vs. PHILLIES, 8/13

[ArtVanDelay]

Santander can really hit.  Hopefully he can become a .330ish OBP guy.

[Chavez Ravine]

I was “working” while listening to the game. Santander told me it’s quitting time!

[Rich Mac]

The Phillies announcers about the Orioles: "they're relentless ".

[spiritof66]

A Delmon from Santander!

[GuidoSarducci]

2 minutes ago, ArtVanDelay said:

Santander can really hit.  Hopefully he can become a .330ish OBP guy.

He definitely seems clutch, regardless of his stats.  Though I guess there are stats for clutch too.

[HOF19]

Mr. Santander is now (per MLB.COM stats page) 1 off MLB lead in rbi's .

[HowAboutThat]

I try to not be a homer. There’s a lot to complain about on this team, but you know, maybe I’m starting to turn into a believer.

I am not a member of Wildcard’s cult just yet, but I’m standing outside the door listening to the music, and it sounds pretty good.
Maybe I’ll read a pamphlet....

[Ruzious]

I'm still shocked about the pitch-around.  How much does that say about the respect for Alberto when Arietta (a righty) pitches around him with 2 runners on - and a blazing hot lefty hitting Santander coming up?  That's amazing to me.  Hanser's really gotten respect that I hadn't expected.     

[eddie83]

Boston is losing 16-5.  

[O's84]

Just now, Rich Mac said:

The Phillies announcers about the Orioles: "they're relentless ".

Off topic, but did you know if your type www.relentless.com it will take you to Amazon.com?

[weams]

There are not "Two Jakes." Same Jake. 

[eddie83]

Just now, Ruzious said:

I'm still shocked about the pitch-around.  How much does that say about the respect for Alberto when Arietta (a righty) pitches around him with 2 runners on - and a blazing hot lefty hitting Santander coming up?  That's amazing to me.  Hanser's really gotten respect that I hadn't expected.     

I thought he was a fool. Not like Santander was overmatched first two at bats. 

[allquixotic]

5 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

I think they have to win about 10 more games to officially exceed expectations. 

So they have to play .227 ball through 44 games to exceed expectations? I guess their early success has really lowered the bar for the rest of the season.

[Ruzious]

Ok, we didn't get the 5 run inning.  I guess we'll get one later.  

[HowAboutThat]

Just now, eddie83 said:

Boston is losing 16-5.  

Not losing badly enough. Can the Rays hit 20?