4/15 O's at Texas

[BillySmith]

You gotta believe Roch does this for us:

For the Orioles, who are trying to complete the sweep tonight in nine pitchers or less:

Brian Roberts - 2B
Adam Jones - CF
Nick Markakis - RF
Aubrey Huff - 1B
Ty Wigginton - 3B
Luke Scott - DH
Felix Pie - LF
Chad Moeller - C
Cesar Izturis - SS
Mark Hendrickson - P

For the Rangers, who are trying to confine their team ERA to three digits:

Kinsler - 2B
Young - 3B
Hamilton - CF
Jones - DH
Blalock - 1B
Byrd - LF
Cruz - RF
Saltalamacchia - C
Andrus - SS
Benson - P

[Why Not?]

Good to see Benson back in action. He didn't do much for us, but seemed like a good dude.

[pappybird]

Let's get outta this "win the first two and lose the getaway game" syndrome.... ;^)

GO O'S!!

[isestrex]

You messed up the title :(

All away games this year will be "Baltimore" vs whoever.

[isestrex]

Over/under for Anna Benson jokes tonight...

I say 20

[isestrex]

Woah it's 42 night

That freaked me out a bit.

[BillySmith]

You messed up the title :(

All away games this year will be "Baltimore" vs whoever.

Help McLovin?

[Mark Carver]

Good to see Benson back in action. He didn't do much for us, but seemed like a good dude.

I hope he pitches like his last outing... 5.0 IP, 8 R, 7 ER, 10 H, 2 BB, 3 SO

... against the Tigers.

[statman]

Jones wearing high socks? Do him and Pie have the same stylist?

[8istheman]

Over/under for Anna Benson jokes tonight...

I say 20

20 pictures of Anna would be nice :clap3:

[isestrex]

20 pictures of Anna would be nice :clap3:

Good point... is there a spread with her in Rangers gear?

[Crazysilver03]

I am really enjoying Jones in the 2 hole.

[isestrex]

Jones is a monster

[BillySmith]

Anyone notice the bubble being blown right as he exits the batters box? Love this guy.:clap3:

[Peace21]

Nice AB Jonesy!!!!

[Why Not?]

There are a limited number of players who can lash the ball the opposite way like that.

[isestrex]

Is it wrong to be disappointed with that?

:(

[JTrea81]

C'mon Huff Daddy!

[JTrea81]

Two productive ground outs put the O's up 2-0. :clap3:

[pappybird]

Nice beginning......2-0 , the hard way.....

[24HOR]

It's bad to watch gameday with a fork and a knife. Everytime you see the beautiful words in play, no out or run(s), your liable to stab yourself. Ouch!

[JTrea81]

Hendrickson not off to a good start. :(

[isestrex]

Pie played that the right way off the wall... shame it took a bad bounce.

[Rex Thunder]

Kinsler always seems to be doubling. I guess that's how other teams' fans must feel about Roberts.

[isestrex]

Must be nice to have a hitter like Young to call a hit and run play for...

Very good call by Washington

[Hank Scorpio]

This might be a higher scoring game than the Ravens - Cowboys game.

[JTrea81]

Hamilton cashes Kinsler in... 2-1

O's could use the DP ball...

[Rex Thunder]

Must be nice to have a hitter like Young to call a hit and run play for...

Very good call by Washington

What does that mean? Last year we had a LOT of success with the hit and run. Just because we've had a few gaffes this year- you're saying we don't have anyone capable of performing like Young in such situations?

[JTrea81]

Either Gamecast is off, or this ump is blind...

[isestrex]

What does that mean? Last year we had a LOT of success with the hit and run. Just because we've had a few gaffes this year- you're saying we don't have anyone capable of performing like Young in such situations?

No I wasn't implying that we don't have any good hitters... just that Young is really really good at what he does.

[PaulFolk]

The defense makes a rare mistake. Wigginton boots a DP grounder, and the O's get only the out at second (I don't blame Roberts for his bad relay to first, since Hamilton was pretty much in his face).

[CaptainRedbeard]

Either Gamecast is off, or this ump is blind...

I like how they clocked a changeup at 87 mph and a fastball at 81 mph, but yeah both of those looked like great pitches on Gamecast, whatever they were.

[Rex Thunder]

I'd really hate to be a play by play guy or color commentator during Jackie Robinson day- especially once managers start making substitutions. Heck- they mixed up Roberts and Izturis last night when they had their own jerseys on. With all 42s out there- they'll really be lost.

[JTrea81]

The defense makes a rare mistake. Wigginton boots a DP grounder, and the O's get only the out at second (I don't blame Roberts for his bad relay to first, since Hamilton was pretty much in his face).

I expect to see a lot of that with Wigginton at 3B. He's one of the worst defensive 3B men in baseball.

[Peace21]

Nice grab AJ. End of the 1st. 2-1 O's

[Rex Thunder]

The defense makes a rare mistake. Wigginton boots a DP grounder, and the O's get only the out at second (I don't blame Roberts for his bad relay to first, since Hamilton was pretty much in his face).

I wouldn't call that a mistake. The ball was hit hard and he still got the lead runner. That wasn't exactly a routine double play ball.

[Rex Thunder]

I expect to see a lot of that with Wigginton at 3B. He's one of the worst defensive 3B men in baseball.

Give me a break- he GOT the out at second. Jeez.

[PaulFolk]

I wouldn't call that a mistake. The ball was hit hard and he still got the lead runner. That wasn't exactly a routine double play ball.
It was hit hard, but it was right to him. I think Mora would've made that play.

[JTrea81]

BTW if anybody cares UNC is currently pounding the crap out of Winthrop 18-3 to avenge their loss to a unseeded High Point yesterday. I'm following that Gamecast as well. Multitasking at its finest...

Ackley is 2-4 with an RBI and a run scored.

[nemO821]

Luuuuuuuuuukkkkkkkkkeeeeeeeeee

[JTrea81]

Give me a break- he GOT the out at second. Jeez.

That doesn't mean he's not one of the worst defenders at the position. The stats speak for themselves...

[JTrea81]

Hey, Scott might actually be getting the hang of the DH thing. :)

(Goes to knock on wood in other thread)

[bobmc]

Good to see Benson back in action. He didn't do much for us, but seemed like a good dude.

Kris has got some tats (http://www.frappr.com/?a=viewphoto&id=1299233&pid=4271754)! Any Anna Benson sightings?

[Peace21]

Damn Pie didnt get anything worth hitting from Benson.

[Rex Thunder]

It was hit hard, but it was right to him. I think Mora would've made that play.

That's exactly why I disagreed. I've seen Mora make the same mistake quite a few times. Wiggington hasn't played there nearly as regularly as Mora, so I'm willing to look past that, being that he recovered so quickly and got the lead runner. If Mora had muffed it, he probably would have immediately went to first and conceded the lead runner..

FYI though, I'm not saying Wig is as solid defensively as Mora- cuz I do think Mora is a very solid defensive 3rd baseman. (Wasn't always though)

[Why Not?]

I am really enjoying Jones in the 2 hole.

Does this count as an Anna Benson joke? :eek:

[8istheman]

Kris has got some tats (http://www.frappr.com/?a=viewphoto&id=1299233&pid=4271754)! Any Anna Benson sightings?

Or Anna pictures?

[zff4]

Roberts can't be any hotter. Incroyable!

[The B&G]

lol Benson already at 45 pitches.

[Hank Scorpio]

Come on, Jones.

Do what you do.

[Hank Scorpio]

Does Benson have the cahones to throw a slider?!?!??!

[Hank Scorpio]

What an awesome at bat.

[Mashed Potatoes]

Adam Jones learns at the speed of light.

[zff4]

RBI walk for Jones, patient....and dangerous.

[pappybird]

Nice job , Jonesy! C'mon NICK!!

[mrbig1]

Come on nick. You got GS writen all over you.

[JTrea81]

Come on, Jones.

Do what you do.

And he walks like he's been doing more of lately. That's what you meant right? ;)

Nothing wrong with a bases loaded walk...

[zff4]

Go ahead Benson, pitch to Nick, go ahead.

[Hank Scorpio]

We need all the runs we can get.

[isestrex]

Is it just me or did the 1st base ump say Jones swung at that pitch? I know no one did anything but I could have sworn I saw a fist for the appeal.

[PaulFolk]

Is it just me or did the 1st base ump say Jones swung at that pitch? I know no one did anything but I could have sworn I saw a fist for the appeal.
No, he made the "safe" sign.

[Hank Scorpio]

Phew, Nick swung at ball four there.

[Hank Scorpio]

Nick swung at ball four twice.

[JTrea81]

Drat, the O's gotta cash in when they are in that situation. One run is great but you had a chance to break it open. Markakis was a little too aggressive there.

[BillySmith]

Both those pitches were borderline ball four. I think Nick was a little jumpy there.

[Rex Thunder]

Surprising to see Markakis swing at ball 4 on back to back pitches. Hope that opportunity doesn't come back to haunt us...

[JTrea81]

Now 20-3 UNC...

Ackley was shifted to CF last inning and is now 2-5 on the day.

[Mashed Potatoes]

Nick swung at ball four twice.

He could learn a thing or two from Jonesy.

Benson with 57 pitches in the first two innings.

Caps down 3-2 going into the 3rd period.

My feet smell.

[isestrex]

Surprising to see Markakis swing at ball 4 on back to back pitches. Hope that opportunity doesn't come back to haunt us...

Everytime we've said that this series... it has

[El Gordo]

One good thing; Benson up to 57 P's

[Flip217]

Nick swung at ball four twice.

I guess I don't mind Nick expanding the zone a lil' bit with the bases loaded, and I'd rather see him go down swinging than with the bat on his shoulder.

But it would've been nice to get a walk and see Huff come up with three guys on.

[JimDH]

Kind of admire Bensen for not giving in. It takes guts to risk a bases loaded walk especially after the Jones walk.

[mrbig1]

If Nick had taken the walk, Texas would have had to deal with Huff daddy.

[zff4]

I'm enjoying that for these 2 isolated AB's, we're praising Jones for his patience and notice that Nick needed more.

These two guys will be compared by us for a long, long time and it's going to be so much fun.

[BillySmith]

Wiggy? That you?

[isestrex]

I expect to see a lot of that with Wigginton at 3B. He's one of the worst defensive 3B men in baseball.

You were saying?

[zff4]

Nothing wrong with Wiggy.

[Rex Thunder]

Thank you Wiggington. Wow- what a horrible play! Back to back. Man he is horrible! ;)

[pappybird]

Nice plays Wiggy! :clap3:

[BillySmith]

Gold Glove!!!!!!

[RShack]

Post #34 if the one you're looking for...

[BillySmith]

All Defense, baby.

[zff4]

Gold Glove!!!!!!
caliber, you're supposed to say caliber....

[JTrea81]

Was that a 1-2-3 inning from Hendrickson? Wow...

[Rex Thunder]

lol.. Wow! I had the volume muted- so I looked at Hendrickson's face- and he looked as surprised as anyone he caught that. Crazy! And now I say we make the sweep!

[mrbig1]

Have we found a pitcher in Hendrickson?

[VeveJones007]

:D

The Rangers broadcasters just said "This is just getting SILLY!"

:D

[tennOsfan]

We need more horrible fielders, apparently.

As much as I wanted other free agents, I have to say that AM made one heck of a deal in getting Wiggington.

[Palmer Esque]

Was that a 1-2-3 inning from Hendrickson? Wow...

Three stellar plays, two by Wiggy.

[JTrea81]

You were saying?

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[LA2]

Have we found a pitcher in Hendrickson?

He's been a good April pitcher in the past.

[El Gordo]

The D is contagious.:clap3:

[8istheman]

And now I say we make the sweep!

Why jinks it?

Go O's.

[isestrex]

lol.. Wow! I had the volume muted- so I looked at Hendrickson's face- and he looked as surprised as anyone he caught that. Crazy! And now I say we make the sweep!

Lol you're forgetting how quickly the Rangers can score runs :rolleyes:

[Hank Scorpio]

Why would anyone try to throw a fastball past Luke Scott when you don't have to?

[Mashed Potatoes]

Trembley says Liz is a bullpen guy, long guy, first guy out of the bullpen kinda guy.

By the way Luke Scott's hair would look great under a lax helmet, the perfect amount of flow.

[LA2]

If B-Rob goes 3 for 3 the rest of the game, he'll have a .500 BA. AJ already has 6 doubles, tied for the ML lead.

[PaulFolk]

Once again, I turn to MLB Network during a commercial, and they're talking about the Orioles. It's as if they know exactly when I'm going to be watching.

Analysts saying they're not sold on the Orioles because of the pitching, but Joe Magrane praised MacPhail, saying the team actually has young talent and is no longer "a collection of spare parts" like it's been in the past. Said they're about to "break out of the doldrums."

[osgolfer]

Hayden Penn 1 1/3 scoreless against Braves so far.

[Flip217]

Off topic, but what exactly is this "Red Energy Patch" I see advertised at the bottom of the thread? Will it help me get chicks? It looks like it will help me get chicks. ;)

[J.D.]

Once again, I turn to MLB Network during a commercial, and they're talking about the Orioles. It's as if they know exactly when I'm going to be watching.

Analysts saying they're not sold on the Orioles because of the pitching, but Joe Magrane praised MacPhail, saying the team actually has young talent and is no longer "a collection of spare parts" like it's been in the past. Said they're about to "break out of the doldrums."

MLB Network, so far, has been incredible. I know it's been said on this site time and time again, but I just started watching it when the season started. They generally show highlights in order of "which game was most exciting," and they give pretty close to equal time and discussion to each team. I know I can watch them and see more than a 20-second highlight video and zero discussion about the Orioles. And if I'm interested, I can see more than that about the Pirates, Royals, and Reds as well.

[Mashed Potatoes]

If Andrus hits a home run or is kicked out of the game guess what the announcers will say!

[isestrex]

Off topic, but what exactly is this "Red Energy Patch" I see advertised at the bottom of the thread? Will it help me get chicks? It looks like it will help me get chicks. ;)

Just don't click on it at work

[Hank Scorpio]

Kinsler is a ballplayer.

[J.D.]

If Andrus hits a home run or is kicked out of the game guess what the announcers will say!

I'm going to guess they'll say something about Mr. Andrus no longer being on the premises.

[laxtonto]

I am starting to think Kinsler might be the best young 2B in the AL...

Hes good.... real good

[BillySmith]

Off topic, but what exactly is this "Red Energy Patch" I see advertised at the bottom of the thread? Will it help me get chicks? It looks like it will help me get chicks. ;)

I just want a chick to stand over me like that.

[24HOR]

Kinsler is a ballplayer.

Who is seeing orange. Guy can hit.

[WEAVERMAN]

The Jackie Robinson tribute jerseys look great. I wish the Orioles would remove the names from the back of their jerseys on a permanent basis.

[murrayfan420]

Hayden Penn 1 1/3 scoreless against Braves so far.

That goes with zero earned in 2 IP Saturday.

[Hank Scorpio]

We have a bunch of pitchers who need a lot of luck to win ballgames.

[J.D.]

The Jackie Robinson tribute jerseys look great. I wish the Orioles would remove the names from the back of their jerseys on a permanent basis.

I think that would be perfectly terrible. I can't stand jerseys in any sport that don't put last names on jerseys.

Izturis with a rare error. We really shouldn't be giving Texas extra outs.

[isestrex]

Wow you mean Izzy is not God? :eek:

[24HOR]

I really wish we could have capitalized with the bases loaded. Close games have more excitement, but not now.

[zff4]

I am starting to think Kinsler might be the best young 2B in the AL...

Hes good.... real good
Thank God he's not on the Rays.

[JTrea81]

Could use the DP ball...

[8istheman]

We have a bunch of pitchers who need a lot of luck to win ballgames.

What boat would = the Orioles SP (- Guts)?


Chinese junk boat

[J.D.]

Well, that's one at least.

Gotta get the hefty Andruw Jones out here and get out of this inning. Then ask Ian Kinsler not to come up to bat anymore.

[Why Not?]

Crap Brian, gotta pick that, at least knock it down.

[mrbig1]

My head hurts.

[BillySmith]

This is such bad baseball. Hendrickson up to 52 pitches and not out of the third. Then a single past BRob. So, basically, Hendrickson might go 1 more inning, 2 max. Just too painful.

[JTrea81]

Now balls 4 and 5 that Markakis swung at in his last AB become all that more crucial...

[Hank Scorpio]

Hendrickson is afraid to throw his fastball.

I guess I can't blame him.

[isestrex]

Rangers doing to us what we did the first night.. hit, hit, hit, hit....

[mrbig1]

Now balls 4 and 5 that Markakis swung at in his last AB become all that more crucial...

Break my heart why don't you.

[24HOR]

We have to stop this right now. A one run game, we can get back in. We can't allow them to get more!

[JTrea81]

Hendrickson is afraid to throw his fastball.

I guess I can't blame him.

Well when he's averaging 86 MPH with it, I'd be afraid to throw it too...

[Ozone]

Man this team struggles when going for the sweep.

[Hank Scorpio]

Now balls 4 and 5 that Markakis swung at in his last AB become all that more crucial...

They do, but it's the third inning.

I'm not hitting the panic button quite yet. It'd hurt to give away 2 more runs right here, though.

[mrbig1]

Need a out.

[Flip217]

They do, but it's the third inning.

I'm not hitting the panic button quite yet. It'd hurt to give away 2 more runs right here, though.

I'm not hitting it yet either, but I have removed the plastic safety cover.

[Hank Scorpio]

Well when he's averaging 86 MPH with it, I'd be afraid to throw it too...

Yeah but you know what, if you bust 'em inside once in awhile with it, you can still throw it.

Uehara did a great job of that his first time out.

We'll see Albers sooner than later, I'd guess. I've seen enough of Hendrickson.

Edit : We'll see Liz sooner than later.

[mrbig1]

Do you guys believe this.:cussing:

[JTrea81]

Well Hendrickson ain't going 6.

Looks like we'll see Albers and Liz tonight...

[JTrea81]

Do you guys believe this.:cussing:

This is what you expect out of Mark Hendrickson. So yes...

[BillySmith]

Do you guys believe this.:cussing:

No. Simon, nuff said, Eaton, nuff said, this is real bad. He can't locate anything.

[zff4]

Have we found a pitcher in Hendrickson?
I'll get back to you on that.

[Hank Scorpio]

Moeller : Dude, throw your fastball!!!

Hendrickson : Are you out of your mind?!??!

[Ozone]

This is what you expect out of Mark Hendrickson. So yes...

And Eaton and Simon....

[blid]

Our defense is killing us

[JTrea81]

Salty swings at another bad pitch for the out.

Let's hope the Orioles can make them regret that...

[Rex Thunder]

That was quite a painful inning to endure- but you know what- Hendrickson battled thru it. An error by Izturis and a play that Roberts makes 8 out of 10 times at least- and he limits the damage. He does get hit hard- but he depends on the defense and that inning I guess the baseball Gods caught up to him after Wiggy looked like Brooks and the lucky catch.

[Ozone]

67 pitches thru 3IP for Hendrickson.

[BillySmith]

I have to wonder what it would be like to be in AM's shoes right now. A real good team on the field, a good bullpen, and this starting rotation mess. I hope he has a miracle in him.

[RShack]

This is what you expect out of Mark Hendrickson. So yes...
If CI and BRob made their plays none of that would've happened. That was a 5-out inning. Even so, it's still a 1-run game.

[mrbig1]

Salty swings at another bad pitch for the out.

Let's hope the Orioles can make them regret that...

He must have watched Nicks last at bat.

[ADZ23]

Hendrickson throws like an old woman

[isestrex]

Good trivia question: Who was the only and therefore the first African American on the 1954 roster?

Anyone know?

[trk001]

Our defense is killing us

What series are you watching? Our D has SAVED us runs. It could be worse than it is, but they're playing damn well. Two flukes in a row does not = :cussing:

[BillySmith]

That was quite a painful inning to endure- but you know what- Hendrickson battled thru it. An error by Izturis and a play that Roberts makes 8 out of 10 times at least- and he limits the damage. He does get hit hard- but he depends on the defense and that inning I guess the baseball Gods caught up to him after Wiggy looked like Brooks and the lucky catch.

But his location is zero.

[El Gordo]

That was quite a painful inning to endure- but you know what- Hendrickson battled thru it. An error by Izturis and a play that Roberts makes 8 out of 10 times at least- and he limits the damage. He does get hit hard- but he depends on the defense and that inning I guess the baseball Gods caught up to him after Wiggy looked like Brooks and the lucky catch.
Izzy 's play was an all or nothing, one very tough chance. BRob's as well.

[RShack]

What series are you watching? Our D has SAVED us runs. It could be worse than it is, but they're playing damn well. Two flukes in a row does not = :cussing:
In general, that's true. But not in that inning. It was a 5-out inning, and that wasn't the P's fault.

[mrbig1]

We can't always count on our line up to bail out our pitching.

[bumblebee]

I have to wonder what it would be like to be in AM's shoes right now. A real good team on the field, a good bullpen, and this starting rotation mess. I hope he has a miracle in him.

Well, this is what he created. He's too pragmatic to have expected a miracle from the starting rotation he put together, so have to believe he's not too surprised. The question is what's his plan b.

[JTrea81]

Benson is starting to settle down...

[mrbig1]

Good trivia question: Who was the only and therefore the first African American on the 1954 roster?

Anyone know?

I give up.

[bigtimepsu]

Good trivia question: Who was the only and therefore the first African American on the 1954 roster?

Anyone know?

Jehosie “Jay” Heard...Lefty pitcher I believe?

[BillySmith]

Well, this is what he created. He's too pragmatic to have expected a miracle from the starting rotation he put together, so have to believe he's not too surprised. The question is what's his plan b.

Exactly. I know his plan A, but I wonder if he cares about this year.

[Mashed Potatoes]

Pop Secret Regular Butter Popcorn or
Pop Secret Homestyle Popcorn?

I need help deciding.

[J.D.]

Pop Secret Regular Butter Popcorn or
Pop Secret Homestyle Popcorn?

I need help deciding.

Homestyle, ftw.

[Hank Scorpio]

Get him out.

When you're walking the #9 batter, you're done.

[Hank Scorpio]

I'll say it again.

Get him out.

[mrbig1]

Is anyone up in the bullpen?

[BillySmith]

That's so pathetic.

[JTrea81]

Might be time for Captain Kirk...

[J.D.]

2 on and no out. I don't see Hendrickson surviving this inning. We need him to.

[Ozone]

Hendrickson is HORRIBLE!!!!

[RShack]

Good trivia question: Who was the only and therefore the first African American on the 1954 roster?

Anyone know?
Didn't know there was one.
It was supposed to be Satchel Paige, but they cut him because they thought BAL was too racist.

[The B&G]

good lord how are you gonna walk the 9 batter with there top 3?

[Hank Scorpio]

That's how you blow ballgames.

[mrbig1]

This game is making me old.

[zff4]

Oh dear, come on, get one, get just one.

[Hank Scorpio]

For the love of all that's holy, Trembley.

TAKE HIM OUT OF THE GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[adamwolff11]

What's going on with B Rob tonight? Bad throw to Aubrey at first, missed a very close on through the hole, and now a terrible throw to Izturis?

[J.D.]

Our defense has saved us plenty of runs this season.

Why do they feel the need to give them back tonight?

[JTrea81]

That's how you blow ballgames.

This game was pretty much blown when Hendrickson was named starter.

I think we can see that his last start was a fluke...

[dslats715]

Wheels on the bus are coming off

[FarmSystem]

Fundamentals is something you say to the fans and reporters when you want to look good as a manager.

[RShack]

Why does it say TEXAS on their home uniforms?

[Why Not?]

I want reliable-glove Brian Roberts back, not that No. 42 guy out there tonight.

[JTrea81]

For the love of all that's holy, Trembley.

TAKE HIM OUT OF THE GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Trembley might be leaving him in to take one for the team...

Sweep? We don't want no stinking sweeps...

[RShack]

This game was pretty much blown when Hendrickson was named starter.

I think we can see that his last start was a fluke...
BS. It was "blown" when we started playing lousy D.

[adamwolff11]

We need to keep this game manageable. We have our 2-3-4 coming up next inning, we can easily get right back in this. Minimize the damage boys..

[J.D.]

This game was pretty much blown when Hendrickson was named starter.

I think we can see that his last start was a fluke...

He should've been out of the previous inning with only the Kinsler homer against him. We made him get 5 outs.

[mrbig1]

Still nobody out.

[isestrex]

Our first 2 "sweep" games were against good pitchers: Burnett and Shields

How are we not winning against Benson? :(

[Palmer Esque]

This game was pretty much blown when Hendrickson was named starter.

I think we can see that his last start was a fluke...

Now, now....

[The Rick]

Unfortunately, while you're only down 2 I don't think you can afford to take Hendrickson out with only 3 IP. I know we've got a fresh Liz & Albers, but the 4th inning is still way to early. I would assume that Hendrickson is the sacrificial lamb tonight.

[Hank Scorpio]

Hendrickson should have been yanked the second he walked Andrus.

[J.D.]

Why does it say TEXAS on their home uniforms?

They changed that going into this season. I'm not sure why they did it. Maybe they want to be different.

[Hank Scorpio]

Unfortunately, while you're only down 2 I don't think you can afford to take Hendrickson out with only 3 IP. I know we've got a fresh Liz & Albers, but the 4th inning is still way to early. I would assume that Hendrickson is the sacrificial lamb tonight.

Why does there have to be a sacrificial lamb? We're only down by 2 runs.

Duck and cover, boys.

[mrbig1]

OMG, we got a out. P.S. I'm now over 2,000 post.

[J.D.]

Hendrickson should have been yanked the second he walked Andrus.

It's not like Andrus is an awful hitter.

I agree with your principle, in general. But #8 and #9 guys are going to draw walks.

[bumblebee]

This is getting very ugly. I wonder if the psychological explanation is there is a subconscious belief by some of the Orioles that they shouldn't be winning this game (or series) and they are subconsciously sabotaging it with poor, sloppy play.

[Brazil Os Fan]

Big mistake here!!!! Bring Liz to face Andruw!!!

[Hank Scorpio]

Sweet lord they are all over Hendrickson's stuff.

Why is he pitching from the stretch?

[The Rick]

Why does there have to be a sacrificial lamb? We're only down by 2 runs.

Duck and cover, boys.

Because of our BP being taxed. Hopefully he can get out of this jam and pitch through the 5th, then it's a different story and it wouldn't be a case of him being a "sacrificial lamb". My point was that even if Texas tacks on a few more runs, I don't think you yank him right away.

I don't even want to think what taking him out now would mean for our BP for the Boston series.

[RShack]

Big mistake here!!!! Bring Liz to face Andruw!!!
Are you really from Brazil?

[isestrex]

Respect for Jonesy right there

[J.D.]

Is it me, or does Hendrickson distinctly lack an out pitch?

Big out there. 2 down. We may get out of this with only a run on the board.

[Hank Scorpio]

I guess. We just called up 2 long relievers. The rest of the bullpen will have 2 consecutive days off.

[Brazil Os Fan]

Are you really from Brazil?

Sim eu sou!!!( Yes I do!!!)

[ghogan]

I would def go to the pen here and get a righty...

[J.D.]

Hendrickson's backed himself into a corner in this at bat.

[isestrex]

Sim eu sou!!!( Yes I do!!!)

Welcome :clap3::clap3:


(the correct english is: "Yes I am" by the way ;))

[zff4]

Meltdown. Trip to the mound please, slow this game down for the fellas.

[ghogan]

Enough of Hendrickson. I wish we had some starters that could go more than 6....

[The Rick]

I guess. We just called up 2 long relievers. The rest of the bullpen will have 2 consecutive days off.

Well, you were right... here comes Liz.

[JTrea81]

That should hopefully end his night...

[mrbig1]

In comes Liz.

[Hank Scorpio]

Shoulda yanked him long ago, IMO.

He had absolutely no stuff tonight. Nothing.

[J.D.]

Oh yeesh. Are we putting Liz on the mound? Really? In a bases-loaded situation? A guy that was... well, calling him wild would be an understatement for how he was last year.

I don't think I'm ready for Liz yet this year.

[The B&G]

i had confidence in Sarfate yesterday and i have confidence in Liz tonight, lets hope for the same results.

[camdencrazy74]

This might get ugly.

[Hank Scorpio]

This is yer ballgame right here, IMO.

Huge spot for Liz.

[The Rick]

Welcome back Liz, welcome back. It was nice knowing you.

[ghogan]

Well that went poorly....

[Hank Scorpio]

Ballgame, g'night all.

[J.D.]

First :cussing: pitch.

[mrbig1]

Goodnight.

[isestrex]

Daniel Cabrera 2.0 strikes again

[RShack]

If that last hit off of Hendrickson had gone 10 feet further he would've been out of it. The box score shows 3ER, but that's only because they didn't ring up BRob for an E. It should be just 2 ER.

I can't believe everybody here was fussing at the P. We knew he was marginal. With standard good-D, we'd be up 3-2.

Oooops. Salami. I guess Hendrickson would have done worse?

[JTrea81]

Now who didn't see that coming, honestly?

[Civ]

Same old Liz...

[Ozone]

We keep hearing that we have to protect the bullpen. How can they say that and justify running Hendrickson and Eaton out there?

[camdencrazy74]

I hate when I'm right....

Everyone seems to forget that Liz sucks.

[TonySoprano]

The Rangers would like to welcome back Liz to the big leagues.

[J.D.]

Well. Guess the best we can hope for is that it doesn't shatter Liz' confidence.

Why must we get blown out in our losses?

[EddieO's21]

Welcome back Mr. Liz, welcome back

[The Rick]

Now who didn't see that coming, honestly?

You were begging for Hendrickson to come out for several batters now... so, you?

[bobmc]

Can anyone say 30-3? ;)

[murrayfan420]

Same old Liz is right.

[JTrea81]

If that last hit off of Hendrickson had gone 10 feet further he would've been out of it. The box score shows 3ER, but that's only because they didn't ring up BRob for an E. It should be just 2 ER.

I can't believe everybody here was fussing at the P. We knew he was marginal. With standard good-D, we'd be up 3-2.

Oooops. I guess Hendrickson would have done worse?

Now it's going to show a whole lot more...

[The B&G]

lol well talk about welcome back to the majors, first pitch grand slam.

[threedaysrest]

You've got to be kidding. Are we sure Radhames doesn't translate to "horrible"?

[The Rick]

The Rangers would like to welcome back Liz to the big leagues.

By helping to send him back to the minors... ;)

[BaltiJo]

We keep hearing that we have to protect the bullpen. How can they say that and justify running Hendrickson and Eaton out there?

Who would you propose replace them?

[murrayfan420]

Our pitching is embarassing.

[J.D.]

Now it's going to show a whole lot more...

Yep. 4 out of the 9 runs.

So, that's 5 runs that never should've crossed the plate had our defense played like our defense tonight.

Let's attack Hendrickson, though.

[JTrea81]

I still think this offense can come back. But Hendrickson should be taken out of the rotation...

[ghogan]

Same old Liz is right.

It's frustrating but how about giving the guy more than one pitch before we judge his season.....

I would rather give him innings than some others currently on the staff

[J.D.]

I still think this offense can come back. But Hendrickson should be taken out of the rotation...

And replaced with...?

[BaltiJo]

If we only do this every 3rd game, we could still end up with a pretty decent record.

[statman]

We have lost every game that Moeller has started...Hendrickson had a good outing with Zaun behind the plate...could it be that Moeller doesn't know how to call a game effectively?

[threedaysrest]

Over-under on the final score, folks? TEX 31, BAL 3?

[EddieO's21]

wow...this is going to be a long long year with this pitching

[JTrea81]

Yep. 4 out of the 9 runs.

So, that's 5 runs that never should've crossed the plate had our defense played like our defense tonight.

Let's attack Hendrickson, though.

You've got to make your pitches. Hendrickson should have never walked the leadoff hitter to start that rally. And he just couldn't execute after that.

[adamwolff11]

I really, really, reallly want to like Liz. I want to believe some of the good things I've read, or some of the posters who are big on him. He just looks terrible in every opportunity he's given. His control is mediocre, and his stuff doesn't even look that good...

[RShack]

Now it's going to show a whole lot more...
Right now, Gameday is showing him w/ 9 R but just 2 ER... plus 2 E... which seems right to me... so, did they ring up BRob after all?

EDIT: Yep, they gave him a throwing-E... it just took a while for them to do it.

[JTrea81]

And replaced with...?

David Hernandez