Monday Bird Droppings
by Camden Chat on Mar 22, 2010 7:03 AM EDT
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PrintMillwood guides O's to win over Phillies - baltimoresun.com
Millwood had a great game, and Felix Pie was really cute enchanting winsome adorable. -zk
Reimold hopeful first hit is turning point | MLB.com: News
.043 kinda sucks, but it's better than .000. -zk
In first start, Moyer handles himself well | MLB.com: News
Ex-Oriole Jamie Moyer is still bringin' it in his bid to be Philly's fifth starter. I hope he sticks with the Phils, because he's one of the only baseball players I know who's older than I am. How old? Dude is less than two years from the big 5-0. -zk
Highlights from yesterday's game
Including a recap of Millwood's day, the O's three run eighth inning, and Felix Pie's home run. -Stacey
Trembley's thoughts on Uehara's health may be lost in translation - baltimoresun.com
Schmuck thinks Trembley is glossing over Uehara's injuries so as not to offend the People of Japan. -zk
Millwood on Millwood
Kevin Millwood talks about his first good start of the spring. -Stacey
O’s spring training: The 25 who will make it (#17) | WNST
Chris Tillman. -Stacey
2010 Pre-Season Camden Chat Contest
In case you missed it over the weekend, we're holding a pre-season contest. Check it out. We've gotten 54 responses so far. Keep 'em coming! -Stacey
O's Roberts bats right, left 'with no problem' - baltimoresun.com
Brian Roberts batted from both sides of the plate yesterday facing live pitching. I guess he had already worked with dead pitching earlier in the weekend. -duck
Ray Miller and Johnny Oates inducted into the Orioles Hall of Fame
The full press release can be seen in this linked Fan Shot. -Stacey
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Wow, the words "DUI" and "Ponson" both appear in Today in CC History
on different lines! Who’da thunkit?
Lookit duck with the funny
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
I do my best...
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
I made a funny too!
(pouts)
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
don't fret zk
you know I like you best ;)
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
Figures
See if I buy YOU beer again….
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
He also drives you home when you drink too much
He’s pretty awesome.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
Stacey IS cuter
and I’m pretty sure my wife won’t get mad at me for saying that, Dave.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
speaking of that
I hope to meet the famous Mrs. Duck sometime. Maybe at a game this year.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
I'll try....
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
Eric DuBose?
Wow, that takes me back. And the Bédard thread is hysterical.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
I'm wondering
if Team Pie is getting any new members after his pretty good spring and Reimold (and Atkins) pretty crappy springs? Not that I endorse that kind of decision making, but when it comes to Team Pie, I’m the Head Machiavell.
Bedard says he doesn't care and thinks goals are pointless.
I dont know if anyone wouldnt love to see Pie get AB's
and the best way for that to happen in my eyes would be for Luke to play 1st, and Nolan and Pie to split time between DH and LF. Unfortunately I dont see that happening, and I cant say I want to see Pie get alot more AB’s at Nolan’s expense. It’s a nice problem to have, but a problem none the less. Injury usually takes care of these things though. Hopefully that injury is to Atkins (although they’ll probably start Wiggs over Luke anyway).
I've talked to a few people
who don’t want to see Reimold be the DH or the first baseman, which is de facto saying that they don’t want to see Pie have a long-term starting role on the Orioles (or in some cases, just flat out saying “If he turns out to be any good, he could fetch some a good prospect in June” – which is madness!) But I wonder if between Pie looking sharp and Reimold looking gimpy feelings have changed.
Bedard says he doesn't care and thinks goals are pointless.
I've defended giving Atkins a chance
But Reimold’s gimpiness has changed the outlook, IMO. I think Nolan “needs” time at DH early this season, so that puts Pie and Scott in the field. They aren’t going to bench either Scott or Reimold because that is potentially their best power. I think that is a large part of the reasoning behind Scott playing more 1B than anyone expected. Sooo… play Scott at 1B, Pie in LF and Reimold at DH at least until there is a tough lefthander. Then give Atkins a shot at 1B. I’m not at all sure Atkins is worth keeping around just for that, though. The notion that Atkins and Wigginton are similar players has been silenced by Wiggy’s reasonable play at 2B this spring. That’s something Garrett cannot do.
VS. LHP
Felix Pie has a career OPS of .448 (in only 87 ABs but still)
Luke Scott isn’t that bad with an OPS of .788
Still don’t really see a reason for them both to be in there against any LH starter. Especially when Atkins has a career OPS of .870 against LHPs. Granted his few really good years may be slanting the data, but still.
This
Pie will have to prove that his platoon splits are a figment (which I doubt) for him to become an everyday kind of player. Against left-handers, the Orioles would be wise to stick Scott in left and play Atkins at first (if Reimold holds at DH). Atkins against lefties in 2008:
.357/.414/.600 in 157 PA
for his career:
.301/.384/.486 in nearly 800 PA
So, yeah, the Orioles’ smartest bet is to platoon Pie and Atkins, with Scott and Reimold switching up between DH, LF, and 1B depending on the hand the pitcher throws with. Platoon players can be very, very valuable if used in this fashion.
Bedard says he doesn't care and thinks goals are pointless.
Oh, and
Atkins hit lefties pretty well in ‘09, too. I didn’t use that data since the consensus (which is wrong, but oh well) is that he was doing fine and then fell off the table in ’09. But, no he OPSed .790 in ’09 which is palatable.
Wow, it just hit me that if the Orioles use an Atkins/Pie platoon, I could really, really get behind the Atkins’ signing, and I would think that the offensive production in general would freaking skyrocket!
Bedard says he doesn't care and thinks goals are pointless.
But will Trembley actually use a sophisticated platoon?
I’m doubting it. Dave, prove me (us?) wrong.
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
Pie can't hit lefties
He might be able to improve, but I don’t think he’ll ever be good. Have you seen his minor league splits? http://minorleaguesplits.com/cgi-bin/pl.cgi
Platooning is the best bet but I’m not holding my breath.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
oops try this link instead
http://www.minorleaguesplits.com/cgi-bin/pl.cgi?pl=429712
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
I hate UPS
I have a ton of stuff to do today, but instead I’ve been sitting around waiting for a package to arrive. The best they can give me is 10:30-5:00. I dont even know what it is. I’m gonna be pissed if its not something good.
it will come at 4:43pm
these days, i always let the first attempt come and then wheni get the door sticker, i redirect the package for pickup at the local office. i found it lowers my blood pressure a ton.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
Thought about that
The nearest office that they’ll let me pick it up at is on the other side of the city
I might have to kill someone at UPS, they just delivered the package. to the apartment next door.
The package was never mine. The first driver fucked up and put the info notice on the wrong building. twice. I’ve been sitting around all day for nothing.
New link posted
Ray Miller and Johnny Oates elected to the O’s Hall of Fame
http://www.camdenchat.com/2010/3/22/1385072/ray-miller-and-johnny-oates
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
let's give Moyer some credit
He’s only 47, he’s still got 2 plus years til 50. I would love to see that happen, he’s the only active guy in the majors from my alma mater.
my bad
obviously, i can’t do math.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
This is about as off topic as it gets.
I saw this video and thought I might tempt Mr. Duck to ban me.
cxcxcxcxzzzzzzzzz
You're good until tonight
Can’t access YouTube at work.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
Ah, that's right, I can go on my iPhone
Saw the 30-second mashup with “Master of Puppets”. Hadn’t seen this one. Where’s the audio from? “Enter Sandman” acoustic sounds horrible.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
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