Jagwar

He's the poster child for Robo-ump

I think Gunnar just did

This home plate ump has called at least 6-7 strikes on the O's that were clearly out of the zone.

Or, he could strike out again.

Here he has a chance to prove us as irrational

In his last 6 games with plate appearances Stowers is 0-18 with 6 K's. Playoff teams need players who can produce, and he just isn't cutting it. The O's don't have to give up on him, but they also can't afford to throw away ABs for a player who struggles to hit ML pitching.

I can't wait until MLB goes to an auto strike zone system. I have noticed so many pitches off the plate being called strikes this year.

He's just not showing signs of being able to hit ML pitching. There is no guarantee that Cowser will do better, but the O's have to try something else

If this was last year I'd be inclined to give Stowers more ABs. But this year is about wins and the playoffs, and 2 for 28 with 10 Ks means the O's have to try another option.

Noted this at the end of the game thread last night. My fiance watched the hug between Adley and the Mountain and said, "They're like the cutest little couple!"

My fiance just noted the hug between Adley and the Mountain. "They're like the cutest little couple!"

Still a bit elevated and the command isn't quite there.

What's a CD?

Extreme is a very underrated band. Nuno Bettencourt in particular is at the very least a top 10 guitarist in style and technical skill

Motley Crue

Oh... my... word... Might be the play of the year from Santander in terms of game situation

He should after 2 BBs put him close to 100 pitches

If you had only two options for play by play... between Scott Garceau and Jim Hunter...

He's only at 82 pitches

He's no Scott Garceau

He has been putting some good swings on pitches lately. Seems like he is chasing less a bit?

Hey you blokes! Sorry I'm late, happy Saturday!

Ortiz is on the 40 man, so it is more likely he will be back. Cowser and Westburg are not on the 40 man. Maybe you could move Seth Johnson to the 60 day IL, but so far Elias hasn't show that he is willing to remove someone from the 40 man to clear any spots.

Or... if Means is effective when he returns, maybe GRod moves to the pen for the playoffs.

Maybe Elias trades Bautista at the deadline like he did Lopez (Ducks)