Bottom line we need a real closer.

[TonySoprano]

Since this thread was started, 9/9 in saves (10G), 0.00 ERA, WHIP 0.430, K/BB 6.50.

Game log

DATE	OPP	DEC	IP 	H 	ER 	BB 	SO 19-Jul	@OAK 	S(16) 	0.1	0	0	0	121-Jul	@LAA 	S(17) 	1	0	0	0	122-Jul	@LAA 	S(18) 	1	0	0	0	225-Jul	@SEA 	S(19) 	1	0	0	0	127-Jul	@SEA 	S(20) 	1	0	0	0	329-Jul	LAA 		1	1	0	0	130-Jul	LAA 	S(21) 	1	1	0	0	11-Aug	SEA 	S(22) 	1	0	0	0	03-Aug	SEA 	S(23) 	1	0	0	1	17-Aug	@TOR	S(24)	1	0	0	1	2

[weams]

Hey birdland, sometimes it just sucks to be right, right?

Why don't you bump this thread???

He's getting thumped on. Please don't poke the stick.

[Norfolk orioles]

Let the record show that ME, the person who is unfairly characterized as a whiner and "hand ringer", was completely and absolutely in Britton's corner when he blew that save. The guy is terrific even when he blows another and he might some day.I think he's a huge upgrade over Johnson and I didn't think I would've said that at the beginning of the season.

Unfairly is a strong word.

[weams]

Yes, I got that.... and you you think "Britton as closer" works for you now, correct?

I'm impressed.

[Guest]

Since this thread was started, 9/9 in saves (10G), 0.00 ERA, WHIP 0.430, K/BB 6.50.

Game log

DATE	OPP	DEC	IP 	H 	ER 	BB 	SO 19-Jul	@OAK 	S(16) 	0.1	0	0	0	121-Jul	@LAA 	S(17) 	1	0	0	0	122-Jul	@LAA 	S(18) 	1	0	0	0	225-Jul	@SEA 	S(19) 	1	0	0	0	127-Jul	@SEA 	S(20) 	1	0	0	0	329-Jul	LAA 		1	1	0	0	130-Jul	LAA 	S(21) 	1	1	0	0	11-Aug	SEA 	S(22) 	1	0	0	0	03-Aug	SEA 	S(23) 	1	0	0	1	17-Aug	@TOR	S(24)	1	0	0	1	2

so reverse jinx?

[oriolesmagic9]

Britton is the man. Not much more he can do to convince people of that. If people here still want someone else; I have to question what color the sky is on the planet they live on.

[xian4]

Have a look at the final play of last night, Zach looks as if he is feeling something as he runs over to first base. Hope I'm wrong !!

[Guest]

Have a look at the final play of last night, Zach looks as if he is feeling something as he runs over to first base. Hope I'm wrong !!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Zach Britton caught his spike coming off the mound covering on final play. Tweaked ankle a bit, but told me after game he's fine. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Orioles?src=hash">#Orioles</a></p>— Eduardo A. Encina (@EddieInTheYard) <a href="

">August 8, 2014</a></blockquote>

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[PA724_Oriole]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Zach Britton caught his spike coming off the mound covering on final play. Tweaked ankle a bit, but told me after game he's fine. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Orioles?src=hash">#Orioles</a></p>— Eduardo A. Encina (@EddieInTheYard) <a href="

">August 8, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Hunter coming back to the ninth!

[Frobby]

Britton has reeled off 12 straight saves since this thread was started, and tonight his save rate hit 90% (27/30). Is he a real closer yet?

[El Gordo]

Britton has reeled off 12 straight saves since this thread was started, and tonight his save rate hit 90% (27/30). Is he a real closer yet?

He's one blown save away from people calling for his head again. But yes IMO he is a real closer.

[weams]

He's one blown save away from people calling for his head again. But yes IMO he is a real closer.

He has had a great half a season.

[murph]

Britton has reeled off 12 straight saves since this thread was started, and tonight his save rate hit 90% (27/30). Is he a real closer yet?

Yes, yes he is and this team is so real I can barely contain myself. Chen, Pearce, Cruz, Jones, Britton all bringing it tonight!

[scOtt]

Yes, yes he is and this team is so real I can barely contain myself. Chen, Pearce, Cruz, Jones, Britton all bringing it tonight!

Boy howdy!

[OFFNY]

Boy, howdy!

Masculine itching, Scott ???

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