August 15th @ Detroit

[brvn52]

Melvin's putting together quite a nice game.

If only that walk could count as a single...

[Scrat1]

He's throwing in the walk just so his cycle looks even better later on.

[El Gordo]

Robertson is looking bad tonight.

Interesting to see what Montanez can do with two on base.

Not much,

[justD]

Are they showing the games on TV?

I believe they showed one live and two on tape delay.

If you go here:

http://www.nbcolympics.com/baseball/index.html

you can watch pretty high-quality video (at least on my laptop it is), either live or replay. The video feed is kinda cool - no announcers, but at the bottom of the page are text play-by-play on the left and discussion on the right. I kinda like it.

You can also sign up for alerts, and they'll email you when the game is about to start.

[El Gordo]

Melvin's putting together quite a nice game.

If only that walk could count as a single...

Wish I could sat the same for Markaka.:cussing:

[zff4]

Mora has been as good at the hot corner as anyone I've seen this year, bar none.

[Big Mac]

Ramon was sure hustling down the line on that groundout.

With a guy pushing him at AA you'd think Ramon would at least play like he cared.

[zff4]

Jordan says he's certain Matusz will get a camp invite next spring.

[Big Mac]

Jordan says he's certain Matusz will get a camp invite next spring.

Considering he's on the 40-man roster, it would be pretty shocking if he wasn't.

[zff4]

Considering he's on the 40-man roster, it would be pretty shocking if he wasn't.

ahahah I forgot about those terms of his contract

kinda weak inning we just had there

[Spoonless]

I know how much people dislike the Red Sox, but the attention that they get for the Jimmy Fund is really great. The radio-telethon was yesterday and today. Last year, they raised $3.7M. This year, the goal was $4M and they're at almost $4.2M right now, with it ending around midnight. I've been listening to it on the radio at work, and some of these kids are really inspiring. I think they said something like $2M of it have been through donations of $100 or less. Curt Schilling called up and donated $50,000. Say what you want about the Sox, but I've got to respect the hell out of 'em for standing up for such a great cause.

[Crazysilver03]

Hopefully Waters can make it through 6 innings.

[zff4]

Polanco looks more and more like he's got Klingon plates in that weird shaped head of his. I hate it when he takes off his cap, it gives me the heebie-jeebies.

[L.D.Blair]

Brian Matusz Interview:

BM: Glad things came together.

Buck: Next step?

BM: Next Friday will be announced at Yankees/Orioles game. Then head to Aberdeen and work out with Ironbirds.

Buck: AFL or Hawaiian League?

BM: Will go to Aberdeen to throw side sessions to try and get in one of the leagues.

Buck: Style of pitching?

BM: 4 pitch-pitcher. Like to compare myself to Cole Hamels of Phillies; like to use change-up as out pitch.

Buck: Thrown since college season?

BM: Throwing on a consistent basis over the last month so he can get going.

Buck: How long until game ready?

BM: Slight chance he could join an affiliate to finish the season. Says he is in shape but depends on the Orioles.

Buck: Any players you've played against in the Orioles organization.

BM: Familiar with Brad Bergesen. He was going to come to San Diego and was friends with one of my roommates, but that is it.

BM: Glad to be going to the Orioles, whom are trying to build a contender through pitching.

Buck: Did you see Camden Yards?

BM: Saw it briefly yesterday to take physical and thought it was gorgeous.

Buck: We cant wait to see you in the organization!

Nice and easy conversation.

Is this a game thread?

[L.D.Blair]

How about Castro?!

He's been swinging a little bit better of a bat lately. Any production we can get from him is just gravy.

Now, if only Roberts could bunt.

No, he's swinging the same bat. It's not any better.