Gameday Thread: Orioles at Padres, 06/21

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 3:21 PM EDT in Gamethreads

Game Time: 3:35 | TV: MASN | Radio: WHFS

Erik Bedard, LH David Wells, LH (4-4, 3.64) (3-4, 4.86) 2B B Roberts 2B M Giles SS M Tejada (C Gomez as sub) LF J Cruz, Jr. RF N Markakis 1B A Gonzalez 1B K Millar CF M Cameron 3B M Mora C M Barrett LF J Payton SS K Greene CF C Patterson 3B K Kouzmanoff C A Castillo RF H Bocachica P E Bedard P D Wells

Might not be around when the game starts, so I figured I'd just put this up now.

BUH-DARD. Leadin' the AL in strikeouts. One Oriole has ever led the American League in strikeouts: Bob Turley had 185 for the 1954 Orioles, the first year the team was in town. Turley also walked 181 batters.

Other O's that finished in the top five at season's end in strikeouts: Mike Mussina (3rd in 2000, 4th in 1996 and 1997), Mike Flanagan (3rd in 1979, 4th in 1978), Jim Palmer (4th in 1970, 1975, 1977), Mike Cuellar (5th in 1969), Dave McNally (5th in 1968), Chuck Estrada (5th in 1960), Hoyt Wilhelm (5th in 1959), Jack Harshman (4th in 1958), and Connie Johnson (3rd in 1957).

I could fill up an hour or so talking about David Wells. Boomer is beloved by many for being who he is, but he isn't a fun-loving chunker like El Guapo or something, he's just a loudmouth fatso. That 1996 season he spent in Baltimore didn't much endear him to me, either, since it was his one legitimately crap season as a full-time starter between 1993 and 2005. But you can say this about David Wells: He is a survivor. I'd have never expected that tub of guts to last this long, although he really looks finished. But he's 44 years old, so of course he looks finished. The difference between Sidney Ponson and David Wells is that David Wells was smart on the field. Ponson was an idiot everywhere.

Update [2007-6-21 15:19:55 by duck]: Tejada took batting practice and pronounced himself fit to play. I guess we dodged a bullet there.

Update [2007-6-21 15:43:55 by duck]:Tejada flied out to infield, replaced by Gomez as pinch runner after fielder's choice. Gary Thorne was not thrilled by his presence in the lineup. PLEASE stop this streak tomorrow!

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Funny...

There seems to be a pattern emerging with free agents in O's uniforms.
Wells one truly sucky season as a starter happened in Bawlmer, and that really is no different than most free agents we sign - they have decent numbers, become an O, and then have truly sucky seasons..or career ending injuries - or any other number of jinxy things that happen.

The new Oriole way...Finding new ways to suck.

by elktonfan on Jun 21, 2007 9:18 AM EDT reply actions

Belle in Baltimore

It's true, his final year was his worst as a regular. But his hip gave out. And he was still above average.

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions

And

Eric Byrnes

by dfleis on Jun 21, 2007 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions

And

Gary Matthews, Jr. (kinda)

by dfleis on Jun 21, 2007 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions

Welcome to Baltimore, Joe

by RobG on Jun 21, 2007 9:43 AM EDT reply actions

you truly are an artist my man.

Jeremy Guthrie has a posse.

by BENNYBIRDMAN on Jun 21, 2007 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions

You're almost as cool as Joe Girardi!

Keep 'em coming! Melmo as Yoda was the highlight of my day yesterday. Shirtless Jay Gibbons is the lowlight of this one so far (but the Orioles haven't played yet).

oriolesupdate.blogspot.com

by BrianS on Jun 21, 2007 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions

Once again...

you are too awesome for words

"You thought I was a good manager. Well, look at me now. I'm not that good. You're as good as your players are." - Ozzie Guillen

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions

JUST ONE QUESTION SIR?

Where did you get that picture of my torso?

Jeremy Guthrie has a posse.

by BENNYBIRDMAN on Jun 21, 2007 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions

hahah

are those your short shorts as well?

by dfleis on Jun 21, 2007 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions

You're just jealous

you can't fit into them.

"You thought I was a good manager. Well, look at me now. I'm not that good. You're as good as your players are." - Ozzie Guillen

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions

yes they are.

what you don't like the way they show off my ample thighs.

Jeremy Guthrie has a posse.

by BENNYBIRDMAN on Jun 21, 2007 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions

For you, Benny Bman...

by RobG on Jun 21, 2007 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions

If Benny doesn't make that his sig

I will.

http://2632.blogspot.com

by 2632 on Jun 21, 2007 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions

i know this question has been asked a million

times but how do i put that in my sig line?

DUCK HELP!!

Jeremy Guthrie has a posse.

by BENNYBIRDMAN on Jun 21, 2007 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions

dude, I'll just do it for you

Let me or duck or 2632 know if you want it out sometime.

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions

thanks

by BENNYBIRDMAN on Jun 21, 2007 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Sorry...

I missed your plea for help. Glad SC could take care of it for you.

"You thought I was a good manager. Well, look at me now. I'm not that good. You're as good as your players are." - Ozzie Guillen

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Alright BUH-Dard

You have been relegated to #2 in the rotation... earn your way back to "ACE."

Kruk-"Someone put this team together, and it wasn't the manager"

by dayzd toe on Jun 21, 2007 10:49 AM EDT reply actions

Seriously

Bedard has been focusing more on whining that pitching well. Time to get back into the swing of things with a dominating performance.

by PhilR8 on Jun 21, 2007 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Bedard is the man, ey?

by BriSPN on Jun 21, 2007 11:38 AM EDT reply actions

Do you want me to downsize

that sign photo for you?

"You thought I was a good manager. Well, look at me now. I'm not that good. You're as good as your players are." - Ozzie Guillen

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions

yes could you please haha

the only two we got out there

by BriSPN on Jun 22, 2007 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I really would like a win today

just to stick it to those Gaslamp Ball guys (and girls). C'mon, Bedard. Go out there and go the distance just for SPITE.

by PhilR8 on Jun 21, 2007 12:29 PM EDT reply actions

re:

The Gaslamp folks are actually super friendly. They lurves their team, too.

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Sure

I still want them to cry themselves to sleep tonight.

by PhilR8 on Jun 21, 2007 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions

sometimes

when we're beating a team 10-0, I actually start to feel bad for the other team. But then again, the last time we've been beating a team 10-0 was probably a few years ago.

My sympathy well dried up. I'm with Phil. Make the nice people cry.

by dfleis on Jun 21, 2007 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions

re

dude...10-0? We've only shut out two teams this year: TAM 1-0 on May 9 and KC 3-0 on May 30.

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

by BPinOK on Jun 21, 2007 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Millar and his foxy girlfriend

by RobG on Jun 21, 2007 3:24 PM EDT reply actions

Whoa!

When did that happen?

WTG 2632!

by zknower on Jun 21, 2007 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Photoshop calling...

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions

aha ha ha ha ha

nice one.

by zknower on Jun 21, 2007 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Note to self...

Stop posting photos of me - may be used as ammo against me...

Got it.

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Duck. You dog.

"DO YOUR WORST, ANGELOS." -SC

by dayzd toe on Jun 21, 2007 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions

2 things

I gotta save that pic
I gotta make sure my browser erases its history file before my wife uses th ecomputer...

by duck on Jun 22, 2007 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions

OMFG

You, sir, are my hero.

Also, I just busted out laughing at work.

http://2632.blogspot.com

by 2632 on Jun 21, 2007 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions

I never feel good about this lineup

but it's worse when Roberts isn't leading off. Looks like Bedard's gonna get fucked again.

by jloving on Jun 21, 2007 3:29 PM EDT reply actions

Um.

Yeah. God, I hate Jay Payton. Sometimes I love him and sometimes I hate him, and right now, looking at this lineup, I definately hate him.

by PhilR8 on Jun 21, 2007 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions

so I just had, like, the best idea

If we were to pick up Milton Bradley -- and come on, who cares? why not? -- then we could see Payton and Bradley squabbling for playing time. YES.

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 3:32 PM EDT reply actions

yeah...

but did he take infield practice...

"DO YOUR WORST, ANGELOS." -SC

by dayzd toe on Jun 21, 2007 3:36 PM EDT reply actions

I've been wondering that all season

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions

WRONG LINEUP

Si.com posted the wrong lineup. Roberts IS leading off - it was changed late. Miggy bats 2nd.

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 3:37 PM EDT reply actions

I'M ON IT

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions

er, no I'm not

Everyone has the same f'd up lineup.

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Done did it

Didn't know you'd be available, boss.

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions

its

game time.
i smell a run this inning

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 3:38 PM EDT reply actions

Yay me!

I just got a new computer here at work, and it's actually equipped with the necessary software to listen to the game.

FYI...B-Rob is in today according to Joe Angel because Miggy is batting 2nd and may only get one at bat, with Gomez going into SS I guess?

Millar for Manager!!

by Stacey on Jun 21, 2007 3:38 PM EDT reply actions

question

Is there anyway to get around mlb.radio and listen to a local station that airs the games?

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

by BPinOK on Jun 21, 2007 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

No

MLB makes them black out the broadcast

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions

i am

getting my own computer in august. should be better then the one i have

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Who is this A.Pagen that is leading off

according to gamecast.

by BENNYBIRDMAN on Jun 21, 2007 3:39 PM EDT reply actions

YAY

AMBER
AMBER
AMBER
AMBER
AMBER
AMBER
AMBER

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 3:41 PM EDT reply actions

yay amber

by birdman on Jun 21, 2007 3:41 PM EDT reply actions

so, who's actually playing?

i'm seeing gomez pinch running for tejada in the 1st, and i've also seen roberts in left field? what the fuck?

by jloving on Jun 21, 2007 3:42 PM EDT reply actions

The computer is confused

The original lineup was changed. Brian was supposed to have the day off and Payton was going to lead off, but then Miggy decided he couldn't play, but he HAD to keep his streak alive, so he batted 2nd and as soon as he was done batting, Gomez came in to take his place.

Millar for Manager!!

by Stacey on Jun 21, 2007 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions

wow

That is fucking pathetic.

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions

re

I thought you had to go so many innings to keep that streak alive? Like 5 innings?

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

by BPinOK on Jun 21, 2007 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions

I think the 5 inning requirement is so that

the game is official and therefore counts toward the streak.

We might as well bench him before we trade him...just to fuck with him.

by goonybananas on Jun 21, 2007 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions

that's bullshit

the game should have to be official before it counts towards any games played streak. anybody can take one AB a day.

by jloving on Jun 21, 2007 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Gehrig did it

so don't be too insulted. Many games at the end where he's bat and come out for a pinch runner, just like Miggy did. We got spoiled with Ripken.

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions

but Gehrig's not Miggy.

I don't like Miggy.

by jloving on Jun 21, 2007 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions

There you go.

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

re:

Yeah, wait a minute. Someone with the game on explain this. If this is all right, then what I think happened is they scratched Gomez, put Tejada in the two-hole to get one at-bat to continue his stupid streak, and subbed Roberts back in at 2B to put Gomez at SS.

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions

simple

Roberts at 2b
Tejada at SS
Gomez runs for miggy
Gomez at SS

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Right

Gomez was originally going to play 2B, but when Tejada couldn't play SS, they benched him for Roberts so that Gomez could enter for Tejada as soon his streak was counted alive.

Miguel Tejada! You are not Cal Ripken! You are pathetic, sir!

Millar for Manager!!

by Stacey on Jun 21, 2007 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions

You are correct

and the lineup on this entry is now, too.

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Fun fact

i just found an old Mike Flanagan card in my collection

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 3:43 PM EDT reply actions

tejada

so Tejada's game played streak continues even though he only had one AB? I thought you had to play 5 innings.

by birdman on Jun 21, 2007 3:45 PM EDT reply actions

No...

The game has to go 5 innings for it to count during the streak, but all you have to do is be in there for 1 play. I believe Gehrig did this a few times; no matter it's cheap. If you pull this crap to keep the streak going then what's the point? Not that I think there is much of a point in the streak to begin with.

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

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jun 21, 2007 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions

oh ok thanks

I just heard the announcers say that Cal had a few 1 innings games due to ejections.

by birdman on Jun 21, 2007 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions

but yeah

It's a cheap way to keep the streak alive.

by birdman on Jun 21, 2007 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions

but

that's different than saying "let me hit once so I can continue to think I'm awesome."

by jloving on Jun 21, 2007 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions

re:

That's just for the game to be official. If this dickweed breaks Cal's record I'm putting a big fuckin' * next to it.

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions

re:

Naah, Tejada ain't breaking Cal Ripken's record. The steroids he took (in the past) will have their effect eventually (a' la Juan Gone) and break his body down (hamstring pulls, etc..).

by MurraysLaw on Jun 21, 2007 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Like I said

Gehrig did the same thing. Of course, he was DYING at the time, just didn't know it. Miggy's just got a busted hand.

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

RE:

I wouldn't worry, Tejada is around 1500 games away; so that takes us until around 2016. Besides, if the O's setup a trade or can't resign him, they can make him sit for a day.

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

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jun 21, 2007 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions

That's friggin cheap...

Keeping the streak alive that way is embarrassing.

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

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jun 21, 2007 3:45 PM EDT reply actions

holy shit Tejada

That is bush. Can this team go 20 minutes without someone doing something embarrassing?

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 3:46 PM EDT reply actions

Haha!

True...so true.

by RobG on Jun 21, 2007 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions

truly pathetic

the inmates are running the asylum. what a fucking joke.

by Dave at Bottomfeeder Baseball on Jun 21, 2007 3:46 PM EDT reply actions

Marcus Giles

would look better with pointy ears and some green shoes with bells on them.

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

by BPinOK on Jun 21, 2007 3:48 PM EDT reply actions

Sounds like a job for RobG

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions

seriously

That might be the most fucking bush league bunch of shit anybody with an Orioles hat has pulled all week. Holy mother of God. I mean I don't care about the streak, but just go sit down. It's stupid.

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 3:49 PM EDT reply actions

was...

that your final straw?

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

by BPinOK on Jun 21, 2007 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

nah

My final straw would've come long ago if I had one. I have oodles upon oodles of straws. But that is a joke. Talk about me-first.

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions

dude, whatevs...

tejada makes a huge contribution by just being on the team. how dare you question his heart?

snicker

by jq higgins on Jun 21, 2007 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions

WTF

Did I just read on the cbs glog (whatever a glog is) that he "almost bunted into a double play?" So...not only does he force their hand to get one at bat, then he tries to lay down a f-ing bunt?

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

by BPinOK on Jun 21, 2007 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions

not only that

But does he plan to do this every day until his wrist feels better? This is idiotic.

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

YES, that is correct

He weakly attempted to bunt - he can't even hold the bat with his left hand. The Pads decided to let it drop and try for the double play, Roberts recognized what they were doing, I guess, and hightailed it to 2nd. They got him, but not Miggy, who wasn't exactly sending land speed records getting there. Go figure.

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions

seriously

Is he going to do this every goddamn day?

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

If so, that's horseshit

And it's freaking embarrassing. I've been trying to like Miggi for awhile now, but if he keeps pulling this shit I'm going to have to give into my natural instincts and just start hating him.

Millar for Manager!!

by Stacey on Jun 21, 2007 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions

glog...

I believe it's a hybrid of game log... perhaps or game blog.

"DO YOUR WORST, ANGELOS." -SC

by dayzd toe on Jun 21, 2007 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions

I wish Trembley

would have told him to sit his ass on the bench if he's hurt, but apparently he went along with this ridiculous charade.

Millar for Manager!!

by Stacey on Jun 21, 2007 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions

re

"would have told him to sit his ass on the bench if he's hurt,"

he could have that and said i'll get in you as a pinch hitter. streak stays alive in a "legitimate" way.

by birdman on Jun 21, 2007 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions

fact

Cal was ejected twice in the first.
Lou G. was ill and started at SS took his AB then was pulled so as with all records i guess they get this *

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 3:50 PM EDT reply actions

RE:

Big difference between getting ejected and going into the game when you aren't healthy enough to play and being pulled after 1 play.

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

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jun 21, 2007 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions

any of you remember the term

The "Oriole way" ? ... We used to be a respectable club... I swear.

by dfleis on Jun 21, 2007 3:53 PM EDT reply actions

Scorey's

en fuego. Two hits in two days???

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

by BPinOK on Jun 21, 2007 3:54 PM EDT reply actions

We can always rely on one of our many

power hitting backup catchers...

by goonybananas on Jun 21, 2007 3:56 PM EDT reply actions

LET ERIK SWING!

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 3:57 PM EDT reply actions

For fuck's sake - at least put it in play

But, it could be worse - GIDP.

by goonybananas on Jun 21, 2007 3:57 PM EDT reply actions

BEARDS FOR BIRDS sign in dugout

Gary wonders what it means. I'm guessing maybe Kevbo didn't know Joe turned the job down.

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 3:58 PM EDT reply actions

i like having Berdard at the plate

more then castillo and gibbons

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 3:58 PM EDT reply actions

why is Bedard bunting?

if I remember correctly, didn't he have a couple hits in DC?

by jloving on Jun 21, 2007 3:58 PM EDT reply actions

RE;

HE WAS 2-2 ON THE YEAR WITH AN RBI.

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

by BPinOK on Jun 21, 2007 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes, he did

He was 2 for 2, actually.

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions

watching the blog update

is waaaaaay funner than gamecasting the stupid Orioles. ugh.

by Dave at Bottomfeeder Baseball on Jun 21, 2007 4:01 PM EDT reply actions

does Tejada actually believe

he's going to break Cal's record? Doesn't he has to play something like 6 more years w/o missing a game?

by birdman on Jun 21, 2007 4:03 PM EDT reply actions

RE:

It's like 9-10 more years; 6 more to beat Gehrig.

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

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jun 21, 2007 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions

I'd like to see

Wells go after Barrett. Just for kicks.

by jloving on Jun 21, 2007 4:06 PM EDT reply actions

RE:

On the field, I'd take Barrett. In a bar after a dozen or two beers; I'd take Wells (using bottles).

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

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jun 21, 2007 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Wells

probably can't see shit until he drinks a sixer.

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

by BPinOK on Jun 21, 2007 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions

RE:

I don't think he gets out of bed without a sixer in him.

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

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jun 21, 2007 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions

From wikipedia.org

Rank   Name        #   First game       Last game 
1. Cal Ripken, Jr. 2632 May 30, 1982    September 19, 1998 
2. Lou Gehrig    2130 June 1, 1925   April 30, 1939 
3. Everett Scott   1307 June 20, 1916  May 5, 1925 
4. Steve Garvey    1207 September 3, 1975    July 29, 1983 
5. Miguel Tejada   1152 June 2, 2000    June 21, 2007 (active)*

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MLB_consecutive_games_played_streaks

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 4:08 PM EDT reply actions

He's got 1500 more games to go

So, my math's not great, but, 1500/162 = about 9 full seasons and two additional months.

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions

re:

Someone's going to get hit in the ass for that Tejada thing, I bet. Not that the Padres beaning people is cause for alarm.

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 4:08 PM EDT reply actions

Nah

didn't make the friars look bad just themselves.

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

by BPinOK on Jun 21, 2007 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions

maybe

David Wells is real big on "respect for the game." He gets hot over Alfonso Soriano looking at home runs he hits.

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah...but...

it's obvious he isn't big on "respect for yourself"

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

by BPinOK on Jun 21, 2007 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions

re:

It sullies the good names of Cal Ripken and Lou Gehrig. Also Wells and Gehrig were teammates at one point. True story.

I'm not saying Bochy is going to tell Wells to do anything because obviously why would the Padres really give a shit, but I can see Wells taking a potshot if the Pads get up.

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree about Tejada

Cal never pulled any crap like that. Wells is definately my least favorite Padres starter. I can't see him as anything but a Yankee and I really hate the Yankees more than anything. (For the record, Bochy manages San Francisco now; our mgr. is Bud Black.)

by The Third Giles on Jun 21, 2007 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Wells

has a future as the next Goodyear Blimp.

by MurraysLaw on Jun 21, 2007 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

RE:

What do the Padres care?

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

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jun 21, 2007 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Gary Roenicke!

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 4:12 PM EDT reply actions

Bring in John Lowenstein

and I just might crap myself.

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions

give them uniforms

Put them in, coach. If they begged long enough, he probably would.

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Apparently...

although if Gibbons had been in the lineup, I'd say it was an upgrade.

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions

re:

If Jonnypops went up in place of Gibbons, it'd be an upgrade.

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Manfra just said

"I think Tejada coming into the game for one at bat shows how important this streak is to Miguel AND to baseball."

Millar for Manager!!

by Stacey on Jun 21, 2007 4:14 PM EDT reply actions

Manfra is a troglodyte

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Tejada

probably thinks he is baseball

by jloving on Jun 21, 2007 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Meet the new boss...

by RobG on Jun 21, 2007 4:15 PM EDT reply actions

omg

a neon head!

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Gomez showing off the wheels...

by goonybananas on Jun 21, 2007 4:15 PM EDT reply actions

i like

dave trembley
a lot

including the running thing

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 4:15 PM EDT reply actions

re:

Dave Trembley let an injured player waste everyone's time.

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions

according to MASN

he talked to other people about the idea. so i dont put the whole thing on him

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions

He's the one who fills out the lineup card

or does he just write down what teh Warehouse people tell hhim to? I semll a rat here - one that lives at 333 Camden Ave...

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Strike one...

and let's not forget what that does to our bench.

IF Miggy's injured, DL him and fill the spot.

If not, let him rest and IF he can swing a bat, pinch hit duty.

If he CAN'T swing a bat, he needs to be DL'd. If you can't physically perform the ONE basic duty of everyone in the lineup, you don't need to be taking up a roster spot.

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions

I really think

that Trembley does not have the authority to bench Tejada. Like, seriously.

by PhilR8 on Jun 21, 2007 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions

I completely agree

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions

maybe

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I just can't wait until the sixth inning...

Wells doesn't even look like Wells until the second half of the game. First half he looks all prim and proper (relatively), around the fourth the uniform starts falling apart, and the sixth the beer starts to sweat from his pours.

I hope it's hot in San Diego today, the highlights should be fun.

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

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jun 21, 2007 4:17 PM EDT reply actions

re:

It's about 70, but the UV index is very high.

"People say losing is easy. Come here and try it." -- Brian Roberts

by Scott Christ on Jun 21, 2007 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions

now

thats clutch hitting.
.
.
.
.
The Oriole Way

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 4:19 PM EDT reply actions

Melvin Mora

looked pretty ugly on that K

by zknower on Jun 21, 2007 4:20 PM EDT reply actions

Miggy Miggy

High-steppin' bush-league disgrace of a move. Does Tejada think anyone cares about his idiotic streak? Do the Orioles think anyone cares? Is this team actually afraid of making him upset?

by RevJim on Jun 21, 2007 4:21 PM EDT reply actions

FINAL

1-0 SD

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 4:24 PM EDT reply actions

Great. Just great

We hit the ball all over the field and can't score. They put together a craptastic NL sacrifice twice run and now have teh lead. And Bedard's probably already planning his exit, now that he knows the chance for the win is gone, since the other team, you know, scored once.

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 4:25 PM EDT reply actions

Castillo still with the O's???

I thought he'd be doing hedge trimming by now...

by MurraysLaw on Jun 21, 2007 4:29 PM EDT reply actions

What is with all this bunting crap????

Although with Patterson's average, I can see why.

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 4:29 PM EDT reply actions

FUCKING SMALLBALL

by zknower on Jun 21, 2007 4:30 PM EDT reply actions

With Patterson

expect...the expected.

by MurraysLaw on Jun 21, 2007 4:30 PM EDT reply actions

Wow - we actually executed on that.

by goonybananas on Jun 21, 2007 4:31 PM EDT reply actions

Our very own craptastic NL run

God, I had this sacrifice crap. Where's the link to Earl's Manager's Corner???

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 4:31 PM EDT reply actions

What is my damage?

HATE this sacrfice crap...

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions

im gonna

say 2 k's

way to alberto

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 4:31 PM EDT reply actions

CASTILLO DID SOMETHING PRODUCTIVE

hide the women and children.

http://2632.blogspot.com

by 2632 on Jun 21, 2007 4:32 PM EDT reply actions

with that sig pic

there might be a few more children to hide.

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Joe Angel...

with a face for radio...

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 4:34 PM EDT reply actions

yay amber

by birdman on Jun 21, 2007 4:34 PM EDT reply actions

yay

amber

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 4:34 PM EDT reply actions

Does anyone else remeber last year

When Bedard when 3-3 or 3-4 or some shit and drove in a run and scored or something. Curious as to who it was against.

by Baltimo on Jun 21, 2007 4:35 PM EDT reply actions

Well,

He did that against the Gnats this year.

http://2632.blogspot.com

by 2632 on Jun 21, 2007 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Now I'm worried about Bedard

his pitching may suffer due to being in shock.

by jloving on Jun 21, 2007 4:35 PM EDT reply actions

Castillo

as O's manager. I think even he would bench Tejada.

by MurraysLaw on Jun 21, 2007 4:35 PM EDT reply actions

Erik Bedard

cannot stop striking motherfuckers out. It's like a fundamental life function for him at this point, like breathing or sleeping.

http://2632.blogspot.com

by 2632 on Jun 21, 2007 4:39 PM EDT reply actions

now

if he'd just refine his swing a bit...

by jloving on Jun 21, 2007 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions

I crack up

everytime I see that picture of you and the future manager of the Orioles. I wish it was real!

Millar for Manager!!

by Stacey on Jun 21, 2007 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions

i wish it were too.

my life will not be complete until i get hammered with kevin millar.

http://2632.blogspot.com

by 2632 on Jun 21, 2007 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions

as i said

with you and Kevin there might be a few more children to hide.

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions

I forgot there was a day game

I just assumed that SC was going to go on some heroic, insprirational, David Wells-esque bender that would keep him out from early afternoon till past 10:00EST.

Seeing 130some posts in the gameday thread saved me from missing another Oriole gem.

oriolesupdate.blogspot.com

by BrianS on Jun 21, 2007 4:41 PM EDT reply actions

I feel like I've seen this movie before...

Good outing by our starting pitcher, low scoring game... Gee, wonder what's going to happen next?

Please don't ruin the ending for me.

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

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jun 21, 2007 4:41 PM EDT reply actions

Hate to break it to you

Rosebud's his sled.

Darth Vader is Luke's dad.

And Chad Bradford is gonna...

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions

planet of the apes?

actually earth.

soylent green?

it's people.

PEEEEEEEPULLLLLLLLL!!!

by jq higgins on Jun 21, 2007 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions

the rotation is 2nd in ERA in AL

It's like having a BMW with a go kart engine.

by birdman on Jun 21, 2007 4:42 PM EDT reply actions

Man - so much for plate patience.

by goonybananas on Jun 21, 2007 4:43 PM EDT reply actions

another

botch run chance

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 4:43 PM EDT reply actions

25 base hits,

one run

by zknower on Jun 21, 2007 4:44 PM EDT reply actions

AUUGHHH

http://2632.blogspot.com

by 2632 on Jun 21, 2007 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions

too freaky for you? ;)

by zknower on Jun 21, 2007 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions

it could be much worse.

http://2632.blogspot.com

by 2632 on Jun 21, 2007 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Now THAT'S a keeper!

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions

I smell another 12 hit, 2 run showing.

by goonybananas on Jun 21, 2007 4:44 PM EDT reply actions

I think Millar is scared of contact

He looks to walk in RBI situations. Sometimes it's not even cause hes not getting good pitches, he walks to first on calls that are clearly borderline and hittable. Don't get me wrong, I love him.

by Baltimo on Jun 21, 2007 4:45 PM EDT reply actions

damn it, Gomez

just because you replaced Tejada doesn't mean you have to hit like him too

by jloving on Jun 21, 2007 4:45 PM EDT reply actions

Can you believe this sack of shit

pitched a perfect game?

by goonybananas on Jun 21, 2007 4:45 PM EDT reply actions

THROW WELLS OUT!

the bum!

by zknower on Jun 21, 2007 4:46 PM EDT reply actions

sack up, melvin.

http://2632.blogspot.com

by 2632 on Jun 21, 2007 4:47 PM EDT reply actions

yup

bruce froemming is one awsome dude

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 4:47 PM EDT reply actions

Jaysus

Melmo just looks overmatched.

by zknower on Jun 21, 2007 4:47 PM EDT reply actions

Millar + Mora

0-5 in RBI opportunities, and it's the fifth inning.

by Baltimo on Jun 21, 2007 4:48 PM EDT reply actions

disagree

a walk in an RBI situation is not a bad thing.

if they aren't giving you pitches to hit, don't hit.

by zknower on Jun 21, 2007 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Pretty fundamental

I tell that to my 10 year olds.

"If it's good, swing at it. If it's not, don't."

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions

I had a coach

who took it one step farther, saying if "it's good and you go down looking you're running laps". We fell one game short of the championship game that year because our first game was rained out and we had to play back to back games with a 15 minute break. happened to us 2 years in a row...I ran a lot of laps for nothing.

by jloving on Jun 21, 2007 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions

RE:

"a walk in an RBI situation is not a bad thing."

In fact, it's a good thing. Walks are always welcome.

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

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jun 21, 2007 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Fucking Millar

Clogging the god damn bases up again.

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

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jun 21, 2007 4:48 PM EDT reply actions

It's God's way

of telling Dusty not to come her.

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions

HERE

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions

That was all Mora

by Baltimo on Jun 21, 2007 4:48 PM EDT reply actions

OMG!

The Pods have been taking lessons from the Orioles!

by zknower on Jun 21, 2007 4:48 PM EDT reply actions

I'll take it.

http://2632.blogspot.com

by 2632 on Jun 21, 2007 4:48 PM EDT reply actions

Yay for errors!

Millar for Manager!!

by Stacey on Jun 21, 2007 4:48 PM EDT reply actions

The New Orioles Way!

Hope like hell that the other team fucks up.

by goonybananas on Jun 21, 2007 4:49 PM EDT reply actions

i will take it

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 4:49 PM EDT reply actions

Got a lil trivia question for y'all....

Who has the lowest WHIP amongst ALL starters in MLB?

by Jonnypops on Jun 21, 2007 4:51 PM EDT reply actions

Guts?

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Ding-Ding-Ding!!!

You are correct, Sir!

by Jonnypops on Jun 21, 2007 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Baez?

by goonybananas on Jun 21, 2007 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions

DAMMIT!

That's THREE keyboards in THREE days. Y'all gotta warn me before you post something that funny!

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Mr. Jeremy Guthrie

0.89

http://2632.blogspot.com

by 2632 on Jun 21, 2007 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions

RE: Not that it matters

but it's only 0.76 as a starter. That's crazy good.

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

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jun 21, 2007 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions

9:30 AM - Guthrie runnin' stairs at Petco.

My God, I might have my latest man-crush.

by duck on Jun 21, 2007 4:54 PM EDT reply actions

ha, wells is pissed

that bedard gets that pitched called a strike.

by zknower on Jun 21, 2007 4:54 PM EDT reply actions

why does MLB.com have

this ad??

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 4:59 PM EDT reply actions

that s

awsome
its raining money and Bynum is RICH

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 5:00 PM EDT reply actions

Who is this at bat right now, Albert Pujols?

Same stance, same result. HOME RUN!

by PhilR8 on Jun 21, 2007 5:00 PM EDT reply actions

no fucking way

by goonybananas on Jun 21, 2007 5:01 PM EDT reply actions

CASTILLLLLLLO!

dong!

by zknower on Jun 21, 2007 5:01 PM EDT reply actions

HOLY FUCKING SHIT

ALBERTO CASTILLO

http://2632.blogspot.com

by 2632 on Jun 21, 2007 5:01 PM EDT reply actions

too things you dont see everyday

money raining
Castillo HRs

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 5:01 PM EDT reply actions

3rd thing:

David Wells being compared to Indiana Jones.
Thanks, Joe Angel.

http://2632.blogspot.com

by 2632 on Jun 21, 2007 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions

I really love Joe Angel

It's a shame he doesn't have anyone to play off of. Manfra always sounds lost when he tries to make a joke, or respond to one of Angels. Sad, really.

by PhilR8 on Jun 21, 2007 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions

did anyone else see

the raining money?????

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 5:04 PM EDT reply actions

radio guys have been talking about it

apparently mora is collecting it in his hat.

http://2632.blogspot.com

by 2632 on Jun 21, 2007 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions

actually

Mora was begging with his hat.
Bynum caught like 3 bucks.
Mora got 1.

MacPhail, Be our SAVIOR!

by westcoastOfan on Jun 21, 2007 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey Wells, you SUCK

Whydontchasiddownalready?

by zknower on Jun 21, 2007 5:04 PM EDT reply actions

this is how cbssportsline.com's glogger called it.

Wells leaves a curveball over the plate and Alberto Castillo goes deep to left. That's a nice way to end Castillo's stint as catcher for the Orioles because Ramon Hernandez will return from the DL tomorrow.

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

by Dave at Bottomfeeder Baseball on Jun 21, 2007 5:05 PM EDT reply actions

Good

Castillo wants Bako's job .

by PhilR8 on Jun 21, 2007 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions

as far as i'm concerned...

he can have it. Bako is so far below replacement level, he's actually at the top of the list. or something.

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

by Dave at Bottomfeeder Baseball on Jun 21, 2007 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow...well over 220 comments...

...and yet only one wordless comment for my extremely well-crafted screenplay in the diaries section.

Yeah. I'm being a whiny bitch. So what?

This is not even a logo of the Baltimore Orioles baseball club

by Chanumas on Jun 21, 2007 5:11 PM EDT reply actions

I read it and loved it

I didn't want to spoil it by commenting, though. I wanted it to remain in its pristine, untouched, perfect condition. I would only sully it by adding superfluous praise. But rest assured it was consumed and enjoyed.

by PhilR8 on Jun 21, 2007 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions