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GameThread: Rangers (76-59) @ Orioles (55-81), 1:35 PM

Texas Rangers at Baltimore Orioles, Sep 6, 2009 1:35 PM EDT


The Orioles just have to finish the season 26-0 to avoid another losing season. Get on it, boys!

Jeremy Guthrie will attempt to continue along the path back to respectability today but if any team will be his kryptonite, the Rangers are a safe bet. Only the Yankees have hit more home runs in the majors than the Rangers, and only Braden Looper has allowed more home runs than Jeremy Guthrie. Guthrie did pitch well against the Yankees last time out, so maybe there's hope today as well. Guthrie has faced the Rangers once this year, on 27 April. He allowed 3 runs in 5 innings, giving up a HR to Michael Young.

Rangers rookie starter Derek Holland has split time between the bullpen and rotation this year, but has been starting consistenly since 19 July. Holland has mixed success, with good games like a complete game shutout vs the Angels about a month ago, but he hasn't been sharp of late. In his last start he allowed 10 runs in 3 innings, and 6 runs in 6 innings the time before that. Holland has pitched against the Orioles once in his career, a 3 inning relief appearance on 25 April. He allowed just one hit, a HR to Ty Wigginton.


W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2009 - Derek Holland 7-9 5.63 1.46 87 38


W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2009 - Jeremy Guthrie 9-13 5.17 1.38 89 48



 

It's a beautiful day on a holiday weekend so I'm guessing not many of you will be inside watching the game on TV, but if you don't have plans and you're in the area, you should try to go to the game. I went yesterday after not getting to Camden Yards in over a month and I didn't realize how much I missed it until I was there. Even when things are going so badly for the team, we still have a beautiful place to watch baseball and less than a month to do so in 2009.

Let's Go O's!

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My prediction: We will not go 26-0. However, we will also not go 4-32. And somewhere between the two, life will go on.

Braden Looper is a fine fellow. With a gopher ball like that, he has to be.

I really liked your last graph, Stace, and would join you at the park in a Baltimore minute if I could.

Go O’s!

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 12:53 PM EDT reply actions  

+1

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

cold and chilly overe here

so i’ll mosy on up to mlb.tv here we go guts

"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel

by swilhelmross on Sep 6, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Jeter hits all over the place.

"I hate making excuses. If I suck, then I suck. And I suck. That's the way I'm playing. If you suck, you suck. You have to take responsibility in this game. Right now, that's the way I feel. Yes, I suck." - Jose Guillen/quote of the year

by getxstoked on Sep 6, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions  

That was a nice pitch for the K

"I hate making excuses. If I suck, then I suck. And I suck. That's the way I'm playing. If you suck, you suck. You have to take responsibility in this game. Right now, that's the way I feel. Yes, I suck." - Jose Guillen/quote of the year

by getxstoked on Sep 6, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Guts on his game, sez Buck. Gotta agree.

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions  

demper sounding a little stuffy on ya?

"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel

by swilhelmross on Sep 6, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Somehow I got generic. Apologies to Buck!

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

nice shades DD

"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel

by swilhelmross on Sep 6, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions  

CHAD CHAD CHAD YOU DA MAN!!!!

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Amber, um, I want the big hair again, OK?

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Nother v. strong inning for Guts, eh Titov?

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes, I agree, Titov.

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is there an echo in here?

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, remember: it's a holiday weekend for them, and 2:20 on Sun. afternoon

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

or even 11:35 on a sunday morning.

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Another coast heard from! Somebody wake up Westie!

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great to see the Orioles winning, not use to seeing that

"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

by Civardi on Sep 6, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions  

And Pie's bunting coach is (a) Memlo (b) duck's daughter (c) Rod Serling (d) nobody

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions  

MBP Page

is officially update-to-date

Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."

by dayzd toe on Sep 6, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Cool!

Thx— and Mr. Angelos says Your check’s in the mail.

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

How does Pie

only have 1 MBP?

Other luminaries with 1 MBP:

Adam Eaton
Danys Baez

Hell, Brian Bass has 2.

by dkdc on Sep 6, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

i started laughing

when i saw the two gregg zaun MBPs together. One had lightning in the background. koji wit hjapanese flag is funny too

by Y Not on Sep 6, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

There's one other with lightning in the background...

that is a shout out to Mother Nature… meaning the game was either shortened by rain, or rain/weather played a vital role in the O’s getting the W.

The other one is MBP Day, June 30th.

Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."

by dayzd toe on Sep 6, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

think this is quiet?

it will be crickets next year if they don’t put a team together

by thewaywardO on Sep 6, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions  

I doubt it

Foolishly or not, we’ll all be back at the beginning of the season.

by kba26 on Sep 6, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Or not"? There's a choice?

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

KBA: The Glimmer Man

Keep the faith, I’ll be here, too.

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

WaywardO

shhhhh….. they’re sleeeeeeeeeeeeeping

by Wieters Wieners on Sep 6, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm awake, I swear

"I hate making excuses. If I suck, then I suck. And I suck. That's the way I'm playing. If you suck, you suck. You have to take responsibility in this game. Right now, that's the way I feel. Yes, I suck." - Jose Guillen/quote of the year

by getxstoked on Sep 6, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

REVENGE!

REVENGE FOR MEMLO!

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions  

wow, untucked his shirt

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

to quote jon stewart

“Wiggy better hope Obama’s new plan covers UGLY as a pre-existing condition.”

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey, we're winning

If this headache goes away some time soon, I can call that a good day.

Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008

by Eat More Esskay on Sep 6, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

esskay bacon.

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

And the bartender says, "Who ordered the Shirley Temple?"

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Give it to Shorty here, not the talking pig."

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

"earl weaver holds the light bulb and the whole stadium revolves around 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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

so, santa claus turns to the lesbians......

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

You are so bad....

So a priest, pastor and a rabbi walk into a bar.

Bartender sees the three of them and says…

“What is this? Some kind of joke?”

Thanks, I’ll be here all week.

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 Sep 6, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

ROFL

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

ha ha

Mora “runs” into third base

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions  

FIO!

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions  

The Dipper <3 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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions  

the mancrush is a little embarassing.

"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis

by 2632 on Sep 6, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

BROB!

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Wait, there's a GAME on?

Why didn’t anyone tell me?

Anyway, the rope answers, “No, I’m a frayed knot!”

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 Sep 6, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Two peanuts were walking down the street in a dangerous neighborhood.

One was a salted.

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

So the flashlight tells the cop...

You can only charge me with assault, because batteries weren’t included.

Tip your waitresses and bartender, people…

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 Sep 6, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dear Texas,

Ha ha. Betcha didn’t expect THIS kinda weekend.

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions  

We're killin' em! Quick, tell more jokes!!!

Why didn’t we think of this MONTHS ago?!?

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions  

It's better with just the punchlines, imho

Orange you glad I didn’t say banana?

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 Sep 6, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

How can you tell when it's Indian Summer?

There’s Apache fog outside.

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions  

YOMANK

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 Sep 6, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

How many Harold Pinter characters does it take to change a lightbulb?


           ….
   ….

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't think you'll get too many takers on that one

Any joke that requires me to go to Wikipedia…

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 Sep 6, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

ok, time to make breakfast.

l8er doodz.

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 2:53 PM EDT reply actions  

S'long! The Sunday way to go: eggs benedict, bagel and a shmear, coffee & a small oj

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Peter Angelos is one good looking guy," said the troll.

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions  

the rangers just cant handle the september atmosphere at the yard

and they can kiss their playoff hopes gbye

"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel

by swilhelmross on Sep 6, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

thats what i was referring to

but they’re back and playing now. i like this almagro guy, he hits the shit out of the ball.

"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel

by swilhelmross on Sep 6, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

didnt see that 1 coming

gotta think that his chance at another major is rapidly dwindling

"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel

by swilhelmross on Sep 6, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah

weird enough match, and now this…

"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel

by swilhelmross on Sep 6, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

W for Guts!

’Course, there is our pen to consider…

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions  

The windmill gets another one

Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008

by Eat More Esskay on Sep 6, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions  

w3bce!

"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel

by swilhelmross on Sep 6, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Every game I get to watch seems to feature a Hwigglingggton disaster at home. Well, at least he slid this time.

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Another score-from-2nd-on-base-hit-to-right attempt. Out by a fur piece.

And the point of sending him eluded me. Again.

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Demper just remarked that baseball is a game of inches. Did he make that up?

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions  

spry wiggy

“he looks like a dancing rhinocerous out there”

— actual quote from … is that dempsey?

by thewaywardO on Sep 6, 2009 3:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Demper on Hwigglingggton at first: "Ugly but effective."

Heavy on the ugly, Rick.

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Demper as broadcaster = fail

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Real Men of Genius

We salute you, Mr Sunday-Fill-In-Ex-Jock-Color-Commentary-Guy.

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great guy to talk to, really

But broadcasting? Yeah, not good.

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 Sep 6, 2009 3:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

we are winning?

"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 6, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Guts sharp, hitting timely, CC jokes flying-- a winning combo anywhere but Pizza Rut

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Guts pitching like a true Oregonian

"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 6, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions  

go white sox

go devil rays, eat it rangers

"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 6, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Guts couldn't get valet parking for his bike at a Baltimore restaurant?!? LAWSUIT!!!

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions  

The Tour de France: a month of racism!!

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

John Maine

getting yanked around by the Mets.

The Mets have been calling Maine’s injury “right shoulder weakness,” but he hinted there’s more to it than that.

“Sure, sure,” Maine said with a bit of a smirk. “I’ve got an idea. It’s weakness, so we’ll say it’s weakness.”

Maine wouldn’t go into detail about what he believes is actually wrong with his shoulder, but he said it was muscular, not structural. He said he’ll definitely be healthy by spring training next year.

What circus that team is.

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Brewers just had a triple play

the old fashioned way. Grounder to 3rd, 5-4-3.

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions  

SCREEEEEEEEECH!

Fio might be MBP

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Anyone know....

When the last time Guthrie’s ERA had a 4 in front of it?

Currently 4.96. Getting back to respectability. I think he should be back in business next season.

by Wieters Wieners on Sep 6, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions  

I think he's making a strong case for opening day these past few starts

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

comments like that will get you banned

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

it was a joke

i don’t want us to overpay for john lackey.

sorry, too subtle.

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah he is

and its nice to see. when he was getting knocked around earlier this year i really didnt notice anything looking that different with him. i guess he was just leaving too much over the heart of the plate but his has looked pretty much the same. good for him for perservering and hes for sure my opening day starter.

"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel

by swilhelmross on Sep 6, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

We can only his hope

His regression was probably the biggest setback we had this year. Between the games he’s lost, and the inability to save the bullpen during those games as planned, we’d likely be in a much different place if he pitched to the level we expected all season.

by kba26 on Sep 6, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

we’d likely be in a much different place if he pitched to the level we expected all season

flirting with 70 wins?

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

70, maybe even 75

but more importantly, feeling a lot more comfortable about next season

by kba26 on Sep 6, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

13 wins 4.5 era

Thats what I expected. And he has a got chance

by b_duardo on Sep 6, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

He;s sitting at 10 right now

And honestly, who would have reasonably expected more than 13 wins from Guts this year? You were right on the call, and even with his mid-season disappointments, he still could get to 13 wins.

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 Sep 6, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

His last four starts have been amazing

He has only given up 4 earned over his past 28 innings!

Thats effin phenomenal.

by Wieters Wieners on Sep 6, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

hey hey hey

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

he really has put on some weight

esp in the face

"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel

by swilhelmross on Sep 6, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

he has been working with Ponson in the minors

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I smell Hwiggy's influence at the post-game buffet table.

Still, neither one of ‘em is in Sid’s league.

Which may be the Venezuelan Central League, at this point.

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

aha

+100 for “Venezuelan Central League”

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

MELMO!!!

Can i ask why everyone always puts “Memlo” and not “Melmo”

Did I miss a joke or something?

by Wieters Wieners on Sep 6, 2009 3:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh, yeah, it's a two-year old joke.

I’ll see if I can find it 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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK

Its origin is discussed here, in the middle of a vintage CC thread. Note the references to Zaun being related to someone on the O’s and to the geometric shape of Razor.

thewaywardO is actually the author of the now-famous nickname. here’s its first appearance at CC, and thewaywardO’s explanation of how it came to be.

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

heh

I like that you call it a “vintage” thread, but it’s from 2008!

by O Nina on Sep 6, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

that is a fair point

“classic” perhaps. or, “prototypical”.

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

I LIE

And now I correct the record.

the first appearance is actually by spike2131 here. and then thewaywardO began to use the term regularly, starting here.

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's a rodge.

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haha

I used to think people were just making a typo until I realized like EVERYONE doing it. Anyway, I think Ill stick with “Melmo” since I don’t really feel entitled to be grandfathered into the inside joke. At least I’ll know why now… lol

by Wieters Wieners on Sep 6, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

no, no adopt it

then you’ll be on the inside with the kool kidz ;)

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why does Demper start every other sentence with

“I’ve always said……”

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 3:58 PM EDT reply actions  

OK, Phat's that, folks. It's Midnight in Moscow, I'm gonna trust you guys to get the last 3 outs. G'night, drive safely!

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Sep 6, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions  

only 10pm in prague

love those sunday games

"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel

by swilhelmross on Sep 6, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

dosvedanya

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

aha

that was a riot

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

let me throw to the pitcher who's losing the footrace

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

roberts would have been out by a country mile

lollygagger

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

ZK

I think at this point we are just exchanging replies on our own threads

by Wieters Wieners on Sep 6, 2009 4:11 PM EDT reply actions  

(silence)

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions  

wow

inge SALAMI in tampa

"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel

by swilhelmross on Sep 6, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions  

come on KAM!

"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 6, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

stick a fork in TB

not to be a debbie downer, but it sucks to think about how good the rays were going into this year on paper and they didnt even come close to materializing this year to contend. not that their 2008 couldn’t happen to us, but just saying..

"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel

by swilhelmross on Sep 6, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

negitive nancy!

"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 6, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's not like they're having a terrible year

For instance, they didn’t turn into the 1998-2007 Rays this year…I’ll take a WS appearance and continued respectability from the O’s…

"I hate making excuses. If I suck, then I suck. And I suck. That's the way I'm playing. If you suck, you suck. You have to take responsibility in this game. Right now, that's the way I feel. Yes, I suck." - Jose Guillen/quote of the year

by getxstoked on Sep 6, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

O!

"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 6, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions  

I!

"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 6, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

L!

"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 6, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

S!

"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 6, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

magic magic magic magic

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I!

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

O!@

"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel

by swilhelmross on Sep 6, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

O!

"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 6, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

L!

"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel

by swilhelmross on Sep 6, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

savor your sunday birdfans

"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel

by swilhelmross on Sep 6, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

BALLGAME!

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions  

O!

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions  

a little slow on the uptake

"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 6, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's okay. we'll go with yours. it was more popular.

"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

by zknower on Sep 6, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

typical

"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 6, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

RIOLES!

"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel

by swilhelmross on Sep 6, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions  

WOW

I never knew Wiggy had such a deep voice

by O Nina on Sep 6, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions  

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