vs. Astros, 5/31

[Flash- bd]

Agreed, though I think he's vulnerable when paired with Hunter (i.e., Hunter is bad, and Bordick's relative inexperience leaves him with even less to say than guys like Palmer in the same position).

The problem there is that the two of them together tend to sound like a couple of lame suburban dads transported from the 1950s. Lots of gee whizs and holy cows, and very awkward, meek attempts at "humor".

Not that that's totally without its charms. Especially Bordick. He's just so swell. He's really super. A heck of a guy, the kind you wouldn't barely even think about offering a kindly invitation to a nice family outing in the park.

[MrOrange82]

I humbly disagree. I find Gary Thorne the most annoying Orioles announcer ever. Of course, I grew up with Chuck Thompson who makes any broadcaster sound like an amateur.

Spoiled much?

[jjnono]

I'll be an infrequent drop in today... But man the O's need this one. Figured I'd try to do my part... Tillman shaky so far?

[Jonesy10]

Does the ump seem more generous on the breaking ball for Kuchel? I mena it looked like Chris threw one in the same spot and was called a ball. Getting the low strike too.

Seems like there's been a lot of inconsistency with the strike zone this road trip. But it's probably been both ways. Honestly most umps just seem...not very good.

[scOtt]

Tillman completely hit or miss with the curve.

[tntoriole]

Spoiled much?

Very. When Vin Scully finally retires, most Dodger fans will probably never be able to listen to a broadcaster again.

[MrOrange82]

The problem there is that the two of them together tend to sound like a couple of lame suburban dads transported from the 1950s. Lots of gee whizs and holy cows, and very awkward, meek attempts at "humor".

Not that that's totally without its charms. Especially Bordick. He's just so swell. He's really super. A heck of a guy, the kind you wouldn't barely even think about offering a kindly invitation to a nice family outing in the park.

Mike Bordick tans in technicolor.

[terps19]

Poundin pedialyte so should be good in a hour or so- its just not for baby; good for daddy

with a bit of vodka to speed up the process

[scOtt]

Seems like there's been a lot of inconsistency with the strike zone this road trip. But it's probably been both ways. Honestly most umps just seem...not very good.

Don't know about them vs. us but a pretty big zone so far.

[MrOrange82]

Very. When Vin Scully finally retires, most Dodger fans will probably never be able to listen to a broadcaster again.

I'm amazed he's been at it for this long. Quite a life.

[LoyalBirdFan]

George Springer.... George? Not a whole lot of Georges around these days, unless they are 70 years old.

back to the ball game :wedge:

[Guest]

https://mtc.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/F8395DD3D81084322866876801024_2dab3dd655e.0.3.3901828364109600412.mp4?versionId=_cOb6Jtnr5azCIVRaxZGMtjT_c4FvKSJ

[scOtt]

Two curves two strikes.

[SteveA]

Well, I guess that answers that question... we are buyers, not sellers.

Welcome to the organization, Mr. Ramirez:

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/ramirra02.shtml

[jjnono]

MLB tells me Tillman is throwing knuckle curves. I didn't realize that was in his arsenal.