Gameday Thread 7/26/07 Floppy Fish vs. O's.

guess I'll have to follow on gameday

I love weekday baseball in april and may when I'm a college student with too much free time.

hate it when i'm employed in the summer

by pipkin on Jul 26, 2007 11:45 AM EDT reply actions

wooo gameday radio

Sheeeeeeiiiiiit.

by 2632 on Jul 26, 2007 11:54 AM EDT reply actions

just when you thought it was going well

trachsel takes the hill. at least it's the Rays, though - the battle of awfulness should be entertaining

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 12:06 PM EDT reply actions

You did see

the OTHER guy's numbers, right? And TB's bullpen has a 6+ ERA. This may be a battle of suckitude of epic proportions.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Trachsel's numbers will soon match "the other guy's" except for W/L obviously. He had his run, but I have no faith in him anymore (hopefully now that I've said this he'll throw a perfect game). I want to see Olson back - what better team to have him throw against than TB?

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions

I can agree with that

All options available, I'd much rather see Olson get this start.

BUT - if the O's are to get ANYTHING for Trax, spotlighting him against a bad D-Rays team is a smart move.

Pardon the pun, but fish or cut bait with Trax after this.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions

A or B?

A. Trax tanks, gets released and Olsen gets recalled.
B. Trax tanks but the O's stick with him in hopes of a trade.

by RobG on Jul 26, 2007 12:11 PM EDT reply actions

I pick A

the O's will pick B. but after "in hopes of a trade" you forgot to say "or Steve turning his career around and becoming a great asset to this team".

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Radio

Did I hear (read) someone correctly the other day that the flagship station for the O's could be listened to for free online?

In Loving Memory of GWP October 23, 1986 - May 13, 2006

by BPinOK on Jul 26, 2007 12:31 PM EDT reply actions

Someone might have said it

but it ain't true. All online streams must be disabled during a MLB game - anyone listening to an MLB game MUST do so through MLB.com or face the wrath of the commissioner's office.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions

re

OK...that's what I thought. Heartless bastards.

In Loving Memory of GWP October 23, 1986 - May 13, 2006

by BPinOK on Jul 26, 2007 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions

it bears mentioning...

edwin jackson was once of the most highly regarded pitching prospects in the game, is still only 23 (or 24) and has at least pitched respectable back of the rotation ball his last few starts.

he DID go through a positively ortizian stretch from late may through late june/early july.

by jq higgins on Jul 26, 2007 12:33 PM EDT reply actions

Not quite a forfeit lineup

but damn close to it. WHY does Fahey still have an Orioles uniform???? WTF??? .182???? Defense ain't worth THAT much people. Even Belanger hit over .200 for his career.

So we have THREE guys in the lineup who aren't hitting .220 - that'll strike fear into ANY pitcher, I tell ya.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 12:35 PM EDT reply actions

better today

than for Guthrie and co. against that suddenly not quite so terrible new york team.

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Sweet!!!

Just need 26 more Steve

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 26, 2007 12:41 PM EDT reply actions

whoa

a K before a walk. what's going on?

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 12:43 PM EDT reply actions

that's

like putting the egg before the cart...or whatever.

In Loving Memory of GWP October 23, 1986 - May 13, 2006

by BPinOK on Jul 26, 2007 12:44 PM EDT reply actions

whew

1 down. please go 6. or 7. or do that thing you did in KC and go 9.

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 12:45 PM EDT reply actions

I love 8 pitch walks..

Especially when we got that TB bullpen looming.

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 26, 2007 12:48 PM EDT reply actions

Whoops

Walk erased.

by PhilR8 on Jul 26, 2007 12:49 PM EDT reply actions

roberts

hasn't been having the best time of late

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 12:51 PM EDT reply actions

That's not good

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 26, 2007 12:55 PM EDT reply actions

literally

just opened the gamecast to see "Trachsel pitching to C. Pena" and thinking "uh oh".

"I love you guys....I hate you guys." --Eric Cartman

by Dave at Bottomfeeder Baseball on Jul 26, 2007 12:57 PM EDT reply actions

get that man home for gods sake

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 1:04 PM EDT reply actions

ways to tell your team sucks

#5. Paul Bako gets a double against you

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 1:26 PM EDT reply actions

#6

Bako and Fahey get back-to-back hits

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions

That's more like

a sign of the APOCALYPSE

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions

RE:

#4: You lose to that pitcher

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 26, 2007 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions

For Eff sake

Why the hell is Fahey on a ML roster; let alone our ML roster???

He hits like a friggin pitcher.

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 26, 2007 1:26 PM EDT reply actions

My B

Sorry about that Brandon; you're the man.

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 26, 2007 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions

That's an insult to pitchers

who can at least fly out to the OUTFIELD

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions

come on fuckers

bases loaded, no outs. give trax his 8 runs of support...which he will undoubtedly need.

by goonybananas on Jul 26, 2007 1:30 PM EDT reply actions

MarKICKASS!!!!!!

That's my BOY!

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 1:35 PM EDT reply actions

RE:

Are you guys actually watching the game; or are you following on the computer? I'm still trying to figure out what Markakis did from ESPN GameCast.

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 26, 2007 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions

yahoo game channel...

isn't terribly slow.

by jq higgins on Jul 26, 2007 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions

RE:

Cool thanks. I was worried I might actually have to work this afternoon.

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 26, 2007 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions

CBS Sportsline is usually

a few seconds delayed, but is ahead of the MLB audio.

by goonybananas on Jul 26, 2007 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions

MLB Gameday

is usually a little ahead of MLB audio feed. That's what I use.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow. Just wow.

There really IS a team in the AL East that's demonstrably worse than us. Yippee!!!!

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 1:38 PM EDT reply actions

MILLAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by goonybananas on Jul 26, 2007 1:38 PM EDT reply actions

Millar!!

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 1:38 PM EDT reply actions

awesome...

AND huffy huff will have to pull off an amazing feat to cause a dp.

by jq higgins on Jul 26, 2007 1:39 PM EDT reply actions

back to reality

huff still blows. Gomez'll get him in.

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 1:41 PM EDT reply actions

Man, the Rays are awful.

by goonybananas on Jul 26, 2007 1:43 PM EDT reply actions

yeah Chris!

and now here's gibbons to end the inning

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 1:43 PM EDT reply actions

good call on the Horseface Killah

by goonybananas on Jul 26, 2007 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions

RE:

Yeah, he must be psychic.

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 26, 2007 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Call me NOW

at 1-800-745-9634 and I'll completely BS your future for you! Only $189.67/half second.

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Miss Cleo

is on the next season of VH1's The Surreal Life. No shit.

Funniest thing is, the biggest asshole in the group is Hellmuth, the poker player.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions

alright, Steve

in case you didn't know, you now have a LEAD. Keep it.

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 1:45 PM EDT reply actions

did anyone hear

one of the radio guys, talking about that botched throw home, say "That throw was so high he could have overthrown a government!"

just wondering.

by the way, i'm new here but a season-long lurker. Live and work (and go to classes come september) in Boston, where they call Camden Yards "Fenway South"... so i have to listen to games online.

by Lou @ Camden Chat on Jul 26, 2007 1:47 PM EDT reply actions

Welcome aboard

Lots of out-of-towners on CC. I'm in MD, but 2.5 hours away from Baltimore, so I can't do the radio thing either. Don't feel bad. And you're not even the only Boston CC'er, either.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I about spilled my coffee

when he said that...sounded like Fred Manfra (the other guy) choked on his whiskey.

by goonybananas on Jul 26, 2007 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Whoa

We just had.... one of those things where you get a bunch of hits in the same inning and score runs... what's it called? I've forgotten!

by punkrawka on Jul 26, 2007 1:47 PM EDT reply actions

A, uh, rully?

A really? A rilly? Something like that...

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions

I had to ask my friend who is a Boston Fan

He says it's called a "rally" and that his team has them all the time.

Huh. Weird, crazy stuff going on up there.

by PhilR8 on Jul 26, 2007 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions

This is a dillema

Do you root for the O's to swing early in order to keep Jackson in the game? Or do you root for them to get him pulled the next inning so we can see more of that bullpen.

I think I'm rooting for pen here, there pen could be worst than there starters.

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 26, 2007 1:48 PM EDT reply actions

The most important thing

... is just to root that Trachsel can pull 7 respectable innings now and rest our bullpen for the NYY series. He can even cough up a couple more runs now, as long as he lasts 7. It looks good since he only has 40 pitches through 3 IP.

by punkrawka on Jul 26, 2007 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Trax, you're going 7

That's it, don't even ask to come out, you're going 7, unless you can go longer. That is all.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Steve..

So I guess he's planning on giving up a run an inning. Looks like we need 3 more runs.

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 26, 2007 1:51 PM EDT reply actions

Weird A-Rod stuff

If A-Rod hits a HR in the suspended game tomorrow, it counts as #493, not #500, but he would have 500 HR, since every HR he's hit since then would be pushed up a slot. Weird.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 1:55 PM EDT reply actions

Mr. Fahey.....

you may keep your big brother's jersey another day.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 1:56 PM EDT reply actions

oh my

Fahey 2 for 2 with a triple? a fucking triple?

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 1:56 PM EDT reply actions

brandon fahey what in the hell?

Sheeeeeeiiiiiit.

by 2632 on Jul 26, 2007 1:57 PM EDT reply actions

someone who is watching please tell me

how brandon fahey tripled.

did upton miss the ball or something?

by pipkin on Jul 26, 2007 1:57 PM EDT reply actions

according to the radio

upton had some misadventures in the outfield.

Sheeeeeeiiiiiit.

by 2632 on Jul 26, 2007 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah

I guess misadventures are basically the only way you can triple to center field, really.

by pipkin on Jul 26, 2007 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions

I guess it all comes down to this

try as they might, not even the Orioles can out-suck the Rays

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions

What was that?

I think the bat boy just got a triple.

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 26, 2007 1:59 PM EDT reply actions

Demper's drinkin' early today

"You wouldn't anticipate Fahey being able to hit it out there..." REALLY, Rick? Ya think?

Then he blows what scant shred of credibility he had by saying Fahey has established himself as a contact hitter while Tejada's been out. Uh, Rick? Do the numbers 1-8-2 mean anything to you, because that's what Fahey was batting at the beginning of the game.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions

RE:

Drinking early TODAY??? After listening to him for the last two games, I can't imagine why the Orioles didn't consider him for the managers job.

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 26, 2007 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions

He must've started before 11 today

where most day's I'd guess he doesn't start until 3 or so...

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions

3 BBs for B-Rob

Me likey.

by punkrawka on Jul 26, 2007 2:01 PM EDT reply actions

so...

i guess the answer of which edwin jackson was going to show up today has been answered.

dios mio.

by jq higgins on Jul 26, 2007 2:03 PM EDT reply actions

run run as fast as you can

you can't catch me...I'm Brian Roberts

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 2:05 PM EDT reply actions

glad to see Patterson still can't make

contact when he needs to.

by goonybananas on Jul 26, 2007 2:05 PM EDT reply actions

wasting a Fahey triple

it's sad, and funny at the same time

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 2:09 PM EDT reply actions

damnit steve

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 2:14 PM EDT reply actions

Trax, I told ya

You are pitching 7 innings today. That's all there is to it. So if you want to try and piss this game away, it's on you. NO ONE will come out of that bullpen to bail you out.

Now get some outs!

Nice throw, Bako. But why didn't teh runner on 3rd try and take home on the steal? Wow, they ARE bad and stupid.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:14 PM EDT reply actions

Good Bako

Bad Trachsel

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 2:15 PM EDT reply actions

D-Rays vs Os: No, I want to lose the game!

No, I wanna lose the game!

But my starter's worse than your starter!

But my bullpen is worse than your bullpen!

Is not!

Is too! Watch this!

This will end up being a 12-10 O's win, I feel it. As long as Trax pitches 7...

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:16 PM EDT reply actions

Rob Bell warming up...

as I said, Walker and Bradford are not to see the light of day today...

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:17 PM EDT reply actions

RE:

Send them home right now as to avoid the temptation. If we can't beat this team without using those two then we shouldn't get a W anyway.

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 26, 2007 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions

DAMMIT, Trax

ONE MORE OUT. Get it. Now.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:19 PM EDT reply actions

STEVE FUCKING TRACHSEL

CUT THIS MOTHERFUCKING BULLSHIT OUT

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 2:20 PM EDT reply actions

DAMMIT!!!

This team is TRYING to win a game for you, you ungrateful sonuvabitch!

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:21 PM EDT reply actions

stop the bleeding

we need the win!

Jeremy Guthrie ROCKS!

by westcoastOfan on Jul 26, 2007 2:21 PM EDT reply actions

fucking hell

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 2:22 PM EDT reply actions

yay

pull the plug!

Jeremy Guthrie ROCKS!

by westcoastOfan on Jul 26, 2007 2:22 PM EDT reply actions

Trembley's pulling him

Forget this "give him a chance to win the game" crap. Good for Trembley - do what's good for the team.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:22 PM EDT reply actions

4 2/3 of medicore pitching

send him packing and give me Olson

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 2:23 PM EDT reply actions

Exactly

If we are offered ANYTHING for Trax, up to and including an autographed photo of Joe Mauer for Trax, TAKE IT and put Olson in the rotation. At least the FO could get $15 or so on eBay for the photo...

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Taps

That was hilarious that someone whistled (or tried to) 'Taps'.

by dtuck81 on Jul 26, 2007 2:23 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah Gomez...

You can stay. For a little while longer, anyway.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:24 PM EDT reply actions

yaya

YAY AMBER

Jeremy Guthrie ROCKS!

by westcoastOfan on Jul 26, 2007 2:26 PM EDT reply actions

You're getting the O's feed today?

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions

yes

Jeremy Guthrie ROCKS!

by westcoastOfan on Jul 26, 2007 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions

YAY AMBER!

Pulled back hair but no glasses.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:27 PM EDT reply actions

Freddie

Why do they think people care what Fred Manfra has to say? He's not a guy I'd want to meet in a dark alley. Or a light alley. Or a buffet line.

by dtuck81 on Jul 26, 2007 2:27 PM EDT reply actions

Seems to be that coporate synergy thing

Either Fred or Joe is on just about every home MASN telecast. Joe Angel makes frequent asides about "one big happy family" when referring to MASN, and I usually detect a bit of sarcasm in his voice when he does.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions

ugh, i go to the bathroom and this happens

by pipkin on Jul 26, 2007 2:27 PM EDT reply actions

Wow, 100 comments

for a Thursday 12:35 start against the D-Rays? You'd think this team had fans or something...

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:27 PM EDT reply actions

holy shit

i just busted out laughing in my office because i heard the brian roberts apple ford ad for the first time. WOW.

Sheeeeeeiiiiiit.

by 2632 on Jul 26, 2007 2:28 PM EDT reply actions

That's what I get

for watching TV...

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions

was this ad

on the radio?

i musta missed it - in the bathroom as well

by Lou @ Camden Chat on Jul 26, 2007 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Dempsey

Is Dempsey attached to his belt buckle region?

by dtuck81 on Jul 26, 2007 2:29 PM EDT reply actions

Gomez

What is the song they play when he comes up to bat?

by dtuck81 on Jul 26, 2007 2:31 PM EDT reply actions

Lots of drums?

IIRC from Tuesday, it's a track on the new TOOL CD. At least, someone on the O's uses that.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions

they play a pixies song for gomez...

monkey gone to heaven from the album doolittle.

(a personal fave, if you're curious)

by jq higgins on Jul 26, 2007 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Pixies...

and I remember them playing a New Order song for Gomez once.

by RobG on Jul 26, 2007 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Who's available for rain game tomorrow?

I know we CAN use Doyne, and I think we can use Baez even though he was on teh DL at the time, yes?

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

New Music?

They normally have songs from like 1996 still. Like Whoomp There It Is.

by dtuck81 on Jul 26, 2007 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

1996

was a good year for the orioles and they are sticking with it.

Sheeeeeeiiiiiit.

by 2632 on Jul 26, 2007 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WHY the hell is Jamie Walker being permitted to throw a baseball today??????

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:38 PM EDT reply actions

Is GameCenter broken?

They have Jamie Walker warming up. In the sixth friggin inning???

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 26, 2007 2:39 PM EDT reply actions

Dempsey said

next inning, the D-Rays have 3 left-handers coming up. And they do - Numbers 1,2 and 4 in the batting order bat lefty.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Demper's drinking again

He's suggesting they use Walker AND Bradford today. NO!!!!!!! This is why this man should NEVER be seriously considered as a manager.

Unless Trembley's planning on Guts throwing a complete game this weekend...

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:40 PM EDT reply actions

RE:

Guthrie would also have to finish out the last 2 innings of tomorrow's game.

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 26, 2007 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Well...

part of me wants to say "Why not?" This weekend could get UGLY depending on who has to pitch in this game and tomorrow's resumption of the suspended game.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions

RE:

Why not? Because aren't we down 2 runs with 5 outs to go? I would rather have Guthrie give us 5 more outs during his start, where we are at least tied at this point.

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 26, 2007 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions

He's Guts!

He can do both, right?

:)

Obviously, I'm not endorsing using Guthrie in the resumed game.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions

That's nothing

On the YES network you can get scintilating conversations like the one between Joe Girardi & Ken Singleton yammering away over who had the most career triples (Girardi-26, Singleton-25).

And Girardi made a point of letting everyone know that that does NOT count the one that beat the Braves in '96.

"You can't fix stupid. Stupid is forever." - Ron White

by Sluggo @ Camden Chat on Jul 26, 2007 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Salas is back!

He was fun yesterday

by pipkin on Jul 26, 2007 2:41 PM EDT reply actions

RE:

He should have never gotten off the juice.

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 26, 2007 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions

boooooooooooooo

go back to see your buddy bonds!
we are gonna kill you!

Jeremy Guthrie ROCKS!

by westcoastOfan on Jul 26, 2007 2:42 PM EDT reply actions

Fahey

2-2 with a triple and a BB. MVP!

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 26, 2007 2:49 PM EDT reply actions

Angel and Manfra on Bonds

Barry Bonds is 44 and still growing.
Must be that energy drink from the Dominican.

by RobG on Jul 26, 2007 2:50 PM EDT reply actions

actually...

i was watching some clips of him the other night and he appears to be quite a bit smaller than a few years ago.

by jq higgins on Jul 26, 2007 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Law on Traschel

There goes our hopes for a prospect for Trax.

_____

Matt (Baltimore, MD): Steve Trachsel just got lit up by the Devil Rays. What could his value possibly be, even with the anemic market for arms?

Keith Law: (2:36 PM ET ) A month ago, he had some value, but everyone's backing off.

by birdman on Jul 26, 2007 2:50 PM EDT reply actions

there's a surprise.

by drj on Jul 26, 2007 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions

NO NO NO

what the fuck is walker doing in the game?

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 2:51 PM EDT reply actions

HE had 2 outs on 3 pitches

now Upton's decided he wants to drag this out.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions

a bunch of lefties are up

I'd prefer they save Walker for the 9th inning save.

by birdman on Jul 26, 2007 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions

At least Shubacca is next

and Walker's making quick work of his 3 batters.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:53 PM EDT reply actions

but

couldn't bell have gone 2+ - it's not like he hasn't done it before? unless they were hitting him well, but I missed his throwing for a delicious lasagna semi-dinner

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions

13 pitchs for Walker

Maybe another inning for him? He's actually good against righties.

by birdman on Jul 26, 2007 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions

NO!

I want him available for any need against NYY.

I want to beat those bastards BAD.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions

I know man, but I really want to win this game

Especially since the O's might not have a late inning lead this weekend.

by birdman on Jul 26, 2007 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions

If we need Walker to pitch 2.0 today

maybe we don't deserve to win this game.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions

screw deserve

I just want to win baby! Besides, what people deserve and receive are frequently incommensurate (see Paris Hilton).

by birdman on Jul 26, 2007 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Got his 3 lefties out

Job done.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 2:58 PM EDT reply actions

alright, well

13 pitches - so not terrible - but I still don't like it. especially if they lose.

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 2:59 PM EDT reply actions

I'm not thrilled

but this game isn't a foregone conclusion, so win the one you're in, I guess.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions

And B.J. Upton has left the field....

Injury of some sort.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 3:04 PM EDT reply actions

beat me to my question by 2 seconds

by pipkin on Jul 26, 2007 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions

who is hurt?

by pipkin on Jul 26, 2007 3:04 PM EDT reply actions

Can the O's win a one run game?

This should be interesting.

Geaux Eaux's

by NawlinsOriole on Jul 26, 2007 3:19 PM EDT reply actions

3 more outs baby

Geaux Eaux's

by NawlinsOriole on Jul 26, 2007 3:20 PM EDT reply actions

yeah, SHUEY!

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 3:20 PM EDT reply actions

Why did I have a gut feeling that Baez is next.

by birdman on Jul 26, 2007 3:20 PM EDT reply actions

Do they bring Ray in the 9th?

Geaux Eaux's

by NawlinsOriole on Jul 26, 2007 3:21 PM EDT reply actions

Ray's on the DL

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions

O shit i forgot.

Then do they bring Baez in?

Geaux Eaux's

by NawlinsOriole on Jul 26, 2007 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm sure

they'll do something stupid like that

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Then..

there's no way that we're going to win this game. Get ready to watch the meltdown.

Geaux Eaux's

by NawlinsOriole on Jul 26, 2007 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions

off the DL?

nm

Jamie Walker T-shirts: http://www.cafepress.com/beltwaysports

by CStoneNo37 on Jul 26, 2007 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions

That a boy Audrey.

Geaux Eaux's

by NawlinsOriole on Jul 26, 2007 3:24 PM EDT reply actions

OMG you guys

Huff got a hit!

by punkrawka on Jul 26, 2007 3:28 PM EDT reply actions

7-5

still don't think that will be enough insurance for our pen.

Geaux Eaux's

by NawlinsOriole on Jul 26, 2007 3:32 PM EDT reply actions

WOOOOO insurance run

Gomez is the most undervalued guy on this team.

by punkrawka on Jul 26, 2007 3:32 PM EDT reply actions

I agree

a utility guy that can actually play baseball. what a crazy idea

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Fahey 3 for 3

either the Rays really suck - or Fahey is afraid he'll get sent down with Miggy coming back

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 3:33 PM EDT reply actions

Even

fear will only go so far. He's done. I'd rather see Luis H. stick around.

In Loving Memory of GWP October 23, 1986 - May 13, 2006

by BPinOK on Jul 26, 2007 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes, send Fahey down

Luis is faster and a better fielder and will be better in late inning pinch-run and defensive situations. You see that diving double play he started last night? Dove to his left and flipped it while sprawled on the ground to Roberts (who then made a nice bare-handed catch and throw to Millahhhhh). I hope that Fahey, he-gone!

by Cockeysville Crony on Jul 26, 2007 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions

LET'S GO B-ROB

Geaux Eaux's

by NawlinsOriole on Jul 26, 2007 3:34 PM EDT reply actions

OK, now I feel better

So who mops up for the 9th?

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 3:34 PM EDT reply actions

re:

I wouldn't consider a 2-run lead "mop-up" duty.

by punkrawka on Jul 26, 2007 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I'd consider a 5-run lead

mop up duty.

And the answer's Cory Doyne.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

FUCKING RIGHT

Geaux Eaux's

by NawlinsOriole on Jul 26, 2007 3:34 PM EDT reply actions

OK, using Baez in the 9th is fine by me now.

by birdman on Jul 26, 2007 3:34 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah it's stright now.

Geaux Eaux's

by NawlinsOriole on Jul 26, 2007 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions

In other news...

Fahey's up to .250 with today's outburst.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 3:35 PM EDT reply actions

re:

That's better than Gibbons.

by drj on Jul 26, 2007 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions

hell yeah brian

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 3:35 PM EDT reply actions

NOW it's mop-up :-)

DOOOONNNNGGG!!!

by punkrawka on Jul 26, 2007 3:36 PM EDT reply actions

Are you listening on MLB.com

'Cause I posted that after the B-Rob HR.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

i wish i was watching this game

bring on john parrish!

by pipkin on Jul 26, 2007 3:38 PM EDT reply actions

ahaahahahahah

ahhahahaa...ahahaha...Doyne's picture....ahahaha...that's great...

In Loving Memory of GWP October 23, 1986 - May 13, 2006

by BPinOK on Jul 26, 2007 3:40 PM EDT reply actions

come on. that pic is aces.

by drj on Jul 26, 2007 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions

He's

a greaser...

In Loving Memory of GWP October 23, 1986 - May 13, 2006

by BPinOK on Jul 26, 2007 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions

here ya go

In full glory. Duck or someone can downsize it if they want.

by drj on Jul 26, 2007 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks

that's awesome...

In Loving Memory of GWP October 23, 1986 - May 13, 2006

by BPinOK on Jul 26, 2007 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions

btw

Here's the article

Cory Doyne's looks stand out, but his stats really deserve notice

I'd like pics of the uniform complete with stirrups.

If this guy can settle in and spout off some quotes to match the persona, he'll be a hit.

by drj on Jul 26, 2007 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Another manager who gets it...

FTA:

Tides manager Gary Allenson has no problem with Doyne's idiosyncrasies.

"All you want to write about is the way he wears his cap, the socks he wears and all that other stupid stuff," he said. "Have you been paying any attention to how he's pitching?"

"There are 35 plasma-screen TVs in a sports bar in Hell, and they're all tuned to this game." - Roch Kubatko

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

YAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!

That's my Frightened By Martians yell. It's actually quite similar to the Russians' Frightened By The Estonian Parks Department yell (YIIAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!).

Hey Petey: enjoy THIS!

by Titov on Jul 26, 2007 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions

sounds like Howard Dean

by zknower on Jul 27, 2007 2:04 AM EDT up reply actions

Y'know, I've long suspected that Dean was

a closet Martian, Russian or Estonian...The pieces are falling together!

Hey Petey: enjoy THIS!

by Titov on Jul 28, 2007 7:20 AM EDT up reply actions

Can't downsize in a comment

only in a sig line. But it's not a prob, anyway.,

"There are 35 plasma-screen TVs in a sports bar in Hell, and they're all tuned to this game." - Roch Kubatko

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions

wow...

so corey doyne is the son of the dude from 3rd base?

oh my, did i just expose my oldness?

by jq higgins on Jul 26, 2007 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions

YES!

Give 'em the GAS FACE!

"There are 35 plasma-screen TVs in a sports bar in Hell, and they're all tuned to this game." - Roch Kubatko

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

YAY AMBER!

How late was SHE out last night? Lookin' a little rough today, Amber...

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 3:43 PM EDT reply actions

Amber

couldn't powder Charissa's nose...

In Loving Memory of GWP October 23, 1986 - May 13, 2006

by BPinOK on Jul 26, 2007 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I must admit....

you are correct, sir.

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions

dude

"Amber couldn't powder Charissa's nose..."

From what I've seen of Charissa, there are a lot of models who couldn't powder Chariss's nose.

by birdman on Jul 26, 2007 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

boy, howdy...

few things finer than being on the right end of a good ole fashioned ass whuppin.

by jq higgins on Jul 26, 2007 3:45 PM EDT reply actions

fucking hurry up and end it for christs sake

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 3:47 PM EDT reply actions

D-Rays

Everybody keeps saying how the D-Ray's farm system will allow them to overtake the O's soon, but this a god awful team. They have a few really good, young position players (Upton, Crawford, and Young) and two good pitchers (Kazmir and Shields). But Baldelli is always injured. Dukes is crazy. They've graduated their best talent with exception of Longoria (although I'm not terribly familiar with their farm system). I guess what I'm saying is that I'm not terribly worried about the D-Rays.

by birdman on Jul 26, 2007 3:47 PM EDT reply actions

They've got a lot of good pitchers coming

Or potentially good, anyway. I can't remember all of them, but Niemann from Rice is one, Price (the guy they drafted this year) is another, and there are two or three more. If two of those guys pan out, plus James Shields and Scott Kazmir, well, you could do worse.q

by pipkin on Jul 26, 2007 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah...

don't know too much about their pitching, but they STILL have a lot of dudes coming up through the ranks.

scoring runs is not their problem.

by jq higgins on Jul 26, 2007 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I can't believe I forgot Price

Especially since I saw him pitch 3-4 times this year. I just had conversation about him with a friend and I'll say to you what I said to him, Price isn't going to be anything special. His fastball is good but nothing great. His change is good (about 84-77 mph) but he kind of trouble locating his breaking stuff. But he's big and left handed so scouts pre-inclined to love him. I have a friend who's tutored him and he's a really nice guy. Completely level head and modest. I really hope he does well but I think he's back of the rotation type of guy. I remember Keith Law saying he doesn't understand all the hoopla about him and I agree.

And the biggest problem with the Rays is that they can build a good young core (and in fact, they've already have done that). But they don't have the money to add 2-4 free agents pieces to push them to the top. Even the A's who rely on their farm system to fill out almost their entire roster struggle at times. And this is assuming that's the D-Ray's new management is as good in evaluating talent as Billy Beane or Terry Ryan. The Braves have a really good farm system but even they have to dip into the free agent fill in spots. Until the Ray's increase their payroll by a lot, I'm not worried about the D-Rays.

by birdman on Jul 26, 2007 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions

brignac...

is the other big positional prospect that get mentioned a lot. a guy names elliott johnson at aaa will supposedly be the guy at 2b next year. fwiw, bp doesn't even rate price in tb's top ten. their big pitchers are jeffrey niemann, wade davis, hellickson and mcgee. they seem to think mcgee and davis will make a pretty brutal combo w/ kaz and shields.

tampa seems to get some decent return on castoffs like johnny gomes, brendan harris, dioner navarro and ty wigginton. hell, the aki iwamura signing was pretty solid, too.

by jq higgins on Jul 26, 2007 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Aki

was a sneaky good pick up. He doesn't hit a 3rd baseemen but he's a good guy for the leadoff spot and the D-Rays didn't pay much for him.

But I guess their farm system is still in pretty good shape despite losing Young, Upton, and Dukes. They'll probably have another top 3 pick again in the 2008 draft given how crappy they are in 2007. Ok, maybe you have me a little more worried now, but I still think the O's can escape the basement for the next few years.

by birdman on Jul 26, 2007 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions

well, it wasn't clean

but it worked, and only walker got used, as far as useful members of the bullpen go

by pipkin on Jul 26, 2007 3:49 PM EDT reply actions

thanks for playing, Rays

but we suck less than you

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 26, 2007 3:49 PM EDT reply actions

lol

Geaux Eaux's

by NawlinsOriole on Jul 26, 2007 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Truer words have never been said

by PhilR8 on Jul 26, 2007 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Good day, game over, drive home safely

and the sweep is complete and ladies and gentlemen, the O's have to play an honest-to-goodness real live MLB team this weekend with our "best" player coming off the DL and our 1A ace going tomorrow.

Too bad we have to start with that stupid suspended game, which most likely be a loss. But Guts pitches the real game!

Let's go O's!

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 3:50 PM EDT reply actions

I really wish Bedard wasn't gonna miss the Yanks

Not only because I want him to beat the Yanks, but I want to go over to Pinstripe Alley and read the inevitable "Wow the yankees suck so bad that they are making this no-name pitcher look like Cy Young."

I love reading comments like that. It makes Bedard's performance THAT much more satisfying.

by PhilR8 on Jul 26, 2007 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions

So now the Nats game is on MASN

Wow, they're horrible. Phillies about to win via the walkoff AGAIN. Nats had a two run lead coming into the bottom of the ninth, and now it's 7-6, runners at first and third with two outs.

GO PHILLIES

by PhilR8 on Jul 26, 2007 4:30 PM EDT reply actions

Whoops

so much for that. They tried their best to lose it, though.

by PhilR8 on Jul 26, 2007 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Also

Whoever the girl is that the Nats broadcast crew has to interview the players....

She's no Amber. I'll just leave it at that.

by PhilR8 on Jul 26, 2007 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm sure she's at least 18

so she's a woman. Let's not be COMPLETELY degrading in our sexist comments, gentlemen.

But you're right, she's no Amber.

"There are 35 plasma-screen TVs in a sports bar in Hell, and they're all tuned to this game." - Roch Kubatko

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions

When did "girl" turn into a euphemism?

by PhilR8 on Jul 26, 2007 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions

It's a J-School thing, I guess

I had it beaten into my head for 6 years (J-school and newspaper employment) than anyone under 18 was a boy or girl, anyone over 17 was a man or woman. You'd be surprised what factors can lead to usage of the wrong label. But that's too meta a discussion for now. Just chalk it up as a pet peeve of mine and feel free to ignore it.

"There are 35 plasma-screen TVs in a sports bar in Hell, and they're all tuned to this game." - Roch Kubatko

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions

screw you all

chris gomez is a kid!!!!

who wants to fight?

by dfleis on Jul 26, 2007 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions

could be generational

Don't know the generations of these other gents, but my generation freely uses "girl" for women (young somen? whatever.) well into their 20s, and boy for men (young men?) of a similar age (though I notice that its more likely to be a girl and a guy than a girl and a boy, generally...the sexism of our society still at work, I suppose)), whereas people of your generation tend to much less.

Regardless, linguistically your way of looking at it is almost certainly the right one. But language has this way of being tricky.

by pipkin on Jul 26, 2007 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions

My generation????

Dude, I turned 39 on Tuesday - just HOW old are you?

:)

"There are 35 plasma-screen TVs in a sports bar in Hell, and they're all tuned to this game." - Roch Kubatko

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions

isn't he in college?

i'd say you're different generations.

by jq higgins on Jul 26, 2007 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions

21

We're in different generations, though fairly close for being so.

My parents are around 50.

by pipkin on Jul 26, 2007 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Your usage

of "girl" for someone in their 20s led me to believe you were older than me, not the opposite. Sorry.

"There are 35 plasma-screen TVs in a sports bar in Hell, and they're all tuned to this game." - Roch Kubatko

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions

ah

Makes sense. As in "all those damn kids, can't tell the difference between 16 and 26"

nah, usage among peers

by pipkin on Jul 26, 2007 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions

And one more thing, whippersnapper

Get off my lawn!

"There are 35 plasma-screen TVs in a sports bar in Hell, and they're all tuned to this game." - Roch Kubatko

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions

haha gramps, you can't catch me!!!

by pipkin on Jul 27, 2007 6:13 AM EDT up reply actions

Don't bet on that.....

I went to states TWICE in cross country in HS and am still an ass't wrestling coach at the HS where I teach. If you start runnin', be prepared to run for a while or I just might catch you.

:)

"There are 35 plasma-screen TVs in a sports bar in Hell, and they're all tuned to this game." - Roch Kubatko

by duck on Jul 27, 2007 8:20 AM EDT up reply actions

never was much of a runner

so you'd probably catch me.

by pipkin on Jul 27, 2007 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions

Amber, if you're reading this,..

You're all woman. I know I've said some nice things about that Charissa person, but she roots for the Rockies.

Your fan, birdman.

by birdman on Jul 26, 2007 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions

orioles 6 games under .500!

by dfleis on Jul 26, 2007 5:03 PM EDT reply actions

Any thoughts on who will pitch

the resumed game tomorrow since Ray is on the DL?

by goonybananas on Jul 26, 2007 5:45 PM EDT reply actions

Bell?

Cabrera started, and Shubacca, Parrish and Ray were all used. I'd hate to use Walker and ChadBrad. Baez, maybe? I hate to say it, but he has looked better in his return. Maybe Doyne?

"There are 35 plasma-screen TVs in a sports bar in Hell, and they're all tuned to this game." - Roch Kubatko

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions

doyne went two games in a row

and wasn't good today

I'd say Bell or Baez

by pipkin on Jul 26, 2007 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Doyne

almost gave up 2 homers yesterday. 2 of his outs were caught right up against the wall.

by birdman on Jul 26, 2007 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Not to be defeatist

but the suspended game is a loss just waiting to be official. Use Doyne in it so we don't have to use anyone else.

"There are 35 plasma-screen TVs in a sports bar in Hell, and they're all tuned to this game." - Roch Kubatko

by duck on Jul 26, 2007 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Dude, these are the NEW Orioles!

We have six outs, at least.

If I read this box score correctly, the first six batters will be:

N Markakis, C Gomez, A Huff, [pinch hitter forMora], J Gibbons, C Patterson

At least Corey's been smoking the ball.

Should be a hoot. According to this article at the Post, Ramon will be playing first base when play resumes.

Two runs ain't so much.

by zknower on Jul 27, 2007 2:14 AM EDT up reply actions

With Rivera still available?

I ain't holding my breath. Al Reyes is one thing, Mariano is another.

"There are 35 plasma-screen TVs in a sports bar in Hell, and they're all tuned to this game." - Roch Kubatko

by duck on Jul 27, 2007 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions

here's the game

and this is assuming the motherfuckers don't score any more non-runs.

8th Inning
-Markakis: single to center; 0 outs
-Gomez: single to right, Markakis to 3rd; 0 out
-Huff: GIDP 4-6-3, Markakis scores; 2 out
-Gibbons: strikes out looking; 3 out
End of 8th, 8-7 motherfuckers

9th Inning (Enter Rivera)
-Patterson: strikes out swinging (ball 4 feet above his head); 1 out
-Bako: strikes out looking (raelizes he's worthless and just gives up); 2 outs
-Payton: Grounds out 6-3 on first pitch; 3 outs

Game Over. Motherfuckers get a bullshit win.

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." -Bob Lemon

by jloving on Jul 27, 2007 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions