August 14th @ The Tribe

[Big Mac]

For the Orioles:

Brian Roberts - 2B
Nick Markakis - RF
Melvin Mora - 3B
Aubrey Huff - DH
Ramon Hernandez - C
Kevin Millar - 1B
Jay Payton - CF
Lou Montanez - LF
Juan Castro - SS

And for the Indians:

Sizemore - CF
Dellucci - DH
Francisco - LF
Peralta - SS
Choo - RF
Shoppach - C
Garko - 1B
Gonzalez - 3B
Cabrera - 2B

[Saintbird]

For the Orioles:

Brian Roberts - 2B
Nick Markakis - RF
Melvin Mora - 3B
Aubrey Huff - DH
Ramon Hernandez - C
Kevin Millar - 1B
Jay Payton - CF
Lou Montanez - LF
Juan Castro - SS

And for the Indians:

Sizemore - CF
Dellucci - DH
Francisco - LF
Peralta - SS
Choo - RF
Shoppach - C
Garko - 1B
Gonzalez - 3B
Cabrera - 2B

It's time to show "The Tribe" our pecking is too much for thier arrows!

[Scrat1]

You are one strange dude Carrigan.

[Saintbird]

You are one strange dude Carrigan.

Is that supposed to be a compliment.:D

[Saintbird]

I'm listening to some pre-game music right now. Trying to get myself pumped! For some Tribe whooping. I'm feeling good tonight brothers.

[Icterus galbula]

Roberts with a leadoff hit against Jackson (acquired in the Sabathia trade) and Markakis nearly misses a GDP.

[Icterus galbula]

Jackson is getting hit hard. 2nd and 3rd one out after Mora doubles.

[JimDH]

Mora Doubles. he is an all star with runners on.

[Saintbird]

Huff Daddy is killing it!

[Icterus galbula]

O's up 1-0 after Huff knocks in Kakes

[Saintbird]

Told ya, I felt good!

[Icterus galbula]

Truly giving Jackson a rude welcome to the Majors. And he's left handed! Who'd a thunk it. 2-0.

[Saintbird]

2-0 Birdland!

[Icterus galbula]

Already 30 pitches this inning. Just went from 0-2 to 3-2 to Millar before getting him out.

[Saintbird]

C'mon Luuuu...Oh...That stinks.:(:D

[Saintbird]

As I said before... that stinks.:(

[Icterus galbula]

Grady Sizemore is good. Dellucci notasmuch.

C'mon Cabrera.

[Saintbird]

:disco::excited::thumbsup1::2yay-thumb::boogie::clap3::DYea 500! (Fire works going off):clap3::clap3:

[Icterus galbula]

Not a good sign that so far everyone is getting wood on Daniel.

[Saintbird]

Not a good sign that so far everyone is getting wood on Daniel.

I've gotton used to it.

[waroriole]

Not a good sign that so far everyone is getting wood on Daniel.


I've gotton used to it.

Oops, I thought this was a baseball site.

[Saintbird]

Hmm... I'm a bit frustrated here.

[JimDH]

Cabrera was more efficient then Jackson giving up his 2 runs.

[waroriole]

Cabrera was more efficient then Jackson giving up his 2 runs.

DCab has been given up crooked number innings way longer than Jackson. He knows how to give up big innings efficiently.:D

[Saintbird]

DCab has been given up crooked number innings way longer than Jackson. He knows how to give up big innings efficiently.:D

Haha Completely agree, pos rep to you!:D:laughlol:

[JimDH]

DCab has been given up crooked number innings way longer than Jackson. He knows how to give up big innings efficiently.:D

If one must, one must go with one's strengths mustn't one?

[Saintbird]

If one must, one must go with one's strengths mustn't one?

Uh... yah... completely agree... um ...why not.

[Icterus galbula]

Markakis with single past Jhonny and Roberts moves to 3rd.

[waroriole]

If one must, one must go with one's strengths mustn't one?

Dude are you a Red Sox fan?

[Saintbird]

No!!!

Hmph!

[Scrat1]

O's making Jackson throw a lot of pitches. Can't complain about that.

[waroriole]

Well I guess Melvin eventually had to get out with runners on base.

[waroriole]

Dude are you a Red Sox fan?


Ohhh, I hope I didn't offend JimDH.

[Saintbird]

Ohhh, I hope I didn't offend JimDH.

I'm afraid you did! Sir, I should ask you, are you a Sux fan or something!.....I was kidding

[Icterus galbula]

And Cabrera just achieved the single season franchise record of hit batters in a season.

[Saintbird]

Yes!!!!! Thank you! Nice DP!

[JimDH]

And Cabrera just achieved the single season franchise record of hit batters in a season.

Another example.

[JimDH]

Ahh. DP. See how the HBP set that up?

[Saintbird]

C'mon Huff Daddy!

[wickedwitch]

And Cabrera just achieved the single season franchise record of hit batters in a season.

He didn't hold it previously? :eek:

[Saintbird]

Ahh. DP. See how the HBP set that up?

Way to look on the positive side Jim.

[Saintbird]

He didn't hold it previously? :eek:

He probably did, but he's even better this year.:rolleyes::rolleyestf:

[waroriole]

I'm afraid you did! Sir, I should ask you, are you a Sux fan or something!.....I was kidding

Didn't mean to get McCarthy on everyone.

[LA2]

Jackson has thrown 64 pitches in 3 innings. Wd love to start in on the Indians' bullpen in the 5th.

[Scrat1]

Jackson has thrown 64 pitches in 3 innings. Wd love to start in on the Indians' bullpen in the 5th.

I agree. But I'd also like Cabrera to stop hitting people.

[Saintbird]

He probably did, but he's even better this year.:rolleyes::rolleyestf:

I think Cabrera is gonna be unbeatable.

[brvn52]

Hey hey! A 3-game hitting streak for Montanez!

[Big Mac]

Hey hey! A 3-game hitting streak for Montanez!

He's been impressive at the plate, that's for sure.

[Saintbird]

Ha! Castro can't even bunt!:D:rolleyestf:

[Scrat1]

A successful sac bunt from Castro is like a double for any other hitter.

[brvn52]

He's been impressive at the plate, that's for sure.

At the plate, he's been great so far. However, it's only been 16 AB's. Way to early to tell if he can be a consistent ML hitter, but he's earned the opportunity to be given a chance. It would be nice if he could get 100-150 AB's the rest of the way. Let's find out if he has a future with the Baltimore Orioles.

[Scrat1]

At the plate, he's been great so far. However, it's only been 16 AB's. Way to early to tell if he can be a consistent ML hitter, but he's earned the opportunity to be given a chance. It would be nice if he could get 100-150 AB's the rest of the way. Let's find out if he has a future with the Baltimore Orioles.

Montanez developing into a ML player would be huge, especially considering the way pitching development has gone this year.

[Big Mac]

That was a nice catch by Lou.

[brvn52]

Montanez developing into a ML player would be huge, especially considering the way pitching development has gone this year.

Agreed - especially if he can develop into an above average LFer. That would allow us to move Scott to DH, deal Scott, or deal Huff and get some decent ML talent in return.

By the way, nice play by Montanez as I'm writing this!

[UMDTerrapins]

Every time I see him I'm a little more convinced that his season is not a fluke. One of the very few perks of going through rebuilding is the ability to take a few chances on people who fell short of expectations for whatever reason. Imagine this team without Guthrie.

[Scrat1]

Imagine this team without Guthrie.

What're you, some kind of sadist?!

[Sanfran327]

I love it when other teams make plays that we would normally make.

[UMDTerrapins]

What're you, some kind of sadist?!

Some would say just by virtue of being an Oriole fan, yes I am. Btw....gotta love the Carl avatar. Props.

[Scrat1]

That was a strange way to score a run.

[Saintbird]

Hmm... Interesting... Well I'll take it!

[Saintbird]

Man, Payton made him work!

[JimDH]

Come on Lou

[JimDH]

Man, Payton made him work!

yeah. Well someone has to keep them honest

[Big Mac]

quick minors update:

Chris Tillman has thrown 6 SO innings so far for Bowie, giving up 3 hits, 0 BB, and 7 K's.

[JimDH]

quick minors update:

Chris Tillman has thrown 6 SO innings so far for Bowie, giving up 3 hits, 0 BB, and 7 K's.

nobody here but us chickens.

[Saintbird]

Walker... Oui!

[Saintbird]

Uh-oh, this can't be good.

[Saintbird]

Put a Cherry on top and this is just gravy... Eww

[SceffBmo]

The O's should be hitting, that 0-2 pitch to Cabrera was strike three, It's been a strike to the O's hitters all night.

[Big Mac]

And Cherry gets him swinging!

[Saintbird]

YESSSSS!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!:clap3::clap3::mwahaha:

[JTrea81]

C'mon Huff Daddy, jack one out!

[Big Mac]

Huff Daddy rips a single to RF, Mora advances to 3rd.

[Saintbird]

Fellas'... it's time.

[Scrat1]

Rincon looks stoned on gameday.

[Big Mac]

And Ramon with a timely DP to end the rally.

[Saintbird]

Omg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[EddeeEddee]

Did Ramon just ground in to a double play on a 3-0 pitch? I'm so sick of this guy.

[Hank Scorpio]

Ugh, Ramon Hernandez swings at a 3-0 double play ball.

I called that one before he even saw ball 1.

[PaulFolk]

Awful at-bat by Ramon. He swung at a 3-0 pitch that would've been ball 4 and grounded into a DP that a runner with even average speed could've beaten out. Blech.

[Hank Scorpio]

Right after a hideous passed ball in the top of the inning.

I'm just tired of watching Ramon Hernandez.

[Saintbird]

Do we really have any good bullpen pitcher, besides Sherill at times?

[The Rick]

Jay Payton has been about as good of a 4th OF'er as we could have hoped for this year, especially when taken into consideration his prior string of bad attitudes. I haven't heard anything negative about his demeanor this year, and he has produced when we've asked him to.

[The Rick]

Right after a hideous passed ball in the top of the inning.

I'm just tired of watching Ramon Hernandez.

Ahh, well welcome to the party. Better late than never.

I've been waiting for you for about 4 months now. ;)

[EddeeEddee]

I've been ready to give Ramon the benefit of the doubt up until about now. I have defended him all year. And just when you think he's coming around he does something like hit in to a double play on a 3-0 pitch. Now I can't imagine praising or defending him again (unless he gets the game-winning hit, of course).

[Saintbird]

Ahh, well welcome to the party. Never late than never.
I've been waiting for you for about 4 months now. ;)

Huh?...um...ok.

[EddeeEddee]

Do we really have any good bullpen pitcher, besides Sherill at times?

Jim Johnson is better than Sherrill, at least this season...

[Saintbird]

Jim Johnson is better than Sherrill, at least this season...

Oh yeah, I forgot about JJ.

[Icterus galbula]

I'm watching MLBtv with the Indians broadcast.

Indians announcer: If I'm Eric Wedge, I send the runner here.
Runner goes.
Ramon throws him out to end the inning.

[Saintbird]

I've been ready to give Ramon the benefit of the doubt up until about now. I have defended him all year. And just when you think he's coming around he does something like hit in to a double play on a 3-0 pitch. Now I can't imagine praising or defending him again (unless he gets the game-winning hit, of course).

Will that do it for you?

[brvn52]

Strike 'em out, throw 'em out! DP baby!!

[Jagwar]

Sun is reporting that Huff cleared waivers, as well as Walker, Payton and Millar.

Sorry if this already made it in the game thread

[brvn52]

Montanez!

Huge double! 4-3 O's!

2nd n 3rd 0 outs.

[Hank Scorpio]

Buck Martinez : You'd prefer to have the veteran hit, here.

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiight....

[Jagwar]

Wow... Lou showing power to all fields

[UMDTerrapins]

I swear he looks like he belongs. He intentionally drove that to the opposite field with power. Doesn't look at all intimidated by ML pitchers.

[Saintbird]

Yes! Way to go Lou!:clap3:

[Crazysilver03]

Awesome. Montanez is a beast. I really hope he sticks around as a regular this season and next season.

[The Rick]

Huh?...um...ok.

I'm tired, geez. I thought we were cool, I see how it is. ;)

Sweet Lou and now Castro get the O's in solid position to win this game!

Hells yeah.

[Crazysilver03]

Castro with 2 RBI!!

Keep him as the SS.

[brvn52]

Castro!!

Silver slugger right there! 2-run single and Castro to 2nd!

6-3 O's!

[Big Mac]

Man, Lou looks like he's for real. we need to get him some AB's the rest of the way.

Go O's!

[Jagwar]

Awesome. Montanez is a beast. I really hope he sticks around as a regular this season and next season.

He certainly will if he keeps showing that he can handle ML pitching.

You know... if they are worried about regular ABs, why not give him a shot at some DH time?

[Saintbird]

Wow...did that just happen?

[The Rick]

Geez, the way the first two games went, it looked like it was going to be quite an uphill battle to make this series look decent.

We've got a serious shot at a split now and those first two games will be far out of our memories.

I swear this team has been like this all year long. They have short memories, play hard and battle every night. With just a little more talent and a pitching staff, man oh man. :clap3:

[Jagwar]

Man, Lou looks like he's for real. we need to get him some AB's the rest of the way.

Go O's!

Seems to me as if ML pitchers haven't found any holes in his swing yet. Would you think it makes sense to see him hit as much as possible through the end of they year?

Let him DH, let him play LF, let him give Nick a rest in RF when needed.

[Crazysilver03]

Wow!

IBB for Markakis.

[The Rick]

Walking Markakis to get to one of the league's top hitters with RISP. Okay, whatever you say skipper.

Nah, I can't really blame him, Markakis has just been torching the ball.

[UMDTerrapins]

I really want him to get a real look at Montanez the rest of the way. Pitchers haven't seen enough of him yet to know how to pitch him. They will. We're building for 2009 and beyond. We need to know if he can sustain his success once the pitchers have made their adjustments. And if he can adjust as well. I don't want to go into 2009 without a good idea if he can handle LF as the primary starter.

[The Rick]

Walking Markakis to get to one of the league's top hitters with RISP. Okay, whatever you say skipper.

Nah, I can't really blame him, Markakis has just been torching the ball.

I tried to tell ya Wedge, don't you read the OH game thread? All you need to know is here... BE THERE! :clap3:

[Big Mac]

Seems to me as if ML pitchers haven't found any holes in his swing yet. Would you think it makes sense to see him hit as much as possible through the end of they year?

Let him DH, let him play LF, let him give Nick a rest in RF when needed.

I definitley think he needs to hit as much as possible for the rest of the year. If you can get him 100-150 AB's, you will get a better indication of what he can do next year.

His first 20 AB's have been very impressive, but it's only 20 AB. From watching every AB though, I have seen a hitter that looks like he belongs.

Only time will tell.

[nemO821]

I definitley think he needs to hit as much as possible for the rest of the year. If you can get him 100-150 AB's, you will get a better indication of what he can do next year.

His first 20 AB's have been very impressive, but it's only 20 AB. From watching every AB though, I have seen a hitter that looks like he belongs.

Only time will tell.

Lets just hope his fielding and arm can improve as well.

[OnTheBlack]

Wow, what an onslaught.

[Big Mac]

Lets just hope his fielding and arm can improve as well.

I think it will once he gets more comfortable in the Majors.

[Jagwar]

OK Lou... hit it hard somewhere

[Big Mac]

OK Lou... hit it hard somewhere

And an RBI single for Lou.

2 hits and RBI this inning, 3 hits tonight.

[Jagwar]

And an RBI single for Lou.

2 hits and RBI this inning, 3 hits tonight.

He heard me ;)

O's absolutely need to get him at least 100 more ABs the rest of the season

[fansince71]

Wow you guys were talking about Lou for so long that he made it to the plate again:clap3:

[The Rick]

LOL, loving the lou tags. Keep 'em coming fella's.

[El Gordo]

Well, lets just hope our bullpen can hold them.:mwahaha:

[nemO821]

As long as he keeps hitting the way he is, I could care less about his fielding. I agree with though. As the season goes on he'll get more comfterble in the field.

[fansince71]

Thats as crooked of number as it gets:mwahaha:

[El Gordo]

LOL, loving the lou tags. Keep 'em coming fella's.I think we should call him Monty.:laughlol:

[Scrat1]

Apparently the O's commenced a-bludgeoning when I went to the store.

[Big Mac]

Apparently the O's commenced a-bludgeoning when I went to the store.

You should go to the store during the games more often.;)

[Scrat1]

Mora's OPS in the last 7 games is 1189...

[blueberryale77]

Oh no! Juan Castro has caught Orioles Shorstop Syndrome (OSS)! :eek:

[brvn52]

Hopefully we can hold onto this lead.:mwahaha:

[Scrat1]

Hopefully we can hold onto this lead.:mwahaha:

We should be good as long as Lou gets a couple more at bats.

[blueberryale77]

I know Trembley needs to get his regulars some rest in blowouts and get the scrubs into some games but it's still no fun seeing my least favorite baseball player on the planet (excluding those I despise for off-field reasons) pinch hit for my favorite. :(

[blueberryale77]

Oh goodie... let's see how many errors Cintron can make on the other side of 2B! :mwahaha:

Sorry, I'll stop now. Unless he makes some errors. Which isn't exactly out of the realm of possibility. :leaving:

[nemO821]

Oh goodie... let's see how many errors Cintron can make on the other side of 2B! :mwahaha:

Sorry, I'll stop now. Unless he makes some errors. Which isn't exactly out of the realm of possibility. :leaving:

I'll put the over/under at 5.

[nemO821]

Oh goodie... let's see how many errors Cintron can make on the other side of 2B! :mwahaha:

Sorry, I'll stop now. Unless he makes some errors. Which isn't exactly out of the realm of possibility. :leaving:

I'll put the over/under at 5.:D

[nemO821]

Why can't the game just end.

[WEAVERMAN]

C'mon Castillo, one more out. Stop fooling around, another baserunner gets GS up.

[blueberryale77]

Why can't the game just end.

It ain't over til Cintron makes an error. ;)

[WEAVERMAN]

2-2 on the batter, end it here.

[WEAVERMAN]

It ain't over til Cintron makes an error. ;)

Now that's funny.

[WEAVERMAN]

Castillo, your something, I'll tell you.

[El Gordo]

I'll put the over/under at 5.:D

What's the over under of Castillo getting the 3rd out before Sherrill has to come in for the save?

[WEAVERMAN]

Who's up in the pen, DT?

[nemO821]

It ain't over til Cintron makes an error. ;)

Well he better hurry up. I got t work in the morning.

[blueberryale77]

Indians announcer: "If he has to take Castillo out of this game he may be walking to Detroit." :rofl:

[WEAVERMAN]

Castillo, a three homer or a BB makes it a ballgame.

[blueberryale77]

That was not such a friendly word of advice from MelMo.

[WEAVERMAN]

What a terrible performance by Castillo. Everything else, great.

[Scrat1]

I think the problem there was I came back from the store during the 8th.

[nemO821]

Castillo's just getting his bad outing out of the way.

[The Rick]

LOL @ the tags. Well done!