Aug 18th O's vs. Sox

[Scrat1]

No Game thread yet?

For the Orioles:

Roberts - 2B
Markakis - RF
Mora - 3B
Huff - DH
Hernandez - C
Millar - 1B
Scott - LF
Payton - CF
Castro - SS

Guthrie - P

For the Red Sox:

Ellsbury - RF
Pedroia - 2B
Ortiz - DH
Youkilis - 3B
Bay - LF
Lowrie - SS
Casey - 1B
Varitek - C
Crisp - CF

Lester - P

[Saintbird]

Has the 50 millionth fan come yet?

[Scrat1]

Oh well I guess I can't expect Mora to hit a homerun at every at bat.

Why is Ramon so high up in the batting order? Does he have a history with Lester or something?

[brvn52]

Has the 50 millionth fan come yet?

Yeah I was wondering the same thing.

How crazy would it be if it's within 5k of 50 mill after tonight? How about 1k? That would be insane.

I'd probably consider camping out overnight downtown if it was close enough.:D

[brvn52]

Come on Guts. You can't let .644 OPS Jason Varitek do that to you.

[Frobby]

This may not be Guthrie's night -- a double, 2 HR's and 4 fly outs so far in 1.2 IP. He's not getting the ball down. (Or at least, that's what I infer, as I'm only following GameDay.)

[hammer310]

Ahhhhh, sweet HD.

Not so sweet 2 homers by the Sux.

They havent announced anything, so I can still win it tomorrow! Hopefully it doesnt happen during the game.

[Scrat1]

This may not be Guthrie's night -- a double, 2 HR's and 4 fly outs so far in 1.2 IP. He's not getting the ball down. (Or at least, that's what I infer, as I'm only following GameDay.)

I'm doing the same. He's also throwing a lot of balls. Hopefully he settles and the offense does its part.

[PaulFolk]

I'm doing a real-time game recap (http://www.orioleshangout.com/article.asp?ID=1723) tonight, for anyone who's interested.

[brvn52]

This may not be Guthrie's night -- a double, 2 HR's and 4 fly outs so far in 1.2 IP. He's not getting the ball down. (Or at least, that's what I infer, as I'm only following GameDay.)

He's not getting the ball down at all. Just about every ball has been put in the air.

In the first, the Pedroia fly out was to the warning track and the Ellsbury out was a high fly ball.

In the second, obviously there were the Bay and Varitek homers (both weren't even close to staying in the yard), but all 3 of his outs were fly balls.

He still has time to settle down and get the ball down, but the fact that 9 of the 11 guys he's faced have hit the ball in the air isn't promising.

[hammer310]

Hunter just said they will likely not reach the 50 millionth fan tonight.

Lester has a nice Cutter. He got Mora and Millar out with it.

[brvn52]

They just said it appears the 50 millionth fan will be TOMORROW.

We'll see, but someone is gonna have to get there early to win (which is how it should be).

[brvn52]

Hunter just said they will likely not reach the 50 millionth fan tonight.

Beat me to it! :D

[brvn52]

Nice catch by Ramon leaning over into the dugout.

So far Ellsbury/Pedroia are 0-4. That's the first part of the recipe for beating BOS. Unfortunately, we've failed at another part and given up 2 HR's to Bay and Varitek. Plenty of time to come back, though.

[brvn52]

Nice catch by Millah! That ball was a SHOT. But it was right at him. Two good defensive plays to start up the inning.

[lovetoaster]

Hopefully Guts just had one rough inning. Sounds better this inning. Even with as well as Lester has been pitching, I like our chances to score two runs at some point.

[Scrat1]

All right, let's get this guy some support.

[Sanfran327]

OK... lineup turns over. Lester is in trouble now.

[brvn52]

OK... lineup turns over. Lester is in trouble now.

So far we're 1 for 1. ;):D

[Marcus]

out of all the games our offense wants to disappear now?

[brvn52]

Guts seems to be settling down. Since the Crisp bunt single, BOS is 0-6 with a BB including K's to both Lowrie and Casey.

Edit: Just walked Varitek, but he is still looking pretty good

[Scrat1]

The many faced Guthrie has appeared tonight.

[MurphDogg]

Jesus Christ can't hit a curve ball and neither can Coco Crisp.

[brvn52]

That was a NASTY curve to K Crisp. Nice pitch.

So Guts strikes out the side in the 4th.

Going to the bottom of the 4th, 2-0 BOS.

[Scrat1]

Guthrie's stuff is pretty filthy, isn't it? Everything he throws seems to have some kind of action on it. A very Mark Clear-esque breaking ball, with that tight, late drop on it.

From someone on Sosh. Not even Guthrie's best.

[brvn52]

Jesus Christ can't hit a curve ball and neither can Coco Crisp.

I don't think many people could've hit that one. Haha. That was a helluva pitch.

[Scrat1]

There we go. Let's get this thing going. Lester is not Holladay.

[brvn52]

HUFF DADDY! What a shot!

Dead center too.

2-1 BOS.

[Scrat1]

Are we not playing the Red Sox? Did Aubrey Huff not just hit a home run? Where is everybody?

[brvn52]

Are we not playing the Red Sox? Did Aubrey Huff not just hit a home run? Where is everybody?

Seriously man. This game thread is not exactly hopping.

[Scrat1]

Ellsbury is looking pretty sad at the plate.

[brvn52]

Nice DP by Millar (and Castro) to end the inning.

Midway through 5, 2-1 BOS.

[Scrat1]

Yes. Guthrie, you are amazing.

[brvn52]

Ellsbury is looking pretty sad at the plate.

That's definitely a pleasant surprise. I'm used to him killing us by getting on base 2, 3, 4 times a game (and then stealing).

[Frobby]

71 pitches for Guthrie - he should be able to get us through 7, maybe even 8 if he can get some quick outs the next 2 innings.

[Frobby]

Payton first-pitch swinging, as usual.

[lovetoaster]

Nice AB Jay.

[The Rick]

71 pitches for Guthrie - he should be able to get us through 7, maybe even 8 if he can get some quick outs the next 2 innings.

That's what I was just thinking. It's looking like another great start for Guthrie, here's hoping he keeps it up and we rally back for him!

[The Rick]

That's a good update from Palmer regarding Adam Jones. I'd like to see him play again before next April. I'm fiending, in fact.

[brvn52]

That's what I was just thinking. It's looking like another great start for Guthrie, here's hoping he keeps it up and we rally back for him!

I'm hoping he keeps it down. ;)

[LA2]

That's a good update from Palmer regarding Adam Jones. I'd like to see him play again before next April. I'm fiending, in fact.

What's the news?

[The Rick]

Anyone know what happened to RShack? I haven't seen him on here in a while.

[Scrat1]

That's a good update from Palmer regarding Adam Jones. I'd like to see him play again before next April. I'm fiending, in fact.

Especially if it means we have a center fielder who takes more than two pitches every at bat.

[MCL1021]

What's the news?

Pete Schmuck said that AJ was out in the field throwing the ball around, sans the crutches. Didn't bat....they should just shut him down as much as I'd like to see him play again this year.

[The Rick]

What's the news?

He was out running on the field earlier and is expected to hit off a tee in the next couple of days and then progress from there. They are getting him a protective piece for his ankle, but he's feeling good.

He's so anxious to get back that apparently he keeps calling Richie Bancells trying to get him to give the team the okay.

It's good that it doesn't appear as if the O's will put him in unless he really is okay. But I can't wait to see him play again, he is really fun to watch.

[Frobby]

Especially if it means we have a center fielder who takes more than two pitches every at bat.

What did Palmer say?

[brvn52]

Just said they are 3,000 shy of 50,000,000.

Wow.

[Scrat1]

Anyone know what happened to RShack? I haven't seen him on here in a while.

I know he got "suspended" by Tony for arguing with the usual crowd in the thread regarding Matusz' press release directed to Baltimore fans. I would imagine he'd be back by now, though. Maybe he left. I thought he caught sort of a bad break with it.

[The Rick]

Pete Schmuck said that AJ was out in the field throwing the ball around, sans the crutches. Didn't run or bat....they should just shut him down as much as I'd like to see him play again this year.

I thought Palmer said he was jogging a bit... could be wrong, but yeah. Either way, he's eager to get back and is doing okay from what I can say.

I don't see what the point is of shutting him down if he's fully healthy and ready to come back. He's young, let him come back but don't rush him.

[The Rick]

I know he got "suspended" by Tony for arguing with the usual crowd in the thread regarding Matusz' press release directed to Baltimore fans. I would imagine he'd be back by now, though. Maybe he left. I thought he caught sort of a bad break with it.

Ahh, I missed that unfortunately. Even if he did catch a bad break, the thing to keep in mind is that it's probably cumulative to a degree. He's always insulting posters and getting under people's skins in a bullish way.

[MCL1021]

I switched it when I saw what you wrote, I couldn't remember if it said he was running or not....anyway I generally agree.

This year's team has given me enough to watch them regularly at the point in the season, getting AJ back would be even better.

[brvn52]

What did Palmer say?

Was out playing catch and hovering around the batting cage.

He's gonna start hitting off a tee in the next couple days

They're trying to make a protective boot for his foot.

He keeps calling Richie Bancells about what he can do cause he's tired of watching the team from his couch.

Sounds good. From the way they talked, it seems like he'll be up sometime in September.

[Saintbird]

Just said they are 3,000 shy of 50,000,000.

Wow.

That's crazy!... hmm...well...uh...oh...ok...well...ahh...there it is...ok just booked my flight.:D

[Scrat1]

Ahh, I missed that unfortunately. Even if he did catch a bad break, the thing to keep in mind is that it's probably cumulative to a degree. He's always insulting posters and getting under people's skins in a bullish way.

Yeah I understand the cumulative thing, but for my relatively short time here, I never had a problem with him.

[RFisthaMan]

Who do you think the most fun Oriole is to get hammered with?

I'm thinking Huff. Obviously for the Bubba and the Love Sponge incident, and because Baltimore is a "horsecrap" town, he know's where the hell to party when he's in other cities. And especially cause he's been hitting so well this season, I feel like he'd be willing to celebrate each homer or RBI with like 10 shots. And he's making good money and seems generous so I'm sure he'd buy.

I'd say that Guthrie is the least, cause doesn't his religion forbid drinking? But he'd be the coolest one to hit up Starbucks or something.


Not sure if any of this is making sense, I'm butthoused right now and I'm the only one of my buddies not working tomorrow so I'm drinking by myself watching the game. Let me know what you think.

[MCL1021]

Was out playing catch and hovering around the batting cage.

He's gonna start hitting off a tee in the next couple days

They're trying to make a protective boot for his foot.

He keeps calling Richie Bancells about what he can do cause he's tired of watching the team from his couch.

Sounds good. From the way they talked, it seems like he'll be up sometime in September.

It's like he never fractured his foot...can't wait to see him back on the field!

[Saintbird]

I know he got "suspended" by Tony for arguing with the usual crowd in the thread regarding Matusz' press release directed to Baltimore fans. I would imagine he'd be back by now, though. Maybe he left. I thought he caught sort of a bad break with it.

That's sad, I was just wondering about that a few minutes ago though.

[MCL1021]

That's crazy!... hmm...well...uh...oh...ok...well...ahh...there it is...ok just booked my flight.:D


Just think to be the 50 millionth fan, you will go down in the annuals of Orioles history.....that would be awesome.

I wouldn't even care much about the $50,000 as much as being in the history books...OK, maybe not....

[The Rick]

Yeah I understand the cumulative thing, but for my relatively short time here, I never had a problem with him.

You must not have ever complained about Trembley, or any member of the team not performing well then.

I generally enjoyed his posts, he is very intelligent and articulate. But you couldn't question the team or the manager in his eyes because fans are just silly folks from the peanut gallery that have no clue what it's really like. Which begs the question, why be a member of a message board named "Orioles Hangout" then?

[brvn52]

I'd say Guts has settled down. :D

Since the 2nd, he's gone 4 IP and given up 3 walks and 1 hit and has 4 k's.

They just said again that Jones was around the batting cage today and threw the ball around. They said he wants to get back, but Trembley said they won't rush him. Again, it sounds like he'll be back this year.

[LA2]

He was out running on the field earlier and is expected to hit off a tee in the next couple of days and then progress from there. They are getting him a protective piece for his ankle, but he's feeling good.

He's so anxious to get back that apparently he keeps calling Richie Bancells trying to get him to give the team the okay.

It's good that it doesn't appear as if the O's will put him in unless he really is okay. But I can't wait to see him play again, he is really fun to watch.

Thanks. Wow, just heard the Sux announcers say that no pitcher's been able to get Mora out three ABs in a row since the ASB! I wonder if that was just hyperbole or actually true.

[Scrat1]

You must not have ever complained about Trembley, or any member of the team not performing well then.


That's probably true to an extent. I don't know nearly as much as a lot of people on here so I avoid a lot of the armchair GM pissing matches in order to not look like a complete idiot. :D

[LA2]

I know he got "suspended" by Tony for arguing with the usual crowd in the thread regarding Matusz' press release directed to Baltimore fans. I would imagine he'd be back by now, though. Maybe he left. I thought he caught sort of a bad break with it.

Sorry I missed that one. What was controversial abt Matusz's press release??

[Scrat1]

Sorry I missed that one. What was controversial abt Matusz's press release??

Nothing at all. Just people getting pissy, making us look bad.

[Frobby]

Lester is really tough tonight. Guthrie isn't quite as sharp but he's kept us in the game. Hopefully we can break through next inning for him, because the 7th should be his last.

[The Rick]

Sorry I missed that one. What was controversial abt Matusz's press release??

It was in this thread (http://forum.orioleshangout.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68263&page=2).

This was the post that started it:


Dear Matusz Family,

On behalf of Oriole fans everywhere, I would like to apologize for about half of what you read around here.
Please understand that we're mostly just dorks with computers.

Thank you.

ps: I hope Your Boy gets signed and into the system Real Soon Now. God knows we need him. If he's as good as people say he is, he could be starting for the Orioles before you know it. In fact, the timing of the team-in-general means that it could work out with him becoming a famous "Boy Wonder Goes To The Playoffs" story. However, I understand about the whole agent-thing, so no hard feelings about that. (Personally, I think it's penny-wise and pound-foolish for him to delay, but what do I know? I'm just a dork with a computer.)

And then preceded to continue arguments, and made a political reference when someone asked about Frobby's whereabouts. Just typical RShack being condescending.

[Scrat1]

I think Guthrie may be done.

[brvn52]

Lester is really tough tonight. Guthrie isn't quite as sharp but he's kept us in the game. Hopefully we can break through next inning for him, because the 7th should be his last.

I don't remember Lester's FB being this good in the past. He's been throwing in hard with excellent command. If he can continue to do that, he'll easily develop into a very good, top of the rotation starter (good chance at becoming an ACE) and a menace to the O's in the future.

[Scrat1]

Ramon! He's been gunning 'em down lately.

[Marcus]

ramon threw someone out??? I think im going blind..

[brvn52]

Nice throw by Ramon. He had Crisp by a mile.

[Frobby]

It was in this thread (http://forum.orioleshangout.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68263&page=2).

This was the post that started it:



And then preceded to continue arguments, and made a political reference when someone asked about Frobby's whereabouts. Just typical RShack being condescending.

I hadn't heard about that. Here's what he said:


Last I heard, he was in the Middle East, where we probably need a goodwill ambassador more than we do around here...

I dunno, that's pretty funny if you ask me. I was in Israel at the time.

[brvn52]

That should be it for Guts. Another excellent start for him.

His final line should be:

7 IP, 2 ER, 5 H's, 5 BB's, and 4 K's. 104 pitches for the night.

Well done, Mr. Guthrie. :clap3:

Now for some offense!

[Frobby]

Well,that should do it for Guthrie. Let's score 2 and make a winner out of him!

[PaulFolk]

Tonight's attendance: 40,429.

The O's are 2,861 fans shy of the 50 million mark, so that'll obviously happen tomorrow.

[Scrat1]

Guthrie. I don't know what to say. I think we'd be in the wildcard running if we even had one more Guthrie.

[JTrea81]

I see the Orioles are back to giving Guthrie no run support... :(

[brvn52]

O's fans sounds loud tonight with the "Let's Go O's" chants.

[Scrat1]

O's have about 3,000 to go before they hit their 50 millionth fan. It should happen tomorrow night.

It will probably be a Red Sox fan.

Someone on SOSH posted this. I hadn't even thought of this. ARGH!

[JTrea81]

Someone on SOSH posted this. I hadn't even thought of this. ARGH!

Rest assured, it won't be a Red Sox fan. It has been discussed that the O's are going to basically make sure an Oriole fan gets it...

[Scrat1]

Pretty good effort by Ramon, there. I'm not going to complain about that.

[LA2]

Someone on SOSH posted this. I hadn't even thought of this. ARGH!

Yeah, that wd be awful.

[brvn52]

Double for Millah!

Tying run now in scoring position. Go ahead run at the plate.

Come on Luke!

[JTrea81]

Knock him in LUUUUUUUUUUUKE!

[Scrat1]

The offense has a pulse!

[JTrea81]

Crap. I hope this is Lester's last inning...

[Scrat1]

Crap. I hope this is Lester's last inning...

No kidding. That third strike to Scott was filthy.

[brvn52]

Crap. I hope this is Lester's last inning...

It should be his last inning. He's over 100 pitches.

[LA2]

I dunno, that's pretty funny if you ask me. I was in Israel at the time.

I agree--amusing to think of the OH sending one of our best on a diplomatic mission. And pretty harmless in terms of politics, I mean, who would deny that negotiating in the Middle East is extemely difficult and sensitive.

[brvn52]

Jim Hunter: "How about that. Payton took a pitch."

That's great. :D

[Scrat1]

Payton, for freaks sake, give me a break.

[JTrea81]

The good news is Lester should be done. The bad news is that we only have the 8th inning to score...

[PaulFolk]

Guthrie is done for the night. Rocky Cherry is now pitching.

[Frobby]

I have nothing against Payton, he's been useful at times this year, but his apporach at the plate is just awful. I won't miss his 1- and 2-pitch ABs next year.

[tywright]

Anybody find it odd that this is the 2nd time in Guthrie's O's career that he's given up 5 walks...? The first time was back in June when he faced...the Red Sox. Hmmm go figure :scratchchinhmm:

[Keith SIO]

That K was absolutely nasty.

[LA2]

I have nothing against Payton, he's been useful at times this year, but his apporach at the plate is just awful. I won't miss his 1- and 2-pitch ABs next year.

He came in 6 for 15 lifetime vs. Lester and so I'd like to give him the benefit of the doubt on that AB. Oh well.

[JTrea81]

Anybody find it odd that this is the 2nd time in Guthrie's O's career that he's given up 5 walks...? The first time was back in June when he faced...the Red Sox. Hmmm go figure :scratchchinhmm:

The Red Sox are the best team in baseball at working counts and tiring out pitchers, and more often than not their hitters get the close calls...

[Keith SIO]

That homer was absolutely nasty.

[JTrea81]

Ugh... :angryfire:

Jason Bay has replaced Manny as an Oriole killer...

[brvn52]

That should just about do it..

[tywright]

The Red Sox are the best team in baseball at working counts and tiring out pitchers, and more often than not their hitters get the close calls...

Oh I know...yet you still see Youkilis biatching at the ump

[dtk9119]

pathetic... game over

[Scrat1]

That K was absolutely nasty.


That homer was absolutely nasty.

Haha...awww

[RFisthaMan]

Seriously Rocky Cherry can shoot himself. That's garbage. Way to keep us in the game pal.

[LA2]

Only down by three despite that. C'mon Rocky, shut it down now.:clap3:

[JTrea81]

Where the hell is JJ and why is Cherry pitching?

[dtk9119]

just curious, why did they not bring Jim Johnson in?

[RFisthaMan]

I'm sure we'll have no problem the next to games, not like we had our only really reliable starter going today :rolleyestf:

[LA2]

Where the hell is JJ and why is Cherry pitching?

Good Q.

I wish Manfra wd stop singing Bay's praises. It's like he's broadcasting to all the Sux fans in the park.

[Keith SIO]

Seriously Rocky Cherry can shoot himself. That's garbage. Way to keep us in the game pal.

Was really not that bad of a pitch...it just broke right into the power spot of his bat.

[JTrea81]

Hopefully this confirms Cherry should have no part of our bullpen in 2009...

[dtk9119]

I think that is just poor managing by Trembley... Cherry should not be in these situations.

[dtk9119]

and it gets worse..... maybe Guts should have stayed in...

[Scrat1]

Well if Cherry can manage to get through this without giving up another run then I'm still optimistic.

[Why Not?]

The Red Sox are the best team in baseball at working counts and tiring out pitchers, and more often than not their hitters get the close calls...


I bet a LOT of pitchers have their career highs in walks vs. Boston. They are some patient MFers.

[LA2]

Was really not that bad of a pitch...it just broke right into the power spot of his bat.

Something Bradford hardly ever did. Wish we had him in there now to coax the DP grounder. I wonder how he's been doing with Tampa. In fact, I'll look it up now.

[JTrea81]

Well I suppose it's refreshing that Trembley would rather test his pitchers than try to get a win, at least that's what I hope he was doing...

[RFisthaMan]

Was really not that bad of a pitch...it just broke right into the power spot of his bat.

Cherry shouldn't have been in during a one run game with the Sox.

[Keith SIO]

Something Bradford hardly ever did. Wish we had him in there now to coax the DP grounder. I wonder how he's been doing with Tampa. In fact, I'll look it up now.

Yea, he was a good pitcher for the O's this season.

I was never a fan of Cherry, but his breaking pitches can be nasty, and that homer was more of Jason Bay being an oriole killer and being on fire.

[jamessemaj]

Seriously, why in the world would Rocky Cherry appear in this situation?

[Hank Scorpio]

Hopefully this confirms Cherry should have no part of our bullpen in 2009...

Did you see the 3-2 slider he struck Miguel Cabrera out on with the bases loaded the other day?

[Why Not?]

We couldn't be holding Johnson back so that he can start Saturday, could we?

[JTrea81]

Did you see the 3-2 slider he struck Miguel Cabrera out on with the bases loaded the other day?

He's got to be more consistent. He's got a great slider, but he constantly gets hammered because he's just hanging pitches...

With all the bullpen pitchers we have, Cherry doesn't make the cut for 2009 because Ray and Baez will be back...

[JTrea81]

We couldn't be holding Johnson back so that he can start Saturday, could we?

It's gonna be a long week if we don't have JJ available until Sat...

[LA2]

Bradford with the Rays:
4 games, 1 W, 0 L, 4 and 2/3 IP (incl. a two-inning victory), 0 ER.

Cherry out, lefty Castillo in against the lefty Ellsbury. With the bases loaded. Ellsbury .273/.343 vs. lefties, .266/.328 vs. righties.

[PurpleHaze]

He's got to be more consistent. He's got a great slider, but he constantly gets hammered because he's just hanging pitches...

With all the bullpen pitchers we have, Cherry doesn't make the cut for 2009 because Ray and Baez will be back...

I hope Baez doesn't make the cut either.

[LA2]

Papelbon up in the BP. Got to do it now against Delcarmon and his 4+ ERA.

[itsernst]

They just went over the Crisp at bat, and he was walked on 3 pitches.

[Hank Scorpio]

Wow, this ump is just horrific.

What bs that is.

[itsernst]

Wow, this ump is just horrific.

What bs that is.


www.truth.com


That was atleast 6 inches off the plate.

[Hank Scorpio]

He's got to be more consistent. He's got a great slider, but he constantly gets hammered because he's just hanging pitches...

With all the bullpen pitchers we have, Cherry doesn't make the cut for 2009 because Ray and Baez will be back...

How much have you seen of Rocky Cherry?

Exactly.

[Hank Scorpio]

Watching the O's play the Red Sox makes me sick to my stomack, literally.

I'm gonna go vomit.

[Scrat1]

Back to Back to Back homruns for the win...

[The Rick]

Watching the O's play the Red Sox makes me sick to my stomack, literally.

I'm gonna go vomit.

I hear ya, this game freakin' sucks.

[ledzepp8]

www.truth.com


That was atleast 6 inches off the plate.

I was thinking more like 10 inches.

[The Rick]

Papelbon coming in to face Big Aubrey! AKA Huff Daddy! C'mon Aubrey, get 'er done!!!

[Scrat1]

1.89 ERA? Pfffft.

[JTrea81]

God would I love to see Huff Daddy jack one off of the Smear...

[ledzepp8]

C'mon H. Diddy...BIG FLY!

[ledzepp8]

Woohoo...huff Daddy Goes Shopping At The Gap!!!

[Scrat1]

Haha wooooo!

[Marcus]

Huff Daddy!

[Icterus galbula]

Hellz to the yeah, Mr. Huff

[JTrea81]

Just one more run...

C'mon Ramon!

[tywright]

Man it would be nice to have Wieters up to bat there :rolleyes:

[Saintbird]

So close... I'll take it though.:D

[Saintbird]

aghh! Ramon!:mad::angryfire::cussing:

[Scrat1]

Okay, so who pinch-hits for Payton next inning, or is Trembley going to give him Veteren immunity?

[LA2]

How close was Huff to a homer? Hit the fence on the fly or cut off in the alley or what? Thanks.

[Saintbird]

Oh I just got here, I thought it was game. Ok, well yeah!

[Scrat1]

Why is Johnson in instead of Sherrill?

[The Rick]

Why is Johnson in instead of Sherrill?

Well we're not winning, it's not a save situation. Why would Sherill be in there instead?

[Saintbird]

Why is Johnson in instead of Sherrill?

Cause' the Sheriff isn't doin good at the moment.

[EddieO's21]

well, mr johnson needs to hold them here and let O's magic take over in the bot half

[Saintbird]

Cause' the Sheriff isn't doin good at the moment.

They just sent him to the hospital, he was having back problems or something...

[EddieO's21]

way to go jj...way to go

[ledzepp8]

They just sent him to the hospital, he was having back problems or something...

Who? And who said?

[Scrat1]

Well we're not winning, it's not a save situation. Why would Sherill be in there instead?

Wow. I had somehow managed to block out the fact that we weren't winning when I asked the question. But Ortiz' RBI brought me back to reality.

[Saintbird]

Aww crap! Man!

[JTrea81]

Ugh I hate the Sux.

Johnson should have just plunked the punk and Big Poopie...

[ledzepp8]

Pretty piss poor play by Cintron there.

[itsernst]

awful throw.

[Why Not?]

Cintron just doesn't get the job done out there.

[Saintbird]

Who? And who said?

Sherill, Washington post, you didn't hear the story?

[Tony-OH]

Earth calling Orioles, alex Cintron should be no where near the shortstop position.. His arm is poor for a second baseman....

[Scrat1]

My spirits have been broken.

[tywright]

Uggh Cintron

[Tony-OH]

Cintron may possibly be the worse defensive major league shortstop I've ever seen. Honestly, they shoudl fire the scout who said he could play shortstop.

[Saintbird]

Btw I was kidding about the Sherill injury thing.:D

[ledzepp8]

Sherill, Washington post, you didn't hear the story?

No I was out...hope he's alright. By the way, sorry if I sounded like I was being a jerk...I hadn't heard.:)

[itsernst]

Cintron's arm is dead. Please end the suffering.

[Saintbird]

Uggh Cintron

Ughh Johnson...Ughh Orioles. (except Huff)

[itsernst]

He could not even get it from 2nd to 1st, albeit someone was sliding at him, but the ball was looped and it bounced before it even got close to Millar.

[Big Mac]

Cintron's arm is dead. Please end the suffering.

Why is Cintron still even on this team? He absolutley can't play SS and is pretty awful offensively as well.

I'd rather have Fahey.

[Hank Scorpio]

Cintron may possibly be the worse defensive major league shortstop I've ever seen. Honestly, they shoudl fire the scout who said he could play shortstop.

What gets me is that he's not THAT much of a hitter, either. So why bother replacing Castro with him? What's the point, they're both essentially automatic outs...

[Hank Scorpio]

Btw I was kidding about the Sherill injury thing.:D

:confused::confused::confused::confused:

Why would you do that?

[LA2]

Can someone give the details of the latest Cintron debacle(s)?

[Saintbird]

Why is Cintron still even on this team? He absolutley can't play SS and is pretty awful offensively as well.

I'd rather have Fahey.

If you haven't noticed...were the Orioles, we're known to make stupid mistakes. (Schilling, Finley, shall I go on?)

[Saintbird]

:confused::confused::confused::confused:

Why would you do that?

I thought it would be funny, don't worry I'll behave.:D

[LA2]

I'm calling it: we're going yard, back-to-back-to-back.

[ledzepp8]

Btw I was kidding about the Sherill injury thing.:D

Well I take that back. Why would you make that up? Not cool man.:ohlord:

[Saintbird]

Well I take that back. Why would you make that up? Not cool man.:ohlord:

I'M SORRY! I'M SORRY! FORGIVE ME!:pray::pray:

[RFisthaMan]

Glad they could roll over for the Red Sox... Too bad the offense couldn't show up for this one.

At least we have Guthrie. A true, bona-fide #1 starter. Maybe a poll should be started on the main page- who would you rather have. Guthrie or Bedard.


Bet I know who wins.

[Scrat1]

Payton ends it fittingly with a typical one pitch ground-out.

[Hank Scorpio]

Payton ends it fittingly with a typical one pitch ground-out.

I'm so sick of watching Jay Payton, I can't really put it into words.

[Saintbird]

I'm so sick of watching Jay Payton, I can't really put it into words.

Maybe I'm wrong but I think you just did.:scratchchinhmm:

[LA2]

I'm so sick of watching Jay Payton, I can't really put it into words.

Hope you're not sick of his center-fielding!

[Hank Scorpio]

Hope you're not sick of his center-fielding!

I'm sick of watching him hack at the first thing he sees.