Thursday Bird Droppings
by duck on Apr 8, 2010 7:00 AM EDT
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PrintGame recaps from yesterday's disappointment can be found here (Ghiroli), here (Zrebiec), here (MLB.com) and here (Roch).
Most popular question in the press box - MASN Sports
As expected, "Would Pie have caught that" was asked pretty often after the Reimold play. -duck
Orioles-Rays Preview - STATS Editor - MLB - Sporting News
"Baltimore (0-2) has been dismal in the clutch in this series, going 3 for 21 with runners in scoring position." That's your series in a nutshell, right there. -duck
Wrap up: Rays 4, Orioles 3 - baltimoresun.com
With your daily O's cartoon. -duck
Orioles Insider: Will JJ be OK?
"[Jim] Johnson said that he doesn't think it's that big of a deal and he's hoping to be ready if needed for Thursday's series finale or Friday's home opener. Apparently, he has some inflammation in his right elbow and he first started feeling the effects of it after throwing the first pitch to Carlos Pena in a perfect eighth inning on Tuesday." -duck
O's outright Andino to Triple-A Norfolk | MLB.com: News
"You got to treat it as motivation, I'll go down there and have fun -- that's it," [Robert] Andino said in a phone interview with MLB.com. "Of course it's better to be in the bigs and have fun, but I'm not going to sit back and mope." -duck
More post-game chatter - MASN Sports
"The story for us is the way Guthrie pitched," Trembley said. "That's Guthrie of 2008 right there. He pitched a great game. Located, pitched down, was aggressive with his pitches. You liked the way he pitched and he'll win a lot of games if he continues to go out there like that." Well, it would help if our lineup wasn't performing pathetically. -duck
Reimold talks about the Longoria double - MASN Sports
"It was placed pretty well," he said. "It was like 10 feet out of my reach or so, five or 10 feet, somewhere in there. It was just hit in one of those spots. Tough to get to." Reimold said he felt fine running on the turf. "Nothing unexpected," he said. -duck
Minor League affiliates begin play Thursday - MASN Sports
The Orioles' full-season affiliates begin play tonight. Here's a quick run-down of each team. -duck
Orioles Insider: Workers rush to get Camden Yards ready for home opener
Cool video clip showing workers getting ready for Friday's home opener. -duck
Orioles' opener hits record rating on MASN - Baltimore Business Journal:
Tuesday night’s Baltimore Orioles opener was the most-watched Orioles game in the history of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network, another indication the 2010 season is generating buzz among fans after 12-straight losing years. - duck
Minor adjustments | delmarvanow.com
Ryan Minor is making his own adjustment this spring to being manager of the Delmarva Shorebirds. "Before, I would just concentrate on the infielders and outfielders on the defensive side and their hitting. But now you have to worry about the guys who are pitching, everybody on the defense as well as positioning." -duck
Righty hangs a left at Salisbury | delmarvanow.com | The Daily Times
Matt Hobgood is excited to be with the Shorebirds, and had himself quite the road trip coming north from Spring Training. OK, not really anything exciting, but it was fun for him. -duck
O's concerned about ERA, RBI and R.S.V.P | delmarvanow.com
"It's a fair question to ask, for the success of your party (or the Orioles' 2010 season, for that matter) depends of the people you invite. And if you're going to commit to another season, you should know who's coming over." Cutely written overview of the O's 2010 lineup. -duck
Baltimore Orioles hope to emulate Tampa Bay Rays - St. Petersburg Times
Better than trying to be like the Pirates, I'd say. -duck
Orioles to Baysox: Keep grooming 'em! - The Capital
"Prince George's Stadium has been the proving grounds it seems over the last four seasons for the guys who are now firmly planted in Baltimore: outfielder Nolan Reimold, Wieters, starting pitchers Brian Matusz, Jason Berken and David Hernandez, and Nick Markakis (though he was with the Baysox a few years earlier than the formers)." -duck
And I always recommend taking a peek at the Baltimore Orioles' Press Pass, the same fact sheet handed out to the media each day.
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yeah.. what the hell?
Only pitched to a few batters… damn it.
he was pretty strong in his brief chances the last two seasons
And I’m well aware how much he sucked this spring, but I believe spring stats carry nearly no weight.
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 8, 2010 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions
5 BB/9? ERA of nearly 5?
even the projections give him a pretty high era and whip. not sure thats what i want as my closer.
I can only go off what he did last year...
And he was superb. I could care less about Florida.
by Wieters Wieners on Apr 8, 2010 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions
7 walks in 13 innings
i guess the era and the whip weren’t too bad. i still feel like he has absolutely no idea where his pitch is going to end up when the throws it. that kinda scares me.
by twistedlogic on Apr 8, 2010 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions
That was also my impression
It was the first time I had seen him pitch though, everything else was via radio.
But it’s a pretty subjective thing to say, is it not?
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by the fix is in on Apr 8, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I did
Because you used the same one as I did in the post game. It looked weird.
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Wow, didn't even notice. :) Sorry!
"How's that s---house of an Eastern Shore?" - William Donald Schaefer
So....
Where is everyone meeting up before the game on Friday… Ill be lingering between Pickles and the stadium in that medium near the 1000 porta-johns.
I'm going to be roving around the Harbor Place.
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 8, 2010 8:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Is there a Chuck E. Cheese in the Harbor?
by Wieters Wieners on Apr 8, 2010 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I don't believe so,
besides, robotic rats creep me out.
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 8, 2010 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions
so if you see a kid wearing a wieters hope shirt and the o's cap
say hi.
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 8, 2010 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't think we'll be near the harbor
What section are you guys sitting in at the game? We’re in 86.
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360
Upper deck, thrid base side.
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 8, 2010 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
I have 12 tickets in 206, and 4 in 64
We are rolling deep tomorrow.
Hagerstown representing.
by Wieters Wieners on Apr 8, 2010 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
God dammit, that's terrible.
But I appreciate the Krumpe’s shout out, if you don’t know, learn.
"I'd like to do something. We all would here," he added. "As I've said before, you just don't want to do anything stupid that you're thinking in May, 'What in the God's green earth was I thinking about?'" - Andy MacPhail 12/8/09
Yes.
My best friend in elementary and junior high lived right down the alley from krumpe’s, we ended up there a lot.
"I'd like to do something. We all would here," he added. "As I've said before, you just don't want to do anything stupid that you're thinking in May, 'What in the God's green earth was I thinking about?'" - Andy MacPhail 12/8/09
pure delicious
Although somewhat humorous. The workers wear gloves to be sanitary but also handle money with those same gloves…
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 8, 2010 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Ive never sat in the "Club Level" seats...
Are they any good?
by Wieters Wieners on Apr 8, 2010 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
yah
Awesome food choices, and every section has their own waiter(ess), and there’s a decent chance at catching a foul ball.
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 8, 2010 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I really like those seats
of course a couple summers ago I got to sit two rows behind the Orioles on-deck circle when Flatbrim blew a save against the Royals (right after he blew that save against the Nats during the Sunday nightmare thing) and everything else kind of sucks now….but I do really like the club level. Just high enough to see everything, just low enough to feel close to the game.
Bedard says he doesn't care and thinks goals are pointless.
I like club level a lot
but generally if I’m going to pay that much for tickets I prefer to be closer.
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I paid for mine about the same price I would pay for upper bowl Caps tickets. I go to a lot more Caps games than O’s games, so it wasn’t a big deal for me.
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 8, 2010 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions
I was at that game too!
Ended up moving down in the ninth inning, saw a drunk dude fall over like 5 rows. He was in a lot of audible pain!
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 Apr 8, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m wondering the same thing. I’ve got seats in 222 for Sunday.
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 8, 2010 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
club levels are worth it
for blasting hot days in July/August. Being able to take a between inning dip in the AC helps a lot.
Has there ever been a cooler Oriole than Eddie Murray? I mean, just straight up cool. Like a bad, suave dude. You know what I'm sayin'. COOL. SC 7/24/08
by 33 on Apr 8, 2010 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions
328
Upper box just right of home plate.
When do they start letting people in? I’m going by myself and want to get to wander around for a while. (Before ‘09, I hadn’t been since I was, like, 12, and I didn’t get a chance to do so last year.)
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
I think they open the doors at 1
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Ugh!
Fiance’s grandmother passed away last night, so now we have to head up to NY. Gotta find somebody else to take my tickets.
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
stubhub?
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 8, 2010 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Your priorities are firmly in place
Good for you to be there for your fiance. May you have safe travels.
"How's that s---house of an Eastern Shore?" - William Donald Schaefer
I'll keep you and WW posted
My dad may still be using them, but if not I’ll offer them up here.
Thanks
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
Oh I'm sorry
I hope your fiance is doing ok.
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I'm not sure what time we're getting there
We’ll be getting lunch at Faidley’s and then heading down to the general stadium bar area. I’ll keep an eye out for you in the crowd.
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hahah
Yes, I’ve seen you before, dork.
I’m short.
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Yeah... so... in that case...
You find me. LOL
by Wieters Wieners on Apr 8, 2010 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions
oh. right.
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I will be at the game!
Not sure how much before the game, though. Probably around 1pm. And now that I’ve been verified as probably not a serial killer, I’ll be able to find you guys!
I never verified that
I mean, the room did keep getting emptier and emptier. WHERE’D ALL THOSE BODIES GO?
Bedard says he doesn't care and thinks goals are pointless.
Can you believe it...
Tomorrow we will be back in the Yard already…. I cant effing wait.
Time to start my usher-schmoozing…. lol
I need help with my Iphone
Does anyone know what the best app is to watch baseball on their Iphone. I am thinking about buying the MLB.com at bat 2010 for $14.99. It sounds like it would be perfect. I could use some of your thougths on this. Thanks.
John S West Jr
by Adam double bubble on Apr 8, 2010 9:05 AM EDT reply actions
Yeah, really the only option
Though, keep in mind that regional blackouts are still in effect even on the iphone. Radio is solid on it, too, and you can pull up a nice little listing of news and highlight clips if you’re not into watching the whole game on the tiny screen.
Easily worth the $15, imo.
You get ingame video highlights, even if blacked out
It’s well worth the $15. Best app on the iPhone if you’re a MLB fan.
"How's that s---house of an Eastern Shore?" - William Donald Schaefer
Quick follow up on my post from yesterday
Pirates President Frank Coonelly in an online chat re: Bryce Harper:
It is far too early to opine as to whether we will select Bryce Harper if he is still on the board when we select with the second pick. If Neal and Greg Smith believe that Harper is the best player on the board, then we will select him regardless of his representative. As a point of reference, no player, including Harper, is the type of certain No. 1 selection as Stephen Strasburg was last year. In fact, there is probably no player in the 2010 Draft who is as highly regarded as Dustin Ackley was when he was selected second by the Mariners last year
Yeah, sounds like someone isn’t in on Harper at all.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
Or, is trying to scare the agent's demands down.
"How's that s---house of an Eastern Shore?" - William Donald Schaefer
yup, could be,
We weren’t on Wieters going into the draft. We were throwing out about picking up that college pitcher whose name escapes me at the moment. And that statement is typical PR drivel. It says nothing while trying to say something.
Too sexy for my hurt.
Well this promising
From MLB
.444 AVG vs. opposing starter
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 8, 2010 9:18 AM EDT reply actions
Lemme try that again
Brian Roberts: .444 AVG vs. opposing starter
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 8, 2010 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh god no
if he dives, he probably still misses it and there’s no sense risking any more injuries to this team on that rug.
I do think Pie would have had a better chance at it. Maybe he would have caught it and made a funny face like that time he ended a Tampa game last year.
Bedard says he doesn't care and thinks goals are pointless.
I don’t know but I have no doubt that Pie would have caught it. Hell, I think that’s a good chance Luke would have caught it. Reimold was about 1 or 2 steps behind from catching the ball. And I don’t think it’s a stretch to believe that Pie is about 1 or 2 steps faster than Reimold. Not to mention that Pie might have had a better jump.
Too sexy for my hurt.
How big of a dbag can a MFY fan be?
So we’re buying this townhouse from a yankee fan (big stupid banner in the front yard). Had the home inspection on Monday and there were some semi-major things that needed fixing (like the roof). The home inspection contingency was due back to them with our requests at midnight last night. We had just gotten the news about my fiance’s grandmother passing and didn’t get the signed contingency back to them until 12:15. So the question is, will the MFY fan have any sympathy for the situation and cut us some slack or will they say the contingency has expired???
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
Im bored...
Can we get some guesses on Matusz’s line tonight?
by Wieters Wieners on Apr 8, 2010 10:49 AM EDT reply actions
9.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 12 K
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Lol see below
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 8, 2010 10:57 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
pessimistic are we?
no seriously I’ll go 6 IP 6 K 1 BB 4 H 1 ER
Bedard says he doesn't care and thinks goals are pointless.
yeah, didn't even see that
but hey, the smart guys in the room are gonna think alike
Bedard says he doesn't care and thinks goals are pointless.
Nah, 9.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 26 K
He didn’t have to strike the 27th guy out because no one wanted to try to hit him.
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 8, 2010 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
"9.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 12 K"
and yet he still manages to lose (E3-player advances to 2nd on catching error, E3-player advances home on throwing error)
"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!
Ill be optimistic
6.2IP, 1ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 Ks
by Wieters Wieners on Apr 8, 2010 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions
9 IP 0 H 0 BB 7 K
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 8, 2010 10:56 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Oh amd
0 R
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 8, 2010 10:57 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I hope he gets through six.
But for the first start of the year, I’d take that.
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
That's probably pretty realistic
but I’m still hoping for better. It’s a tough lineup though.
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
Me too...
…but what I’m really hoping for is that Trembley doesn’t let Matusz go crazy with the pitch count. If Matusz throws over 110 pitches in his first start of the season, I’m gonna be pissed.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
The realistic line for Matusz
8 IP 4H 1BB 9K, no win due to another Gonzalez blown save
John S West Jr
by Adam double bubble on Apr 8, 2010 11:12 AM EDT reply actions
wah wahhhhh
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i love the debbie downer skits..
it’s great when the co-stars can’t even keep a straight face because she gets so ridiculous.
Hilarious
What a face.
John S West Jr
by Adam double bubble on Apr 8, 2010 11:21 AM EDT reply actions
Oh Goodie!
Tiger woods The Masters is on!
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 8, 2010 11:23 AM EDT reply actions
and you can watch it on the computer!!
I love that.
They have a really pretty website.
cxcxcxcxzzzzzzzzz
joe west: hero
Hero? Let's not go crazy.
How about..Joe West: Stopped Clock. Because they’re both right about twice a day.
"How's that s---house of an Eastern Shore?" - William Donald Schaefer
Eh
I do hate that cocky little hand gesture Jeter does when he wants time…..
"Real Orioles don't pout. Real Orioles don't gloat. Real Orioles just win."
by NewYorkOriole on Apr 8, 2010 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
ok guys
I have to miss the game tonight. Well at least the first half of the game. I’m so annoyed. I mean, it’s Brian Matusz day.
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I'll miss first 2 innings
Softball practice.
"How's that s---house of an Eastern Shore?" - William Donald Schaefer
Shoot, first 4 innings
Speech contest for her after SB practice – forgot!
"How's that s---house of an Eastern Shore?" - William Donald Schaefer
speech contest?
Is there anything that kid doesn’t do?
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She pitches AND talks?
that already elevates her above 90% of the major leagues
Bedard says he doesn't care and thinks goals are pointless.
LOL
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 8, 2010 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Just a reminder that it's still early:
Team W L
St. Louis Cardinals 2 0
Pittsburgh Pirates 2 0
Milwaukee Brewers 2 1
Cincinnati Reds 0 2
Chicago Cubs 0 2
Houston Astros 0 3
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 8, 2010 12:32 PM EDT reply actions
Pirates are breaking .500 this year or next
I’m calling it.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 8, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
and i'm probably crazy
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 8, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah....I'll take that bet a million times over
Bedard says he doesn't care and thinks goals are pointless.
With what?
You think Garrett Jones is going to keep hitting like this or something?
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
Its more in their pitching
I think they could have a set of 5 league average pitchers and they are all young. Also i think they were a bit unlucky last year, 12-22 in 1 run games. I think Mccuttchen and Jones will be good, not amazing. I like how they’ve accumulated high-upside low risk players at other positions (Mildedge, Clement, Crosby, Laroach, Cedeno) and i think when Alvarez comes up this year that will boost their team. I dont expect the world but i think .500 in the next couple of years is well within their reach.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 8, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Crosby, Clement and Cedeno have high upside?
I love McCutchen. And I like Ohlendorf too. But Duke, Maholm and Hart are garbage.
Alvarez can’t hit lefties at all, which as we’ve discussed re: Josh Bell, isn’t the biggest problem. But considering how much the Pirates need him to be awesome, kinda is.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
Duke isn't garbage
He isn’t a staff ace, but he’s totally useful. 4.38 career xFIP? Yeah, I’ll take that from a mid-rotation guy.
Bedard says he doesn't care and thinks goals are pointless.
My point is not that they have greatness
But enough mediocrity mixed with some good talent to be .500 in the near future. And they play in a crappy division.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 8, 2010 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Opening Day in the minors!
Norfolk has Tillman facing Jeremy Hellickson of the Rays in a great matchup.
Bowie opens at home against Richmond, I can’t find the starters but I’m guessing it will be Britton for the Baysox.
Frederick is playing the Reds affiliate Lynchburg. Rick Zagone is facing someone I’ve never heard of named Matt Fairel.
Delmarva is playing at Greenville, and Ryan Berry makes his debut against Yeiper Castillo.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
It is Britton.
http://masnsports.com/steve_melewski/2010/04/minor-league-affiliates-begin-play-thursday.html
I’m gonna try to keep a closer eye on at least the high minors this year. Exciting stuff today.
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
I plan on going to a few Baysox games this year. I used to go all the time as a kid, but haven’t been in 10-15 years.
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 8, 2010 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice new layout for MASN
I’ll be trying to put up regular minor league updates here all season too. Lots of exciting things happening throughout the minors – Ohlman is with Delmarva, Avery and Hoes are debuting in Frederick, Joseph and Florimon and Waring in Bowie and of course Snyder and Bell in Norfolk.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
Not everything works in Chrome
But yeah, I like it for the most part. Only concern is that a lot of actual content looks like those “Lower your interest rate” ads I see around the web, so my first inclination is to gloss right over them, and then before I know it, I’ve glossed all the way to the bottom of the page. But the layout itself is a huge improvement.
Must… resist… urge… to… badmouth… WNST’s website……
that's the worst website
especially considering the fact that they are constantly playing up their online presence.
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I still use Firefox.
Does Chrome have add-ons that block ads? I love AdBlock Plus so, so much.
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
They're called "extensions"
and I actually didn’t know about them until your comment inspired me to find out. I just installed AdBlock.
adblock for chrome
is kinda lame. it still loads the ads and then it just hides them, so pages seem to take longer to load. firefox’s is great.
cxcxcxcxzzzzzzzzz
I LOVE Chrome for a browser...
Its all Ill use. I feel dirty when I have to use someone else’s CPU and get stuck with IE.
by Wieters Wieners on Apr 8, 2010 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Great AAA matchup!
I’d like to watch that.
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If all goes as planned...
….I expect that matchup will happen pretty often for the next few years.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
I've got to miss Tillman tonight, unfortunately
But I’ll catch Arrieta (I’m assuming) tomorrow night.
Minor League rotations are set.
Norfolk: Chris Tillman, Jake Arrieta, Alfredo Simon, Troy Patton and Brandon Erbe.
Bowie: Zach Britton, Steve Johnson, Chorye Spoone, Ryohei Tanaka and Tim Bascom.
Frederick: Rick Zagone, Ryan O’Shea, Nate Nery, Cole McCurry and Oliver Drake.
Delmarva: Ryan Berry, Jake Cowan, Matt Hobgood, Jesse Beal and Tony Butler.
http://masnsports.com/steve_melewski/2010/04/finally-all-the-minor-league-rotations-are-set.html
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
I would have thought Fabrizio would have gotten a shot
But I guess Cowan outpitched him in minor league camp.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
That's too bad
Fabrizio was pretty strong last year and is an interesting story. Guess he’ll go to Aberdeen?
Bedard says he doesn't care and thinks goals are pointless.
I'd guess he'll be the next starter...
….when one of those five gets hurt.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
Tony Butler
I was thinking he could be a sleeper pick in that trade; but instead he went into a full blown coma. Not only still in low-A, but the #5 in low A. Not good for a 22 year old in his 5th season.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Apr 8, 2010 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
He's been hurt a lot...
…and hasn’t pitched much.
And I wouldn’t put too much stock in the rotation order for the minors. It isn’t like Brandon Erbe isn’t a good prospect because he’s fifth in the Norfolk rotation and Simon is third.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
That Norfolk rotation is stacked.
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 8, 2010 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Even with Simon.
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 8, 2010 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I wasn’t disappointed at where he is in that rotation, but the fact he is still in that rotation.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Apr 8, 2010 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
If he's still there at midseason, I'll agree
For now, I’m looking at it like Spoone starting last season in the GCL and then in Aberdeen. He’s building his way back from a long injury layoff.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
You're right generally though
Butler has been a disappointment.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
I just made a bet over at DRaysBay
If Longoria gets an extra base hit off of Matusz, he gets to pick my avatar for a week. If he doesn’t, I get to pick his.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
we should make more of these bets here
Who WANTS A PIECE OF ME?! I’m open to any bet involving my avatar for tonight’s game. Although, I’m going to miss a good chuck of it because of prior commitments. But still open to a bet.
Too sexy for my hurt.
Real bets should involve money
Like, betting money that Tejada will GIDP in a clutch situation. I like those kind of bets.
Pfft
I don’t want any of your body parts. I just want the money you were gonna use to feed your children.
I'm all about sig line bets
Winner gets to choose the loser’s sig line for a week. Bloody Elbow does it. So funny to see these hardcore MMA guys with Justin Bieber (sp?) lyrics as a sig line for a week.
"How's that s---house of an Eastern Shore?" - William Donald Schaefer
It’s on then. It’s on like donkey kong. Let’s do it Duck. How about a bet involving Mike Williams. If he blows a save this week (or maybe if he records a save), then the winner gets to pick a sig line for next week. What do you say?
Too sexy for my hurt.
and this bet extends to anyone
if you dare to take on the mighty birdman. if you’re interested, let’s negotiate the details.
Too sexy for my hurt.
First, I have to figure out who Mike Williams is.
"How's that s---house of an Eastern Shore?" - William Donald Schaefer
Within the next 7 days...
I’m ALMOST willing to say he does both.
Screw it, I’m going with it. Starting tonight….
I say he gets at least one save and blows at least one. Sig line bet for a week.
And those SLAYER lyrics are gonna look real nice on your sig line.
"How's that s---house of an Eastern Shore?" - William Donald Schaefer
So, I only have through Saturday?
Not a large enough sample time. I saw he blows one. But give me Sunday as well.
"How's that s---house of an Eastern Shore?" - William Donald Schaefer
I SAY he blows a save.
Stupid keyboard….
"How's that s---house of an Eastern Shore?" - William Donald Schaefer
so either tonight, Friday night, or Saturday night
You can pick if he either picks up or blows a save. I personally think he’ll pick up a save, if you want that bet, that’s fine.
Too sexy for my hurt.
and if he does neither
then we’ll just go with a simple, does he get a save opportunity or not.
Too sexy for my hurt.
And if I win
I’m leaning towards, “My name is Bill Duck, and I’m a lollygagger.”
Too sexy for my hurt.
Let's not use the first name
Makes it too easy for my employer to find me on here. :)
"How's that s---house of an Eastern Shore?" - William Donald Schaefer
Rec'd
did anyone else catch this? it’s great.
"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!
I can't wait for someone to win a bet with Dave
and make him post Springsteen lyrics.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
your next Dave
My sig line is definitely open the week after next and hopefully next week.
Too sexy for my hurt.
F you
I bet David DeJesus outperforms at least one of your fantasy OFers this year. Probably Felix Pie.
WHAT NOW!?
"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!
you're mean
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I'm down for some betting.
Should we do a seperate fanshot for daily bets or just do it in the daily threads?
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 8, 2010 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
oh i'd be willing to make a bet with you, twisted or duck
for profile pic.
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 8, 2010 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m down. What do you have in mind?
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 8, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
How about who Tillman will replace in rotatation when he comes up?
I’ll take Guts. Do you approve?
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 8, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
That might take too long.
I was thinking something week to week maybe.
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 8, 2010 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
How about
I’ll take Matusz to have 6 or more K’s tonight. Wager will be sig line for 7 days. Accept?
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 8, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I refuse to make any but anti-Matusz
How about who allows less hits today and tomorrow, 3E/Matusz, I’ll take Matusz.
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 8, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Matusz too,
but I’ll take the bet. It’s all in good fun anyways.
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 8, 2010 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
What does that sig translate to anyways?
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 8, 2010 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Bow before your captain!
It’s from when Ovechkin was promoted to Captain, so I could use a new one anyways.
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 8, 2010 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I figured it had something to do with Ovechkin
That or that the other russian Alex dude.
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 8, 2010 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't wait to see your new avatar
probably gonna be that creepy dog-person gif taken from that WTF Japanese commercial.
that's just horrifying thinking about 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 8, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Something about Dundalk awoke your inner gambler
Now it can’t seem to go back to sleep.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 8, 2010 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
my inner gambler never sleeps
I will gamble on pretty much anything.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
I have $500 on the Blue Jays this afternoon
If they win, I get $750 (plus my $500 back)
They are +150 with Romero
by Wieters Wieners on Apr 8, 2010 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like Im gonna cash the ticket.
Next bet…. $600 to win $500 on the Angels tonight @ 10
by Wieters Wieners on Apr 8, 2010 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
so what are you gaining?
even if you win, you lose $100. Why would you make a bet where you have no chance of earning more money?
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 8, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, they give the money back.
didn’t know that.
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 8, 2010 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah...
Well you never really pay if you win. Its online. You put your stake up of $600 and if you lose, they take it. If you win, they credit your account the $500 (the profit).
by Wieters Wieners on Apr 8, 2010 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Where you doing this at?
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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 8, 2010 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
My nominee if you win
http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2006/1204/otl_scott01_300.jpg
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
here
http://www.draysbay.com/2010/4/8/1410509/matt-garza-shines-in-rays-4-3#34132730
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Oh gosh.
Roch is filling in for Palmer tonight. He doesn’t know for how many innings, but…
http://masnsports.com/school_of_roch/2010/04/kubatko-the-reliever.html
…Maybe I should head down to Columbia tonight and listen to what I can on the radio, instead of waiting till tomorrow morning…
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
I know we bust on Roch a lot
and most of the time, it’s deserved.
But it’s possible the guy does a decent job tonight. He does know a lot about the O’s, and is a MD native. He writes (however well you may judge it) for a living. It’s possible this isn’t a train wreck.
Possible, mind you. Not probable.
"How's that s---house of an Eastern Shore?" - William Donald Schaefer
I don't hate Roch,
but putting Roch in for Palmer is like Andino playing for B-Rob. It’s not the end of the world, but you’d really rather not do it unless you have to.
In all seriousness, I wouldn’t mind him for 2 or 3 innings. He may often be juvenile in his blog (which is the main reason he annoys me), but I don’t recall him being so when he’s on TV (even though he often reuses a lot of the jokes from his blog).
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
I'm sure he's not MASN's first choice
but since Palmer is down, Gary is out, Dave Johnson is committed to pre and post game (he’s my first choice), I guess they went to Roch. Actually, Steve Melewski has the more tradional broadcast voice, I’d go with him.
"How's that s---house of an Eastern Shore?" - William Donald Schaefer
head to columbia?
why?
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 8, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Short version:
I live in Eastern PA; my dad lives in Columbia and I shipped some new O’s gear I bought to his house.
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
Ok, just curious 'cause I will in Columbia.
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 8, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Matooz
Brian Matusz has already won the AL ROY in my eyes:)
by No More Steroids Please on Apr 8, 2010 2:26 PM EDT reply actions
Watching the Rangers game...
they have the centerfield camera lined up with the mound and home plate and raised so you’re looking down on the pitcher and batter. It’s a little weird but completely brilliant: now you can see the true location and movement of pitches. So simple and so smart!
Bedard says he doesn't care and thinks goals are pointless.
And C.J. Wilson is a monster
He’s been getting out of jams with alot of Ks
by Wieters Wieners on Apr 8, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Big bomb from Vernon Wells...
May have just saved my ass…
You still watching Andrew?
by Wieters Wieners on Apr 8, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, I checked out
C.J. Wilson’s tightrope walk was more tense than The Hurt Locker, I had to to divert my eyes.
Bedard says he doesn't care and thinks goals are pointless.
Since we're talking about gambling....
Wouldnt you think the Os have at least a 50/50 chance of winning the game tonight? Vegas has the Orioles at +180 (meaning for every $100 you bet, you get $180 profit in return), or $280 total. And Tampa is -200 (which means every $200 you bet, you get $100 profit).
That being said, it looks like the Orioles are certainly a great bet getting almost 2-1 odds with Matusz pitching. Call me foolish, but I havent been overly impressed with Tampas lineup. I mean, 4 runs a game isnt blowing me away. Lets hope B-Rob comes around, we get hits BEFORE the home runs, and our bullpen holds on late.
Cheers,
Stop it Phillies!
You mustn’t lose to the Natinals, my centsports bet depends on YOU.
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 8, 2010 4:54 PM EDT reply actions
I just need that game to end by 7:05
So my bar will put the Orioles game on. I love the free extra innings weeks.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Apr 8, 2010 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Jim Johnson says he's fine
And is ready to pitch, per Roch:
http://masnsports.com/school_of_roch/2010/04/quick-injury-updates.html
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
I got my lucky O's hat on.
The O’s are undeafeted* when I wear 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
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Apr 8, 2010 5:09 PM EDT reply actions
*undefeated*
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 8, 2010 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
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