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SteveA Hangout Grand Counsel

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Just leaving work and thought I would pop in here and say that idk why, but I'm annoyed were putting up so many runs this game. Seriously we can only score in bunches these days? No I'm not complaining about potentially winning and I'm sure some will say take it when you can get it. I also see how silly I might sound, but I just can't wrap my mind around this offense. It's maddening really. You might look at this game (like the 10run game) and think hey maybe this will snap them out of it, highly doubt it.

Or maybe this is a sign we are coming out of our funk. Davis 4 hits in 2 days, Trumbo with the granny.

Hope we can continue it tomorrow.

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With the big lead the Orioles have, should they put in Ubaldo and let him pitch the last three innings?

He did that on 9 days' rest.

He is on 3 days' rest right now.

While I don't necessarily think that he should get 9 days' rest in between games, perhaps he should get at least 4 or 5 ...... even if he is only pitching 3 innings at a time.

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He did that on 9 day's rest.

He is on 3 days' rest right now.

While I don't necessarily think that he should get 9 days' rest in between games, perhaps he should get at least 4 or 5 ...... even if he is only pitching 3 innings at a time.

But the thing is Ubaldo only threw 26 pitches on Sunday. That's basically the equivalent of a regular two inning outing. He should be pretty fresh.

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