Minors: Norfolk vs Durham 3/31

[Jagwar]

2 runners on for GRod's third inning. First was a ground ball that O'Hearn misplayed, second a bloop into CF that Cowser couldn't grab on a dive.

[justD]

Wow.  Does Cowser really have that much of a noodle arm or is it the rain, or perhaps he rushed to make up for not catching it?

[justD]

I mean, that runner should never have made it to third, right?

[Jagwar]

1 minute ago, justD said:

Wow.  Does Cowser really have that much of a noodle arm or is it the rain, or perhaps he rushed to make up for not catching it?

 

Just now, justD said:

I mean, that runner should never have made it to third, right?

THe runner was a little aggressive. If Cowser had made the catch it was an easy DP

[Jagwar]

OK... Ripken the bat dog is adorable

[tntoriole]

Grayson got work to do .. gives up another run on smoked single to left 

[Jagwar]

1 minute ago, tntoriole said:

Grayson got work to do .. gives up another run on smoked single to left 

Two things... it is an extremely messy game to play/pitch in. The Durham lineup is pretty good.

But I think we're seeing why the O's were right to leave him off the opening day roster for now

[Frobby]

I’m not going to overreact to this game, but for me it underscores that Elias made the right decision to have Grayson work out the kinks in the minors.  

[Jagwar]

Just now, Frobby said:

I’m not going to overreact to this game, but for me it underscores that Elias made the right decision to have Grayson work out the kinks in the minors.  

He's just not sharp yet. Let's see how he responds after a few starts. 

[Ripken]

Yeah, it's raining and no one looks great pitching or playing defense tonight.  I'm encouraged by his velo but location tonight looked like spring training.

[justD]

12 minutes ago, Jagwar said:

 

THe runner was a little aggressive. If Cowser had made the catch it was an easy DP

Yeah, it had to be rushing/wet that caused the ball to drop 20 ft away on that attempt.  I recall now having seen him in person with at least one good throw to nail a guy at third.  

[spleen1015]

You guys saw the trail of water on that laser that was hit to LF. It is wet out there.

[justD]

Can’t even imagine an Os affiliate having a broadcast looking anything near as polished as this one is.

I know the Bulls have quite a legacy but what a difference from what I’m used to seeing. 

[justD]

1 minute ago, spleen1015 said:

You guys saw the trail of water on that laser that was hit to LF. It is wet out there.

I saw that too. 

[justD]

Man that was a pretty swing by Lester for that HR.