Baltimore Orioles Thread: Orioles Magic

[ThomasTomasz]

Currently getting beat right now by the Indians 6-2. The offense, which started so well with Roberts, Markakis and Hardy leading the way, is currently struggling to get things going. Hardy is on the DL.

Pitching started off well too, but Guthrie being bombed today, and Britton got hit hard yesterday.

Its still just three weeks into the season. I'm not getting that worried about the pitching, as we expected some inconsistent performances with the starters (and Matusz is on the DL.) But the offense performing poorly is a huge concern.

I'll also try to update as much as I can. Sometimes it will happen more frequently than others.

 

[Leftwich]

The rest of the offense needs to get hot Reynolds, Jones, Lee and Vlad. They are all ice cold right now.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

The rest of the offense needs to get hot Reynolds, Jones, Lee and Vlad. They are all ice cold right now.

Lee is probably the most disappointing right now, as well as Guerrero. About time to bump Lee down the order until he gets some confidence back.

Bergeson also pitched decent today, except for the two long balls. But avoiding those are still part of the equation for winning.

 

[Leftwich]

Lee is probably the most disappointing right now, as well as Guerrero. About time to bump Lee down the order until he gets some confidence back.

Bergeson also pitched decent today, except for the two long balls. But avoiding those are still part of the equation for winning.

I never liked the Lee signing. I was a big advocate for LaRoche but hopefully if Lee gets bumped down he'll get the message. I have no idea who is worthy of the 3 spot... Scott?

 

[ThomasTomasz]

I never liked the Lee signing. I was a big advocate for LaRoche but hopefully if Lee gets bumped down he'll get the message. I have no idea who is worthy of the 3 spot... Scott?

At this point probably. A good combination could be Guerrero 3rd, then Reynolds fourth, but who knows. Bottom line, someone needs to start hitting.

 

[Leftwich]

Nick Markakis is about all we have.... for christ sakes, JJ Hardy was the hot hand on the roster :/

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Nick Markakis is about all we have.... for christ sakes, JJ Hardy was the hot hand on the roster :/

I'm extremely disappointed that Hardy got hurt. The dude has always had talent, and was off to a great start with us and gave us a great option at the bottom of the lineup. Even without Hardy, anything else beats Andino/Izturis offensively.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

5-3 loss to the Twins extends our losing streak to eight games.

Adam Jones hit a homer, but that is about all he did, going 1-4. Guerrero, Lee and Reynolds managed to not get a hit between the three of them.

Looking at our box score after the game, the highest average is Brian Roberts at .266, then Robert Andino at .250. Where the hell did everyone go?

Oh, and good job Kevin Gregg letting two runs in during the ninth.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Why did they think Gregg would be a good closer for them? He was iffy in Toronto and Chicago as well.

The O's were down 3-2 when Gregg came in, so it wasn't a save situation, but we scored one run in the bottom of the ninth, so if those two runs dont come in, its an extra innings game.

From my understanding, the club wants to use a closer by committee approach with Uehara, Gregg and Mike Gonzalez, as all three have experience closing. So far, Uehara has pitched the best of all three.

I was willing to give Gregg the benefit of the doubt to start the year, but I see those issues already.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Orioles destroyed the Twins last night 11-0. Arrieta pitched six strong shut out innings, and Jason Berken shut down the Twins in two innings of relief, continuing his strong start.

Some of the bats came alive. Guerrero was 2-5, with a three run homer in the 8th off Joe Nathan. Roberts knocked three in, and Matt Wieters finally did something, going 2-3 with 4 RBI.

In addition, both Derrek Lee and Adam Jones had two hits, and Robert Andino went 3-3

 

[BazookaJoe5]

Britton has turned me into a believer, he is legit. Good 1-2-3 for the future in Britton, Matusz, and Arrieta.

I don't understand why Buck keeps going to Gregg and/or Gonzalez. Gonzalez has been garbage since he got here and everything is an adventure with Gregg. Koji closed late last year and was pretty good at it, Johnson is one of the better setup guys in the league so not sure why he doesn't use those two most nights in save situations.

Equally perplexing is how Cesar Izturis continues to find his way into the lineup even though Robert Andino is clearly better.

I also think the lineup should be juggled a bit. Might be time to move Wieters up in the order.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Britton has turned me into a believer, he is legit. Good 1-2-3 for the future in Britton, Matusz, and Arrieta.

I don't understand why Buck keeps going to Gregg and/or Gonzalez. Gonzalez has been garbage since he got here and everything is an adventure with Gregg. Koji closed late last year and was pretty good at it, Johnson is one of the better setup guys in the league so not sure why he doesn't use those two most nights in save situations.

Equally perplexing is how Cesar Izturis continues to find his way into the lineup even though Robert Andino is clearly better.

I also think the lineup should be juggled a bit. Might be time to move Wieters up in the order.

My guess is because they are getting paid the money. Gregg has quickly turned me off, but I was a believer in Gonzalez once he came back from injury. Even though he did not have any saves (if I recall, I just got back from the bar) Gonzalez put up some pretty good numbers in relief during the second half. I am with you though- Koji is pitching the best, and the point of a closer by committee approach is to go with the hot hand.

I love Izturis and his glove, but he is a utility infielder at this point. Andino should be the guy starting at shortstop until Hardy is back, and even though Hardy was performing pretty good at the plate, Andino will give him a run for his money for playing time.

The Sun mentioned moving Wieters up in the order a bit, and brought up a few numbers for how well he hits in the order. I would personally wait on that for a little bit, and see how well the other bats perform. If Reynolds and Lee continue to struggle, then adjust. I also want to see Wieters sustain a hot streak.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Zach Britton

He's pitched extremely well so far this season- I am a believer. Its a small sample, but hes a very strong candidate for ROY so far this season.

 

[Bmore]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W1GvxahNAs&sns=fb

LMAO funny shit

 

[Bmore]

I hope we can pull out a home game against the yanks.

Markakis needs to get his dick out of the dirt and start hitting some fucken' balls.

 

[Leftwich]

God I miss Ripken. I need to get that xm app so I can listen to his show. Such a knowledgable dude about the game on and off the field.

It's only a matter of time before he owns the Orioles... unless Angelos' kid decides he really wants the team.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

It's only a matter of time before he owns the Orioles... unless Angelos' kid decides he really wants the team.

Please do not jinx us with that........Angelos has been an average owner at best (and that is being generous.) His son(s) have shown little to no interest, and would be worse than he is if they were to run the team.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

As for the game today, did not have a chance to catch it, but looks like Guthrie pitched a very solid game, and Gonzalez let in a run in relief. Accardo took over and continued his good start to the year.

As for the bats, plenty of 0-4s to go around today. Guerrero had the only RBI and was 2-4. Wieters continues his hot streak with a 2-4 day at the plate.

Not the kind of game the Orioles need going into a weekend series against the Yanks. Reynolds, Jones, Lee, Scott and Markakis better get ready- they can't just have one hit between the three of them again.

 

[BazookaJoe5]

Jake Fox should be playing left instead of Scott at this point. Fox played way to well to be riding the pine as much as he is.

The others, you just have to hope pick it up because there is nobody on their level to sub in. Markakis I'm sure will, and Reynolds will to a certain extent. Jones and Lee...I'm not sure. But Lee's defense is way, way too important to ever think about sitting him for an extended period. Could say the same about Jones.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Terrible weekend against the Yankees- one game rained out, one game we got destroyed, and we almost pulled it out today.

Only good news came from getting to Mariano Rivera and forcing extra innings. The bad news is that Jason Berken came out cold after the rain delay against Robinson Cano, and two straight errors and an almost error on Brian Roberts caused three Yankee runs to come around, and the Orioles went silently in the 11th.

I really hate to be Adam Jones, Mark Reynolds, Robert Andino or Brian Roberts tonight. Terrible performances in the field from them tonight.

Even worse news.....we have three games against the Red Sox, with Clay Buccholz, Josh Beckett and Jon Lester slated to pitch. I am not looking forward to those games.