April 10, Game 1, at Texas

[NCRaven]

Lineups per ESPN for Game 1:

Baltimore

Jones, CF
Mora, 3B
Markakis, RF
Millar, 1B
Huff, DH
Scott, LF
Hernandez,R, C
Moore, 2B
Fahey, SS
Trachsel, P

Texas

Kinsler, 2B
Young, SS
Hamilton, CF
Bradley, DH
Blalock, 3B
Catalanotto, LF
Murphy, RF
Laird, C
Broussard, 1B
Millwood, P

[NCRaven]

Trachsel has to go deep into this game in order to save the bullpen for Loewen in the night cap. If both can go 6+ innings, the rainout and double header won't have a major impact.

[Mackus]

If either go 6 full innings I'll be surprised. Both going 6 would be terrific.

Most of the bullpen is pretty well rested. Bierd should be available to go 2+ innings following the starter in one of these games.

[NCRaven]

I'd feel better about the pen if Albers had not gone 2 innings on Tuesday. Not sure how that will affect his availability tonight.

[IHeartMASN]

Anyone going to be in the chat on mlb.com? I'll be there under the name OrioleBot.

[ShannieDC]

I'm not finding the pregame on TV, is it on?

[Oriole4Life]

Argh, I don't think DirecTv is showing the first game. But I have to post in here to keep the good luck streak going. I will be following along.

Go O's!

[IHeartMASN]

Argh, I don't think DirecTv is showing the first game. But I have to post in here to keep the good luck streak going. I will be following along.

Go O's!

If you're using Extra Innings to watch it on DTV, it's listed on 736.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

First time using MLB.com's radio deal. Really looking forward to hearing Joe and Fred for the first time this year.

[Marvin]

I gotta deal with Texas announcers via XM..bleh.

[birdsfan4ever]

The game in on MASN2 incase anyone can't find it.

[srock]

Eradicating the Culture of Failure

Quote from the Ranger's pregame telecast of tonights game, the first of the doubleheader.

I like it. Did the announcer get this from somewhere else?

[Oriole4Life]

If you're using Extra Innings to watch it on DTV, it's listed on 736.


Thanks, I found it! It's on 671(MASN2). I guess Extra Innings can only show one game per team per day. They do allow access to the local channels though.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Jones flies out to right. Hard to imagine that Millwood is turning 34 this year. I remember when he was a rookie in Atlanta's rotation with Glavine, Smoltz, and Maddux in the late 90's.

[DREKTUNES]

Thanks, I found it! It's on 671(MASN2). I guess Extra Innings can only show one game per team per day. They do allow access to the local channels though.

Is the game starting on time? It hasn't come up on my Gameday Audio yet.

[Goober Noodles]

Did the MLB.tv feed just switch to MASN from the Texas feed? lol

[backwardsk]

Is the game starting on time? It hasn't come up on my Gameday Audio yet.

It's working for me. I'm using the HFS feed.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

It's working for me. I'm using the HFS feed.

same here. Working like a charm. Just got it last night. Hard to believe this was only 15 bucks. Quite a bargain.

[DREKTUNES]

It's working for me. I'm using the HFS feed.

I have Mobile Gameday Audio. Grrr.

[backwardsk]

7 pitch ab for Mora, flying out to center.

[NewMarketSean]

CBS Sportsline Game Tracker pooped out.

[srock]

Did the MLB.tv feed just switch to MASN from the Texas feed? lol

Yeah that was weird. Looked like the Texas feed went haywire. Maybe they switch if one dies.

[IHeartMASN]

Thanks, I found it! It's on 671(MASN2). I guess Extra Innings can only show one game per team per day. They do allow access to the local channels though.

They are showing it on 671 in LA? Weird.

Glad you can see it.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Full count to Kakes. Who has nice walked. Make Millwood pay.

[srock]

Last at bat, Mora hit the ball hard but right at Hamilton in CF. Announcers made it sound like a lazy fly ball.

[Goober Noodles]

Attaboy Markakis! Way to work the count!

[IHeartMASN]

It's gonna be a long day for us if the first two pitches to Millar are called strikes all game.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Millar groudns in to a force.

[NCRaven]

Well, Jones, Mora and Markakis all saw 5 pitches or more. And, after getting two called strikes to start his AB, can't blame Millar for not seeing more pitches. 21 pitches for Millwood. Key to this game is forcing Millwood to throw a lot of pitches early and get to the bullpen.

[backwardsk]

Trembley talked about Trachsel working more quickly in between pitches. Basically, he wants him to stop being the pitching version of the human rain delay.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Well, Jones, Mora and Markakis all saw 5 pitches or more. And, after getting two called strikes to start his AB, can't blame Millar for not seeing more pitches. 21 pitches for Millwood. Key to this game is forcing Millwood to throw a lot of pitches early and get to the bullpen.

Yeah. Millwood's 0-2 but has been effective so far this year.

[IHeartMASN]

Yuck. Right in the glove.

[backwardsk]

Error on Markakis. Runner stops at first.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Ok rebound from that and get the DP.

[srock]

As a right fielder all I can say is: I've done that.

[OriolesManiac88]

Cant be having that. Kakes has got to catch that ball.

[Goober Noodles]

As a right fielder all I can say is: I've done that.I've done worse.

[orayole]

Oh boy here we go.

[blueberryale77]

See what happens when you take BRob out of the lineup? All hell breaks loose. Even Nick can't concentrate enough to catch a fly ball. Just imagine what would have happened if we had traded him. ;)

[laxtonto]

Double by Hamilton Young scores from 1st

[IHeartMASN]

Double ugh. Unearned run.

[OriolesManiac88]

And thats why you cant do that. Thats not a run if he catches it.

[NewMarketSean]

That's why we can't have errors. Here comes another come from behind victory!

[backwardsk]

Anybody watching the game? How did Young get all the way around on that?

[orayole]

Anybody watching the game? How did Young get all the way around on that?

Looked like Luke was having problems picking it up.

[Goober Noodles]

Looked like Luke was having problems picking it up.He just kinda.. waited for it to bounce around to him.

[laxtonto]

Luke Scott didnt play the corner in the OF well, young scored rather easily from 1st

[NewMarketSean]

Gotta get out of this inning without any more damage.

[orayole]

Amazing catch by Jones.

[IHeartMASN]

Nice play by Jones. Saves a run.

[MikeAD]

WOw..what a freaking catch!

I was thinking "Why isn't fahey going out...why isn't Fahey going out" then Jones gets the catch.

Awesome!

[laxtonto]

NICE...

Heck of a catch

[NOVA OriolesFan]

How was that catch? Angel made it sound special.

[VivianDarkbloom]

Adam Jones, me like him

[srock]

Thats a web gem! Great catch.

[Goober Noodles]

Adam Joooneeeeeeeeessssssss

[backwardsk]

Ahh, I love listening to the radio. But I wish I could have seen Jones' catch. IHeartMASN, get on it:D

[orayole]

How was that catch? Angel made it sound special.

Superman!!!!

[srock]

How was that catch? Angel made it sound special.

Came in little to his right, layed out full extension.

[NewMarketSean]

Thank god we got out of there with only 1-run

[OriolesManiac88]

Thatta boy Trax. Way to get out of the inning.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Good job Trax of getting out of it without harm. Now let's get some runs on the board.

[srock]

Trax blows an 86 MPH heater by him on the paint.

[backwardsk]

1 unearned for Trax. On another note Catalanotto's thunderlips are awesome.

[Goober Noodles]

That inning was pure Oriole Magic man. Someone falters, another steps up. A DIFFERENT HERO EVERY DAY!! :D

[rooter]

Milwood doesn't look very sharp so far. Should be able to knock him up for a few runs at least.

edit: man his pitches are floating up like crazy

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Huff walks to start the second. C'mon Luuuuuuuuuuke.

[Goober Noodles]

Huff with the 5 pitch walk. Lets go Luke!

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Hopefully Millwood will throw Luke a fat one.

[OriolesManiac88]

Keep racking up those pitches. Lets get to this bullpen early.

[Goober Noodles]

Keep racking up those pitches. Lets get to this bullpen early.Damn right.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Do you send Huff on the full count?

[SrMeowMeow]

Has Moore gotten a play yet?

[tanner88]

Wow Aubrey with a steal. It really is a hot start for him. When was his last stolen base?

[VivianDarkbloom]

Fortunate that wasn't a punch, throw out DP

[srock]

That was strange. The ump just called the same pitch a ball, this time he rings up Luke. SS dropped the ball, but Huff made it suprising close at second.

[tywright]

1-1 Huff driven in by Hernandez

[IHeartMASN]

Tough pitch to hit, and Ramon goes down and drives it.

Very nice.

[laxtonto]

Fortunate that hit the back of on the mound...Shouldnt run on hamilton that close with only 1 out

[srock]

Throw didn't have Huff even if clears the mound.

[SrMeowMeow]

Gameday is being mean to me :(

[cindyluvsbrady]

Hi All:)
Im trying to watch the game now after 2 stressful hours of shopping for my sons baseball stuff at Dicks!!!:002_scry:

[VivianDarkbloom]

Wow Aubrey with a steal. It really is a hot start for him. When was his last stolen base?

Sept. 20 2007....@ Tex. He must like Arlington. Or he's trying to humiliate Gerald Laird

[Joe'sO's]

Hard to believe they manufactured a run with Huff as the lead runner.:eek:

I wonder if Kurkijn and Schmuck are going to do an article bashng the Ranger's attendance? On dollar hot dog day no less.

[blueberryale77]

Has Moore gotten a play yet?

Nope. Nothing hit anywhere near him.

[VivianDarkbloom]

Hard to believe they manufactured a run with Huff as the lead runner.:eek:

I wonder if Kurkijn and Schmuck are going to do an article bashng the Ranger's attendance? On dollar hot dog day no less.

Well, it is a rain check game.

[Goober Noodles]

Dollar hot dog days are usually overrated... At least at PNC park... they used the crappy extremely cheap-o hot dogs.

But either way, 43 pitches through 2? I'll take it.

[Marcus]

Tied up 1-1

[VivianDarkbloom]

Nope. Nothing hit anywhere near him.

If it's tied or close in the late innings, do you bring BR in to close it out?

[cindyluvsbrady]

NICK!!!!!!:002_sdrool:On TV

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Nice to see hear Trax is settling down this inning.

[birdsfan4ever]

They just hit a grounder to Moore and he looked like a gold glover. ;)

[VivianDarkbloom]

Moore looks fine on the routine grounder to end the inning.

[SrMeowMeow]

Moore looks fine on the routine grounder to end the inning.

Yay :D NOW we can trade Roberts ;)

I joke!

[NOVA OriolesFan]

That was the quickest Trax inning I can remember.

[laxtonto]

very efficent getting the bottom of the order out with a minimal pitch count

Good job Trax!!!

[blueberryale77]

If it's tied or close in the late innings, do you bring BR in to close it out?

Either that or you put LH in for defense if you want to save Brian for a pinch hitting appearance. No way you leave him out there late in a tight game.

BTW Moore gets an easy grounder hit right at him. He made the play but he waited for it to come to him instead of charging at all. Didn't really look smooth or comfortable.

[dkdc]

I don't know if it was intentional or not, but it's smart to start Moore at 2B for the flyball pitcher, and Brian for the groundball pitcher.

[OriolesManiac88]

Great 10 pitch inning from Trax. I would love to be able to save our bullpen a little bit today. Him getting through atleast 6 innings will go a long way.

[rooter]

Trax with a 2.35 era ;)

Jones with the leadoff double.

[IHeartMASN]

Jones with a double to start the 3rd.

[orayole]

Double for Jones!

[MarkF]

Throw didn't have Huff even if clears the mound.

Agree. I think Huff's speed is underrated. He has 15 career triples, 5 last year. Once he gets going he moves pretty well for a big guy.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Must be a delay with the mlb audio feed. Way to go Adam though with the double. Eventually those doubles will turn in to homers.

[laxtonto]

Nice peice of hitting. That was a decent pitch,,,, Way to go AJ

[cindyluvsbrady]

I love Adam Jones!:)

[RVAbird]

Either that or you put LH in for defense if you want to save Brian for a pinch hitting appearance. No way you leave him out there late in a tight game.

BTW Moore gets an easy grounder hit right at him. He made the play but he waited for it to come to him instead of charging at all. Didn't really look smooth or comfortable.

Oh come on now, I've seen Roberts handle that exact same play the exact same way countless times.

[IHeartMASN]

Here is the Rangers 1st inning, including the Markakis error, the Luke Scott LF adventure and the Jones catch.

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And here is the Orioles mini-rally in the 2nd.

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[cindyluvsbrady]

Here is the Rangers 1st inning, including the Markakis error, the Luke Scott LF adventure and the Jones catch.

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And here is the Orioles mini-rally in the 2nd.

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You Are Awesome!!

[tywright]

Agree. I think Huff's speed is underrated. He has 15 career triples, 5 last year. Once he gets going he moves pretty well for a big guy.

Yeah his speed surprised me last year. His triple in cycle game was impressive

[OriolesManiac88]

Wow...already the 4th double on the year for Jones.

[blueberryale77]

Oh come on now, I've seen Roberts handle that exact same play the exact same way countless times.

Even if Brian gets a little nonchalant and hangs back on a ball because it's an easy play, he looks a lot smoother than that. Maybe it was just nerves but Moore definitely didn't look 100% comfortable making that play.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Thanks MASN that was indeed a nice catch by AJ.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Nick walks again. I think Millwood will be leaving early. C'mon Millar hit a three homer.

[cindyluvsbrady]

Nice at bat for NICK!:002_sdrool:

[birdsfan4ever]

Oh come on now, I've seen Roberts handle that exact same play the exact same way countless times.

Yeah but BRob is special :rolleyes:

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Millwood can't find the plate.

[tywright]

Error...bases loaded

[VivianDarkbloom]

Wow...already the 4th double on the year for Jones.

Ties his career high :)

[IHeartMASN]

What a break. I think the studder-step by Jones threw Blalock off.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

The bases are loaded for Huff.

[cindyluvsbrady]

Clumsy texas players are awesome!!!!:D

[tywright]

Damn Huff smokes the ball to Blalock. 2 outs bases still loaded

[blueberryale77]

Yeah but BRob is special :rolleyes:

Ok, but so are Brandon Fahey, Luis Hernandez and everyone else who can legitimately play the middle infield.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Ok Luke get these guys in. We can't waste this.

[blueberryale77]

That was one LOOOOONG swing by LUUUUUUUKE.

[laxtonto]

Back to back swings for the fences, the called out on strikes.....Bad Luke Scott

[RVAbird]

Ok, but so are Brandon Fahey, Luis Hernandez and everyone else who can legitimately play the middle infield.

I get your point, but I think it would be better served if you reserved judgment until something legitimate happens. This just sounds like contempt prior to investigation.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Agh we should have gotten those guys in. It's nice that Millwood is averaging 20 pitches per inning though. Texas doesn't have a decent pen.

[blueberryale77]

Ouch. BAD 3 pitch strikeout for Scott with the bases loaded. I can feel the air getting sucked out of the O's bubble.

[Tony-OH]

In his defense a bit, that shadow cast by the light towers certainly was not making it easy to see up there at bat. Plus, that was a very, very good changeup Millwood threw with two strikes.

[Dr. FLK]

Agh we should have gotten those guys in. It's nice that Millwood is averaging 20 pitches per inning though. Texas doesn't have a decent pen.

That's one thing the offense has been very good at this year. Even if they don't get a big inning, they seem to make the pitcher work. No runs were on the board, but that inning will prove useful later on.

[MikeAD]

Sweet, we get to hear from Marclemore.

[blueberryale77]

I get your point, but I think it would be better served if you reserved judgment until something legitimate happens. This just sounds like contempt prior to investigation.

I just commented that he didn't look comfortable making a routine play. I said maybe it was just nerves... although I don't see any reason to believe an average at best third baseman is just going to miraculously turn into a passable second baseman.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

That's one thing the offense has been very good at this year. Even if they don't get a big inning, they seem to make the pitcher work. No runs were on the board, but that inning will prove useful later on.

Yeah may have result Millwood getting out of the game an inning or two earlier than he would have. Is this an actor playing Steve Traxchel btw because it sure seems that way with the pace he's working.

[Dr. FLK]

Sweet, we get to hear from Marclemore.

One of my all-time favorite Os.

[Tony-OH]

That's one thing the offense has been very good at this year. Even if they don't get a big inning, they seem to make the pitcher work. No runs were on the board, but that inning will prove useful later on.

Yep, Millwood is walking a tightrope and even if he gets away with this, he's not going to go deep into this ballgame unless he starts to get some low pitch innings.

[tywright]

Moore shows his lack of range....still very tough play

[Dr. FLK]

Yep, Millwood is walking a tightrope and even if he gets away with this, he's not going to go deep into this ballgame unless he starts to get some low pitch innings.

It's surprising to me that the approach seems to be different than in previous seasons, but the hitting coach has remained the same. Tony, do you think this is a reflection of DT or the hitters? Or, is the approach the same and I'm imagining things?

[blueberryale77]

Moore shows his lack of range....still very tough play

A normal 2B wouldn't have had to dive. It was only a couple of feet away from where he was playing.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Hamilton retired. Ok, Steve get Milton Bradley.

[Birds08]

Wow...already the 4th double on the year for Jones.

His last four hits have been doubles...

[tywright]

A normal 2B wouldn't have had to dive. It was only a couple of feet away from where he was playing.

You sure about that? That ball was hit pretty hard. You'd have to be in the right position to not have to get on the ground for that one.

[IHeartMASN]

Nice of the stadium folks to play organ music while Scott is trying to catch a flyball.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Trax gets out of a mini-jam.

[RVAbird]

Just 43 pitches through 3 for Trax. He should be able to 6 if he keeps it up.

[VivianDarkbloom]

Gosh bless you with your smoke and your mirrors, Mr. Trachsel.

[Tony-OH]

It's surprising to me that the approach seems to be different than in previous seasons, but the hitting coach has remained the same. Tony, do you think this is a reflection of DT or the hitters? Or, is the approach the same and I'm imagining things?

That's a great question, and I don't know the answer for sure, but my initial thought is it's at least in part to Trembley's philosophy of playing team baseball. Guys are working pitchers better and doing the little things like hitting sac flies and hitting behind runners this year. it really seems like the players have bought into what Trembley's been selling.

[cindyluvsbrady]

Yeah but BRob is special :rolleyes:

Wrong Answer!!!!!!;)
He is My Perfect One!:)

[VivianDarkbloom]

Dear lord, why do they play the Fox Baseball music in the ballpark??

[laxtonto]

Was that just a "Dodge ball" reference?

[Dr. FLK]

That's a great question, and I don't know the answer for sure, but my initial thought is it's at least in part to Trembley's philosophy of playing team baseball. Guys are working pitchers better and doing the little things like hitting sac flies and hitting behind runners this year. it really seems like the players have bought into what Trembley's been selling.

I have too! Next time you see DT, can you tell him that FLK says he loves him?:D (In a completely platonic, baseball way of course.)

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Dear lord, why do they play the Fox Baseball music in the ballpark??

You heard that too huh, I thought it was tacky.

[SrMeowMeow]

That was an undelightful inning.

[VivianDarkbloom]

You heard that too huh, I thought it was tacky.

Ugghhh it immediately brings to mind Joe Buck and Tim McCarver, which immediately induces nausea.

[Dr. FLK]

Ugghhh it immediately brings to mind Joe Buck and Tim McCarver, which immediately induces nausea.

Ahh...the fabulous pretentious duo!

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Ugghhh it immediately brings to mind Joe Buck and Tim McCarver, which immediately induces nausea.

Those two are probably the worst announcing team I've seen on national tv.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Luke catches at the track. Phewie.

[cindyluvsbrady]

Who is pitching game 2?

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Is it just me or does Trax seem more impressive than he was last year. Not that I was a huge fan of bringing him back but he's been a much faster worker this year so far.

[Dr. FLK]

Does anyone else wish they would make Buck use a voice altering device?

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Who is pitching game 2?

Adam Loewen.

[blueberryale77]

Now I have to give credit where credit was due. That wasn't a super easy play and Moore looked a lot smoother on it.

[VivianDarkbloom]

Who is pitching game 2?

Baby Adam versus former Redsock Gabbard

[Dr. FLK]

Adam Loewen.

I'm already nervous about his start. I soooo want him to look good tonight. It would be huge if he can step it up this year.

[cindyluvsbrady]

Adam Loewen.

Thank You!:)

[RShack]

If you're using Extra Innings to watch it on DTV, it's listed on 736.
That's the TX feed... the O's feed has been on 735 the whole time, just not in the guide...

[VivianDarkbloom]

Does anyone else wish they would make Buck use a mind altering device?

Yes, please.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

I'm already nervous about his start. I soooo want him to look good tonight. It would be huge if he can step it up this year.

Yeah it would be. It sucks he was injured for pretty much all year last year. I hope it didn't hurt his development.

[rooter]

wtf? he was big time safe at 2nd... lol

[Dr. FLK]

I don't know if I've been listening to too many DT interviews, but I'm really starting to like Trax. Is there something wrong with me?

[VivianDarkbloom]

wtf? he was big time safe at 2nd... lol

Moore sold it pretty well with the nonchalant jog towards the dugout.

[rooter]

Yeah it would be. It sucks he was injured for pretty much all year last year. I hope it didn't hurt his development.

Agreed. Loewen is the player I have the most hope for this year. A dominant performance tonight would be great.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Ok AJ, MelMo, Kakes, and the others gotta get some runs here. Let's chase Millwood.

[Dr. FLK]

I cannot stand those commercials. Can we send Buck back to the minors?

[rooter]

I don't know if I've been listening to too many DT interviews, but I'm really starting to like Trax. Is there something wrong with me?

No, there's something to be said about a guy like him. He has everything going against him to be an effective starter in the big leagues but he keeps managing to do it somehow. Gotta respect the amount of preparation and thought that must go into each game for him.

[square634]

Am I the only one having problems with MASN? All the channels show up fine, except MASN and MASN2, which are going in and out and are essentially unwatchable.

[Dr. FLK]

Did that Adam Jones interview have anything to do with being precocious?

[blueberryale77]

wtf? he was big time safe at 2nd... lol

Melvin needs to go to first on that play. You're not always going to get that call.

[cindyluvsbrady]

I want to see texas being clumsy again!:D

[SurhoffRules]

Am I the only one having problems with MASN? All the channels show up fine, except MASN and MASN2, which are going in and out and are essentially unwatchable.

Things seem fine here in Alexandria.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

We need to make Millwood work again. He's really settled down.

[SurhoffRules]

Melvin needs to go to first on that play. You're not always going to get that call.

Yeah, that seemed way too risky. Like when B-Rob flipped to Tejada for the third out last year, only Tejada wasn't covering. Safer to go to first for the third out with a fast guy at first.

[Dr. FLK]

Can we not compare Adam Jones to Jackie Robinson?

[DrLev]

Nice walk by Kakes...3rd for him so far!

[laxtonto]

Im seriously thinking Millwood is pitching around Markakis

[VivianDarkbloom]

Can we not compare Adam Jones to Jackie Robinson?

Adam Jones drinks Powerade like a Pro!

[SurhoffRules]

Markakis still waiting to get an official at bat....

[cindyluvsbrady]

:002_sdrool:NICK is on!!

[AgentOrange]

Can we not compare Adam Jones to Jackie Robinson?

I think it may be time to step away from the TV for a little while.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

What's the matter, Millwood afraid of Nick?

[Dr. FLK]

Im seriously thinking Millwood is pitching around Markakis

So do I...and it's been working since Millar can't cash in on any of them.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

How did they compare AJ to Jackie Robinson? Have the audio feed here not the video so I didn't hear it.

[DrLev]

By the way, that is one fugly uniform Texas has trotted out today...

Vest with placket piping, T on the upper left breast and little numbers waaaay down by the belt on the right side.

[Dr. FLK]

I think it may be time to step away from the TV for a little while.

Step away from the TV? But, what if it gets sad? What if I get sad? What will I do? Read? Talk to my wife? There's life outside of my TV?? Blasphemy!

[blueberryale77]

Yeah, that seemed way too risky. Like when B-Rob flipped to Tejada for the third out last year, only Tejada wasn't covering. Safer to go to first for the third out with a fast guy at first.

It makes some sense if you're the second baseman ranging to your right to get the ball so your momentum is toward second. Not so much if you're on the left side of the infield.

[Dr. FLK]

By the way, that is one fugly uniform Texas has trotted out today...

Vest with placket piping, T on the upper left breast and little numbers waaaay down by the belt on the right side.

I can't stand any of those sleeveless unis.

[Dr. FLK]

Can they pipe in the radio for the entire game? Joe Angel is the man.

[AgentOrange]

Step away from the TV? But, what if it gets sad? What if I get sad? What will I do? Read? Talk to my wife? There's life outside of my TV?? Blasphemy!

I just feel a lot of negitive vibes coming from you right now. :p

[cindyluvsbrady]

The person screaming lets go rangers is making my head hurt:002_scry:

[SurhoffRules]

Can they pipe in the radio for the entire game? Joe Angel is the man.

I'll second that motion,

[Dr. FLK]

I just feel a lot of negitive vibes coming from you right now. :p

No no no. All positive (except for Buck and the #42 comparisons!).

I even said I like Trax and told DT I loved him!:D

[laxtonto]

Trax is scaring me this inning so far...:eek:

[orayole]

I'll second that motion,

I third it.

[PaulFolk]

Can they pipe in the radio for the entire game? Joe Angel is the man.
I was about to say the same thing. They should just have Angel's feed over the TV broadcast.

[Dr. FLK]

I was about to say the same thing. They should just have Angel's feed over the TV broadcast.

Yeah they should. He's really a great announcer.

[RShack]

I can't stand any of those sleeveless unis.
The Reds had them forever, and they looked right to me.
I think the Rangers looked best back when they had the red ones. I wonder why they messed with them?

[cindyluvsbrady]

I was about to say the same thing. They should just have Angel's feed over the TV broadcast.

Make some calls Paul..Make them!;)

[AgentOrange]

It makes some sense if you're the second baseman ranging to your right to get the ball so your momentum is toward second. Not so much if you're on the left side of the infield.

That is not 100% true. Sometimes it is a lot easier for the SS to throw the ball to second. Even the 3b if they are ranging to their left to get the ball.

You rarely see the player safe at second on an out to end the inning. Players usually know if they have a chance to get the out or not.

[Dr. FLK]

The Reds had them forever, and they looked right to me.
I think the Rangers looked best back when they had the red ones. I wonder why they messed with them?

Because they can make $$ selling new unis and making their old ones into "throw backs".

[Dr. FLK]

Come on Trax...let's get this batter.

[RShack]

I was about to say the same thing. They should just have Angel's feed over the TV broadcast.
Radio's usually best. Except for replays. But with all the satellite stuff, they're always out of synch with TV unless you're right there...

[blueberryale77]

That is not 100% true. Sometimes it is a lot easier for the SS to throw the ball to second. Even the 3b if they are ranging to their left to get the ball.

You rarely see the player safe at second on an out to end the inning. Players usually know if they have a chance to get the out or not.

Ok, there could be a rare situation where going to second is a lot easier than going to first for a 3B. However, in that case it was too close for comfort and Melvin wasn't at some odd angle so he should have gone to first for the sure out.

[Dr. FLK]

Way to get out of trouble (see Agent Orange...I can be positive).

[rooter]

Haha. Gotta love it. Trax must have made a deal with the devil.

[NOVA OriolesFan]

Still tied 1 all? I had to spot for my brother on the benchpress.

[blueberryale77]

Does Scott always take such long swings? I haven't noticed before but he is looking really bad at the plate today.

[AgentOrange]

Ok, there could be a rare situation where going to second is a lot easier than going to first for a 3B. However, in that case it was too close for comfort and Melvin wasn't at some odd angle so he should have gone to first for the sure out.

A rare case?

I doubt it. A lot of 3b go to second for a force play to end the inning. If they field the ball going towards second, it is a lot easier to throw to 2nd than all the way across the field. It doesn't need to be an odd angle to throw to second.

[orayole]

Still tied 1 all? I had to spot for my brother on the benchpress.

Yes. Top 6th 1 out 3-2 count on Luke.

Luke walks.

[MorMarkTej]

Is it to early to put Roberts into the game for Moore? It's the 6th inning in a tied game.. We need some runs.

[Dr. FLK]

Does Scott always take such long swings? I haven't noticed before but he is looking really bad at the plate today.

He's hittin' like .500, so he can't look bad all the time.;)

[AgentOrange]

Way to get out of trouble (see Agent Orange...I can be positive).


Alright, you got me! All hail the positive vibes coming from FLK!

[JTrea81]

They've almost got Millwood out of this thing, 92 pitches thus far...

[rooter]

Yeah (Luke) Scott's swing doesn't look very good today. Dunno what's up with that.

[blueberryale77]

A rare case?

I doubt it. A lot of 3b go to second for a force play to end the inning. If they field the ball going towards second, it is a lot easier to throw to 2nd than all the way across the field. It doesn't need to be an odd angle to throw to second.

It's always somewhat easier because it's a shorter throw. However you have to be sure you're going to be able to get the runner. The more sure play is at first in almost every case because the batter doesn't move to first as fast as a runner who was leading off first gets to second. If it's close, you have to go to first unless there's some really pressing reason not to.

[PaulFolk]

Yeah (Luke) Scott's swing doesn't look very good today. Dunno what's up with that.
There's some speculation that the shadows are making it hard to pick up the ball from the pitcher.

[JTrea81]

C'mon Moore, show them why you deserve PT...

[Dr. FLK]

There's some speculation that the shadows are making it hard to pick up the ball from the pitcher.

That seems to often be the case in these late afternoon games. In this game, there are a lot of shadows from the light towers. The ball actually comes out of the shadows and goes back into the shadows before arriving at home plate.

[Dr. FLK]

"It's a baseball game, isn't it", says Buck Martinez.

[MikeAD]

Wow, Scott wasn't even close on that steal attempt.

[AgentOrange]

It's always somewhat easier because it's a shorter throw. However you have to be sure you're going to be able to get the runner. The more sure play is at first in almost every case because the batter doesn't move to first as fast as a runner who was leading off first gets to second. If it's close, you have to go to first unless there's some really pressing reason not to.


That is why I said that you rarely see a runner safe at second when they are doing that play to end the inning. The infielders know when they can throw to 2nd and when they can't.

It is up to the fielder in every situation, and MLers hardly make the wrong decision when it comes to this play.

[laxtonto]

OK, why do everyone keep on trying to run on Laird today? Is it Millwood? Laird led the AL in runners thrown out last year? What gives?

[Dr. FLK]

Wow, Scott wasn't even close on that steal attempt.

I think it was a hit and run...only with no hit (and not much run).

[blueberryale77]

OK it was a nice little novelty to see Huff get a steal earlier but I really think Trembley is going a little too far with putting the slow runners in motion.

[JTrea81]

Yep, Scott got hung out to dry on that one...

[AgentOrange]

I think it was a hit and run...only with no hit (and not much run).

I am not sure you put a hit and run on with 2 outs.

I think we just wanted to get Scott into scoring position and if he was out, not the end of the world, Moore can start off next inning.

[MikeAD]

So the replay shows that it was closer than I thought...but I will blame poor positioning by the fielder for it being close.

[blueberryale77]

That is why I said that you rarely see a runner safe at second when they are doing that play to end the inning. The infielders know when they can throw to 2nd and when they can't.

It is up to the fielder in every situation, and MLers hardly make the wrong decision when it comes to this play.

Funny how much BRob got bashed for the play last year where Tejada didn't bother to cover, even though the runner would have been out very easily if Tejada had done his job. Anyway the play by Mora today was lazy. The runner was at second before the ball got there. He got a lucky call from the umpire, but it's not good policy to go around assuming that the umpire is going to give you a break you haven't really earned.

[vatech1994]

I just saw Trachsel's current line - 5.2, 3 hits, 0 ER, 3 BB, 1 K

I see he is "lucking out" yet again, what a lucky guy he is

[Dr. FLK]

Funny how much BRob got bashed for the play last year where Tejada didn't bother to cover, even though the runner would have been out very easily if Tejada had done his job. Anyway the play by Mora today was lazy. The runner was at second before the ball got there. He got a lucky call from the umpire, but it's not good policy to go around assuming that the umpire is going to give you a break you haven't really earned.

Man, you can tell the Os are off to a good start when the only thing we can argue about is a play where they ended up getting the guy out anyhow!

[MorMarkTej]

I'm pretty sure the announcers just called all of us lazy for watching the game.

[JTrea81]

C'mon Trax, make a quick out here so you can go 7...

[Dr. FLK]

I'm pretty sure the announcers just called all of us lazy for watching the game.

Who me? Just because I plan on sitting on my couch until the night game is over, I have my laptop in hand, plenty of beer and chips...and I'm the lazy one?;)

[AgentOrange]

Funny how much BRob got bashed for the play last year where Tejada didn't bother to cover, even though the runner would have been out very easily if Tejada had done his job. Anyway the play by Mora today was lazy. The runner was at second before the ball got there. He got a lucky call from the umpire, but it's not good policy to go around assuming that the umpire is going to give you a break you haven't really earned.

Ok, well I didn't bash him, so I don't really see what your point is here other than another attempt to squeeze BRob into a discussion.

I am talking about SS and 3B throwing to second. Not the 2B, even though usually it is a good play if they are running towards the bag to field the ball.

The SS should be heads up enough to be there, so with that situation, even though I can't remember it, I would side with BRob throwing it there.

[Dr. FLK]

He should win several games? Come on Buck, is that really impressive? Shouldn't all starters win several games?

[MorMarkTej]

And Mora just did it again.

[birdsfan4ever]

It might not be a good sign that Bierd just threw a wild pitch warming up in the pen.

[AgentOrange]

Ok, well I didn't bash him, so I don't really see what your point is here other than another attempt to squeeze BRob into a discussion.

I am talking about SS and 3B throwing to second. Not the 2B, even though usually it is a good play if they are running towards the bag to field the ball.

The SS should be heads up enough to be there, so with that situation, even though I can't remember it, I would side with BRob throwing it there.

Whoops. Melvin just did it, and it wasn't close and he didn't move off his position.

Now are you telling me that he should have thown it to first there?

[MurphDogg]

Trachsel at 91 pitches through 6. Does DT send him out there for the 7th?

[vatech1994]

Man, you can tell the Os are off to a good start when the only thing we can argue about is a play where they ended up getting the guy out anyhow!

I don't think it is that so much as the fact that there was a potential "lazy" issue that involved one of the handful of the people that BB can't seem to resist criticizing whenever humanly possible. Add in to that the fact that she could work in some completely tangential defense of Roberts that criticized the team and/or board members and it is was really a foregone conclusion that this post would happen.

Mention Jay Payton and watch what happens, I dare ya.... ;)