy with the idea
I want to see Chris Tillman too!
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jul 29, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wAnT tO SeE cHrIs TiLlMaN tOo!
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 29, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
And just to say
weather.com is saying 70% at 6 o’clock, with a 50% chance until like 10.
But we haven’t been rained out all year.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jul 29, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yuck
at least I’m under the overhang.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 29, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I stayed at the Yard for nearly 2 hours
For Bergesen’s first pitch. If that’s the case for you tonight, it’ll be worth it.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jul 29, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too!
I’ve seen Bergy, Berken, and Wieters’ debuts this year. The only one I missed was Hernandez because it was the day before Matt Wieters Day.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 29, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I missed Wieters but I saw his first hit the day after
My brother met Bergesen’s family on Wieters Day. It’s been a fun year, I guess. I’ve resigned myself. Much better than last year.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jul 29, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i have seen....none of the above
i insist on seeing rich hill pitch
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i've seen:
switching jesus first homer and that’s about it :(
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at that game too
It was AJ bobblehead night, if I recall.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 29, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes it was
i’m pretty sure that’s the reason we came
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I too was at Berg's debut
and Matt’s first hit. and 67% of Rich Hill’s wins.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 29, 2009 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've only been to one game this year...
and I can’t remember who pitched, i just remember Baez won
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bergesen pitched, but he didn't do well.
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was at matt's first game
and took THIS AWESOME PICTURE:
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 29, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
great pic
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ive seen about 170 O's games
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a sign from God
That the rookie ought to have at least some kind of chance to win his debut, so no Greinke.
by fishoutawata on Jul 29, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I might have to clear my day tomorrow for a doubleheader
Potential postponed Tillman debut, two games for the price of one… hmm.
Well, let’s see if this rain materializes after all.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Jul 29, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chance of rain 20% now for the start time.
If Chris TIllman starts and it’s ended up being canceled, he wouldn’t start tomorrow.
But we’ll see.
I feel so bad for totally rooting for this to happen, already got two people who are ready to go to two games if necessary, which was hard to find last year.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jul 29, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
went double header against the twinkies
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 12:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
last year?
Me too. I left in the first inning of the second game. Even for 1$ tickets, it’s hard to stay when you’re losing 6-0 in the first after you just saw the team get beat.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jul 29, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
both of those games were shameful
I actually left before the end of the first game.
1933 was a bad year
by Senatorrosewater on Jul 29, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nicknames for Chris
kickass chris?
terrifc tillman?
the future?
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 12:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Since he will steer the Birds to the Promised Land
The Tillerman!
by fishoutawata on Jul 29, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we need a veteran who has winned before
Like Kevin Millar. Last year’s team collapse because of lack of talent.
by Tassadar on Jul 29, 2009 12:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
who's up for ZAUNchilladas
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 12:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why do we make ZAUN all uppercase
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's ZAUN
he is so great.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jul 29, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was ZAUN
then he sucked and became zaun. I guess he’s back to being ZAUN again
by PhilR8 on Jul 29, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we were just having fun waiting for Wieters, basically
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jul 29, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
os what do we do for wieters?
Matt Wieters Fact- Matt Wieters is too good for upppercase letters, he prefers wieterscase letters
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
apparently, the phils are closing in on cliff lee
for prospects not named kyle drabek
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 12:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah its all over the sports news
Can’t find a website not talking ab out it.
by Johnny_S on Jul 29, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
same
they also mention the mariners are supposedly involved in some kind of a deal, but that makes little sense, seeing as though its possible that EVERY team is involved in some kind of a deal
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well the trade i was referring to actually happened
see below.
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heyman
Reiterates the Dodgers interst in the “portly” Sherrill.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/jon_heyman/07/29/trade.talk/index.html?eref=writers
The Orioles’ portly closer George Sherrill is another viable reliever, but one executive said that will be an “overpay.” The Dodgers and Angels are among teams looking at Sherrill, with the Dodgers pressing hard.
The Dodgers look like the most likely landing spot for Sherrill.
by dkdc on Jul 29, 2009 12:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we want andre ethier!!!
sarcastic
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that just might force me to go to dodger stadium
ugh.
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 29, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The dodgers really make sense as a landing spot
And they have a good list of solid prospects so we can what we want and they can get what they want.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh the possibilities,,
this is why i love the trade deadline.
What up?
by snakethejake on Jul 29, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pitchers park too
sherrill ought to do well there
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pirates-Mariners trade
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/07/jeff-clement-removed-from-game.html
Mariners acquire Wilson and Ian Snell for Clement, Ronny Cedeno, Aaron Pribanic, Brett Lorin and Nathan Adcock.
I have to look up these other players, but I don’t think I like this deal for Seattle.
by dkdc on Jul 29, 2009 12:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just was about to post that
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also meant to add
That the Pirates finally got a good return for their players. Clement may be the best piece they have gotten in any of their trades so far.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
end of the world
Pirates finally got a good return for their players
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The pirates front office
Is far improved from what it was when huntington was there. They are drafting much better and have a direction. Granted some of their trade returns were marginal but they have hope.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and by hope you mean....um....
no..they have no hope. if they had hope, they’d have kept mclouth instead of trading him for nothing
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not hope for this year obviously
They traded Mclouth cause they had a better CF in AAA in McCutchen and it was his time.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clement
His star has fallen quite a bit. He’s probably a DH, and the Pirates have a catcher anyways.
by dkdc on Jul 29, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hes still hitting pretty well at AAA
I dont know about his defensive abilities, although I do remember that he may not stay at catcher. I still think he is better than Andy Laroche when he was acquired
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too
i’d heard about clement getting pulled last nite.
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
kinda makes me think washburn isnt going anywhere
if the m’s are buying
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i didnt know guthrie was a mormon
you learn something new everyday
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yup
Which is why he was 23 in his final year at college. I forget what they do but a service thing for a couple of years. So if you ever wonder why BYU has all these older athletes, that is why.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i didnt know he went to byu
alls i know is that hes from oregon and he has an odd tendency to let guys go yard
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He went to stanford actually
But BYU is a mormon school which is why I mentioned it.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh
let me rephrase: i did not know his choice his of higher education period
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So you've learned two new things today
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Jul 29, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Phils appear close to getting Lee now
Gordon Edes and Tim Brown of Yahoo report that the Phillies appear to be “on the verge” of acquiring Cliff Lee from the Indians for Carrasco, Knapp and at least two of Donald, Marson and Michael Taylor.
Joel Sherman of the New York Post hears that the two sides are “very close” to completing a deal.
(Taken from MLBTR)
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 1:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So my question is
If they do go for Lee, is Sherrill to Philly next? Cause in this case they really want to keep Drabek in any way possible.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its a done deal
fox sports says its pending review of medical records….
LHP cliff lee and OF ben francisco for RHP jason knapp, RHP carlos carrasco, C lou marson, and SS jason donald
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who's going and who's doing the thread?
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Neither.
Greenday concert at Verizon center.
by Johnny_S on Jul 29, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cool
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hope you have the time of your life?
yea its corny
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to.
Girlfriend is trying to surprise me but I figured it out. I’m so smart!
by O'sFan21 on Jul 29, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any idea where you are seated?
I’m at the front of section 105. Its GA just above the pit seats
by Johnny_S on Jul 29, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah no idea. I'm supposed to think we're going to see the marine corps band perform tonight.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 29, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey boys, Royals fan here (yes, we exist) I lament therefore I exist.
Anyway, quick question for you. If you guys deal Sherrill, who do you foresee as your closer for the remainder of the season? Yes, this is a bit of a fantasy baseball question. My apologies. Btw, great site you guys have here, good knowledgeable posters.
by Uscbalto on Jul 29, 2009 1:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not that oblivious. but funny.
i’m kind of a closet Orioles fan this season because
1) I have half the damn team on my fantasy squad (huff, markakis, wieters, scott)
2) My sister and her husband live in Btown and I’m heading there for a series in Sept.
So go easy on me with the snark. Kidding. Let me have it!
by Uscbalto on Jul 29, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree Jim Johnson
I suppose they might give Danys Baez a shot.
I love the Royals!
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 29, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
any team that has a guy like zach grienike is awesome!
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No one loves the Royals. No one.
Including this here dolt that grew up in KC attended the 80 world series, attended the ticker tape parade after the 85 world series and now lives in los angeles and gets booed at angels games for wearing a royals jersey. who boos the royals anymore, it’s like throwing sand at a special needs kid?!
by Uscbalto on Jul 29, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ROTFLMAO
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I have an affection for them
and their fans. I went to Kauffman last summer and had a blast.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 29, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't wait to get to Camden. My wife keeps babbling about the crab cakes or clam chowder or something
I just like the stadium and the city and the baseball. Maybe this time I’ll actually make it to Annapolis (missed it when I was there for my sister’s wedding)
by Uscbalto on Jul 29, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you also said you were a royals at fenway.
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey i was being serious
i already picked up JJ in my league in anticipation that he will close. i also have sherrill on my team for now (he wont close wherever he goes)
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a joke my friend.
I’ve been hating on Hill for the last couple of days. I do not plan on stopping any time soon. Haha
by Johnny_S on Jul 29, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I'm your Hill Hater Enabler?
I like the sound of that.
by Uscbalto on Jul 29, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess maybe in the sense that once rich hill pitches, the game is pretty much over.
by kba26 on Jul 29, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
another excellent reply
i’m laughing so hard that it looks like i was rich hill-ed in the stomach
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahahahahaha
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 29, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greatest reply ever.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Jul 29, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
koji uehara
if he can stay healthy
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no clue
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hes due back in september as far as i know
and he will NOT be the closer. in fact, i wouldnt even think about considering him for the closer spot
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
set-up?
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
closer in japan!
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he's proven to be awesome for 3-4 innings, and then totally melt down
Sounds like a pretty perfect long relief guy to me.
by kba26 on Jul 29, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
middle to long would be my guess
a guy throwin 88 will not close games
by twistedlogic on Jul 29, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cleveland tried it...
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 29, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lolly lolly lolly get your adverbs here!
school house rock is awesome!!!!!
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ill be at the game tonight.....
Praying for NO rain!
Wanna see my BOY!
by Wieters Wieners on Jul 29, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fun Stats
Opening day roster
Average Age: 30.7
Median Age: 31.1 (Luke Scott)
Youngest Player: 24.0 (Adam Jones)
Current roster
Average Age: 28.2
Median Age: 26.5 (Matt Albers)
Youngest Player: 21.3 (Chris Tillman)
Should be getting younger next year, as 5 of the six oldest players may not be back: Zaun, Mora, Hendrickson, Huff, and Baez.
by dkdc on Jul 29, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Some afternoon reading
courtesy of my Google Alerts.
BaseballAnalysts.com gives its take on how close the O’s are to contending
Baltimore Sports Then and Now celebrates Chris Tillman’s ML debut by reliving some past O’s debuts
Brandon Snyder has found a new calling! From chicagotribune.com:
IRONWOOD, Mich. – All Ironwood public safety department officers share the same goal of protecting and serving the citizens of the Upper Peninsula community.
Apparently, that even applies to skunks.
The Daily Globe reports a man reported seeing the smelly black-and-white animal wandering a street Tuesday with a yogurt container stuck on its head.
Ironwood public safety officer Brandon Snyder used a long pole to remove the container from the skunk’s head.
hee. The REAL Brandon Snyder has begun to pick things up, according to Roch:
Good news from the Tides: First baseman Brandon Snyder has hit safely in his last six games, batting .385 (10-for-26) with five RBIs and five runs scored. His average has crept up from .200 to .235.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 29, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hehehe!!! poor little skunk. and brandon snyder 10-26, sweet.
by O Nina on Jul 29, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
stacey, remember
when you called comcast bull$%#@ well there was an ad on this blog for comcast yesterday!
how ironic
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
pimping my fanpost
Matt Wieters at the two-month mark
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 29, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pimpin ain't easy.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 29, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's hard out there for a pimp
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 29, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This being an open thread and all, I just want to mention that I picked a terrible time to go to law school.
Finding a job for next summer is going to be a nightmare.
by kba26 on Jul 29, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It could be worse
You could be trying to find a job this summer.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Jul 29, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, this summer is why I'm screwed.
Big law firms are deferring all their hires from this summer up to a full year, so they’re taking the positions that should be available for my class.
by kba26 on Jul 29, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes finding a job is hard right now.
I have been laid off sicne April and unemployment doesn’t really cut it.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 29, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's all about the nepotism
I just finished my masters program last month and really didn’t have any job prospects, but the professor who had been funding my assistanceship got a few grants and suddenly I’m employed for the foreseeable future. Networking FTW!
by PhilR8 on Jul 29, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm growing impatient
this July. I wish the Os would trade somebody and keep adding pieces to the puzzle!
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 29, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did someone already post?
That it was official that the Phillies got Lee?
by Johnny_S on Jul 29, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yea
But nobody really noticed, so does this mean Halladay is going nowhere?
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I believe so
I read yesterday that they wanted nothing short of a God (Wieters) in a trade. Since we won’t give up Him, they are going to keep him.
by Johnny_S on Jul 29, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Red Sox and Rangers seem to be the top two teams left
But with the Sox apparently in on Victor Martinez theyre probably unwilling or unable to meet Toronto’s asking price. Halladay may not accept a trade to Texas, and the Rangers have payroll concerns.
Sounds like the Phillies called Toronto’s bluff.
by kba26 on Jul 29, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sort of
They weren’t bluffing it turned out. They said what they wanted and they stuck to it, but now they may see a drop in his value in the same way Johan dropped in value.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Going to the game tonite??
I will be in attendance anyone know if the rain is heavy in baltimore yet or looking down.
anyone else goin to the game
twitter — @mrrighter I will try to tweet during the game
O really, you think your funny well Fukudome!!!
by Lets GO O's on Jul 29, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't get into Twitter.
Demi and Ashton ruined it for me.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 29, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you kidding? They're two of my favorite followers.
I get giddy when they post. Especially Ashton. He’s gorgeous, but his tweets are also awesome.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Jul 29, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They tweet because they have no careers anymore.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 29, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Need I say anymore...
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 29, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok imagine Rich Hill is Ashton...Dude wheres my job?
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 29, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Berken is Sean William Scott-just cheesing away
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 29, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Dude Where's My Car is hilarious...
maybe I’m crazy
by Johnny_S on Jul 29, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
These are lies... but that's all right.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Jul 29, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will give him two
That 70’s show was great and the first season of punked.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 29, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing you're not a big Ashton fan.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Jul 29, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just those two thing I mentioned
Well Guess Who was funny. RIP Bernie Mac.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 29, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what happens if tillman gets shelled tonight?
I’m missing the game, but I think it will totally ruin my evening if I check the score on my blackberry and see that it’s like 5-0 Royals in the 3rd…
by O'sFan21 on Jul 29, 2009 3:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Then we lose another game
Tillman getting shelled in his first game would not be a surprise at all and it would not be indicative of anything. Look at Tommy Hanson’s game log:
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/gamelog?playerId=30191
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...that's true...
It will still be a bummer.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 29, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think a lot of these guys
Have serious jitters the first time in the Major Leagues. Hanson admitted to it, so if he gets hit lets just hope its jitters. If not then the hype on him will go crazy.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also true.
I know I’d be nervous as shit!
by O'sFan21 on Jul 29, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry to say, but we probably lose even if he does good.
Greinke + Os “offense” = Quiet Night.
by fishoutawata on Jul 29, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hello
So I was at last nights game. Got my Nolan shirt only to discover it’s an XL and fits me like a hideous dress. Yes, I am on the tiny side but goddamn! WHY were they only giving out XLs???!!! So I had to give it to my dad, and it’s big on him too. HOWEVER, then it turned out we got awesome seats (section 14) and it didn’t rain, so all was not lost, though it was humid as all hell…
Got to hear AJ yell out some curse word or words (it sounded something like “FUUUUCKAHAGRRHSHAA”) after he grounded out to end that one inning with runners on (7th? 8th? I can’t remember) AND got to see Wieters on first base lotsa times… I KNEW it was his first 4-hit game in the majors!! Woohoooooooo
Lastly, some drunk jerk in my section tried to start the wave… UM, you do not start the wave when it’s a one-run game, and then a tie-game, or else I will turn around and tell you to stop being a jackass (which I did). Luckily the wave died every time, though he did try about 20 times.
It was fun, despite the loss… my first loss of the season.
by O Nina on Jul 29, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Latest on "Never-a-doubt"
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9866498/MLB-trade-deadline-buzz:-Wednesday’s-edition
Several teams pursuing Sherrill — 3:26 p.m.
As many as eight teams are pursuing Orioles closer George Sherrill, and two or three are “actively engaged” with Baltimore in discussions, according to a major-league source.
The Orioles expect that the number of teams serious about Sherrill actually might grow once the big-name starting pitchers get traded — or not.
The Dodgers have maintained interest in Sherrill, and a number of their prospects appeal to the Orioles. The Angels, too, are among the interested teams.
The Phillies are unlikely to act on Sherrill now that they are preparing to trade four prospects for Indians left-hander Cliff Lee.
I have no idea what that “or not” means.
by dkdc on Jul 29, 2009 3:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm. I really didn’t think this was going to happen this year, but it sounds like it actually might.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 29, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's
that the interest will grow whether or not big-name pitchers get traded.
Rather than, the interest will grow, or not.
by O Nina on Jul 29, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It means that at some point those starters are off the table
Either because they have already been traded, or because it has become apparent that it’s just not in the cards for them to get traded.
BTW, I think this is faulty reasoning, because a lot of big deals go down at the last minute.
by fishoutawata on Jul 29, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Dodgers have maintained interest in Sherrill, and a number of their prospects appeal to the Orioles. The Angels, too, are among the interested teams.
I was gong to say I want Wood but that sets me up for too many “that’s what she said” jokes. If we were to acquire Wood, I would love to see him installed immediately as our full-time 3B but I don’t know if the O’s would want to deal with Mora’s complaints. Of course, we could just release him if he complains but Mora deserves a better fate than that… and I don’t even like Mora.
Huff has gone back to being Huff. Deal with it.
by birdman on Jul 29, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just read the new rules and regs about CC in general and fanshots. Sheesh! We’re becoming Athletics Nation…next up is the subcommittee. I gues I can understand though…with the increased traffic the last couple of months the content and comments have really suffered.
Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 29, 2009 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
rest assured, there will be no subcommittee
that said, you just got 2 demerits
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 29, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ridiculous lineup, courtesy of Roch.
Brian Roberts – 2B
Adam Jones – CF
Nick Markakis – RF
Aubrey Huff – DH
Nolan Reimold – LF
Ty Wigginton – 1B
Melvin Mora – 3B
Gregg Zaun – C
Cesar Izturis – SS
Chris Tillman – RHP
Not seeing Wieters’ name in there makes me SO MAD. Dave just won’t let the guy get anything going. He has a got day, Dave sits him. Matt has caught him so many times in the minors. None of it makes sense. Gah.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Jul 29, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed
let the man DH. If he is our future we need to get him AB’s
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly, I totally forgot about that option. You're totally right. He could have a tleast DHed him. But no.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Jul 29, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
*at least
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Jul 29, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That line-up sucks
Why pull Wieters when he is hot. Dave you really don’t want to be here next year do you? Plus I am sick of Mora and can’t wait til we do something with him and Huff. Huff as the DH, yep Dave your a genius.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 29, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But LenaO you know I will fight to kepp the stache.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 29, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No no, we gotta let the man who went 0-4 last night DH…
ughhhhhh
by O Nina on Jul 29, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Extra puzzling because Wieters has caught Tillman
and ZAUN has not (except maybe in the spring). What is the possible upside of sitting Wieters tonight?
The only good thing is that the suckage gap between Nicky and Nolan is down to one, Huff, so that with runners on and no outs, Nolan will still get a shot, instead of leading off the next inning after Mora/Huff/Luke do their thing. Of course with one out + runner on first, Huff will still GIDP, prob’ly. I’m glad Luke is sitting though—give him a chance to take some extra BP, go to Bible class, shoot some stuff, or just soak up some of Bill Butler’s aura—whatever he can draw some inspiration from.
by fishoutawata on Jul 29, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Gotta love Guns and God for Luke.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 29, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
trade?
Is there even the smallest possibility that ZAUN might be thrown into a trade and we want scouts to see him one last time.
Also, I could be wrong but I don’t think Wieters has played 3 games in a row yet since he’s been called up.
by mathalot on Jul 29, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is intriguing
But what about a backup catcher? And who will catch Guts?
by fishoutawata on Jul 29, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moeller's down at AAA...
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Jul 29, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forgot about Moeller
Actually, I though he was outrighted. I guess he got through waivers, then?
by fishoutawata on Jul 29, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Jul 29, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A dizzying fall
from the most storied franchise etc., etc., to the Tides, waiting for Zaun to disappear.
by fishoutawata on Jul 29, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
im excited
this is going to be great but i think thaat with the exception of rich hill our starters have been pretty good lately.
by terpsfan7 on Jul 29, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really?
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 29, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, good enough to win
with a semi-decent offensive effort. Which has been altogether lacking.
by fishoutawata on Jul 29, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad we gave up on Eaton
Him and Hill were the real start to something special
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tweedle dee and tweedle dum
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 29, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly, as bad as Hill has been, he was never as consistently awful
as Eaton. Hendo was. That was Trachsel-bad, uber-stinky. (Sorry, I don’t know how to do the umlaut.)
by fishoutawata on Jul 29, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh man the Trash man was so bad that last year
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 29, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
here they are
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 29, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
new sig!
Welcome to the Show, Chris, May You Have A Great Start To A Great Career
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 29, 2009 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We can read, please stop pointing it out to us.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 29, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what she said
I ALWAYS wanted to type that in context…
But seriously, BSF, she’s right.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 29, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on Camden Chat
Related FanShots on Camden Chat
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
SBNation.com Recent Stories
Big League Stew - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
- Small Twitter account creates big drama in White Sox camp
- John Danks sticks with the script — no matter the consequence
- Spring Snapshot: Will fresh faces produce a White Sox winner?
- Vin Scully OK after tumble but scares bejeezus out of everybody
- Musical interlude: Gordon Beckham and Jake Peavy 'Take It Easy'
GAMETHREAD SPONSOR
Certain photos copyright © 2010 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
