Friday Bird Droppings
by duck on Aug 6, 2010 9:43 AM EDT
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PrintRecaps of last night's win can be found at Orioles.com, The Sun, LA Times, and MASNsports (with post-game Buck).
School of Roch: Passing the Buck quotes
"Manager Buck Showalter was asked about the Orioles' refusal to become deflated after Torii Hunter's game-tying three-run homer off Jason Berken in the eighth inning. It led to my favorite quote of the night: "I looked for that," he said. "It's part of playing, not only in the big leagues, but in the American League. Big, strong, hairy guys here. They hit it where the grass doesn't grow. And that's part of playing in this division, this league. That's part of it. We've got some big guys, too. Maybe not as hairy."
O's Hernandez placed on 15-day DL | orioles.com: News
"The Orioles' 9-7 win over the Angels on Wednesday wasn't without consequence, as reliever David Hernandez left the home clubhouse on crutches and is headed to the 15-day disabled list with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain."
Showalter stresses holding runners | orioles.com: News
The New Sheriff In Town says the O's starters need to learn how to hold runners, and they'd better do it in the minor leagues, too. Brian Matusz allowing for steals in six innings on Wednesday probably didn't help his mood.
Orioles Insider: Three straight wins: Pitching, luck or Buck?
"Then again, it has been only three games. Anything can happen in three games. It’s too small of a sample size to mean anything. And, really, two of the wins were nearly turned into defeats. So maybe it is just luck shining on the Orioles briefly before they go back to their losing ways." Did Dan Connolly just use the term "small sample size" in a newspaper? Is he going to get fired now?
Ozzie Guillen: Has praise for Buck Showalter - chicagotribune.com
"One thing I know for sure," Guillen said Thursday, one day before the Sox open a four-game series in Baltimore, "those guys are going to play better for him for some reason. Buck is the type of guy who demands players, day-in and day-out, play good baseball." Man, if even Ozzie Guillen is saying nice things about Buck, I'm started to get scared.
Steve Melewski: The Showalter-Wieters dugout conversation
In Wednesday's game, Buck Showalter and Matt Wieters had what appeared to be a pretty one-sided and stern conversation in the dugout. Turns out Buck was explaining why he didn't want Matt to throw down in that situation, and Steve shares all the details. I don't know why, but I found this discussion of strategy to be fascinating.
Orioles to honor Jim Gentile for belated 1961 RBI crown | orioles.com: Official Info
The Orioles have announced that they will honor former Oriole great Jim Gentile in a special on-field ceremony on Friday, August 6, before their 7:05 game against the Chicago White Sox.
Jones, Guthrie live chat on MASN - Orioles, Nationals, Ravens on MASNsports.com
"[S]tarting at noon, MASNsports.com will feature a pair of Orioles live chats with O's outfielder Adam Jones and right-hander Jeremy Guthrie. Jones and Guthrie will sit with O's beat reporter Steve Melewski to talk Orioles baseball, probably some Showalter takeover, and whatever you, the fans, want to know."
Baseball card show: Collectors Convention has it all - baltimoresun.com
"With nearly 1,000 dealer and exhibitor spaces, the National can prove daunting to even seasoned collectors. It's almost impossible to take in the whole thing in a day; anyone used to the church-hall baseball card shows that usually attract a dozen-or-so vendors may faint when they walk inside and see rows of memorabilia collectors stretching as far as the eye can see."
Buck Brings his Broomstick: Baltimore Orioles Sweep the Angels
Camden Chatter Robinson70WS is trying his hand at blogging the O's these days. Speaking from experience, it's tougher than it looks. So give him some love by reading his story on the Angels series and Buck Showalter so far. The first part is mostly recap, but the second half is a pretty good personal perspective. -Stacey
AROUND THE LEAGUE
RealClearSports - Aubrey Huff Finds Home in San Francisco
I am really, really happy for Aubrey Huff. I don't really care about the Giants all that much, but I'm rooting for them for his sake. I don't know how much the guy who wrote this knows about baseball, but he kind of seems to be in love with Huff Daddy. And who can blame him?
Oh, Hanley! Marlins' Ramirez hustles into OF, makes great throw - Big League Stew
Hanley Ramirez figured his new LF might have problems with a ball, so he went to back up the play. What follows is the deepest assist throw from a SS you'll ever see.
Maddon: This is why Rays need "a real baseball field" | St. Petersburg Times
"It just needs to be a real baseball field, where if you were to lose the pennant by one game and look back on a game like that becasue the roof got in the way, you’d be very upset. "
Chasing the Rangers " blog maverick
Mark Cuban gives his take on bidding for the Rangers.
IN THE MINORS
Shorebirds' playlist has more than chin music | delmarvanow.com | The Daily Times
"In a perfect world, Tom Phelps would enter each relief appearance wearing a cape. The Delmarva Shorebirds pitcher envisions himself charging out of the left-field bullpen, an orange and black cloth covering his back, with the World Wrestling Entertainment's New Age Outlaws theme song blasting over the loudspeakers to announce his appearance."
MINOR LEAGUE RESULTS
Bailey Turns Back Tides in Bats' 6-0 Shutout | Louisville Bats News
Homer Bailey had a season-high nine strikeouts and extended his scoreless innings pitched streak to 13.2 innings while Todd Frazier's home run jump started a five-run second in the Bats 6-0 shutout of Norfolk.
Baysox Hound Sea Dogs | Bowie Baysox News
Bowie Baysox closer Pedro Beato protected a one-run lead in the bottom of the ninth inning as Bowie topped the Portland Sea Dogs 4-3 Thursday afternoon in Portland. Beato, pitching in consecutive games for the third time this season, recorded his team-leading 13th save by retiring the Sea Dogs in order. It was the only inning the Baysox retired the Sea Dogs in order.
SERIES OPENER RAINED OUT IN WINSTON-SALEM | Frederick Keys News
The first game of the four-game series in Winston-Salem was postponed due to inclement weather. The Keys and Dash will play a doubleheader on Friday night at BB&T Ballpark.
How Sweep It Is: Power win a pair | West Virginia Power News
The West Virginia Power swept a doubleheader with Delmarva Thursday evening at Appalachian Power Park, winning 4-3 in extra innings in game one and 5-1 game two. The two victories extended the Power winning streak to a season-best five games and gave West Virginia its first series sweep of the season.
Jammers Blow Out IronBirds | Aberdeen IronBirds News
The Jamestown Jammers scored six runs on three triples in the fifth inning on Thursday night at Ripken Stadium, as they pounded the Aberdeen IronBirds 11-1.
Bluefield had the day off
Maybe they can take some hitting practice, because they're eighth out of ten in the Appy League for team average.
The GCL Orioles lost 6-3
Martin Serrata wen 3-for-4, but he was the only Orioles to do much of anything. It did increase his team-leading average to .291. No other Orioles starter finished the game with an average higher than .241, and seven of the nine that started aren't hitting above .218. They don't hit very well.
So, this is my last Bird Droppings until Aug. 16. Try and keep the place clean until I come back, OK?
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Man
I’ve got that dangerous sense of optimism coming up again, after just 3 games.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
It's hard not to, even though I know better
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
...just like when we swept the Rangers?
Tiger got to hunt, bird got to fly; Man got to sit and wonder, 'Why, why, why?' Tiger got to sleep, bird got to land; Man got to tell himself he understand.
pretty much
My only solace all year was that i thought next year would be the year of noticable improvement, but this year has just been so bad on so many fronts. And all it took was 3 games to forget all that. I am a sucker.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Aug 6, 2010 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
I wasn't optimistic then
In fairness, I was out of town that weekend and only saw the Thursday game, so who’s to say how I would have felt if I’d seen them. I was bummed that I missed them, but mostly because I didn’t know how many more wins I’d see at all in the second half.
Really, the Rangers series had good starts by Tillman and Arrieta, which gave me hope, but busts by Guts and Matusz. One game needed a 9th inning Corey Patterson GS to win it, in another the entire offense was made up of Corey, Miggi, and Lugo.
This series had three strong pitching efforts and offensive contributions from Brian, Nick, AJ, Felix, Wieters, even Bell got in on the action a little bit. My head knows it’s a long road ahead, but that’s the kind of stuff that makes me irrationally optimistic, not Patterson grand slams.
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
yeah, its much more fun to see the future contribute
than watching corey, miggi and lugo
if you cant enjoy Corey Patterson
do-or-die grand slams, then I don’t know what to tell you.
Tiger got to hunt, bird got to fly; Man got to sit and wonder, 'Why, why, why?' Tiger got to sleep, bird got to land; Man got to tell himself he understand.
Every time Corey Patterson does something good
All I see is him falling flat on his face in the outfield.
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
lol
also his hits yesterday were horrible! I don’t think he swung at a strike all night.
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
Yeah that one hit looked like he was using a pitching wedge
Gary Thorne got a good laugh out of it.
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
In my mind, things are shitting roses
I kind of liked the Showalter-Wieters confrontation. The Orioles brass always seemed to actively not coaching Wieters very much. It was always “he’s already a great catcher” and “that’s something that he will obviously figure out.” Not that I know a lot about the art of catching.
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 Aug 6, 2010 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
actually, i think those conversations happen all the time
It just never gets reported. It’s part of the new manager effect.
Don't mess with the bull, young man. You'll get the horns.
thank you,
do we not remember all those articles just LAST YEAR about how DT was giving Wieters a ton of homework on opposing batters? Also, how do people know what the brass has been saying?
In my mind, shitting roses
is a painful, gorey image. More appropriate for the heart of the Trembley era.
Order the team a case of Chipotlaway if the rose-shitting returns.
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 Aug 6, 2010 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I would hope that in his mind
he took the thorns off the roses before eating and then shitting them.
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
I always remove the thorns before I eat roses
It would just be silly not to.
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
lol
anything is perfect with some cheese and a little sriracha
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
What was it that Duck said
about cheese?
by TerroristFistJab on Aug 6, 2010 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
There's no helping these people
"I might know a couple things that you don't know. 'Cause I've been young, but you ain't never been old." - Elvin Bishop
I can see I opened quite the can of worms.
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 Aug 6, 2010 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
what confrontation?
"I put a pepper rub on the scallops so you have a little contrast. You have sweetness from the coconut oil and little acidity from the splash of lemon." – Luke Scott
OK, what NON-confrontation, then
"I put a pepper rub on the scallops so you have a little contrast. You have sweetness from the coconut oil and little acidity from the splash of lemon." – Luke Scott
I forget exactly what point it was
But basically it was just in-game instruction…
MASN made a point to highlight it as if it hadn’t been done before.
I didnt make anything of it.
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 6, 2010 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey zk
Read yer bird droppings!
http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski/2010/08/the-showalter-wieters-dugout-conversation.html
During the early stages of last night’s game, the MASN cameras captured a dugout conversation between Buck Showalter and O’s catcher Matt Wieters.
Today, both revealed they were discussing a situation from the top of the first inning when the Angels had runners on first and third with two outs and Torii Hunter stole second.
The O’s did not throw to second base to attempt to get Hunter out. The new manager and the young catcher discussed that situation and what could happen in a similar spot in later games.
“We were talking about first and third,” Showalter said. "We’re not always going to be eating that ball there, but with them going first move off Matusz at 1.5 or 1.6 to the plate, there is no way he (Wieters) is going to throw him out.
“I just want him to know we are not always going to eat the ball there. It has nothing to do with him, just the fact that Matusz is slow to the plate. If he goes first movement, Johnny Bench isn’t going to throw him out, though Johnny might disagree with me.”
Wieters appreciated the input from his new skipper.
“He was just explaining what his thoughts were and I completely agree with what he was thinking. Let Matusz get the guy at the plate with Torii running.”
Some thought it appeared that Showalter was stern in his conversation with Wieters, but that was not the case.
“No, nothing like that. More teaching,” Wieters said.
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
jiminy crickets
mea culpa
"I put a pepper rub on the scallops so you have a little contrast. You have sweetness from the coconut oil and little acidity from the splash of lemon." – Luke Scott
You know what this reeks of
and I thoroughly enjoy and admire Steve Melewski, but this is some lazy journalism. Buck Showalter shows up with his reputation, and now suddenly there are “confrontations” and all that that implies when it was really nothing of the sort. It’s like, the MASN cameras have hardly been able to tear themselves away from watching Buck Showalter sit there and watch the game, as if his every move is some calculated effort to force his will to win on the ballclub. Amber reports that the clubhouse just FEELS different, but I think that’s her and all the other reporters’ prejudices coming out. We have a real manager, so every little good thing that happens is because of him.
And I do really enjoy MASN’s coverage, for all it’s flaws, but it is rubbing me the wrong way all over the place. It’s almost deification, which is NOT what I want or need to see.
Tiger got to hunt, bird got to fly; Man got to sit and wonder, 'Why, why, why?' Tiger got to sleep, bird got to land; Man got to tell himself he understand.
by Andrew_G on Aug 6, 2010 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
yep, agree completely
like it’s supposed to be shocking or amazing managing that Buck would talk strategy. It’s making me kinda sick already. I’m glad we have an actual real manager, but there was an article from somewhere that I saw last night that said the players are “terrified” of Buck. Really? There terrified? You don’t think you might be exaggerating a little with that one?
regression to the mean, it's bound to happen
Don't mess with the bull, young man. You'll get the horns.
Why such a buzzkill?
Have we not suffered a ton this year… is it not refreshing to have a glimmer of brighter days to come? Or are you just a “realist”.
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 6, 2010 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
I see regression to the mean as brighter days to come!
It’s still winning!
Don't mess with the bull, young man. You'll get the horns.
The sample size is expanding.
another week or two of this and it will be completely turgid.
"Ohhh it's baad" - E. Smith
my mother just answered the phone with this greeting:
“How ‘bout dem O’s, hon!”
"If you’re not in with the Orioles, then you can ply your trade somewhere else." - Buck Showalter
Tonight we'll see if Buck is really a miracle worker.
Bergy vs. Danks.
Me no likey…
But who even knows anymore.
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 6, 2010 11:17 AM EDT reply actions
maybe...
bergy will recapture the mojo that catapulted him to his first MLB vic, also over the sox.
At all hazards, a man must keep up appearances. Dignity, I say. Dignity above all, Governor. Hear, hear!
-Det. William "Bunk" Moreland
by j.q. higgins on Aug 6, 2010 12:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Nothing Bergy does surprises me, good or bad.
His last start against KC was very good. I know it was KC, but even still. He got knocked around by the Mariners of all teams and then shut down the Red Sox. The Nats killed him and he shut out the Twins. Dude is so unpredictable.
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
it's a luck based game
Tiger got to hunt, bird got to fly; Man got to sit and wonder, 'Why, why, why?' Tiger got to sleep, bird got to land; Man got to tell himself he understand.
thanks
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
I'm just agreeing with you!
Tiger got to hunt, bird got to fly; Man got to sit and wonder, 'Why, why, why?' Tiger got to sleep, bird got to land; Man got to tell himself he understand.
thanks
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
Anybody dig bobbleheads?
Free to good home:
Members of my family have received both the Jones and Markakis ones this year, but nobody here cares a bit for bobbleheads. First CCer who sends their mailing addy to my profile e-mail is welcome to either one or both.
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
I don't get the appeal of those things at all.
People lining up to collect the equivalent of their grandmother’s porcelain salt&pepper knick-knacks.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
today's exciting giveaway winner
duck edges ww by 1 minute of Yahoo mail clock time.
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 Aug 6, 2010 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
DUCKKKKK!!!!!!!
What the heck are YOU gonna do with BOBBLEHEADS!??!
I bet you already have like 6 of each!
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 6, 2010 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Check your email again, dude
I think you’ll like what you see
"I might know a couple things that you don't know. 'Cause I've been young, but you ain't never been old." - Elvin Bishop
I smell collusion!
"Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." ~ The Dude
by PBR me ASAP! on Aug 6, 2010 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Mr. Duck
You are the gentleman of all gentlemen.
I don’t care if the rest of the board thinks you’re a country bumpkin…. I still love ya!
Thanks Duck and THANKS 33!!!!
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 6, 2010 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Because I carefully crafted that impression
so when my plan for world domination that depends on Italian breads, cheese, high speed internet connectivity and public transit ALL comes together, they will never suspect it was me all along!!!
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
OK, that sounded a lot funnier in my head.
"I might know a couple things that you don't know. 'Cause I've been young, but you ain't never been old." - Elvin Bishop
Sounds like something outta this....
"Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." ~ The Dude
Who wants some Orange kool-aid?
"[The] dictionary is the only place that success comes before work." - Vince Lombardi
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 6, 2010 12:04 PM EDT reply actions
it was flavor-aid
just sayin’
"I put a pepper rub on the scallops so you have a little contrast. You have sweetness from the coconut oil and little acidity from the splash of lemon." – Luke Scott
duck? is that you?
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
ahahaha
i did sound like him, didn’t I?
"I put a pepper rub on the scallops so you have a little contrast. You have sweetness from the coconut oil and little acidity from the splash of lemon." – Luke Scott
frighteningly so
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
Twins?
"[The] dictionary is the only place that success comes before work." - Vince Lombardi
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 6, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
It kind of looks like an orange penguin without legs.
"In every brave man's heart rests a lion"
-Ray Lewis
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless."
-Kenny Powers
by Zachary Beard on Aug 6, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Not sure how to feel about this.
On one hand, I want the Buck Showalter era to start off with a bang & just build from there.
On the other hand, we were a damn near lock to pick first & net ourselves a serious blue-chipper, which we really need… but I can’t actively root for them to lose. It was just a happy side-effect of all the losing.
Being a fan of this team is hard.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
Eff the draft...we'll get what we get.
Lets play ball
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 6, 2010 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
this.
"I put a pepper rub on the scallops so you have a little contrast. You have sweetness from the coconut oil and little acidity from the splash of lemon." – Luke Scott
And not that we are gonna surge into first
But being less pathetic may attract more free agents.
For instance, if we finish over .500 for the remainder of the year, free agents might see a turnaround taking place under Buck’s supervision and be more apt to join us outweighing the potential slide in the draft.
Just speculating.
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 6, 2010 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
heck
finishing over .500 for the rest of the year gives us reason for optimism for next year. It probably means our young players are developing, which is better than one top prospect.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Aug 6, 2010 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Just remember
Like I said in this sweep vs the Texas sweep, it was the future getting it done this series. And their development is more important than a draft pick.
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
especially
after the consensus number one shredded his ankle…
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
question...
anyone consider the possibility that the o’s are one of the teams that’s put in a waiver claim on dunn?
At all hazards, a man must keep up appearances. Dignity, I say. Dignity above all, Governor. Hear, hear!
-Det. William "Bunk" Moreland
by j.q. higgins on Aug 6, 2010 12:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I was thinking about that this morning....
It wouldnt make much sense though.
It would almost have to be a team that needs a late playoff push or October edge…
I just dont see it.
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 6, 2010 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm hoping rockies, i have them win the Nl West.
"[The] dictionary is the only place that success comes before work." - Vince Lombardi
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 6, 2010 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Winning. Can't spell today.
"[The] dictionary is the only place that success comes before work." - Vince Lombardi
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 6, 2010 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
To do it just in order to gain the draft pick compensation could be shrewd in my mind
I am a bear of very little brain (to paraphrase Winnie the Pooh), so I don’t know how they value such things. But on it’s face it would seem like a worthwhile play.
"Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." ~ The Dude
by PBR me ASAP! on Aug 6, 2010 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not gonna get here,
Every national league teams gets to put in a claim before the O’s have a chance, and someone will definitely put in a claim.
I don't think that's true
I think it goes by record, doesn’t it?
Tiger got to hunt, bird got to fly; Man got to sit and wonder, 'Why, why, why?' Tiger got to sleep, bird got to land; Man got to tell himself he understand.
It goes by leage first, then win-loss...
So Dunn would start with the worst W-L in the NL before reaching the AL. It would work in the opposite fashion if we were to look to trade Luke or Wiggy, worst (well, second-worst) AL W-L then it repeats in the NL.
by TerroristFistJab on Aug 6, 2010 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, he's right
It goes by record for every team in the NL first, then it goes into the AL. We would have first choice in the AL.
well, you learn something new everyday
Tiger got to hunt, bird got to fly; Man got to sit and wonder, 'Why, why, why?' Tiger got to sleep, bird got to land; Man got to tell himself he understand.
Just watching the highlights from yesterday
watching Matty and AJ line doubles to the opposite field makes me so happy. Matty’s was a particularly beautiful swing.
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
Yeah Matt's double was great
And I loved his hand clap once he was at second, like fuck yeah, we’re gonna win. It wasn’t anything nearly Felix-level, but for Matt it was something, and the look on his face made it perfect. I don’t actually think these guys ever stopped trying earlier in the year, but it did seem a little bit that they thought they had no chance, and that little bit of emotion from Matt made me happy.
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
I agree
I also sort of think that not only did they think they had no chance, but they didn’t think anybody else thought they had a chance. It seems clear that Buck thinks they are MUCH better than their record. I’m sure that helps the confidence level. With DT and Juan it always seemed like they were just “tipping their cap” to the other guys for playing a better game or having a better team or whatever.
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
DT was very good at tipping his cap
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Aug 6, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
It was almost the same
as the one he got off the other Fransisco Rodriguez, in the ninth-inning comeback vs. the Mets last year.
"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
the famous Pie steal third and almost breaks his arms clapping game
yes, I was there, and I was choking my friend out of excitement
Tiger got to hunt, bird got to fly; Man got to sit and wonder, 'Why, why, why?' Tiger got to sleep, bird got to land; Man got to tell himself he understand.
Anyone going to the game tomorrow night? Or want to?
2632 and I will be there if you want to join. Sadly the Mentor is pitching but what are you gonna do.
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
Flatten his tires so he can't get to the stadium......?
"Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." ~ The Dude
I'm sure he'd find an alternate form of transportation
It’s not like he lives in Fruitland.
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
so i was gonna make some stupid sarcastic comment about what the hell is fruitland
but i googled it just to makes sure, and there is apparently a Fruitland, MD and Fruitland, Idaho. Learn something new every day.
Someone we know and love who likes to rail against city livin' resides there.
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
:)
:)
"I might know a couple things that you don't know. 'Cause I've been young, but you ain't never been old." - Elvin Bishop
I come from a place
that has anywhere from 75-100 people at any given time in a year. I know where you’re coming from, man.
I come from the land
of the ice and snow, from the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
Tiger got to hunt, bird got to fly; Man got to sit and wonder, 'Why, why, why?' Tiger got to sleep, bird got to land; Man got to tell himself he understand.
I come from a land down under
Where the beer does flow and the men chunder
"Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." ~ The Dude
You do not win teh internets
"I might know a couple things that you don't know. 'Cause I've been young, but you ain't never been old." - Elvin Bishop
Damn, you win teh internets
"I might know a couple things that you don't know. 'Cause I've been young, but you ain't never been old." - Elvin Bishop
NOW you see why I'm always late for games
Idaho is a hell of a commute.
"I might know a couple things that you don't know. 'Cause I've been young, but you ain't never been old." - Elvin Bishop
Oh, and I thought it was because you always accidentally get on the beltway
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
Well, that too.
"I might know a couple things that you don't know. 'Cause I've been young, but you ain't never been old." - Elvin Bishop
Fruitville, ID was the first hit that came up on google.
So you can imagine my confusion.
I had a friend who accidentally set his computer to think he was in Philadelphia, Missouri
He could never figure out why his weather forecast was always wrong
From my new fave song...
Billy Joe Shaver – “Fast Train to Georgia”
“I’ve been to Goergia on a fast train, honey.
I wasn’t born no yesterday.
Got a good Christian raisin’ and a 8th grade education
And ain’t no need in y’all in treatin’ me this way."
"I might know a couple things that you don't know. 'Cause I've been young, but you ain't never been old." - Elvin Bishop
Going Sunday.
Praying I won’t melt.
"[The] dictionary is the only place that success comes before work." - Vince Lombardi
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 6, 2010 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd be up for it
not a lot going on in NoVA this weekend…
Tiger got to hunt, bird got to fly; Man got to sit and wonder, 'Why, why, why?' Tiger got to sleep, bird got to land; Man got to tell himself he understand.
where are you in nova?
You got power? Mine’s been out for going on 24 hours.
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
arlington and I work in Falls Church
i didnt even know the power went out, though we had a blip at work yesterday
Tiger got to hunt, bird got to fly; Man got to sit and wonder, 'Why, why, why?' Tiger got to sleep, bird got to land; Man got to tell himself he understand.
If I can rent a car, my girlfriend and I might be in attendance
I have to convince her to go though and she’s not a baseball fan.
Don't mess with the bull, young man. You'll get the horns.
that's cool
neither am I, so she’ll have company
Tiger got to hunt, bird got to fly; Man got to sit and wonder, 'Why, why, why?' Tiger got to sleep, bird got to land; Man got to tell himself he understand.
I don’t know why, but for some strange reason, I’m actually excited to watch the next O’s game, I want to see if we can keep on winning. I think Showalter might actually be the real deal.
"In every brave man's heart rests a lion"
-Ray Lewis
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless."
-Kenny Powers
Asomangha jersey?
Pretty lofty.
"[The] dictionary is the only place that success comes before work." - Vince Lombardi
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 6, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
A man can dream can’t he? Like my hack-job of a photo-shop?
"In every brave man's heart rests a lion"
-Ray Lewis
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless."
-Kenny Powers
by Zachary Beard on Aug 6, 2010 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Halos Heaven is asking if the Angels are the worst team in baseball
http://www.halosheaven.com/2010/8/6/1608788/angels-swept-by-orioles-are-halos?ref=fangraphs
"Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." ~ The Dude
No, that’s us, But they come in a pretty close second. We need a league of just the Nationals, Pirates, Orioles, and Angels, And the Rangers. We would be the best-of-the-worst.
"In every brave man's heart rests a lion"
-Ray Lewis
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless."
-Kenny Powers
by Zachary Beard on Aug 6, 2010 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Not Texas...
Considering how they have us nearly doubled up on wins…
by TerroristFistJab on Aug 6, 2010 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
But… We swept them.
"In every brave man's heart rests a lion"
-Ray Lewis
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless."
-Kenny Powers
by Zachary Beard on Aug 6, 2010 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Then Boston belongs on the list as well.
"Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." ~ The Dude
True...
but we also swept BOS earlier this year. Let’s just swap out the Rangers for the Royals.
by TerroristFistJab on Aug 6, 2010 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
That works for me.
"In every brave man's heart rests a lion"
-Ray Lewis
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless."
-Kenny Powers
by Zachary Beard on Aug 6, 2010 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
but...
Boston’s been awfully lucky w/ their stopgap outfielders and are further fucked w/o both your and the wee man.
At all hazards, a man must keep up appearances. Dignity, I say. Dignity above all, Governor. Hear, hear!
-Det. William "Bunk" Moreland
by j.q. higgins on Aug 6, 2010 2:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That’s almost the best back-handed compliment I’ve heard all day except for this one.
"In every brave man's heart rests a lion"
-Ray Lewis
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless."
-Kenny Powers
by Zachary Beard on Aug 6, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Why's it so quiet?
"[The] dictionary is the only place that success comes before work." - Vince Lombardi
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 6, 2010 2:54 PM EDT reply actions
We have nothing to bitch about I guess....
haha
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 6, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
This is true, and rather refreshing.
"[The] dictionary is the only place that success comes before work." - Vince Lombardi
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 6, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, Julio Lugo is still on the team
and Tatum’s Wrong has not been righted. So there’s that.
Tiger got to hunt, bird got to fly; Man got to sit and wonder, 'Why, why, why?' Tiger got to sleep, bird got to land; Man got to tell himself he understand.
Why so serious?
"Real Orioles don't pout. Real Orioles don't gloat. Real Orioles just win."
by NewYorkOriole on Aug 6, 2010 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
A little late, but.....
…..last night’s highlights are in Fanshots. Also, I posted a screen grab of Letterman taking a shot at the Orioles last night.
Check out more of my highlights at dailymotion.com/gatecitycanes
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