vs. Mariners 7/27

[OsEatAlEast]

Hmmm, you know I've been questioning this one thing lately. Do you all think Crowley would have this offense in better shape than Presley? When Crowley was here we just didn't have the talent. Now we have a handful of guys with talent not living up to potential.

[WEAVERMAN]

Good job by MG, now let's really get it going offense. The middle of the order is up, DO SOMETHING.

[Billy Button]

Well for starters, he's been a very good defender and he's hit some very big HR's on the road this year and clearly, management thinks he will hit better THIS year with more at bats,and he will. I think he's a player learning on the job. More than that, Ryan Flaherty hit his way out of the starting lineup.We don't have better alternatives.

I know but why can't this organization develop Major League ready hitters when they get here? I mean back in the day, he wouldn't even get a sniff at being on the Major League roster let alone starting. Let's face it Mr. Firestone, Flaherty and Schoop shouldn't be in the Major Leagues. Flaherty's glove keeps him here but that old adage about shaking a tree and fifty good gloves fall out in the minors is true. Hard to believe the O's can't find one that can hit at least .250. Maybe Billy is just frustrated.

[Malike]

Time for the best BP in the league to make its appearance.

[schittenden]

Trying to take my job ???

You bastard.

Don't want it. Just thinking about all of the handwringing earlier about his pitch count.

[WEAVERMAN]

New pitcher, he'll be off his game, let's light him up.

[Malike]

I know but why can't this organization develop Major League ready hitters when they get here? I mean back in the day, he wouldn't even get a sniff at being on the Major League roster let alone starting. Let's face it Mr. Firestone, Flaherty and Schoop shouldn't be in the Major Leagues. Flaherty's glove keeps him here but that old adage about shaking a tree and fifty good gloves fall out in the minors is true. Hard to believe the O's can't find one that can hit at least .250. Maybe Billy is just frustrated.

Sad thing is, Flaherty is a better hitter than Schoop is.

[WEAVERMAN]

Time for the best BP in the league to make its appearance.

Their results won't be good today.

[tntoriole]

I need some context for that stat. I mean, all teams are going to do worse in games they don't hit HRs than in games that they do. So we have 9 wins where we didn't hit a HR, and 47 where we did. Sounds extreme, but I'd be curious to know what the league average is.

Good point. Oakland has 17 out of their 64 wins without a home run. tigers with 13 wins out of 57 without a homer.

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[OFFNY]

Well for starters, he's been a very good defender and he's hit some very big HR's on the road this year and clearly, management thinks he will hit better THIS year with more at bats,and he will. I think he's a player learning on the job. More than that, Ryan Flaherty hit his way out of the starting lineup.We don't have better alternatives.

As a Rookie, Thus Far:

Good defense.

Occasional power.

Horrible O.B.P.

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He has the potential.

I like Schoop. A lot. But then, everybody here knows that.

I like Schoop a lot, also.

Not everybody here knows that.

[SteveA]

I'm beginning to hate this Chris Taylor guy. And not just because he's a Wahoo.

[SteveA]

New pitcher, he'll be off his game, let's light him up.

Chris hit the ball hard, just right at someone.

Hardy doubles down the line.

Another hit or two might qualify as "lighting him up". Let's do it!

[Billy Button]

Has Hunter said anything about modest two-game hitting streaks yet?

[Ori-Al]

I like Schoop. A lot. But then everyone here knows that.

He can't spell OBP, so he fits right in on this team.

Maybe that will improve in the future.

[WEAVERMAN]

You need a solid AB here MM, let's go.