vmax Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) Wow! Quote Trey Mancini homers on anniversary of Mo Gaba’s death as Orioles erase 5-run deficit to walk off Marlins, 8-7: ‘I definitely felt him with me’.....Trey Mancini homers on anniversary of Mo Gaba’s death as Orioles erase 5-run deficit to walk off Marlins, 8-7: ‘I definitely felt him with me’ - Baltimore Sun Despite their record the O's have been fun to watch this year. They a building, players are arriving and developing and a core is emerging. Hard to believe but true.............very inspiring.... Quote Mo, an Orioles and Ravens superfan who spent most of his 14 ½ years battling cancer, was inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame the same day he died, honored as the recipient of the Wild Bill Hagy Award. During Mancini’s time in Baltimore, he and Mo grew close. Mancini slumped through 2018′s first half, then spent the All-Star break with Mo, an experience that offered perspective about his on-field struggles. After earning Most Valuable Oriole honors the next year, he hosted the Purple Tailgate to support Mo that offseason. When Mancini received his own diagnosis of stage 3 colon cancer in March 2020, he thought about how Mo always handled his battle: with radiant positivity and a desire to make each day a win. “I thought about Mo a lot all day,” Mancini said Wednesday. “I can’t believe it’s been a year since we lost him, just with his energy and his happiness and the happiness that he brought to others. It doesn’t seem like it’s been that long. I miss him every day.” Trey Mancini homers on anniversary of Mo Gaba’s death as Orioles erase 5-run deficit to walk off Marlins, 8-7: ‘I definitely felt him with me’ - Baltimore Sun Edited July 29, 2021 by vmax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spen Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 That was a special game. Pretty solid step forward this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 Yea...and they squeaked out a 4-3 win over Detroit tonight. Harvey pitched great (don't know what to make of him), Severino and Montcastle homered... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spen Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 4 hours ago, vmax said: Yea...and they squeaked out a 4-3 win over Detroit tonight. Harvey pitched great (don't know what to make of him), Severino and Montcastle homered... I like the offense they are building. I like the college pick first rounder. It might only take him a year or so. Leave Adley and all the pitchers down this year and next year might be fun. The following funner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Agreed on that. Bring them up in May for the extra yr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 (edited) 10-6 since the All Star break! Quote O's bash NY in 'most complete game of year' López's 6 strong innings backed by Orioles' 4 HRs at Yankee Stadium Quote on Monday, the Orioles did something they hadn't done in the stadium in recent memory: the Birds brought out the boos in the home crowd. In the process, they also spoiled the home debuts of Joey Gallo, Anthony Rizzo and -- especially -- Andrew Heaney with their 7-1 win over the Yankees. “For me, that was our most complete game of the year, in all phases,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “It felt different because we got a big-time start and we scored some runs early. We have a tough time scoring runs here usually. This is a major payroll team with superstars and guys who make a ton of dough, for a reason. So it’s a tough place to play.”...Orioles beat Yankees behind Jorge López, 4 HRs (mlb.com) The 2021 O's have a lot of" feel good" storylines so I haven't lost interest this year. Yet we have to remember: the O's have 2,500 to 1 odds of winning the World Series. Edited August 3, 2021 by vmax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 Chris Davis retires. $161 million up in smoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spen Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, vmax said: Chris Davis retires. $161 million up in smoke. Yeah in retrospect it really was but they had to sign him, It just didn't work out. With the teams reputation for being cheap (often undeserved IMO - NOT that I am saying it was a well run club) and with Davis's production and popularity they team would have been skewered if they let him walk. Of course the same people skewered the team for the signing when his production went away. He seemed like a good guy and was the main reason to watch the club for a few years. He averaged 37 home runs over a 6 year span, that's crazy. Being suspended for the playoffs the one season might have really hurt, but mostly he was fun for a while. I hope he has a good retirement and post baseball life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 No they didnt. After 2012 he had his best yr. We had seen he was streaky to that point and 2012 was the aberration. Also that yr Wiet had not started breaking down. That was the yr to put but on the market and maximize value. I said just that here at the time. Also the O's bid against themselves to keep Davis. I am so glad Elias is running things now bc he seems to have a much firmer grasp on what talent is worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spen Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 8 minutes ago, papasmurfbell said: No they didnt. After 2012 he had his best yr. We had seen he was streaky to that point and 2012 was the aberration. Also that yr Wiet had not started breaking down. That was the yr to put but on the market and maximize value. I said just that here at the time. Also the O's bid against themselves to keep Davis. I am so glad Elias is running things now bc he seems to have a much firmer grasp on what talent is worth. I told you so..true form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Then dont write it up as an unforeseen bad move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spen Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 13 minutes ago, papasmurfbell said: Then dont write it up as an unforeseen bad move. oh no matter how it wa written up you'd bitch and say you knew better. its just you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Better to see and know than to just have life tell you where you stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spen Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 5 hours ago, papasmurfbell said: Better to see and know than to just have life tell you where you stand Nice. Safe and peaceful travels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 I wanted the O's to give him the money but I also felt they were bidding against themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 From wait florio. Orioles #1 prospect Adley Rutschmann (MLB'S #1 prospect for that matter) has played a combination of carcher, first base, and DH this season. Catcher is the most important position on a baseball team because the catcher not only hits but is responsible for managing the entire pitching staff on the field. Here is how the teams Rutschmann has played for this year (Bowie and Norfolk) have had their pitching perform in games Rutschmann catches vs games he has not caught. This post gives the team game # and stats of starting pitcher in that game as well as final score of the game May Rutschmann catcher #1 DL Hall 4.1 IP 0 ER 2 hits 2 bb's 10 K's (Bowie won 2-1) #3 Kevin Smith 4.2 IP 0 ER 5 hits 1 bb 5 k's (Bowie won game 8-4) #5 Cody Sedlock 0.1 IP 3 ER 3 hits 2 bb's 0 k's (Bowie lost game 8-4) #6 DL Hall 5.0 IP 0 ER 2 hits 0 bb's 9 k's (Bowie won game 6-1) #7 Kyle Bradish 5.0 IP 0 ER 3 hits 2 BB'S 9 k's (Bowie won game 9-0) #10 Cody Sedlock 4.0 IP 3 ER 2 hits 3 bb's 5 k's ( Bowie won game 7-5) #11 DL Hall 2.2 IP 5 ER 4 hits 4 bb's 4 k's (Bowie won game 13-12) #12 Gray Fenter 2.2 IP 4 ER 5 hits 3 bb's 0 k's (Bowie lost game 6-5) #14 Kevin Smith 4.2 IP 0 ER 4 hits 2 bb's 8 k'S (Bowie won game 6-1) #15 Ofelky Peralta 4.0 IP 0 ER 3 hits 1 bb 9 k's ( Bowie lost game 9-4) #17 DL Hall 4.0 IP 0 ER 2 hits 2 bb's 8 k'S ( Bowie Won game 5-4) #18 Michael Baumann 0.2 IP 4 ER 2 hits 1 bb 1 K (Bowie lost game 10-6) #19 Kevin Smith 4.0 IP 0 ER 2 hits 2 BB'S 5 K's (Bowie won game 4-0) #21 Michael Baumann 3.0 IP 1 ER 2 hits 3 bb's 1 K ( Bowie won game 6-5) May Rutschmann not catching #2 Bradish 4.2 IP 0 ER 2 hits 2 BB'S 7 K's (Bowie won game 8-4) #4 Peralta 4.0 IP 2 ER 3 hits 3 BB'S 5 K's (Bowie lost game 5-4) #8 Cameron Bishop 4.0 IP 3 ER 7 hits 1 bb's 2 K's ( Bowie won game 9-3) #9 Kevin Smith 3.2 IP 2 ER 1 hit 4 bb's 4 k's (Bowie won game 11-5) #13 Kyle Bradish 4.0 IP 0 ER 2 hits 1 bb 10 K's (Bowie won game 2-1) #16 David Lebron 5.0 IP 0 ER 4 hits 1 bb 6 k's ( Bowie won game 4-2) #20 Cody Sedlock 4.2 IP 1 ER 5 hits 4 bb's 5 k's ( Bowie won game 7-3) #22 DL Hall 5.0 IP 0 ER 1 hit 3 bb's 8 k's ( Bowie won game 9-2) June Rutschmann catcher #23 Cameron Bishop 5.0 IP 0 ER 2 hits 2 BB'S 12 k's ( Bowie won game 7-2) #24 Grayson Rodriguez 5.0 IP 1 ER 4 hits 2 bb's 8 k'S ( Bowie won game 2-1) #27 DL Hall 6.0 IP 3 ER 4 hits 1 bb 7 k's ( Bowie lost game 8-7) #29 Grayson Rodriguez 5.0 IP 0 ER 2 hits 2 BB'S 6 k's ( Bowie won game 12-0) #31 Cody Sedlock 5.0 IP 1 ER 5 hits 3 bb's 5 k's ( Bowie won game 7-4) #33 DL Hall 4.2 IP 3 ER 1 hit 4 bb's 10 K's ( Bowie won game 8-7) #35 Grayson Rodriguez 4.2 IP 2 ER 4 hits 1 bb 6 k's ( Bowie lost game 3-2) #37 Cody Sedlock 5.0 IP 1 ER 6 hits 1 bb 3 k's ( Bowie won game 4-3) #38 Gray Fenter 5.0 IP 0 ER 1 hit 2 bb's 3 k's ( Bowie lost game 5-1) #40 Grayson Rodriguez 5.0 IP 2 ER 2 hits 1 bb 8 k's ( Bowie lost game 3-2) #41 Ofelky Peralta 0.2 IP 4 ER 4 hits 3 bb's 1 K ( Bowie lost game 10-5) #42 Blaine Knight 5.0 IP 1 ER 4 hits 3 bb's 4 k's ( Bowie lost game 10-3) #44 Michael Baumann 2.1 IP 6 ER 3 hits 3 BB'S 3 k's ( Bowie lost game 10-8) #45 Grayson Rodriguez 5.0 IP 0 ER 1 hit 1 bb 8 k's ( Bowie won game 10-0) #47 Cody Sedlock 2.0 IP 0 ER 2 hits 0 bb's 3 k's ( Bowie won game 6-1) June Rutschmann not catching #25 Ofelky Peralta 5.0 IP 0 ER 3 hits 2 BB'S 5 K's ( Bowie won game 4-0) #26 Blaine Knight 6.0 IP 2 ER 7 hits 1 bb's 6 k's ( Bowie won game 6-2) #28 Michael Baumann 2.2 IP 4 ER 4 hits 3 bb's 3 k's ( Bowie lost game 13-11) #30 Kevin Smith 5.0 IP 1 ER 3 hits 0 bb's 8 k'S ( Bowie lost game 9-1) #32 Blaine Knight 5.0 IP 1 ER 3 hits 0 bb's 7 k's ( Bowie lost game 5-4) #34 Michael Baumann 4.0 IP 0 ER 2 hits 0 bb's 4 k's ( Bowie won game 10-0) #36 Ofelky Peralta 5.0 IP 0 ER 5 hits 2 bb's 5 k's ( Bowie won game 1-0) #39 Michael Baumann 4.0 IP 1 ER 3 hits 4 bb's 1 K ( Bowie lost game 17-9) #43 Kyle Brnovich 4.0 IP 1 ER 3 hits 1 bb 6 k's ( Bowie lost game 10-2) #46 Ofelky Peralta 5.2 IP 1 ER 2 hits 1 bb 5 k's ( Bowie won game 8-2) #48 Blaine Knight 5.2 IP 1 ER 2 hits 2 BB'S 6 k's ( Bowie lost game 2-0) July Rutschmann catcher #49 Gray Fenter 3.2 IP 3 ER 6 hits 2 bb's 6 k's ( Bowie lost game 12-5) #51 Grayson Rodriguez 5.0 IP 1 ER 5 hits 0 bb's 3 k's ( Bowie lost game 5-3) #52 Cameron Bishop 5.0 IP 3 ER 3 hits 5 bb's 3 k's ( Bowie won game 5-4) #53 Cody Sedlock 5.0 IP 3 ER 6 hits 0 bb's 7 k's ( Bowie won game 9-4) #54 Kyle Brnovich 5.0 IP 2 ER 4 hits 0 bb's 3 k's ( Bowie lost game 4-3) #55 John Means 3.0 IP 2 ER 5 hits 0 bb's 3 k's ( Bowie lost game 6-0) #56 Michael Baumann 5.0 IP 2 ER 4 hits 0 bb's 5 k's ( Bowie won game 3-2) #59 Blaine Knight 1.1 IP 6 ER 5 hits 2 bb's 2 k's ( Bowie lost game 7-5) #60 Gray Fenter 5.2 IP 2 ER 4 hits 1 bb 9 k's ( Bowie won game 4-2) #61 Michael Baumann 6.0 IP 2 ER 4 hits 2 bb's 8 k's ( Bowie won game 6-2) #63 Grayson Rodriguez 5.0 IP 0 ER 2 hits 1 bb 12 k's ( Bowie won game 6-2) #65 Cody Sedlock 4.0 IP 6 ER 6 hits 1 bb 4 k's ( Bowie lost game 6-3) #67 Kyle Brnovich 5.0 IP 0 ER 3 hits 0 bb's 10 k's ( Bowie won game 4-0) #68 Michael Baumann 6.0 IP 0 ER 2 hits 1 bb 7 k's ( Bowie won game 5-0) #69 Grayson Rodriguez 1.2 IP 4 ER 3 hits 2 BB'S 5 K's ( Bowie won game 6-5) #71 Cody Sedlock 5.0 IP 1 ER 6 hits 1 bb 7 k's ( Bowie won game 6-1) #73 Kyle Brnovich 4.0 IP 2 ER 2 hits 2 bb's 3 k's ( Bowie won game 5-4) #74 Grayson Rodriguez 2.0 IP 1 ER 1 hit 3 bb's 3 k's ( Bowie won game 5-3) July Rutschmann not catching #50 Michael Baumann 5.0 IP 1 ER 3 hits 1 bb 6 k's ( Bowie lost game 7-6) #57 Grayson Rodriguez 5.0 IP 3 ER 3 hits 0 bb's 6 k's ( Bowie lost game 7-5) #58 Ofelky Peralta 3.2 IP 7 ER 7 hits 3 bb's 6 k's ( Bowie lost game 12-5) #62 Kyle Brnovich 5.0 IP 1 hit 1 bb 4 k's ( Bowie won game 1-0) #64 Ofelky Peralta 3.0 IP 3 ER 5 hits 2 bb's 3 k's ( Bowie lost game 7-4) #66 Gray Fenter 1.1 IP 0 ER 4 hits 3 bb's 2 k's ( Bowie won game 20-7) #70 Blaine Knight 4.0 IP 5 ER 8 hits 0 bb's 1 K ( Bowie lost game 13-6) #72 Gray Fenter 3.2 IP 1 ER 1 hit 4 bb's 5 k's ( Bowie lost game 5-2) August Rutschmann catcher #76 Cody Sedlock 6.0 IP 2 ER 6 hits 0 bb's 6 k's ( Bowie won game 6-4) #77 Gray Fenter 3.0 IP 2 ER 3 hits 1 bb 6 k's ( Bowie lost game 8-4) #79 Grayson Rodriguez 4.2 IP 0 ER 1 hit 1 bb 9 k's ( Bowie won game 4-0) #81 Cody Sedlock 5.2 IP 1 ER 4 hits 1 bb 5 k's ( Bowie won game 3-1) #82 Ryan Conroy 2.2 IP 4 ER 4 hits 1 bb 3 k's ( Bowie lost game 7-0) #83 Bruce Zimmermann 5.0 IP 0 ER 0 hits 2 bb's 1 k's ( Norfolk won game 4-0) #84 Dean Kremer 4.0 IP 1 ER 6 hits 0 bb's 3 k's ( Norfolk won game 7-5) August Rutschmann not catching #75 Drew Rom 5.0 IP 1 ER 4 hits 2 bb's 6 k's ( Bowie won game 2-1) #78 Kyle Brnovich 4.0 IP 3 ER 5 hits 1 bb 5 k's ( Bowie lost game 6-2) #80 Drew Rom 5.0 IP 2 ER 5 hits 0 bb's 7 k's ( Bowie won game 8-3) Games Rutschmann catches 35-19 (.648 winning %) Team gives up 4.2 runs per game Starters pitched 222.2 innings (4.1 innings per start average) Starters gave up 94 earned runs (3.80 ERA) Starters gave up 185 hits (7.4 hits per 9 innings pitched) Starters gave up 86 walks (3.5 walks per 9 innings pitched) Starters have a 1.22 WHIP Starters have 294 strikeouts (11.9 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched) Games Rutschmann does not catch 16-14 (.533 winning %) Team gives up 5.1 runs per game Starters pitched 131.2 Innings (4.2 innings per start average) Starters gave up 46 earned runs (3.14 ERA) Starters gave up 108 hits (7.4 hits per 9 innings pitched) Starters gave up 52 walks (3.6 walks per 9 innings pitched) Starters have 1.22 WHIP Starters have 154 strikeouts (10.5 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched) Starters have pretty similar stats in hits, walks, and WHIP in games Rutschmann starts vs games he does not. Starters strike out an extra batter and a half in games Rutschmann starts though. Couple that with the team giving up just about a whole run more in games he does not start at catcher (despite Starters ERA being slightly lower in games he does not start) and factor in that they have a much better winning % when he does catch compared to when he does not and it shows that Rutschmann has an ability to manage the whole staff well (including bullpen arms which is super important in minor leagues with every pitcher on extreme pitch counts) and the strikeout rates show he can get pitchers calls they need on close pitches with his pitch framing to bring in the strikeouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 So we'll see him next year? The O's need a catcher bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 I figure May or June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 It's like there is no hope.... Quote MLB's payroll disparity has become laughable, threatening the integrity of sport...Opinion: MLB's payroll disparity has become laughable, threatening the integrity of sport (msn.com) Quote And, at some point, the Orioles have got to stop being baseball’s human pinata with the sixth-longest losing streak in modern-baseball history. The new collective bargaining agreement may not immediately change the zoning laws between the haves and have-nots, but unless something is done to at least bring a semblance of competitive balance, there won’t be a reason to even watch baseball in half of the markets after the All-Star break. There are 13 teams who are hopelessly out of contention, and we’re not even at Labor Day.......Opinion: MLB's payroll disparity has become laughable, threatening the integrity of sport (msn.com) Quote When there are teams like the Orioles not even attempting to win, with a current 18-game losing streak and on pace to lose 112 games, there’s a huge competitive problem. How fair is it that Tampa Bay is 15-1 against the Orioles this year and the White Sox are 7-0, but 11 teams haven’t had the opportunity to play them this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Then implement a cap and a floor on salaries. If not keep your yap shut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 OMG Finally! I never thought they would be in these waters before the season began. Watching the O's was like getting a migraine. Quote BALTIMORE — The 1988 Orioles are safe. Baseball’s longest losing streak in 16 years is over. The Orioles were partying Wednesday night after snapping their 19-game losing streak in dramatic fashion,...Orioles bust losing streak with win over Angels (mlb.com) Like winning the World series...and I turned down 4 free tickets to last nights game. Quote “It's electric in [the clubhouse],” Cedric Mullins said. “I haven’t felt like this since John Means’ no-hitter,” O’s play-by-play man Scott Garceau remarked, on-air, during the decisive eighth inning. “Camden Yards is alive like it hasn’t been in a long time!”..As they shed it, the full spectrum of emotion spilled out across Oriole Park: happiness, relief, catharsis, all plain to see. What does happiness look like?.Orioles bust losing streak with win over Angels (mlb.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Ywah I thought they would be around 90 wins. I should have ignored 2020. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 Spoiler Alert!!!! O's take 2 from the Yankees! In New York. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Just dont lose the #1 pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravnravn Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Os won't be a contender til angelos is dead..both of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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