I like the booing

[jmmarvel]

I was saying Boourns.

[AlbNYfan]

The O's fan were a total embarassment....they booed him when introduced during the pregame. Booed him again when coming into the game...and booed every ball he threw. Way to welcome and suppport our players...totally bush, worse than anything I've seen in New York or Boston. I don't think he is the solution for closer, but in the 4th game of the season it was uncalled for. There was no reaction to the O's "gold glove" centerfielder totally misplaying a fly ball allowing 2 runs in and had some pretty weak AB's.

[delinodeshields]

I don't mind the booing. Its not just two games worth of frustration coming out, its 13 years. The fans see a team that should be 3-1 but is instead 1-3 mainly because of one guy.

This ultimately falls on MacPhail because he gave him a closer contract, forcing Trembley to use him and look like a big idiot. It is beyond me why you have to stand by a guy to end games who does not give you the best chance of winning just because of a silly title.

And it's is not just the losing the bothers me, it's the lack of logic. Why is it that in the 9th inning, a manager is no longer allowed to manage? Why is he forced to make a baseball decision based on financial terms dictated by the front office? Its just stupid.

[dslats715]

Fixed that for you.

Was about to do the same!

[ChesterPeake]

There is no doubt in my mind that booing Mike Gonzalez was wrong. It was his first ever appearance in OPACY in an Orioles uniform. What a terrible fan welcome for him! It was indecent of those who treated the man that way.

[Orioles18]

I was saying Boourns.

I wish I could say the same. However, I was fighting every urge in my body to not throw the remote at the TV.

[treasure07]

I don't mind the booing. Its not just two games worth of frustration coming out, its 13 years. The fans see a team that should be 3-1 but is instead 1-3 mainly because of one guy.

This ultimately falls on MacPhail because he gave him a closer contract, forcing Trembley to use him and look like a big idiot. It is beyond me why you have to stand by a guy to end games who does not give you the best chance of winning just because of a silly title.

And it's is not just the losing the bothers me, it's the lack of logic. Why is it that in the 9th inning, a manager is no longer allowed to manage? Why is he forced to make a baseball decision based on financial terms dictated by the front office? Its just stupid.

Well what if Gonzalez had signed a 1 year 4 million contract? If that was his contract, would your statement be the same? I don't think so. The fact is they signed him because they thought that Gonzalez would be a good closer based on his track record and he was more established than the other options. Clearly, something is wrong with Mike and he needs to figure it out, FAST!

[mrbig1]

You guys think it's bad now. 16 of the next 28 games are against the Yanks,Sox, and Rays.

[treasure07]

You guys think it's bad now. 16 of the next 28 games are against the Yanks,Sox, and Rays.

Oh really? Like we didn't know? Man, this is gonna be brutal to watch. I might have to buy a pack of rum or something.

[delinodeshields]

Well what if Gonzalez had signed a 1 year 4 million contract? If that was his contract, would your statement be the same? I don't think so. The fact is they signed him because they thought that Gonzalez would be a good closer based on his track record and he was more established than the other options. Clearly, something is wrong with Mike and he needs to figure it out, FAST!

He had 10 saves and 7 blown saves last year. Gonzalez blowing these 2 saves is not against his track record. He is a good reliever, but not a good closer. His 6 million a year contract is the only thing dictating he is a good closer .

So yes, your kind of right, if he had been signed to a lesser contract then obviously I could not point to his contract and say it's problem.

[jmmarvel]

Oh really? Like we didn't know? Man, this is gonna be brutal to watch. I might have to buy a pack of rum or something.

Rum comes in packs now?

[Don Quixote]

There are surely elements of the booing that could be considered base. However, I don't find it surprising at all, especially the booing of Gonzalez. The increased expectations for this season, specifically, are a big part of why this has come out so quickly. I expected it, fully; in the game thread I had asked if there was booing in the middle of the first, after a quick 3-spot by Toronto. I felt that was gas on the fire of the preceding series.

The tension is very high, especially around the closer. The one opportunity he didn't blow he barely converted. I just wonder how high the expectations will be for Gonzalez and the team as a whole over the remainder of the season. Indeed, many will throw up their hands and leave, figuring, yes, even after four games, that there's nothing more to expect. While that's a bit rash, the frustration is understandable at this point. It always is, really.

[treasure07]

Rums come in packs now?

Yes they do after I request them!

[Orioles18]

There is no doubt in my mind that booing Mike Gonzalez was wrong. It was his first ever appearance in OPACY in an Orioles uniform. What a terrible fan welcome for him! It was indecent of those who treated the man that way.

I'm sorry but what were we supposed to do? Cheer for him? I know it was his first game at OPACY but he was signed to a huge contract to close games and he has so far shown that he just doesn't have it right now. Something that may be affecting him is that he has been a career NL player and some players just can't make the transition from the NL to the AL. I'm not giving up on him yet but the expectations for this season are higher and if he's not performing like his contract dictates then he needs to be bumped from the closers role.

[byrdz]

I'm frustrated that some of my coworkers screw up on a project. Guess I should gather a crowd of folks to boo them as they walk out the door. Maybe management will then see the error of their ways and have them clean toilets with toothbrushes.