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[BucketOBalls]

Funny when I think back at the threads commenting on the re-acquisition of A-GON. The Stat watchers were claiming his skills were diminished and he's just an average defensive player now.

I'll admit I was was one of them....and I was wrong. He's like a different player(and the stats even show this).

[da funk]

I got this message from my favorite O's fan this morning:

I hate the situation that allows red sox fans to come here and take over our park. That's Angelo's fault. Not the fans who take advantage of it. My daughter wanted to go to one last game this year. I look at the schedule, and even though this sox series was the most convenient, I don't even consider it. The humiliation is too much too bear.

The Sox are 54-17 over the O's in the last 4 seasons, not including today

[The Smart Dope]

Twins up 1-0, bottom 2nd in HHH; if they hold on, they're one back of Detroit.


How about Dice-K since the DL return? He's looked in WBC form; awfully impressive, I must say.

Edited by The Smart Dope, 20 September 2009 - 01:45 PM.

[nvalvo]

It's not like the O's are the Pirates or something. They've contended within memory. They had two playoff teams in the 90s, more recently than, say, the Blue Jays.

They haven't been good for awhile, but if any of these young SP pan out, they have a great young core with Markakis and Wieters and Adam Jones. As they flush the mediocre veterans out of their roster, they should really improve.

[phragle]

Funny when I think back at the threads commenting on the re-acquisition of A-GON. The Stat watchers were claiming his skills were diminished and he's just an average defensive player now.

thats the thing about UZR

[Foulkey Reese]

I can't believe how money Adrian Gonzalez has been. What a great pick up.

[mikeford]

I, for one, hope the Sox just say fuck it and keep Alex Gonzalez. He doesn't fuck things up and he likes playing for Boston. Good enough for me.

[Foulkey Reese]

The Bay Hey kid!

[Hee Sox Choi]

Is there any way we could sign Bay AND Holliday?

[The Smart Dope]

BAY! All of the Sox are click together, at the right time. So much for being "relief".

[senzadubbio]

The Sox are 54-17 over the O's in the last 4 seasons, not including today

And this underscores his point: For years Angelo hasn't built a team that has given Baltimore much to cheer for.
He's not being sour about the Sox, but about the O's.

[Sprowl]

I think Bay has recovered from his flu-like symptoms.

Did you see a replay? Like to see the difference in how he holds it.

In other news we have a smooth and flashy middle infield.

I saw the grip on the screw-change at 81, which had visible fade and drop on it. it resembled one last seen in some of the Matsuzaka .gifs from the Japanese leagues. Definitely at least three fingers on the ball, probably four, with a slight gap between middle and ring fingers, hence the Vulcan change:

[Dionysus]

I, for one, hope the Sox just say fuck it and keep Alex Gonzalez. He doesn't fuck things up and he likes playing for Boston. Good enough for me.

I agree with this. Outside of acquiring a Hanley Rameriz type, I would love it if we just resigned Gonzo to team up at SS with Lowrie.

[NomarRS05]

I, for one, hope the Sox just say fuck it and keep Alex Gonzalez. He doesn't fuck things up and he likes playing for Boston. Good enough for me.

A Lowrie/Gonzalez platoon is starting to make a lot of sense.

[Snodgrass'Muff]

Is there any way we could sign Bay AND Holliday?

Only way this could work is if they get rid of Ortiz and DH Bay. Otherwise there's not enough room in the outfield for both until Drew is gone. And while it would be nice to add another slugger to the current roster like that, I don't see them spending the money to land both. One, yes... both is stretching it, though. They're probably more likely to pick up one of the two and explore the trade market for another slugger.

[rajendra82]

Just setting up the DP

[nvalvo]

Matt Wieters is this week's Chone Figgins.

[da funk]

And this underscores his point: For years Angelo hasn't built a team that has given Baltimore much to cheer for.
He's not being sour about the Sox, but about the O's.

I totally agree - I was just trying to show the extent of the Sox's dominance over the O's recently. I live in Baltimore too and work with plenty of depressed O's fans!

[Harry Agganis]

Get the pen up

[syoo8]

Just setting up the DP

Not so much.

[flymrfreakjar]

Holy fuck that slider was ridiculous.

[phragle]

I saw the grip on the screw-change at 81, which had visible fade and drop on it. it resembled one last seen in some of the Matsuzaka .gifs from the Japanese leagues. Definitely at least three fingers on the ball, probably four, with a slight gap between middle and ring fingers, hence the Vulcan change:

thanks.

[SemperFidelisSox]

That's 11 homeruns hit in the series.

[NomarRS05]

75 pitches and counting...Dice K is back baby!

[Brianish]

75 pitches and counting...Dice K is back baby!

Seriously. This to me is better than last year and he won 18 games last year. No more of this 30 pitches per inning bullshit.

Edit - Knock on wood.

Edited by Brianish, 20 September 2009 - 02:01 PM.

[phragle]

I wonder if 2004 will ever stop giving me chills.

[Brianish]

The fuck was that? If Dice K got that call he'd be at 50 pitches.

[fenwaypaul]

Is that favorite son John Waters now pitching for Baltimore? They must really be desperate for bullpen help.

[phragle]

Diasuke sure is missing up and away to lefties alot, and not going in on righties alot.

[hawaiirsn]

I wonder if 2004 will ever stop giving me chills.

No

[bosox79]

nvm.

Edited by bosox79, 20 September 2009 - 02:12 PM.

[Brianish]

Watching the patriots and playing poker, does anyone have a Strike/ball count for DiceK?

58/28

[bosox79]

58/28

yeah Im dumb. Didnt realize they broke it down on ESPN. Its gb/fb they dont break down, not s/b.

[SemperFidelisSox]

Dice-K > Brady

[Brianish]

Wow that was a nice hit. Gotta give that to him.

[bosox79]

So Im guessing DiceK is done at 94 pitches? Unless Tito trys to steal outs.

Edited by bosox79, 20 September 2009 - 02:18 PM.

[Brianish]

So Im guessing DiceK is done at 94 pitches? Unless Tito trys to steal outs.

They're trying to stretch him out. Besides, he's looked decent. The high count seems like it has more to do with the Orioles working him than nibbling. I bet we see him back out, maybe with someone warming.

[O Captain! My Captain!]

Jason Bay getting it done.

[Harry Agganis]

Dice K gets another inning.

Angels up 9-5

[SemperFidelisSox]

Ha.

[Harry Agganis]

Squander therefore NO MDC

[SemperFidelisSox]

Well, that was weird.

[O Captain! My Captain!]

Wow, hearing "that's the first base on balls given up by Daisuke" in the sixth inning is weird. Especially so given how the Os have approached him.

[SemperFidelisSox]

Ok, that's enough.

[Harry Agganis]

Good enough. I am pleased with Dice K

Ramon

[O Captain! My Captain!]

No real reason to leave him out there after the walk. That was the sign to me.

[Sprowl]

DiceK ran out of velocity, command and movement at exactly the same time. Tito experimented with leaving him out for the 6th, and he definitely wasn't up to it. 5 innings of very effective pitching = playoff-worthy starter.

[mBiferi]

wow, fuck you ramon.

[O Captain! My Captain!]

DiceK ran out of velocity, command and movement at exactly the same time. Tito experimented with leaving him out for the 6th, and he definitely wasn't up to it. 5 innings of very effective pitching = playoff-worthy starter.

Wow that chart is great. You see the complete lack of any dots in the top right corner. It is interesting to see the fact that it seemingly took an inning for him to loosen up a bit, then he gained a little bit of velocity on the fastball.

[Harry Agganis]

Ramon solidifies his post season spot