Wednesday, September 14: Orioles complete 2 game series in Washington

[Tony-OH]

1 minute ago, spiritof66 said:

Eddie Murray 1977

Murray's first 14 games.. .250/.304/.442/.746, 3 HR , 1 2B.

Henderson first 14 games so far: .320/.370/.520/.890, 1 HR, 5 2B, 1 3B. 

[PHRESH]

13 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

This seems like a good time to make my thoughts on these Nationals hats. They are in a word, AWful. They look like a 1980's minor league hat.

Almost as good as the new Commanders mugs 

[Moose Milligan]

5 minutes ago, Alasdaire said:

I don't think Gunnar is obviously a better player than Adley. He looks like a better hitter, but not necessarily a better player.

Agreed. Adley’s pitch framing makes him elite. 
 

Better hitter, yes. But I still like Adley’s overall patience at the plate a little bit more. 
 

Anyway Reed looks decent. Arm motion reminds me of Givens. I’m assuming that’s already been said though. 

[Tony-OH]

Just now, Hallas said:

Reed's delivery looks so stupid.  I can't argue with the results here but man he looks like he's trying to perform a magic trick.

Deception can take you a long way in relief.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Now it’s looking like we ll need to catch Tampa. We ll be 4 back after today. 

[Tony-OH]

Just now, Moose Milligan said:

Agreed. Adley’s pitch framing makes him elite. 
 

Better hitter, yes. But I still like Adley’s overall patience at the plate a little bit more. 
 

Anyway Reed looks decent. Arm motion reminds me of Givens. I’m assuming that’s already been said though. 

Givens had a much more wider arm swing and lower release point.

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

7 minutes ago, Jagwar said:

Cal had a 278 OPS in 23 games in 1981. But he sort of turned it around in 1982 

Even in 1982 Cal started out slow and was batting under .200 until mid-May. 

[Tony-OH]

Just now, Mooreisbetter27 said:

Now it’s looking like we ll need to catch Tampa. We ll be 4 back after today. 

You are going get @SteveA all fired up again.  

Let's just enjoy the wins...

[Moose Milligan]

Get some more runs here, get heated up proper for the Jays. 

[Jagwar]

1 minute ago, Tony-OH said:

No, they actually wore Expos uniforms this year, which was cool.

When I was a kid my family would vacation at a lake resort in Quebec. In the early 70s we went to Montreal to see an Expos game in the old Jarry Park Stadium. I vaguely remember Ron Fairly hitting a foul ball right into our section. My mom dove across me and my siblings to protect us. The Fairly foul ball smacked a woman sitting in the row in front of us right in the face. Shattered her glasses, EMTs arrived to care for her.

True story. 

[Mooreisbetter27]

Just now, Tony-OH said:

You are going get @SteveA all fired up again.  

Let's just enjoy the wins...

I am definitely enjoying them! I am going to the first Blow Jays game out h the last series. Would be really cool if it meant something. Regardless; proud of this team and excited for the future!

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

1 minute ago, Mooreisbetter27 said:

Now it’s looking like we ll need to catch Tampa. We ll be 4 back after today. 

Crazier things have happened, but the O's will need one of the team in front them to collapse. I still want them to play younger player and prospects, which may be the best way to go to sneak into a wildcard spot. 

[PHRESH]

1 minute ago, Hallas said:

Reed's delivery looks so stupid.  I can't argue with the results here but man he looks like he's trying to perform a magic trick.

[Tony-OH]

1 minute ago, Jagwar said:

When I was a kid my family would vacation at a lake resort in Quebec. In the early 70s we went to Montreal to see an Expos game in the old Jarry Park Stadium. I vaguely remember Ron Fairly hitting a foul ball right into our section. My mom dove across me and my siblings to protect us. The Fairly foul ball smacked a woman sitting in the row in front of us right in the face. Shattered her glasses, EMTs arrived to care for her.

True story. 

Wow.. good on Mom going into protective mode.

I went to Montreal about 6 or 7 years ago. Almost bought an Expos powder Blue t-shirt jersey just for fun. Great city though. 

[slakattack]

1 minute ago, Jagwar said:

When I was a kid my family would vacation at a lake resort in Quebec. In the early 70s we went to Montreal to see an Expos game in the old Jarry Park Stadium. I vaguely remember Ron Fairly hitting a foul ball right into our section. My mom dove across me and my siblings to protect us. The Fairly foul ball smacked a woman sitting in the row in front of us right in the face. Shattered her glasses, EMTs arrived to care for her.

True story. 

Great memory and story. I never once doubted the authenticity of it - no one lies about Ron Fairly encounters.