The Silver Lining Report: Game 4/162 (O's win 6-5)

[Number5]

44 minutes ago, Philip said:

I agree that it can be seen as influencing the umpire in some way, but the reason I mention it was because I have never seen a catcher do that. Batters constantly assume a fourth ball, but I have Never seen a catcher so confident that he takes a pitch says, “OK, we’re done here” and walks away. Even though it might’ve been imprudent, I think it’s a good sign of confidence over all.

It is possible that the umpire verbalized the call before signaling.

[jtschrei]

Richie Martin looks overmatched at the plate. I'm worried. Hoping Long Don can help him make some adjustments. 

Anyone else notice that Thorne is calling Martin Reg-chie. 

[now]

5 hours ago, hoosiers said:

So the Os can't develop SPs, you say?  We shall see.

... until now, is what I think we're seeing already. Multiple cases of, "we didn't see that kind of stuff from him before," and all-new pitch mixes. Not to mention a revival of the long-lost cutter.