You had me at Melmo: And oh, yeah, there was a game last night, too.
by duck on Aug 28, 2009 7:32 AM EDT
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It was the best of Melmo, it was the worst of Melmo…
You had me at Melmo.
Last night ended on an unexpectedly down note, with me yelling "No! No! No!" at my TV screen as Andy Marte drove a pitch deep into the night to provide the 5-4 lead that would serve as the final score. But we will not remember the game for that. Oh, no.
This was a Melmoment to savor in Camden Chat Gamethread history.
You could argue getxstoked started it all at
4 MORE YEARS!!!! 4 MORE YEARS!!!!!
It gathered Melmomentum from there. Timmy L. came back with "We Like Melmo," a parody of Gen. David D. Eisenhower’s 1952 campaign slogan, "I Like Ike." And boy howdy, did it go downhill from there.
MELMO: Building a bridge to the 21st century
You just need to go back and read the rest, folks.
As for the game, our new patron saint, Melvin Mora, actually did quite well. He went 3-4 with a HR, 2 R, and 1 RBI. But after the game, he said his biggest regret was a timeout he didn’t call. From The Sun:
Seconds before Orioles closer Jim Johnson reared back to throw a ninth-inning, two-out fastball that would undo an entire night's worth of hard work, Melvin Mora had one thought running through his head: Call timeout!
Mora noticed that Cleveland Indians first baseman Andy Marte had opened his stance just a hair and was going to try to crank the next pitch over the left-field fence. In that instant, Mora wanted to freeze frame his pitcher and walk to the mound. He would tell Johnson to relax, take a deep breath and bust Marte inside. The Orioles would then wrap up a much-needed victory.
But Mora was the one who was frozen. He couldn't get the words out in time.
"I was really upset with myself," Mora said.
Somehow, I think we’ll find it in our hearts to forgive him. After all...
"We'll always have Melmo. We didn't have, we, we lost it until you came to Casablanca. We got Melmo back last night."
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Yeah yeah melmo
You know what’s Birdland? Going first to third on an infield hit in the bottom of the 9th when you’re down by one.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
And not scoring?
It’s that kind of Pie-in-the-sky fandom that keeps up down, Stacey.
Wow, that was a reach….
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
Yeah it was a heads-up play
But it was not the most birdland thing to happen last night. In all seriousness, Melmo was MBP last night. 3-4, a HR, and he produced 2 runs. Not only that, he saved what would have been a 6th run for the Indians in the 9th when he fielded a tough ball that was scorched up the third base line.
I think because you only caught the end of the game and you were annoyed by the “Melmo-isms” it lead you to be against Melmo (that probably coupled with his terrible season performance at the plate).
by John Stephens on Aug 28, 2009 8:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh and keep in mind
That the infield hit, where Pie beat out the throw (great hustle), he swung at a ball that was well outside.
by John Stephens on Aug 28, 2009 8:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Birdland is not just about peformance my friend
but you’re right, I have an anti-Melvin bias
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
I know its not
But Melvin being that mad at himself and admitting it and his mistake to the press is a nice thing to see.
by John Stephens on Aug 28, 2009 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Melvin admitting a mistake IS a big deal, admittedly
And I didn’t say Pie was the MOST Birdland thing, just Birdland.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
And I agreed with you last night. Seeing Pie slap his hands like that after his play was inspiring. Then seeing him angry after Nick’s strike-out gave me a bit of the chills. I love the attitude he is welling up. Hopefully, it becomes infectious like the 3E1N virus and spreads throughout the team.
by John Stephens on Aug 28, 2009 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Pie Flu?
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Can we trade Pie while he's hot?
And maybe get some legitimate prospects?
:-D
by NewYorkOriole on Aug 28, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Pie is as legitimate as you're going to get
"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
oh, please
him “admitting” that he should have called a timeout because the dude changed his stance, and Melvin had a chance to SAVE THE GAME by telling the pitcher what kind of pitch to make?
it was the most self-aggrandizing apology i’ve ever read. what a load of crap!
"The single best thing any rebuilding manager can do, ever, is trade a relief pitcher in late July for a couple of solid prospects."
— Rob Neyer, July 30, 2009
by zknower on Aug 28, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hey look, i didn't see the actual presser, so i can't say for sure....
but coming just two weeks after " he no respect me", color me a little skeptical.
Mora put on a great hitting performance last night. How refreshing!
But really, who could possibly blame the home run on Melmo? Who could really call that a mistake? Who’s going to say, “well, that one there is on Melvin Mora?”
Jeez, I dunno why Mora didn’t call a timeout there, Gary. That’s a really boneheaded play.
So it doesn’t wash with me, because it costs nothing to apologize for a mistake that no one is pinning on you. I’d rather he apologize for his atrocious hitting this season. THAT I would respect.
"The single best thing any rebuilding manager can do, ever, is trade a relief pitcher in late July for a couple of solid prospects."
— Rob Neyer, July 30, 2009
You say this
As if I am defending his play the whole year. I am not. He has sucked royally and I have always been one to call him out on it.
I just personally like when any player takes blame for a loss. It just shows he respects his team, cause he is saying well guys I fucked up and I am sorry. Just my opinion though.
by John Stephens on Aug 28, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
not at all.
i don’t think you’re defending his play all year. that’s not what i meant.
all i’m saying is, i don’t think the apology is without an agenda. i suspect his motives.
but i do understand your point.
"The single best thing any rebuilding manager can do, ever, is trade a relief pitcher in late July for a couple of solid prospects."
— Rob Neyer, July 30, 2009
Stacey
Are you petitioning for an all Pie night? Im down.
Pie or Die.
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 28, 2009 7:56 AM EDT reply actions
American Pie
Bye-bye Ms. American-Pie, he drove the Chevy to the levy, but the levy was dry.
by John Stephens on Aug 28, 2009 8:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Duck
Can you add ‘HR’ to Melmo’s line, I think it will pack more punch to his performance and possibly justify the insanity from last night.
I feel like in college when I’d wake up on the floor at some party and be stepping over bodies laying all over the place to get to the bathroom and there was trash strewn about everywhere and it reeked of vomit.
Yeah, thats how this morning feels when thinking about last night’s mayhem.
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 28, 2009 8:01 AM EDT reply actions
He used Most Melmo Player!
i’m pretty sure I came up with that.
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 28, 2009 8:31 AM EDT reply actions
Given a choice of voting for Melmo or Melmo, I angrily cast a ballot for Memlo, his evil twin.
Sort of the Mary Kate to Melmo’s Ashley, I guess.
"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.
His idea about calling timeout is great and all, but why would he tell him to bust him inside??
If Marte opened his stance up that means he’s looking for the inside pitch and the appropriate response would be to throw outside. Even when he’s trying to be helpful I no respect him…
Pie shwoing so much emotion was my defining melmoment
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 28, 2009 10:49 AM EDT reply actions
*showing*
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 28, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions
i second that melmotion!
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 28, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Silver Lining Watch
Washington, KC, and Pittsburgh totally Melmoed their opposition
1) Washington
2) Kansas City -3.5
3) Baltimore – 6
4) San Diego -7.5
5) Pittsburgh – 8.5
I don't want to be worse than Kansas City!
that’s pretty much all we have right now
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Come on
Yes he is.
"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
Fuck this
"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
fuck what?
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
The Mora shit
I don’t actually care, but as I stated last night, Mora is just an older player who reminds me of a bad front office, and that doesn’t inspire comedy for me.
"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
What if we laugh till we cry? Then we all lose.
by John Stephens on Aug 28, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah
It’ll run its course in no time, friend. Although I did get vetoed from doing the game recap because I refused to include melmoisms.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
I think its pretty much over
Last night was ridiculous, and i totally understand how if it could be really annoying if you weren’t there. I know I’m done with it, and think any attempts now to keep it going now will be forced and really not amusing.
I'm not trying to poop the party
I just chose not to participate because I didn’t get it.
"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
I went to the game last night, what a bummer of en ending
But I now have found my favorite seat at the yard. Section 98 Row AA, Eutaw Bleachers. Great view of Nick the entire game, plus only 17.00 for the ticket. Plus I met some guy who looked like my Uncle Skip, which I continued to call him that the entire game, fun stuff!
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
how stupid is yahoo?
This is the fantasy news blurb for JJ:
He retired the first two batters he faced, then gave up a single and a walk-off home run to Cleveland’s Andy Marte.
Remember that game last year?
I think it was against the White Sox, and it was a continuation of a game that was suspended in, like, April? Lou drove in the winning run for us? I guess the other team could technically have hit a walk-off on the road, since they were the home team in Camden. But then again, technically they WERE the home team.
But yeah. it’s not possible and they’re idiots.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
Hey duck,
nice postmoratem on the game.
"Chicks who dig home runs aren’t the ones who appeal to me," he said. "I think there’s sexiness in infield hits because they require technique. I’d rather impress the chicks with my technique than with my brute strength. Then, every now and then, just to show I can do that, too, I might flirt a little by hitting one out."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Aug 28, 2009 4:57 PM EDT reply actions
Thanks
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
And nicely played
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
DUDE
you asked for an mp3.
i provided.
where is the LOVE?
"The single best thing any rebuilding manager can do, ever, is trade a relief pitcher in late July for a couple of solid prospects."
— Rob Neyer, July 30, 2009
i bet it wasnt an Eddie Rabbit mp3 though
"Chicks who dig home runs aren’t the ones who appeal to me," he said. "I think there’s sexiness in infield hits because they require technique. I’d rather impress the chicks with my technique than with my brute strength. Then, every now and then, just to show I can do that, too, I might flirt a little by hitting one out."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Aug 28, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Where is it?
Did you post a link? If so, didn’t see it. Did you email it? If so, didn’t get it.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
by duck on Aug 29, 2009 3:24 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He posted it in the open thread
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
here
http://www.camdenchat.com/2009/8/28/1005435/friday-bird-droppings#20354054
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
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