Spaceman Spiff Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 This is going to be terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 I agree, watching the game yesterday was brutal. I'm still gonna watch today though cuz I have nothing else to do except avoid my school work. Plus the O's will forever be my squad. Â The lack of talent on this squad is so apparent. It's so sad how our draft picks and minor league organizations have failed to develop talent. All those pitchers and other players we drafted and fizzled...truly it has been the demise of this once proud franchise, combined with some horrible signings. If Kjerstad and Rutschman end up being busts then this team may be bad until 2030 at the earliest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 So.. do we score 100 runs this year? ~Ouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCSaints_fan Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Nunez with the 2 out, 2 RBI double!  O's take the 2-0 lead in the top of the 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Nice aggressive approach by Nunez. Nice slide into second too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCSaints_fan Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 (edited) 3-0 now, passed ball advaned Nunez to 3rd.  Scored on a chopper Severino sent to 3rd base not cleanly fielded by Devers Edited July 25, 2020 by DCSaints_fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCSaints_fan Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 (edited) 4-0, Mullins with RBI single scores Pat Valaika, 1st and 3rd one out in the 2nd.  Now 5-0, Iglesias ripped one to left field. Almost a double but Sox left fielder got there to cut it off.  WTF Alberto, Santander pops up, then Alberto gets thrown out at second and is nowhere near the bag.  Maybe he thought there were two outs? Edited July 25, 2020 by DCSaints_fan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 (edited) Cobb gets out of a small jam. If he can actually stay healthy that would boost the rotation significantly.  We are seeing some of the small ball that is going to (hopefully) win us some games. Edited July 25, 2020 by abdcskins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCSaints_fan Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, abdcskins said: Cobb gets out of a small jam. If he can actually stay healthy that would boost the rotation significantly.  We are seeing some of the small ball that is going to (hopefully) win us some games.  Cobb does seem to be hitting the spots better.  Nice grab by Valaika  I think thats now three strikeouts looking for the Red Sox on a Cobb pitch right on the edge of the zone - pretty sure all fastballs 92-93 mph Edited July 25, 2020 by DCSaints_fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 15 minutes ago, abdcskins said: Cobb gets out of a small jam. If he can actually stay healthy that would boost the rotation significantly.  We are seeing some of the small ball that is going to (hopefully) win us some games.  If he stays healthy and pitches decently, they will trade him first chance they get. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, Hersh said:  If he stays healthy and pitches decently, they will trade him first chance they get.  Perfectly fine by me. We gave him a stupid contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCSaints_fan Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Hersh said: If he stays healthy and pitches decently, they will trade him first chance they get.  Yes, this is best case scenario. Being able to get out of the contract alone would be a win. Probably only get like a 17 year old international prospect in return but whatver.  Swinging strike three and Severino cannot cleanly catch it, results in a stolen fist base by Sox  He is not helping is case for being on here long term. Edited July 25, 2020 by DCSaints_fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrilbo67 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Random observation- I think the new 3-batter rule for relievers will change the way teams use closers. They’ll likely bring them in with 1-2 outs in the 8th. That way, if they get in trouble in the 9th, they can get pulled almost immediately. This Givens situation just made me think about that. obviously being up by 5 runs makes that less imperative today, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, wrilbo67 said: Random observation- I think the new 3-batter rule for relievers will change the way teams use closers. They’ll likely bring them in with 1-2 outs in the 8th. That way, if they get in trouble in the 9th, they can get pulled almost immediately. This Givens situation just made me think about that. obviously being up by 5 runs makes that less imperative today,  If you are worried about your closer getting into trouble after two batters, they aren't really a good closer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinFanInMinn Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Nice win after yesterday. I think Cobb figures the best way out of Baltimore is to get traded. Â Â Â 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrilbo67 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 46 minutes ago, Hersh said:  If you are worried about your closer getting into trouble after two batters, they aren't really a good closer. fair, but I could definitely see wanting to give yourself that optionality in the ninth. You’ll send him to face the 3 most critical hitters in a late game situation, over the last 3 hitters, which has been the logic up to now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 One thing I will say about this team, it was this way last year, too...they take a beating and come back the next day like nothing happened.  1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Rio! 2 run dinger. O's up early. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCSaints_fan Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Iglesias double drives in Santander from 1st. 3-1 good guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 I like what I've seen from Iglesias so far at the plate. Has a nice compact swing. Good eye. Solid veteran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCSaints_fan Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) DJ Stewart sac bunt advances the runners, Hays deep sac fly. 4-1 Os  Liking the small ball tactics.  Maybe DJ Stewart can teach Chris Davis how to bunt  Home run!! Santander! 6-1 good guys. Edited July 26, 2020 by DCSaints_fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Santander! We are taking advantage of that short porch in right field today. He got out in front of that pitch and barrelled it over the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoyler23 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Orioles must have packed light for this trip because they’ve worn the black alts all three games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Web gem by Santander out in right up against the wall! He's having a game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoyler23 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 1 hour ago, abdcskins said: Web gem by Santander out in right up against the wall! He's having a game. I wonder if it’s going to be easier or harder for outfielders to pick up the ball with nobody in the stands. I guess easier but sometimes fielders depend on sound off the bat as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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