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Monday Bird Droppings

Justin Turner tags out Rajai Davis. That was dumb, Mr. Davis. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Game recaps of yesterday's win (did I spell that correctly? Not much practice lately) can be found here (Zrebiec)here (SFGate), and here (Ghiroli).

Orioles Insider: Bergesen not panicking
Brad Bergesen says he and Rick Kranitz have watched video, and he's going to get that sinker to sink. If Jeremy Guthrie and his fragile pysche can come back, you know 3E1N will. Dude doesn't lack for self-confidence.-duck

Tejada diagnosed with hip abductor strain | MLB.com: News
Miggi's still not expected to land on the DL. -duck

Baltimore Orioles’ 8-3 win over Oakland Athletics has many positives - baltimoresun.com
"I turned on the game and saw players lining up and smiling and fist-bumping each other. I saw the manager beaming and congratulating his coaches. Naturally, I thought: Wrong game. I'm looking for the Orioles." Oh, Kevin Cowherd, you're not as funny as you'd like to be. -duck

MLB Preview: Orioles vs. Mariners April 19, 2010
With an emphasis on the betting lines, because that's all that matters, right? -duck

IN THE MINORS: Norfolk lost 10-1Baysox lost 4-0Keys won 7-6, and Shorebirds lost 9-7.

Josh Bell fans four times in Norfolk game
He's not exactly giving Miguel Tejada any reason to think he'll be traded in July. -duck

Interview with Hitting Coach Mike Devereaux | Delmarva Shorebirds News
"Shorebirds radio broadcaster Bret Lasky caught up with new hitting coach Mike Devereaux on April 17th to talk about a variety of topics." -duck

Warming Up With Steve Johnson - Bowie Baysox
Steve Johnson answers questions about football. Wait, what? -duck

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it looks like Team gets to see donkey end of Seattle’s rote tonight and tomorror then Millwood v. Felix on Wed.

that shapes up as good as you could want …. you know, amid Return to Prominence

*RtP

by thewaywardO on Apr 19, 2010 8:06 AM EDT reply actions  

Nice.

I think Bergesen will have a good game today too.

by Y Not on Apr 19, 2010 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

Gosh, I sure hope so

Since the only guy making his case to replace 3E1N is Jake Arrieta, and promoting him would create a roster issue….and you know, I like Brad and hate to see him utterly helpless like he’s been.

Outs in baseball are like lives in Mario.

by Andrew_G on Apr 19, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

trembley says
All the mixing and matching, sometimes enough is enough with that.

here

but I don’t believe him

cxcxcxcxzzzzzzzzz

by Steve. on Apr 19, 2010 8:50 AM EDT reply actions  

Wins 2 of every 3 starts?

22 game winner. :)

"I strongly suggest watching the O’s play while on a powerful, legal, prescribed narcotic. All the COLORS!!!!! and that Dempsey really makes sense. " - Adam double bubble

by duck on Apr 19, 2010 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

I just checked and...

The only pitcher to win ROY and Cy Young in the same season was Fernando Valenzuela with the 1982 Dodgers.

Not saying Matusz will get it, but it would be cool.

"Real Orioles don't pout. Real Orioles don't gloat. Real Orioles just win."

by NewYorkOriole on Apr 19, 2010 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

doubt it'd happen again

even if matusz deserved it, there would be lots of bitching from the rest of the baseball world. generally, i’d tell them to go have a big mochachino of HARDEN THE FUCK UP, but my opinion doesnt count for much.

by twistedlogic on Apr 19, 2010 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

LOVED that video

Thanks for posting that

"I strongly suggest watching the O’s play while on a powerful, legal, prescribed narcotic. All the COLORS!!!!! and that Dempsey really makes sense. " - Adam double bubble

by duck on Apr 19, 2010 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

Just was checking stats online

and saw that after last night Matusz is the leading the league in strikeouts.

Playing on my iPod- Justin Bieber, Hanna Montana, Miley Cyrus, Miranda Cosgrove and The Jonas Brothers.

by Knubles and Bits on Apr 19, 2010 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

He's been great

Matusz’ 4.34 ERA is pretty misleading. His FIP is 1.85 and xFIP is 3.75. Based on the way he’s going I think that 4.34 will definitely drop.

I’d love to see his walks drop a bit, though, and maybe a few more ground balls. I’m confident he’ll get there.

This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873

by Stacey on Apr 19, 2010 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

id really like to see it drop

can you imagine the 2010 roy and cy young winner coming from the orioles. that would be birdland defined!

by Parkinglotninja on Apr 19, 2010 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

That ERA has alot to do with the pen

Sure, they were his runners, but a decent bullpen doesnt let every single possible inherited runner score. I don’t know the number off the top of my head, but i’d say at least 4 runs he’s given up have been actually given up by the bullpen.

"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!

by daveh873 on Apr 19, 2010 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

You would be correct.

It’s 4 runs (out of 9 allowed). Take those away, and his ERA is 2.41. If two of them score, it’s 3.38.

Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.

by Vuff on Apr 19, 2010 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

His WHIP is pretty darn good. 1.232

"I strongly suggest watching the O’s play while on a powerful, legal, prescribed narcotic. All the COLORS!!!!! and that Dempsey really makes sense. " - Adam double bubble

by duck on Apr 19, 2010 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

True.

And the k/9 is a whopping 11.1

This series is taking years off of my life.

by Knubles and Bits on Apr 19, 2010 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wow

"I strongly suggest watching the O’s play while on a powerful, legal, prescribed narcotic. All the COLORS!!!!! and that Dempsey really makes sense. " - Adam double bubble

by duck on Apr 19, 2010 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

I dont have an issue with the ground balls yet

Stats like that are meaningless until you get a much larger sample size. The walks are a bit high but you cant complain about his performance thus far at all.

"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law

by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 19, 2010 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

Aren't his walks heavily skewed by his first start?

1 BB in each of his last two starts seems pretty great to me.

Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck

by O'sFan21 on Apr 19, 2010 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

It's refreshing

He seems to have a really good head on his shoulders, to be able to go out there as the rookie of the staff and stop a losing streak like that.

by tjk on Apr 19, 2010 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

He didn't stop the losing streak

The offense busted out and stopped that losing streak.

Outs in baseball are like lives in Mario.

by Andrew_G on Apr 19, 2010 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

ummm

I would say he had at least SOMETHING to do with it. Since…you know…if the A’s had scored more than the O’s we would still have a losing streak…

Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck

by O'sFan21 on Apr 19, 2010 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

He pitched great

but for the most part, the starters have all been pitching great (except Bergesen). The Orioles won because the offense got it together for a game. I’m putting the “stopper” status on the bats for this one.

Outs in baseball are like lives in Mario.

by Andrew_G on Apr 19, 2010 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

I don't know.

I think it was a great joint effort.

Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck

by O'sFan21 on Apr 19, 2010 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

hopefully we can keep this winning thing going

if we can keep the offense alive, keep our starters well, and keep matusz away from any ball hit by billy butler i think this could MAYBE shape up to be a good year…i hope.. :/

by Parkinglotninja on Apr 19, 2010 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

we sure dug ourselves a big hole though

let’s just see where we’re at after the 12 games with the Yankees and Red Sox.

Outs in baseball are like lives in Mario.

by Andrew_G on Apr 19, 2010 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

I actually think we'll be okay

going through a crucible like the one this team just endured can actually have good long-term effects.

There’s no reason to be intimidated by the bigger teams when you had a 9-game losing streak against weaker competition.

To me the next 3 days are crucial. Play the M’s competitively (close games, win at least one of them), and I like their chances for the tough stretch, especially against the Sox who are in their own turmoil right now. But if we suck against the Mariners (get swept and/or make mental mistakes again), the next 12 could be brutal.

"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic

by zknower on Apr 19, 2010 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

the next 12 could be brutal. WILL BE

Matt Wieters Was Drafted 5th Overall Because The First 4 Teams Thought That Harnessing The Power Of Ten-thousand Suns Was Playing God.

by 17oriolesfan on Apr 19, 2010 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

Damn messed up sorry but i think the next 12 no matter wat will be brutal

Matt Wieters Was Drafted 5th Overall Because The First 4 Teams Thought That Harnessing The Power Of Ten-thousand Suns Was Playing God.

by 17oriolesfan on Apr 19, 2010 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

Eh, there are no definites in baseball

the O’s could get swept in Seattle and then sweep Boston. It’s been known to happen (maybe not with the Orioles, but still).

Dave Cameron mentioned that the M’s have 15 baserunning outs on the season so far, so it isn’t like we’re going up against the Yankees right now, so this seems like a good chance to regroup.

Of course, if Bergesen bombs again then who knows?

Outs in baseball are like lives in Mario.

by Andrew_G on Apr 19, 2010 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

True maybe we could sweep Boston but i dont think we could sweep both its either one or the other.

Matt Wieters Was Drafted 5th Overall Because The First 4 Teams Thought That Harnessing The Power Of Ten-thousand Suns Was Playing God.

by 17oriolesfan on Apr 19, 2010 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

Nah, 22 CGs

"I strongly suggest watching the O’s play while on a powerful, legal, prescribed narcotic. All the COLORS!!!!! and that Dempsey really makes sense. " - Adam double bubble

by duck on Apr 19, 2010 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cowherd with the “Orioles Nation” again. Ugh.

by BrianS on Apr 19, 2010 9:19 AM EDT reply actions  

Seriously

What’s so hard about “Birdland?”

"I strongly suggest watching the O’s play while on a powerful, legal, prescribed narcotic. All the COLORS!!!!! and that Dempsey really makes sense. " - Adam double bubble

by duck on Apr 19, 2010 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

Come on.

Cut the guy some slack. 9 or 10 times a year all he hears is Red Sox Nation this, Red Sox Nation that. I’m sure he’s just a little confused… the FUCKTARD SUCKSPOON.

"I do think the O’s have sucked balls this season. If that displeases you Luke, then oh well."-birdman

by dayzd toe on Apr 19, 2010 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

All the Sun guys seem to love "Orioles Nation"

I have no idea why they can’t just get behind “Birdland”.

I'm ready for a straight jacket. - Joe Angel, 4/17/10 (O's record: 1-11)

by Eat More Esskay on Apr 19, 2010 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

stacey posted a comment over there.

as did I.

I encourage others to do so as well. I’d love for it to become a story so that the issue can be addressed, so that they can run a stupid poll or something and their readers can tell them to STOP IT.

"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic

by zknower on Apr 19, 2010 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

haha wow you really ripped into him

Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck

by O'sFan21 on Apr 19, 2010 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions  

zk can take nine game losing streaks like it ain't no thing...

…but God help the columnist who, at the end of said losing streak, refers to “Orioles Nation”.

Is there even one person who would proudly proclaim themselves to be a member of “Orioles Nation”? I wonder if I would want to punch that person in the face.

I'm ready for a straight jacket. - Joe Angel, 4/17/10 (O's record: 1-11)

by Eat More Esskay on Apr 19, 2010 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

Next time someone at the Sun uses the term

Remind them that Red Sox and Steelers fans have actually gone back and forth at each other over who first used the term “Nation”. Those are two fan bases you just don’t want any association with. Besides, we get enough bullshit marketing from MBA types. No need to buy into one of the stupidest yet.

by drj on Apr 19, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law

by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 19, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stacey, you get some sort of email virus or something?

I just got 3 emails from you at the same time, and they looked a little sketchy.

by kba26 on Apr 19, 2010 10:41 AM EDT reply actions  

yeah, someone has hacked her account.

I just texted her about it.

"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic

by zknower on Apr 19, 2010 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

i just got one was bout Viagra in Canada

Matt Wieters Was Drafted 5th Overall Because The First 4 Teams Thought That Harnessing The Power Of Ten-thousand Suns Was Playing God.

by 17oriolesfan on Apr 19, 2010 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

you're fucked!!

Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck

by O'sFan21 on Apr 19, 2010 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

aye me too

Matt Wieters Was Drafted 5th Overall Because The First 4 Teams Thought That Harnessing The Power Of Ten-thousand Suns Was Playing God.

by 17oriolesfan on Apr 19, 2010 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

but was my shitty account on gmail just changed everything though

Matt Wieters Was Drafted 5th Overall Because The First 4 Teams Thought That Harnessing The Power Of Ten-thousand Suns Was Playing God.

by 17oriolesfan on Apr 19, 2010 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah I got that too

"Real Orioles don't pout. Real Orioles don't gloat. Real Orioles just win."

by NewYorkOriole on Apr 19, 2010 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

me too

From: Stacey Long
Subject: Habib Derbali

Not sketchy at all….

by PhilR8 on Apr 19, 2010 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

I got one

Adam Lauderbach rules!, was the subject, deleted as soon as I saw it.

In one game as a freshman at Miami, Wieters hit a two-run homer in the top of the ninth to put the Yellow Jackets ahead, then pitched the bottom of the ninth for the save. On that day, the God nickname was bestowed. - Sports Illustrated

Unofficial Leader of the Brain Matusz For ROY Campaign

by BaltimoreSportsFan on Apr 19, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah glad I didn't click

I got one that said “Pamela Kemp” with a weird link

by O Nina on Apr 19, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmm

Vanek will be missed, but I don’t know if he’ll be missed that much. Also, Boston had one of the worst home records during the regular season.

Maybe Vegas just saw that Buffalo allowed 5 goals (1 empty netter) vs. the worst offense in the league and assumed they’re falling apart.

by kramertoneman on Apr 19, 2010 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

thats what i'm thinking

i bet on buffalo. losing vanek is going to hurt, but i think ryan miller and the defense recovers.

by twistedlogic on Apr 19, 2010 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like the way you think, sir.

by kramertoneman on Apr 19, 2010 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

check out the FP

duck saw a quote from Cal Ripken at WNST.

"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic

by zknower on Apr 19, 2010 11:58 AM EDT reply actions  

Yes everyone I am sorry about the emails wanting you to buy viagra!

I think it’s all taken care of now.

This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873

by Stacey on Apr 19, 2010 12:13 PM EDT reply actions  

don’t be such a baby, kba26

HARDEN THE FUCK UP.

"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic

by zknower on Apr 19, 2010 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

zing!

"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic

by zknower on Apr 19, 2010 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Greened.

Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.

by Vuff on Apr 19, 2010 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

wouldn't that be an up arrow

This is the bestest picture of all the internets! http://bit.ly/aHdCBQ

by birdman on Apr 19, 2010 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

i see what you did there

"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic

by zknower on Apr 19, 2010 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

With an emphasis on the betting lines, because that’s all that matters, right?

you DID link to a site called “thespread.com”

by kba26 on Apr 19, 2010 12:14 PM EDT reply actions  

As much time as CC users spend on centsports

I figured it was needed.

"I strongly suggest watching the O’s play while on a powerful, legal, prescribed narcotic. All the COLORS!!!!! and that Dempsey really makes sense. " - Adam double bubble

by duck on Apr 19, 2010 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

OH SWEET

PHN is losing to the Rays 8-0 in the fifth inning in the annual Patriot’s Day game!

"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic

by zknower on Apr 19, 2010 12:36 PM EDT reply actions  

make that the 4th. top of the 4th! even better.

"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic

by zknower on Apr 19, 2010 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

that whole

“focus on run prevention” seems to be faltering just a bit…

Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck

by O'sFan21 on Apr 19, 2010 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm having a nice stroll through the comments at OTM

"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic

by zknower on Apr 19, 2010 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Rays are ridiculous

This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873

by Stacey on Apr 19, 2010 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn

Even Pat Burrell is hitting the ball today

by kba26 on Apr 19, 2010 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, he seems to be heating up... big day for him yesterday.

We don’t have to play TB until after the All-Star game, apparently, so I’m hoping Pat’s about to go on one of his crazy hot streaks.

Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.

by Vuff on Apr 19, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't want to jinx it, but...

Bartlett’s a homer from the cycle.

Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.

by Vuff on Apr 19, 2010 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well i just got a lot less excited about this game

realized i had lackey starting today for one of my fantasy teams

by kba26 on Apr 19, 2010 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

see, and I got MORE excited

I love the fact that it’s Lackey, the high-priced offseason cherry-picked acquisition, that shit the bed in Fenway on Patriots Day. It’s the icing on the cake.

"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic

by zknower on Apr 19, 2010 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's Patriots' Day here in MA

A trumped up holiday (I guess Baltimore should have a similar Star-Spangled Banner for the War of 1812).

The Red Sox score is flashed all along the Marathon route for the runners. Looks like the Rays are making a fine day of it. They are sweeping the competition Red Sox, and the “Nation” is not happy.

It’s the curse of trying to emulate the late 60’s early 70’;s Orioles with this ‘defense and run prevention". They forgot to look up the fact that the O’s had a great defense, but they also led the league, or were in the top three, in both OPS and OPS+ all those years.

by drj on Apr 19, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

For the runners?

I didn’t know Kenya was in Red Sox Nation.

Outs in baseball are like lives in Mario.

by Andrew_G on Apr 19, 2010 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oooh, nicely done

even if I am a fan of the guy. That, at least, was a creative illustration of a not-so-original idea.

"I strongly suggest watching the O’s play while on a powerful, legal, prescribed narcotic. All the COLORS!!!!! and that Dempsey really makes sense. " - Adam double bubble

by duck on Apr 19, 2010 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was just a joke, no political statement intended

I would hate to get grouped in with those crazy people.

by kba26 on Apr 19, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

And a darn good joke it was

"I strongly suggest watching the O’s play while on a powerful, legal, prescribed narcotic. All the COLORS!!!!! and that Dempsey really makes sense. " - Adam double bubble

by duck on Apr 19, 2010 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was just an excuse to beat up the Irish.

by BrianS on Apr 19, 2010 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

awesome

If we have some success against them in this upcoming series, I predict that catching on in posts like a houseafire.

"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic

by zknower on Apr 19, 2010 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

some success against them

Well, I’m not going that far. I just thought it was funny to see them sort of discount Garza for his success against the O’s. Guess he showed them.

by drj on Apr 19, 2010 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Millwood’s ERA is under 3 and he is 0-2.
Matusz’s ERA is over 4 (yes misleading) and he is 2-0.
Got to get the bats workin’ for everyone.
Wiggy for MVP

by craig3816 on Apr 19, 2010 12:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Wiggy is crushing the ball.

I’m happy for him.

This series is taking years off of my life.

by Knubles and Bits on Apr 19, 2010 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

More Red Sox schaudenfreude
Purely anecdotal, raging with frustration observation: The Sox were rolling like thunder last July and have never really looked good since that night they walked off the field in Baltimore with 2 outs, and then blew a 10-1 lead.

http://sonsofsamhorn.net/index.php?showtopic=55616&st=600

Even atheists believe in Matt Wieters

by wickedwitch on Apr 19, 2010 2:10 PM EDT reply actions  

The Curse of Birdland

I like it.

This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873

by Stacey on Apr 19, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Beautiful. And rec'd.

This series is taking years off of my life.

by Knubles and Bits on Apr 19, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Give Wiggy a full time job

Ty has never gotten an opportunity to play every day for an entire season, since 2003. This is a guy who hit 23 HR’s in 2008 on only 386 AB’s. I know past performance never equals future totals, but given the chance, with 500 AB’s he could hit over 30 HR’s. Isn’t that what the Orioles are missing, that big power bat? And its not like the guy can’t play a position, he can play three, 1st, 3rd, and 2nd. I’m sure he could also play RF or LF which he has in the past. I keep hearing talk of bringing in a guy like Carlos Pena, but if you look at some of the numbers you can see Wigginton had a better AVG and OPS in 2008. Give this guy a full time position and lets see what he can do. If he does good, you can trade him or keep him, and if he does bad, well its not like we were going to win this year anyways.

by UH-60 on Apr 19, 2010 3:05 PM EDT reply actions  

something tells me

they’ll manage to give ty some at-bats in the near future.

cxcxcxcxzzzzzzzzz

by Steve. on Apr 19, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'd much rather see him out there

every day than Luke Scott or Atkins…

Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck

by O'sFan21 on Apr 19, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

2008 was a career year for Ty, just like 2008 was the wrong kind of career year for Pena. Pena offers great defense as well. Pena’s real good, however Ty isn’t terrible, i never really loved his signing but didnt mind it because he is solid. Although i dont get the hatred for him, its not like hes fatkins or anything.

"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law

by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 19, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Eric Gagne retired today.

Not sure if anyone cares, but after looking back at his numbers from the year he won the Cy Young he was absolutely dominant that year.

This series is taking years off of my life.

by Knubles and Bits on Apr 19, 2010 3:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Was he the last relief pitcher to win Cy?

In one game as a freshman at Miami, Wieters hit a two-run homer in the top of the ninth to put the Yellow Jackets ahead, then pitched the bottom of the ninth for the save. On that day, the God nickname was bestowed. - Sports Illustrated

Unofficial Leader of the Brain Matusz For ROY Campaign

by BaltimoreSportsFan on Apr 19, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes he was. One of only nine all-time.

Gagne’s run of dominant closing for the Dodgers resulted in a 1.79 ERA, 13.3 K/9, and 152 saves over 2002-04, spanning 247 innings. Each of those years, he made the All-Star team and received Cy Young and MVP votes. He won the Cy Young in ’03, saving 55 games with a 1.20 ERA and 137 strikeouts in 82.3 innings.

This series is taking years off of my life.

by Knubles and Bits on Apr 19, 2010 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Player A vs. Player B

(Based on the stats so far)

Player A:

  • 4 HR’s
  • 10 RBI’s
  • 1.033 OPS

Player B:

  • 1 HR
  • 6 RBI’s
  • .495 OPS

Player A is Wiggy, Player B is Mark Teixeira.

In one game as a freshman at Miami, Wieters hit a two-run homer in the top of the ninth to put the Yellow Jackets ahead, then pitched the bottom of the ninth for the save. On that day, the God nickname was bestowed. - Sports Illustrated

Unofficial Leader of the Brain Matusz For ROY Campaign

by BaltimoreSportsFan on Apr 19, 2010 5:23 PM EDT reply actions  

the rays are a fucking good team

This is the bestest picture of all the internets! http://bit.ly/aHdCBQ

by birdman on Apr 19, 2010 5:47 PM EDT reply actions  

For real

They are seriously no joke.

This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873

by Stacey on Apr 19, 2010 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Luke at 1st today

Lou in LF, Reimold at DH, Wiggs at 3rd.

"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!

by daveh873 on Apr 19, 2010 5:58 PM EDT reply actions  

damnit

i guess im gonna have to try to like lou

by kba26 on Apr 19, 2010 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

DEAL WITH IT!

"I do think the O’s have sucked balls this season. If that displeases you Luke, then oh well."-birdman

by dayzd toe on Apr 19, 2010 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lugo or Turner at 2B?

This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873

by Stacey on Apr 19, 2010 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry

Here’s the whole thing:
1.Jones CF 2.Wigginton 3B 3.Markakis RF 4.Reimold DH 5.Weiters C 6.Scott 1b 7.Montanez LF 8.Lugo 2b 9.Izturis SS. Bergesen SP

"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!

by daveh873 on Apr 19, 2010 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

That one game winning streak was nice while it lasted

I'm ready for a straight jacket. - Joe Angel, 4/17/10 (O's record: 1-11)

by Eat More Esskay on Apr 19, 2010 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who knows?

I’m not completely embarrased by 2/3rds of our lineup.

"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!

by daveh873 on Apr 19, 2010 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

7 8 9 is pretty fucking awful though

Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck

by O'sFan21 on Apr 19, 2010 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes

as I said, I am not completely embarrased by 2/3rds of it. I AM completely embarrased by the other 1/3rd though.

"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!

by daveh873 on Apr 19, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha yeah I was just emphasizing how bad the back end is.

Who knows though maybe Lou can convince me that he can hit…

Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck

by O'sFan21 on Apr 19, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Weiters

Tsk, Tsk.

In one game as a freshman at Miami, Wieters hit a two-run homer in the top of the ninth to put the Yellow Jackets ahead, then pitched the bottom of the ninth for the save. On that day, the God nickname was bestowed. - Sports Illustrated

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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Apr 19, 2010 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I didn't catch that

It’s from rotoinfo.com. Don’t blame me.

"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!

by daveh873 on Apr 19, 2010 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

According to ESPN's power rankings

we are the worst team in baseball. Woo!

"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!

by daveh873 on Apr 19, 2010 6:47 PM EDT reply actions  

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