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Just now, dtk9119 said:

The reason we go all hyperbolic on these game threads is because you shouldn't be losing series to mediocre below .500 teams like the Cubs.

And when you look ugly doing it because the FO refuses to bring up better talent to help bolster the offense.

Tampa wins again tonight and you fall further behind. 

I'm not even worried about Tampa.  I'm worried about the O's losing their wild card spot.  O's have been treading water for weeks.  Elias has to make some moves to make this team better.  I think all of us knew this wasn's a 105 win team, but it was good while it lasted.

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Hey, Steve. I wanted to thank you for everything you do on this site. I really appreciate it, man. 

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So: Adley from DH to C O'Hearn, who pinch hit for McCann, stays in to play 1B Urias moves from 1B to 3B Gunnar moves from 3B to SS That means Mateo is out of the game

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6 minutes ago, dtk9119 said:

The reason we go all hyperbolic on these game threads is because you shouldn't be losing series to mediocre below .500 teams like the Cubs.

And when you look ugly doing it because the FO refuses to bring up better talent to help bolster the offense.

Tampa wins again tonight and you fall further behind. 

Compared to the Cubs starters the O's starters are the mediocre ones.  Justin Steele is just behind Stroman as a Cy Young candidate.  Kyle Hendricks hasn't seen too much action this year but he's pitching pretty well and has been solid most of his career.  The O's bullpen might be a bit better but that's debatable.  

I agree it's about time to promote Westburg and Cowser, but I'm not sold Ortiz is really ready for the MLB level.  The O's are just going to struggle at the plate now and then against good pitching, especially with Mullins out.

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4 hours ago, fansince1988 said:

Who is the homeplate ump tomorrow? Honest question, the last three games it's been all over the place with the calls. Umps unable to keep track of the calls, that took me back to my little league days. 

Ben May was at 1B today, so he should be behind the plate tomorrow.

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