Tuesday, September 12: The return of John Means!

[O's84]

McCann killing us for a 2nd time.

[Moose Milligan]

What a kick in the balls. 

[Tony-OH]

1 minute ago, Malike said:

These Cardinals took 2/3 from the Braves last week. Let's not be shocked if we lose tonight.

I'm not "shocked" by any loss. This is baseball. I never understand people that expect sweeps. Sweeps are nice, but not common for a reason.

 

[Uli2001]

McCann really doing a number today.

[dystopia]

This game blows. 

[Gurgi]

I think it is time to cut McCann's playing time some.  He is catching half the games now it seems.  Adley is only 25 he should be totally capable of catching more.  

 

[Pat Kelly]

Game over for Os.  Will lose another game to Rays.  Division title very much in doubt.

[Uli2001]

If they lose today, tomorrow is pretty much a must-win game. Or they risk going into the TB series only one game up.

[baltfan]

I like Irvin. Didn’t complain when sent down. Willing to do whatever they want him to do. 

[Uli2001]

1 minute ago, Pat Kelly said:

Game over for Os.  Will lose another game to Rays.  Division title very much in doubt.

TB must cool down at some point. We'll see what happens.

[baltfan]

2 minutes ago, Gurgi said:

I think it is time to cut McCann's playing time some.  He is catching half the games now it seems.  Adley is only 25 he should be totally capable of catching more.  

 

He just hit two homers in a game and is one of their hottest hitters. 

[SteveA]

6 minutes ago, Roy Firestone said:

I know its baseball, but this was a game we needed to win...and we faced one of the most hittable pitchers in the game...so frustrating.

 

No it isn't.   It isn't any more important than any of the other 130+ games we have played against teams not named Tampa.   And we've lost a bunch, and won a bunch more, of those games.

I want to win every game, but it's not going to happen.

I love the fact that we ARE winning at a higher rate than 28 other teams in MLB, and that includes the Rays.

 

[Gurgi]

Just now, baltfan said:

I like Irvin. Didn’t complain when sent down. Willing to do whatever they want him to do. 

You hear Alex Manoah did not report to AAA and he isnt pitching to keep up his arm either.  Seems he did not like getting sent down. 

[baltfan]

I wonder if they were looking past the Cardinals a bit. 

[SteveA]

3 minutes ago, Gurgi said:

I think it is time to cut McCann's playing time some.  He is catching half the games now it seems.  Adley is only 25 he should be totally capable of catching more.  

 

Adley's hitting has declined a bit during the season and I think overuse is part of it.

McCann has sucked tonight but he has hit pretty darn well for a backup C the last few months and his defense has been solid too.

I think Hyde should keep doing exactly what he has been doing in terms of playing time for Adley and McCann.