Pam Shriver outdid herself this year. the world class group of tennis players in Baltimore last night pays credence to why we should pay homage to Pam. She is the only person who could assemble such a group. The highlights were as follows:
–The Bryan Brothers played McEnroe and John Isner in a ferocious 5 game set won by Johnny Mac. At 50 his touch game at thenet is still incredible. I do believe the Brothers were a little in … Read More »
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 »
Chicago’s pitching collapsed on Sunday and the Orioles coasted to a 10-2 win on the strength of a strong pitching effort from #1 starter Jeremy Guthrie. Tomorrow night the O’s begin a 3 game series in New York.
I would like to see Baez traded. I think Huff will get traded. If he does get traded Salazar and Wigginton would split time playing first. If Berken doesn’t have a real good start next time out I would think Tillman will come up and Berken would go to the bullpen if the O’s trade a pitcher like Baez or going back to Norfolk to start. Hill is the next pitcher on the “what to do” with him list. I would guess when Isturiz comes back he’ll … Read More »
It was a great night for Dave Trembley or maybe every manager looks genius like vethe hapless Nats. Nolan Reimhold now looks like he might be fixed in the 5th position in the order. jeremy Guthrie laste 5 innings to get the win and George Sherrill had another fine performance in the 9th to get the save. I wll be going to the game on Sunday and doing live updates on Twitter.
There are those who might say the Orioles current 5 game winning streak ( 2 vs. Mets-3 vs. Phils) is tainted because the Mets have more injuries than Heinz has varieties and the Phils are in a tailspin losing 8 of 9 on their just concluded home stand. One thing you need to do is beat bad teams or teams going bad and that’s exactly what the Orioles did this past week. It may not be as impressive as if … Read More »
From the mid 80’s until the day Andy MacPhail was hired the Baltimore Orioles were one of the most dysfunctional franchises in sports. But for the first time in many years Orioles fans have something to look forward to. The farm system which has been ignored ever since Jerry Hoffberger sold the team in 1979 is now producing a good number of quality prospects, particularly on the mound. This year still figures to be disappointing in the win-loss column but … Read More »
Arod, and Texeiera went deep again as the bullpen faltered and ended whatever chance the O’s could have had in 7 run 7th inning. The O’s #1 starter Jeremy Guthrie goes tomorrow against Phil Hughes. Meanwhile in Boston, Big Papi’s slump continues. The Red Sox might be looking Aubrey Huff’s way. Is it too early for the O’s to give up?
Why is it the Orioles always seem to fall victim when the whole world is watching? Watching Afraud hit Guthrie’s first pitch to him in the first for a 3 run dinger made me sick. Then to have to endure the Yankee dugout celebrating the doings of a pathetic cheater only ruined the night more. Of course the 3 strikeouts of Mr Mercenary II did provide some relief. One day and I do believe it will be soon, the Orioles will … Read More »
I always tell my co-host Dino, that Exhibition games are a total waste of time to watch. Hopefully the Orioles will continue to prove my hypothesis. Can you believe another strong pitching performance by an O’s starter. Melvin Mora in essence put the game into safety with a Grand Slam in the first. The O’s are 4-1 and go for the sweep tomorrow. I promise not to get excited until the O’s play their 50th game.
