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Why is Tillman not scheduled to start at all in this series despite being the O's "strongest starter".

Starters: Not only do the Yankees have the big-name guys, but their rotation is set up like Joe Girardi wanted it, with CC Sabathia positioned to work Games 1 and 5 and Andy Pettitte, the all-time leader in playoff starts, taking the tough assignment at Camden Yards. The Orioles aren't exactly featuring Palmer, Cuellar and McNally. Baltimore needed 12 starters in the regular season and only Wei-Yin Chen made more than 20 starts. Right-hander Chris Tillman started the year in Triple A but has emerged as the Orioles' strongest starter. Edge: Yankees

Why is Lew Ford starting tonight? Complete waste of a batting spot.

There, now that I said that, he'll have a monster game.

well that sucked

Really?  I had a wonderful time at the game.  The Orioles just played a freakin' postseason game.  Would it have been great if they'd won?  yes.  But, the atmosphere there last night was phenomenal.

James wrote:
Not really, given that the game will probably end after then show, at this point.

hutch wrote:

killsaly wrote:
If you have an O's ticket you can get into the Ottobar for free tonight to see Melvins.
"Going to the oriole's game? Bring your stub in after & you get into the melvins show for free!"

that is super cool promotion..

Very cool except that the game wasn't over until 12:30.

Getting home at 1:30 sucked.  But everything that led up that - with the exception of the final score - was wonderful.

Gonna stay positive.  Bought ALCS tix this morning and I expect to be using them next week.

James wrote:
Why is Lew Ford starting tonight? Complete waste of a batting spot.

There, now that I said that, he'll have a monster game.

Please work your magic on somebody in the line up tonight.  Preferably someone in the middle of the order.

Last night's game was great!  Glad I watched it on the couch as I'm nursing a cold and I have to run the Baltimore Marathon on Saturday.  Got ALCS tickets yesterday.  Hope to be back at the Yard next week!

Sorry I missed your post.

Here's my latest request. Pitch Tillman in Game 4, Saunders in Game 5. No need to throw Hammel again. Maybe well rested pitching is the key at this point. Case in point, Chen last night.

StoneTheCrow wrote:

James wrote:
Why is Lew Ford starting tonight? Complete waste of a batting spot.

There, now that I said that, he'll have a monster game.

Please work your magic on somebody in the line up tonight.  Preferably someone in the middle of the order.

So when the Orioles play the Tigers in the ALCS, who gets home field advantage?

James wrote:
So when the Orioles play the Tigers in the ALCS, who gets home field advantage?

The Division Champion hosts Games 1, 2, 6 and 7.

Went to both games.  Incredible atmosphere not dampened by the weather.  Hoping to get to the next game - time for the black towels?

Shemp wrote:
Went to both games.  Incredible atmosphere not dampened by the weather.  Hoping to get to the next game - time for the black towels?

The next home game would be October 16.  I'd be willing to miss The Hold Steady at the Ottobar if it meant another O's playoff game.

Hoping to get a black towel next tuesday!  Would also be going on Wednesday…

Frank Deford loves the Orioles

Would be nice to win the next two so we don't have to see CC again. 

Can we assume they wouldn't bring him back on three days rest for game four if they lost tonight?

Shemp wrote:
Would be nice to win the next two so we don't have to see CC again. 

James wrote:
Can we assume they wouldn't bring him back on three days rest for game four if they lost tonight?

Shemp wrote:
Would be nice to win the next two so we don't have to see CC again. 

Girardi announced Hughes as Game 4 starter.  Doesn't mean he can't change his mind, but that would look like a panic move.

Shemp wrote:

James wrote:
Can we assume they wouldn't bring him back on three days rest for game four if they lost tonight?

Shemp wrote:
Would be nice to win the next two so we don't have to see CC again. 

Girardi announced Hughes as Game 4 starter.  Doesn't mean he can't change his mind, but that would look like a panic move.

Panic at 1-1? The Yankees?

:D :D :D :D :D

We're talking Game 4 assuming they're one game from being eliminated.