Birds Up, O's Down for June 28-July 4
by duck on Jul 5, 2010 6:00 PM EDT
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Here's a weekly look at players making an impact, for good and bad, for the Orioles this week:
Birds Up
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Cesar Izturis (SS) - The crafty veteran had a great week at the plate, going 8-for-21, 1 RBI, 0 BB, 2 Ks for a .381/.381/.476/.857 slash line. He's not going to hit for power, but hitting for average would be a refreshing change. |
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Corey Patterson (LF) - Corey's fighting to keep his playing time, and a week that included 10-for-24, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 BB, 6 Ks, 1 SAC, .417/.440/.583/1.023 is a pretty good way to ensure you're name's in the lineup when Felix Pie comes back, even if it's not in left field. |
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Nick Markakis (RF) - Nick did what Nick does this past week, going 7 for 22, 2 2B, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 3 BB, 6 Ks, .318/.385/.545/.930. The power may be down, but the AVG is back up to 2008 levels. |
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Brian Matusz (LHP) - Brian was back in a big way this week. 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 8 Ks and just 3 BB. IT was a great reminder of why we were excited about his 2010 season four months ago. |
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David Hernandez / Jason Berken (RHP) - They get to share an entry, since they didn't pitch that much this week. Beside from the solo HR that Berken surrendered in Matusz' win, the two were lights out. Hernandez went 0.2 IP hitless in his one appearance, and Berken gave up just 3 hits in 3.0 IP with the one run allowed. |
O's down
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Miguel Tejada (3B) - Miggi went 5-for-26, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 4 Ks., 0 BB for a .192/.192/.346/.538 slash line. So much for being one of the toughest in AL to K. |
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Scott Moore (2B) - Scott went just 1-for-10 for the week. If the O's had anyone with an infielder's glove who could hit his weight at Norfolk (I'm looking at YOU, Robert Andino), Moore would have been long gone. |
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Luke Scott (LF/DH) - Just when the Orioles were going to the city of his favorite batting practice pitchers, Luke gets hurt. On a game-winning home run trot. Only the Orioles... |
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Ty Wigginton (1B) - Ty went just 1-for-24, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 BB, 3 K for a .042/.115/.167/.282 slash line. He may have been an All-Star for the first six weeks of the season, but he sure isn't hitting like one now. |
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Kevin Millwood & Jeremy Guthrie (RHP) - They get a joint entry because their efforts equally stunk this week. Millwood gave up 6 ER in just 5.0 IP, and Jeremy Guthrie did even worse with 6 ER in just 4.0 IP. Jake Arrieta's still learning to pitch in MLB. These two don't have any excuses. |
Dishonorable mention: Josh Bell (6 Ks in 3 games, hurt himself on a ridiculous swing), Mark Hendrickson (for a typical Hendrickson performance on Monday), and Frank Mata, for still being on this team.
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Ouch, giving Josh Bell a dishonorable mention on his first week up?
That’s cold, duck.
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
1 K, 2K, 3K...
AH HA HA
That’s his first 3 games, by the way…
"Overdrive the sound and make it sound pretty rude." - Jimmy Page
In his defense, he has no business being in the major leagues
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
Before he was called up, I certainly thought he wasnt ready
but that was largely due to his struggles against left handed pitching. That he’s doing so poorly in the majors against just right handed pitching is a little surprising.
Again, why?
He strikes out currently in 1/4 of his at bats against AAA pitching. Of course he’s going to get made to look foolish by major league pitching, especially his first few games.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
I knew the overall K% was bad, i didnt realize it was that bad against lefties and righties
consider me slightly less surprised
adam jones also struck out at that rate in AAA...
looks to be a skill that translates pretty easily from the minors to the majors
But then again, I don't grade on a curve
"Overdrive the sound and make it sound pretty rude." - Jimmy Page
Except for Jake Arrieta
He’s special. :)
"Overdrive the sound and make it sound pretty rude." - Jimmy Page
but he actually has shown he can be decent at the MLB level
josh bell has done nothing strikeout
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
well he isnt very good
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
ESPN just said the Oriole's were close to announcing a new manager.
I just turned it on and missed who it was. Anybody have any info on this?
Insert something witty here.
by Knubles and Bits on Jul 5, 2010 9:19 PM EDT reply actions
I'd be happy with that.
Out of what is available right now, midseason, he is probably the best option.
Insert something witty here.
by Knubles and Bits on Jul 5, 2010 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
not the worst option
If i recall correctly he’s handled young players well through his career. Thats the biggest key.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 5, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
He's know to be pretty abrasive and would likely wear out his welcome pretty quickly
but I think that could be exactly what this team needs. Have Showalter come in and whip everyone into shape for a few years, and then start looking for the manager thats gonna win us a world series.
Rosenthal tweeted that they were zeroing in on Showalter
That’s all I’ve seen.
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
This is the most recent story on the website
Headline: Buck Showalter, Baltimore Orioles continue to talk about manager job
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5356703
Baltimore is Baltimore. That's kind of what I know. - Manny Machado, 6/7/10
by Eat More Esskay on Jul 5, 2010 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok so I just saw the segment again.
This time I caught it from the very beginning and they said “The O’s met with Buck Showalter for a second time today and appear to be getting close to reach an agreement.” All I hear the first time was “close to reaching an agreement.” So nothing new then.
Insert something witty here.
by Knubles and Bits on Jul 5, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I just saw a crawler at the bottom of ESPN that said the same thing, but also
“The Orioles have not officially offered him the position.” The use of officially makes it sound pretty close.
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
thats cool, i guess.... i was starting to like Wedge though.
Let’s here complaints about Wedge so Im not bothered that the O’s hire Showalter instead.
As a Cleveland native, I can say that you don't want Wedge....
Only dude to underperform his PECOTA projection consistently. He killed the Indians….
yeah, but Buck Showalter?
Uhh, Showalter? That guy makes me want to vomit. Thankfully I don’t think managers matter much.
Librarians are hiding something
by dfa on Jul 6, 2010 2:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I love it as a short-term solution
He may be the kick in the ass this team needs for the next 2 years. Then, when we’re ready to be good, we’ll go get someone else. Like Ozzie Guillen. :)
"Overdrive the sound and make it sound pretty rude." - Jimmy Page
well, trembles certainly lost us a handful on his own...
So they matter some
Just because you know how to read, doesn't mean you'll like the book.
by arlingtonOsFan on Jul 6, 2010 3:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
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