16000 watched the Orioles tough one out Tuesday, as Luke went yard twice and Wiggy and Adam Jones also went deep.
The Orioles rise to 30-63 on the year.
Since the day George was traded the bullpen has been in shambles. Jim Johnson possibly overthrew himself into major elbow problems. Gonzo ruined the early part of the season and set the tone for this team the rest of the year. Simon is not the answer. Uehara is not the answer. At this point I am not sure Sherrill … Read More »
Koji did pitch well last night. But 76 pitches and he’s done. It’s not that I think Koji isn’t a good pitcher, it’s that he shouldn’t be in the starting rotation. Because of constant rain yesterday the game time temperature was 74, not the expected 90, yet Koji is finished after 6 and 76 pitches. Don’t forget koji spent the last couple of years pitching in the bullpen. He was finished as a starter in Japan. Having a starter who … Read More »
I fully understand why Andy MacPhail signed the likes of Adam Eaton, Mark Hendrickson and Koji to be in the starting rotation . Signing these players allowed the young pitchers from Bowie to gain valuable experience pitching at the next level in Norfolk. Eaton is now off the team and Hendrickson is in the bullpen. Yet Koji remains in the starting rotation usually pitching 5-6 innings a game. Earlier in the year Koji had trouble gripping the ball because of … Read More »
Koji, showing no signs of problem after being hit in the chest with a line drive in his last outing, was spotted a 3-1 lead on homers by Roberts and Zahn. Along came the 6th and 7th and the lead and game were lost 6-3 to the surging Rays. Just a note, Arod is supposed to make his return to the Yankees Friday at Camden Yards. Tickets still remain but not for long!!
It will not take long for Koji to become a folk hero in Baltimore if he continues to pitch like he did last night. The O’s coasted to a 7-5 victory behind the clutch hitting of Nick Markakis. George Sherrill was forced to enter the game in the 9th to retire Matsui and preserve the victory.
