June 6th versus Jays

[wickedwitch]

Nick extends his hitting streak.

[blueberryale77]

Roberts
Markakis
Mora
Huff
Millar
Scott
Jones
Hernandez
Bynum

Jays

Stewart (interesting choice for leadoff)
Scutaro
Rios
Rolen
Mench
Overbay
Barajas
Wilkerson
Eckstein

What a lineup for the Jays! If only their pitching were as bad.

[blueberryale77]

BTW Jays announcers mentioned during BRob's at bat that he's 9th in the AL in extra base hits. Pretty interesting considering what a terrible year everyone thinks he's having.

[El Gordo]

Good 1st inning for Brian.... Burress that is.:laughlol:

[wickedwitch]

BTW Jays announcers mentioned during BRob's at bat that he's 9th in the AL in extra base hits. Pretty interesting considering what a terrible year everyone thinks he's having.

Offense is down in the AL. Both him and Markakis have very good ERA+.

[blueberryale77]

Scott bobbles another one. :( I know left fielders aren't supposed to be good defensively, but his glove has not been as advertised.

[FarmSystem]

All of the throws Jones makes to third are 10 feet wide to the left.

[blueberryale77]

Offense is down in the AL. Both him and Markakis have very good ERA+.

It's funny. I've been thinking lately that there are a lot of good, patient hitters who are way down in batting average this year but at or near career-average levels in everything esle... Roberts, Markakis and Millar on our own team as well as guys like Jeter and Ichiro and I think I had some other examples that I can't remember off the top of my head. I know Roberts and Markakis' strikeouts are way up, but I haven't looked at K stats for the others. I think the strike zone has gotten bigger as part of the league's effort to make umpires speed up the game (Dave Trembley has alluded to this situation both before and after he got thrown out the other night). Unfortunately, this effort to speed up the game for casual fans with short attention spans is penalizing fundamentally sound hitting. It definitely seems to be happening more in the AL than the NL for some reason though. That I have no idea how to explain since there aren't separate AL and NL umpires.

[ilovetheos]

location, location, location, gotta remember that Burres

[blueberryale77]

All of the throws Jones makes to third are 10 feet wide to the left.

It's the veteran influence of Jay Payton.

Also, that was one of those plays where the CF as "captain of the outfield" needs to realize the corner guy is in a better position to make the play and let him take it.

[Palmer Esque]

I am not just saying this bc he is struggling tonight. But Burres is not a major league starter. He simply falls behind to much and just does not have the stuff.

[ilovetheos]

Burres may be pitching his way off the team or to the BP.

[Palmer Esque]

Burres may be pitching his way off the team or to the BP.

I hope so, he is just brutal tonight. Also he just does not looke confident.

[blueberryale77]

Burres may be pitching his way off the team or to the BP.

If he gets DFA'd before Trachsel I'll be :cussing:

[RipkenWay]

I am not just saying this bc he is struggling tonight. But Burres is not a major league starter. He simply falls behind to much and just does not have the stuff.

Brian's pitches are kind of like gas prices today. Everything is up. ;)

[ilovetheos]

a 5 ERA just does not and should not cut it in the MLB.

[blueberryale77]

OMG he almost gave up a homer to Eckstein! Please get it together, Brian. :pray:

[ilovetheos]

he just can't put hitters away he doesn't have a out pitch.

[ilovetheos]

OMG he almost gave up a homer to Eckstein! Please get it together, Brian. :pray:

do you like Brian, or just for the O's sake. He clearly doesn't deserve to be out there, his last few games have been atrocious.

[FarmSystem]

I can't wait for Mora to be off this team.

[ilovetheos]

well we can't all have good at bats like Markakis.:rolleyes:

[blueberryale77]

do you like Brian, or just for the O's sake. He clearly doesn't deserve to be out there, his last few games have been atrocious.

Both. I don't want to see people suffer just because they weren't blessed with oodles of talent. Burres has had stretches where he looked like he could be developing into one of those crafty Jamie Moyer types with staying power despite all everyone says about their stuff. Those are the types of players I root for the most... the ones who make a lot out of a little talent.

[ilovetheos]

Both. I don't want to see people suffer just because they weren't blessed with oodles of talent. Burres has had stretches where he looked like he could be developing into one of those crafty Jamie Moyer types with staying power despite all everyone says about their stuff. Those are the types of players I root for the most... the ones who make a lot out of a little talent.

I agree, but right now our offense can't handle a Jamie Moyer type pitcher, who battles and gives good innings but gives up 4-5 runs a game.

[Joe'sO's]

I'd rather see Burres back in the pen and these innings going to Tillman. I would say Penn but I just don't think he's ever going to get his act together.Jones's defense is starting to wear thin also. It's just gauling to sit here every night and watch other teams make the fundamental plays while we don't. As I type this Jones overthrows a cutoff man.

[wickedwitch]

I wish Adam had let Nick take that one. He might have caught Rios.

[itsernst]

Anyone else having issues with MLB.tv?

[VeveJones007]

Does anyone else hear that blowhorn that a Jays fan keeps sounding at Burres pitches?? How has that person not been thrown out of the game yet? Who cares if it affects Burres or not, it's f'in annoying to hear every pitch!!

[RShack]

location, location, location, gotta remember that Burres


Burres may be pitching his way off the team or to the BP.


a 5 ERA just does not and should not cut it in the MLB.


he just can't put hitters away he doesn't have a out pitch.


do you like Brian, or just for the O's sake. He clearly doesn't deserve to be out there, his last few games have been atrocious.
Holy moly. He's just having a rough spell, that's all. He's shown he can be a good pitcher, it's just a matter of doing it all the time. No point hating on the guy...

[blueberryale77]

Anyone else having issues with MLB.tv?

Yup. Mine crapped out after the bottom of the 2nd and hasn't returned. Also, when I reloaded MLB.com the scoreboard said, "There are no games today." Gameday is still working though. Go figure. MLB.tv has been terrible this year. I think the "premium" business with the 1.2M quality was a big mistake. I don't even have that but the whole website seems to have gone to pot when they added it.

[Ozone]

Anyone else having issues with MLB.tv?

Yep. I can't even get to the login page.

[RShack]

Speedy Huff takes second ;-)

[ilovetheos]

Holy moly. He's just having a rough spell, that's all. He's shown he can be a good pitcher, it's just a matter of doing it all the time. No point hating on the guy...

Don't hate him, I just think we have better options than him starting right now, I felt the exact same with Trachsel. We seem like we are always starting out in a hole when they are pitching. I like him too, he reminds me of me when I pitched in college except, getting behind everyone and the walks.

[RShack]

Those TOR softball unifoms sure are OOOGLY... the numbers hurt my eyes...

[ilovetheos]

:clap3:did we just move a runner from 2nd to 3rd?

[ilovetheos]

this eats at me more than anything else, it seems every other team gets at least there runners in from 3rd with 1 or less outs, we seem to botch it most of the time.

[FarmSystem]

this eats at me more than anything else, it seems every other team gets at least there runners in from 3rd with 1 or less outs, we seem to botch it most of the time.

Other teams would never put up with the failure of a hitting coach that we've had all these years.

[blueberryale77]

this eats at me more than anything else, it seems every other team gets at least there runners in from 3rd with 1 or less outs, we seem to botch it most of the time.

It's called paranoia. Every team's fans feel like their team is the only one that doesn't get that done with perfect efficiency. Truth is, most teams don't most of the time. The O's may in fact be below average in that category, but believe me, that rant is universal and it can't be true for everybody.

[ilovetheos]

Other teams would never put up with the failure of a hitting coach that we've had all these years.

I agree, I've wanted him axed for the longest time, he must have something hanging over PA's head and the coaches.

[ilovetheos]

It's called paranoia. Every team's fans feel like their team is the only one that doesn't get that done with perfect efficiency. Truth is, most teams don't most of the time. The O's may in fact be below average in that category, but believe me, that rant is universal and it can't be true for everybody.

not asking for perfect efficiency, just 8 out of 10 times, which I know we don't do.

[blueberryale77]

I agree, I've wanted him axed for the longest time, he must have something hanging over PA's head and the coaches.

Nah, he's just lucky he's in :cussing: baseball.

Seriously, I'm a Crowley defender but it does seem to me that this past offseason was probably the time to finally make a change. Not because I think it's all his fault, but just because he's been out hitting coach for years and we haven't had overall success. After some amount of futility, change just for change's sake does start to make a little bit of sense.

[ilovetheos]

yeah, when we got the new pitching coach, should've went to a new hitting coach too. I think this is his last year, they probably just kept him around because Kakes likes his teachings.

[ilovetheos]

I didn't realize how far Bynums' avarage has gone down, he really fell off and only 2 RBI, were they the first 2 days?

[Palmer Esque]

Watchin Marcum truly amazes me

Every pitcher no matter what their style is should sit down and watch this guy.

In, out, high, low, mixes it up perfectly.

This guy can just flat out pitch and is really a joy to watch.

[ilovetheos]

stealing down 3-0 brilliant.

[blueberryale77]

Busted MLB.tv makin me mad! :angryfire:

Anyone with TV working, was the called strike one to Roberts really over the righthanded batter's box as it appears on Gameday?

Also, what happened with the Bynum CS? Botched hit and run or straight steal and he just didn't get a good enough jump?

[ilovetheos]

and it figures, Roberts gets a hit, it's so typical of us, or really anyone that always happens.

[ilovetheos]

Markakis is turning the corner it looks, or at least I hope.:D

[blueberryale77]

I didn't realize how far Bynums' avarage has gone down, he really fell off and only 2 RBI, were they the first 2 days?

I think so. He has been awful in every aspect of the game. Shockingly, defense has been his best part. I would really prefer to see Alex Cintron out there trying to keep his arm from falling off. At least he would keep his head in the game, run the bases intelligently, and maybe occasionally hit the ball with authority.

[randommetalguy]

Anyone else's mlb.tv not working? MLB.com is slow and I can't get the tv up and running.

[itsernst]

Busted MLB.tv makin me mad! :angryfire:

Anyone with TV working, was the called strike one to Roberts really over the righthanded batter's box as it appears on Gameday?

Also, what happened with the Bynum CS? Botched hit and run or straight steal and he just didn't get a good enough jump?

Blue, is mlb.tv not working for you either?

[blueberryale77]

Blue, is mlb.tv not working for you either?

It's working about as well as Freddie Bynum's baserunning instincts. :mad:

[mrbig1]

only the Orioles can have 3 hits in a inning and come up with nothing.:cussing:

[blueberryale77]

Markakis is turning the corner it looks, or at least I hope.:D

Turning the corner, are you kidding? He's on fire.

[ilovetheos]

only the Orioles can have 3 hits in a inning and come up with nothing.:cussing:

Mora again not being patient and waiting for his pitch, make the pitcher sweat a little geez.

[ilovetheos]

This is what I"m talking about, walking Scutaro when Rios is behind you, not smart pitching at all. He is not a starter by no means, he probably is a much better pitcher out of the bullpen.

[ilovetheos]

Turning the corner, are you kidding? He's on fire.

didn't want to jinx anything, I just traded for him on my fantasy team...lol

[blueberryale77]

didn't want to jinx anything, I just traded for him on my fantasy team...lol

Well in that case don't even say he's turning the corner. You should be ranting about how he sucks. ;)

Oh come on Burres, no you're going to the Daniel Cabrera impersonation?! :rolleyestf:

[BaltBird 24]

Anyone think Burres days in the rotation might be numbered? Nothing against the guy, but he shouldn't be in the rotation. He is what he is, a solid swingman who might give you a good game every now and then but also likely to go implode at any time.

[ilovetheos]

Well in that case don't even say he's turning the corner. You should be ranting about how he sucks. ;)

Oh come on Burres, no you're going to the Daniel Cabrera impersonation?! :rolleyestf:

yeah, yeah, you're right, I got him for Ibanez and Colon when he was still struggling a few weeks ago. Hopefully he continues his dominance in the 2nd half this year!!!

[VivianDarkbloom]

MLB.TV is finally workin' for me if others want to try again. Also, has anyone else noticed that the picture gets flipped upside down every once in a while?

[blueberryale77]

MLB.TV is finally workin' for me if others want to try again. Also, has anyone else noticed that the picture gets flipped upside down every once in a while?

Yup, I was just going to post the same thing... except the upside down part, I've never seen that.

[randommetalguy]

Much needed, nicely turned, double play right there.

[Smedrock]

yeah Burres is not a starter. Not to mention when we put Burres and Olson back to back it is like facing the same pitcher for one really long game. they need to be split up or Burres to the minors. He is a favorite of Trembley but i think he has seen enough to know his skills are limited.

[blueberryale77]

Dude, Bynum jumped right over second base there. I was really expecting the ump to call the runner safe at second.

[ilovetheos]

should Cormier have his spot and they switch positions? Cormier started in the minors, I know his track record is not good, but neither was Cabrera's til this year, a different pitching coach can make a big difference.

[BaltBird 24]

Dude, Bynum jumped right over second base there. I was really expecting the ump to call the runner safe at second.

He kicked the base with his foot. It wasn't one of those phantom tags.

[Smedrock]

This is the most boring game. This team can't hit and they show no enthusiasm. The game was over in the 4th when Huff didn't score. Pathetic

[El Gordo]

Anyone else's mlb.tv not working? MLB.com is slow and I can't get the tv up and running.I had the same problem just got back on.:cussing:

[VeveJones007]

This is the most boring game. This team can't hit and they show no enthusiasm. The game was over in the 4th when Huff didn't score. Pathetic

With the way Burres was pitching, we were going to need 6 runs to win tonight. Huff not scoring there really didn't make a difference.

[Smedrock]

Lead runner on. Watch what a team that knows how to win does...soon to be 4-0. They frustrate me at times although I am happy with the year so far.

[Smedrock]

Unreal. another mental mistake for Roberts. His head is in Chicago this year.

[ilovetheos]

wow Weiters please hurry, Ramon can't even throw out Overbay a first baseman. I know some has to do with the pitchers, but he hasn't thrown anyone out in a while.

[VivianDarkbloom]

This is the most boring game.

I don't know what it is but games in Toronto always seem so lackluster. Not just in performance, but something about that dome, it just feels and sounds boring.

[Smedrock]

the throw beat him to the bag but Roberts tagged the bag then forgot to actually tag Overbay and he slipped his foot in. Completely Roberts fault.

[VivianDarkbloom]

wow Weiters please hurry, Ramon can't even throw out Overbay a first baseman. I know some has to do with the pitchers, but he hasn't thrown anyone out in a while.

Are you watching the game? The throw was perfect, Roberts didn't apply the tag.

[VeveJones007]

wow Weiters please hurry, Ramon can't even throw out Overbay a first baseman. I know some has to do with the pitchers, but he hasn't thrown anyone out in a while.

Can you see the game? Ramon had him by two steps but Rob missed the tag by two feet.

[Smedrock]

I agree and the roof is open tonight. I think the Canadian fans just are less into the game so it sounds like nothing is going on.

[Palmer Esque]

wow Weiters please hurry, Ramon can't even throw out Overbay a first baseman. I know some has to do with the pitchers, but he hasn't thrown anyone out in a while.

In all fairness to Ramon, BROB should have tagged him but he simply botched it. He assumed Overbay foot was going to slide into the base where BROB's glove was, but it was a smart play by Overbay to pull his leg up and go high and beat Roberts tag the bag.

That play there sums up this game for the Orioles.

[VeveJones007]

I will always remember that play there when people say that fake pickoff to third, go to first play doesn't work...even though it didn't work...

[Smedrock]

And there you have it...4-0. Little Eckstein hits a sac fly after Overbay gets his FIRST steal of the year.

[blueberryale77]

the throw beat him to the bag but Roberts tagged the bag then forgot to actually tag Overbay and he slipped his foot in. Completely Roberts fault.

He didn't forget to tag Overbay, he put his glove down to make a sweep tag and Overbay didn't get there as fast as he expected. He was a little off balance from going up to get the high throw and may have thought he did tag him. He has had some trouble off and on with applying tags on SB attempts ever since his elbow injury. It may be fear of re-injuring that arm or worse yet (and I do think somewhat possible) he just doesn't have the same sensation in that hand that he did before all the muscle and nerve damage so he may be guessing as to whether or not his glove has actually touched the runner.

[Smedrock]

Cormier had the fake to thirs throw to first if he would have just thrown the ball to Millar. the guy at first was toast but Cormier decided to look back the runner at third for a second time. Would still be 3-0.

[El Gordo]

In all fairness to Ramon, BROB should have tagged him but he simply botched it. He assumed Overbay foot was going to slide into the base where BROB's glove was, but it was a smart play by Overbay to pull his leg up and go high and beat Roberts tag the bag.

That play there sums up this game for the Orioles.Roberts simply didn't leave his glove down like he was afraid he'd get spiked.

[Palmer Esque]

Man Amber is smoking hot.

[Smedrock]

Snooooooooooooooooooooozzzzzzzzzzzzeeeeeee........ ......

[El Gordo]

Cormier had the fake to thirs throw to first if he would have just thrown the ball to Millar. the guy at first was toast but Cormier decided to look back the runner at third for a second time. Would still be 3-0.
The guy on first wanted the rundown to set up a chance for the man on third to score.

[VeveJones007]

We're due for a 2-3 run inning to make us feel we're back in it before the Jays add 2-3 more in the bottom half.

[ilovetheos]

Are you watching the game? The throw was perfect, Roberts didn't apply the tag.

I wish, watching Gamecast at work, I just know so many he has not thrown out, just figured it was his fault...lol

[Smedrock]

But the replay showed that the guy at third had already started going back and the guy at first was hustling but was stuck. Hell throw it to Millar and get the guy going home. Versus holding the ball and get no shot at either runner.

Someone tell Jim Hunter to shut up about how great it is to watch the Blue Jays pitcher having a well pitched game. What an idiot!

[JimDH]

Man Amber is smoking hot.

Finally a positive sounding post from someone.

[Smedrock]

i am waiting for something to happen that I can be positive about. I would love to write " Grand slam for Markakis"

[itsernst]

Its about time Cormier goes back down to the MiL.

[ilovetheos]

Its about time Cormier goes back down to the MiL.

why do you say this?

[Smedrock]

alright, Boston is getting their asses kicked and we need a big rally. We need to start winning while Boston is imploding and fighting in the dugout.

[ilovetheos]

what do you guys think about Sarfate this year, does he have a role on our team in the future or is he too wild and not enough pitches?

[El Gordo]

alright, Boston is getting their asses kicked and we need a big rally. We need to start winning while Boston is imploding and fighting in the dugout.What, do think we're in a pennent race or something? We'll be lucky to come away with one win from Toranto.

[ilovetheos]

Roberts starting to heat up a bit too, we definitely need both him and Markakis to put the throttle all the way to the floor the rest of the way, like they did last year!

[RShack]

Holy cow. I had to go do something, and I just came back and read the last few pages...

What is this, "We got out of the wrong side of this bed this morning" Night on the game thread?

[Smedrock]

Just trying to be positive and I like to see us win. Toronto is a nothing team and we can gain some ground when the first place team is losing. Orioles score!

[vatech1994]

These game threads are amazing when we're losing. Just amazing...

Great shot by Nick. When he gets hot, nobody gets him out.

[El Gordo]

Nick 3 for 3 with a BB.:clap3:

[ilovetheos]

Markakis with another hit!!! brings in Roberts from second. 1-4, let's keep it going.

[Smedrock]

Homerun Mora and it is a one run game!

[wickedwitch]

Shockingly, Markakis hasn't forgotten how to hit.

Mora!

[jamessemaj]

Mel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[itsernst]

Holy cow. I had to go do something, and I just came back and read the last few pages...

What is this, "We got out of the wrong side of this bed this morning" Night on the game thread?

That is the pot calling the kettle black right there if i've ever heard it.

[ilovetheos]

Now we have some action, Mora with a HR to center field 3-4, keep it pouring!!!!

[vatech1994]

That was a prodigious shot by Melvin.

[blueberryale77]

Holy cow. I had to go do something, and I just came back and read the last few pages...

What is this, "We got out of the wrong side of this bed this morning" Night on the game thread?

Aw come on, this is nothing. A little mild bashing of the players but there haven't been any Blueberry and Vatech style knock-down-drag-outs or anything.

:epic:

[itsernst]

Melmo!!!!!!!!

[Smedrock]

Aubrey!!!!!!!! Swinging on 3-0?

[itsernst]

awful if DT gave him the green light.

[ilovetheos]

WOW, can't believe Huff swung 3-0 on a ball. after going 3-0 against Mora....bad idea when you are down I believe. He shouldn't have the green light, he is not a great contact hitter like Markakis IMO.

[El Gordo]

Ha Ha the old reverse psychology worked!:laughlol: Tie game if BRob could have got the tag down.:cussing:

[RShack]

Despite how that just turned out, I like giving the green light on 3-0 unless the hitter has no eye... IMO, it's when you're most likely to get a fat one...

[blueberryale77]

Armando Benitez coming in! :clap3::clap3::clap3:

[Campmoon]

I doubt there was a green light, most likely that was on Huff. There definetly should have been a take sign though.

[Smedrock]

Armando coming in...let's go get our past bullpen and take down Benitez then Ryan. That would be sweet. Maybe Armando will plunk somebody and we get a brawl.

[vatech1994]

If I'm the manager, Aubrey just gave up his "I can swing on 3-0 if I want to" card. That was real bad.

Benitez is in. I don't care what his numbers say, this makes me happy.

[VeveJones007]

Aubrey!!!!!!!! Swinging on 3-0?

Aubrey!!!!!!!! Popping out on the infield on 3-0????!!!!!!!!

Ah well, this was my expectation if you read pg. 6 of this thread...

[blueberryale77]

Despite how that just turned out, I like giving the green light on 3-0 unless the hitter has no eye... IMO, it's when you're most likely to get a fat one...

I agree. Nothing can turn around the momentum in an at bat like taking a 3-0 cookie down the middle.

[El Gordo]

Benitez speak of the devil!:angryfire:

[Smedrock]

Millar!!!!!!

[Sideburns]

ahh Armando....:clap3:

[ilovetheos]

I like Scott vs. Benitez, I have a feeling :)

[VivianDarkbloom]

OMG Armando Benitez is alive???! THANK YOU SO MUCH

[nemO821]

Millar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[vatech1994]

Despite how that just turned out, I like giving the green light on 3-0 unless the hitter has no eye... IMO, it's when you're most likely to get a fat one...

I agree until a hitter swings at a ball on 3-0 which is what Aubrey just did.

Our boy Armando is at it again. I love it.

All I know is that Millar is done. Just ask JTrea.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Tied up!!!!

[itsernst]

Milahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[jaytdud]

Good old armando

[Smedrock]

Millar has had a tremendous last month and you can't say he isn't providing a solid clean up performance lately.

[blueberryale77]

Maybe Trembley knows something I don't about never giving 36 year olds days off? :confused:

[itsernst]

Bats are heating up!!

[nemO821]

I agree. Nothing can turn around the momentum in an at bat like taking a 3-0 cookie down the middle.

Apparantly not.

[VeveJones007]

I'm an idiot....YES!!!!!

[Mashed Potatoes]

Armanda knows what team he's really on, his heart remains in Bawlmore.

The shots of Marcum in the dugout are amazing. I'm so happy right now.

HAHAHAHA Eckstein sucks!

[ilovetheos]

or was it Millar I had the feeling about...lol I'll take it either way...

[Smedrock]

What do you mean that Millar is done? He is palying well for us right now.

Through the wickets of eckstein!!!!

[itsernst]

Lukeeeeeeeee

[Smedrock]

Jones!!!!!!!

[Mooreisbetter27]

AJ!!!!

OMG WHAT JUST HAPPENED IN THIS GAME?!

We have the lead!!

Well I'm not tired anymore!

[Sideburns]

woo hoo same guys homering every night!!!:laughlol:

[MurphDogg]

I doubt there was a green light, most likely that was on Huff. There definetly should have been a take sign though.

Not really how it works; there are two signs with a 3-0 count, a green light and a take sign. A green light doesn't mean you swing no matter what, it means you swing if you get one you think you can mash.

[Scrat1]

Oh my god. Talk about a power surge. This is insanity.

[VivianDarkbloom]

Armando is my hero. I love him...I love how he threatens to beat up Yankees and I love how he gives us homeruns...oh Armando...

[nemO821]

Wow. Jones is the Man.

[Palmer Esque]

Seeing Armando implode is bringing back memories lol

Man Jones is really coming around, what a swing.

[itsernst]

Jonessssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[MurphDogg]

Fantastic comeback. Still doesn't make up for '96 Armando.

[Smedrock]

Now that is a rally like I was talking about!!!!! Get johnson and Sherrill ready. It's time to seal this one up boys.

[itsernst]

Did you hear the Jays announcers?

Orioles explosion...Bluejays implosion!

[jaytdud]

Armando Benitez greatest Oriole ever:laughlol:

[SurhoffRules]

Hahahahaha!!!! What a great inning, just phenomenal!

[El Gordo]

Armando is my hero. I love his Yankee kicking assI love me some Armando. But are these the O's or the 1929 Yankees?:laughlol:

[mrbig1]

I love this team. NOW LET'S KICK SOME ASS!!!!!!!

[Mashed Potatoes]

:clap3::laughlol::):D:):D:clap3::clap3::laughlol:: rofl:

MWAHAHAHAHAHA

I believe in God again!

[Palmer Esque]

Fantastic comeback. Still doesn't make up for '96 Armando.

Yeah I still break out in a cold sweat time to time.

Tony Fernandez?/???? WOW lol

[blueberryale77]

Not really how it works; there are two signs with a 3-0 count, a green light and a take sign. A green light doesn't mean you swing no matter what, it means you swing if you get one you think you can mash.

A lot of people don't seem to understand that there is a difference between a "green light" and a "you must steal/swing" sign.

[Whitty_BDB]

This is convenient- I turn on the TV and no more than 5 seconds later, Markakis drives in the first run!

More please!

[itsernst]

way to be a buzzkill ramon...

[vatech1994]

I've heard how good the Jays bullpen is this year. How can Benitez be the first RHP out of the pen in a one run game in the 8th inning? What is Gibbons thinking? Is everybody else tired or something?

[RShack]

This is exactly why people shouldn't be Boo Birds, moaning and groaning about how everything sucks, when it's the 4th inning.

Maybe this team is trying to help me get over my fear of the 8th inning?

[Smedrock]

Johnson has pitched a lot lately. do you keep Sarfate in there?

[BRob51]

Oh my god. Talk about a power surge. This is insanity.

THIS
IS
SPARTA

[VeveJones007]

After the Twins did it to us the other night, it makes me feel a lot better that we're going to steal one where we had no business being on that field for 7 innings.

[SurhoffRules]

Alright, great comeback. Now let's close it out. Get to work, fellas!!!

[blueberryale77]

The way the strike zone has been expanding side to side this year I'm really surprised ball one to Bynum wasn't called strike 3.

[Smedrock]

This is exactly why people shouldn't be Boo Birds, moaning and groaning about how everything sucks, when it's the 4th inning.

Maybe this team is trying to help me get over my fear of the 8th inning?
This is why it is good to vent because it feels so good when they prove us wrong again!

[vatech1994]

After the Twins did it to us the other night, it makes me feel a lot better that we're going to steal one where we had no business being on that field for 7 innings.

Easy, no counting chickens, please ;)

[mrbig1]

Wow:clap3:

[ilovetheos]

Johnson has pitched a lot lately. do you keep Sarfate in there?

go to JJ I think, it's his role and have Sherrill ready to have an extended save if in trouble.

[itsernst]

THIS
IS
SPARTA

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[nemO821]

Bradford coming in

[El Gordo]

Johnson has pitched a lot lately. do you keep Sarfate in there?My fear is we are going to see the Bobsie twins in the 8th.:eektf:

[blueberryale77]

This is exactly why people shouldn't be Boo Birds, moaning and groaning about how everything sucks, when it's the 4th inning.

Maybe this team is trying to help me get over my fear of the 8th inning?

I honestly believe it's my job to be negative because whenever I say positive things about the O's or an individual player it brings them bad luck.

[ilovetheos]

I don't like this move, Bradford, hope it works out though.

[Smedrock]

Bradford????????? No!!!!!!!!!!

[SurhoffRules]

On a possibly unrelated note (I just logged on and haven't read most of the thread), those Birdland commercials have to go. They're....just.....terrible.

[RShack]

This is why it is good to vent because it feels so good when they prove us wrong again!
It feels even better when you don't "vent" (give up, hate on them, whine, cry, say they don't belong in the majors, shouldn't have a job... just pick the term of your choice), and instead believe they can come back, and they prove you *right*, not wrong ;-)

[Ned from York]

Hate the move to Bradford. Sarfate was warm.

[Smedrock]

Damnit we walk the leadoff batter in the 8th and 9th more than any team. Bradford sucks!!!!!!

[ilovetheos]

Bradford are you kidding me, walking a guy after we just took the lead...

[WEAVERMAN]

I do not trust Bradford, Walker or Sarfate.

[Palmer Esque]

COme on Bradfor, show some GD urgency, pathetic.

[The Rick]

So we score 6 runs to grab a lead in a game that we have no business being in and DT brings in Bradford?

F'ing awesome. What a god awful move.

[JohnLockesGhost]

Bradford is such a tool.

[ilovetheos]

about to give the lead back up if he doesn't get JJ in or somebody good.

[McNulty]

Bradford are you kidding me, walking a guy after we just took the lead...

I think the "speed" with which he approached that bunt play was much worse.

[Smedrock]

OK Rshackelford say something positive about Bradford now. Just take your time like Bradford did going to first.

[The Rick]

This is pathetic. :angryfire:

[square634]

.............................. :eektf:

[Palmer Esque]

Pathetic Ramon, parthetic,

You truly play uninspired baseball night in and night out.

[MurphDogg]

Alright, the Ramon Hernandez era is officially over for me.

[itsernst]

was he pitching it to first base?

[mrbig1]

Tell me what happens. I can't watch.

[Smedrock]

Bradford an Walker to any MLB team for a bag of balls and some pine tar

[Hank Scorpio]

Why is Chad Bradford still in the game?!?!?!?!?

WTF?!?!?!?!

[itsernst]

ramon...:ohlord:

[Moose Milligan]

I keep getting text updates on the score. This game sounds amazing!!!

[blueberryale77]

Does Hernandez have to have a passed ball or an error every time the other team is rallying? :angryfire:

[FarmSystem]

Hernandez needs to be designated for assignment.

[Smedrock]

Millar makes a good play to get an out but the leadoff walk scores again. Bradford is terrible!

[Palmer Esque]

Bradford an Walker to any MLB team for a bag of balls and some pine tar

Nice play by Millar at least


Right now with my in game emotions in high swing. I would take them for crab carcasses and peanut shells.

[itsernst]

Why is bradford pitching to a lefty????!?!?!

[ilovetheos]

need a K pitcher in it's JJ time please!!!

[JohnLockesGhost]

We need a strikeout.

[VivianDarkbloom]

was he pitching it to first base?

Yea...can't he throw it overhand when fielding a ball? Or does he not even practice that? :confused:

[Hank Scorpio]

I keep getting text updates on the score. This game sounds amazing!!!

Yeah, amazing. We get a 2 run lead and Bradford comes in and instantly gives it up. Walk, crappy infield hit and then a passed ball.

Amazing.

[MurphDogg]

Can you change catchers in the middle of an inning?

[Smedrock]

Trembley needed to stay with Sarfate. He threw 3 pitches!

[ilovetheos]

his ERA is a big lie, he gives up way more runs than that, just most of the time they are others. Both him and Walker have been huge dissapointments, we need to unload them ASAP.

[Palmer Esque]

Stewart ground out to pitcher, that was huge. One more out.

[itsernst]

What is trembley thinking right now? I don't get it...we are giving this game up right now.

[blueberryale77]

Thank God Bradford got over, that's all I can say. If we'd had another Millar fielding a ball right in front of Roberts and not having the pitcher get over I would have died. There's too much deja vu in this Blow Jays rally as it is.

[JohnLockesGhost]

Wow. As good as a strikeout.

We can still get out of this with the lead.

[MurphDogg]

Yeah, amazing. We get a 2 run lead and Bradford comes in and instantly gives it up. Walk, crappy infield hit and then a passed ball.

Amazing.

I don't think the blame should be totally on Bradford, and he may get out of it yet.

[VivianDarkbloom]

Can you change catchers in the middle of an inning?

You can, but the CBA requires you to cry about it in the post-game presser

[JohnLockesGhost]

Holy Lord.

My blood pressure.

[vatech1994]

I'm just shocked by that bunt play. I'm still speechless.

BTW, I'm the first to admit Ramon's defense hasn't been good this year, but that wasn't really as bad as it seems. The guy is squaring to bunt so the bat is in front, the ball is coming from behind the batter basically because Bradford's motion is so odd, and then he throws it about a foot outside. That ball can't be easy to see/track at all.

Give Bradford credit. After a horrible start, he got out of it.

[BustaJ2632]

:excited: Nice job getting out of that...could have been no runs if Ramon knew how to, you know, do the most basic part of his job.

[SurhoffRules]

Alright, good job getting out of the inning.... and while I do love Bradford's funky delivery, when he fields the ball I always expect the ball to end up in the seats. Just nerve wracking.

[FarmSystem]

Sad part is that Ramon, Walker, and Bradford cost us the following:

2006 2nd round pick (high pick)
2007 2nd round pick
2007 3rd round pick

[ilovetheos]

I don't think the blame should be totally on Bradford, and he may get out of it yet.

good job actually by Bradford, after back to back singles. I tone down some of my anger towards him.

[itsernst]

Holy Lord.

My blood pressure.

thank you little baby jesus...

[blueberryale77]

You can, but the CBA requires you to cry about it in the post-game presser

LOL, I was just thinking about that.

[Palmer Esque]

Nice play by Millar at least


Right now with my in game emotions in high swing. I would take them for crab carcasses and peanut shells.

Cant believe I fell in the overreaction category :D

Great job to get out that Chadford. Awesome. Say what you want about him, but he does get groundballs with the best of them.

[nemO821]

If Hernandez doesnt allow the pass ball. The Blue Jays probaly dont score.

[Smedrock]

we got out of it with the lead. Now let's pad the lead and bring in the Sheriff with the Flat Billed six shooter.

[mrbig1]

I lost 20 pounds just in the last inning.

[itsernst]

I'm just shocked by that bunt play. I'm still speechless.

BTW, I'm the first to admit Ramon's defense hasn't been good this year, but that wasn't really as bad as it seems. The guy is squaring to bunt so the bat is in front, the ball is coming from behind the batter basically because Bradford's motion is so odd, and then he throws it about a foot outside. That ball can't be easy to see/track at all.

Give Bradford credit. After a horrible start, he got out of it.

i don't care...he has made too many errors at this point for him not to take some blame...when its time to be clutch you need to step the :cussing: up.

[The Rick]

I don't think the blame should be totally on Bradford, and he may get out of it yet.

Bradford & Walker blow... yet they're making far more than the rest of the BP combined. Not to mention Baez.

Bradford's ERA is deflated because of his typical mop up, 1 out specialist duties.

[JohnLockesGhost]

Some insurance would sure be nice.

[Smedrock]

I love the Markakis bobblehead promo...the head wiggling around makes me laugh

[vatech1994]

good job actually by Bradford, after back to back singles. I tone down some of my anger towards him.

Lets be accurate. He walked the lead off guy. It wasn't a hit. You just can't do that with a 2 run lead.

Further, he just completely crapped the bed on that bunt. I mean that was REALLLLLLLLLLLLLLY bad.

On the other hand, he kept his wits and did a great job to get out of it.

[SurhoffRules]

Good piece of hitting. Heck of a night by Nick.

[VivianDarkbloom]

Markakis is flammable :angryfire:

[JohnLockesGhost]

Uh oh. Get mad, Aubrey. No respect. :)

[nemO821]

Markakis is money right now.

[ilovetheos]

Good piece of hitting. Heck of a night by Nick.

man crush on Markakis tonight and Jay Bruce and Votto, helping my fantasy team stay at the top!

[vatech1994]

Man, Nick is just scary hot right now. He will still likely be our All Star Rep despite the slump. His stats are going through the roof.

[Smedrock]

Nick going 4 for 4! and they walked Mora to get to Huff. Come on Aubrey

[RShack]

Damnit we walk the leadoff batter in the 8th and 9th more than any team. Bradford sucks!!!!!!


Bradford are you kidding me, walking a guy after we just took the lead...


about to give the lead back up if he doesn't get JJ in or somebody good.


OK Rshackelford say something positive about Bradford now. Just take your time like Bradford did going to first.


Bradford an Walker to any MLB team for a bag of balls and some pine tar


Hernandez needs to be designated for assignment.


Why is bradford pitching to a lefty????!?!?!


his ERA is a big lie, he gives up way more runs than that, just most of the time they are others. Both him and Walker have been huge dissapointments, we need to unload them ASAP.


What is trembley thinking right now? I don't get it...we are giving this game up right now.
I'm glad I'm not in a foxhole with you guys... the smell of wet diapers, uh, I mean pants, would be overwhelming...

[MurphDogg]

Bradford & Walker blow... yet they're making far more than the rest of the BP combined. Not to mention Baez.

Bradford's ERA is deflated because of his typical mop up, 1 out specialist duties.

Bradford has allowed three non intentional walks in 19 innings. Has nine strikeouts, and a GB/FB ratio of 4.6. He isn't pitching that poorly. The argument that relievers shouldn't make as much money as he and Walker do is a much more salient one.

[Smedrock]

vatech noticed you are in Atlanta. Me too! good to see O's fans in the south.

[McNulty]

Come on Shack, those are all reasoned and measured responses. ;)

[JohnLockesGhost]

Sweet, bases loaded with one out.

Thanks for the extra runner, John... :)

[ilovetheos]

Huff didn't have the green light this time....:D

[The Rick]

Bradford has allowed three non intentional walks in 19 innings. Has nine strikeouts, and a GB/FB ratio of 4.6. He isn't pitching that poorly. The argument that relievers shouldn't make as much money as he and Walker do is a much more salient one.

Like I said, mop up duty. He hasn't done great at all in key situations, well the few key situation's he's been in.

Also, important to leave out the 22 hits and only 9 k's. He's just been bad, no other way to put it. I don't remember seeing him one time this year where it's been a simple "boring" inning, so to speak.

[Smedrock]

bases juiced with the hottest clean up hitter in the league. Miiilllllahhhh!!!!!