The Rubber Match (vs. ASTROS, 6/09)

[TINSTAAPP]

2 minutes ago, Dark Helmet said:

What does Martin do well that impresses anyone within the organization? His glove hasn't been nearly as good as advertised, he doesn't hit well enough to cover up anything less than spectacular defense. I hear Mountcastle makes plays, he just doesn't have a 3B or SS arm. Can't Villar play SS and try Mountcastle at 2B?

Is that a realistic option?

Mountcastle hasn't played a single inning at 2B. It wouldn't make sense to promote him while having to learn a new position at the same time. A more sensible solution would be to move Villar to SS and make Alberto the everyday 2B.

[tntoriole]

This home plate umpire blows

[tntoriole]

1 minute ago, TINSTAAPP said:

Mountcastle hasn't played a single inning at 2B. It wouldn't make sense to promote him while having to learn a new position at the same time. A more sensible solution would be to move Villar to SS and make Alberto the everyday 2B.

They did it with Mancini...

[Moose Milligan]

Bases loaded, none out.

[Natty]

Rally time boys...

[tntoriole]

I hate Wade Miley. 

[Philip]

I was really hoping that Hinch would leave Miley in too long. Now the bases are loaded, please leave him in for a couple more batters.

[tntoriole]

And I hate that if he had ever pitched any game like today for us....Buck would have left him right in there for the grand slam. 

[tntoriole]

Just now, Philip said:

I was really hoping that Hinch would leave Miley in too long. Now the bases are loaded, please leave him in for a couple more batters.

Buck would have for sure. 

[Can_of_corn]

1 minute ago, tntoriole said:

They did it with Mancini...

2B isn't LF.  Also Buck "dongs over defense" isn't in charge.

[tntoriole]

Santander needed a take sign right there...God almighty...Jesus.   You can not swing at it Palmer.  

[Tx Oriole]

23 minutes ago, Philip said:

So according to the Houston radio crew, Wade Miley was awful until he developed a cutter. Actually the way they tell the story is he was getting blasted in Tampa and told the catcher that he was going to start throwing cutters, the catcher said, “you don’t know how to throw a cutter “and he said, “I’m gonna figure it out right now”

 It’s a great story, and it brings up the question of whether Baltimore management is still opposed to throwing cutters, or if that has gone by the wayside? 

Either way, I’ll never forgive him for being so awful here. On second thought, I forgive him, I don’t forgive the idiot who thought that he was a good acquisition.

That must have been Mr. DD

[MongoBoy]

3 minutes ago, Dreadnought said:

"Humor" between Hunter, the fool, and Palme is painful.   If Hunter would just shut up.

[Chavez Ravine]

That was not exactly a good 0-2 pitch, but it worked.

[tntoriole]

Unbelievable Santander swings at the first pitch off that guy.....Un believably n

bad in that situation....man this team stinks.