vs. RANGERS 8/22

[Big#3fan]

Seriously do people think Arrieta is worse than Hunter?

I mean... really.

Hunter has had some gems too. Both are just very up and down, not consistent at all.

[WEAVERMAN]

C'mon Manny, RBI time.

[jjnono]

Good news is that neither Hunter or Gregg will be with the team next season. And Hunter might not be with the team past tomorrow... It's true the Rangers mash on our guys, but I'd like to put up 5 more runs tonight just to have something in their ear for next year...

[bluedog]

So I have a theory. Hear me out.

Buck knew Hunter was going to throw like dog ____ and put together a dud lineup with this in mind... thoughts?

I don't buy this. I simply can't imagine Buck giving away a game on purpose.

[RavNMadMan]

To be fair, Tommy Hunter and Gregg are not really representative of the staff.

Ok then why not pull Hunter earlier AND bring in someone besides Gregg?

[WEAVERMAN]

Let's get some good ABs.

[brianod]

I would hope this is the last we see of Tommy Hunter. Much like Gregg of last year, his complete ineptitude is somewhat obscured by the occasional good performance. I could care less if we have to cut him completely or simply demote him but he needs to be gone for the rest of the year.

[WEAVERMAN]

Do something good Robert. Oh no, Romero is up.

[bluedog]

Another at bat where the pitcher gets an out without ever throwing more than one or two strikes. The O's hitters are going to get less and less to hit until they start forcing opposing pitchers to actually throw strikes.

[Big#3fan]

Buck's given up on this game. Romero getting loose. Doesn't want to tax the BP

[Malike]

Romero up. They literally could score 30 runs again tonight.

[MDK02]

With Hunter starting we had about a 5 percent chance of winning this game.

[brianod]

Do something good Robert. Oh no, Romero is up.

lol. Perfect time for him. Are we trying to rival our 30 runs of a few years ago?

[El Gordo]

I did not realize this was the anniversary of the 30-3 debacle. I hope we don't score 3 runs.

[Il BuonO]

I'm gonna quote this one again. If this is really what the deal was tonight, no one should be surprised that Tommy got blown up in the 4th.

And, contrary to popular opinion at the moment, I'm personally not ready to bury Tommy just yet. This year's history shows that almost every guy we've thrown up our hands on has come back when needed badly, and contributed.

Problem is, he's not a starter. He has a FB with little to no movement and a CB which isn't very good. The cutter he throws less and less and he has no change. His lack of variety is a one way ticket to the bullpen where maybe he can come out with a higher velocity for one or two innings.