Manny Machado...

[LookitsPuck]

Well there you go. The guy's got explosive knees and people want to throw nine figures at him.

Bionic knees now.

[OFFNY]

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Manny Machado became the 3rd player in the last 50 years to lead off both the 1st and 2nd innings with a home run.

The other 2 were Chad Curtis for the Tigers (5/28/95). and Stan Javier for the Giants (4/11/99.)

https://twitter.com/masnroch

The opportunities to even do this are pretty rare though, since you have to have exactly 9 men come to the plate in the first inning to even have a chance to do so ...... it sounded neat, though.

[weams]

Reimold should lead off,if I had my way thats what Id do.

Nolan struck out on three pitches from an independent league outfielder.

[Redskins Rick]

Nolan struck out on three pitches from an independent league outfielder.

I think Nolan will be leading off, I think Scott G said, that Buck was just bringing Nolan around slow.

[Aristotelian]

Until this year, I was not fully sold on Manny's bat. Now he is really putting it all together. Even adding the occasional stolen base. Exceeding all expectations.

Goldschmidt is putting on a show in the NL. 27 years old but only one more year service time than Manny.

[Orioles4Life21]

Since you brought up the C word, if he stays healthy he will finish with better numbers, save the streak. Sorry Cal.

Still on that "Sorry Brooksie" thing huh?

[Barnaby Graves]

Bionic knees now.

Do we trust that the issues are solved? I don't think a lot of people know that except the docs and management. The health of his legs is usually influential on whether or not I want him to be paid off. Two freak knee injuries in two years. That's the kind of thing you look back on 4 years into a guy's big contract and you say "why didn't we see the warning signs." On the other hand if that can be used to get him for 6 years at a good rate than I'm fine with that. I have no contention that this guy is a phenomenal baseball player.

Still on that "Sorry Brooksie" thing huh?

If that was his reference that's pretty funny Gordo :laughlol:

[Orioles4Life21]

Do we trust that the issues are solved? I don't think a lot of people know that except the docs and management. The health of his legs is usually influential on whether or not I want him to be paid off. Two freak knee injuries in two years. That's the kind of thing you look back on 4 years into a guy's big contract and you say "why didn't we see the warning signs." On the other hand if that can be used to get him for 6 years at a good rate than I'm fine with that. I have no contention that this guy is a phenomenal baseball player.

If that was his reference that's pretty funny Gordo :laughlol:

I guarantee it was since I've seen Gordo make the reference about 30 times since Cal's comment haha.

[Barnaby Graves]

I guarantee it was since I've seen Gordo make the reference about 30 times since Cal's comment haha.

You should see it 30 more, Cal embarrassed himself as a commentator.

[weams]

You should see it 30 more, Cal embarrassed himself as a commentator.

He is partnered with a Realtor now. Probably more his forte.

[Orioles4Life21]

You should see it 30 more, Cal embarrassed himself as a commentator.

I don't let it taint my opinion of him though.

I have enough room in my heart for both Cal and Brooks

[El Gordo]

You should see it 30 more, Cal embarrassed himself as a commentator.

Have you seen Cal lately? He continues to embarrass himself with each extra pound he puts on. He's approaching Jabba the Hut.

[Redskins Rick]

Do we trust that the issues are solved? I don't think a lot of people know that except the docs and management. The health of his legs is usually influential on whether or not I want him to be paid off. Two freak knee injuries in two years. That's the kind of thing you look back on 4 years into a guy's big contract and you say "why didn't we see the warning signs." On the other hand if that can be used to get him for 6 years at a good rate than I'm fine with that. I have no contention that this guy is a phenomenal baseball player.

Manny's knee injuries wasn't normal knee injuries.

Machado?s first surgery corrected the abnormality in his left knee. The same problem in his right knee is likely what has caused his knee injury and will also be corrected during his second surgery. Essentially, his knees should both be fine after he recovers from his second surgery.

http://calltothepen.com/2014/08/23/manny-machado-knee-surgery-out-for-season/

[jtschrei]

I have doubts we'll be able to sign Manny long term. And that is totally depressing. We'll see.

[Frobby]

I have doubts we'll be able to sign Manny long term. And that is totally depressing. We'll see.

Why get depressed about something that doesn't come up until after the 2018 season? A million things could happen between now and then. But the O's should take a serious run at extending him this offseason.