Spring Training Game 26: Yankees at Orioles
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YANKEES (9-13-3)
Melky Mesa CF
Nick Swisher DH
Mark Teixeira 1B
Andruw Jones RF
Jesus Montero C
Greg Golson LF
Eduardo Nunez SS
Ronnie Belliard 2B
Brandon Laird 3B
RHP Sergio Mitre (1-0, 2.25)
Mitre vs. Orioles
ORIOLES (10-11-2)
Brian Roberts 2B
Nick Markakis RF
Matt Wieters C
Vladimir Guerrero DH
Luke Scott LF
Adam Jones CF
Mark Reynolds 3B
J.J. Hardy SS
Jake Fox 1B
LHP Zach Britton (1-0, 0.00)
Britton vs. Yankees
TIME/TV: 1:05 p.m., YES Network
WEATHER: Bright and sunny, and as Joe Girardi said pregame, it’s unusually calm. There’s usually a lot of wind, but today’s not too bad for this place. The flags are blowing out to center field, but it’s not as overwhelming as usual.
UMPIRES: HP Manny Gonzalez, 1B Bill Welke, 2B Chad Fairchild, 3B Darren Budahn
ON THE LINE: Sergio Mitre is still in the rotation competition, but he seems to be the most natural fit in the open long-relief spot. That’s technically on the line, but in reality, the most important thing we’ll learn today is whether Curtis Granderon’s oblique injury leaves him doubtful for Opening Day.
OUT OF THE BULLPEN FOR THE YANKEES: Joba Chamberlain is making his first appearance since a sore oblique. Mark Prior, Luis Ayala and Romulo Sanchez are also on this trip and likely to pitch.
OUT OF THE BULLPEN FOR THE ORIOLES: LHP Michael Gonzalez and RHP Jason Berken.
LATE SCRATCH: Still waiting for any sort of update on Granderson’s oblique. The Yankees have seen a series of oblique injuries this spring (including three guys player in today’s game: Chamberlain, Golson and Mitre).
LIKE A FOX: Orioles first baseman Jake Fox has seven home runs, the most of any major leaguer this spring.
UPDATE, 1:27 p.m.: Golson singled in his first at-bat back. Have to think he could sneak onto the Opening Day roster if this Granderson injury is serious.
Also, it’s 1-0 Orioles after an inning and a half. Mitre allowed a run on two hits in the first inning.
UPDATE, 1:45 p.m.: The Yankees have tied it on an RBI grounder to short by Teixeira. Really, Mesa created the run. He singled, took second on Swisher’s single and alertly advanced to third on a ball in the dirt.
UPDATE, 2:05 p.m.: Might see some of the minor league pitchers today. Mitre is struggled in his second appearance against the Orioles. In this third inning he’s balked in one run and allowed two home runs, a solo shot by Jake Fox and a two-run homer by Luke Scott. It’s 5-1 Orioles.
UPDATE, 2:19 p.m.: Might be a little more wind up high because Mark Reynolds just went deep on a ball that looked like a fly out off the bat. Instead, it was a one-out home run off Joba Chamberlain, who entered the game in the fourth after Mitre struggled through his three innings.
Strains are starting to get on my nerves.
I pulled a muscle in my brain and I still have to work
Man, things look o-bleak.
Whattaya all say we hope Mitre gets bombed today so this evening we can all turn our attention to how HE’s the odd man out in the 5th-starter-long man race…?
Anyone with me?
Stuckey
Take a walk
Go play on the freeway
# stuckey99 March 22nd, 2011 at 1:01 pm
Whattaya all say we hope Mitre gets bombed today so this evening we can all turn our attention to how HE’s the odd man out in the 5th-starter-long man race…?
Anyone with me?
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we’ve been deceived before in March.
Colon has shown enough to stay on the merits, I doubt that anything Mitre does will be determinative of that.
Mesa and Golson in the OF, lol. Love the D!
MLB radio reports grandy out for season opener
Shouldn’t Swisher be hitting 6th or 7th today?
Game is also on ESPN.
“MLB radio reports grandy out for season opener”
Lol, the “radio” part is a true artisan at work.
Britton is pretty nasty
Low 80′s in NC, sun tan weather. Folks in NY getting 7″ of snow tomorrow, hope the weather gets better by the time the Yankees get back home.
If Grandy is out for a couple weeks then that’s what they got Jones for (and what I wish they had been able to sign Damon for)
For those w/o mlb.tv, games on espn3
http://espn.go.com/espn3/index#
# Abe Peterham March 22nd, 2011 at 1:07 pm
MLB radio reports grandy out for season opener
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well that sucks
well that sucks
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Trolling.
blake March 22nd, 2011 at 12:47 pm
I pulled a calf muscle yesterday and I still have to work
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“If Grandy is out for a couple weeks then that’s what they got Jones for (and what I wish they had been able to sign Damon for)”
I was thinking that too. Damon should have known that he would have gotten sufficient PT one way or another.
March Madness = Yankees injury list!
Good job, Melkman.
I really need access to MLB Radio……those guys seem to break all the big news. Always the first to deliver information to the fans.
Andruw Jones, has he gotten a hit this spring?
I think the Yankees will cut him loose by mid season, we’ve got better options already.
BIG AL March 22nd, 2011 at 1:17 pm
Andruw Jones, has he gotten a hit this spring?
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6. he’s raking.
Yankees on YES, catch you all later.
GB,
What can I say….its a tough habit to break.
# stuckey99 March 22nd, 2011 at 1:13 pm
well that sucks
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Trolling.
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The season is over *jumps out of window*
Montero with the laser to right field for a hit….(ok it was a broken bat duck snort but whatever )
so GB where is the play by play for those of us stuck at work
AAO,
I don’t think you understand me. The thing about MLB radio reporting that isn’t genuine, is my guess at least.
Citing a radio report is a common practice, because then people can’t ask for links/verification.
Matsz and Britton are might make a good team for the Os
Kruk doing a game is giving Sutcliffe a run for his money…..in.awful.
“Matsz and Britton are might make a good team for the Os”
Yeah. Couple tough lefties. Britton should be up by Memorial Day, IMO.
upstate kate March 22nd, 2011 at 1:24 pm
so GB where is the play by play for those of us stuck at work
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Kate, I figured somebody else would be doing it. I’ll syart with bottom of the 2nd
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Boy, now I have to give authentication to a 5 second MLB radio top of hour update that only said ” granderson out for season opener w oblique strain”
U guys are doubting thomases for sure..
the orioles offense could be very good this year…
# stuckey99 March 22nd, 2011 at 1:25 pm
AAO,
I don’t think you understand me. The thing about MLB radio reporting that isn’t genuine, is my guess at least.
Citing a radio report is a common practice, because then people can’t ask for links/verification.
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Ok I see
Mell,
I like him…seems to have a real feel for pitching.
blake March 22nd, 2011 at 1:11 pm
If Grandy is out for a couple weeks then that’s what they got Jones for (and what I wish they had been able to sign Damon for)
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“the orioles offense could be very good this year…”
Certainly should be better than last year when they were the 2nd worst offensive team in the AL. They have a chance to be more like an average AL offense this time around.
Bottom of the 2nd, Mitre pitching, 1-0 baltimore
Montero and Golson have the 2 Yankee hits, Great running catch be Mesa
Adam Jones grounds out to 3rd
Reynolds strikeout
Hardy groundout to shortstop
Mitre, 2 innings, 2 hits, 1 Run (earned), 0 walks, 1 strikeout
thanks GB
I wish I didnt hate Andruw Jones.
Top of the 3rd inning, Britton pitching for baltimore
Laird groundout to shortstop
Abe,
I seriously doubt given Granderson was a late scratch that the Yankees have already determined he’s going to miss Opening Day. That would be very, very specific.
I also seriously doubt if the Yankees had actually announced that definitively, no one else by MLBR would aware of it.
That none of the beat writers are tweeting the MLBR report is also suspicious.
If you indeed heard what you say you heard, I suspect it was speculation, given how much time Chamberlain went between appearances, which is what most of the beat writers are doing.
Mesa line drive single to left
Blake:
I’m no expert on pitching, but Britton does seem to know what he’s doing. Saw him down in Bowie last year. Nobody hit the ball hard off of him.
anyone ever been to the Os spring training park in Bradenton?
I really like Sarasota and Bradenton, specifically Anna Maria Island, hidden gem
Swisher line drive single to center
I’m no expert on pitching, but Britton does seem to know what he’s doing. Saw him down in Bowie last year. Nobody hit the ball hard off of him.
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Swisher nearly took his head off.
Mell,
He doesn’t throw all that hard but changes speed and seems to get a good plane on the ball. I love Matsz (or however you spell it) I think he’s goingto.be a stud.
Passed ball, Mesa moves to 3rd
Teixeira force out at 2nd base, run scores
we’ve been deceived before in March.
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We’ve also been deceived by the production in a previous season.
I’d love to see Montero’s first spring HR here…
Ouch, Montero got owned
Andruw Jones ground ball single in hole between 3rd and short
Montero strikeout. Looked bad chasing 3 pitches low out of strike zone
1-1 tie
TY
Loveee Anna Maria and long boat key.
Go once a year..
montero needs to go to reiple, he doesn’t have a clue at the plate at the moment. he looks like he swinging blindfolded
TylerKepner Good to see Chien-Ming Wang w/Nats. After earlier setback, says he’ll be throwing live BP in two days. Friendly as always; rooting for him.
AmyKNelson Scout who saw Bartolo Colon last night was impressed, movement on pitches, hitting 94. If he can keep it up will be “a hell of a signing.”
You guys can “seriously doubt” whatever you want… the fact of the matter is that he only has 9 days to recover from an oblique injury, no matter how serious. That is HIGHLY unlikely.
My pleasure, Kate
Not Montero’s best AB there….
“You guys can “seriously doubt” whatever you want… the fact of the matter is that he only has 9 days to recover from an oblique injury, no matter how serious. That is HIGHLY unlikely”
Sadly, this is probably true.
Lol, good point ID
BIG AL March 22nd, 2011 at 1:10 pm
Folks in NY getting 7? of snow tomorrow
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Sorry–I am refusing delivery.
Bottom of the 3rd, Mitre pitching, 1-1 tie
Fox home run to left field
Sinker not sinking too good today.
“Fox home run to left field”
His 8th of the spring.
Looks like Jake Fox wants to stick as the O’s 2nd string catcher
Roberts strikeout on change-up
Montero looked like Austin Kearns there…..
Would Mitre getting lit up be the worst thing in the world?
“Scout who saw Bartolo Colon last night was impressed, movement on pitches, hitting 94. If he can keep it up will be “a hell of a signing.””
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“Scout” also goes by the name Captain Obvious in some circles.
“Would Mitre getting lit up be the worst thing in the world?”
No since all pitchers get lit up at some point. I would hope it wouldn’t be looked at any more askance than if it happened to any other Yankee rotation hopeful.
Markakis walk
Wieters single to right field, runner to 3rd
I said get through spring training healthy
Granderson pulled his oblique using the touch pad to scroll through i-tunes.
And by the way, anyone underestimating Baltimore is doing at her or his own peril. Heck, Baltimore could score runs when everything else about them was falling apart.
Fox has been a lifer in the Minors but maybe no more….Feel good story
“Good to see Chien-Ming Wang w/Nats. After earlier setback, says he’ll be throwing live BP in two days. Friendly as always; rooting for him. ”
I don’t want Mitre to get lit up. It may sound odd, but if Mitre ends up being cut, then you don’t really want it to be because if one or two bad ST outings.
Freddie might be feeling a little relieved inside, though.
# Pat M. March 22nd, 2011 at 2:01 pm
Fox has been a lifer in the Minors but maybe no more….Feel good story
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Bud Fox was a feel good story. Jake, eh.
Mitre getting lit up lowers his trade value.
I personally hope Cashman bundles Mitre, R Sanchez, Luis Ayala, and Steve Garrison to his buddy Kevin Towers in Arizona with a wink understanding that we can get Mitre back later for prospects if needed.
I think Towers was willing to help Cash out on a sign and trade before, so he might be amenable to such a deal.
Vlad was trucking for Vlad!
Baltimore is going to score a lot of runs
“Heck, Baltimore could score runs when everything else about them was falling apart”
13th in runs scored last season. Even with the additions they made, it’s an average offense at best. Lot better than last year’s considerably below average offense, but average nonetheless.
I just heard Sweeney on WFAN and he said they have no report yet on Curtis.
Mitre not helping his cause. I still say Brackman will be called up sooner than later. He just needs to get some AAA innings under his belt.
I personally hope that Mitre remains with the Yankee organization.
Jerkface March 22nd, 2011 at 2:00 pm
I said get through spring training healthy
Granderson pulled his oblique using the touch pad to scroll through i-tunes.
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Yeah, I didn’t like thew way he was grimacing at the end and then crying…Obviously knew of the injury right away.
1991 called and wants Luke Scott’s shades back.
Bye Bye Mitre
balk, run scores
Guerrero ground out to 2nd base, runner to 3rd base
Scott 2 run homer to right center
Meat Tray
Nice knowing ya, Sergio
Welcome to the team, Bartolo!
Mitre missing up and in the middle of the plate way too much.
whoever wished for mitre to bomb today is getting their wish.
Time to red tag Sergio
mitre getting rocked, montero deserve blame too
I don’t think the photos are good enough. Ciao Mitre.
Adam Jones ground out to 3rd
A lot of hanging change-ups
The Orioles may score 750 runs this year.
Baltimore’s problem has been poor pitching. Mitre almost got out of that one. Went back to the well once too many times.
Ravich: “Mitre likely to be the long reliever.” (based on what?)
Brackman pitching at the minor league complex.
Ugh Sergio.
“13th in runs scored last season. Even with the additions they made, it’s an average offense at best. Lot better than last year’s considerably below average offense, but average nonetheless.”
Well let me put it this way. The AL East, Yankees and Sux in particular, always knew that no lead was safe with the Os. On top of it, the O’s had the best second-half record in the majors last season.
If you are using comparison stats to define your average, I see that as a mistake since you could have 10 teams with phenomenal offenses, such that the next 3 may be considered “average” by placement, and may be fantastic.
Heads out of stats and watching the games tells a lot of the story.
Jerkface March 22nd, 2011 at 2:08 pm
The Orioles may score 750 runs this year
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They might score all of them this inning
Montero? Seriously? A sinker ball specialist can’t get the ball to sink and it’s the rookie catcher’s fault? The balk too I suppose
Castillo hasn’t showed up yet to the Phillies and he was due there last night.
Top of the 4th inning, 5-1 Baltimore
See ya Sergio Valente!
WTF!?!? Was Girardi TRYING to LOSE this game?!?!?!
It’s past time for a change (of pitchers)!
Hey Mitre, listen up: Turn out the lights, the party’s over …
Montero has nothing to do with it….he was setting a good low target…..Mitre just not hitting it.
New Vegas Watch over / under lines came out Sunday…..Some interesting line movements……Yanks dropped from 91 to 90.5 & Boston dropped from 96 to 94.5…..Cards dropped 4 wins due to Carp’s injury
In all fariness to Sergio, he is really about a 3 inning guy…after that, IIRC he starts to get hit. I’m sure JF will provide a more detailed analysis of that comment….and validate or refute it…just going from memory and impression I have always had of him.
tyanksfan36 March 22nd, 2011 at 2:08 pm
Brackman pitching at the minor league complex.
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Are you there? How’s he look?
As for the Orioles, I wouldn’t overreact to them having success after a managerial change. It’s easier to play well when you are already 50 games out. They are better, but they wont have a winning record
“Baltimore’s problem has been poor pitching. ”
Bingo. And mel, interestingly enough, Buck turned that right around. Poor Brian Matusz, an extremely talented pitcher, had a losing record until Buck showed up. Really causes you pause for thought about whether it’s the manager, the pitching coach, or a combination.
Just about all of the Orioles starters ended up with winning records over the period of time when Buck took over. I think Matsuz might have had something like a 6-0 record, or maybe won six in a row in the second half.
Good for the Orioles.
Well let me put it this way. The AL East, Yankees and Sux in particular, always knew that no lead was safe with the Os. On top of it, the O’s had the best second-half record in the majors last season.
If you are using comparison stats to define your average, I see that as a mistake since you could have 10 teams with phenomenal offenses, such that the next 3 may be considered “average” by placement, and may be fantastic.
Heads out of stats and watching the games tells a lot of the story.
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The Orioles offense and bullpen did not improve at all in the 2nd half. Kevin Millwood, Guthrie, and Matusz improved. Millwood is no longer on the team. Some of the pitchers got worse.
A good offense scores 800 runs, a great offense scores 900 runs, most offenses score 700 runs, bad ones score 600 runs.
The Orioles have moved from 600 to 700. Orioles scored 741 in 09, 613 in 2010. They will probably score around 750 in 2011.
“On top of it, the O’s had the best second-half record in the majors last season.”
Not so much. There 37-37 record after the Allstar Break was good for 5th best record….in the AL East.
BoJo — he only pitched three innings tofay
5-1 Baltimore
Golson strikeout
Nunez strikeout
Belliard ground out to short stop
5-1 baltimore
*THEIR 37-37 record…..
“It’s easier to play well when you are already 50 games out. They are better, but they wont have a winning record”
Really? I don’t see that making a whit of sense. If that were the case they would have played well for Tremblay when they were 50 games out. They didn’t.
I think I’ll bet on them having a winning record.
86w183 March 22nd, 2011 at 2:13 pm
BoJo — he only pitched three innings tofay
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Thanks–not able to watch today, and thought it was the 4th.
Let me ammend that…Sergio has always been a two inning guy IIRC
Baltimore wins line jumped from 74.5 to 76.5 since camp opened
Montero keeps getting thrown slow stuff down and away, keeps flailing at it.
Right now, I guess that’s the scouting report on him.
If the Orioles improve it’s because they have some major league hitters now. And the young pitchers won’t be so deer in the headlights. Not because of a managerial change.
They won when Trembley took over. So they took off the interim manager tag. Where’s Trembley now?
I should have said since Showalter took over.
• Only the Twins (35-21) had a better record in the AL than the Orioles’ 34-23 after Showalter took over. His 34 wins in 57 games were more than previous managers Dave Trembley and Juan Samuel (32) compiled in 105 games.
• The pitching staff’s ERA pre-Showalter was over 5.50, but fell to 3.54 in the last 57 games. Just the A’s (3.23) and Angels (3.40) were better. In Showalter’s 57 games, the Orioles got 36 quality starts from their pitchers
I think the O’s will be about .500 because they are in the AL East. But I do have 2 of their OFs on my fantasy team.
Joba!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jake Arrieta and Chris Tillman were worse in the 2nd half
“Baltimore wins line jumped from 74.5 to 76.5 since camp opened”
An easy Under, IMO. 71 or 72 is about where I see ‘em.
Love that million dollar arm.
I have a great idea.
Underestimate the O’s offense.
Bottom of the 5th inning, Chamberlain pitching, 5-1 Baltimore
Reynolds strikeout
hardy home run, hanging curve
Hitting mid-90s on fastball
If timing is everything, Mitre is in trouble.
If anything, the decision is probably less difficult than it was a couple hours ego.
“I think the O’s will be about .500 because they are in the AL East. But I do have 2 of their OFs on my fantasy team.”
Fran, that’s the difficulty, their playing in the toughest division in the AL East.
I have one of the O’s outfielder’s on my fantasy team and am considering going after another…
Underestimate the O’s offense.
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The orioles offense probably scored 6 runs last year at some point. Don’t overestimate them.
So, in actually LOOKING at his game logs for 2010, Sergio appeared in 27 games, and went more than 3 innings only four times. In those outings, he gave up 3, 1, 5, and 0 runs…The most he gave up while pitching 3 or under was 3 runs on one 3 inning outing, 2 runs on a 2 inning outing , and 2 runs on a 1 inning outing. on 2 occassions, he gave up 1 run while not getting anyone out. 7 bad outings out ot 27.
When he pitched 1 inning, he had 7 games of shutting out the other team.
Fox groundout to 3rd
Roberts strikeout looking
chamberlain looked really good except for the hanging curve
End of 5 innings, 6-1 baltimore
“If timing is everything, Mitre is in trouble.”
Can’t disagree.
“I think the O’s will be about .500 because they are in the AL East. But I do have 2 of their OFs on my fantasy team.”
So who outta NY, Boston, Tampa, Toronto, and Baltimore will be well under .500?
A 5-team division that all play one another 18-19 times cannot produce 5 .500(ish) teams.
“If timing is everything, Mitre is in trouble”
I hope so because he’s not a good pitcher and the Yankees can do better than him.
Buck’s O’s are going to kick ass.
Not good of course for the faint of heart or those who want all of the Yankee competition to fall apart.
I am neither of those things.
Joba hasn’t pitched in a game in what 2 weeks ??? So he hangs one big deal……He needs work to catch up
chamberlain looked really good except for the hanging curve ?
Lincoln had a great time at the theater except for that one bullet.
Top of the 5th inning, 6-1 Yanks
Laird pop out to 2nd base
Buck’s O’s are going to kick ass.
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Every team in baseball kicks ass about 60 times. The buck factor will give them an extra 10 ontop of that. 70-92, seems about right.
stuckey, is it mathematically impossible for 5 teams in the same division to be above .500 (based on the unbalanced schedule)
GreenBeret7 March 22nd, 2011 at 2:22 pm
Fox groundout to 3rd
Roberts strikeout looking
chamberlain looked really good except for the hanging curve
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IIRC, Joba has a little trouble giving up runs when he hasn’t been used in a few days…so no surprise. But glad to see him throwing so hard.
“Lincoln had a great time at the theater except for that one bullet”
In this case, the bigger point is that Chamberlain seems to be able to dial it up to 94-95 in his 1st game back from the oblique.
Niblick March 22nd, 2011 at 2:25 pm
chamberlain looked really good except for the hanging curve ?
Lincoln had a great time at the theater except for that one bullet.
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Except for that one braincell, you’d be a brainless idiot. As it is, you’re just an idiot
Stuckey…..I can see Baltimore being a .500 club outside the AL East
Niblick March 22nd, 2011 at 2:25 pm
chamberlain looked really good except for the hanging curve ?
Lincoln had a great time at the theater except for that one bullet.
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“Sure, but aside from THAT Mrs Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play?”
“Joba hasn’t pitched in a game in what 2 weeks ??? So he hangs one big deal……He needs work to catch up”
Seriously.
top of the 5th inning
Mesa HBP
swisher double in left field corner
is it mathematically impossible for 5 teams in the same division to be above .500
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Impossible? No. Has it ever happened? No.
It is just one bad pitch. I would rather see Joba give up a HR then a bunch of hits.
Last year 4 out of 5 AL east teams finished over .500. I suppose it is possible that the Os could overtake the Jays, but I think the jays have better pitching.
Stucky,
Guess I did not think about it mathematically, but I think Toronto will be the worst in the AL East this season.
Stuckey…..I can see Baltimore being a .500 club outside the AL East
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The O’s and Jays probably would have had a few more playoff berths if they spent their time in the central or west, but that doesn’t help the argument of ‘these teams are going to be under .500 next season’ because they do play in the AL east.
I don’t really care how many games the O’s win, but it is sure great to see Buck back managing. He deserves to be in that role, and I am sure he’ll provide a lot of great entertainment and quotes this season.
Vegas has both Toronto and Baltimore at 76.5 wins
Teixeira strikeout looking
O’s wont be ready to contend this year or probably even be all that close to. 500 ….but they are moving in a positive direction. They’ll flip Vlad to a contender at the break for more prospects.
Face I see you missed your coco puffs this morning
Joba’s hung them when he’s healthy.
So, hanging one might not be a product of being on the mend.
Main thing is that he’s healthy. Which he probably is because he’s dialing it up.
“stuckey, is it mathematically impossible for 5 teams in the same division to be above .500 (based on the unbalanced schedule)’
Impossible?
Certainly not.
Improbable?
Highly.
Understand it’s highly likely both the Yanks and Sox will win over 90 games, perhaps well over. When they each play their division rivals no less than 72 times, some of that comes from the hide of their divisions rivals.
Tampa probably also projects to be a mid/high-80-something win team. Toronto perhaps .500+.
The mathematical improbability is ALL these teams playing each other somewhat evenly and making up all the ground on the other divisions/interleague.
Here’s a homework assignment for anyone interested. Find a division since 1995 in which all teams were within 5 games of .500…?
Andruw Jones groundout to short stop
6-1 baltimore bottom of the 5th inning
O’s wont be ready to contend this year or probably even be all that close to. 500 ….but they are moving in a positive direction. They’ll flip Vlad to a contender at the break for more prospects.
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They need better luck on the farm system, almost all of their prospects crashed last year except for Britton. And their graduated players all took steps back. Jones and Markakis and Wieters have yet to ‘break out’. Markakis is good of course, but not as good as he should be.
“Vegas has both Toronto and Baltimore at 76.5 wins”
Interesting. I think the Jays have a much better chance of getting there, though they seem to be having some issues with injuries in the pen, so who knows?
Fran, it’s going to be an interesting watch. Toronto had an horrendous problem with their young arms going down, and you have to question what was happening with their coaching staff for that to continue to happen. (Do you remember the season when the Yanks brought on a new conditioning coach and just about everyone on the team ended up with hammies?)
The Jays have some very good pitching.
The Orioles have some very good pitching.
They both have new staffs.
I am very excited to watch the AL East unfold.
Speaking of Britton, pretty nice job closing out that inning scoreless after 2nd and 3rd, one out.
Andrew’s swing is ugly.
Jerkface,
Why is Swisher batting 2nd? I know what your answer SHOULD be, I want to know if you know…:-)
JF,
True, they really need Wieters to be what he was supposed to be…
Brandon Tierney just said: “If the RS don’t run away from everyone, and they might…”
What a freakin’ moron.
That Prior fastball had a little life to it.
After the game Girardi will say this about Mitre, “He battled. The balking in of a run doesn’t bother me as long as he’s competing.”
As I said last night, he is Girardi’s woobie and Cashman must take away the woobie!
Why is Swisher batting 2nd?
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Because Swisher is the candidate to replace Jeter batting 2nd if Jeter falters
I have a vision of Mark Prior getting some big postseason outs, following in the footsteps of his former rotation mate.
Prior looks pretty good today….making quality pitches.
By his own admission, Mark Prior needs to go down to AAA to work on pitches. He’s done little wrong during ST. Would like to see him in the Bronx at some point.
Is Francessa still on the radio?
I can hear it now, “Mahk Priyah us a STAAHTAHHH!”
“Because Swisher is the candidate to replace Jeter batting 2nd if Jeter falters
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The correct answer was:
“Because a lefty started the game”
“As I said last night, he is Girardi’s woobie and Cashman must take away the woobie!”
Bottom of the 5th inning, 6-1 Baltimore Prior pitching
Markakis strikeout swinging
Wieters strikeout
Derrick Lee groundout to shortstop
Low 90s fastball, high 70s breaking pitches
6-1 Baltimore, end of 5th inning
Trisha,
The AL East will be interesting this season. Tough division as usual. Oh and I forgot I have Wieters too.
As I said last night, he is Girardi’s woobie and Cashman must take away the woobie!
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I called him a binkie
That goes to show you how high Prior’s standards are, to the Yankees probable. benefit.
He could slide into a late inning role on most (if not all) major league teams right now, but the look of him,
In my mind, the issue with Prior is not so much that he won’t recover his fastball, it is that he never really had surgery to correct his shoulder problem, and it could blow out at any minute. I am not watching today, but it would be interesting if he is still using those inverted W mechanics that put such a strain on the elbow and shoulder.
Plus, I think he still throws the slitter…another troublesome pitch on elbows.
Wieters ruined me in fantasy last year. Im hoping Posey doesnt follow the same trend.
As woobies and binkies go, Mitre isn’t that bad.
Fran you have a nice lineup. I think Wieters will blossom under Showalter.
Ollie Perez is an example of a BAD binky…
stuckey,
Actually happened in 2005 where the whole division was .500 or better.
The 2005 NL East – Nationals were 81-81. Rest of division was over .500 (Marlins/Mets were 83-79, Phillies were 88-74, Braves were 90-72)
Other than that, closest was 1997 NL West – 3 teams over .500, 1 team was 10 games under.
Also the 2000 NL West – 4 teams over .500, 1 team was 10 games under
2005 NL east. Every team was .500 or better.
Top of the 6th inning, 6-1 Baltimore
Montero walk
Buck has turned this team around. All I can say is, wow, I tip my cap.
“‘It’s definitely, hands down the best lineup since I’ve been here,” right fielder Nick Markakis told MLB.com. ‘You look at our lineup and as much depth as we have, we’ve got to have the the deepest lineup on a team in all of baseball.’”
(In addition, they really have improved their infield. )
Feel free to argue with Markakis if you disagree.
“I think I’ll bet on them having a winning record.”
Can I please have the other side of that bet?????
Mel, he is on radio.
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Jason, do you think I should change catchers?
I was at lunch today and my phone started beeping at me-it was updates from today’s game. I must have signed up for mobile alerts at some point, but for the life of me I can’t remember doing it. LOL
“Plus, I think he still throws the slitter…another troublesome pitch on elbows.”
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FYI–that he where he throws his splitter while holding his P
Jason, Posey was definitely on my fantasy radar but someone beat me to the punch.
I think the kid is here to stay. Far too much talent to disappear.
trisha – true pinstriped blue March 22nd, 2011 at 2:45 pm
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And they are in the best shape of their lives!
Awwww…
BloggingBombers Swisher’s second hit of the day – a line drive double to left field – draws big applause from his biggest fan: JoAnna Garcia Swisher.
Nick in SF March 22nd, 2011 at 2:45 pm
“I think I’ll bet on them having a winning record.”
Can I please have the other side of that bet?????
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Does winning 72 qualify as a winning record?
Maxwell walk
Fran, never drop Wieters. Tell you what. I will take him in a NYC heartbeat if you get rid of him. To me Buck is a managerial savior. I would sure give it a look see before you do anything. It isn’t like the remaining catching pool is great.
Fran,
I figured as much. They’ll have to pry that mic out of his hands when he passes on.
Good work fellas.
Yeah, stick my what I said. Not impossible, just improbable.
Once in 15 years = (16 years x 6 divisions=99) = 1/96.
1.04% chance, if my math is correct.
Has Maxwell hit a homer yet this spring? I want to hear what Sterling’s call would be…
“Maxwell Silver HAMMERS that ball..?”
“‘It’s definitely, hands down the best lineup since I’ve been here,” right fielder Nick Markakis told MLB.com. ‘You look at our lineup and as much depth as we have, we’ve got to have the the deepest lineup on a team in all of baseball.’”
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Deepest lineup on a team in all of baseball named the Orioles*
*does not include Yankees, Red Sox, Rays
Jerkface – question.
If the Yanks decide in 8 days that they’ll likely activate Cerivelli when he’s healthy, and expect him back fairly soon, who goes north temporarily?
Not sure what a player having enthusiasm for his own squad means. He isn’t going to trash himself.
“Maxwell Silver HAMMERS that ball..?”
Sterling would be more likely to do the call for flyout than a HR.
BoJo March 22nd, 2011 at 2:49 pm
Has Maxwell hit a homer yet this spring? I want to hear what Sterling?s call would be?
?Maxwell Silver HAMMERS that ball..??
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awesome.
I wouldnt give up on wieters yet. He’s shown signs of what he’s capable of producing consistently. Im just hoping posey doesnt have that sophomore relapse. I tried drafting a lot of the ‘sophomore sensations’ last year and it didnt pan out. Posey is my only one this year.
It seems to me that the best resolution for the Yankees pitching conundrum would be to try to trade Mitre (may not have a lot of value but should have some as he is a likely starter for some teams) and if trading him is not possible then release him. That leaves Nova as the fourth starter and probably Colon (on the strength of his showing so far this Spring) as the fifth starter with Garcia in the pen as the long man/6th starter. Then if either Colon or Garcia falters the Yankees drop that guy and bring up … Prior (who needs the time in SWB to stretch out his arm so he can assume the long man role).
This strategy should get the Yankees through the first two or three months at which time Cashman can see what the cost might be for a front line starter and compare that cost vs the readiness of the group of young starters in SWB or Trenton to move to the big club. Hopefully the solution will be internal as the cost of a front line starter is likely to be quite high.
In the meantime patience seems to be the best course going forward.
If the Yanks decide in 8 days that they’ll likely activate Cerivelli when he’s healthy, and expect him back fairly soon, who goes north temporarily?
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Molina
Nunez foul pop out to first base
belliard pop up to first base
Laird robbed on a hard shot to short stop
BryanHoch RT @kathyljacobson: @CC_Sabathia set to guest on David Letterman on 3/30.
Rich–
I can hear it in my mind now that you mention it…
“Maxwell Silver HAMMERS that ball…it is high, it is far, it is….a ground ball to short, and the shortstop makes a great play!”
“Well, Suyn, I really thought Maxwell got all of that, but the replay shows he just missed it and hit it off the end of his bat…oh well, you can’t predict baseball.”
“Molina”
Wildcard pick. Interesting.
jason, how many people in your league? What round did you take Posey?
And thus begins the “I no zero interest” portion of the exhibition.
Wildcard pick. Interesting.
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40 man roster management is an important part of being a GM, they aren’t going to put Romine on the 40 man to cover some temporary amount of weeks, nor do they do the same to Montero. Putting a player on the 40 man increases their minor league salary and burns an option.
I was on a conference call, did I hear correctly that Kruk went on the record with Gonzalez hitting 50 dingers and 50 doubles ????
If Montero goes north its because they think he is going to stick. And if they decide they are committed to Cervelli as backup they’ll just use Molina and get rid of him. Its unlikely he would be claimed on waivers as well.
Jerkface March 22nd, 2011 at 2:52 pm
If the Yanks decide in 8 days that they’ll likely activate Cerivelli when he’s healthy, and expect him back fairly soon, who goes north temporarily?
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Molina
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I think there are going to be several openings on the 40 man roster very soon, including Mitre, R Sanchez, and perhaps Garrison. Marte and Corona can be moved to 60 day list…So if they Yankees want to add Montero, they can take him north, and send him back down when Cervelli is ready.
Pat M, do you have a link to those new lines you mentioned?
.600 winning percentage 2 months under Buck.
Not bad for an AL East team.
Buck’s Nanny McPhee.
Taking for logic for sake of dicussion, and given Molina’s utter lack of work, this suggests two consequences to me.
1.) Montero will go north.
2.) He will stay there, and Cervelli will be traded or optioned back to AAA.
Agree?
BryanHoch Rafael Soriano allowed a solo homer in 1 2/3 innings vs. Blue Jays minor leaguers this afternoon. 1.2IP, 1ER, 1H, 1HR
jimbaumbach Next time Rafael Soriano pitches in minor league game to avoid AL East team, that team should also send its lineup to same game. Checkmate.
Trisha, OK. Deal on Wieters.
Mel, you’re right. He’ll be on air forever.
Wieters was one of the players I was targeting. I’d have taken him if he was available. Definitely.
Bottom of the 6th inning, 6-1 baltimore, Romulo sanchez pitching
scott strikeout swinging
Adam Jones fly out to deep right center
Reynolds groundout to shortstop
End of 6 innings, 6-1 Baltimore
I think there are going to be several openings on the 40 man roster very soon, including Mitre, R Sanchez, and perhaps Garrison. Marte and Corona can be moved to 60 day list…So if they Yankees want to add Montero, they can take him north, and send him back down when Cervelli is ready.
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I don’t think they are going to bring up Montero only to send him down for Cervelli.
Cano batting title. Gonzalez RBI crown. Forgot who he said for MVP.
1.) Montero will go north.
2.) He will stay there, and Cervelli will be traded or optioned back to AAA.
Agree?
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I think this happens unless Montero is a complete disaster.
But per JF’s good point about buring options, it could go either way. The plus of taking Montero is to expose him to some big league action early on…but if he really needs more work on defense, then JF is probably right.
“So if they Yankees want to add Montero, they can take him north, and send him back down when Cervelli is ready.”
Exactly what they will do bojo.
Happy Birthday to the Queen of Aries, Franny
10 teams. Cant remember what round i got him (im on my phone and work has just about every fun site blocked.) Im thinking 5th or 6th. Possibly later.
“I was on a conference call, did I hear correctly that Kruk went on the record with Gonzalez hitting 50 dingers and 50 doubles ????”
No way on the 50 homers. His new home park is not very homer friendly. 35-36 would be my guess. 50 doubles? Yeah, that I can see fairly easily.
Nick in SF……..Google Vegas Watch and it’ll be the top line…..SF Giants are still at 88.5
Exactly what they will do bojo.
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If Montero makes the team he will never sniff the minors again unless he totally bombs.
BoJo
That works!
The 2005 Orioles once had a .600 winning percentage over 2 months. They were never heard from again.
Montero will go north and when Cervelli is rehabbed he will be back in the Bronx and Montero back in the minors.
Agree?
Of course agree.
Mesa flyout to deep center
I hope this becomes one of those things where every time the Orioles win we get to hear all about them but then at the end of the season they haven’t amounted to anything, like last years Blue Jays.
Romine and Montero look pretty similar in uniform, except for Montero being huger, but they have the same facial shape.
Granderson has been hitting well this spring, so it would be lousy if he is out for the start of the season. Andruw Jones is still a pretty good defensive outfielder, so I am glad that the Yankees have him for a backup. As much as I love Damon as a player, I would not want him starting the season as an outfielder for the Yankees.
Romine soft groundout to shortstop
Molina strikeout swinging
AndrewMarchand Romine has totally changed his swing with Kevin Long this camp. He shows up at 7:30 a.m. before big guns get Long. #espnst
“I hope this becomes one of those things where every time the Orioles win we get to hear all about them but then at the end of the season they haven’t amounted to anything, like last years Blue Jays”
Kind of like your constant blithering that ends up amounting to nothing?
Romine has totally changed his swing with Kevin Long this camp.
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If thats the case he needs reps, send him to AA or AAA.
Kind of like your constant blithering that ends up amounting to nothing?
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Yes, both of what we say amounts to nothing. Just to be clear though, my nothing is way better.
pat March 22nd, 2011 at 3:06 pm
AndrewMarchand Romine has totally changed his swing with Kevin Long this camp. He shows up at 7:30 a.m. before big guns get Long. #espnst
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That is GREAT to hear. I hope Golson, Maxwell, and Mesa are doing the same.
KLong works for his money!
Joba talks way too fast.
“Yes, both of what we say amounts to nothing. Just to be clear though, my nothing is way better.”
And I totally thought you lacked humor.
Jerkface March 22nd, 2011 at 3:08 pm
Kind of like your constant blithering that ends up amounting to nothing?
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Yes, both of what we say amounts to nothing. Just to be clear though, my nothing is way better.
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Why must people fight and argue on this blog? It just doesn’t make any sense…
Signed–
Kettle
And I totally thought you lacked humor.
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Your lack of Jerkface knowledge lines up with your lack of baseball knowledge.
“If thats the case he needs reps, send him to AA or AAA.”
Or he needs more time with Long!!!
Mitre: out of options
Romulo Sanchez: out of options
It makes sense to send both to an NL team in need of pitching in return for a position player that could be used at AAA other than Doug Bernier.
Is there a Jerkface-reference.com?
Nice throw.
bottom of the 7th inning, 6-1 baltimore, Sanchez pitching
Hardy groundout to 2nd base
Fox strikeout
Roberts double into right field corner
Markakis single to right field, Parraz throws out runner at home
End of 7th innings, 6-1 Baltimore
What’s going on in the game now?
Or he needs more time with Long!!!
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But eventually you have to take that swing into the game and get regular work
108,
AAA depth just doesn’t do anything for me.
I mean, why not, but who cares?
Thank you for the fast reply–which even pre-dated my question…Now THAT’s service!
“But eventually you have to take that swing into the game and get regular work
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Right, when Cervelli comes back
“Your lack of Jerkface knowledge lines up with your lack of baseball knowledge.”
Then that makes me brilliant because I had your childish surly behavior figured pretty quickly. Your “baseball knowledge” is best appreciated by people who desire insipid prattle backed up by nothing but cold stats since you don’t have the ability to think.
I mean, why not, but who cares?
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That AAA depth often ends up taking major league PA? See: Moeller, Huffman, Golson, Russo, Curtis
GB,
Thanks for the brthday wishes. And the updates too
Stuckey–Pennants are won or lost based on 40 man rosters and depth….the season is a marathon and being able to fill holes is critical to winning it all.
List of other favorite cliches to follow…
Your “baseball knowledge” is best appreciated by people who desire insipid prattle backed up by nothing but cold stats since you don’t have the ability to think.
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I think you protest too much. Get it?
Right, when Cervelli comes back
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No idea when that is, and all the while Romine is losing development time. Just not a very good plan. Also 40 man roster. Sorry, Stuckey. If Romine gets put on the 40 man before Montero I’ll bake you an e-cake.
“That AAA depth often ends up taking major league PA? See: Moeller, Huffman, Golson, Russo, Curtis”
My point stands.
“I think you protest too much. Get it?”
No, you’re just not used to my responding to your constant stupidity. Get it?
My point stands.
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So you don’t care about who is going to get play time for the Yankees? Interesting.
No, you’re just not used to my responding to your constant stupidity. Get it?
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You didn’t get it.
Tell me more about how brilliant you are, its been days since you’ve back-patted yourself for all of us to see. I was so brilliant that I figured out your gimmick after your first post.
Stuckey–Consider the Mets a few years ago…they had a great lineup but were killed by injuries and had no one at AAA to fill in….thus, they sank out of contention.
You point might stand, but it seems awfully drunk and is wavering.
eboland11 Andruw Jones said he talked to Granderson, who didn’t think injury was that serious and would maybe keep him out 2 or 3 days.
Top of the 8th inning, baltimore 6-1
Parraz walk
Gil ground out to 3rd base
Maxwell strikeout looking
Russo single to center field, run scores
My gosh! Am I the one who has to ask you two to behave?
Is this April 1st already?
Where is Nick to officiate this fight?
My “gimmick”
Little boy insecure, find someone else to argue with. You define the saying that negative attention is better than no attention.
Now go chase yourself.
My boredom factor with you is setting in.
I ignore many of your ridiculous rejoinders because you don’t have the intelligence to understand beyond reading stats. I don’t have the desire or energy to help broaden your horizons.
Get it?
Bernier strikeout swinging
bottom of the 8th inning, 6-2 Baltimore
My pleasure, Fran
My boredom factor with you is setting in.
Get it?
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You’ve said this before. But you have proven yourself incapable of keeping to yourself. And you still never ‘got it’. After you saw that I had a sense of humor I thought you would have, but then you didn’t, and just went back to blustering.
“No idea when that is, and all the while Romine is losing development time. Just not a very good plan.”
A 80 year-old Austin Romine sits on his hover-rocker, with his great grandson on his bionic knee, weaving stories about this time in the farm system of the NY Yankees, in the old Major Leagues (Now the GPBL – Global Professional Baseball League).
He speaks fondly of his time in the game to little 8-year old Billy Romine, a die-hard Euro-Trashers fan, but when Billy has to go to Virtual Little League practice, Papa Romine secretly laments those 2 and 1/2 weeks in April 2011 where he sat on the big club’s bench, which effectively ruined his Major League dreams.
Annnnndddd scene.
“Also 40 man roster. Sorry, Stuckey. If Romine gets put on the 40 man before Montero I’ll bake you an e-cake.”
e-Red Velvet please.
Can we have another Y-A-W-N-athon???
I am sleepy…
My mental breakdown this morning sucked a lot of energy out of me
Stuckey you’re trying way too hard.
“eboland11 Andruw Jones said he talked to Granderson, who didn’t think injury was that serious and would maybe keep him out 2 or 3 days.”
My word, what an unexpected development.
Now some things to take to the bank since I’m so flippin’ bright I need to wear sunglasses in my own presence.
Cervelli will be back when he’s healthy and Montero will go to the minors.
The Yankees will win the 2011 World Series.
And I’m hardly threatened when predictions I make go south since there’s nobody on this forum I need to impress.
“Also 40 man roster. Sorry, Stuckey. If Romine gets put on the 40 man before Montero I’ll bake you an e-cake.”
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Can you tell me where I can find a good E-oven? The closest I have been able to find is a GE oven.
Jerkface.
I’m bored and killing time.
Lighten up, Francis.
Also I don’t think I need you to respond to any of my joinders, because taking the piss at you is for the amusement of everyone who can see through the crazy.
Bottom of the 8th inning, Ayala pitching, 6-2 baltimore
Wieters fly out to right field
Lee fly out to center field
Scott fly out to center field
At least you have enough self awareness to turn yourself into a caricature for our amusement, good on you, Trish.
I’m bored and killing time.
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Then tell me more about the Euro-Trashers.
Jerkface March 22nd, 2011 at 3:29 pm
Also I don’t think I need you to respond to any of my joinders, because taking the piss at you is for the amusement of everyone who can see through the crazy.
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Not 100% sure, but you seem to be the only one to dislike her…
Not 100% sure, but you seem to be the only one to dislike her…
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You haven’t been here very long.
Ayala has really surprised this spring…I suppose he will go to SWB and be ready for call up when needed.
Jerkface March 22nd, 2011 at 3:32 pm
Not 100% sure, but you seem to be the only one to dislike her…
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You haven’t been here very long.
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True… I like her though and have known her for over 10 years.
top of the 9th inning, 6-2 Baltimore
Pena fly out to center field
Ayala has really surprised this spring…I suppose he will go to SWB and be ready for call up when needed.
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Ayala and Prior are two guys that probably deserve a major league spot right now that won’t get them, and may never, for the Yankees.
So long as Joba, Robertson, Soriano, and Mo stay healthy there isn’t much room for right handed relief pitchers.
Mitre was too strong given the lack of use this spring. Sinker didn’t sink, etc.
I could see that being the story from Girardi after this game.
Cervelli will be back when he’s healthy and Montero will go to the minors.
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This is not happening.
If Montero makes the team, he will never be in the minors again unless on a rehab assignment
As a newbie, I think Trisha is refreshing and fun. Jerkface is tedium personified.
Vazquez ground out to 3rd base
Romine pops up to 2nd base
game over, 6-2 Baltimore
I’ll be curious to hear Girardi’s comments on Mitre today…to see if he backs off total support in any way.
“You’ve said this before. But you have proven yourself incapable of keeping to yourself. And you still never ‘got it’. After you saw that I had a sense of humor I thought you would have, but then you didn’t, and just went back to blustering.”
Your one humorous statement comes under the umbrella of the blind squirrel finding a nut. You’re generally nasty, unpleasant and argumentative. That’s what motivates and energizes you.
I think you’re just threatened by women who have the audacity to disagree with you.
Oh well.
“This is not happening.
If Montero makes the team, he will never be in the minors again unless on a rehab assignment”
We’ll see.
True… I like her though and have known her for over 10 years.
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Bojo stepping in for his e-girlfriend
tomingeorgia March 22nd, 2011 at 3:34 pm
As a newbie, I think Trisha is refreshing and fun. Jerkface is tedium personified.
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I would not agree with the last part at all. I like the way he questions everything and provides logical arguments and data to back his points. Makes for great discussions.
We’ll see.
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Let’s make a bet!
trisha,
I’m going to have to give you a yellow card for bringing sexism to the conversation!
thanks for the updates GB, I will be sending you internet CC cookies
Patrick March 22nd, 2011 at 3:35 pm
Bojo stepping in for his e-girlfriend
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You make it sound dirty.
bojo, you’re right. I would say the majority of posters here find me fine. Little monsieur insecure is basically his own minority.
Bojo, perhaps you’re right. Substitute “pedantry” for “tedium”.
trisha – true pinstriped blue March 22nd, 2011 at 3:38 pm
bojo, you’re right. I would say the majority of posters here find me fine. Little monsieur insecure is basically his own minority.
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His loss.
“As a newbie, I think Trisha is refreshing and fun. Jerkface is tedium personified.”
I would agree with that, but of course I’m prejudiced.
Thanks tom.
tomingeorgia March 22nd, 2011 at 3:39 pm
Bojo, perhaps you’re right. Substitute “pedantry” for “tedium”.
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STOP MAKING ME LOOK UP BIG WORDS!
You’re very welcome, Kate. Those CC cookies already have me licking my eyebrows off.
I never lose!
Patrick, I’ll make a bet on that.
Friendly bet? Or chocolate. That’s as far as I go.
I have no problem with Erica, M, Doreen, Kate, and other women on this blog disagreeing with me. I have no problem with Trisha disagreeing with me, I just find her points and logic easily picked apart and fun to mess with.
GreenBeret7 March 22nd, 2011 at 3:39 pm
Those CC cookies already have me licking my eyebrows off.
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Braggart!
Infact, I might be sexist because I show more deference to those other women perhaps because of their gender. Trisha I treat like any guy on here. Oh no
Jerkface March 22nd, 2011 at 3:40 pm
I never lose!
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Even a pair of socks?
Even a pair of socks?
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Jokes on you I’m not even wearing socks. Oh f- where are my socks?
I still want betting action on the Orioles getting a .500 record, and I’ll take Ritter Sport.
Winners of the 2060 and 2061 so-called “Real” World series, the Trashers play a brand of throwback, fundamentally sound baseball, a product of the European Union’s emphasis on developing the game and exposing their youth to in the 2030′s during the “Great Soccer Crisis”, when the world suddenly collectively and very correctly decided Futbol was a colossal bore.
They are managed by Derec Jeter, the Hall-of-Fame player/manager grandson of the old Major League’s all-time hit leader Derek Jeter, who is a Euro-national hero in his own right given his world-renound exploits bedding the entire Victoria’s Secret Mentalogue.
The Trashers are favored to win the 2062 Eastern (Hemisphere) division, but fans are worried a lack of a steady 5th starter may bring their season down in flames.
If Montero makes the team and can hold his own with the glove on the days he catches then he will not see the minors unless it’s a rehab assignment.
he may hit more homers in his first 50 abs than Velli will hit in his career.
Nick, you got it.
Ritter Sport I will do anytime.
I still want betting action on the Orioles getting a .500 record, and I’ll take Ritter Sport.
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I want in on this too
There is no way in heck the Orioles come anywhere close to a .500 record
There is no way in heck the Orioles come anywhere close to a .500 record
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Buck Showalter might forcibly inject the entire 40 man roster with steroids. Every day.
“I just find her points and logic easily picked apart and fun to mess with.”
The sad part is that you actually believe that you have successfully picked them apart.
trisha – true pinstriped blue March 22nd, 2011 at 3:45 pm
Ritter Sport I will do anytime.
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who wouldn’t?
Patrick, you better start keeping track of how many things you’re going to owe me!
Buck Showalter might forcibly inject the entire 40 man roster with steroids. Every day.
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So they can have 40 Jay Gibbons? Still 70 wins
I believe Trisha likes to watch baseball games, while Jerkface just wants to parse them.
Erin –
I seriously wish my sister had never introduced me to them!
“Ritter Sport I will do anytime.”
Who is Ritter Sport?
Is she the brunette in the new 90210?
Ok, I say that the Orioles will have a sub-.500 record, which means 81 wins or fewer.
I will stake two Scharffenberger 3-ounce bars vs. three Ritter Sports (dollar wise, the two bars I’m putting up cost more than the three Ritter Sports).
Erin and Erica can both vouch for the high quality of Scharffenberger chocolate.
http://www.scharffenberger.com/nutr3oz.asp
I just heard Curt Schilling on Baseball Tonight with a straight face and said that not only will the BoSox run away with the AL East, he also went on to say that if The NY Yankees have to piece meal their 3-4-5 starters that they could end up in 3rd or 4th place ……I understand that he’s still po’d that Cashman didn’t come knocking on his door back in November 2003 but really Curt
Jerkface March 22nd, 2011 at 3:43 pm
Even a pair of socks?
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Jokes on you I’m not even wearing socks. Oh f- where are my socks?
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You can always catch them on taxes, the cover-up, or the socks.
And I would be happy to raise those stakes in any increments. But a few chocolate bars seems within the range of a friendly wager.
Nick in SF March 22nd, 2011 at 3:50 pm
Ok, I say that the Orioles will have a sub-.500 record, which means 81 wins or fewer.
I will stake two Scharffenberger 3-ounce bars vs. three Ritter Sports (dollar wise, the two bars I’m putting up cost more than the three Ritter Sports).
Erin and Erica can both vouch for the high quality of Scharffenberger chocolate.
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It was REALLY good
I do 100% vouch.
Sorry, 80 wins or fewer, I need another cup of coffee.
Nick in SF March 22nd, 2011 at 3:50 pm
Ok, I say that the Orioles will have a sub-.500 record, which means 81 wins or fewer.
I will stake two Scharffenberger 3-ounce bars vs. three Ritter Sports (dollar wise, the two bars I?m putting up cost more than the three Ritter Sports).
Erin and Erica can both vouch for the high quality of Scharffenberger chocolate.
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Absolutely. It was delicious!!!
tom, absolutely. I love watching the games and getting a sense of which teams have what to offer. Too many people are addicted to the bottom line W-L and end up making ridiculous statements that show their lack of knowledge about the teams in any wholistic sense. I find that sad. They are missing so much beautiful baseball in the process. And they lack an appreciation for what is really out there that they totally miss because their noses are stuck in stat books.
really Curt?…what is he talking about? Does he think Phil is going to fall off the face of the earth?
Jerkface March 22nd, 2011 at 3:41 pm
I have no problem with Erica, M, Doreen, Kate, and other women on this blog disagreeing with me
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Why am I suddenly tempted to see how much I can disagree with jerkface before it bugs him…………………………………………
Nick, it’s a deal. And you can name the kinds of Ritter Sports bars that you want if you win. And I don’t mind matching it dollar for dollar or even going over. I think you know I’m not a skinflint kind of guy!
BloggingBombers Nothing definitive from Girardi or Cashman on Granderson oblique injury. He went back to Tampa to see a doc, but no tests were done.
I know for a fact that Jerkface watches a crapload of baseball. It is false to classify him as a guy that only cares about stats
The irony being Trisha’s arguments for the Orioles boils down to the BOTTOM LINE W-L record of the SHowalter 57 game era. Not to mention having insider knowledge of what others appreciate it. How does she do it?
Is the game over yet?
Scharffenberger
Never even heard of it. Maybe it’s not around this part of the country?
Actually Nick, you probably should send the more lucrative package since I’m sure the Vegas odds aren’t necessarily with me on this one!
If the Orioles win more than 75 games I will eat my hat.
Stuckey…..Ritter Sport 90210, very funny line
I like high school baseball, and I’ll stop in a strange town to watch if I see a game going on. I know no stats about the kids, not even their names. It’s Baseball, for God’ sake, and I like it.
Why am I suddenly tempted to see how much I can disagree with jerkface before it bugs him…………………………………………
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Six exhibition games left plus what extra work players get with AAA or AA exhibition games. Decisions close to being made by Cashman / Girardi.
Always allow for one surprise. At least 2 players are on the bubble. Chad will be looking for empty lockers when he gets to GMS Field each morning.
“The irony being Trisha’s arguments for the Orioles boils down to the BOTTOM LINE W-L record of the SHowalter 57 game era. Not to mention having insider knowledge of what others appreciate it. How does she do it?”
DUH!
I watched the games, I saw the players, I saw how it worked. Here’s the difference. I know how to go beyond stats. You don’t, unfortunately for you.
How do I do it? It’s called being multidimensional and being able to draw from a variety of sources. You on the other hand are as linear as it gets.
I like high school baseball, and I’ll stop in a strange town to watch if I see a game going on. I know no stats about the kids, not even their names. It’s Baseball, for God’ sake, and I like it.
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I once travelled all the way to Japan just to watch a baseball game. !!!!! TWIST
Alpine Milk Chocolate and Cornflake Crisp, probably 1 and 2. But I’ll save the final decision until the Orioles lose their 82nd game.
And 81-81 finish should mean a push, as you’re saying over .500 and I’m saying under, but I would be happy to stipulate that an even record means a win for you as you’re taking the more risky side of the proposition, so you should get the benefit of the extra game.
81 wins or over, you win.
80 wins or fewer, I win.
tomingeorgia March 22nd, 2011 at 3:57 pm
I like high school baseball, and I’ll stop in a strange town to watch if I see a game going on. I know no stats about the kids, not even their names. It’s Baseball, for God’ sake, and I like it.
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I would do the same last spring, but the team got a restraining order on me after I started screaming “WHAT!?!?!? Is this manager trying to LOSE this game?!?!? How about putting a pitcher out there…not a glass of water?!?!? It’s PAST TIME for a CHANGE!!!!”
Not sure what they had against some friendly feedback…
I enjoy Trisha’s enthusiasm and optimism, but I do have to defend Jerkface:
He quite frequently makes me laugh.
He is a student of the game, which includes watching games in person, and reporting to us.
If I have a serious baseball question, he answers me seriously and provides links so I can further research my question.
The pure joy of this season will the realization of the all the Red Sox lovers out there that all the other teams in the league are actually going to show up and field a team with bats, balls and gloves.
The rhetoric on how they are going to dominate this season is at a fever pitch.
The fall from grace will be a pleasure to watch.
How do I do it? It’s called being multidimensional and being able to draw from a variety of sources. You on the other hand are as linear as it gets.
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Jerkface is a computer program that surfs the net reading stats and infuriating true baseball fans. He has no physical dimensions unlike us multidimensionals.
Lucky man, Jerkface. I don’t have to travel thousands of miles to see baseball, even if I could afford it. Bet you were thoroughly statistically prepared for the trip, though.
Kate, don’t drag your sexy opinion in here. I mean sexist.
“I like high school baseball, and I’ll stop in a strange town to watch if I see a game going on. I know no stats about the kids, not even their names. It’s Baseball, for God’ sake, and I like it.”
Yes. I even show up to McCoy now and then. The greatest irony is that people who feel the need to analyze every move ruin the enjoyment of those who watch for the love of the game and can actually figure out things for themselves.
New Post: Granderson?s status uncertain until tomorrow
“Actually Nick, you probably should send the more lucrative package since I’m sure the Vegas odds aren’t necessarily with me on this one!”
Well, two Sharffenberger 3-ounce bars will cost me somewhere between $8 and $10 depending on where I shop, and I think you can get three Ritter Sports at Target for around $6, so I am staking a tiny bit more.
I don’t have to travel thousands of miles to see baseball, even if I could afford it.
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You would if you loved the game.
that was good BoJo
The greatest irony is that people who feel the need to analyze every move ruin the enjoyment of those who watch for the love of the game and can actually figure out things for themselves.
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You’re very sensitive if you allow the game to be ruined by the way others take enjoyment from baseball.
upstate kate March 22nd, 2011 at 3:54 pm
really Curt?…what is he talking about? Does he think Phil is going to fall off the face of the earth?
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Makes you wonder if the Pillsbury Dough Boy isn’t dating somebody from this board on the sly.
Jerkface is Skynet but created by Joe Morgan. He revolted against his creator and now his goal is to crush the true baseball fans beneath his weighty cyber-boot. He employs statistics and witty insults to ruin baseball for all humankind!
Nick, that works. And I was joking so i will throw in the equivalent in Ritter Bars.
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kate, you manage to play into jerkface’s greatest need – to feel important and wanted. keep asking him questions and you will be his greatest friend.
I on the other hand have no need for anything he puts out. And therein lies the problem, despite his protests otherwise.
I came to a blog to feel important and wanted, and then waged war on everyone and everything because thats how you make friends
I thought my greatest need was to ruin baseball for everyone? Which is it?
Trisha
I am far from Jerkface’s greatest friend, but I do enjoy his posts as I do most of the posters here. Sometimes I even get a laugh out of Ruby Tuesday.
In debates among intellectuals, the physicist doesn’t tell the chemist what’s what in chemistry… yet with baseball those who are more informed are chastised. Incredible.
All joking aside, Jerkface is one of the best posters on this blog.
“I came to a blog to feel important and wanted, and then waged war on everyone and everything because thats how you make friends
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As I said, for some people negative attention is better than no attention. That’s your way of feeling wanted.
Oh well.
As I said, for some people negative attention is better than no attention. That’s your way of feeling wanted.
Oh well.
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You’ve just described your internet boyfriend CR9! Not me! what a twist.
Scharffenberger is the BEST!!!~
Kate, I think the punchline here is that I have no difficulty with anybody befriending anybody else.
But do a little scorekeeping here for future reference.
When you are around, notice the number of times I will initiate any reference to anything put out by jerkface. Then notice the number of times he will feel the need to make comment on just about anything I post.
Sometime when you have your own private stalker, come and talk to me about it. I know you won’t take offense to my liking the person!
I can’t believe someone is discussing my points on a discussion blog T_T
It’s not stalking if you do it to everyone… duh.
You know, you’re right. I didn’t think of it that way.
I know I’m right, thank you.
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You might consider the fact, the handle one chooses for themself says more about them, then what they post.
As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words, and that poster has given us the perfect picture of themself with the handle chosen.
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