GameThread: Twins @ Orioles, 7:05
by Stacey on Mar 26, 2010 6:30 PM EDT
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PrintThe big news about tonight's game is of course the spring debut of Brian Roberts. The goal is for him to play five innings and get three at bats, followed by crossed fingers that he won't wake up tomorrow unable to move (I assume).
Pitching for the Orioles is Chris Tillman. This will be his fifth start of the spring. So far in 12 innings he has allowed 5 ER, 2 HR, and 5 BB while striking out 6. He pitched 5 innings his last time out so look for him to try to extend past that today. Scott Baker will take the mound for the Twins. Baker is having a brilliant spring as he's allowed just 1 ER in 14 innings and striking out 12 against only 2 walks.
| Minnesota Twins | Baltimore Orioles |
|---|---|
| Denard Span - CF |
Brian Roberts - 2B |
| Alexi Casilla - SS |
Miguel Tejada - 3B |
| Michael Cuddyer - RF |
Nick Markakis - RF |
| Jacque Jones - DH |
Matt Wieters - DH |
| Delmon Young - LF |
Adam Jones - CF |
| Brendan Harris - 3B |
Luke Scott - 1B |
| Wilson Ramos - C |
Nolan Reimold - LF |
| Brock Peterson - 1B |
Craig Tatum - C |
| Matt Tolbert - 2B |
Cesar Izturis - SS |
| Scott Baker - RHP |
Chris Tillman - RHP |
Brock Peterson is an awesome name. But it doesn't sound like a baseball player. It sounds like it should be either, "Brock Peterson, Attorney at Law" or "Brock Peterson, Private Eye."
The O's made some cuts this afternoon, optioning Michael Aubrey, Brandon Snyder, Josh Bell, and Rhyne Hughes to AAA Norfolk and Pedro Florimon to AA Bowie. Jonathan Tucker, Dennis Sarfate, Frank Mata, and Josh Perrault and been reassigned to minor league camp. That leaves the Orioles with 37 players on their ST roster.
Let's Go O's!
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Opening day lineup?
Minus Tatum that is….
by GeoffreyA on Mar 26, 2010 7:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I hope Atkins was watching
because Luke Scott showed him how its done
Bedard says he doesn't care and thinks goals are pointless.
I'm at this game right now
How I’ve missed baseball. Scott is looking pretty ok at first but I’m thinking he needs to stick to dh. Scott Moore looked real sloppy at 3rd in practice. Wiggington look amazing in practice. I was surprised. Tillman is doing ok. But his control is all over 2 walks and a hr..
by Parkinglotninja on Mar 26, 2010 7:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I talked to him after that.
He signed my shirt, he seemed ok.
by Parkinglotninja on Mar 26, 2010 8:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The Twins broadcasters are cracking me up
I’m not sure who they were talking about, but the one guy was really upset that some player had come onto the field wearing oakley sunglasses. Oh – and the same player had been hanging out with the guy’s daughter.
Bedard says he doesn't care and thinks goals are pointless.
I hope Tillman becomes more than a 5 to 6 Inning pitcher.
The 6 is fine unless you’re hitting 7 too.
by LoveForTheGame13 on Mar 26, 2010 8:07 PM EDT reply actions
I'd be fine with it if he's getting people out
Clayton Kershaw has been a 5-6 inning pitcher most of his career so far, and it is working out well. Tillman’s what, 21? I’m willing to let him grow into a 7 inning guy for a few seasons.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
Yeah, that's what makes me hopeful
The kid is only turning 22 in April and hasn’t had a full season yet. He has a lot of time to grow.
by LoveForTheGame13 on Mar 26, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
So Tillman was charged with 2 ER in 4.1?
Eh, not great, but he IS our 5th starter.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
Last AB for Roberts?
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
is that his third K?
Is that right?
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 Mar 26, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
First 3 ABs of the spring?
I’m not worried.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
Obviously, if the team wants to win games, they'll play Wigginton.
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 Mar 26, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, in top sixth, I noticed the Orioles top 4 hitters were all 0-2
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 Mar 26, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
baker had a perfect game going
jones ended it with a single.
if you pitch a perfect game in ST, does anybody care?
by twistedlogic on Mar 26, 2010 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Belated REIMOLD DONG!
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
Wayward O is at game, has picture of BRob on his website.
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
Do you keep score, Wayward?
I am a meticulous scorekeeper.
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 Mar 26, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
no but i'm sitting next to official mlb scorekeeper
figured out mystery of why mlb.com boxscores lag - it’s because i think the stringers are phoning them in every half-inning
those scorecards never have enough room to fit all ot substitutions
keeping score at NL games is ridiculous too
by twistedlogic on Mar 26, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't like anything but the Outside Pitch.
I hate anything else, even the official Orioles scorecards with rather large-ish blank squares. I just don’t see how III is a triple. I like shading in bases for hits and lines for non-hits.
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 Mar 26, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
but yeah, Outside Pitch would probably fail in ST
an NL game too, possibly.
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 Mar 26, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
i usually draw the bases in myself if i get the official o's program
by twistedlogic on Mar 26, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
it makes a rhombus rather than a square though.
Outside Pitch is cool. I know thems names. Especially David, I know that Outside Pitch Guy. And he knows me.
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 Mar 26, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
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