5/17 Game Thread @ Kansas City

[Tank]

Roberts 2B
Newhan LF
Mora 3B
Tejada SS
Palmeiro 1B
Lopez C
Surhoff DH
Gibbons RF
Fiorentino CF

Ponson P

[Tank]

Sweeney is out again with sore ribs. He hasn't played since May 11th.

[Mackus]

Good news for us, he's the only threat in their lineup.

[NeedToFindAWay]

Make it 6 Sidney!!

[Osrock2005]

Well it's Lima time for the Royals, let's hope we can take advantage of that. Since we're in Kansas City Ponson hasn't gotten the oppurtunity to drive to New York to get drunk before his start, unless he's a very fast driver. ;) :eek: :D

[Why Not?]

Screech is in the lineup again today. I wonder if his playing everyday was the plan all along or if it's simply impossible to take him out with the way he's hitting.

[Tank]

I'm surprised Bigbie isn't back in the lineup yet.

[vab]

Is Bigbie still nursing that hamstring or he has finally just played his way out of the lineup?

[Mackus]

They said he's 100%, but with the way fiorentino has hit, and Newhan and Surhoff coming off of big games, I'm not surprised he's not starting.

He'll be back in there plenty though.

[Mackus]

Mora with a double down the line.

2nd and 3rd for Miggy with 1 out.

[NeedToFindAWay]

Runners on 2nd and 3rd for the MACHINE.

[Why Not?]

Now we're cooking with gas. Tejada up with guys on second and third. This is a pretty solid situation, eh?

[Mackus]

A rare screwup by Miggy in this situation, pop out to 2nd.

[Mackus]

Raffy picks up The Machine with a 2-rbi single.

Maybe he is heating up???

[NeedToFindAWay]

Palmeiro with a single. 2-0 O's.

[Why Not?]

Palmeiro's done. ;)

[powervich]

Can Manfra please show some enthusiasm?

"And Raffy will drive in 2..."

[Why Not?]

Can Manfra please show some enthusiasm?

"And Raffy will drive in 2..."

YOU CAN PUT IT ON THE BOOOOOAARD....YES!

[Broohaha]

well well well

raffy and newhan leading the way... who knew? :D

with a little help from melvin of course :cool:

[Androo]

What does the weather look like in KC tonight (and for the rest of the series)?

[NeedToFindAWay]

YOU CAN PUT IT ON THE BOOOOOAARD....YES!

The Score is 2-0 GOOD GUYS! :D

[momo2005]

Palmerio getting his viagia this week, 2-0 after one. Javy is really not seeing the ball right now.

[Broohaha]

oh god--i can already tell it's going to be a loooooooooong night with sir sid...

[Tank]

I think Newhans gonna go on a bit of a streak. Hes been hitting the ball well.

[Osrock2005]

What does the weather look like in KC tonight (and for the rest of the series)?

It's supposed to rain tomorrow, thunderstorms, but on Thursday it'll be sunny.

[Mackus]

Rough start for Sid.

Berroa hits a hard single on a hanging slider and the a WP gets him to 2nd.

[Mackus]

Error on Tejada. Defense is killing us this year.

[Mackus]

Unearned run on the double by Stairs.

2-2

[NeedToFindAWay]

Error on Tejada. Defense is killing us this year.

Actually scored an infield hit

[Androo]

well, that was quick.

2-2

[Osrock2005]

Good job Ponson. :rolleyes:

[BaseballDeac]

Errors always seem to turn into runs

[momo2005]

Good job Fatson.

[TheBigLouie]

Fatso Strikes!!!!

God I hate the FAtMan

[TheBigLouie]

What it take him.......... 30 seconds to give the lead up?

[Mackus]

Surprised they gave Graffanino a hit on that, it was clearly an error on Tejada.

[Mackus]

Dammit, 3-2 now after a seeing-eye single. Tejada's gotta get to that ball.

[Osrock2005]

Now we've blown the lead. Ponson gives the game away.

[Why Not?]

Fat fat Fat fat, fatty fat fat.

[Mackus]

Jesus, Sid's got nothing tonight.

We're gonna have to get the bats going tonight.

[powervich]

Who do the Royals think they are?

[momo2005]

Ponson you suck!!!!!!!!!!!, only reason why this fat boy has 5 wins, is because we score alot of runs for him.

[Osrock2005]

Hopefully Ray Miller comes out and says "Jenny Craig" and then walks away.

[WEAVERMAN]

Will Ponson make it out of the 1st? He can't get anybody out against this KC lineup? Settle down.

[TheBigLouie]

Amazing how Ponson can ruin a game so quickly

He really really really really sucks!

[NeedToFindAWay]

Sidney should really get a new hat...that white stuff seems to be giving him bad luck...and making me want to puke.

[WEAVERMAN]

The Royals are "hot" after the TB series and we're doing nothing to stop them right now.

[WEAVERMAN]

Sid needs to get the third out and settle down.

[NeedToFindAWay]

Hopefully Ray Miller comes out and says "Jenny Craig" and then walks away.

lmao.........

[TheBigLouie]

What a freakin disgrace this loser is.

[WEAVERMAN]

We'll be seeing Parrish tonight, for certain.

[momo2005]

God can this dumb inning end, Ponson is such a lucky pitcher to be 5-1, ponson is a fat clown.

[Mackus]

Get the bats working.

[Osrock2005]

Sidney should really get a new hat...that white stuff seems to be giving him bad luck...and making me want to puke.

He must've wiped his face with his hat while he was eating his powdered donuts before the game.

[TheBigLouie]

I would not have this disgrace on my team.

Get rid of the bum!

[Why Not?]

Settle down kids, it's just a three-run hole with 24 outs left. Not ideal, but not too bad either. This IS Kansas City after all.

Ponson always sprinkles a few of these stinker starts in betwen the quality ones. We shall overcome.

[WEAVERMAN]

Remove Bauer's performances and that had to be the worst half inning we had this season.

[Mackus]

Out of curiosity, how many of you wanted to get rid of Sid last week when he outpitched Johan Santana?

[vab]

Sid terrible but fairly economical in the 1st inning. Five runs and six hits on only 24 pitches. That's not easy to do.

[powervich]

Settle down kids, it's just a three-run hole with 24 outs left. Not ideal, but not too bad either. This IS Kansas City after all.

Ponson always sprinkles a few of these stinker starts in betwen the quality ones. We shall overcome.

Wise words.

Also, we get that you guys think he is out of shape. Move on.

[drarray]

poson sucks :mad:

[drarray]

gene wilder at bat..... let's go stir crazy

[WEAVERMAN]

C'mon Sid, keep us close and we'll win this ballgame.

[NeedToFindAWay]

Listen Everyone, we all may be forgetting something. THIS IS BASEBALL...A pitcher is NOT going to be perfect every outing...everyone has off-days. Naturally, Sidneys is always a VERY BAD off-day :(

[WEAVERMAN]

Do you ever get the feeling it's not be our night? Damn infield hits.

[Mackus]

2 infield hits to start the 2nd. Slight improvement over the 1st.

[momo2005]

Get this donut eatting, judge hitting fat a@@ out of the game.

[WEAVERMAN]

Let's get the DP.

[OregonBird]

Yep. It's one of those games.

I just wish that Sidney will come through and battle. Fine, it won't be pretty but stop the bleeding for a few more innings.

[OregonBird]

C'mon El Sid!!!!!!!

[TheBigLouie]

Just get the fat disgrace out of the game and then execute a trade to get this cancer off the team

[NeedToFindAWay]

Do you ever get the feeling it's not be our night? Damn infield hits.

I get that feeling alot, but remember, the O's have put together their list of dramatic comebacks this year. Keep the Faith O's Fans.

[WEAVERMAN]

C'mon Sid, make the big pitch to Graf and get the DP.

[WEAVERMAN]

That's ok, we'll take the out.

[drarray]

let's look on the bright side .. sidney has not walked anyone yet.

[OregonBird]

Matt Stairs, professional hitter.

[WEAVERMAN]

Stairs is in the hole, don't lose him, get the DP and change this thing around.

[Why Not?]

Just get the fat disgrace out of the game and then execute a trade to get this cancer off the team

I could go for a rotation full of 5-1 cancers.

[WEAVERMAN]

C'mon Sid, you can do it.

[Osrock2005]

Now that's just great.

[Osrock2005]

Ponson gone, finally.

[WEAVERMAN]

Ponson, you're kidding with that throw, and Lopez, can you catch the ball?

[Why Not?]

Javy should have had that. Looked like Sidney stumbled trying to make the throw while coming down the mound.

Parrish is in. He should be well-rested if nothing else.

[momo2005]

Matt Stairs hits the ball off Fatson's pig roast of a leg, and now he is hurt, and he cant throw the ball str8 to javy to get an easy out.

[MiggysTHEMAN]

did you see that little smirk he gave when he was walking off the field.

Man, what an idiot.

[WEAVERMAN]

John Parrish enters. Hey, John try not to walk the entire ballpark. Show the Orioles something.

[TheBigLouie]

Finally, the fat disgrace is out of the game.

WTF is his problem?????????????????????????????

[Mu'ayyidSaafir]

Ridiculous to give Lopez that error. The throw was in the dirt and the runner kicked it away.

[WEAVERMAN]

Ridiculous to give Lopez that error. The throw was in the dirt and the runner kicked it away.

The scorer changed it, it's now an error on Ponson.

[PJ - O's Fan]

Matt Stairs hits the ball off Fatson's pig roast of a leg

LOL.

You can have all of the 5-1 cancers you want, but if I could jettison this loser from the team I would do it immediately. The only reason he has a winning record is because the offense has been tearing the cover off of the ball when he pitches.

[sylvester]

I'm going to throw up.

[TheBigLouie]

I could go for a rotation full of 5-1 cancers

Not me!

I'd like a rotation of winners

[NeedToFindAWay]

Parrish Walks the first batter he faces. SHOCKER!

[WEAVERMAN]

Parrish is painful to watch pitch because he can't throw strikes. It's your ballgame Parrish, settle down here.

[sylvester]

This game is not close to being over with Lima on the hill.

[Mackus]

If Parrish can't pitch we today, this game's over. We have no other long men, he's going to go until at least the 6th inning, regardless of how he pitches.

[momo2005]

Hey John, the purpose of your job is to throw the ball over the plate, not walk everyone, UHGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG.

[TheBigLouie]

Ponson ERA is gonna take a good beating, and rightfully so.

He is a loser!

[WEAVERMAN]

Don't walk in a run Parrish.

[vab]

Parrish doesn't have any control when he's pitching regularly. God knows what he's going to have tonight. Don't dig in Royals.

[OregonBird]

I loathe Parrish. How can you be a reliever if you can't throw it over the plate.

Trade this guy for a bullpen catcher and some sunflower seeds.

[WEAVERMAN]

Get the DP ball here, Parrish.

[TheBigLouie]

Barring an unknow injury, there is no excuse for that pitching performance.

No wonder patrons accost this loser in bars and restaraunts and tell him what a POS he is.

[Timmd519]

C'mon Parrish, no more runs. Let's get a ground ball to 2nd. Keep us within 5 runs.

[geschinger]

Now we know why Parrish rarely pitches...

[NeedToFindAWay]

I will be right back. I'm going to bang my head against the T.V. a few times.

[momo2005]

Parrish is garbage, i rather see a single A pitcher out there. And Fatson has a brused Pig Roast leg.

[WEAVERMAN]

Buck's in the hole, retire him, no excuses.

[Why Not?]

Not me!

I'd like a rotation of winners

I believe 5-1 is a winning record. In fact, I'm quite certain. If Ponson is a loser because of a crappy start, isn't Tejada a loser because he popped up with two men in scoring position in the first inning?

[CheapSeatBlasts]

This is the time when a good manager goes to the GM and tells them that certain players will not be used due to their various problems and to do with them what they wish, but they won't get playing time on their watch.

[DomePatrol2005]

Bunch of crap. No way this team beats us twice.

[Tony-OH]

Now we know why Parrish rarely pitches...
Or could his ineffectiveness be because he never pitches? He's always pitched better when he pitches regularly. Hence the move to the bullpen from a starting spot. He needs to pitch regularly to be effective and pitching once every 17 games is not going to do it.

[WEAVERMAN]

Where's the John Parrish we saw most of last season? He's about to walk another runner home.

[OregonBird]

Unbelievable.....

Well, 1st place was fun for awhile. But, back to our designated place in the standings behind teams w/o Pork Chop pitchers and w/o "March of Dimes" relievers.

[WEAVERMAN]

That's a big strikeout. Now let's get out of this jam.

[Why Not?]

Or could his ineffectiveness be because he never pitches? He's always pitched better when he pitches regularly. Hence the move to the bullpen from a starting spot. He needs to pitch regularly to be effective and pitching once every 17 games is not going to do it.

The way we're heading tonight, we could let Parrish finish the game. It would make up for his time on the bench.

[Timmd519]

Bunch of crap. No way this team beats us twice.

Why? Because the Orioles are better than them on paper?

[Mackus]

Its amazing how the idiots on the board only post when we're having a bad game.

Its one frickin bad game, and we came back from down 7 against this same team less than 10 days ago!! Calm down

[WEAVERMAN]

Get Fasano in there to catch Parrish, Lopez may be disinterested.

[geschinger]

Or could his ineffectiveness be because he never pitches? He's always pitched better when he pitches regularly. Hence the move to the bullpen from a starting spot. He needs to pitch regularly to be effective and pitching once every 17 games is not going to do it.

There haven't been many blowouts one way or the other - I can understand hesistating bringing him in non blowouts.

[Tony-OH]

Unbelievable.....

Well, 1st place was fun for awhile. But, back to our designated place in the standings behind teams w/o Pork Chop pitchers and w/o "March of Dimes" relievers.
Wow!! It's a bad game through two innings... Step away from the ledge!!! :)

[OregonBird]

Atta boy Johnny!

Please get someone who can throw strikes.

[momo2005]

Hey Javy what the heck was that, Block the ball, cost us another run geez.

[DomePatrol2005]

Why isnt Sosa back yet?

[WEAVERMAN]

This game not over if Parrish can keep it 8-2 until he's relieved in the sixth.

[Mackus]

That was a pretty typical Parrish outing so far this season.

2 walks, 2 Ks. Nobody can hit him, but not everyone has to. Once he gets his control issues straightened out, he'll be just as good as BJ Ryan. People forget how BJ used to have the same problems.

[CheapSeatBlasts]

How much of the BS Sidney pulls is a direct result of what he knows he can get away with from the manager and the team?

[momo2005]

The point is, if you want to contend in the best divison in the american leauge, you cant lose to a POS team like KC.

[Mackus]

Why isnt Sosa back yet?
He's not eligible to come of the DL until the 20th.

[OregonBird]

It's Lima time! Could he actually outpitch Ponson tonight?

[Tony-OH]

There haven't been many blowouts one way or the other - I can understand hesistating bringing him in non blowouts.
I would hesitate to bring him into a close game with runners on, but there were plenty of opportunities where he could have started an inning of even closed out a game that we were up by more than three.

Maz tends to bury his long relievers.

[WEAVERMAN]

C'mon Brian, start it off, let's get some runs.

[Mackus]

Roberts with #11 to take over the team lead.

Lets get the bats going!

[WEAVERMAN]

Nice job, Brian.

[momo2005]

Thats a start, 8-3, Nice job Brob.

[powervich]

Its amazing how the idiots on the board only post when we're having a bad game.

Its one frickin bad game, and we came back from down 7 against this same team less than 10 days ago!! Calm down

I agree. A whole different breed of Orioles fan have shown up. You, Why not?, geschinger and us other gameday thread regulars know that one bad inning or game isn't the end of the franchise nor should you abandon a player because of 1 horrible game.

And as I am typing this B-Rob hits a hr to prove we aren't out of this yet.

[Why Not?]

Get Fasano in there to catch Parrish, Lopez may be disinterested.

You're right. I'm not usually hyper-critical of players, but Javy's skills behind the plate are lacking at times.

Seems like anything that hits the ground squirts away from him. He's made it pretty clear that he wants to catch less often. One wonders if he realizes his abilities there are fading. It could be that his batting slump has him in a funk with the glove as well.

[Tony-OH]

The point is, if you want to contend in the best divison in the american leauge, you cant lose to a POS team like KC.
This is baseball, not football. The best teams are going to lose occasionally to the worse teams. It's a 162 game schedule. Relax a little. It's not like they're going for a sweep over us.

[WEAVERMAN]

Alright Parrish, hold 'em right here.

[photoman]

Its amazing how the idiots on the board only post when we're having a bad game.

Its one frickin bad game, and we came back from down 7 against this same team less than 10 days ago!! Calm down
Im not sure its because of the bad game, or the ridiculous frustration that Ponson seem to constantly bestow upon people that seem to care more about him, then he could ever begin to give a dam about.

Ponson is the epitome of keeping reality in check.

[WEAVERMAN]

Throw strikes and work fast, John.

[Mackus]

Im not sure its because of the bad game, or the ridiculous frustration that Ponson seem to constantly bestow upon people that seem to care more about him, then he could ever begin to give a dam about.

Ponson is the epitome of keeping reality in check.
It does seem that everytime he's coming off of a really great start and people are saying that maybe he's turned the corner that he lays an egg.

Similarly, it seems that whenever people start writing him off as a useless waste, goes out and outpitches a Cy Young winner.

If I was a gambler, I'd never put any money down on a game that Sidney was involved in.

[Timmd519]

Ok John, let's get a double play here, then no more walks.

[Mackus]

Throw strikes and work fast, John.
He got it half right.

[WEAVERMAN]

Get the DP ball Parrish.

[momo2005]

Parrish is really bad, i cant stand watching this game.

[WEAVERMAN]

Berroa's in the hole, don't lose him. Where's your outpitch?

[Mackus]

Parrish will walk two and strike out three this inning.

With Riley gone and Parrish not pitching often, I forgot about that snap throw to first base. I can't put into words (or at least not words that I can say on the board) how much I hate that snap throw. They throw it into the bleachers just as often as they throw it to teh first baseman.

[photoman]

How much of the BS Sidney pulls is a direct result of what he knows he can get away with from the manager and the team?
Boy did you hit the nail on the head. Ponson is still the same lousy phenom that was introduce to this team about 7 or 8 years ago :rolleyes:

[WEAVERMAN]

You can't go full count against all the batters and have success.

[Timmd519]

From 0-2 to 3-2..C'mon John.

[Timmd519]

Strike 'em out throw 'em out, I'll take it.

[WEAVERMAN]

Parrish got the DP, now get somebody out on the first pitch.

[photoman]

I really feel for Parrish. I know myself, before I did anything with Parrish, I would give him a chance to take Ponsons place in the starting lineup.

[momo2005]

Parrish got lucky he swang at ball 4.

[WEAVERMAN]

Good job, John, keep us right there.

[Mackus]

Parrish will walk two and strike out three this inning.

almost got it right :)

[momo2005]

4 SO and 3 BB, and a wild pitch, thats not great.

[WEAVERMAN]

Parrish got lucky he swang at ball 4.

Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. All the great ones are lucky, imo.

[Timmd519]

I predict the Orioles get at least 1 run back this inning.

[Mu'ayyidSaafir]

Well, the good news is, the O's had a comeback on this kind of scale against this team a week ago. The bad news is, we all found out that KC has some decent arms for the seventh through ninth. If this comeback doesn't happen in the next three innings, it might not happen at all.

[Mackus]

It would be soooooooooooo nice if Raffy gets hot. And not just for Mrs. Palmeiro!

[Timmd519]

I predict the Orioles get at least 1 run back this inning.

Thanks Raffy :)

[momo2005]

Palmerio is now hitting the ball 8-4. Javy with a single.

[Mackus]

You know you're in a slump when you hit a line drive into the gap which should be a double but you miss first base and have to go back to touch it and hold yourself to a single.

Javy's been having some rough luck lately.

[jeffmantoformvp]

Rafffffffffffffffy.

[Why Not?]

Here we go, Raffy dongs then uber-cold Javy Lopez lines a single. We're going to win this MFer.

[WEAVERMAN]

There's 25 guys in the visitors dugout who think we're still in it, believe me.

[jeffmantoformvp]

And here we come. I love this team!!! :D

[Mackus]

Its Lima Time!!

[Timmd519]

Chipping away at that KC lead. 8-5...

[Why Not?]

There's 25 guys in the visitors dugout who think we're still in it, believe me.

...and one guy sitting in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

[momo2005]

Javy showing some wheels lol Bj with the Rbi double 8-5

[WEAVERMAN]

Keep it going Jay.

[OregonBird]

Remember that picture they had of Lima's wife. It was a picture of Lima, his wife and his kid(s). She's a knockout!

I believe ESPN page 2 had it up last year b/c one of the Lima's sung the anthem at a game or something.

[WEAVERMAN]

3-2 to Jay, take a BB.

[Mackus]

I love this team!!!

[Timmd519]

Go Jay!!!! Homerun!!

[Androo]

Way to go Gibby!! Thank you, Lima!!

[momo2005]

Wow what a shot by jay 8-7, Lima time baby.

[WEAVERMAN]

I mean hit a homerun, Jay.

[OregonBird]

Is this slowpitch softball?

[sylvester]

Why is Lima coming out, he needs to stay in so the O's can wrap this up.

[NeedToFindAWay]

This is exactly why you have to LOVE this team.

[DomePatrol2005]

Oh yeah :)

[photoman]

The managers magic number for this team is a 6 run limit. If not for the rustiness of Parrish it would have been dead on. Parrish should be ok now. Renewed confidence, and settleness.

[BaltiNole]

Bring Lima back!

[sylvester]

It was just a matter of time. Lima is hands down the worst starting pitcher in baseball.

[TGO]

I love this team. We're gonna take this game. Didn't this reliever baffle us last time out, though?

[robbykrieger]

I wanted to tell everyone not to worry when the Os went down 8-2, but I was at a bar and had no internet access.

Anyway, the Orioles simply win on May 17th. I know, because it's my birthday.

Remember that heavyweight battle a few years ago against Seattle that Chris Hoiles won with a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth, to cap the scoring at something like 15-14? May 17th.

I ain't saying we're going to win, but DO NOT count us out of this one.

[TGO]

I wanted to tell everyone not to worry when the Os went down 8-2, but I was at a bar and had no internet access.

Anyway, the Orioles simply win on May 17th. I know, because it's my birthday.

Remember that heavyweight battle a few years ago against Seattle that Chris Hoiles won with a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth, to cap the scoring at something like 15-14? May 17th.

I ain't saying we're going to win, but DO NOT count us out of this one.

Happy birthday! I hope the O's give you a nice present!

[Tony-OH]

I walk away from the computer, 8-2. Come back, 8-7. You have to at least enjoy this team no matter what. Where's all the guys on the ledges now?

[robbykrieger]

Holy crap! Did Palmeiro go yard again?

[sylvester]

I wanted to tell everyone not to worry when the Os went down 8-2, but I was at a bar and had no internet access.

Anyway, the Orioles simply win on May 17th. I know, because it's my birthday.

Remember that heavyweight battle a few years ago against Seattle that Chris Hoiles won with a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth, to cap the scoring at something like 15-14? May 17th.

I ain't saying we're going to win, but DO NOT count us out of this one.

There have been a lot of losses on your birthday since the Hoiles grand slam.

[NeedToFindAWay]

Here we go with the questionable Umpire calls again..... :mad:

[OregonBird]

Right back in it! Let's see if this team can get a few more runs and hunker down on D.

Last years team would come back and fall short. Hopefully that team is long gone.

[Timmd519]

I wanted to tell everyone not to worry when the Os went down 8-2, but I was at a bar and had no internet access.

Anyway, the Orioles simply win on May 17th. I know, because it's my birthday.

Remember that heavyweight battle a few years ago against Seattle that Chris Hoiles won with a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth, to cap the scoring at something like 15-14? May 17th.

I ain't saying we're going to win, but DO NOT count us out of this one.

Happy birthday, mine is 2 days after your's.

[momo2005]

What kind of Bs call was that on Brob.

[TGO]

Good night for Newhan so far.

[Timmd519]

Base hit, way to keep the inning alive Newhan.

[Broohaha]

I wanted to tell everyone not to worry when the Os went down 8-2, but I was at a bar and had no internet access.

Anyway, the Orioles simply win on May 17th. I know, because it's my birthday.

Remember that heavyweight battle a few years ago against Seattle that Chris Hoiles won with a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth, to cap the scoring at something like 15-14? May 17th.

I ain't saying we're going to win, but DO NOT count us out of this one.

dude that seattle game was one of my greatest memories EVER.

[robbykrieger]

Happy birthday! I hope the O's give you a nice present!

Thanks, TGO!

[WEAVERMAN]

C'mon Mel, get the big two out hit.

[WEAVERMAN]

Reed may enter the ballgame in the bottom of the fourth. Mazz smells a win.

[Timmd519]

Way to work that count Melvin. 3-2

[Mackus]

Mora ties it up with the double!!

[TGO]

What an at-bat by Mora!

[Timmd519]

Woo Hoo!!! Tie Ballgame!!

[momo2005]

Great AB Melvin 8-8

[WEAVERMAN]

We're now tied, thanks Mel, for the big hit.

[TGO]

Newhan is one fast dude.

[robbykrieger]

There have been a lot of losses on your birthday since the Hoiles grand slam.

That's actually true. The Orioles used to win every year on 5/17, then lost one, then either went on a losing streak, or even worse, DIDN'T PLAY on 5/17.

ALRIGHT MORA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sylvester]

This is where we take the lead.

[sylvester]

My bad they are walking tejada

[OregonBird]

Wow, no respect. Walk a guy to face the lefty who has 3 RBI's on the night.

Make'em pay Raffy

[Why Not?]

Remember that heavyweight battle a few years ago against Seattle that Chris Hoiles won with a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth, to cap the scoring at something like 15-14? May 17th.

I ain't saying we're going to win, but DO NOT count us out of this one.


Remember? Well sorta.

I actually got booted from Camden Yards that night. I was a little bit too excited, a little bit too vulgar and the beer fairy had paid many a visit to me and my buddies that day.

The cop that took me out actually apologized to me for doing it. He said was pretty fired up too abou the comeback, but that we were just out of control. He was right.

[WEAVERMAN]

C'mon Raf, keep it going.

[BaltiNole]

Good move on KC's part, Tejada was due. Come on Raffy make them pay!

[robbykrieger]

Happy birthday, mine is 2 days after your's.

Happy birthday in two days, Timmd!

Hopefully, we'll get wins on both nights.

O-R-I-O-L-E-S...ORIOLES!

[MCL1021]

BEEEEELIIIIIEEEVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

God, I love this team. Way to go Raf!

[momo2005]

Palmerio with another Rbi 9-8 Os

[photoman]

Patience is the key

[fitz2]

Well I just logged on to the Hangout, and I gotta say we've got some disgraceful fans. You can be negative, but the way people are so personal about Sidney's weight is horrible. I bet half the people that make those posts are fat-a$$es themselves. Sidney had a bad night...he's had a bunch of good ones, and we've been able to win with him on the mound this year. Is he an ace as many originally had hoped, no, but he's better than the number 3 or 4 guy on most teams, and every now and then he shines (remember 87 pitch complete game shutout verses the yankees?). I'm not saying you shouldn't ever be negative, I'm just saying many of you people seem to enjoy it too much...Oh and by the way for all of you that gave up early on, what team have you been watching this year? We were never out of this, and now we're ahead.

[TGO]

Woooooooooooo Raffy!

[Why Not?]

Good to have you back, Raffy.

[sylvester]

It's going to snow in South Beach tonight, Palmiero got a 2 out hit with runners on. Better get my winter coat.

[Hawkigizer]

unbelievable that yet again Sidney isn't gonna get a loss

Great inning!

[photoman]

Lopez is in a dumb funk. Sometimes you're just not going to hit every dam thing thats thrown

[MCL1021]

Still doesn't mean Raffy should be batting 5th in this lineup, but it's nice to see him hitting well here tonight, especially with 2 outs.

[PJ - O's Fan]

Well I just logged on to the Hangout, and I gotta say we've got some disgraceful fans. You can be negative, but the way people are so personal about Sidney's weight is horrible.

He's a PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE. His salary is PAID BY THE FANS. Of course we can disparage his weight. If he was able to condition himself and stay focused we wouldn't suffer through his performances every fifth game!

[NeedToFindAWay]

God i love these comebacks...theres no better feeling in the world...now let's keep this lead and win this game.

[WEAVERMAN]

C'mon Steve Reed, throw strikes, we got 'em on the run.

[photoman]

Well I just logged on to the Hangout, and I gotta say we've got some disgraceful fans. You can be negative, but the way people are so personal about Sidney's weight is horrible. I bet half the people that make those posts are fat-a$$es themselves. Sidney had a bad night...he's had a bunch of good ones, and we've been able to win with him on the mound this year. Is he an ace as many originally had hoped, no, but he's better than the number 3 or 4 guy on most teams, and every now and then he shines (remember 87 pitch complete game shutout verses the yankees?). I'm not saying you shouldn't ever be negative, I'm just saying many of you people seem to enjoy it too much...Oh and by the way for all of you that gave up early on, what team have you been watching this year? We were never out of this, and now we're ahead.
This post sounds like Fatso got off the hook for a loss. The fool needs to condition himself mentally and physically.

[robbykrieger]

Remember? Well sorta.

I actually got booted from Camden Yards that night. I was a little bit too excited, a little bit too vulgar and the beer fairy had paid many a visit to me and my buddies that day.

The cop that took me out actually apologized to me for doing it. He said was pretty fired up too abou the comeback, but that we were just out of control. He was right.

You da man! I would'a gotten booted that night, but unfortunately, I was in St. Simons Island, Georgia, in...a bar. There seems to be a correlation between May 17th, Orioles' wins, and me being in a bar...

[WEAVERMAN]

Nice job Reed, now let's get some more runs.

[Mu'ayyidSaafir]

If Palmeiro drives in another run, he ties Cal for most 9th all-time in the American League.

[BaltiNole]

Nice 7 pitch effort by Reed, now lets keep those contagious bats going!

[WEAVERMAN]

C'mon BJ, get it started. We don't want a tough loss. We want a great win.

[Tony-OH]

I don't know why Maz took out Parrish. I think you have to get three innings out of him so you don't burn the bullpen up. I know the game is close, but you just klicked sand in JP's face and now he's going to burn up his bullpen.

[MCL1021]

Gibbons is quietly playing some good ball right now. He's hitting very well.

[ocff6]

All I can say is WOW. I just tuned in and it's 9-8 and we're not even through the 5th.

[PJ - O's Fan]

I don't know why Maz took out Parrish. I think you have to get three innings out of him so you don't burn the bullpen up. I know the game is close, but you just klicked sand in JP's face and now he's going to burn up his bullpen.

I completely agree. We're going to score more runs tonight. We should have kept Parrish in there to give the other guys a break. I geuss he figures since we just had an off day he can burn everyone out again. Thanks Sid!

[vab]

I don't know why Maz took out Parrish. I think you have to get three innings out of him so you don't burn the bullpen up. I know the game is close, but you just klicked sand in JP's face and now he's going to burn up his bullpen.

Great minds think alike, Tony. I know Parrish has been extremely shaky but I think you have to get at least one more inning out of him in this situation. If Maz doesn't have any more confidence in him than this, he can't be on the staff.

[robbykrieger]

What if (fingers crossed), much like the NYY players being old (yet talented), it takes Palmeiro a little while to get untracked this season. He ain't exactly a spring chicken anymore, ya know.

[Yes, yes, screw the Spanks. They got well on crappy teams. And yes, Palmeiro sucked most of last year until it was nearly over. Let a guy dream]

[fitz2]

He's a PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE. His salary is PAID BY THE FANS. Of course we can disparage his weight. If he was able to condition himself and stay focused we wouldn't suffer through his performances every fifth game!
Suffer through his perfomances every fifth game???
Here's our starters this year:
Lopez: 2-1 4.47 era
Bedard: 4-1 2.35 era
Cabrera: 3-2 4.93 era
Ponson: 5-1 4.93 era
Chen: 4-2 3.38 era

Well I personally don't think we've had to suffer through Cabrera or Lopez and their era's are similar, and they all have about the same amount of innings (Ponson 3 less than Lopez, Cabrera 3 less than Ponson). All of them have had good games, and some not so good games. It seems to me like people just want to hate Ponson. I don't understand, I like the guy and think he can help the team. He's a big guy undoubtedly, but there have been plenty of pitchers that are overweight and effective, plus he came to Spring Training this year 20 pounds less than last year if I remember correctly. I know he has bad games, and I accept that from a #3 or #4 starter, which he is.

[Tony-OH]

What if (fingers crossed), much like the NYY players being old (yet talented), it takes Palmeiro a little while to get untracked this season. He ain't exactly a spring chicken anymore, ya know.

[Yes, yes, screw the Spanks. They got well on crappy teams. And yes, Palmeiro sucked most of last year until it was nearly over. Let a guy dream]
You know, it's something very funny about a guy who mocks himself after his post. :)

[WEAVERMAN]

C'mon Reed, no BB.

[Tony-OH]

Suffer through his perfomances every fifth game???
Here's our starters this year:
Lopez: 2-1 4.47 era
Bedard: 4-1 2.35 era
Cabrera: 3-2 4.93 era
Ponson: 5-1 4.93 era
Chen: 4-2 3.38 era

Well I personally don't think we've had to suffer through Cabrera or Lopez and their era's are similar, and they all have about the same amount of innings (Ponson 3 less than Lopez, Cabrera 3 less than Ponson). All of them have had good games, and some not so good games. It seems to me like people just want to hate Ponson. I don't understand, I like the guy and think he can help the team. He's a big guy undoubtedly, but there have been plenty of pitchers that are overweight and effective, plus he came to Spring Training this year 20 pounds less than last year if I remember correctly. I know he has bad games, and I accept that from a #3 or #4 starter, which he is.
I agree. Sidney is what he is, and that's an overpaid 4th starter. Ponson has always had outings like this and luckily for him and us this year, the offense keeps picking him up. Yes, his salary is out of line for his performance, but then again, so is Bedard on the good side for the O's.

[robbykrieger]

Gibbons is quietly playing some good ball right now. He's hitting very well.

You're exactly right, my friend!

Somebody smarter than I back this up with some stats!

[WEAVERMAN]

No BB, let's hold 'em here and get to another KC reliever.