GameThread: Orioles (57-83) @ Yankees (91-51), 1:05 PM
Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees, Sep 12, 2009 1:05 PM EDT
1:00 games on Saturdays trip me out.
Like Chris Tillman, Brian Matusz is making his first start against the Yankees this year. Matusz has looked great of late, like the pitcher we all watched giddily in the minors. I'm really looking forward to how he does against the Yankees today. It's strange to look forward to a game against the Yankees, but I'm excited to see how Brian handles going up against such a good team in an atmosphere like Yankee Stadium.
Today will be the fourth time the Orioles have faced A.J. Burnett this year. He got the better of them in the first two starts, allowing just 2 runs each time. In his last start, however, Burnett didn't look great. He pitched into the 6th inning but gave up 6 runs on 11 hits, with HR allowed to Luke Scott and Felix Pie. The Orioles still lost that game, though, since Chris Ray made an appearance and we all know what happens when Chris Ray gets anywhere near the Yankees.
Melvin Mora and Felix Pie, both injured last night, aren't in the lineup. Pie had to leave in the middle of an at bat last night with what Gary Thorne reported as a back spasm, and Mora was HBP on his elbow.
Let's Go O's!
-Stacey
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"We all know what happens when Chris Ray gets anywhere near the Yankees" ...
…except for Dave Trembley.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Sep 12, 2009 12:33 PM EDT reply actions
Theres probly going to be a 30-90 minute delay, the rain hasent stopped for Days
"When we won the league championship, all the married guys on the club had to thank their wives for putting up with all the stress and strain all season. I had to thank all the single broads in New York"
Joe Namath
Don't know if this has been discussed before
But can someone please for Chrissakes show Rick Dempsey how to dress himself? He looks like his mom laid that suit out on the bed this morning, and his mom probably doesn’t see that well at her age.
You’re on TV Dipper, people are looking at you.
You don't EVEN KNOW who O's21girl is!
by Senatorrosewater on Sep 12, 2009 12:55 PM EDT reply actions
At least he stopped wearing a jersey over his suit
He used to do these studio segments where he’d demonstrate something and he’d put on a jersey over his shirt and tie and tuck it into his suit pants. It looked hideous.
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so do we have a delay here?
or are we all set?
"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel
hey, new aubrey is playin'. yay.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
you're a fan?
he looks pretty 4A to me
"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel
by swilhelmross on Sep 12, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm a fan of the way he wears his socks
Pretty cool if you ask me.
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BROB, nice
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
NOT REMOTELY A STRIKE
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
joe didnt have any qualms
but he sounds a little groggy
"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel
by swilhelmross on Sep 12, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
palmer did
“think about how that’s going to make as accomplished a pitcher as AJ feel….. that he doesn’t have to throw strikes today to get people out.”
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
i think he did last night as well
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
put justin turner in there
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
balls.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
there goes the no-hitter.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
What the fuck??? Jeter hit a ball hard????
Also BMat – you’re fucking left handed. Try holding a runner on a little bit. Jesus Christ.
smallball pussies
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
joe's saying bad baserunning by brob
really?
"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel
bullshit
that was a bang-bang play. nothing brian could do
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
his lead looked to be about 10-15 feet
the hit was a rocket right to 2B
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Yeah
but they were shading into the whole and Cano didn’t exactly get rid of it quickly. I thought it should have been time to get back unless he had a big secondary.
fair point.
i’d go back and look, but my inet is so slow right now it’d crash my computer
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
yeah I have no idea I mean BRob usually does get a big secondary, so if that’s the case he definitely had no chance. The play just seemed to take longer than expected so I thought he’d be able to get back.
well, he's a lollygagger, so.....
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
“he took a few steps towards third”
yeah i’m just gonna not watch today, got man U spurs on, but it is halftime
"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel
by swilhelmross on Sep 12, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
0-2 on tex
’mon bmat
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
meanwhile i'm shitting my pants over here
b/c my streak of 15 is looking like its in serious jeopardy w/ UNC down 3-0 at halftime. their qb fucking sucks.
"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel
FUCK REIMOLD HITTING 4th
What a waste
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
first HR in 43 innings
for the team, we tend to do that, dont we?
"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel
by swilhelmross on Sep 12, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Luuuuuuu----
never mind.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
WTG SHJ
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
gettin wiggy wid it!
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
C'mon New Aubrey. Let's BREAK THIS GAME OPEN.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
we need to be patient today. Burnett doesn't have a feel for the zone.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
although the ump is helping him in that regard
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
YOWZA!
bases loaded!
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
yeah, where was "windmill samuel"?
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Pinch hit for Andino!
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
make him walk a run in.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
YEAH BABY!
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
SALAMI ROBERTS!
z
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
OMFG!
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
ALRIGHT!!!!
Let’s make it stand up boys!
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HA HA AJ, $16.5 MILLION MAN
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
I forgot it was an afternoon start.
With the college football season now underway. A dude over at the Cuse SBN game thread said something about AJ better watch out or something. I checked the score, 2-1. Turn on the telly, 1st pitch I see is the grand slam ha.
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
well not turn on the telly,
but switch it over from cfb
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
How did 'Cuse's LT look?
He graduated from teh HS where I teach – Josh White. Love that kid.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
Well Cuse's O-Line isn't very good at all.
Greg Paulus doesnt have any time in the pocket (then again, they are going up against Penn State’s d), but the o-line is a problem for us. Haven’t really watched White per se, I’ll give him a look.
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
I have a friend who is, sadly, a fan of the MFY.
And every series they play each other, I get an email from him bitching about what a Yankee Killer B-Rob is. Cue this series’ email in 5…4…3…
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
B-Rob!!! Salami City!!!
"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.
oooo, close
a Fiorentino jack would have been so sweet.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Aw Brian
stayed for the whole game last night (morning!) even after he came out of it, to watch his team, and STILL hits a grand slam 12 hours later
I have a Yankee fan friend at the game
He said everyone in his section just went to get more beer. :)
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
41 sez Michael Kay
"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.
OMMG Nolan!
Showin’ Jeter what’s what
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
If that was Jeter
He would have caught it 8 feet from the stands, taken 5 more steps and then dove into the stands. Then everybody would have said it was the best play they’ve ever seen.
by O'sFan21 on Sep 12, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hey you!
Long time, etc…. Nice ta see ya.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
the feeling is mutual.
I missed y’all almost as much as Joe Angel.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
Place ain't the same widdout ya!
"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.
That's totally a catch
STFU GIrardi
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
The ball was in the glove long enough to count
That’s my boy, Nolan!
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
if that ain't #1 tomorrow....
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
Holy crap, what a catch. Holy crap 2: on the last play of the 1st half, the Stanford kicker hit a 53-yd FG.
That still seems really long to me…
"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.
Nice job Matusz
This is starting to look like a good day.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
82nd start by a rookie this year.
more than half of our games.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
And the A's think we're slackers
Look up how many of theirs have been by rookies.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
yeah, that's insane.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
they just told a story...
…. which you heard if you’re watching on TV. he was in NYC when drafted, and there was talk of new yankee stadium, and he said, “im going to pitch there as an Oriole one day”. He had no idea it would be the next season.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
"Ka-zoo-ie", Gary?
It’s KOOZ-ie
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
and the old man asks:
what is a koozie?
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
He seriosly woke me up from a nap with that one.
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 Sep 12, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Os with the warning track power that inning
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
I like those two swings from Matty though.
Much more aggressive than his usual swings – he must be getting more comfortable/confident.
he needs to throw strikes now
6-1 lead, bottom of the lineup
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
DONT FUCKING WALK HIM
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
fucking andino
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
OMG MOLINA IS SO SLOW
AND WTF ANDINO
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
i think he was out by a hair,
but he deserved to be safe for galumphing so hard down the line
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
like jurassic park
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
"objects in mirror are closer than they appear"
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
he thought he was slow
but not as slow as he thought he was..- JA
"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel
nice liner to 2nd,
clutchy mccaptainclutch
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
What time does the Sat CC game start?
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
google it.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
too lazy
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
(sighs)
hang on….
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Sweet - my daughter can still make her shooting competition that AM
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
Oops, swim meet that day
I may be late after all – she has a swim meet in Annapolis that day……hmm…logitistics to solve….
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
after a hard morning’s shooting, nothing refreshes like a cool dip in the drink.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Nah, shooting's the next weekend
She’s GOOD, dude. 248/250 with 14 X’s at 50 yards with a scope today. The old guys at teh range were IMPRESSED.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
i'm confused
you just said she has a competition that AM
that’s great to hear she’s getting good at it. :)
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
I got my weekends confused
Swimming’s that day, shooting the next
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
Hey, if you're a slightly fast driver, the stadium is only 25-30 minutes from the high school
I guess that’s the pool at Annapolis High you’re going to?
It gets backed up on 97 near 50W, but it’s easy driving after that. Just drive around the slower people.
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 Sep 12, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Naval Academy, actually.
I just need to find out WHEN her events are being swum, then get her to Columbia to the in-laws. I got a bad feeling about this…
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
i know this will seem like sour grapes
but tex just looks like he’s a douche. i’m kind of glad he’s not on our team. i know we still need a 1b, but i’m glad we won’t be overpaying for him in 5 years.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Imagine the douchefits he'd throw over losing seasons.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
wiggy
smell the glove
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
i say we plunk both jeter and tex next time they are up
jeter for breaking the yankee record last night, tex for just being a douche.
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
can we also plunk A*Rod?
just for wearing purple lipstick?
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
how about combining?
a*roid
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
HIT SWISHER WHILE YOU'RE AT IT
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
I've always hated him. Glad he's a Yankee now.
Easier when I can concentrate all my hatred in one place.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
LOL
they’re calling Swisher “Mister Annoying”
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Matusz
Sweet
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
You know, I think this kid just might have a future in this game...
Bergesen, Tillman, Matusz is a core to build on, for sure. Now if Arrieta can join them next year in July or so…
AND we get two more bats. We really need two more bats.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
how about 5.
would 5 work for you?
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Four bats would work
I’ll keep Reimold, Jones, Markakis, Wieters and Roberts.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
GREAT 4th OFer.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
I wouldn't mind a couple of bats on the bench.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
watch AJ plunk brian now
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Brian to AJ:
IM IN UR NEW HOUSE. SHREDDIN UR $16M MAN.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
I believe that would be Brian to The Yankees, technically speaking.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
good point
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Hey guys
Popping in to say:
1) Ha ha AJ!
2) The Brians rock my world.
Earl Weaver would’ve kissed Adam Dunn on the mouth in public. - SC 08/11/08
killer Bris
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
double double double
let’s go screeeeeeech
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
did his job, moved Bri 1 over
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
way to mvoe the runner, screech
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
not exactly what i had in my plans niko
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
fuck nicky.
wtf.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
I love Reimold's eye at the plate.
LOVE it.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
He really almost never has a bad AB.
Are stats for pitcher per PA easily available somewhere? I would think his is pretty high.
C'Mon LUUUUUUKE
so close last time. Avenge it now.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
nice play Bri
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
don't start nibbling, brian
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
we're supposed to plunk jeter right? :-)
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
well then do it in one pitch. :)
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Dear Dave,
DON’T YOU DARE FUCKING PULL MATUSZ WITH A PC IN THE 70s.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
he better be back out in the 6th, he's cruising pretty much.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
let the kiddies play
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
scoreboard a*roid
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
Let's see 1 million tickets free, huh?
well, 30 teams = 33,000 a team.
81 home games = less than 400 free tix per game.
I think they can afford it.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
Amber missed her birthday party!
That’s sad. At least the O’s won.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
I did not expect to turn this game on and see a 6-1 lead
Man, sometimes, I love baseball.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Sep 12, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions
What exactly is interesting about a David Price/David Hernandez match up?
A good prospect facing a bad prospect?
Hey, I still believe in Hernandez!
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
Battle of the Davids?
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
strike 3???
come on, gimme that corner
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
sick brian sick
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
we are winning agian?
whats up with that
"Chicks who dig home runs aren’t the ones who appeal to me, 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."-Ichiro
by WestcoastO'sFan on Sep 12, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions
GOTTA come back for the 7th...
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
86
"Chicks who dig home runs aren’t the ones who appeal to me, 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."-Ichiro
by WestcoastO'sFan on Sep 12, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Chris Ray in the 7th please
"Chicks who dig home runs aren’t the ones who appeal to me, 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."-Ichiro
by WestcoastO'sFan on Sep 12, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions
plunk him aj
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
Screech needs to close his mouth.
Those teeth. ew. :(
"Roberts is unconscious!!!!" - Jim Hunter, after Brian Roberts hits his second HR of the night. 9/21/09
o god, god bless america
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
i would be killed if i said that yesterday, though......
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
1 out already
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
Brian back out there
This is a good thing
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
"In the bullpen... Chris Ray."
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Sep 12, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions
Especially if DD is dumb enough to have Chris Ray up
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
DONT TAKE HIM OUT
"Chicks who dig home runs aren’t the ones who appeal to me, 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."-Ichiro
by WestcoastO'sFan on Sep 12, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions
work it back matusz,
no meatballs though
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
motherfucking TOLD Y'ALL! :-)
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
OK, I thought it was a good idea for him to go out for the 7th
Obviously, I was wrong.
But CHRIS RAY? Does DD really think this is a good idea in New York????
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
Siddown, Jorge!
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
datta boy!
joe was loving that shit right there
"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel
There we go
"Chicks who dig home runs aren’t the ones who appeal to me, 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."-Ichiro
by WestcoastO'sFan on Sep 12, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions
Hip hip! STRUCK THE FUCK OUT!
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Sep 12, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions
haha i like that better than hip hip hooray
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
jeter did a backwards jeter hit there
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
STFU Jeter
saying shit to the ump on the check swing
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo

Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
FATALITY
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Sep 12, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
uppercit! uppercut!
PUT HIM AWAY!
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Scorpion is so landing on the spikes below that level.
"Roberts is unconscious!!!!" - Jim Hunter, after Brian Roberts hits his second HR of the night. 9/21/09
Down and away worked pretty well, too.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
Not sure
Just way low and way outside, and he chased it BADLY.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
Well, when you could set a record every time you swing the bat, that's a lot of pressure
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Sep 12, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
VINTAGE JETER!!!
WTG BRI!
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
That was Beautiful.
"Roberts is unconscious!!!!" - Jim Hunter, after Brian Roberts hits his second HR of the night. 9/21/09
Fuck to the YEAH!
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
YEA BUDDDDDY
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
*sniff* I'm so proud of our boy
"I hate seeing Bedard go, but I think the O's may have gotten the better end of the deal" -- me, 2/8/08
SIT THE FUCK DOWN BITCH
"Chicks who dig home runs aren’t the ones who appeal to me, 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."-Ichiro
by WestcoastO'sFan on Sep 12, 2009 3:07 PM EDT reply actions
Attention: MFY fans. Get used to seeing this!
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Sep 12, 2009 3:07 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
For about 6 more years.
At least.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
i know it is wayyyy wayyyy wayyyy too early for this, but i just want to have some fun:
o/u 13 wins for matusz next year?
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
i'll take the over
but barely.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Stays healthy?
15
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
i say 15
"Chicks who dig home runs aren’t the ones who appeal to me, 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."-Ichiro
by WestcoastO'sFan on Sep 12, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
my answer is over
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
3 straight starts going 7
"Chicks who dig home runs aren’t the ones who appeal to me, 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."-Ichiro
by WestcoastO'sFan on Sep 12, 2009 3:07 PM EDT reply actions
which makes me even more sad with bergie being gone
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
I think Tillman was going to get shut down first
and Matusz got one more start after that. I think Matusz gets one more start after Tillman’s last start.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
I'm guessing one more
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
I'm really nervous about Matusz
He’s already +52 now for IP, thats a ton. I thought he should have been shut down two starts ago. We’re already in dangerous territory, one more start is really pushing it.
except, that's crap....
….if he feels okay. statistics only get you so far.
if his arm feels great, there’s no reason for him not to go a bit longer.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
I'm no stat head
but there’s a crapload of data showing any IP increase of more than 30 or so drastically heightens the chance for injury the next season.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
yeah, i know
but there are always exceptions to the rule. i’m going to go with “how does the guy feel, what do the trainers think” over “magical spreadsheet says….”
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
When "magical spreadsheet says" there's a greater chance for injury
and a lot of data to back it up, I’m not keen on gambling with my best LHP. Spreadsheets were good enough for Earl, you know. Even if he used index cards during the game…
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
There's more to it than just IP
High pitch count innings, runners on base, etc. all factor into it. Matusz breezed through the minors, so he hasn’t had your average season. I’m not saying we should ride him like an old mule, but there is more to it than +30 IP
"I hate seeing Bedard go, but I think the O's may have gotten the better end of the deal" -- me, 2/8/08
exactly.
rather than innings, a better metric might be actual number of pitches.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
In any case....
it’s obvious Brian has thrown more this year than anytime in his life, and by a considerable margin. This year has been a sizable increase in his workload. Data says we’re increasing his chance of injury next year. Why do that?
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
eyes tell me this is an important start for him
you can’t completely baby your pitchers. there’s a big difference between what’s happening now and pulling a dusty baker.
you think macphail & co don’t have access to the same data as you?
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Oh, no, I import mine through underage drug smugglers from Guatamala
MacPhail doesn’t stoop to such tactics.
OK, they do. I bet he gets one more start and that’s it.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
by that logic, he shouldn't be starting even today
yet I think today’s start will pay tremendous dividends.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Again, I'm no stats guy
but I still say the worst thing to ever happen to Kerry Wood was that 20 K game in miserable weather
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
That's true
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
Brian Matusz IP
USD 2006: 89
USD 2007: 123
USD 2008: 105
Minors/Majors 2009: 150
A lot more than last year, but not yet 30+ more than the year before. And of course, we have no idea of PC.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
I know there's a lot of data on this
But I think they should include pitches per inning as well as just innings. I mean Matusz and Tillman were probably throwing a ton of really easy 10 pitch innings all year in the minors since they both had ridiculous WHIPs. If they are plus 50 innings, but not that far above in pitches it doesn’t really matter. Innings are not the important thing in my opinion.
Its not about how his arm feels now though, its about next season
And the evidence around the +30 cutoff has seemed convincing enough that I’d rather not risk it.
Well he hasn't pitched from the stretch a lot this season
So less high stress pitches thrown. But he’s probably close to done. I’d be limiting the length of his starts at this point.
"I hate seeing Bedard go, but I think the O's may have gotten the better end of the deal" -- me, 2/8/08
brain > AJ
sweet.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Matusz looks younger than most of my students.
It’s cute. :)
"Roberts is unconscious!!!!" - Jim Hunter, after Brian Roberts hits his second HR of the night. 9/21/09
lets get roberts up agian
for #52
"Chicks who dig home runs aren’t the ones who appeal to me, 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."-Ichiro
by WestcoastO'sFan on Sep 12, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions
i'd rather he get a triple
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
ahhh cute hug from DD
“Thank you very much” – Brian
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
meanwhile
crazy shit going on in UNC game, holding in endzone gives unc lead 12-10 safety, uconn recovers ensuing safety kick, only to turnover on downs, crazy right?
"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel
GAZELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLE
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
Nolan Reimold hustles.
DEAL WITH IT.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
That was great hustle by Reimold.
<3
"Roberts is unconscious!!!!" - Jim Hunter, after Brian Roberts hits his second HR of the night. 9/21/09
I really love watching Nolan beat out infield hits
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Sep 12, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions
Luke I'm sorry, but you're just not that good.
Make an adjustment once in a while after 3 lazy weak fly balls you might want to try something different in your 4th AB?
he's actually started hitting the ball hard again this past week.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Matusz starting the 8th
I LOVE IT. GO FOR THE CG.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
fuck. i guess not.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
good start danys
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
OMG stupid shit from thorne
“if the O’s take 2/3 from the Yankees, what impact does that have on Trembley’s being rehired next year”.
If they decide to base it on two games against the MFY, then they should all be fired.
Also, Gary, you don’t think we’re going to win tomorrow?
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
He's counting the days until the NHL season starts.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
i like how he brings up something hockey related every once in a while
and buck or jim will just not say anything, kind of like “ok buck, who the f cares?”
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
add thorne to the list
of people we dont need coming back next year
"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel
by swilhelmross on Sep 12, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I want him back
He made some of those losses early in the year bearable. Bring Back 3 Drinks Gary!
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
Fill me up, buttercup!
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Sep 12, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Does the game tomorrow count since theyre playing at the same time as the Ravens?
I figured its a ‘tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it’ type situation
i'll pay attention
since i don’t give a shit about the ravens.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
And you'll be by yourself.
:)
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
I will, too. Since I can't watch the Ravens game.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
you and me 2632.
we are the only TRUE fans.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
GGGGGGGGGG MEN
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
a girl who is making $100 mil
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
O I am a GMEN fan,
and I agree with you. Dude doesn’t have the receivers around him right now. Running game needs to be GREAT, and defense solid.
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
ha ha.
not gonna happen.
i think they go 8-8. maybe 7-9.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
if you're talking about the 'skins,
then yes, I agree :-)
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
friendly wager?.....
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Unless the Eagles come out hot the GMen will take the division
Gmen run the ball and play defense. Winning combination
Success in 2010. Playoffs in 2011. Go Orioles!
you can't run the ball
when everyone knows that’s you’re going to do.
the way you change that is by keeping defenses honest with a deep threat passing. which the jints don’t have this year.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Let me introduce you to Brandon Jacobs
This guy is another Earl Campbell.
Success in 2010. Playoffs in 2011. Go Orioles!
But listen. I am a Ravens Fan
I just respect smash mouth football and thing you can win with that. Redskins have to overcome a aweful managment team to produce on the field. I wish them well
Success in 2010. Playoffs in 2011. Go Orioles!
exactly.
and at 4:15 (or, more accurately, 1:15), I will be in a ’Skins bar in Culver City with a cold one. Psyched!
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
There's a Redskins bar in LA????
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
yeah. a notorious one. 50-60 fans per game.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
I'll accept the title.
In spite of the fact that if I could watch the Ravens game…I totally would. In a heartbeat.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
Where is Nolan Reimold on that play? ha
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
yankees broadcasters just bashing the NL
"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel
haha i have it on too
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
As well they should
It’s the AAAA.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
except for pujols
he should come to the al. Specifically to play for the Baltimore Orioles.
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
Straight up trade, MEts for Orioles.
I would love to play the Marlins NAts Braves 18 times a year.
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
My God, we'd be a 95 win team next year.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
It's the natural rival of the Japanese Central League
"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.
baez looks great sometimes...
"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel
PIGGLINTON!
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
BOBBY DINOSAUR
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
ANDINO
with the double. Wooo
"Roberts is unconscious!!!!" - Jim Hunter, after Brian Roberts hits his second HR of the night. 9/21/09
c'mon BROB TRIPLE
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
respect bitches!
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
Booo! Booooo!
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Sep 12, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions
oh, dfuck you iwth the IBB
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
granny for screech
8 ribbies for 1 and 2
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
hairston could have hung around and played left for us
during surhof’s hiatus
"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel
Nice sac fly
Flo looked so unhappy in Bowie at the begin of the year. Baseball is a funny game
Success in 2010. Playoffs in 2011. Go Orioles!
Awful day at the plate for Nicky.
Although the umpiring called at least 3 balls strikes on him. Totally changes the AB.
Why not bring Baez out to start the 9th?
We could use some lefty relievers next season
Success in 2010. Playoffs in 2011. Go Orioles!
Johnson hasn't thrown since the 5th
Get him a IP of work.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
I did get to see the Fan Umpires in Toronto last Wed.
They put on a great show
Success in 2010. Playoffs in 2011. Go Orioles!
Where the fuck was that pitch?
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
This motherfucker umpire - everything is a strike for the yankees and JJ dots the black and it's a ball. Fuck this fucking guy.
looks like we just have to strike out these blowhards
SIT DOWN, SWISH
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
Seriously this zone has been absurd and last night too.
Are any sportswriters saying shit about this??
And we're still striking out motherfuckers
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Sep 12, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
ok that strike right there
same exact 1st pitch to swisher
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
OMG IT'S 7-2
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
OMG IT'S 7-3
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
BRING IN CHRIS RAY
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
intentionally load the bases, make it 7-4, bring in ray, and let him face a-rod
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
haha i forgot
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
New Yorkers are naturally loud.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
no more johnson now
kthxbye
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Well fuck you Captain Douche - O's hitters have been dealing with it all night.
And check his swing on that – looked like he went to me.
fuck you, new yorkers, knee high strike
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
ha ok, maybe it was a little low :-)
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
O!!!! BITCHES
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
R!
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
I!
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
O!!!! BITCHES
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
L!
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
S!
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Sep 12, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
ok, i probably won't do that with the second word anymore :-)
I am just excited to beat MFY twice in a row at NMFY Stadium
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
no worries, bitches.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
SUCK IT JETES!
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
O!
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Sep 12, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions
R!
"I hate seeing Bedard go, but I think the O's may have gotten the better end of the deal" -- me, 2/8/08
Good day, game over, drive home safely
And we’ll be back with the LOVELY totals.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
can you do post?
i missed a lot and am WAY behind in work now.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Since I haven'
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
Let's try that again
Since I haven’t done in in about a month, sure.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
How bad does USC destroy OSU tonight?
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
38-21 for me
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
Never a doubt, JJ
"I hate seeing Bedard go, but I think the O's may have gotten the better end of the deal" -- me, 2/8/08
JJ ERA now above 4... :-(
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
JJ remains in the pen but we find a power arm that can command the strikezone
And has icewater in his veins. JJ is not that guy
Success in 2010. Playoffs in 2011. Go Orioles!
Postgame is now up
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "

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