Opening Day upon us

[J W]

OK fellas, any last thoughts before we begin the grind?

I'm partially optimistic, believe it or not. Luis Matos had a good spring, as did Nick Markakis... Ramon Hernandez is going to be a real solid catcher, and our young pitching should get better with experience and behind Mazzone.

If only we weren't in the AL East! It's such a hopeless feeling. But sooner or later, it will happen: someone not named the Yankees or Red Sox will win the division (actually, more like someone not named the Yanks, but the Sawx are always in the WC hunt anyways).

[Erik Bedard]

Is Chris Ray eligible for the ROY?

[J W]

Hmmm... Ray was a September callup last year if I believe. That should qualify him. Speaking of which:

Orioles 9, Devil Rays 6

Chris Ray picked up his first save of the season and his career. Three up, three down in the 9th.

:gt

[Erik Bedard]

He wasn't a September callup; he was called up in July or whatever. Then he got sent down, then he got called up again.

[Brian McKenna]

i wonder if more players get there first appearance in the majors in september or april

[hagersbush]

Good Offense-Believe it or not Rodrigo gets the win & his numbers aren,t all that bad.He gave mazzone his 7 full innings & that is what they want
their starters to do.Hawkins got a hold & Chris Ray pitched a 123 ninth
for the save.homers by Matos Mora back to back tied the game &
Tejada, Conine also homered.