vs. NATIONALS, 7/17

[SteveA]

So Wilkerson is wearing that thing on his hand to protect his fingers if he slides headfirst 

[While I type this he is caught stealing on a traditional slide.  Ugh].

But doesn't that thing on his hand give him an unfair advantage?  It seems to be about 4 inches longer than his hand, and if the tip of it touches the base before he is tagged, he is safe.   

[And now Ruiz is picked off.  More ugh].

[eddie83]

1 minute ago, Philip said:

Wilkerson thought he was trying to steal on Sisco...

With this team I wonder if Ruiz missed a hit and run. 

[scOtt]

Boneheadedness makes for a VERY quick inning.

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

Just now, spiritof66 said:

WTF was that? A missed sign, or a really dumb SB attempt?

Looking at a hot girl in the stands and got distracted? 

[O's84]

And the very next play, another idiotic display.  I mean I don't want sound negative to often and complain.  I know were going to lose the majority of our games.  The talent deficient is just obvious.  But these stupid mental beat yourself errors, they've been doing this all year and there's no end of them in sight.

[scOtt]

1 minute ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

Looking at a hot girl in the stands and got distracted? 

Can't fault him. Done the same myself and missed an important play on the field.

[Tony-OH]

1 minute ago, O's84 said:

And the very next play, another idiotic display.  I mean I don't want sound negative to often and complain.  I know were going to lose the majority of our games.  The talent deficient is just obvious.  But these stupid mental beat yourself errors, they've been doing this all year and there's no end of them in sight.

This is not a very heads up baseball team. Honestly, Mancini, Martin and Severino are some of the few high baseball IQ guys this team employs right now.

[scOtt]

2 minutes ago, O's84 said:

And the very next play, another idiotic display.  I mean I don't want sound negative to often and complain.  I know were going to lose the majority of our games.  The talent deficient is just obvious.  But these stupid mental beat yourself errors, they've been doing this all year and there's no end of them in sight.

On the bases and fielding too. I'm talking about stupid plays in the field, not where they are just overmatched.

[scOtt]

Just now, Tony-OH said:

This is not a very heads up baseball team. Honestly, Mancini, Martin and Severino are some of the few high baseball IQ guys this team employs right now.

Trying to think of another, can't. Givens, a fielder on the mound...

[mdoriolefan]

I'd rather watch re-runs of the 88' team than this hot mess.

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

1 minute ago, scOtt said:

On the bases and fielding too. I'm talking about stupid plays in the field, not where they are just overmatched.

I expect them to be overmatched. But the base running, mistakes on the field, and bad fundamentals are infuriating to watch. 

[scOtt]

We are still only down one run! Against a VERY average pitcher. SKOR MOR RUNZ!!!!!!!!!!!

[scOtt]

3-1. Fat FB coming Trey!

[O's84]

I apologize for complaining again, it's just frustrating to watch these mental mistakes.  Usually I'm not like this most games, but when it's against the Nationals (or NYY or BOS) sometimes I can't help myself. 

I am glad we finally have competent leadership and owner support though.  Even though it;s going to be a few bumpy years, there is a bright sunshine at the end of the tunnel.  I trust in Elias.

[scOtt]

Just now, scOtt said:

3-1. Fat FB coming Trey!

Happened before I got it typed!