vs. D-RAYS, 5/31

[Can_of_corn]

I think Buck said Norris will start.

He did.

He does have one more rehab start.

[Emory Eagle]

Well, we need baserunners. Maybe tell them to crowd the plate and try for HBP. Seems like the only way we can get on base these days.

[Il BuonO]

Kept looking back at the runner also. Maybe it had no impact but it was driving me crazy.

With two outs there's really no reason not to focus on the hitter there. The guy at 2B is already in scoring position and he isn't risking being thrown out at 3B trying to steal.

[Rene88]

That ball in LF was a play that had to be made. The concept of players playing out of position has cost this team dearly all year, and it did today.Yet, we don't have better options right now.

How about Henry U or Alvarez? Both are possibly better options defensively. I know Henry has limited range however...

Regardless, I heard DD might be looking for someone...but who...

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[scOtt]

How does one team get so unlucky? How many bloop hits have we had against us that scored runs? Rays have a .571 BABIP. That's why they are winning this game. Make no mistake. Everything they hit falls in the last 2 days. Complete opposite of the Orioles.

.571 for this series? Wow!

[tntoriole]

We have 3 competent, though not great, starters in Chen, Gonzo and Ubaldo. And then we have two black holes. Either the black holes improve (and quickly) or this season is going to go south in a hurry.

[BohKnowsBmore]

Time to get to work boys. Delmon coming up likely.

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[TonySoprano]

It was 5.20 on June 5 last year.

Yes, I am concerned. He is pitching poorly. Walking a lot of guys, falling behind.

But he went from 5.20 on June 5 last year to 3 point something for the season, so I wouldn't say its time to panic.

And it was 4.63 through May last year. When it's June 5th we'll talk again.

[Emory Eagle]

We should have bottled up some of those runs we scored in that crazy game against Boston earlier. We've hit rough times.

[clapdiddy]

Paredes coming back down to earth. He needs a day off.

[25 Nuggets]

This team is so bad right now it's an accomplishment they're only two games under .500

[Rene88]

Jimmy P needs a day off badly Buck. When your player is shaking his head while batting, not a good sign.

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[Il BuonO]

So when does Tillman's performance so far this season become something we consider doing something about?

If they are fine bringing back Bud, Tillman will have some more rope before they cut bait. He's not a FA like Norris, they have him under control.

[tntoriole]

The Paredes wad is shot! The book is around on him. He may not get another hit for a month. Time for him to sit.

[eddie83]

Thank God we have a hard working hitting coach, things will change.....

Just getting frustrated, can't pull pitches on outside corners.