Friday August 18: O's take on A's in the ruins of the Oakland Coliseum

[Hallas]

When the Orioles sucked, they didn't make these kinds of mistakes... they just lacked talent.  These defensive mishaps shouldn't be happening at the major league level.

[Malike]

Just now, Yossarian said:

They're not even trying

They are a very inexperienced team.

[Frobby]

Hays swings at ball 4 and looks at strike 3. 

[slakattack]

1 minute ago, Malike said:

They are a very inexperienced team.

Yeah, but you would think they would be familiar with falling objects on this planet...

[Billy F-Face3]

3 minutes ago, Yossarian said:

Very good defensive catcher - great arm. 

Right after you say that, one of the slower guys on the team steals on him LOL

[Malike]

Just now, slakattack said:

Yeah, but you would think they would be familiar with falling objects on this planet...

Maybe they're getting used to the 3rd deck. That's what we all said about Cowser.

[Yossarian]

2 minutes ago, Malike said:

They are a very inexperienced team.

They've all been playing ball their whole lives.  You don't need experience to hustle. 

[LA2]

Is Hicks injured? What's the news on him since leaving his first game back (when he went 2 for 3 in the W vs. the Padres)?

[Malike]

Just now, Yossarian said:

They've all been playing ball their whole lives.  You don't need experience to hustle. 

It's got nothing to do with hustle, it's a communication issue.

[Hallas]

I'm normally expecting the batter to protect the corners on close pitches.... but what are you gonna do when it's 6 inches outside and he rings you up anyway?

[Frobby]

This 1B is just awful.  

[O's84]

Frazier rifles a RBI double up the line.

[Moose Milligan]

MOAAAAAR RUNS!!

[Gurgi]

I like playing Oakland.....can we do it every game till the playoffs?   Pretty please?

[Billy F-Face3]

1 minute ago, LA2 said:

Is Hicks injured? What's the news on him since leaving his first game back (when he went 2 for 3 in the W vs. the Padres)?

Hicks says he feels OK until he starts swinging the bat, then it's sore. He's trying to avoid going on the IL again, but that's still up in the air at this point.