July 23: Jays at OPCY

[Why Not?]

It's remember 1983 night!

[mrbig1]

I'm still mad from last night. Let's kick some blue jay butt.

[Sideburns]

Awesome, throwback O's and throwback Jays

[itsernst]

Awesome, throwback O's and throwback Jays

and a 1-2-3 inning!

Inglett walked to start the inning.

[Sideburns]

Inglett walked to start the inning.

fixed it, thanks

[BaltBird 24]

Why can't Guthrie teach the rest of our pitching staff what he knows? Throw strikes, keep the ball down, and don't go deep into counts.

[PaulFolk]

BLUE JAYS:
Inglett RF
Scutaro 2B
Rios CF
Overbay 1B
Barajas C
Stairs DH
Rolen 3B
Lind LF
McDonald SS

Burnett P

ORIOLES:
Roberts 2B
Jones CF
Markakis RF
Huff DH
Mora 3B
Scott LF
Millar 1B
Hernandez C
Fahey SS

Guthrie P

[nawlinsoriole]

Awesome, throwback O's and throwback Jays

Yeah, I love these uni's!

[Why Not?]

Awesome, throwback O's and throwback Jays


Agreed, I hate when the visiting team doesn't participate in throwback days. I think the Jays wear these on a regular basis.

[itsernst]

Why can't Guthrie teach the rest of our pitching staff what he knows? Throw strikes, keep the ball down, and don't go deep into counts.

Other guys are too afraid to throw strikes, Olson's fastball barely goes about 90mph. Burres is a young southpaw Steve Traschel, Dcab throws it, albeit not well, but he does.

[weams]

:o Cito perpetually SUCKS.

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[JTrea81]

Man I hope we sign Burnett in the offseason. What a boost to our rotation he'd be...

[Why Not?]

Tito perpetually SUCKS.

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So does Cito. ;)

[itsernst]

The hell with AJ, i want 5 guthries...make it happen AMAC and cloning scientists!

[BaltBird 24]

Man I hope we sign Burnett in the offseason. What a boost to our rotation he'd be...

Yes he would be........... for the 20 or so odd games that he's able to stay healthy.

[MurphDogg]

Guthrie is such a joy to watch. If only we had four more like him. He is like this season's Bedard, I watch every game but I truly look forward to Guthrie's starts this year just as I did Bedard last season.

[JTrea81]

Yes he would be........... for the 20 or so odd games that he's able to stay healthy.

We can't get 20 quality starts out of any of our pitchers besides Guthrie and maybe DCab so 20 would be an improvement.

[itsernst]

Guthrie is such a joy to watch. If only we had four more like him. He is like this season's Bedard, I watch every game but I truly look forward to Guthrie's starts this year just as I did Bedard last season.

You sir are correct. When I met him in Anaheim (we stayed at the O's hotel), he was hanging out, shootin' the breeze with us, just a down to earth guy that you could not help but root for.

[itsernst]

We can't get 20 quality starts out of any of our pitchers besides Guthrie and maybe DCab so 20 would be an improvement.

20 or so starts IF he could go more than 6 innings a start is fine by me.

[BaltBird 24]

We can't get 20 quality starts out of any of our pitchers besides Guthrie and maybe DCab so 20 would be an improvement.

That's true, but how much would it cost to bring Burnett to Baltimore? I'd be willing to bet he'll be looking for $10-12 million a season. Are you willing to spend that over multiple years for a guy who may not be able to stay healthy but for 140 IP?

[itsernst]

Luke is money...he is so damn money baby...:D

[itsernst]

Burnett reminds me of Dcab...he is on...or he isn't kinda deal.

[Why Not?]

That's true, but how much would it cost to bring Burnett to Baltimore? I'd be willing to bet he'll be looking for $10-12 million a season. Are you willing to spend that over multiple years for a guy who may not be able to stay healthy but for 140 IP?

I'd love to have Burnett, but it would likely be a bad investment.

[MurphDogg]

Luke is money...he is so damn money baby...:D

Hopefully he doesn't get stranded at second. As Larry David would say, Luke is pretty good, pretty, pretty, pretty, good....

[JTrea81]

Gotta cash in Scott here, we can't keep stranding RISP...

[JTrea81]

At least it was a productive out. C'mon Fahey, Castro wants your job...

[itsernst]

Here comes the star of Little People Big World Brandon FAAAAAHeeeeeyy

[itsernst]

Well that was disappointing.

[BaltBird 24]

Burnett reminds me of Dcab...he is on...or he isn't kinda deal.

I'd venture to say that the DCab of today isn't even near Burnett's league even when he's on. Maybe we could have said that a couple of years ago, but not now. His stuff is much too flat.

[itsernst]

I'd venture to say that the DCab of today isn't even near Burnett's league even when he's on. Maybe we could have said that a couple of years ago, but not now. His stuff is much too flat.

You are correct, I forgot to mention that Burnett has been way more successful than DCab.

[MurphDogg]

We say this every game but Guthrie fields his position so well.

[BaltBird 24]

We say this every game but Guthrie fields his position so well.

It sure is refreshing to see. I don't know which one I enjoy more, though. Guthrie fielding his so well or Cabrera running around out there like a chicken with his head cut off.

[JTrea81]

I tell you, Nick is going to challenge for a batting title when he finally becomes a little more patient and stops swinging at the first pitch...

[Icterus galbula]

I'm back in New Orleans which means I watch O's games on my laptop, which means I will be returning to game threading.

Also, I don't have a job, so I look forward to advancing my gamethreading skills.



Good to see Guthrie get out of that spot.

[JTrea81]

Time to get some run support for Guts...

I'd like to know how Burnett can be 6-1 against us with an ERA over 5...

[JTrea81]

How's that Jerry Reed song go?

"When you're hot, you're hot..." :)

[BaltBird 24]

Huff showing off the wheels.

[Moose Milligan]

Triple for Huff! It'd be awesome to see him hit for the cycle again.

And these jerseys should be our Friday night specials, elastic waistbands and all.

[MurphDogg]

Aubrey legged that one out, just like on Scott's double Lind misplayed the carom, this time the O's made him pay.

[PaulFolk]

Time to get some run support for Guts...

I'd like to know how Burnett can be 6-1 against us with an ERA over 5...
The last game he pitched against us, he gave up 7 runs in 5 1/3 innings and got the win.

[JTrea81]

The last game he pitched against us, he gave up 7 runs in 5 1/3 innings and got the win.

That doesn't speak well of our pitching does it... :rolleyestf:

[JTrea81]

Melmo cashes Huff Daddy in - tie game...

[MurphDogg]

Mora running hard down the line and extends his team leading RBI total.

[Why Not?]

I tell you, Nick is going to challenge for a batting title when he finally becomes a little more patient and stops swinging at the first pitch...

Do you realize Nick is among the league leaders in walks? If he was much more patient, he would never swing.

[MurphDogg]

Do you realize Nick is among the league leaders in walks? If he was much more patient, he would never swing.

You and your facts. Always naysaying!!!

[Icterus galbula]

You know, I really would like to trade Huff for multiple useful younger parts, but in the meantime I am enjoying what could arguably be his peak season, thus far.

[JTrea81]

"When you're not, you're not..."

[JTrea81]

Somebody needs to glue the Orioles players to the bases, or at least Mora.

Hey Melvin, you've lost a step!

[Icterus galbula]

I wonder if Flanagan will shed any light about what his actual job is here.

[JTrea81]

I wonder if Flanagan will shed any light about what his actual job is here.

Assistant to the General Manager... :laughlol:

[PaulFolk]

I wonder if Flanagan will shed any light about what his actual job is here.
"Flanny, what would you say...ya do here?"

[FarmSystem]

Should ask what he was drinking when he gave Payton nine million dollars.

[Hallas]

Somebody needs to glue the Orioles players to the bases, or at least Mora.

Hey Melvin, you've lost a step!

I think with 2 strikes and 2 outs, if Melvin's going to try an ill-advised steal attempt, that would be the time.

But I understand why you'd be upset.

[JTrea81]

Should ask what he was drinking when he gave Payton nine million dollars.

Something tells me that was acutally a deal by Mr. Met in a Jim Duquette suit...

[Icterus galbula]

I don't think I've ever watched an Oriole hit doubles like Roberts does.


Important note: I'm 23.

[JTrea81]

Nice 2B by BRob :clap3:

Knock him in Jonesy!

[Why Not?]

Palmer's disgust with Ramon is remarkable.

[Peace21]

Palmers disgust in general is remarkable.

[FarmSystem]

How is Ramon not finished? What pitcher in their right mind would want him catching for them?

[Peace21]

How is Ramon not finished? What pitcher in their right mind would want him catching for them?

I think he has Tejadaitis. Once he leaves here, he will be an all-star.

[JTrea81]

I think he has Tejadaitis. Once he leaves here, he will be an all-star.

Gotta get back on the perks. Somebody needs to give him a gallon of Red Bull...

[BaltBird 24]

I think he has Tejadaitis. Once he leaves here, he will be an all-star.

Ramon can only leave here and hope to not have Tejadaitis. I don't how if Ramon can survive still playing if he leaves here and does even worse than he has the past couple seasons.

[TyCobb]

Anyone have an update when the game will begin again? MLB.TV doesn't give me updates.

[PaulFolk]

Anyone have an update when the game will begin again? MLB.TV doesn't give me updates.
They haven't announced anything, but it'll be a while. It's still raining like all get-out here.

[vab]

From the looks of the radar, this game is over. At least the bullpen got a rare day off.

[JTrea81]

From the looks of the radar, this game is over. At least the bullpen got a rare day off.

I doubt they don't let the Orioles finish the 6th. It will probably be suspended because the Orioles can't try to tie.

[PaulFolk]

I doubt they don't let the Orioles finish the 6th. It will probably be suspended because the Orioles can't try to tie.
Correct. If the game is called tonight, it will be resumed (tomorrow, probably) exactly where it left off and played to the finish.

[PaulFolk]

And the game has officially been suspended. It will be resumed at 12:05 tomorrow.

[ChrisAF79]

Game is back on, Cormier is in...

[tywright]

Pheww..that was a close one

[ChrisAF79]

Cormier gets out of it, going to the bottom of the 6th.

[ChrisAF79]

Pheww..that was a close one
You at home watching? I'm stuck at work with only the radio to go by.

[ChrisAF79]

Carlson in the game for the Jays. Markakis at bat...

[tywright]

You at home watching? I'm stuck at work with only the radio to go by.

Nope listening to radio, but Manfra made it sound close when the throw was high

[ChrisAF79]

Markakis flies out to let, Huff K's on three pitches.

[ChrisAF79]

Wow, gameday is actually ahead of the radio broadcast by about 5 seconds or so. It's fun predicting what Manfra is going to say!

[ChrisAF79]

Mora K's and we're heading to the 7th...

Is anyone else here?

[El Gordo]

Mora K's and we're heading to the 7th...

Is anyone else here?
I'm here.:mwahaha:

[square634]

I'm here watching on my slingbox from work. The high throw was indeed close ;)

[ChrisAF79]

Does anyone want or need a play-by-play?

Lind is on 2nd with 1 out. Cormier still in.

[ChrisAF79]

Nice K for Cormier. Scutaro is up, 2 down.

[cbm5042]

Does anybody else think Cormier should start instead of one of the rookies I think he could do a good job.

[Mackus]

Does anybody else think Cormier should start instead of one of the rookies I think he could do a good job.No, that'd be a terrible decision.

[ChrisAF79]

Sounds like a nice play by Mora, but an infield single nonetheless.

1st and 3rd, still two outs. Alex Rios at the plate now.

[ChrisAF79]

Cormier K's Rios to get out of it. Nice!

[Mackus]

Nice job by Cormier to work out of that. if he can get 2.1 innings today, that'll be a big help.

[El Gordo]

Does anybody else think Cormier should start instead of one of the rookies I think he could do a good job.I think it could be an option if they don't show some progress soon.
:scratchchinhmm:

[ChrisAF79]

Scott, Millar, and Hernandez due up in the bottom of the 7th.

Carlson still in the game.

[ChrisAF79]

Scott flies out. Carlson is coming out, Camp is coming on to pitch.

[Mackus]

Someone's gotta be the hero this game.

[ChrisAF79]

Someone's gotta be the hero this game.
For some reason, I have a feeling about Jones in this game...

[Hank Scorpio]

Millar has just been hurtin' lately.

[dtk9119]

Have a feeling this game is going to end w/ a whimper.....

[ChrisAF79]

Have a feeling this game is going to end w/ a whimper.....
Not very inspiring thus far at least...

[El Gordo]

Someone's gotta be the hero this game.

Fahey!:awesome::2yay-thumb::smile11:

[ChrisAF79]

Cormier still on...

[THELTSHOW]

Aside of the iffy first pitch curves that hang above the hitters head, Cormier has looked pretty good thus far. I don't think he gets enough credit for being a fairly relaible longman.

[tywright]

1 out...pop up to Millar

[THELTSHOW]

Good time to go get Cormier, hes done his job keeping us in the game, I would rather see JJ here but.....

[ChrisAF79]

2 men on, 1 out. Bierd is coming into the game.

[Sanfran327]

UGH... I'm at work. This is wrapping up the game from last night, right? Is it on MASN?

[THELTSHOW]

To anyone who was in the game thread from two nights ago, I made a point about Bierd's lack of velocity and wondering how he made his way to the big leagues. Palmer just said that Bierd has been capeable of throwing in the low 90's, so let me recant my comments about Bierd.

[ChrisAF79]

UGH... I'm at work. This is wrapping up the game from last night, right? Is it on MASN?
Yep, this is the continuation of the suspended game from last night. I believe it's on MASN, but I'm not sure.

[THELTSHOW]

MASN, channel 62 in VA

[THELTSHOW]

Rolen's always a tough out but Bierd got passive in that AB after he got ahead.

[tywright]

Bases loaded

come on DP

[THELTSHOW]

That Was Terrible

[square634]

Nice throw Millar.

[tywright]

Wonderful...2 run error on Millar overthrow to home

[THELTSHOW]

Honestly, that was possibly the worst play of the season

[ChrisAF79]

Well that sure sounded ugly. I'm kinda glad I wasn't able to see it.

[Hank Scorpio]

Time to boo.

I'm sorry, but that kind of s*** can NOT happen. No excuse for it.

[THELTSHOW]

Good play getting to that by LUUUKE, but still, I think this ones out of reach now.

[lovetoaster]

I think that half-inning just took the wind out of my sails for the rest of the work day.

[THELTSHOW]

Inning over, decent apperance by Bierd, except for the brain cramp of not coving home, 3 unearned runs

[tywright]

Are the O's still wearing the 83 unis?

I'm feeling some Orioles Magic

[ChrisAF79]

Time to boo.

I'm sorry, but that kind of s*** can NOT happen. No excuse for it.
That error basically led to 3 runs. In a close game like this, that's inexcusable. Especially on a play that sounded completely routine.

[square634]

Inning over, decent apperance by Bierd, except for the brain cramp of not coving home, 3 unearned runs

He covered home. Ramon got to the ball but double clutched the throw home, and the runner barely beat it.

[THELTSHOW]

No 83 unis today

[Hank Scorpio]

LOL!!!!! We're pinch hitting JUAN CASTRO for Fahey!??!?!

Seriously!?!??!

[lovetoaster]

Fahey!:awesome::2yay-thumb::smile11:

Your hero has been replaced.

[Hank Scorpio]

Reverse jinx works again!!!!!

:D

[THELTSHOW]

After that hit this question looses some of its meaning but, can someone explain the Castro trade to me. Essentially, at face value, we swapped AAA infielders, and we called our new guy up.

[lovetoaster]

LOL!!!!! We're pinch hitting JUAN CASTRO for Fahey!??!?!

Seriously!?!??!

Yeah, that one is puzzling...but since he got a hit...a brilliant move! :)

[Mackus]

After that hit this question looses some of its meaning but, can someone explain the Castro trade to me. Essentially, at face value, we swapped AAA infielders, and we called our new guy up.Obviously they feel Castro is more likely to help now than McCoy was.

[tywright]

Inning over, decent apperance by Bierd, except for the brain cramp of not coving home, 3 unearned runs

It was 2 runs and only 1 was unearned on the play. Plus he did cover home...Ramon double clutched

[lovetoaster]

After that hit this question looses some of its meaning but, can someone explain the Castro trade to me. Essentially, at face value, we swapped AAA infielders, and we called our new guy up.

It gave us a SS that was capable of playing at least ML quality defense, which is something we are lacking except for Fahey. We now have two stopgaps, neither of which should be playing every day. I have not seen many of Cintron's games, but I have had questions about his defense at SS for a while.

I guess they felt that none of our guys in the minors was an improvement.

[lovetoaster]

I was feeling something good there. But I was wrong. Double play.

[ChrisAF79]

For some reason, I have a feeling about Jones in this game...
I suck....

[lovetoaster]

Come on Kakes! Get something good going here!

[Hank Scorpio]

Sickening. That couldn't have come at a worse time.

[lovetoaster]

I suck....

I was going to say something about your prediction, but I declined :D

[tywright]

Markakis grounds out...inning over

[THELTSHOW]

Nick uncharacteristically swings at a bad pitch

[lovetoaster]

Sickening. That couldn't have come at a worse time.

Yep, that one hurt.

[THELTSHOW]

That slider that struck out Rios is why Bierd could be the seventh inning guy for the rest of this year

[dtk9119]

Stepped out for a bite to eat, come back and my whimper turns into an implosion... I think we can safely say 3/4 lost in this series w/ Halliday in game2. Really disappointing... This team just didn't look like it came out to play today. I put much of that on Trembley....

[Hank Scorpio]

That slider that struck out Rios is why Bierd could be the seventh inning guy for the rest of this year

And that walk and hit batter is why he might not, lol...

[THELTSHOW]

And that walk and hit batter is why he might not, lol...


Well put, but I have more confidence in Bierd than I do a few others in the pen

[tywright]

If we can take a positive from this game, it's that Bierd can be our 7th inning guy.

[THELTSHOW]

Stepped out for a bite to eat, come back and my whimper turns into an implosion... I think we can safely say 3/4 lost in this series w/ Halliday in game2. Really disappointing... This team just didn't look like it came out to play today. I put much of that on Trembley....

I'm a supporter of Trembly, but I can't help but agree here, the team just looks flat today and with Halladay to look forward to int eh next one, a series split is gonna be tough.

[jadkins08]

As it has been for most of the season one of the major differences in today's box score, the Blue Jays have 6 "free" base runners (5 walks and a hit batter)and the O's have 0. They both have 8 hits, but the Jays have 5 runs and the O's have 1. Will the Orioles ever not lead the league in walks? My former college coach would say just watch batting practice and if you had 8 defenders on the field the batter would get out at least 50% of the time even when he knows what the pitch is going to be. So why not through the ball over the plate and take your chances when he does not know what is coming.

I have been an O's fan for 25 years, but the walks absolutely drive me crazy.

[tywright]

I'm a supporter of Trembly, but I can't help but agree here, the team just looks flat today and with Halladay to look forward to int eh next one, a series split is gonna be tough.

It's the day game blues that have plagued this team all year, which is we suck on Sundays.

[ChrisAF79]

What a blah finish.

[THELTSHOW]

Bad swing by Scott there to end things, the walks didn't kill us today as much as they did in the Olson start, but with Cabrera throwing game 2, theres still time for us to rack up the walks

[El Gordo]

Stepped out for a bite to eat, come back and my whimper turns into an implosion... I think we can safely say 3/4 lost in this series w/ Halliday in game2. Really disappointing... This team just didn't look like it came out to play today. I put much of that on Trembley....That's silly. What do you expect DT to do, wake them up, make their coffee, lead them in calisthenics and give them a pep talk before the game? Millar made a bad throw. $*** happens. It's baseball. Deal with it or take up watching field hockey.. or better yet curling:laughlol:.

[Hank Scorpio]

That certainly wasn't very encouraging considering we get Halladay in game 2.

A deflating effort.

[dtk9119]

That's silly. What do you expect DT to do, wake them up, make their coffee, lead them in calisthenics and give them a pep talk before the game? Millar made a bad throw. $*** happens. It's baseball. Deal with it or take up watching field hockey.. or better yet curling:laughlol:.

Doesn't change the fact it was a blah game that we really needed to win to split the series. Agreed Millar just made a bad throw, but our offense basically did nothing and looked lethargic. And BTW, neither field hockey or curling sounds very appealing to me, how about basket weaving....

[mikezpen]

gonna be a long day...:(

[Mackus]

That certainly wasn't very encouraging considering we get Halladay in game 2.

A deflating effort.We just ran into great pitching.

Burnett was sick last night, and Toronto's got a great bullpen. With Halladay going in the full game, Cito knew he could use up his bullpen as much as needed to shut the door.

[El Gordo]

Doesn't change the fact it was a blah game that we really needed to win to split the series. Agreed Millar just made a bad throw, but our offense basically did nothing and looked lethargic. And BTW, neither field hockey or curling sounds very appealing to me, how about basket weaving....
Explain to me what DT can do to change all that?