Tuesday August 2: Orioles take on Texas sans Lopez

[Moose Milligan]

1 minute ago, Sydnor said:

Rickard actually walked quite a bit in the minors. In 2015, he walked 69 times and struck out 75. I think Vavra looks better, but my point is if pitchers don’t feel like they need to nibble because he can’t do damage, then what does he look like? He had 17 extra base hits in 205 plate appearances this year. He’s 25. I’m not saying he’s bad. I hope he is good and exceeds my expectations. I’m just not ready to say he’s a definitive starter on a good Orioles team (I don’t think you’re saying that either).

Nah, I'm not saying that.  I'm just saying I like the approach so far.  

Hopefully he can hit a little if they're not going to nibble.  I agree, he doesn't look like a power threat but, IMO, that's okay if he's got a good command of the strike zone.  

[PHRESH]

I think what bothers me about Melanie the most is a lot of times she seems to forget she's the play by play announcer and there's dead silence while she just watches an entire play. 

[dtk9119]

Melanie is fine on the pre, post, and in game stuff but is just not a good play by play announcer.. I don't know why MASN has to force it. Just let her be a host.

[Moose Milligan]

Just now, PHRESH said:

I think what bothers me about Melanie the most is a lot of times she seems to forget she's the play by play announcer and there's dead silence while she just watches an entire play. 

She lets the game breathe a little bit.  It's not terrible.

I mean, c'mon.  You'd rather have her TALKING?  I welcome some dead silence when she's on.

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

Just now, dtk9119 said:

Melanie is fine on the pre, post, and in game stuff but is just not a good play by play announcer.. I don't know why MASN has to force it. Just let her be a host.

I agree Newman does a good job with the pre and post game hosting duties. 

[PHRESH]

Filthy

[Moose Milligan]

Ballgame!  Catch you guys tomorrow.

[mrbig1]

I like winning. It's groovy.

[mrbig1]

Just now, Moose Milligan said:

Ballgame!  Catch you guys tomorrow.

Day game. I'm there.

[dtk9119]

1.5 GB of TB while we're punting the season!

[Tom13206]

Ain’t the beer cold 

[29coast]

2 games out 2 games out

[Tony-OH]

17 minutes ago, dtk9119 said:

Melanie is fine on the pre, post, and in game stuff but is just not a good play by play announcer.. I don't know why MASN has to force it. Just let her be a host.

Every time I see someone say this I have to bite my tongue! 

Agree though, she's good as the studio host.

[LA2]

Why was Bautista brought in? Was Vespi injured?

[LA2]

Just now, LA2 said:

Why was Bautista brought in for just one out with a commanding? Was Vespi injured?