Failure to deliver with men in scoring position will probably do the O’s in tonight in game 2. Toronto is on top 9-4 in the bottom of the 7th after one of the Blue Jay no names belted a Grand Slam off Jake Arrieta.

The O’s squandered a bases loaded no out situation in the bottom of the 6th. As usual scoreboard watching is failing for the O’s with Oakland and New York coasting. Camden Yards has become eerily quiet … Read More »

What a glorious night at Camden Yards!!!The O’s coasted to a 7-1 victory behind recently exiled starting pitcher, Jake Arrieta. Jake went 7 innings and gave up just 1 run. He wasn’t exactly sharp but he got the job done.

Upon entering the stadium I ran into Terrapin football coach Randy Edsall there with his family.

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Can’t blame this one on Gonzo.

Here is the bottom line–There is a buzz back in Btown about the O’s. Everywhere you go that is what the folks are talking about. It’s been a long time and I hope it is not just a fleeting moment in time.

Keep Brian Roberts off the 20 steal mentality. Give him a bonus if he has none. He is the glue of the lineup. remember last year his return to the lineup somewhat coincided with Buck’s return.

From Guthrie, Eaton, Koji, Hendrickson and Simon to Guthire, Hernandez, Bergesen, Tillman and Matusz in 4 months.  Other than Tillman the other 4 rookie pitchers are home-grown.  I strongly believe that the “Kiddie Korps”, barring injury, will be very effective for several years.  Plus, home-grown Jake Arrieta is still to come and many scouts see him as the best of the lot.  With home-grown Matt Wieters behind the plate and home-grown Nolan Reimold patrolling left field, it’s been a bumper crop for the O’s … Read More »