Orioles....part 2?

K8teebug wrote:
Sometimes, I think the Orioles fight harder against better teams.  They seem like they phone it in for easier teams.

This guy can take care of that….

I still can't believe he didn't get fined for that.

Hey,  a little help here?

OK,  thanks.

vansmack wrote:
Hey,  a little help here?

OK,  thanks.

Just win, baby.

Or lose badly?  :-\

One out of three might get it done in the AL East,  but not in the AL West.  You need to win 2 out of 3 just to keep up…

vansmack wrote:
One out of three might get it done in the AL East,  but not in the AL West.  You need to win 2 out of 3 just to keep up…

One out of three doesn't get it done anywhere.  But the 1st one was brutal.  And we're talking about losing to the best team in baseball.  On their home turf. 

It's hard for me to stay up late to watch these games.  yesterday sucked.

But, everyone is entitled to a day or two.  Hopefully they'll get it together.

K8teebug wrote:  Hopefully they'll get it together.

By Thursday….

Nice start to the series.  I'm concerned about all of the strikeouts.  And the reliance on the long ball.

45-23 when they hit a homer
9-21 when they don't

That was an interesting strike zone last night, to say the least.

Those seats right behind the plate can't be very good can they?  Sajak's head was practically even
with field level.  Not the best vantage point I wouldn't think.

Shemp wrote:
That was an interesting strike zone last night, to say the least.

This.  Kudos to Norris for taking advantage of it.  Anaheim never adjusted (on the mound or at the plate).

Shemp wrote:
Those seats right behind the plate can't be very good can they?  Sajak's head was practically even with field level.  Not the best vantage point I wouldn't think.

That Scott Boras' box.  It pains me to have to look at his face all the time….

Is your device inadvertently placing unnecessary apostrophes? Or is that your new thing, like walkie's commas?  ;)

James wrote:
Is your device inadvertently placing unnecessary apostrophes? Or is that your new thing, like walkie's commas?  ;)

Haha, yes, I swyped that on the way in.  Then edited when I got to the office to add the photo and paid no attention to the writing.

Impressive.  Anaheim hasn't lost 2 in a row in over a month and hasn't lost a series at home since the beginning of May.

Two guys who have enjoyed a lot of success against the Halo's continued that.  Miguel should be a little more considerate of the team that gave him a chance back in the day…. 

vansmack wrote:
Impressive.  Anaheim hasn't lost 2 in a row in over a month and hasn't lost a series at home since the beginning of May.

Two guys who have enjoyed a lot of success against the Halo's continued that.  Miguel should be a little more considerate of the team that gave him a chance back in the day…. 

He's an LA guy, so maybe he feels comfortable out there.  Sure seems to do well against the Angels.  And Tillman is from Anaheim, so……  Just sayin'.  Will be a difficult matchup vs. Weaver though.

Oh, and what was that thing about HR Derby participation and swing mechanics?

Shemp wrote:
He's an LA guy, so maybe he feels comfortable out there.  Sure seems to do well against the Angels.  And Tillman is from Anaheim, so……   Just sayin'.  Will be a difficult matchup vs. Weaver though.

I'm just hoping Weaver's back holds up.

Shemp wrote:
Oh, and what was that thing about HR Derby participation and swing mechanics?

Yeah, I've got no idea what that's about.  None at all.

I can't tell you how far I threw my hat when Ianetta got picked off with 2 on,  2 out and Trout in the batters box,  but I can assure you I had to go down 5 floors to retrieve it.

Mistakes like that,  from a professional athlete,  are simply inexcusable.

I have a lot of questions about how Buck handled that eighth inning,  but the Angels went 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position and won a baseball game today, so Hooray for my team!

vansmack wrote:
Music to my ears in Anaheim….

"Jim Johnson warming up in the A's bullpen. "

This strange triangle of closers hasn't worked out for any team,  but at least the O's saved a little money,  I suppose.

Johnson was designated for assignment by the A's.  If memory serves, they've got 10 days to trade him or give him his out right release.

vansmack wrote:
I have a lot of questions about how Buck handled that eighth inning,  but the Angels went 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position and won a baseball game today, so Hooray for my team!

I know he wasn't going to use Britton.  Probably didn't want to have Matusz start the inning, then not have him later.  Ironic that after all the opportunities the Angels had they get the run on a bases loaded walk.