O-The-Memories

Franco is maddening to watch sometimes, I think we are seeing the reason why a guy that was that highly acclaimed could be had for very little. I think he has 4 errors so far, and also that baserunning blunder hurt too. If he stops walking then we have a real problem (as much of a problem as a non-contending team can have at least).

I think Lakins got squeezed too, but between the walks and errors it's tough to win a game like this.

Give him some time, he has talent and proved that he can be an effective starter when he is pitching well. If he doesn't pan out it will really hurt, because it will make it even more likely that we didn't receive much of a return from our firesale of talent.

Awesome start and I am thrilled that we look like we have some legit potential this year to develop talent. I really hope Hays isn't out already though.

What a series! As O's fans we have to take the good days when we get them. It's so hard to sweep a division opponent on the road, so I'm thrilled.

You could make a roster from ex-Orioles that would be a real threat to win the entire World Series in my opinion. Bullpen would be lights out if everyone is healthy, no really great starters but lots of depth, and a very good offense overall.

Man, that was close.

Ruiz having himself a great day! Let's hope this is what breaks him out of the slump.

Nunez again thrown out. Did he break out of the box quickly or did he run slowly because he thought he hit a HR?

Good Lord has Pillar been great this series. He has had a good career, but man, he has been killing us.

If we lose, blame RISP. I can't believe that we have squandered so many chances with runners at second with no outs.

Santander is our MVP so far for sure.

Wow, that was crazy!

That's right Rio! Speaking of one of the younger guys with some upside, Ruiz comes through!

It will be beyond frustrating if we cannot get a run out of all these chances.

If it's the free game of the week on MLB TV, could they at least relax the blackout rules so I could watch live for once? They are losing out on so much money, because I would gladly pay the yearly cost if I could actually, you know, use the product. I love seeing some new guys get shots on the roster. Valaika did show some power in Colorado, so maybe he catches lightning in a bottle again this year. Love seeing Mountcastle and some of the younger guys get a shot.

Pillar used to be great defensively. and I guess he still has it unfortunately. Sucks to rob the one guy I really want to see get a hit.

Sounds like the defense saved us a run that inning which I love to hear. That's something that we have been missing on our team.

Man, Cobb was doing so well too.

Was it even close at home? Listening on the radio and they made it seem like it was a bad decision to send him.

Should be hitting Perez tonight, his stuff hasn't seemed great.

I appreciate the post, but in my lifetime none of those pitchers have been as bad as Carroll so far. His ERA is insane, along with being wild. He's pitched two innings and given up 12 earned runs, much worse than anyone in the list above. He was atrocious in 17 innings last year with a WHIP of 2 and an ERA of 9. He shouldn't be anywhere near our roster.

We didn't have anyone else who could pinch hit on the bench? If Davis was the only option (which I really don't think he was), then it was the right call I suppose. Mullins is even worse with the bat than Davis. I wish we could get rid of both since neither brings value to the club.

I love the fact that we fought back and that we have consistently hit elite pitching. But we didn't deserve to win this game.

The announcers on Orioles radio are now openly saying things like "That wasn't even a good swing, he just kind of flicked his wrists and was still behind on the fastball. That being said, Davis did have a good at bat before doing what comes naturally to him.