GameThread: O's (36-46) @ Mariners (42-39)
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 6, 2009 9:01 PM EDT
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Baltimore Orioles at Seattle Mariners, Jul 6, 2009 10:10 PM EDT
Eaux's Notes:
- Bergy On The Bump: Brad Bergesen tries to earn his first win on the road this season. He's 0-1 with a 4.88 ERA in five starts away from the Yards.
- Home Cooking: Seattle has been red hot at Safeco winning 9 of it's last 11 home games.
- O's Own Washburn: One bright spot for the O's is Jarrod Washburn's on the mound for the Mariners. Washburn has been absolutely horrendous in his last six starts against the O's, going 0-4 and posting a 6.06 ERA.
- The Doc Feels Right At Home: Since leaving Seattle Adam Jones is batting .412 (14 for 34) at his old home. Another thing that should be noted is the Doc has gone 4-9 with three doubles when facing Washburn in his career.
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Guess we ran into each other editing your story
When I opened it, it was empty, so I added stuff. I deleted mine, and added the lineup widget. Sorry, dude, hope I didn’t cause too much confusion.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No it's all good
Thanks for the Lineups. If you want to add anything else go right ahead.
Geaux Eaux's
by NawlinsOriole on Jul 6, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NOpe. we're fine
Just waiting for The Bachlorette to get off my TV 5 minutes before the game starts.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The M's was originally scheduled to pitch in this series but they decided to save him for the next series. Pretty good news for the Orioles.
by russak on Jul 6, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whom do you mean?
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he means the entire team
That’s awfully nice of them.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha. I completely put the subject into that sentence. But the pitcher I was pertaining to was Felix Hernandez.
by russak on Jul 6, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forgot to put the subject^.
Really bad brain cramps today.
by russak on Jul 6, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's good
They should save him for a real team anyway.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay Bergy!
I’m so happy to see him!
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I always forget about the trains
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dig the trains.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
by 2632 on Jul 6, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is the camera guy having a seizure or what?
Since it seems like the CF camera is bouncing around a lot.
" I'm happy to announce that we've made Adam Jones our 4th and 5th starting pitcher as well as bench coach and team chaplain" - peter_angelos 8:04 AM May 14th from digsby
"Matt Wieters Adopted Mark Texiera's Parents Because He Felt They Needed A Son To Be Proud Of."
by getxstoked on Jul 6, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Palmer's mic is over-modding so much it's driving me crazy.
Hunter’s mic is spiking, but not as much.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it's irritating.
I was watching the Nats-Rockies earlier and things were pretty smooth over there, maybe they got the good crew this week or something.
" I'm happy to announce that we've made Adam Jones our 4th and 5th starting pitcher as well as bench coach and team chaplain" - peter_angelos 8:04 AM May 14th from digsby
"Matt Wieters Adopted Mark Texiera's Parents Because He Felt They Needed A Son To Be Proud Of."
by getxstoked on Jul 6, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, O's go down 1-2-3
Nice.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice catch Nolan!
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love Luke
but not sure he makes that catch.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jim said
at ’em ball. I think he misses Gary.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, that sucks.
Russell Branyan, Brad? Really?
Yes, I know what his stats are this year, but really? Russell Branyan?
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's very good this year
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Branyan was either going to walk, strike out, or hit the shit out the ball.
He chose option #3
" I'm happy to announce that we've made Adam Jones our 4th and 5th starting pitcher as well as bench coach and team chaplain" - peter_angelos 8:04 AM May 14th from digsby
"Matt Wieters Adopted Mark Texiera's Parents Because He Felt They Needed A Son To Be Proud Of."
by getxstoked on Jul 6, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet Jesus, Russell Branyan.
I guess he’s pissed that Teixiera and that other douche are in the All-Star Game and not him.
" I'm happy to announce that we've made Adam Jones our 4th and 5th starting pitcher as well as bench coach and team chaplain" - peter_angelos 8:04 AM May 14th from digsby
"Matt Wieters Adopted Mark Texiera's Parents Because He Felt They Needed A Son To Be Proud Of."
by getxstoked on Jul 6, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Brad
We like ground balls!
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AHAHAHAH Jim trying to pronounce Wakamatsu
He is TOTALLY channeling Gary tonight.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he got into Gary's gin on the flight up from Anaheim.
" I'm happy to announce that we've made Adam Jones our 4th and 5th starting pitcher as well as bench coach and team chaplain" - peter_angelos 8:04 AM May 14th from digsby
"Matt Wieters Adopted Mark Texiera's Parents Because He Felt They Needed A Son To Be Proud Of."
by getxstoked on Jul 6, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wonder is Gary loaned him his hip flask
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man
Get some hits!
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And 1-2-3 again
This is becoming a disturbing trend after just 2 innings.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dammit, Brad, GROUND BALLS.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Brad
You’re our only bright spot. Please don’t suck.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This has the potential to suck badly.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thankfully, potential did not become reality
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wieters!!!
LOVE
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn, Wieters has a gun
GIve the league 1 month, and we’ll see a lot fewer SB attempts.
And that was some stone cold stupid baserunning.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
provided his pitchers give him some help
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is true
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK. That was sexy.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
by 2632 on Jul 6, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just like my tractor.
sorry, in my area (SOMD), all there is is country.
by SidewinderX on Jul 6, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right there with ya
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am so not there with ya.
But I’m OK with that.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
by 2632 on Jul 6, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just straight across the bay :)
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
where at?
I’m working at Pax River NAS now, so I’m in Lexington Park
by SidewinderX on Jul 6, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Salisbury
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the John Deere is in the garage
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Excellent recovery, Brad
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, to recap the 2nd
since I’m gonna have to remember this shit for the recap
No-doubt double, piss poor tapper back to Bergesen, walk, gunned down by Wieters at 3rd, and grounder (YEAH!) to 1B.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Melvin bunts!
good lord.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Melmo with the bunt
Wow, I’ve never seen that before!
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Jul 6, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he's full of surprises
surprises and playoff experience
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and fertility
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
by 2632 on Jul 6, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TOP 3
is a piss poor Memlo bunt, The Deity hiting a IF fly, and Andino lining out to SS
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
our strategy is to not score runs early
because we lost the last two games doing that
by SidewinderX on Jul 6, 2009 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So we're trying to lose a different way tonight?
Crafty.
by dkdc on Jul 6, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought the last half of the game was spent
watching Matlock?
"Take on Me" - a-ha
by exitfare on Jul 6, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wiggy has made a couple good plays already
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear God, I'm less than 10 years younger than Jim Hunter
I’m gonna shotgun a bottle of Metamucil and call it a night…
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn, you're old.
Don’t you need to tell some kids to get off your lawn?
" I'm happy to announce that we've made Adam Jones our 4th and 5th starting pitcher as well as bench coach and team chaplain" - peter_angelos 8:04 AM May 14th from digsby
"Matt Wieters Adopted Mark Texiera's Parents Because He Felt They Needed A Son To Be Proud Of."
by getxstoked on Jul 6, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did that on another site today
And the guy I was messing with totally didn’t get it.
Did a piece on Josh Freese’s new CD, too. Read it if you get a chance.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice play by Wiggy
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wiggy outrunning ichiro
:)
(wanders in)
Gablehouser: Well, that’s too bad, because the answer your teammate gave was correct.
Sheldon: That’s yoouurrrr opinion.
~ Big Bang Theory
by Aldoran on Jul 6, 2009 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, how did the baserunner get on?
Missed it.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BB
Gablehouser: Well, that’s too bad, because the answer your teammate gave was correct.
Sheldon: That’s yoouurrrr opinion.
~ Big Bang Theory
by Aldoran on Jul 6, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i guess.. but since may 29th
when wieters arrived
0 BB
3 BB
0 BB
2 BB
0 BB
2 BB
0 BB
2 BB (today)
Gablehouser: Well, that’s too bad, because the answer your teammate gave was correct.
Sheldon: That’s yoouurrrr opinion.
~ Big Bang Theory
by Aldoran on Jul 6, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOT 3
Shit, I remember the K to end it. There was a walk. Wiggy did something, right? Outrun Ichiro?
Damn, being ADD sucks out loud.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brad Bergesen Fun Fact
from B-R.com
Of starting pitchers in the American League who have pitched at least 75 innings this year, Brad Bergesen has the 6th best BB/9 at 1.87. Pitchers in front of him: Roy Halladay, Zack Greinke, Kevin Slowey, Scott Baker, Carl Pavano. And he’s tied with James Shields.
Of course, he’s already walked two tonight.
(just ignore that Carl Pavano in there. He still sucks)
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate Russell Branyan
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I join you in that endeavour
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was smoked.....
stupid shifts
Gablehouser: Well, that’s too bad, because the answer your teammate gave was correct.
Sheldon: That’s yoouurrrr opinion.
~ Big Bang Theory
by Aldoran on Jul 6, 2009 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HOT DAMN! A baserunner!
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nick
breakin up the no-no :)
Gablehouser: Well, that’s too bad, because the answer your teammate gave was correct.
Sheldon: That’s yoouurrrr opinion.
~ Big Bang Theory
by Aldoran on Jul 6, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and huff still hates seattle
Gablehouser: Well, that’s too bad, because the answer your teammate gave was correct.
Sheldon: That’s yoouurrrr opinion.
~ Big Bang Theory
by Aldoran on Jul 6, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone needs to tell Aubrey Huff
to stop trying to hit home runs in that park.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aubrey, not again
Didn;’t he have 4 warning track shots the last time we were here?
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes.
" I'm happy to announce that we've made Adam Jones our 4th and 5th starting pitcher as well as bench coach and team chaplain" - peter_angelos 8:04 AM May 14th from digsby
"Matt Wieters Adopted Mark Texiera's Parents Because He Felt They Needed A Son To Be Proud Of."
by getxstoked on Jul 6, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TOP 4
BRob flies out, Adam gets robbed at 1B, Nicky sprays one for a hit, Aubrey comes close again.
Trust me guys, this will prove useful. Unless it;’s annoying, in which case feel free to yell at me.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I vote useful....
so I will refrain from yelling
by NewYorkOriole on Jul 6, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you're doing it for a recap later
I always just look at the Yahoo play by play.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's just cheating.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my brain is like swiss cheese
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, would it be bad
to go to that Wendy’s and ask Jeremy, “Jeremy, why do you suck so mugh this year?”
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
only if you want him to cry
which would be kind of mean.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love that low 1st pitch strike.
Just keep doing that, Brad
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah, ground ball outs
All is right with the world.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It would behoove the Orioles to get the leadoff man on
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wigginton will not behoove you
although bacon does behoove him
http://www.mvn.com/oriolecentral
by Oriole on Jul 6, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the word 'behooves' behooves me
http://www.mvn.com/oriolecentral
by Oriole on Jul 6, 2009 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that a train sound effect or is there actual trains running by the stadium?
by NewYorkOriole on Jul 6, 2009 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's a real deal train. You'll hear it..ALOT...over the next three games
http://www.mvn.com/oriolecentral
by Oriole on Jul 6, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Robbie
That sucks.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 11:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
andino... bad throw :(
Gablehouser: Well, that’s too bad, because the answer your teammate gave was correct.
Sheldon: That’s yoouurrrr opinion.
~ Big Bang Theory
by Aldoran on Jul 6, 2009 11:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow. was andino blindfolded on that throw?
http://www.mvn.com/oriolecentral
by Oriole on Jul 6, 2009 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bergesen is going to get screwed tonight
But I won’t see it as I have to go to bed.
Go O’s!
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 6, 2009 11:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Do not like umpires with delayed ball/strike calls.
" I'm happy to announce that we've made Adam Jones our 4th and 5th starting pitcher as well as bench coach and team chaplain" - peter_angelos 8:04 AM May 14th from digsby
"Matt Wieters Adopted Mark Texiera's Parents Because He Felt They Needed A Son To Be Proud Of."
by getxstoked on Jul 6, 2009 11:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So Ryan Freel is a Royal now...
I assume they’re collecting a bunch of guys that can’t hit.
" I'm happy to announce that we've made Adam Jones our 4th and 5th starting pitcher as well as bench coach and team chaplain" - peter_angelos 8:04 AM May 14th from digsby
"Matt Wieters Adopted Mark Texiera's Parents Because He Felt They Needed A Son To Be Proud Of."
by getxstoked on Jul 6, 2009 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Freel was only good for getting rid of Ramon Hernandez.
by Tophr on Jul 6, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Freel will whine about the Royals soon enough
"Take on Me" - a-ha
by exitfare on Jul 6, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
kind of a rookie mistake
It happens to the best of them though
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 6, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright, I get the value of the force at any base...
…and a possible double play, but do you really need to intentionally walk a guy who’s hitting .202?
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Jul 6, 2009 11:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm with you, I think I would have taken my chance at the mendoza line
by col_kl1nk on Jul 6, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially when it brings up Ichiro with 2 outs
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yuck
I skip an inning, and THIS is what happens?
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 11:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They are painful to watch right now.
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
by BrianS on Jul 6, 2009 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, the whole lineup has gone cold again?
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I do believe his suckiness is contagious
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Palmer wants to walk Ichiro
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by duck on Jul 6, 2009 11:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well you got a guy who homered earler ... i say six of one half dozen the other
by col_kl1nk on Jul 6, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Branyan would have hit a GS, guaranteed.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That could have been worse
but then again, we;re going to our pen, so it probably will get worse.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 11:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And it really doesn't matter
as long as we’re doing our typical “let’s make this mediocre pitcher look like a stud” routine…
by O'sFan21 on Jul 6, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
7 innings and only 1 baserunner against fucking Washburn. Are you fucking kidding me?
by O'sFan21 on Jul 6, 2009 11:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He does have a 3.15 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP on the season
It’s not like we’re getting shut out by some guy with an ERA north of 5.00.
I’ll grant you that given his career numbers include a sub-.500 W/L record and an ERA a bit over 4.00, it’s likely he’s gotten lucky this year, but still.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Jul 6, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, do we win a game before the ASG break?
I’m beginning to wonder.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 11:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
highly doubtful.
And August is a comin’.
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
by BrianS on Jul 6, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A typical Orioles August
will mean we are looking for a new manager AGAIN.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 6, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if I can stomach that...
by O'sFan21 on Jul 6, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't even want to think what the options would be.
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by duck on Jul 6, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
O's pitchers have a really nasty habit
of throw belt-high over the plate with 0-2 counts.
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by duck on Jul 6, 2009 11:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think that's a symptom of
having bad pitchers.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 6, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Wash pitched a no-no in to the 7th last week against Boston didn't he?
by col_kl1nk on Jul 6, 2009 11:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently he's having a pretty good week.
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by duck on Jul 6, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Robert Andino is not having a good night.
Izturis probably starts Friday, folks.
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by duck on Jul 6, 2009 11:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And two more lefty starters coming up
Just when you think this club is ready to go somewhere … it’s straight to Sucksville.
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by duck on Jul 6, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The whole pen is overused.
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by duck on Jul 6, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup, Brian Bass has NO IDEA where the ball is going right now.
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by duck on Jul 6, 2009 11:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Would recording total baserunners advanced be a legitimate statistic?
I’m not sure if it’d be useless in that the number is contingent on the aptitude/speed of the baserunners or useful in that you can track a player’s ability to move runners over and/or drive the ball.
Is it recorded already? Ive been thinking about this for the past few days.
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by Baltimo on Jul 6, 2009 11:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll bet SOMEONE has it on a website somewhere
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by duck on Jul 6, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I'm sure
But throughout the evolution of baseball, new statistics have been added which have eventually became commonplace.
I’m not talking just sacrifices, but rather noting when a batter drives a gapper and can move a runner 1st to home rather than a 2B on the line which only advances 1st to 3rd.
In 50 years, they’ll be lamenting the fact that baserunners advanced weren’t recorded, and I’ll be there to take the credit.
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by Baltimo on Jul 7, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't there be a lot of judgment involved?
Like whether it was the hit that gave the runner that extra base or the quality of the relay throws or how quickly the outfielder got to the ball?
When you first mentioned it I thought you were referring to how often teams successfully move runners from 2nd to 3rd with no outs.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 7, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right; my only issue with the statistic is that it’s too reliant on the runners/fielders, but every valid stat is pretty much reliant on other players as well.
You’re probably right in that there are too many variables, though.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on Jul 7, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FIRE TREMBLEY
This team has no fight, no desire, no fundamentals, and no leader. He’s got to go.
by Esskay and Natty Hon! on Jul 7, 2009 12:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And who do you replace him with?
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gee, Ty, way to make him work.
1 freakin’ pitch…
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Markakis has been it???
Gee, I missed two innings, I was hoping someone else got a hit!
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kam's warming up
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
God almighty we suck at hitting. Can Mora please pretend to be a hitter?
by O'sFan21 on Jul 7, 2009 12:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, he pretended.
So, Washburn’s one over the minimum or what?
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe so. I've only seen the one baserunner. I missed the first inning or two.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 7, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You didn't miss any baserunners in the first 3.
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha I think Mora might have thought he got that one for a second. Furthest he's hit it in a month.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 7, 2009 12:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Two months
Check how many games it’s been since he last homered.
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it used be pathetic. Now it's bordering on comical.
How long can they run him out there every day without hitting any HRs? I think there are at least a few NL pitchers who have the same # or more HRs than that in a fraction of the ABs.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 7, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, Kam's 6'9"?
Hopefully he has a bit more control than Danny Cabs.
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
From what I remember last year
He did not.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 7, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looking better tonight.
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Real good against Ichiro!
We could use a real power arm out there…
by O'sFan21 on Jul 7, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Palmer said he throws an "easy" 98
Get that breaking ball working, and we may be on to something.
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Andino had bothered to set his feet like that a few innings ago...
this game would still be 1-0.
by Esskay and Natty Hon! on Jul 7, 2009 12:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eh an L is an L. Hitters need to remove their bats from their rectums.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 7, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd settle for removing it from their shoulders...
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Provided they don't always swing at the 1st pitch
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you can K Ichiro on 3 pitches....
you’ve got some nasty stuff.
Damn, Kam, that was nice!
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This hitting thing has to be addressed at some point
Washburn is not Cy Young. I hear Palmer and the other Guru’s constantly talking Kranitz and the pitchers but never mentions Terry Crowley. What is going on here. Why can we not hit or have a clue at the plate? Very frustrating. I know our staff can not pitch great games all the time but if they give up 4 or 5 runs we should not be out of the game. We should be able to pick up the pitchers too. I don’t see it now.
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by Baysox39 on Jul 7, 2009 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. This is pathetic.
One baserunner for shit sakes.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 7, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think it's a total lack of concentration and desire. all these guys can hit, they just don't seem to care. FIRE TREMBLEY!
by Esskay and Natty Hon! on Jul 7, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And they will all magically gain 30 popints on their BA?
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, but the attitude/agressiveness has to be addressed, and it isn't...
so get someone in there who will light a fire. that affects all aspects of the game, including hitting
by Esskay and Natty Hon! on Jul 7, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I want someone to light a fire...
I’ll hire an arsonist.
This isn’t high school. Screaming isn’t always the solution.
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i didn't say someone has to yell
i’m just saying this team is completely lackluster. you have to demand effort sometimes, especially when there isn’t any. no one has to yell, but you can’t tell me that this coaching staff has this team playing to potential. that’s all I’m saying. A change has to be made. It won’t magically raise BA’s or lower ERA’s, but it will bring in a new attitude and new expectations. That needs to happen.
by Esskay and Natty Hon! on Jul 7, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Name names.
Name EXACTLY who you think is not performing up to expectations over teh course of this entire season.
That sad truth is, this team isn’t very good. Sure, our OF is above average, and our C is going to be a stud, but aside from that, we are deficient in every area. 3 of our starters right now (Hill, Berken, Hernandez) wouldn’t start for another MLB team, and Guthrie would be a 5 on most teams. Sherrill wouldn’t be a closer on most AL teams. Brian Roberts’ numbers are down, I’ll granjt you that. But he’s still leading the league in runs and doubles.
So, you tell me EXACTLY who is underperforming. I think it’s more of a case of you overestimating the talent level of this club.
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you watching these games?
i’m not saying that everyone should be hitting .400 and winning 20 games, i’m saying there is no effort whatsoever out of anybody. our fundamentals are PATHETIC. Every last player loafs it at some point. That comes from above.
I’m not claiming to be some baseball GM genius, I’m just saying that this team needs some fight. They should be improving, that’s what young teams do. They are getting more and more lackluster every night. Sure, it’s hard to play on a losing team year after year, but our fundamentals should be a priority. That includes hustle, baserunning, communication, etc…. all things that flat out aren’t happening.
I don’t have a name for you. Sorry.
I’m not overestimating. My high school and college coaches didn’t yell at me to light a fire. And, I don’t believe in coaches being capable of magic.
If you think Trembley is doing a good job, how about you tell me how he is doing that? Is it our hustle? Our baserunning? Our mental mistakes?
It is not unreasonable to blame a manager in this case
by Esskay and Natty Hon! on Jul 7, 2009 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...
“So, you tell me EXACTLY who is underperforming. I think it’s more of a case of you overestimating the talent level of this club”
Where did I make that comment? I stick to my original comment that our team lacks desire, fundamentals, and a leader. No where did I say B-rob needs more doubles or Markakis needs more RBI’s. No where did I say this team should be fighting for first… where did I say anything to give you an idea that I think they should even be above .500? Go back and read my comments please. They need a leader, not DT.
by Esskay and Natty Hon! on Jul 7, 2009 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, if they aren't underperforming, as you seem to be arguing
in your non-response to my question, what in the hell is a new manager gonna do? You say they should be improving…WHO???? WHO isn’t improving that should be? Answer that, and we can have a meaningful conversation.
Again, I argue this team is exactly as good as their record shows them to be. The Orioles aren’t that good.
And if you can prove this team lacks desire, feel free. And what the hell does a “leader” do in baseball, anyway? This isn’t the NFL, Ray Lewis won’t do us any good here.
Again, I ask – exactly who is not performing at a level that a new manager could lead them to improve?
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure I just got banned from Lookout Landing for posting a picture
Size must be a big issue over there, but no harm was intended.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on Jul 7, 2009 12:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was the real size.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on Jul 7, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It won't let me post and say's that I'm not a member
Probably a warning or something.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on Jul 7, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell is that?!?!?!?!?!?!
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone asked what the opposite of elephantitis is
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on Jul 7, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like a reasonable reply then.
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean that was not a good pitch.
Thigh high outer half not great velocity. Fucking hit the ball!
by O'sFan21 on Jul 7, 2009 12:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's going to throw a fucking CG 1 hitter. I might cry.
I can’t remember being this frustrated in a while.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 7, 2009 12:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
-he’s a lefty of which the O’s normally don’t do well
-Scott is not hitting i the lineup
-The mariners are on a tear … they nearly swept Boston in Boston and NY.
-We’re not doing well on the road…
That about sums it up
by col_kl1nk on Jul 7, 2009 12:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If it's a righty he's just a really good pitcher
And if it’s a southpaw, we’re just not good against lefties.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on Jul 7, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
None of those is the answer.
The answer is that we are fucking terrible. We’re a terrible fucking baseball team.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 7, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
IT'S ONLY HIS 4TH CAREER CG SHUTOUT
fucking kill me
by O'sFan21 on Jul 7, 2009 12:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And the O's go down in 1-hit fashion
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There better be some fucking tables flipped over in the clubhouse after that pathetic display.
Were they in a fucking hurry??
by O'sFan21 on Jul 7, 2009 12:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
These jokers in the uniforms with Baltimore on the front are an embarressment.
I don’t care how anyone feels about that.
Good night.
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by Baysox39 on Jul 7, 2009 12:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We got Bedard and King Felix ... might be time to increase my dosage
by col_kl1nk on Jul 7, 2009 12:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Roy Halladay Thursday?
It’s gonna be a long 5 more games before the ASG break…
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we can arrange to just forfeit.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 7, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why waste an opportunity
They should at least think of it as a high-intensity BP
by wishEYEhadCRABS on Jul 7, 2009 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should I even bother with a MBP poll?
We had one stupid hit, and Bergesen didn’t exactly light the world on fire.
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I vote for Mickolio K'ing Ichiro on three pitches
by wishEYEhadCRABS on Jul 7, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the only thing that's got me thinking of making a poll.
It’s Mickolio or No One
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fanning Ichiro fresh off the AAA bus is birdland
that between the feet grab was good reflexes on display too.. Give him a poll spot,
by typozzz on Jul 7, 2009 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now our announcers can take the next 20 minutes kissing Seattles ass.
and praising them for beating a freaking bunch of slackers
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by Baysox39 on Jul 7, 2009 12:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least it only took 2:15 to play.
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by duck on Jul 7, 2009 12:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hunter: You know Rick Dempsey has some dumbass shit to say about this game!
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on Jul 7, 2009 12:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good night guys, the only thing that inspires me is you'all stayed up ... catch you tomorrow
by col_kl1nk on Jul 7, 2009 12:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe we still watch this shit either
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on Jul 7, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'll be at safeco tomorrow
i’ll try to bring home a win
by Esskay and Natty Hon! on Jul 7, 2009 12:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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