Tuesday August 2: Orioles take on Texas sans Lopez

[dtk9119]

So I was about to say I'll pull my hair out if Vavra doesn't start over Odor tomorrow at 2nd but Perez is starting so Urias probably starts at 2nd.

The rookie has really impressed though with his plate discipline. 

[Pushmonkey]

And good bye Diaz. 

[Tony-OH]

There's the "I got no plan or understanding what the pitcher is going to try and do to me" Diaz that I've seen in the minors.

[Pat Kelly]

Diaz represents previous regime, Vavra the current one. 

[seak05]

4 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

Good enough from what I've seen, but I'll admit I haven't seen him challenged very much out there.

So theoretically he could be part of a 4 man outfield rotation. Really been enjoying his AB's

[Pushmonkey]

1 minute ago, Tony-OH said:

Good Lord, what kind of announcing is this. Kid is making his major league debut and it's two pitches n before Melanie notices.

It’s painful. 

[Moose Milligan]

1 minute ago, Sydnor said:

It’s consistent with what I’ve seen when watching him play in Norfolk. My concern has been whether he has enough power after pitchers realize that he’s not likely to do damage, and if he doesn’t, does he end up like Joey Rickard or Myles Straw at the plate?

Even if he doesn't develop power, he should surpass Joey Rickard's season walk record by the end of September if he keeps this up.  

Joey Rickard is a low bar to clear, but I think Vavra could get there relatively easily based off the professional plate appearances as noted.

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

Diaz struck out, gee what a surprise. 

[orioles22]

2 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

There's the "I got no plan or understanding what the pitcher is going to try and do to me" Diaz that I've seen in the minors.

Yeah, no need to see the guy in Baltimore until he can be an above-average player in Norfolk - and that may be never.

[DEOriolesfan]

4 minutes ago, Pushmonkey said:

It’s painful. 

Clueless. It's like she's calling the game remotely from Baltimore.

[Pushmonkey]

Just now, DEOriolesfan said:

Clueless. It's like she's calling the game remotely from Baltimore.

Yes! Exactly like that.  No clue where balls are going. 

[Baltimorecuse]

I bragged up Mateo the other day.  He has all the tools to be a superstar.

I'd wager he has the fastest bat on the team.

 

[Moose Milligan]

Okay Vespi, no need to make it interesting now.

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

Just now, Moose Milligan said:

Okay Vespi, no need to make it interesting now.

And Vespi not off to a good start in the bottom of the ninth. 

[Moose Milligan]

Hilarious that Diaz got to the majors and decided to keep a number that screams "Spring Training invitee."