vs. TWINS 4/8

[SrMeowMeow]

What are you babbling about? Doumit is terrible. You test him.

Sorry, it's stupid. I had a mini-seizure when the announcers said Showalter wanted to be "unpredictable" with his baserunning calls. Just because it worked doesn't mean it was smart.

[Satyr3206]

It's Hammel time.

[oh-wee-ohs]

Buck said he wanted to get guys in games early, and so far he's been a man of his word. Everyone on the bench (I think) has gotten into a game so far, Chavez is leading off and Betemit is playing 3rd.

Starting to think Buck wanted it that way last year and Andy was making him a slave to the lineup card.

[mikegallo]

Wilson Betemit can flat out hit.

HAHA sometimes he is a decent hitter but hopefully he has a career year these next two years.

[Remember The Alomar]

Sorry, it's stupid. I had a mini-seizure when the announcers said Showalter wanted to be "unpredictable" with his baserunning calls. Just because it worked doesn't mean it was smart.

It was far from dumb. I'll be the first to criticize Buck when he does something "Buck," but over the past few games I've really liked how he has managed.

[Can_of_corn]

Starting to think Buck wanted it that way last year and Andy was making him a slave to the lineup card.

I think Buck was in favor of the Vlad signing, which is what basically handcuffed him all season.

[SrMeowMeow]

It was far from dumb. I'll be the first to criticize Buck when he does something "Buck," but over the past few games I've really liked how Buck has managed.

How about that hit-and-run where Endy Chavez somehow magicked up an infield hit? Was that smart or dumb? (Hint: dumb!)

[ShaneDawg85]

Darn it Palmer, couldn't you have waited till this inning was over to make reference that Hammel hasn't ::cough cough::!

[MarylandAaron]

HAHA sometimes he is a decent hitter but hopefully he has a career year these next two years.

Check out his career stats. The guy has always been a really good hitter.

[Orioles0615]

So I just noticed the box score

[MarylandAaron]

!!!6 outs away!!!

[allquixotic]

Ah, they said "Pitching a no-hitter!" on the broadcast... what the heck... that's totally jinxing it

Still, 7 complete with a no-no thus far is an absolute masterpiece by O's standards (and by the standards of most other ball clubs)... whether or not we end up with a CG No-No it was still a marvel of pitching.

[Remember The Alomar]

How about that hit-and-run where Endy Chavez somehow magicked up an infield hit? Was that smart or dumb? (Hint: dumb!)

It was whatever. When it comes to criticizing managers, you need to pick your battles. Quality is low across the board. As long as he's not bunting or Trembley-ing the bullpen, I'm happy.

[Il BuonO]

Love it, get's behind 3-1 to arguably their best hitter and he makes him roll over weakly.

[Can_of_corn]

Wouldn't it have been a GIDP if they hadn't been running?

Considering they couldn't even get the runner at first I don't think so.