Thursday Bird Droppings
by Stacey on Jun 3, 2010 7:15 AM EDT
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PrintIn case you were paying no attention to anything last night, there were two big baseball events. The first was Ken Griffey, Jr.'s announcement that he is retiring. It was only a matter of time as the Kid had become an old, broken down man. Even though watching Griffey over the past few years was sad, I'm also sad to see him go. I was ten years old when Griffey debuted so I've really never known baseball without him. Check out MLB.com's story on his retirement, it has a lot of good video of the Kid in his glory days.
The other story of last night was of course the blown call by Jim Joyce to take away Armando Galarraga's perfect game. If you haven't heard it yet, here is audio of Joyce's post game interview. Hard not to feel bad for the guy. Galarraga called into Baseball Tonight and was just as gracious as could be about Joyce's mistake, saying sincerely, "Nobody is perfect." Really just a sad story all around. And because I never pass up an opportunity to link to Joe Posnanski, here are his thoughts on the game.
As for goings on in our organization, let's focus on the minors, shall we? Because the Orioles are depressing as hell.
The Shorebirds won 8-3 over the Greensboro Grasshoppers, the Keys won 3-2 on Billy Rowell's walk off RBI single, the Baysox won 8-5 with help from Tyler Henson, who hit a double and a home run, and the Tides lost 5-4 behind Troy Patton.
Arrieta: "I feel like I'm 100% ready."
Jake Arrieta and Steve Melewski make the case for the prospect's promotion. -Stacey
Orioles Insider: Scouts talk about Brandon Snyder
The scouting sessions continue at Orioles Insider with some sobering opinions on Brandon Snyder. -Stacey
Keys Outfield Avery Working Hard to Race Up Orioles Ladder | MiLB.com News
Just a puff piece on Xavier Avery by MiLB.com, but an enjoyable read about the young O's prospect. -Stacey
Checking in With the Farm Clubs - Low Minors
Dempsey's Army gives his observations on a number of players on the Shorebirds and Keys, and includes lots of good video of the guys. -Stacey
Orioles rumored to be going after a "top player" internationally
Baseball America is reporting that the Orioles are ready to step up their overseas spending and go after a top player. Let's hope. -Stacey
I guess if you really want to read about the "major league" team, here are some stories. But you'll have to click through the jump.
Recaps! You can read all the gory details of last night's loss from the Baltimore Sun, the Associated Press, and the Star-Ledger.
Orioles Insider: A scout's differing opinion on Matusz
An anonymous scout says not so nice things about our golden boy. A #3 starter at best. -Stacey
Daniel Robert Sullivan - EYE WEEKLY
Not really baseball related, but it turns out a number of Orioles, led by Jeremy Guthrie, just love going to see Jersey Boys in Toronto when they're in town. Ok. -Stacey
The Schmuck Stops Here: Eventful night
Does Schmuck read CC? PBR in the Gamethread, 6:06pm: Near Perfect Game Ken Griffey Jr retires Stanley Cup French Open Dave Trembley gets fired? Schmuck at 8:58pm: My friend Danny Knobler of CBSsports.com pointed out a couple of minutes ago that today would have been a perfect day if the Orioles had wanted to get some bad news out of the way under the cover of more important stories around the major leagues. -zk
CC eager to snap out of funk vs. O's | MLB.com: News
Hey, MLB.com? F you. -zk
Roberts targets June 10 for infield rehab | MLB.com: News
With notes on DH and Chad Moeller. -zk
Another suggestion Dave Trembley's time with Orioles could be limited - Daily Pitch - USATODAY.com
This passes for news? USA Today notices that Peter Schmuck wrote "when" and not "if". -zk
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This is just funny.
http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2010/6/2/1497125/mlb-taking-action-against-toronto
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all." -- Earl Weaver
That's funny
Along the same lines though, I feel the O’s need to be put on a Handicapping system like golf. If, say the MFY or Rays are considered as a baseline, or zero, the O’s should be given a Handicap of +5. This way, each time the O’s score it would count as 5 runs. Each time the they score it counts as 1 run. +5 might be wishful thinking for this team right now though. We still would lose more than we win.
Make the world a better place; punch a Yankee fan in the face!
Side note...
The schedule posted on the right side is still showing May. Can someone update that to June so I can see which teams will have the pleasure of embarrassing the O’s this month.
Make the world a better place; punch a Yankee fan in the face!
Good point
although the rest of my day is packed. not sure I’ll get to it until after 8:30 pm tonight.
When you watch the Orioles every night, a beer after dinner turns into a six pack WAY too many times. Stacey
Avery
You gotta love the line he’s putting up in A+ ball at 20 years old considering how “raw” he is. He’s still striking out a ton though, so hopefully he’ll start to learn how to recognize breaking balls and that’ll drop. I still expect huge inconsistencies but i’m encouraged by him and Hoes down at A+ so far
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
I do like it...
…but he’s getting caught stealing way too much for anyone, much less a guy with his speed.
He’s young and he’ll learn. But still.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
I'm not worried about his caught stealings
Crawford’s first season in AA he stole 36 and was caught 20 times. Its the minor leagues, as far as i’m concerned he should try stealing almost every time he’s on base just to learn.
That being said, he should be expected to improve in that area.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jun 3, 2010 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Would you rather have...
21st perfect game in Major league history…
or..
Be the First player in major league history to have an umpire apologize to you?
"Ohhh it's baad" - E. Smith
I've been thinking about it
And he can now claim to have pitched > a perfect 9 innings since he was forced to make 28 outs.
MLB should take the ball and put it in the HOF anyways and have both him and the umpire sign it. May as well embrace it, everybody wins here, he gets into the HOF and the umpire gets to feel slightly better as the achievement is still recognized. It would be worth mentioning that the umpire has been one of the better umpires for a long time too.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jun 3, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
You want to know something crazy?
Markakis is tied for the AL lead in intentional walks.
I don’t blame opposing managers at all. But it is crazy that a player on the worst team in baseball is the league leader in intentional walks.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
cuz everybody knows all they have to do is walk markakis
and nobody else in the lineup can hit. except lou of course.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Jun 3, 2010 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Well, that and...
he’d probably just end up walking anyway. Might as well do it on 4 softt toss pitches then have to make 6 or 7 high intensity ones.
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
that...
was an interesting way of dealing it.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
I have to admit,
I like the guy, but he’s making me want to change my avatar.
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all." -- Earl Weaver
Yeah he's just not that good.
It was fun while it lasted.
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
its true
3E1N fever has some nasty side effects
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jun 3, 2010 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
i wonder if it is the shoulder/shin/scared/just doesn't have it
and i dont think the bullpen is for him…maybe a trade?
I think he might be able to get it back,
because the biggest struggle he’s having — lots of walks — is inconsistent with what he’s done his whole pro career up until now. I really hope he does figure it out, but I’m not as optimistic as I was after his first start or two following the AAA stint.
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all." -- Earl Weaver
I'm sure the fix is is in has gotta be heart-broken.
"There's rock bottom, 50 feet of crap, then the Orioles."-Stacey
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jun 3, 2010 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Ken Griffey Jr.
Was the best player I ever watched play baseball.
Early game today, 10:05, anybody gonna watch?
Bring back Andino.
by WestcoastO'sFan on Jun 3, 2010 12:23 PM EDT reply actions
same
I’m at work with little to do today, i’ll at least be listening the whole time. Although its going to be brutal, like always.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jun 3, 2010 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Im thinking
I will watch this game during history class, dont tell anyone.
Bring back Andino.
by WestcoastO'sFan on Jun 3, 2010 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
you mean watching instead of working?
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
Love that photo
Where have you gone, Bob Wolcott?
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
Ken Griffey Jr. has been blown out of the news cycle
I came to camdenchat and all I got was this lousy avatar.
Anyone know who is pitching Sunday?
Matt Wieters Was Drafted 5th Overall Because The First 4 Teams Thought That Harnessing The Power Of Ten-thousand Suns Was Playing God.
Trying to decide wether im going to do the game or not.
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 Jun 4, 2010 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
ahhh matt fucking capps blew another goddamn save
when are the nationals gonna realize that drew storen should be closing games
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
Capps was lights out to begin the season
he’s just reverting to the norm now. That being said, I’d still take him over Gonzo in a sec…
Make the world a better place; punch a Yankee fan in the face!
agreed
he’s blown his last three saves. hasn’t looked even remotely good in any of the three.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
today's blown save should be on Guzman
or on the Nats front office for not having an actual right fielder
"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
true
but they shoulda put bernadina there instead of taking willingham out
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
This is the beginning of the end. Losting 3 in a row to the Astros??? Bye bye .500.
Shitty team falling back to earth.
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
if capps could pitch, they'd have won all three
came back from down 5-0 in the first game only to see capps give up 2 runs in 9th. took the lead into the 9th again in game three only to watch capps blow it again. they didn’t play shitty at all in any of the games. stammen didnt have a good start in game one, but he’s either going to the pen or AAA next week when strasburg returns. they need to give storen a shot to close tho.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
JOON SCHEDULZ!!!!
Thanks! Wow, we face the Gigantes & the Friars in back to back series, in their parks. How many runs do you think we can score off their pitching? Gonna be an ugly scene methinks….
Make the world a better place; punch a Yankee fan in the face!
goddamnit
if we lose power again…i’m gonna hurt somebody
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
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