vs. TWINS, 4/07

[mlaws9]

It's always like this with these minor-leaguey type guys. Sometimes it feels like they could promote the AAA equipment manager to pitch against the O's and he'd go a complete game and only give up 2 or 3.

Yes and it's a day game against a LHP. Pre-2012, a loss here would've been pretty much a lock.

[InsideCoroner]

I liked the Thorne comment about both teams first-pitch swinging in a perceived rush to get through the game: "You can see the frequent flyer miles piling up as both teams get ready to disembark."

[Il BuonO]

He's only given up one real hit. The other is a misplay "hit". Still, walking the number 9 hitter is inexcusable.

Yeah, that is one of my pet peeves. Roberts might be an exception, but Florimon should be attacked every time. Make him put the ball in play.

[mrbig1]

I'll take it.

[Rex Thunder]

It's truly amazing some of the hits Adam JOnes is getting. Shoulda struck out yesterday, but gets a kind call and goes up the middle. A swinging bunt single. That ball finding a hole... It's like he's playing with a magic ball right now.

[Il BuonO]

Yes and it's a day game against a LHP. Pre-2012, a loss here would've been pretty much a lock.

I used to hate the Trembley lineup card on a Sunday.

[OriolesandTerps]

Anyone else think our starters are struggling because they didn't face that many major league hitters in spring?

I was wondering this last night. Seem awfully rusty. What's the bullpen's excuse?

[mrbig1]

Buck should send AJ to stay out of the DP.

[Can_of_corn]

Casilla, Flaherty not much of a second base option, at least not so far. I wish we had made a trade or a signing for a real bat at second base.

Well Roy when you already have over 10 million tied up in one position...

[Rex Thunder]

He's only given up one real hit. The other is a misplay "hit". Still, walking the number 9 hitter is inexcusable.

While I agree with this, I also feel that top pitchers also don't want to theo meatballs to a number 9 hitter, and let him get a hit. They probably expect to get a number 9 hitter to swing at borderline balls, and get themselves out. I'm hoping Hammel's thinking is simply, he'll either get himself out, or I'll work myself out of it, but I'm NOT throwing him a center cut meatball and giving him a chance at a hit.

Just a thought... cuz number 9 hitters do seem to get walked often, and by great pitchers.

[Winter]

Casilla, Flaherty not much of a second base option, at least not so far. I wish we had made a trade or a signing for a real bat at second base.

Profar?

[Winter]

At least our pitching don't look as horrible as the Blue Jays

[WEAVERMAN]

We need some runs NOW.

[Il BuonO]

I rarely if ever disagree with Palmer's analysis but Mauer looked like he just dropped a knee there. He did not "center his body" though it doesn't matter, it's still a wild pitch.

[Rex Thunder]

Casilla, Flaherty not much of a second base option, at least not so far. I wish we had made a trade or a signing for a real bat at second base.

I had high hopes for Flaherty (assuming Roberts didn't last, which ummm... yeah). Still early, and he only got to play 2 games.