Ongoing lineup thread for 2013

[Redskins Rick]

Earl Weaver made decisions based on that type of data.

Correct, except for Roenicke and Lowenstein.

[El Gordo]

Earl Weaver made decisions based on that type of data.

You mean against a RHP Buck had other options than Wieters and Nick? Is Clevenger a LH bat? Dickerson over Nick? Better check those match ups.

[LA2]

Nick had a good game, it still doesn't mean he should have been leading off.

Nick's slash line vs. Sabathia is (as of today, after the game) .296 .325 .408 .733 in 71 ABs. Last year and this combined, it's even better, but only in terms of BA and OBP, not power, which argues for leading off: .333 .357 .407 .765. Besides, what with the season-ending HBP from Sabathia last year, maybe Buck thought Nick wd be on a mission against him; in the post-game MASN interview, you cd see some signs that the normally unexpressive Nick is still upset he missed the playoff drive last year.

[Redskins Rick]

Roch Kubatko ‏<s>@</s>masnRoch <small class="time">6m

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[Redskins Rick]

• Roch Kubatko ‏<s>@</s>masnRoch <small class="time">14m </small>

  <s>#</s>orioles have won 5 in a row vs. LH starters. Were 19-23 in their 1st 42 games vs. them. Face Pettitte tomorrow and Huff Thursday

• Roch Kubatko ‏<s>@</s>masnRoch <small class="time">15m </small>

  Last night?s win marked the 1st first time in O's history they struck out 10 or more without walking a batter in a 9-inning game vs NYY

[OFFNY]

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BALTIMORE ORIOLES O (vs. YANKEES, 9/11)

Brian Roberts - 2B

Manny Machado - 3B

Chris Davis - 1B

Adam Jones - CF

Danny Valencia - DH

Matt Wieters - C

J.J. Hardy - SS

Michael Morse - RF

Nate McLouth - LF

Scott Feldman - RHP (12-10, 3.54 ERA)

[5-4, 3.63 ERA] O(ORIOLES) OO [7-6, 3.46 ERA] O(CUBS)

OPPOSING PITCHER

Andy Pettitte - LHP (10-9, 4.03 ERA)

http://baseballpress.com/lineup.php

[Can_of_corn]

It's a baby not a benching.

[waroriole]

Valencia must have no ability to play the OF.

[Redskins Rick]

From our Man on the Scene, Roch:

Michael Morse is starting in right field. Danny Valencia is batting fifth as the designated hitter.

Left-hander Andy Pettitte is 28-6 with a 3.52 ERA in 44 career games against the Orioles. He's 16-4 with a 4.11 ERA in 24 appearances at Camden Yards.

Adam Jones is 9-for-26 (.346) with a triple against Pettitte. Morse is 4-for-9. J.J. Hardy is 3-for-25 (.120) with a double and triple.

[Redskins Rick]

Valencia must have no ability to play the OF.

I believe thats the case, I remember it was talked about in OH before, his inability to play the OF.

[MDK02]

I hope Morse can contribute a bit tonight, he hasn't done much since his first game with us.

[mpw142]

I guess Buck must figure Wieters is young and can catch the rest of the way. What's the point of having a backup when Buck's can't pencil anyone but Wieters into the lineup? Since he's been performing so well lately. He tired? Nah. Dinged up? nope. It's Wieters or no one! I just wonder sometimes......

[weams]

I believe thats the case, I remember it was talked about in OH before, his inability to play the OF.

Danny is not an Outfielder. He is not really a corner infielder. Flaherty would got to right first.

[Redskins Rick]

posting this here, since they are playing the birds.

• Bryan Hoch ‏<s>@</s>BryanHoch <small class="time">7m </small>
  Derek Jeter is going on the DL. His season is over.
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[Redskins Rick]

Baltimore Orioles

Norris has elbow discomfort, Hammel to step in

Orioles right-hander Bud Norris is dealing with right elbow discomfort and will have his turn in the rotation skipped in favor of Jason Hammel on Friday night in Toronto.