Orioles vs. Rays 4/11/09 Game 2

[jmsharrison899]

Lineups as per <a href="http://masnsports.com/2009/04/orioles-and-rays-lineups.html">Roch</a>

Orioles
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Brian Roberts - 2B
Adam Jones - CF
Nick Markakis - RF
Aubrey Huff - 1B
Melvin Mora - 3B
Ty Wigginton - DH
Felix Pie - LF
Gregg Zaun - C
Cesar Izturis - SS

Jeremy Guthrie - P


Rays
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Iwamura - 2B
Crawford - LF
Longoria - 3B
Pena - 1B
Burrell - DH
Joyce - CF
Navarro - C
Gross - RF
Bartlett - SS

Niemann - P


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[Tank]

I'm ready. Niemann won't know what hit him.

[jmsharrison899]

Did anyone catch this in the pregame show? Amber was interviewing Baez and Melvin looked like he was hanging on every word :)

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[mrbig1]

Our killer line up + Guthrie = another win for our beloved Orioles.

[PaulFolk]

I'm ready. Niemann won't know what hit him.
Hope the O's fare better against Niemann than they have in the past. He's 2-0 in two career games against them.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Hope the O's fare better against Niemann than they have in the past. He's 2-0 in two career games against them.

Yeah, the last guy who dominated us in the past (Burnett) beat us too.

Then again, we broke a string of 12 straight losses to the Rays last night, so let's keep up the unthinkable! :)

[BillySmith]

1 pitch, 1 out.

[mrbig1]

one pitch one down.

[24HOR]

FSU is killing me here. Five more outs until the Orioles game is on and they just keep loading the bases.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Okay.. what channel is the game on? I can't find it

[Austin]

Crawford takes a seat, K for Guts.

[Tank]

I'm getting a good feeling from Guthrie tonight.

Beautiful pitch, strike 3 on Crawford. 2 out.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Nvmd, found it. Great K.

[Scrat1]

Sick pitch to K Crawford.

[BillySmith]

One of those ab's where we could be careful with Longoria.

[jmsharrison899]

Okay.. what channel is the game on? I can't find it

MASN2. I'm not sure what your cable situation is, but masnsports.com has a channel finder on their website.

[Mooreisbetter27]

MASN2. I'm not sure what your cable situation is, but masnsports.com has a channel finder on their website.

Thanks. I have verizon and found it on "Fios 1".

[mrbig1]

3 up and 3 down.

[Tank]

Nice little play there. Good start.

[Austin]

Nice throw by Melvin, Mrs. Tony Parker grounds out.

[backwardsk]

Good D, Melvin.

[nevadaO]

Aubrey doesn't look half bad so far at 1st.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Nice play/throw by Mora. 3 up 3 down for Guth.

[Austin]

Oh hell yes, Brian. Ground rule double.

[Scrat1]

Yeah BRob!

[Tank]

B-Rob is raking. So is this guy, drive him in Adam.

[mrbig1]

Roberts on fire.

[Mackus]

Doubles doubles everywhere.

Roberts, Jones, and Markakis are gonna have 150 doubles between them this year.

[Mooreisbetter27]

C'mon Jonesy!

[backwardsk]

On a side note, Yankees 1st baseman who will not be named, is a scratch tonight from their lineup with a sore wrist. He's Pipp, Swisher's Gehrig.

[Austin]

No throw, Roberts steals third. Looking great so far.

[Tank]

Nice! Roberts steals third.

[Mooreisbetter27]

I freaking love BRob.

He's one of the best I've ever seen steal bases on instinct and not speed. He's just so good at running the bases.

[Austin]

Ouch, Adam gets drilled in the back. Markakis will have to make them pay.

[Tank]

Jones hit by pitch. Jeff is a jerk.

[Scrat1]

Boooooooo!

[24HOR]

How big was his lead, the game isn't on yet for me.

[mrbig1]

Hit the warehouse Nick.

[nevadaO]

Ouch... that's gotta hurt.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Nick Markakis looks like a black guy in that interview.

[nevadaO]

How big was his lead, the game isn't on yet for me.

No big lead at all, wasn't bouncing around. Just took off and made it w/o a throw.

[Mooreisbetter27]

How big was his lead, the game isn't on yet for me.

Not very far, and he was flatfooted. He just suddenly took off. Very good baserunning.

[Austin]

Wow, ANOTHER ground rule double, this time by Markakis. I am in love with this team.

[nevadaO]

Nick! Ground-rule double for an rbi! 1-0 O's!

[Tank]

Another double for Nick. 1-0 O's!

[Scrat1]

Our top of the order is filthy.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Ground rule double baby!!!! That's my Nicky!

[jmsharrison899]

A bit of a bad luck bounce over the top of the wall. Jones would have scored easily.

[backwardsk]

Doubles doubles everywhere.

Roberts, Jones, and Markakis are gonna have 150 doubles between them this year.

Ha! Ha! Second ground rule double of the evening.

[JTrea81]

Man it is painful to listen to Markakis be interviewed, you know...

But it's sure fun to watch him hit! :clap3:

Warning track takes away more runs again...

[24HOR]

No big lead at all, wasn't bouncing around. Just took off and made it w/o a throw.

Good. I was just curious to see if those two caught steals took away from his comfort level. Guess not.

[mrbig1]

OMG, our 1-2-3 hitters are unreal.:clap3:

[Tank]

Just shoot a grounder to where shortstop should be Huffy.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Sit dead red Huff Daddy.

[Austin]

And Niemann promptly walks Huff, bases loaded.

[Palmer Esque]

Nick Markakis looks like a black guy in that interview.

Ha there is a joke in there somewhere.....

[Mooreisbetter27]

Bases juiced!

[Tank]

Walk. Bases loaded, nobody out.

[Austin]

So who has the cajones to call a grand slam here? I do, that's who.

[jmsharrison899]

Nothing for Huff to hit outside of the 3-0 pitch.

Bases loaded and no one out.

[Palmer Esque]

Lets believe. Lets get behind these guys. This season is not lost.

Ravens? Joe Flacco ? I have forgotten all about these guys.

Orioles Magic, can you feel it? O O O O O O

:D:D:D

[mrbig1]

Here comes my main man. Take him downtown Mora.

[Tank]

I knew we were due for a good game against this guy.

Niemann....

[backwardsk]

Be patient, Melvin. Wait for that fat pitch and drive into the gap. Make Aubrey run a little.

[Palmer Esque]

I knew we were due for a good game against this guy.

Niemann....

Hello Jerry... Grand Slam

[Scrat1]

Haha so awesome. Grand slam Mora!

[Tank]

So who has the cajones to call a grand slam here? I do, that's who.

Rep to you my good friend! Woo Hoo!

[VThokies]

So who has the cajones to call a grand slam here? I do, that's who.

Well done, my friend.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Grand slam baby!!!!!

5-0!!!

[nevadaO]

Mora!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jmsharrison899]

So who has the cajones to call a grand slam here? I do, that's who.

Show off :)

[Austin]

So who has the cajones to call a grand slam here? I do, that's who.

HEYOOO That's my Melvin. Grand slam.

[VICIOUS]

Yes! Mora!

[Mackus]

Wow

That. Was. Quick.

[backwardsk]

That's the way. Five up, five in. Nice to see Guthrie get some run support this year.

[mrbig1]

G.S.:clap3::clap3::clap3::clap3:

[ThisIsOurHouse]

GRAND SALAMI, Nice job Mora

[Mooreisbetter27]

There's still no out lol. Thought that probably killed our rally. =D

[Palmer Esque]

Can you feel it? Can you feel it? O O O O O

Orioles Magic.

[BringBakTheYard]

So who has the cajones to call a grand slam here? I do, that's who.

Did someone just call that or what

[Austin]

Wiggy hits a single. We are officially on fire, people.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Base knock Wiggy!

How long is Niemann's leash?

[24HOR]

Melmo gonna have a good year if he continues like this!!

[SimplyZ]

I'm sorry but thats not good enough for me. I want 6 runs outta the first 5 batters ;)

[El Gordo]

Boy, that old man at 3B is such an albatross.... not.:laughlol::clap3:

[Mooreisbetter27]

C'mon Felix... let's go baby!

[24HOR]

Base knock Wiggy!

How long is Niemann's leash?

Hopefully after a 10-15 run lead.

[Palmer Esque]

Everytime I see Wiggy, I think of the story of him delivering his wifes baby.

Dude has stones.

[Tank]

Come on Pie, show them you belong in the lineup EVERYday.

[Austin]

Come on Pie! How dare you make an out!

[mrbig1]

It's great to give Guthrie a good lead.

[Jules]

5-0!!
I hate working during the game

[Tank]

Or not. Damn...

1 down.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Darn, first out.

[Palmer Esque]

Come on Pie, show them you belong in the lineup EVERYday.

He popped up because Freel started in his place last night :wedge:

[SimplyZ]

Apparently Zaun "loves to feel the wood" :wedge:

[Austin]

Zaun moves Wiggy over to second. 2 outs.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Apparently Zaun "loves to feel the wood" :wedge:

That's what she said.

[Tank]

Jim Hunter with an out of context thread worthy comment. "He loves to feel the wood in his hands" Thanks Jim.

[Palmer Esque]

I dont want to be Debbie Downer, because I think we will win. But this game has 4 hours and a slugfest written all over it.

[Mark Carver]

Wow

That. Was. Quick.

This offense is just downright Nasty!

[mrbig1]

What a great Inning.

[Austin]

Izturis makes the final out. Great lead for Guthrie to work with here.

[Scrat1]

Surprisingly Niemann only threw 25 pitches there.

[SimplyZ]

This offense is just downright Nasty!

and if projections are correct...our best hitter is in AAA

[Mooreisbetter27]

I wish I was with the other Hangouter's right now.

But I'm stuck at home. Bleh.

[mrbig1]

I dont want to be Debbie Downer, because I think we will win. But this game has 4 hours and a slugfest written all over it.

Not with Guthrie pitching.

[Tank]

Niemann at 25 pitches after the first inning.

[Austin]

Can you imagine this lineup once we slip Wieters in? It's awesome to have this kind of confidence in a team.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Niemann at 25 pitches after the first inning.

He averaged less then 3 pitches a batter and still gave up 5 runs.

[Palmer Esque]

Not with Guthrie pitching.

yea he does look sharp.

[Tank]

I wish I was with the other Hangouter's right now.

But I'm stuck at home. Bleh.

I'm sure they're living it up. I'm going to one of the Hangout games this year, just not sure when.

[Austin]

Pena pops out to Mora, one away. Guthrie looks sharp.

[Mooreisbetter27]

I'm sure they're living it up. I'm going to one of the Hangout games this year, just not sure when.

It's definitely on my list of things to do this year. I want to hit at least 1 Hangout game. I haven't been to one yet, but it sounds like an awesome time.

[PrivateO]

O's offense is just downright nasty.

It's kind of like the Ravens of a few years ago...

If only we had an offense (pitching for O's)...

[Tank]

6 easy outs for Guthrie so far.

[Austin]

Joyce pops up on the first pitch. Six up, six down. Looookin' good.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Another quick 3 up and 3 down inning. Nice. Let's tack on some more runs.

[mrbig1]

six up and 6 down.

[Scrat1]

Neimann's ERA on the season is 45.00.

[PrivateO]

Guts is rollin.

On to the bottom of the 2nd. This could be a time to pound it down Neiman's throat with the top of the lineup batting again.

[Austin]

Neimann's ERA on the season is 45.00.
This seems a bit low. Let's change that.

[backwardsk]

That's a great sign of a good pitcher. The offense is hot, and he comes out and doesn't mess around with walks. He challenges the hitters while he has the big lead, gets three quick outs, and now Roberts gets to start it all over again.

[mrbig1]

Is this the 1996 Orioles playing tonight?

[Mooreisbetter27]

Is this the 1996 Orioles playing tonight?

Don't toy with my emotions.

[Austin]

That's a great sign of a good pitcher. The offense is hot, and he comes out and doesn't mess around with walks. He challenges the hitters while he has the big lead, gets three quick outs, and now Roberts gets to start it all over again.
Agree. Maybe I'm imagining things but it seems like we're throwing first pitch strikes much more frequently this season. Love to see them attack the strike zone.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Agree. Maybe I'm imagining things but it seems like we're throwing first pitch strikes much more frequently this season. Love to see them attack the strike zone.

Makes me even more grateful we don't have D-Cab on the mound.

[Austin]

Wha? Huh? Who? Brian's.... out?!? One down, Adam needs to get things going again here.

[PrivateO]

Is this the apocalypse? BRob and Jones both out???

[Tank]

Ugly at bat right there.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Jonesy looked bad in that at bat.

[Tank]

Alright, I'm out until the O's can get their act back together.

[Austin]

Markakis keeps on rolling, a single. He is looking absolutely awesome.

[PrivateO]

Markakis single.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Another hit by Nicky. He's scorching.

[PrivateO]

I agree with Jim Hunter. Just once a lefty hitter (with the shift on) should bunt down the 3B line. Automatic hit.

[Mooreisbetter27]

I agree with Jim Hunter. Just once a lefty hitter (with the shift on) should bunt down the 3B line. Automatic hit.

It seems like a really simple team oriented thing to do, right?

I've always thought that as well. Huff might just miss on the bunting though. Still, I'd like to see it.

[VThokies]

I agree with Jim Hunter. Just once a lefty hitter (with the shift on) should bunt down the 3B line. Automatic hit.

Assuming Huff is capable of laying down a decent bunt.

[PrivateO]

Assuming Huff is capable of laying down a decent bunt.

It's worth a shot.

[Scrat1]

It's worth a shot.

It might at least make them back off on their shift a bit.

[Austin]

Nice stop by Huff. 7 up, 7 down.

[MarCakes21]

Man, Aubrey showed that range off by falling down to his left. Did he not think he could get over and field that one in between his legs?

[Mooreisbetter27]

It might at least make them back off on their shift a bit.

Especially with runners on base. They'd start to realize it's stupid to use the shift when suddenly... easily... there could be 2 people on base and a man in scoring position or worse.

[Austin]

Yeesh, ground rule double for Bartlett.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Beautiful! One more out and we get out of this with no runs.

[Austin]

Awesome heads up play by Guthrie, Gross out at home.

[Brazil Os Fan]

Leave Longoria for the next inning, Guthrie!!!!

[Austin]

Whew, Guthrie gets out of it unscathed.

[backwardsk]

Way to get out of the jam!

[jmsharrison899]

Awesome heads up play by Guthrie, Gross out at home.

Sounds excitiing. DirecTV lost it's MASN2 signal right when Guthrie went to field the ball.

[mrbig1]

Big out for Cy Guthrie.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Got out of it. 3 good innings from Guth. Now need some more runs!

If Guth keeps his pitch count down he could be able to go 7 plus.

[backwardsk]

Whew, Guthrie gets out of it unscathed.

It helps when you know how to field your position.

[Austin]

It helps when you know how to field your position.
The ghost of Daniel Cabrera still haunts these hallowed grounds. Just ask Brian Bass.

[backwardsk]

Got out of it. 3 good innings from Guth. Now need some more runs!

If Guth keeps his pitch count down he could be able to go 7 plus.

He's a shade under 50 (48) through three. He's going to need to be a little more efficient if he wants to go past the 6th. That was a 22 pitch inning there in the third.

[BringBakTheYard]

Brian Bass scares me everytime he takes the mound

[backwardsk]

The ghost of Daniel Cabrera still haunts these hallowed grounds. Just ask Brian Bass.

Ha. I was thinking about both of those guys as I made that post.

[Austin]

Melvin is scared and confused without runners on base, he strikes out.

[Mooreisbetter27]

He's a shade under 50 (48) through three. He's going to need to be a little more efficient if he wants to go past the 6th. That was a 22 pitch inning there in the third.

Well, with the way our bullpen is being used I could see him going 7 innings even if he pitches 110 or so. Then again, Trembley's been extra careful so far.. so who knows.

Nonetheless, 7 from Guthrie would be huge... us winning a blow out would be huge too so we could rest a lot of the bullpen.

[backwardsk]

Neimann's really settled down since the Grand Slam.

[Austin]

Wiggington strikes out. To my surprise, MASN had his count at 1 and 1.

[Mike B]

Neiman has settled down. He has a good curve. We need to get him out of the game and make them use up their pen. It would be nice to see Guts go deep. I have a feeling the pen gets used tomorrow.

[Austin]

I'd love to see the pen get a little bit of a break tonight with Eaton pitching tomorrow, but Guthrie's PC is a little high to expect more than 6 innings.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Neiman has settled down. He has a good curve. We need to get him out of the game and make them use up their pen. It would be nice to see Guts go deep. I have a feeling the pen gets used tomorrow.

I wonder where that feeling comes from. :D

[BringBakTheYard]

Our bats needed to give Guts a little more rest that inning.

[backwardsk]

Well, with the way our bullpen is being used I could see him going 7 innings even if he pitches 110 or so. Then again, Trembley's been extra careful so far.. so who knows.

Nonetheless, 7 from Guthrie would be huge... us winning a blow out would be huge too so we could rest a lot of the bullpen.

It'd definitely be nice for Guthrie to log 7 tonight. But if he's at 96 pitches after 6, I guarantee you he won't come out for the seventh. They have a roster move tonight. They can pitch that guy tonight (Bass or Albers, I'd guess). Walker has only pitched against one guy so far this season. I'd expect to see him tonight.

[Austin]

Two on, none out. We need to add a few more runs before I start feeling comfortable.

[Mooreisbetter27]

It'd definitely be nice for Guthrie to log 7 tonight. But if he's at 96 pitches after 6, I guarantee you he won't come out for the seventh. They have a roster move tonight. They can pitch that guy tonight (Bass or Albers, I'd guess). Walker has only pitched against one guy so far this season. I'd expect to see him tonight.

I agree. Like CrazySilver posted, we're probably gonna use the revolving door theory to our advantage.

[mrbig1]

A five run lead is not enough for our bullpen. Guthrie has got to get out of this mess.

[24HOR]

Come on, lets get a double play.

[Austin]

Guthrie is throwing way too many pitches, everyone seems to be running up the count against him.

[Mike B]

The hopes for 7 innings are dwindling.

[Palmer Esque]

Guthrie is throwing way too many pitches, everyone seems to be running up the count against him.

Partly because the strike zone is laughable, and the Rays are in the Yanks and Sox mode of taking pitches and making you work.

The AL East is going to be a war of attrition.

Every offense is good and well above average.

[backwardsk]

Guthrie is throwing way too many pitches, everyone seems to be running up the count against him.

It's a good team, trying to work our best pitcher and get to our pen. Tampa's been real disciplined tonight.

[BringBakTheYard]

Got lucky with Joyce that was ball 4

[BringBakTheYard]

Partly because the strike zone is laughable.

Been thinking this the entire game.

[RShack]

Partly because the strike zone is laughable,
Is it the same for both?

[Austin]

I think Navarro might have even thought that was strike 3.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Great pitch. Guth's been real good through 4.

[Austin]

I think Navarro might have even thought that was strike 3.
And one pitch later his nightmare is realized.

[HOF-Wieters]

Great pitch by Guthrie. He's been looking very solid today.

[ledzepp8]

Guthrie gets out of it with a K on a great pitch.

[backwardsk]

Pretty impressive inning by Guthrie. There two best hitters get on and he mows down the next three in order while Longoria and Pena stand at their respective base. Sixty-seven pitches through four for Guthrie.

[Austin]

Pretty impressive inning by Guthrie. There two best hitters get on and he mows down the next three in order while Longoria and Pena stand at their respective base. Sixty-seven pitches through four for Guthrie.
If Guthrie locks it down here he could possibly pitch into the 7th.

[scottbbfm]

67 pitches for guts, 44 strikes.

We knew it was going to be a tight zone tonight w/ cousins behind the plate

[SimplyZ]

If Guthrie locks it down here he could possibly pitch into the 7th.

This seems to be the ultimate prize for the board today

[Austin]

This seems to be the ultimate prize for the board today
Well considering Eaton goes tomorrow, we need to keep as many relievers rested as possible.

[backwardsk]

If Guthrie locks it down here he could possibly pitch into the 7th.

Hope you are right. It's about 16-17 pitches per inning. So you are looking at right around 100 after six at that pace.

Tampa was pretty aggressive in the second, but became more patient in the third and fourth. Guthrie needs another inning like the second if he want to go into the seventh.

[Scrat1]

Good play by Longoria there.

[backwardsk]

O's batters have gone pretty quietly since Mora's slam. I think there has only been 2 hits since.

[SimplyZ]

Well considering Eaton goes tomorrow, we need to keep as many relievers rested as possible.

yeah eaton scares me. I hope he can put a decent outing together. Give up solo homers (aka no big ums) and make it through 4 or 5


I want guthrie to make it to 7 for more than that reason. It'd just be a godo sign for him this season.

[Mooreisbetter27]

3 pitches... 2 outs. This bodes well for Guthrie's night.

[Twenty1]

Guts looks good tonight. The velocity is there and he's setting up his offspeed stuff well.

[backwardsk]

Are these pitches strikes? The 1-2 pitch that was called a ball. I'm listening to the radio. And now on 2-2. It sounds like they are very borderline.

[Scrat1]

Huff is a gazelle out there.

[backwardsk]

So Huff is a lock for a gold glove, right?

[24HOR]

Hows Huff looking at first? It seems like he is making all the plays.

[BringBakTheYard]

WOOO GUTS!! We need the bats to come alive here. Guts looks good tonight.

[jmsharrison899]

Cousins has a tight strike zone.

Guthrie has 78 pitches through five. He's got one more left in him I suppose.

[NittanyOsFan]

Guts -- 78 pitches 52 for strikes, wow.

[HOF-Wieters]

Guthrie is doing a good job minimzing the pitch cout. At 78 right now. He should be able to start the 7th.

[24HOR]

Hopefully this inning we can work his count up. I am not liking the quick at-bats here.

[ADZ23]

I think this will be Guthrie's career year.

[backwardsk]

Nice to see Huff hit against the shift there.

[RShack]

Nice to see Huff hit against the shift there.
Looks like that was a hit even if they didn't have the shift on...

[RShack]

Kennedy on the Ray's feed saying that BB was because their guy hadn't pitched from the stretch since the 2nd...

[Twenty1]

Time for Wiggington to collect his first RBI of the season.

ETA: Just kidding.

[backwardsk]

Looks like that was a hit even if they didn't have the shift on...

I'm just listening to the radio, so I didn't actually here it. But it's still good to see him to the opposite field. They said he worked with Crow before the game. Maybe that was something they were working on. :scratchchinhmm:

[mrbig1]

We need Luke in the line up tonight.

[backwardsk]

Around the league...Bartolo Colon goes six scoreless innings for the White Sox against the Twins. Liriano got touched up in the 8-0 loss.

Pujols had 7 RBI today on two home runs!

[backwardsk]

Longoria's pretty good at baseball.

[RShack]

Good pitch, nothing you can do about that...

[Scrat1]

Longoria is a robot. We need to start doing cyborg testing along with steroid testing.

[BringBakTheYard]

That kid Longoria is alright..

[RShack]

Kennedy giving props to Zaun for how he's handling Guthrie... talking about how the O's made a big upgrade at C... and they're talking about Zaun...

[PrivateO]

Does Longoria get out?

[RShack]

Buying time for Albers...

[mrbig1]

Got to get Burrell because this dude can hit.

[Hank Scorpio]

It looks to me like Guthrie has a much better feel for his changeup this year. He's throwing it a lot with relatively precision.

[HOF-Wieters]

98 pitches. He has been great today. Leave him in Dave. Time to get 7 from somebody.

[Jdan14]

I love that our starter got us 6 IP today. Anyone know his pitch count?

[Scrat1]

Great outing from Guts.

[RShack]

I think that was Guthrie's last batter nomatter what happened... fortunately, he got him out...

[Scrat1]

I love that our starter got us 6 IP today. Anyone know his pitch count?

98. They'll go to Albers next inning.

[backwardsk]

98. They'll go to Albers next inning.

I wonder if this means that Albers gets optioned tomorrow? Just guessing.

[PrivateO]

I'm happy with the outing by Guthrie. Nice back-to-back starts by Hendrickson and him.

[Hank Scorpio]

Yeah, that'll be it for Guthrie.

Ugh, Pie swinging at ball 3.

[JTrea81]

I wonder if this means that Albers gets optioned tomorrow? Just guessing.

All depends on how Albers does. If he pitches well, then he stays and Bass gets waived IMO...

[JTrea81]

Yeah, that'll be it for Guthrie.

Ugh, Pie swinging at ball 3.

Nolan Reimold is going to put the pressure on Pie...

[backwardsk]

I'm happy with the outing by Guthrie. Nice back-to-back starts by Hendrickson and him.

Yeah, how can you not. Upton or no Upton. This is a good line-up and both starters held them to 1 run combined in 11 1/3.

[Hank Scorpio]

All depends on how Albers does. If he pitches well, then he stays and Bass gets waived IMO...

Why would you waive Bass when you could option Albers?

You won't lose anyone optioning Albers. I'll be surprised if they risk losing Bass.

[Jdan14]

I wonder if this means that Albers gets optioned tomorrow? Just guessing.

I doubt it, and hope not. I would rather see Bass personally.

[backwardsk]

All depends on how Albers does. If he pitches well, then he stays and Bass gets waived IMO...

You don't think they already have their mind made up? If they have, then you'd think they'd go with the guy that they are trying to send down.

[Hank Scorpio]

I don't think it really matters, now that I think about it.

I doubt anyone would claim Bass at this point in the season.

[RShack]

Their P is tired... time to get him before their manager does...

[itsernst]

Neimann can't find the strike zone...I do not see him lasting much longer.

[Hank Scorpio]

Meh, with Guthrie still in the dugout, he might just come out for inning #7.

[Jdan14]

You don't think they already have their mind made up? If they have, then you'd think they'd go with the guy that they are trying to send down.

I think it is a decision that has to be made after everything is taken into consideration, like today's performances.

[RShack]

This guy is toast... l wonder if TAM fans complain about their manager yanking guys before the 7th?

[PrivateO]

Let's capitalize on the bullpen.

And in regards to the Bass/Albers situation, I say option Albers down. You keep Bass on the team. Albers has a place on this team, but if the team has options, use them!

[RShack]

Meh, with Guthrie still in the dugout, he might just come out for inning #7.
Nah, they had a mound-meeting when Burrell was up to give Albers time... I think Burrell was his last batter no matter what... we don't want Guts to do what their guy just did...

[Hank Scorpio]

This guy is toast... l wonder if TAM fans complain about their manager yanking guys before the 7th?

Oh, I'm sure. Fans are generally irrational reactionaries.

Much like the chief of the Malibu police department.

[backwardsk]

Oh, I'm sure. Fans are generally irrational reactionaries.

Much like the chief of the Malibu police department.

I don't like your jerk-off face. I don't like your jerk-off name. And I don't like you, jerk-off. :D

[Hank Scorpio]

I don't like your jerk-off face. I don't like your jerk-off name. And I don't like you, jerk-off. :D

Facist!!!!

[itsernst]

This guy's fastball is topped out at 82mph? Tee off!!!!!!

[Hank Scorpio]

C'mon Jones.

He's looked bad tonight. Now's a good time to make up for it.

[Austin]

Had to step away from the game for a bit. Bases loaded with AJ up? I like it.

[mrbig1]

Come on AJ need a big hit.

[RShack]

How fast was Guthrie throwing?

[PrivateO]

Let's go Bazooka Jones. Another grand slam.

I hear a Let's Go O's chant a-brewing...