Game 2: O's at Rays (8/14/10)

[LA2]

I would not say the game is over, but what bothers me is that Matusz just does not look to have ML stuff. Sorry, he just doesn't.

I see, but half of his previous 10 starts were "quality starts," and not just marginal ones either, including only 2 earned runs and 10 hits/2 BBs in 12 innings the last two coming in. But I haven't been watching the games--maybe he looks a lot more tentative than the stats indicate?

[ChrisAF79]

Blah. Soft liners and seeing eye grounders. This is starting to feel like it's not our day.

[tntoriole]

Albers won't be on this team next year...guaranteed...

[LA2]

Rays' announcers sound desperate for any good signs. They must have been really hitting poorly coming in.

Jeez, the roar of the Rays' fans makes it sound like it's a playoff game. Has that hoarse, cold October sound to it, even though it's in Florida. I guess it's Dome acoustics. Have they announced attendance yet? Do the seats look packed?

[tntoriole]

Rays' announcers sound desperate for any good signs. They must have been really hitting poorly coming in.

Jeez, the roar of the Rays' fans makes it sound like it is a playoff game. It has that hoarse, cold October sound to it, even though it's in Florida. I guess it's Dome acoustics. Have they announced attendance yet? Do the seats look packed?

Train concert after the game is what has drawn the crowd...

[Orioles Magic]

I see, but half of his previous 10 starts were "quality starts," and not just marginal ones either, including only 2 earned runs and 10 hits/2 BBs in 12 innings the last two coming in. But I haven't been watching the games--maybe he looks a lot more tentative than the stats indicate?

The few times I have been able to see him, Matusz seems to be unsure of himself. He looks like a kid who is overwhelmed at times. Arrieta, on the other hand seems to have a tough mental attitude and possesses confidence regardless of whether or not his stuff is working for him.

[PrivateO]

Albers is not a nugget.

[trk001]

Rays' announcers sound desperate for any good signs. They must have been really hitting poorly coming in.

Jeez, the roar of the Rays' fans makes it sound like it is a playoff game. It has that hoarse, cold October sound to it, even though it's in Florida. I guess it's Dome acoustics. Have they announced attendance yet? Do the seats look packed?

They're Fox announcers.

Matt Albers is exactly the kind of pitcher I would be: terrible.

[LA2]

When Kapler got thrown out at home in the 3rd, was it a relay from B-Rob or a straight assist from AJ? (mlb.com and CBSSportsline.com give different accounts.)

[SammyBirdland]

Dear Albers,

Throw strikes.

Thanks,

Sam

[LA2]

They're Fox announcers.

Matt Albers is exactly the kind of pitcher I would be: terrible.

Nah, I'm listening to the WDAE broadcast over mlb.com. They just admitted they're way too worried over a team that has the second-best record in the majors--because covering them everyday they see every "wart," etc.

Buck doesn't know that about Albers, who's been decent during his short tenure so far. EDIT: Well, just looked up the stats--two good appearances preceded by a horrible one against the Halos.

[trk001]

Dear Albers,

Throw strikes.

Thanks,

Sam

Dear Albers,

Get fired.

"Thanks",

trk001

[SammyBirdland]

LOL @ the shot of Matt Garza.

[jets4ever]

Albers won't be on this team next year...guaranteed...

That's why games like this aren't such a bad thing. It lets Buck see exactly what's on this team. And, what will be needed next season.

[LA2]

Train concert after the game is what has drawn the crowd...

Yeah, I see that makes sense. They just interviewed the band in the Rays' broadcast booth. They don't sound like they know much abt baseball, although one sd "I have a condo in Chicago and I'll catch a game now and then." W/O SAYING WHETHER IT WAS THE SOX OR CUBBIES!!! :rolleyestf: