2006 Orioles Game Thread [Archive]

Chelle

05-26-2006, 08:13 PM

Well, it looks like people have taken this Friday night of memorial day weekend to go out and not watch the game....which is (considering Chen is bucking for a 20 loss season) understandable.

Anyway, I'll hold down the fort.

J W

05-27-2006, 01:40 PM

It looks like the new thread didn't help the O's any as they kick off the weekend with a 5-2 loss and an inside-the-park home run given up to noted O's snubber Vlad Guerrero.

The Orioles have lost 14 of their last 18 road games.

So, how many home cames are coming up soon? :laugh

JohnGelnarFan

05-27-2006, 02:12 PM

Mr. Boh

05-27-2006, 04:49 PM

If they were playing better I believe we'd see the television coverage. But with a sub 500 record, lousy pitching and inconsistent play, we won't see the coverage we saw a few years ago.

Chelle

05-27-2006, 04:54 PM

I hope Jay Gibbons is Ok. He hurt his shoulder,back and hip when he hit the wall. He's supposed to leave the team Sunday to be with his family after his mother's unfortunate passing. How come none of these west coast games are televised on local channels?

The MASN/Comcast war for one. And the first three were not broadcast anywhere...unknown why (local baltimore paper reports that they didn't think there would much intrest in baseball games that late at night, so no station picked them up). What erks me is when NO t.v. station picks up a game, why can't that be broadcast via mlb.com or mlb packages?

Anyway, to keep with the game thread, where are all the O's fan on this forum. :confused: Sadly, I spent my time "watching" the game on my computer. So I tried to get the thread going.

As for last nights game, Bruce Chen finally had a good outing...but just no run support ARGH. And, Todd Williams almost got poked by my voo doo doll pin.

Chelle

05-27-2006, 09:11 PM

Bedard! You were so good in May, what's going on?

Did anyone see that little blurb in ESPN magazine about Tejada should be a DH because his range is so bad?

JohnGelnarFan

05-28-2006, 10:32 AM

I didn't see that but it's nuts. Tejada is a very good shortstop with a great arm. He's also a team leader on the field which is Invaluable. Who do they suggest should replace him at ss? Easy to say but not so easy to do!

Bedard is starting to fit right In with the rest of the staff. Hopefully Lopez and Chen's recent outings were a sign of better days to come. It happens quite often when the weather gets warmer. How much longer is Cabrera supposed to be out?

Bedard! You were so good in May, what's going on?

Did anyone see that little blurb in ESPN magazine about Tejada should be a DH because his range is so bad?

J W

05-28-2006, 12:49 PM

Well I never thought I'd say this but is Leo Mazzone not working out with these pitchers? And if so, does that mean we need new pitchers that will work with Mazzone or does it mean we need to plead to Ray Miller again?

Ultimately Leo's right. It's the losing attitude that's the biggest problem with our club.

J W

05-28-2006, 12:53 PM

Did anyone see that little blurb in ESPN magazine about Tejada should be a DH because his range is so bad?

No, and I won't bother. Range isn't the only thing and like JGFan says Tejada's arm makes up for his average mobility.

We had a superb defensive shortstop here for a long time who was a little on the big side and didn't have the best movement. He did it through his positioning, arm, and execution.

Chelle

05-28-2006, 01:30 PM

Well I never thought I'd say this but is Leo Mazzone not working out with these pitchers?

You may be right, Leo was great with the "down and away" when he had Maddox and Glavine, etc. Maybe these guys just don't have the stuff, skill..whatever to make that work. Or, maybe this isn't just the right place for his style, I don't know...I'm not that much of an expert on pitching. I do know that while we were bad with Ray, we're horrible with Leo. Not that I'd want Miller back. Who knows...I do know that if our pitching is going to improve we need to make some major adjustments.

Chelle

05-28-2006, 01:33 PM

We had a superb defensive shortstop here for a long time who was a little on the big side and didn't have the best movement. He did it through his positioning, arm, and execution.

True, but I'm not even going to compare Tejeda to Ripken. True, Tejeda does have an arm...and while he's range is...not excellent, I'd like to see him make a few more dives. But MAN..his bat more than makes up for it.

JohnGelnarFan

05-28-2006, 05:44 PM

You're so right JW. If anyone should appreciate fundamental and intelligent shortstop play,It's the fans of Baltimore and I think they do. We learned and were fortunate enough to watch one of the best in Cal. Wer'e very lucky to have a player of Tejada's caliber manning the position today. Maybe some outsiders are critical but we know what wev'e got. I'm glad he's an Oriole!

No, and I won't bother. Range isn't the only thing and like JGFan says Tejada's arm makes up for his average mobility.

We had a superb defensive shortstop here for a long time who was a little on the big side and didn't have the best movement. He did it through his positioning, arm, and execution.

JohnGelnarFan

05-28-2006, 05:50 PM

The O's gutted one out today and hung on for a 7-6 win. Ray picked up a 2 Inning save. He's got all-star stuff! :gt

Erik Bedard

05-28-2006, 06:25 PM

We had a superb defensive shortstop here for a long time who was a little on the big side and didn't have the best movement. He did it through his positioning, arm, and execution.

*cough**cough*mikebordick*cough**cough*

Erik Bedard

05-28-2006, 06:42 PM

The O's gutted one out today and hung on for a 7-6 win. Ray picked up a 2 Inning save. He's got all-star stuff! :gt

AND my new 2nd favorite player, Kurt Birkins, got his first major league win!

Chelle

05-29-2006, 07:42 PM

The O's gutted one out today and hung on for a 7-6 win. Ray picked up a 2 Inning save. He's got all-star stuff! :gt

Thank god for the double play...

Chelle

05-30-2006, 05:27 PM

Rut Ro....Lopez is up to his old tricks.

Chelle

05-30-2006, 07:04 PM

2 HR Night for Corey Patterson....GO O's!!!!!!

JohnGelnarFan

05-31-2006, 10:49 AM

Corey Patterson has been a very nice pickup! Matos isn't improving and Markakis is learning on the job. He covers a lot of ground in center,which is necessary if Conine and Gibbons are on the corners. Hopefully he won't get homer happy. I think that was part of his problem in Chicago. He also might steal 40 bases!

J W

05-31-2006, 05:06 PM

Patterson is everything the team hoped for when they picked him up... and a great fit at Camden Yards where some of his fly balls turn into HRs.

Hard to believe--the team hit on all three major acquisitions (Patterson, Hernandez, Benson) and are still struggling overall. But it's a long season, and fortunately the team is coming home for a while.

JohnGelnarFan

05-31-2006, 05:21 PM

Bruce Chen is pitching a shutout after 2! :p

JohnGelnarFan

05-31-2006, 05:33 PM

That lasted about 2 minutes.....:hp

Bruce Chen is pitching a shutout after 2! :p

Oriolesfan1810

05-31-2006, 08:54 PM

Boy, The Umpires didn't do a very good job (I was at the game). but at least we rolled out the red carpet for the win to come this way!

JohnGelnarFan

06-01-2006, 05:11 PM

Last night's game was a nice comeback. You saw a good one OF1810. Bedard is pitching tonight and already allowed a 2 run homer to Johnny Gomes. He worries me. He has such a good arm but I wonder if he's 100% healthy. It may be location or a mechanical flaw but he seems to be getting bombed regularly now. Mazzone must be pulling his.....well,he must be very concerned.

Chelle

06-01-2006, 06:03 PM

Kazmir sure is a walking fiend.....

I hope this doesn't get rained out....Go O's!!!!!

JohnGelnarFan

06-01-2006, 09:03 PM

So much for my arguement for big John :o ......tonight anyway. He'll get em' next time!

Chelle

06-01-2006, 09:36 PM

Well, it looks like Adam Loewen is going to start on Sat. This could be a great start for the kid or a total disaster. I hope it goes well for him.

I'd like to see us go into this series with the Yanks with strong starting pitching since our bullpen seems to be getting strong.

Not to mention, we seem to be hitting. HITTING!

Chelle

06-03-2006, 08:56 AM

Ok, Here comes Loewen's first major league start. This should be great (I hope) as he was doing really well in AA before Penn's Appendicities (sp??). Look for a few walks (wouldn't be an O otherwise) and hopefully is he stays true to form plenty of SOs.

Loewen v Johnson. I bet the kid is nervous as you can be.

JohnGelnarFan

06-03-2006, 02:14 PM

The O's website says the game is on MASN but it is also on locally on the WBN(WDCW?). The veteran Johnson vs. the rookie Loewen. This should be fun! :gt

JohnGelnarFan

06-03-2006, 02:29 PM

Not a good start. The singing of the National Anthem was ear shattering,soul piercing and made me wince in pain!

Chelle

06-03-2006, 06:23 PM

Ok...loss number two with the same score. Grrr...And Lopez is pitching tomorrow.

However, Loewen did pretty well (good sign for the future).

I wonder, could our infield drop anymore balls?

Also, I think Palmer is Jeter's number one fan. Maybe we could ask someone on the Yankee's forum to get an autograph for him.

Oriolesfan1810

06-05-2006, 05:35 PM

Anyone having Second Thoughs on Millar yet? He's got a homerun in 2 straight games. And the o's seem to be holding their own.

Toronto don't buy calls, they take 'em as is and leave it alone unless something looks really close.

I'm still wondering if Roberts is using them really sweet looking Red-Eye Contacts.

Fan base is kinda small tonight.. Probably 12,500-13,000

Chelle

06-05-2006, 07:07 PM

I'm not having second thoughts about him, but he's been upgraded from the Matos level of "waste of space" to Conine level of "what have you done lately" so...it's better. He still could stand a little defensive effort.

Crowed is pathetic...but there are no Blue Jay's visiting from Canada...

Can you say Oh my goodness Daniel....WOW!

I have a good feeling in my tummy about this one. :gt

JohnGelnarFan

06-12-2006, 06:45 PM

Kris looks like he's going to get his 7th win tonight.He's sharp and getting.....the ball too much over the plate! Rios just hit his second homer of the night :evil We need a few more runs to make sure.

Chelle

06-12-2006, 06:50 PM

I'd like to see two good solid insurance runs and Kris go into the 8th.

JohnGelnarFan

06-12-2006, 07:05 PM

He's got to be the one that the rest of the staff follows. He may not have the heat he used to but he is the ace of our rotation. He has to be the 15 game(or more) winner that Lopez was in the past.

Chelle

06-12-2006, 07:07 PM

If Benson wins 15 games I'll be so happy I'll do a little dance.

JohnGelnarFan

06-12-2006, 07:17 PM

Get that on tape ;) Hernandez hit that ball very hard and Patterson was safe! Millar is tired and not streaking like he did earlier tonight....

Chelle

06-12-2006, 07:17 PM

Corey was robbed!

I'm glad to see Sammy get out there and fight for him though. :mad:

At least the Dempster didn't have to Earl Weaver it.

JohnGelnarFan

06-12-2006, 07:24 PM

Todd Williams looks sharp tonight! :laugh

Chelle

06-12-2006, 07:59 PM

He did not look terrible.:laugh

Chelle

06-14-2006, 06:20 PM

Did you see about Millar putting the dog doo on Francona's hotel door?

http://www.courant.com/sports/baseball/hc-redsoxnotes0614.artjun14,0,7906011.story?coll=hc-headlines-baseball

JohnGelnarFan

06-15-2006, 12:53 PM

That's funny! :laugh I wish I could have seen the look on Francona's face.
We have a day game today. Trailing 3-2 in the 8th but a few good things have happened. Matos is 2-3 with a triple,Conine is 2-4 with a triple and Millar stole a base today! Todd Williams came on to pitch the 7th and blew the Jays away.

Did you see about Millar putting the dog doo on Francona's hotel door?

http://www.courant.com/sports/baseball/hc-redsoxnotes0614.artjun14,0,7906011.story?coll=hc-headlines-baseball

Chelle

06-15-2006, 02:32 PM

Why was he back in the game today? I know sometimes I can be a bit critical of these guys...but he should not be allowed to play.

JohnGelnarFan

06-16-2006, 01:44 PM

Luis has had a .300 and .280 season and I really believe that they think he's an outstanding fielder. I think they're giving him every chance before making a decision on moving him. If he does anything at all,his value will go up.

JohnGelnarFan

06-17-2006, 07:32 PM

The Orioles beat the Mets again,4-2! Benson wins his 8th and Ray gets his 18th save! Benson is the player of the player of the game with a win and homer(his first major league) against his old team. :clapping :gt

J W

06-17-2006, 10:38 PM

Benson Pitches Orioles Past Mets (http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20060617&content_id=1511043&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=bal)

Awesome. Benson just continues to save the team from completely falling apart. Could a sweep actually happen in June?

:gt

JohnGelnarFan

06-18-2006, 09:56 AM

Loewen gets another chance today and a good performance against the Yankees would go a long way towards him staying with the O's.

Chelle

06-20-2006, 03:52 PM

Loewen pitched great....but just couldn't get the win (I was away on travel and watching from the road).....let's see how the kid does on Sat vs the Nats.

JohnGelnarFan

06-20-2006, 05:58 PM

In the Q and A section of the O's website on MLB.com,It says to expect to see lots more of Matos playing. He has more tools than the kids playing out of position and they hope that he'll show more as time goes on. We'll see!
Cabrera is off to a slow start tonight but it's early.....

Chelle

06-20-2006, 05:59 PM

I would have liked to see less HRs.....LOL

And, Palmer needs to stop calling Conine Mr. Marlin. Unless, they plan on taking him back.

Chelle

06-20-2006, 06:00 PM

ARGH!

Just as I say that!

JohnGelnarFan

06-20-2006, 06:06 PM

That guy Uggla has some nice stats! Who's Treanor?? :confused:
Mr. Marlin only needs 14 RBI's for 1,000 in his career!

Chelle

06-20-2006, 07:00 PM

That will take the rest of the year.

JohnGelnarFan

06-20-2006, 07:04 PM

But it will give him a whopping 32 for his final year! Is Mora out of the game Chelle?

Chelle

06-20-2006, 07:09 PM

Yeah, Willis laser beemed him on the knee.....I mean...Mora didn't move for like 5 mintues. They carried him off the field.

Palmer said "possible fracture" and "won't see him again for awhile" and things that had me shivering in my seat.

Not good. Very not good.

JohnGelnarFan

06-20-2006, 07:12 PM

I didn't see it but I'm sure it will be on the game highlights. We can't afford an Injury like this. The O's have to make a trade for a decent hitter if he's going to be out for an extended period of time. Is it Tony Batista time? He was just released by Minnesota.

Chelle

06-21-2006, 05:54 AM

I thought you said "decent hitter"....what's this Tony Batista talk....

Remember...Tony thinks everything is a HR ball. The only reason I'll take Tony if it gets Matos off our roster (lesser of two evils).

Maybe Delmon Young is free....he maybe angry...but the guy can hit.:laugh

JohnGelnarFan

06-21-2006, 04:47 PM

I heard that Young's 50 game suspension is over already :eek: Melvin Mora's X-Rays were negative so hopefully he won't miss much time. Batista was hoping that there was a fracture! Matos got a single last night and appears to be coming around. :rolleyes:

Chelle

06-22-2006, 11:00 AM

I was hoping that in the brawl last night some of the O's players would "accidently" hit Matos. :p

JohnGelnarFan

06-22-2006, 03:36 PM

Matos current streak has raised his average to .202 Keep your eye on him!
Hernandez average is down to .277. You can see how his lack of production has affected the offense and team record. :ughh........and the crummy pitching outside of Bedard's great game last night.

Chelle

06-23-2006, 07:29 AM

Matos! Above the Medoza Line!

Although Ramon's slump buster 2 HRs last night is hopefully a sign of things to come.

JohnGelnarFan

06-23-2006, 11:08 AM

Hernandez needed a game like that badly. He had been hitless in his previous 23 at bats. Even so,he has 50 RBI's. Hopefully,he's refound his stroke.

JohnGelnarFan

06-30-2006, 03:51 PM

The O's travel to Atlanta to start their road trip. it's been a long time since Wev'e had a better record than the Braves at this point in the season. The Braves are 4-21 in June. It will be a homecoming,of sorts,for Mazzone,Lopez and Ortiz. Hopefully,Cabrera will be sharper than his previous 2 starts. Conine and Hernandez are hitting but we'll need production from more than 3 or 4 to win this series. Russ Ortiz gets his first Orioles start Saturday,facing Tim Hudson. It should be a good series!

Erik Bedard

06-30-2006, 04:57 PM

JohnGelnarFan

07-01-2006, 12:21 PM

Russ Ortiz pitches his first game as an Oriole tonight. Let's hope that this is one of those miracle aquisitions that people talk about for years. What a great bargain it would be if he could regain the form he had just a few years ago. I'm not counting on it but it has happened before.

Erik Bedard

07-01-2006, 02:01 PM

JohnGelnarFan

07-01-2006, 02:06 PM

That's a perfect example MSM :clapping Although he throws a knuckleball,I'm sure he had to make adjustments to become such a successful pitcher. I hope Ortiz has the mentality of a Wakefield or Frank Tanana.

P.S.- Do they still eat maple beans in your part of the country? My family is from a town in Vermont that used to make them all the time. There also used to be a maple syrup factory there and the workers would give us maple candy in the shape of maple leaves. I loved them!

Chelle

07-02-2006, 02:03 AM

I'm looking forward to it.

Miguel Tejada strands a RISP AGAIN!!! God, he's getting to be a worse clutch hitter than A-Rod.

I've posted a link to "clutch" hitting and some famous players scores (I'll see if I can find it again). Someone did some math on clutch hitting and Miggy ranks near the bottom on almost everything....*sigh*

JohnGelnarFan

07-02-2006, 12:06 PM

Well,the Russ Ortiz era didn't start off very well but the team won. 4.1 Innings,9 hits,3 ER,4 BB and 1 K. He's had a long layoff between appearances and may have tired quickly. He also has a lot to prove in order to stay in the majors.He may have felt the pressure. We'll have to wait until he's had a few regular turns in the rotation to see what he really has left in the tank. Hopefully,he can show some of what made him a very successful pitcher in the past. He's a bargain at a pro-rated minimum salary. If he doesn't work out,Penn may be ready to come back or we can call Jeff Weaver's agent. Jose Canseco will be pitching for the San Diego Surf Dogs and if his knuckler is jumping,maybe.........

Outta Here

08-07-2006, 10:12 AM

YAY!!!!

They're actually showing today's game on TV (payperview of course :rolleyes: ) so I get to see the O's trash the Jays live!! :laugh

Come on Ortiz, don't let me down today! :dance :D

:gt

starkeeper

08-07-2006, 01:57 PM

YAY!!!!

They're actually showing today's game on TV (payperview of course :rolleyes: ) so I get to see the O's trash the Jays live!! :laugh

Come on Ortiz, don't let me down today! :dance :D

:gt

I hope you paid top dollar for that one. I watched it free and loved it!!:waving

Outta Here

08-07-2006, 02:11 PM

BOOOOOOO

Thanks a lot O's...

Terrible on offense & pitching.
WOW, Ortiz & Chen, what a fearsome 1-2 punch! :laugh :rolleyes:

JohnGelnarFan

08-10-2006, 11:57 AM

I can't believe that Ortiz is still on the team. He's 0-9 for the season now!

Chelle

08-10-2006, 07:14 PM

But he get's all the donuts he can eat.

(I was in Cali and didn't get to see the games)....

JohnGelnarFan

08-11-2006, 04:12 PM

That 0 in the win column sure looks like a big,jelly filled donut! :evil

Chelle

08-11-2006, 05:06 PM

Careful, don't say that or Ortiz will eat it.

Here is hoping that Boston will be a success. I see Loewen striking out Javy....*snicker*

JohnGelnarFan

08-11-2006, 05:13 PM

It would have been a great matchup if Ortiz had started this game vs. David Wells and his 7.65 ERA. 500 Pounds of washed up junk balls featured in the Battle of the Buffet!

Chelle

08-11-2006, 05:14 PM

Could someone please tell me how that ball was a basehit? Just curious?

Poor Adam....victim of hometeam scoring.

Chelle

08-11-2006, 05:16 PM

RUT ROH!

Loewen just crushed Lowell....is he dead?

JohnGelnarFan

08-11-2006, 05:19 PM

Exactly. The hometown official scorer keeping Manny's hitting streak alive. I really "ain't fond" of Manny Ramirez. Why doesn't he just wear a Mumu out there? I hate today's uniforms and his is ridiculous.

JohnGelnarFan

08-11-2006, 06:58 PM

Well,Adam didn't have it tonight and Rodrigo is pitching like.....Rodrigo Lopez. 8-0 in the 6th. I can handle a loss but David Wells still has a shutout going? That can't happen. Maybe Russ will come in for his usual whipping. He needs to show something,even in a mop-up role. Javy is 1-3 with a run scored and an RBI.

Chelle

08-11-2006, 07:36 PM

Tonights game made me officially sick to my stomach.

JohnGelnarFan

08-12-2006, 05:18 PM

Today's wasn't much better. Britton and Chen were terrible. Did you notice that Ortiz actually looked pretty good last night? His fastball was up to 93 and his curve was breaking very well. It might be too late but I was impressed!

Chelle

08-12-2006, 07:06 PM

Today's game was my fault. I fell asleep because I have a cold and my lucky hat fell off my head.

I'm SORRY!

JohnGelnarFan

08-13-2006, 09:23 AM

I hope you feel better today Chelle! maybe you'd better tape your hat to your head just in case you fall asleep again. Drink your juice!

JohnGelnarFan

08-13-2006, 02:34 PM

Russ Ortiz pitched 2 scoreless innings again today and is starting to look like his former self. 2 games don't say enough but his pitches have alot more zip and his ERA is down to 9.20! :)
On the other hand,Todd Williams has to go....tonight! He Is Horrible! He faced 5 batters and got 1 out. He came in behind 7-6,allowed a 3 run homer and made the funniest looking error on a weak ground ball that I've seen in ages. PLEASE get rid of him and bring back Manon or Abreau.

Honus Wagner

08-13-2006, 02:36 PM

JohnGelnarFan

08-13-2006, 03:04 PM

I'd love to have him back(real cheap)Honus! Can you believe he was our ace a few years ago? He hasn't pitched very well but I always liked his arm. Until our young guys are ready,we need better than Rodrigo Lopez,Bruce Chen and Todd "Bleepin"Williams! :rolleyes:

I'll leave Russ Ortiz out for now because he's pitched 3 scoreless Innings!

Chelle

08-20-2006, 01:25 PM

You left Russ Ortiz out? 3 scoreless innings does not make Donut man ok in my book. He needs to eat his way out of a more innings :)

J W

08-22-2006, 08:42 PM

Nick Markakis is starting to really bust out. 3 HR in a game, in a win vs. the Twinkies! They're starting talks of Markakis winning RoY.

Way to go Nick! :gt

Honus Wagner

08-22-2006, 09:18 PM

i'm a sox fax, so i might be off base, but during the sox/o's series, perlozzo PH fahey for markakis vs papelbon...fahey struck out...i didn't understand it at that time, but liked the outcome

i live in dc, so i get o's games and have been impressed w/markakis, though there will be rumors that raffi must have stopped by

who would ever have predicted a 3hr for nick?

Erik Bedard

08-23-2006, 07:25 AM

Markakis, you know, did really well, you know, last night, you know, you know, he hit, you know, three home runs, you know, but, you know, what really, you know, was, you know, funny, you know, was his, you know, postgame, you know, interview, you know.