4/14 - Rays @ O's

[isestrex]

Brignac singles on a blooper to CF that Jones held up on.

1 out, 1 on.

[isestrex]

Naverro flies out to RF.

2 out, 1 on.

[Great 2BA FL Gator]

Nick has to start hitting soon, right? This is getting ridiculous!

[Rex Thunder]

Well that part of the thread was right, but I disagree with the stats angle and that the team was expected to win with pitching and defense.

The team was supposed to win with pitching and defense this year. The bats were going to be brought in once we were settled with that as a foundation. That stats angle I only used to make the point of what's happened so far this year.

[Rex Thunder]

Nick has to start hitting soon, right? This is getting ridiculous!

Seriously. It's killing me to watch this. Last year he and Jones both start off red hot. This year dead opposite.

[isestrex]

Rodriguez strikes out on a slider down.

Bottom of 2nd, 3-0 Rays.

(3 K's by Bergy through 2)

[Great 2BA FL Gator]

Seriously. It's killing me to watch this. Last year he and Jones both start off red hot. This year dead opposite.

Exactly! I really wish Brob was healthy. Lead this team by example and not panic in a slump.

[isestrex]

Reimold grounds out to 3rd.

Another ground ball for Reimold

[Going Underground]

Nick is frustrated like all O's fans.

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/2010/04/nick_last_night.html

[VAB2110]

Arrieta cruising at Norfolk today. 3H, 2BB, 5K, 79 pitches in 7 shutout innings. Good to see. Maybe he can come up and bump somebody into a bullpen that needs help right now.

[Going Underground]

We have been ahead in most games early. I hope this game goes the other way.

[isestrex]

Scott with a ground ball base hit through the 3.5 hole WITH THE SHIFT.

Lucky placement

[Great 2BA FL Gator]

Nick is frustrated like all O's fans.

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/2010/04/nick_last_night.html

I don't care about the frustration. I want him to chill out and go up there relaxed (easier said than done). He should know he can hit by now. I think the same thing should be said for all the guys that are struggling. Frustration and pressing will never help em get out of a slump.

Edit: and after I actually read the article, Nick and I have the same mindset about this.. lol

[Three Run Homer]

I'd rather see fewer K's and more GBs from Bergesen.

Should we conclude that his sinker isn't working well but his breaking ball is improved?

[Going Underground]

Arrieta cruising at Norfolk today. 3H, 2BB, 5K, 79 pitches in 7 shutout innings. Good to see. Maybe he can come up and bump somebody into a bullpen that needs help right now.

Another move is pending. Expect either Kam Mickolio or Alberto Castillo to be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. I think one of these will be replacing Gonzo,