Orioles vs. Yankees 4/8/09 game 2

[jerios55]

Always wanted to start a game thread.

from Roch:

For the Orioles:

Brian Roberts - 2B
Adam Jones - CF
Nick Markakis - RF
Aubrey Huff - 1B
Melvin Mora - 3B
Luke Scott - DH
Felix Pie - LF
Gregg Zaun - C
Cesar Izturis - SS
Koji Uehara - P

For the Yankees:

Jeter - SS
Damon - LF
Teixeira - 1B
Matsui - DH
Posada - C
Cano - 2B
Nady - RF
Ransom - 3B
Gardner - CF
Wang - P

[backwardsk]

That's basically the lineup I'd expect. I'd flip Zaun and Pie though. Place a switch hitter in between the two lefties. Not a big deal. But it also puts really good speed at 8,9,1, and 2.

Really looking forward to watching Koji.

[Jimbo81]

How many of us are going tonight?

I'll be there!

Agent Orange will be there!

Who else?

[rbrhett]

I know Scott needs to get some playing time, but Wigginton has a lifetime .353 Avg against Wang. I would have liked to see him in there instead of Scott.

[OsStormers]

Anxious to see Uehara tonight.

LETS GO O's!

[PaulFolk]

I'm doing a Live Game Recap (http://www.orioleshangout.com/article.asp?ID=1937) on the front page tonight, if you're into that sort of thing.

[Bosibus]

Come on Koji!

[RVAbird]

I think Uehara is going to have to get used to the fact that major leaguers, especially Yankees, are going to take a lot of borderline pitches that might result in swings in Japan.

[SimplyZ]

So much for 200 walks in 1500 innings

hes 1 in 1ip now

[mrbig1]

You cats ready to go 2-0 to start the season? I can't hear you.

[J.D.]

Umm... why is our control pitcher throwing balls? :drek:

[TJ Wrangler]

Well I can definitely see the elbow lifting in Uehara's arm action so far.

[ledzepp8]

Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!

[J.D.]

The boos aren't as loud today. That's disappointing.

[SimplyZ]

Decent boo session there...lets keep it up all season/career

[J.D.]

Well I can definitely see the elbow lifting in Uehara's arm action so far.

Meaning? Just curious. I respect your work, man. :)

[ledzepp8]

The boos aren't as loud today. That's disappointing.

Well I think there's only like 10 people there.:D

[TGO]

The boos aren't as loud today. That's disappointing.

The park isn't even 1/3 full, from the looks of it.

[Why Not?]

0-5. :clap3:

[J.D.]

The park isn't even 1/3 full, from the looks of it.

Nope. What's the deal? Where is everyone? This is a game against the Yankees, right? It's Uehara's first start, too. Sad.

Uehara's starting to hit a better stride right now.

[MDsportsfan15]

I hope he goes 0-whatever this series

[J.D.]

That last pitch was pretty. Right to the glove. So's Zaun's mask. :D

[Why Not?]

Nope. What's the deal? Where is everyone? This is a game against the Yankees, right? It's Uehara's first start, too. Sad.

Uehara's starting to hit a better stride right now.

Game 2 always draws a small crowd.

[tywright]

22 pitch inning and 2 full counts...chalk it up to nerves and a patient MFY lineup

[J.D.]

Game 2 always draws a small crowd.

I know. I guess in my fantasy land, we would've come out in full force this whole series to keep the Yankee contingent drowned out, just like game one. I have a feeling that tomorrow's game won't be very crowded either.

[tywright]

I know. I guess in my fantasy land, we would've come out in full force this whole series to keep the Yankee contingent drowned out, just like game one. I have a feeling that tomorrow's game won't be very crowded either.

Why aren't you at the game?

[TJ Wrangler]

Meaning? Just curious. I respect your work, man. :)

That he lifts his elbow to get his arm into the high cocked position as his foot lands. That is one of two ways to get there. The other way is to swing your arm down, out, and up into the high cocked position.

If anyone is recording this, is there any way you can upload the video? I'd love to see if his timing is impacted at all.

[Chavez Ravine]

Did Koji have a nickname in Japan?....or I suppose I mean a translatable nickname?

[J.D.]

Why aren't you at the game?

I'm sick and didn't have the game as part of my ticket plan. :(

After Cowturd's rant yesterday and today, had I been well, I might have gone on a whim tonight.

[thundercleetz]

I'm down here in New Orleans, so unfortunately I do not get this game. However, I just downloaded MLB At Bat for my iPod Touch. What a lifesaver!

[tywright]

Damn Jones is crushing the ball..

[ledzepp8]

Adam Jones continues to rake.

[SimplyZ]

Anywhere else in the field he would have a homerun. Probably same with yesterday's hit to the same spot

[J.D.]

That he lifts his elbow to get his arm into the high cocked position as his foot lands. That is one of two ways to get there. The other way is to swing your arm down, out, and up into the high cocked position.

If anyone is recording this, is there any way you can upload the video? I'd love to see if his timing is impacted at all.

For a point of reference, Wang swings his arm down, out and up into the high cocked position, yes?

Wow. It's Adam Jones' world. The rest of us are just living in it.

[PaulFolk]

I know. I guess in my fantasy land, we would've come out in full force this whole series to keep the Yankee contingent drowned out, just like game one. I have a feeling that tomorrow's game won't be very crowded either.
It's cold outside. Not great weather for taking in a game. Not to make excuses, but you know.

Tomorrow will definitely be worse, since it's a 1:35 game and people will be at work. Even I won't be there.

[Why Not?]

I'm so excited to see Jones to the opposite gap like that.

[JerseyO]

Seeing Jones hit the ball the other way with power is such a beautiful thing

[tywright]

Anywhere else in the field he would have a homerun. Probably same with yesterday's hit to the same spot

In July, that ball is a HR

[Why Not?]

For a point of reference, Wang swings his arm down, out and up into the high cocked position, yes?

Wow. It's Adam Jones' world. The rest of us are just living in it.

There's a dirty joke in here somewhere.

[tywright]

Nick the stick!

[SimplyZ]

JONES AND MARKAKIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1


f yeah...our offense is gonna be dirty this season

[ledzepp8]

Nick Markakis continues to rake.

[J.D.]

It's cold outside. Not great weather for taking in a game. Not to make excuses, but you know.

Tomorrow will definitely be worse, since it's a 1:35 game and people will be at work. Even I won't be there.

Quitter. ;)

I haven't been outside today because of being sick. Have no idea how cold it is, but that would make sense.

We're already jumping on New York. I love it!!! :clap3:

[Why Not?]

It's cold outside. Not great weather for taking in a game. Not to make excuses, but you know.

Tomorrow will definitely be worse, since it's a 1:35 game and people will be at work. Even I won't be there.

There will be small crowds all around the majors tonight.

[backwardsk]

Looking forward to hearing, "Double by Markakis, Jones scores" for a long, long time.

[J.D.]

There's a dirty joke in here somewhere.

I fully expect to see that in the out of context thread. :rofl:


I'm so excited to see Jones to the opposite gap like that.

There's a dirty joke in here somewhere. ;)

[tywright]

3 straight doubles!!!

[TJ Wrangler]

For a point of reference, Wang swings his arm down, out and up into the high cocked position, yes?

Wow. It's Adam Jones' world. The rest of us are just living in it.

Yes, that is what Wang does. Apparently it isn't helping him tonight!!! :D

[ledzepp8]

HUFF DADDY!!!!

Three straight doubles.

[zff4]

It's a romp.

[SimplyZ]

Adam Jones continues to rake.


Nick Markakis continues to rake.

haha i sense a trend


AUBREY HUFF! 3 straight doubles. This rules

[weams]

Year Team W L SV ERA G IP SO
1999 Yomiuri Giants 20 4 0 2.09 25 197.6 179
2000 Yomiuri Giants 9 7 0 3.57 20 131.0 126
2001 Yomiuri Giants 10 7 0 4.02 24 138.6 108
2002 Yomiuri Giants 17 5 0 2.60 26 204.0 182
2003 Yomiuri Giants 16 5 0 3.17 27 207.3 194
2004 Yomiuri Giants 13 5 0 2.60 22 163.0 153
2006 Yomiuri Giants 8 9 0 3.21 24 168.1 157
2007 Yomiuri Giants 4 3 32 1.74 55 62.0 66
2008 Yomiuri Giants 6 5 1 3.81 26 89.2 72

[ThisIsOurHouse]

Nice double Huff.

[J.D.]

Man, we're giving Wang a pounding tonight.












Sorry. Can't help it.

[SimplyZ]

Aww that was stupid

[backwardsk]

Don't let him off the hook. Let's get to the bullpen early.

Not good baserunning there, Huff.

[Camden_yardbird]

I love it when the Orioles emulate CP3...

[fansince71]

mora 9 for 20 a .450 clip off wang

[ledzepp8]

Dammit..............

[MDsportsfan15]

Stupid base running mistake again, when will it stop

[Marcus]

wowwwww huff

[SimplyZ]

Shoulda been 1st and 3rd at least

[weams]

http://media.photobucket.com/image/adam%20jones%20superman/SpencerD37/Cuts/adamjones.png
For a point of reference, Wang swings his arm down, out and up into the high cocked position, yes?

Wow. It's Adam Jones' world. The rest of us are just living in it.

http://media.photobucket.com/image/adam%20jones%20superman/SpencerD37/Cuts/adamjones.png

[J.D.]

Dammit..............

That was a Southwest Airlines commercial moment right there.

Another hit for Mora. It should be first and third with one out, though. Ugh. Don't start the crappy base running again.

[tywright]

Damn what was Huff doing...could be 3-0

[Why Not?]

Yanks' defense seems shaky at best, though Gardner seemed capable in CF Monday.

[J.D.]

Two runs, had Wang throw close to 25 pitches, and in the end Huff's blunder didn't hurt us. Solid inning all around.

Let's see what Uehara does with a lead and more control on those butterflies.

[Skeletor]

Did Palmer say Pedro is among the Yanks leaders in win %?

[statman]

Two runs, had Wang throw close to 25 pitches, and in the end Huff's blunder didn't hurt us. Solid inning all around.

Let's see what Uehara does with a lead and more control on those butterflies.

You think Huff could have gotten home on the Mora hit?...it'd be close haha

[weams]

Two runs, had Wang throw close to 25 pitches, and in the end Huff's blunder didn't hurt us. Solid inning all around.

Let's see what Uehara does with a lead and more control on those butterflies.


"I would like to continue this flow and get in a great start..."

[zff4]

...and in the end Huff's blunder didn't hurt us. Yeah it did, you don't give up a run.

I refuse to believe we called a steal there after back to back doubles. If we did, :(

[The B&G]

is anyone using SopCast to watch this game?

[J.D.]

Yeah it did, you don't give up a run.

I refuse to believe we called a steal there after back to back doubles. If we did, :(

No, I doubt we called a steal. I think Huff was trying to get a good jump. Hit and run probably, but there's no way Huff was running to steal. That didn't happen at all last season.

And no, I don't think Huff scores on that play even if he's running. Ransom knocked the ball down quick enough, and Jeter was backing the play up. Huff doesn't have the speed to score even if he had gotten a jump.

[HeatherC12]

Orioles are all ready winning and Joey Votto just hit the first Reds HR of the year about fifteen seconds ago. It's a good night so far!!! :D

[PaulFolk]

And no, I don't think Huff scores on that play even if he's running. Ransom knocked the ball down quick enough, and Jeter was backing the play up. Huff doesn't have the speed to score even if he had gotten a jump.
Plus you can't assume Mora would've singled if Huff had still been on base. There might've been a different pitch selection, different positioning, etc.

[1983]

is anyone using SopCast to watch this game?

Using TVant here from Tampa, Not the best feed though a little herky jerky, but much prefer listening to Singleton and whoever the other guy is to our dunderheads.

[J.D.]

Wow. Bad throw by Zaun, but great save by B-Rob!

[Why Not?]

Palmer knew that throw was off the instant it left Mora's hand.

[J.D.]

Plus you can't assume Mora would've singled if Huff had still been on base. There might've been a different pitch selection, different positioning, etc.

Oh definitely. It was a bad move, but I'd hesitate to go as far as saying that it assuredly took a run off the board.

Good save by Huff. He's not so brutal over there so far. I think we can agree that THAT move saved a run. ;)

That could end up being a problem this year. Huff's not the first baseman that Millar was, and Mora can get wild on throws.

[J.D.]

Also, since I was at the game on Monday, that last call was my first Gary Thorne "atem ball" of 2009. That made me happy.

[ledzepp8]

Damn, warning track power.

[SimplyZ]

Good power, but he should take a pitch next time just to settle down

Woulda been sweet to hit one out in his first start

[J.D.]

Damn, warning track power.

He wasn't patient, but that was definitely his pitch to hit. In June, that's a homer. ;)

[1983]

On a side note, the Yes commentators were talking about Zaun's mask and how mean looking the Oriole on the side is. Singleton says: Have you ever seen a real live Oriole (speaking of how meek they look) and the other gentleman says: Yeah, I'm sitting next to one.....hahah.


Sorry, I was amused.

[ledzepp8]

He wasn't patient, but that was definitely his pitch to hit. In June, that's a homer. ;)

Oh mos def...he gave it a ride.

[J.D.]

On a side note, the Yes commentators were talking about Zaun's mask and how mean looking the Oriole on the side is. Singleton says: Have you ever seen a real live Oriole (speaking of how meek they look) and the other gentleman says: Yeah, I'm sitting next to one.....hahah.


Sorry, I was amused.

Naw, that's actually pretty good. Definitely worthy of a :wedge:

[JimDH]

"Home Run Baker" Izturis

[J.D.]

I'm betting $100 that Izturis doesn't hit one out this game. Any takers? :D

[8istheman]

Any internet radio sites with sound? If not I will be in the car listening to my XM radio.

Thanks to the NC black out I can't watch. :cussing:

[dslats715]

Any internet radio sites with sound? If not I will be in the car listening to my XM radio.

Thanks to the NC black out I can't watch. :cussing:

Thats solid dedication buddy

[1983]

Any internet radio sites with sound? If not I will be in the car listening to my XM radio.

Thanks to the NC black out I can't watch. :cussing:

http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=35512&part=sports

Those are the links for the game all you have to do is download TVant software and you can watch the game instead of listen to it.

Hope this helps

Use the last link......that one is english. Unless of course you prefer Japanese.

[ledzepp8]

Tough play for Mora.

[J.D.]

Ugh. That was hit so weakly that there's just no way to make a play on that.

Poor luck there. Shake it off, Koji.

[Pedro Cerrano]

Paul, what's the breakdown of Yankee vs. Oriole fans there tonight?

[ledzepp8]

Boooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PaulFolk]

Paul, what's the breakdown of Yankee vs. Oriole fans there tonight?
70-30 Orioles, maybe? Hard to say.

[dslats715]

boooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

booooooooooooooooooooooooo

[J.D.]

Boooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!

[VICIOUS]

BOOOOooooh!

[ledzepp8]

booooooooooooooooooooooooo

It's almost as fun as actually being there to do it.:D

[J.D.]

0-6, anyone? :D

[Sanfran327]

My goodness. We are re-lent-less.

[ledzepp8]

0-6, anyone? :D

And he's left runners on everytime. Aww...poor Tex and Yankees...;)

[Why Not?]

It's almost as fun as actually being there to do it.:D

I'm getting some awkward looks here at the office.

[dslats715]

It's almost as fun as actually being there to do it.:D

Almost! I'll be there at 1:30 tomorrow, boo'ing it up!

[J.D.]

And he's left runners on everytime. Aww...poor Tex and Yankees...;)

You know, I almost feel sorry... for... hi... bwahahahhahaha!!!

Sorry. It's really hard to say that with a straight face.

[Sanfran327]

Does Zaun traditionally throw out a high percentage of runners? He's looked overmatched twice tonight. I've never looked that up...

Even still, he blocks the plate - pitches and runners - extremely well.

[TJ Wrangler]

Nice slow mo on that pitch camera. It was just a tad too late for what I'm interested in though.

[Sanfran327]

One of the guys in this Heineken commercial looks like he's doing the Chicken Dance from Arrested Development.

Coo Coo Ka CHAA!

[zff4]

Uehara is having a much better start than I anticipated. He's hitting his spots, keeps it in the zone, and he's got some lively movement. This is kinda cool.

[dslats715]

What do you think is main reason for the steals?

Koji or Zaun?

[TJ Wrangler]

You know, I almost feel sorry... for... hi... bwahahahhahaha!!!

Sorry. It's really hard to say that with a straight face.

I feel sorry for Tex. :confused::):D:laughlol:

Sorry, the confused face was the straightest face I could find. :laughlol:

[J.D.]

Does Zaun traditionally throw out a high percentage of runners? He's looked overmatched twice tonight. I've never looked that up...

Even still, he blocks the plate - pitches and runners - extremely well.

If I'm looking correctly, he threw out 14 of 40 base-stealers last season, and 13/73 the season prior.

Not great.

[The B&G]

http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=35512&part=sports

Those are the links for the game all you have to do is download TVant software and you can watch the game instead of listen to it.

Hope this helps

Use the last link......that one is english. Unless of course you prefer Japanese.

how long did it take to buffer before it started for you?

[Sanfran327]

If I'm looking correctly, he threw out 14 of 40 base-stealers last season, and 13/73 the season prior.

Not great.

Not at all. :(

Not bad for our backup catcher though. :)

[TJ Wrangler]

Uehara is having a much better start than I anticipated. He's hitting his spots, keeps it in the zone, and he's got some lively movement. This is kinda cool.

Hey man, good to see you here. I took your advice and decided to jump in on a game thread!

[J.D.]

What do you think is main reason for the steals?

Koji or Zaun?

I'm leaning towards Koji. While Zaun's not great at it, Koji seems to be very deliberate to the plate, and he's not exactly bringing heat. When you're deliberate to the plate and you're throwing 88-90, people will steal on you.

Wang with the 4 pitch walk. Nice.

[1983]

how long did it take to buffer before it started for you?

Actually the feed just went haywire.....let me see if i can find another....trying the Sopcast ones now.

[dslats715]

4 pitch walk to Brob!

[Can_of_corn]

Getting a bit worried about Koji's pitch count tho, looks like even if he holds them down he won't make it past the 5th.

[jets4ever]

What do you think is main reason for the steals?

Koji or Zaun?

Probably Zaun.

Having watch him (and the Blue Jays far too often for my liking) the last couple of years in Toronto he struggled with the same thing.

[Sanfran327]

gimmiealittlebingoAJ!

[cindyluvsbrady]

I feel sorry for Tex. :confused::):D:laughlol:

Sorry, the confused face was the straightest face I could find. :laughlol:

Yeah....I do too:rolleyestf:
:mwahaha::mwahaha:

[J.D.]

Getting a bit worried about Koji's pitch count tho, looks like even if he holds them down he won't make it past the 5th.

He might make it through the 6th if he settles a little.

Over time, we'll be really grateful for starts that clear the 6th inning. ;)

[TJ Wrangler]

Yeah....I do too:rolleyestf:
:mwahaha::mwahaha:

I tried to pick a progression from straight face to cracking up laughing. Maybe not my best work. ;)

[8istheman]

Thanks for the link and help it is a little slow but better than nothing.

:clap3:

Cindyluvsbrady in the house.

[J.D.]

Okay. So far, base running isn't exactly a strength. That's the second blown hit-and-run situation we've had tonight.

Thorne's making a good point (for once). Jones might have misread the sign.

[weams]

Hey man, good to see you here. I took your advice and decided to jump in on a game thread!

A great place to be. Good to see you.

[cindyluvsbrady]

How dare Tex :angryfire:get My Perfect One:hearts:out!!!!!!!
:epic:

[TJ Wrangler]

A great place to be. Good to see you.

Oh man, weams is here too. So this is where the parties are at.

[SimplyZ]

ugh wasted

[cindyluvsbrady]

A great place to be. Good to see you.

Hi Weams:)!!!

[TJ Wrangler]

How dare Tex :angryfire:get My Perfect One:hearts:out!!!!!!!
:epic:

LOL...I was thinking about your reaction as soon as I saw that.

[J.D.]

Probably Zaun.

Having watch him (and the Blue Jays far too often for my liking) the last couple of years in Toronto he struggled with the same thing.

Yeah, probably a bit of both, honestly. Koji's not doing him any favors. Zaun doesn't usually do himself any favors either.

Winnipeg Jets fan? Nice.

[J.D.]

Oh man, weams is here too. So this is where the parties are at.

In all fairness, it's not a party until Weams arrives.

[cindyluvsbrady]

Thanks for the link and help it is a little slow but better than nothing.

:clap3:

Cindyluvsbrady in the house.

Hi 8!!!:)!!!!!!!!!

[weams]

Getting a bit worried about Koji's pitch count tho, looks like even if he holds them down he won't make it past the 5th.

He can throw up to 160 pitches. Keep him in!

[jeffstonefan]

The base running has been atrocious the first two days of the season. Huff picked off earlier, now Roberts.

[HeatherC12]

What's the score so far and what inning are they in now?

[J.D.]

What's the score so far and what inning are they in now?

2-0 O's, bottom of the 3rd.

[cindyluvsbrady]

In all fairness, it's not a party until Weams arrives.

This is true:)

[weams]

Hi Weams:)!!!

Cindy=Party

[TJ Wrangler]

Cindy=Party

Bring some of those girls from your avatars next time. :)

[Can_of_corn]

Caught stealing now a single and a walk.

Man I hate small ball.

[weams]

Caught stealing now a single and a walk.

Man I hate small ball.

And yet...the Japanese won the WBC that way...

[Fan of Newhan]

I'm hoping (and predicting) there are very few times this year that Roberts, Jones and Markakis are retired in order.

[J.D.]

Caught stealing now a single and a walk.

Man I hate small ball.

I had a guy sitting in front of me on Monday that was griping everytime we didn't bunt in what he considered to be a bunting situation. Which was anytime there was a runner on first or second and less than 2 outs. He and I argued about it a bit.

I hate bunts. That's just me. ;)

[Col. Claypool]

Hey all. I just caught my DVR up to real time so forgive me if this has been mentioned.

Hearing the Zaun interview made me wonder if he might end up as Uehara's personal pitcher once Wieters comes up. The groundwork he is laying now with communication and familiarity could be hard to match. Just an observation.

[Can_of_corn]

And yet...the Japanese won the WBC that way...


Odd I thought they won it with pitching and not giving outs away.

[J.D.]

Hey all. I just caught my DVR up to real time so forgive me if this has been mentioned.

Hearing the Zaun interview made me wonder if he might end up as Uehara's personal pitcher once Wieters comes up. The groundwork he is laying now with communication and familiarity could be hard to match. Just an observation.

It hasn't been mentioned, and it's a good insight. It wouldn't surprise me at all, and I'd support it to give Wieters a day off every 5 games.

[HeatherC12]

Thanks JD. Go O's! :D

[jets4ever]

Winnipeg Jets fan? Nice.

I was when they were still here.

[BRob51]

I had a guy sitting in front of me on Monday that was griping everytime we didn't bunt in what he considered to be a bunting situation. Which was anytime there was a runner on first or second and less than 2 outs. He and I argued about it a bit.

I hate bunts. That's just me. ;)

I love bunting, but you can't just throw away outs multiple times a game.

[randommetalguy]

The base running has been atrocious the first two days of the season. Huff picked off earlier, now Roberts.

I was about to say the same thing. Roberts was also picked off on opening day and we were thrown out at home on opening day too.

[J.D.]

I love bunting, but you can't just throw away outs multiple times a game.

In some situations, I'm good with it. In a lot of situations, it's handing away an out. I believe, personally, that you only hand over an out if you're scoring a run off of it.

That's just me, though. I understand why teams to it. :)

[dslats715]

Hahah god I love Palmer

"just hand him a gold glove... I'll loan him one. Oh wait he's left handed"

[Hank Scorpio]

Bahahahahaha Palmer :

"Just give him the gold glove. I'm loan him one."

[Why Not?]

Nice grab Kinkajoo. That had broken wrist written ALLLLLLL over it.

[J.D.]

Wow. That was an impressive catch. Probably won't be one of his top-10 this year.

Someone go tell Oldfan that I'm about to call his defense "gold glove caliber." I'll wait.


............

That's gold glove caliber defense right there. :D

[Col. Claypool]

It hasn't been mentioned, and it's a good insight. It wouldn't surprise me at all, and I'd support it to give Wieters a day off every 5 games.

It makes sense to me. Besides, Wieters will have enough to work on without having to deal with a language barrier. We'll see...

[J.D.]

Thanks JD. Go O's! :D

No problem! How're the Reds looking?

[ledzepp8]

Palmer makes a great point as usual. You throw the ball over the plate when you have to because you have a defense behind you.

[jets4ever]

Hahah god I love Palmer

"just hand him a gold glove... I'll loan him one. Oh wait he's left handed"

LOL.

That's priceless. :D

[TJ Wrangler]

I love bunting, but you can't just throw away outs multiple times a game.

Not me, I hate it. My high school coach was obsessed with the idea that most teams don't know how to field the bunt, so it was a staple of our offense. Never really made sense to me.

[dslats715]

Bahahahahaha Palmer :

"Just give him the gold glove. I'm loan him one."

Hahah exactly man. I love it

[Hank Scorpio]

Koji's gettin' the ball up.

He's probably near 80 pitches, might be getting tired.

[HeatherC12]

No problem! How're the Reds looking?

Reds are up 4-2 over the Mets through 2.5 innings. Volquez is being squeezed a bit (Pelfrey is too) so he's throwing more pitches than I'd like to see but he's dealing pretty well overall. This umpiring crew was has been sticky with the strike zone this whole series. Joey Votto hit a BOMB of a HR that scored more runs in the first inning than they scored in the entire game on Monday, LOL :laughlol:

/end Reds update because I'm sure no one else in here cares, LOL ;)

[J.D.]

Ugh. That was right over the heart of the plate.

Jones played that horribly as well.

[J.D.]

Reds are up 4-2 over the Mets through 2.5 innings. Volquez is being squeezed a bit (Pelfrey is too) so he's throwing more pitches than I'd like to see but he's dealing pretty well overall. This umpiring crew was has been sticky with the strike zone this whole series. Joey Votto hit a BOMB of a HR that scored more runs in the first inning than they scored in the entire game on Monday, LOL :laughlol:

/end Reds update because I'm sure no one else in here cares, LOL ;)

Thanks! :) Nice to see Joey hitting well early in the year.

[weams]

We will score more runs.

[LAOSfan]

Ugh. That was right over the heart of the plate.

Jones played that horribly as well.

How did he play that horribly? There was no way he was getting that ball.

[mrbig1]

Let's get it going Luke.

[weams]

He needs to stop playing Blair shallow. Then again, he has wheels.

[isestrex]

How did he play that horribly? There was no way he was getting that ball.

He played the bounce off the wall poorly

[J.D.]

How did he play that horribly? There was no way he was getting that ball.

No, there wasn't. I don't think he read it well off the bat, and he let it get back by him after it hit the wall.

[dslats715]

Wiggington tossing the love Adam Jones way.

[J.D.]

He needs to stop playing Blair shallow. Then again, he has wheels.

Agreed. Not sure if it's Trembley positioning him shallow, or if he's putting himself there. He would've been in better position to play the hop had he not been so shallow.

[LAOSfan]

No, there wasn't. I don't think he read it well off the bat, and he let it get back by him after it hit the wall.

Gotcha. I thought you were implying that he could have caught it.

[isestrex]

Wiggy mic'd up

[weams]

Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuukkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkeeeeeeee eeeeeeee.

[J.D.]

Wiggy mic'd up

Nah, he's down in the dugout. He seems to be a pretty candid and nice guy.

[isestrex]

Nah, he's down in the dugout. He seems to be a pretty candid and nice guy.

lol I noticed... that'll be our little secret ;)

[ledzepp8]

Nice patient AB by Pie gets him a walk.

[mrbig1]

2 on no outs

[TJ Wrangler]

Nah, he's down in the dugout. He seems to be a pretty candid and nice guy.

Yeah, he seems like a good guy to sit down and talk baseball with. Lets get him on the Hangout.

[ledzepp8]

Woohooo!!!...way to go Zaun. Crushed it.

[tennOsfan]

Yanks haven't made a whole lot of good contact on Koji. He looks like someone whom I'll really like.

[mrbig1]

3-1 :clap3:

[Why Not?]

Nice patient AB by Pie gets him a walk.

That's a promising development.

[Hank Scorpio]

Man it's nice to see Pie take a walk.

[randommetalguy]

Zaun, RBI double. Would be nice to get this kind of (unexpected) production out of him for the next 6 weeks or so.

[HeatherC12]

Woot! Good job Zaun! :D

[J.D.]

Yeah, he seems like a good guy to sit down and talk baseball with. Lets get him on the Hangout.

Absolutely.

And Zaun comes through with another double!!! We're really hitting Wang hard right now. That's great to see! We're going to have an amazing catching situation once Wieters comes up.

3-1 O's!

[ledzepp8]

Alright Izzie.

[weams]

We will score more runs.

This Weams guy seems to know his stuff :D

[mrbig1]

4-1 Birds.

[Hank Scorpio]

Wang is missing his spots by 2 feet.

[J.D.]

Man it's nice to see Pie take a walk.

Yeah, he hit the ball hard on his first AB, then drew a walk. I'm impressed so far.

Izturis does what he's supposed to do and gets the run home. 4-1 O's.

[ledzepp8]

This Weams guy seems to know his stuff :D

I've heard that guy's awesome.

[bigtimepsu]

Anyone notice how quickly Pie caught up with Scott on Zaun's double?

Speeeeeed!!!!

[isestrex]

Nice to hear from Wiggy that he has NO position preference.

That's refreshing

[J.D.]

This Weams guy seems to know his stuff :D

I can't rep you right now, so a back pat will have to do. :D

[dslats715]

We are putting good wood on the ball here. Slapping it opposite field and stuff too.

[Hank Scorpio]

Yeah, he hit the ball hard on his first AB, then drew a walk. I'm impressed so far.

Izturis does what he's supposed to do and gets the run home. 4-1 O's.

In July, that first one woulda be a ding dong.

[Col. Claypool]

Zaun may have misread that, but he froze because it was a line drive, then realized Cano could have gone to third if continued on. I think Palmer is wrong there. Only one out, and he is still in scoring position.

Edit. Zaun is very station to station tonight. :laughlol:

[snatch311]

This Weams guy seems to know his stuff :D

Let me try one...

"This game will end."

"There will be a strikeout."

[HeatherC12]

Keep piling it on guys! :)

[ledzepp8]

Roberts smacks a single and good baserunning by Zaun.

[Marcus]

lol @ us booing Tex for cutting the ball off

[semaj2989]

Hey guys, do you know of any streaming live site I could find the game on?

[TJ Wrangler]

Man, this team is really hitting so far this series.

[weams]

I can't rep you right now, so a back pat will have to do. :D

Your kindness knows no bounds.

[Hank Scorpio]

I really like the super slow motion, guys.

That's awesome.

[J.D.]

In July, that first one woulda be a ding dong.

I said June earlier, but yeah. Agree. :D

It's crazy how poorly the ball carries in April. Some of these line drives might clear the fences later in the year. I'm just happy to see them hitting the ball really hard.

Good move to hold up Zaun there. He's molasses slow.

[ledzepp8]

lol @ us booing Tex for cutting the ball off

I just love how he gets booed for basically just breathing in the vicinity of the field.

[weams]

Man, this team is really hitting so far this series.

"We hit enough last year to win three pennants."

Crowley, King of Swing

[J.D.]

Does anyone else cringe when you see a pitcher throw over to a base to check an Oriole runner yet? ;)

[Hank Scorpio]

I said June earlier, but yeah. Agree. :D

It's crazy how poorly the ball carries in April. Some of these line drives might clear the fences later in the year. I'm just happy to see them hitting the ball really hard.

Good move to hold up Zaun there. He's molasses slow.

I think Jones would have 2 homers at this point if it was June.

[Why Not?]

lol @ us booing Tex for cutting the ball off

That cut-off might be a huge play.

[ledzepp8]

AJ does his job.

Sac Fly...5-1 O's.

[Hank Scorpio]

Chein-Min Wang looks really bad tonight.

***edited so as to avoid reference in the out of context thread.

[J.D.]

Well, that'll get the 5th run home. Situational hitting by Jones there.

This line-up could just be absolutely frightening this season. Especially once Wieters gets here (assuming he is what we think he is).

It really is the start of something.

[Col. Claypool]

It sure is nice watching Jones become a professional hitter. His approach so far this year is great to see.

[mrbig1]

Take him downtown Nick.

[NittanyOsFan]

I just love how he gets booed for basically just breathing in the vicinity of the field.

Best boo I remember from Opening Day was when he tossed a foul ball into the stands and they booed him for it. I think the fan through it back out on the field too :)

[J.D.]

Wang looks really bad tonight.

I don't think his sinker is dropping with a lot of bite right now. I'm going to agree with Wigginton and give credit to the O's for coming up with a really patient approach. They're playing Wang the right way, even if his sinker was sharp.

[Hank Scorpio]

Well, that'll get the 5th run home. Situational hitting by Jones there.

This line-up could just be absolutely frightening this season. Especially once Wieters gets here (assuming he is what we think he is).

It really is the start of something.

We have some freaky telepathy thing going on tonight brosef. I was literally just about to post something about how good the lineup is gonna be when Wieters arrives.

[weams]

We will score more runs.

And to think...all this without Ramon.

[Hank Scorpio]

Nick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[orangedive]

Take him downtown Nick.

That's worth some rep!

[ledzepp8]

Markakis just plastered a 2 rbi homer.

[TJ Wrangler]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONEEEEE!!!!!!!!

Crushed that ball!

[dslats715]

Nick the Stick!!!!!!!

WOO!

[tennOsfan]

Please click one of the Quick Reply icons in the posts above to activate Quick Reply.

[Fist Bump]

Now that was a shot!

[mrbig1]

Home run NICK:clap3:

[J.D.]

We have some freaky telepathy thing going on tonight brosef. I was literally just about to post something about how good the lineup is gonna be when Wieters arrives.

I was just sitting there thinking how Hank Scorpio could be my doppelganger.

NIIIIIIIIIIIIICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The rout is on, friends. The rout is on.

[Col. Claypool]

Best boo I remember from Opening Day was when he tossed a foul ball into the stands and they booed him for it. I think the fan through it back out on the field too :)

Brilliant!!! I hope they didn't get taken away.

What a frakking bomb that was by Markakis. WOW.

[nemO821]

Triple shy of the cycle now.

[Hank Scorpio]

Tell you what - when Wang's not getting downward action on his pitches... he's horrid.

[Skeletor]

NICK!

Letters

[RShack]

Boy, did I pick a good moment to get here.

He hit the snot out of that thing...

[randommetalguy]

I just called that Kakes HR to everyone in the room because it will give him a chance at the cycle this game.

[HeatherC12]

GO NICK!!! Awesome. I love hearing so many good things about the O's hitting tonight! :)

[Austin]

I love Nick Markakis.

[tennOsfan]

All hail Nick The Stick!

Goodbye Wangster

[Lucky Jim]

Can we end the season now?

[J.D.]

Brilliant!!! I hope they didn't get taken away.

What a frakking bomb that was by Markakis. WOW.

Ah, the BSG fans show themselves. ;)

Loved that show.

[mrbig1]

Good night Wang. Don't you know this is the new Orioles.

[J.D.]

Can we end the season now?

Nah. Let's at least wait till the end of April. :D