SeriesThread: Sea (2-4) v Balt (4-1) - Bedard v Jones

bedir than average · 04-04-2008, 09:27 AM

A key storyline that will followed is how Bedard does in his return; the performance of George Sherrill so far (1 save); and how good is Adam Jones? There is also the subplot about who the heck is the closer for the Mariners?

I have a feeling that the Mariners won't look solid on these fronts, mainly due to the perception due to Bedard only having his second start.

This four game set gives us a fine opportunity to continue the charge for first place. Baltimore shouldn't be that good this year, and the Mariners offense should do better in Camden than they do in SafeCo. I'm talking about you Richie Sexson!

Game One - Jarrod Washburn v Steve Traschel

Washburn hasn't seen most of the Orioles due to their youth, but he's worst against two of their aging talents who aren't really good anymore. Huff with a 935 ops and JayPayton with a 1229.

Traschel, though ancient, hasn't seen much of the Mariners due to his time in the NL. Vidro (627) and Wilkerson (719) don't play well where as Beltre (880) does. Richie has 14 ABs with 1221 OPS, but those ABs were when Richie was a different player.

bedir than average · 04-04-2008, 07:35 PM

Washburn is learning new pitches and angles as he ages. I love IT!

bedir than average · 04-04-2008, 07:41 PM

Oakland (1-3) v Cleveland
Texas (1-2) @ LAAA (2-1)

bedir than average · 04-04-2008, 07:58 PM

Nice!!!

Beltre beltred

Msfann · 04-04-2008, 09:13 PM

They are just killing us today, when Washburn needed a breather after throwing so many pitches we just swung away every time and send him right back out there, and if it wasn't for Beltre's homerun we would be getting shut out.

rally time? still plenty of time left.

bedir than average · 04-06-2008, 03:50 PM

Between the Putz injury leading to Bullpen woes and Washburn&Batista having poor starts this series has become a joke.

What should have been at LEAST 2 wins in this four game set is going to be at best a single win.

From tied for first to last place...

These are the games that they need to win.

Jones WPA -.05 & OPS.486
Sherrill WPA .16 & 3 Saves

RotatorCuff · 04-06-2008, 03:51 PM

This is just sad. I have a sick feeling in my stomach right now.

bedir than average · 04-06-2008, 03:53 PM

RC, take a small satisfaction that the AL East has been flipped upside down.

RotatorCuff · 04-06-2008, 03:54 PM

Well it's early but I'm sure not feeling good about the team right now.

Wasn't Baltimore pretty much a lock for 100 losses?

bedir than average · 04-06-2008, 04:07 PM

2008 Baltimore Orioles Predictions and Preview

Quote:

Prediction:

This will probably be the worst team in the American League. We expect not only a last place finish in the East, but we don’t expect them to be even close to the Rays.

Just one example

RotatorCuff · 04-07-2008, 05:21 PM

SWEEP!

Can you frickin' believe it?

RotatorCuff · 04-07-2008, 05:25 PM

George Sherrill saves 3 of the 4 games for the O's and our bullpen performs miserably.

Oh the horror.

bedir than average · 04-07-2008, 07:06 PM

Not an inspiring start. The offense is full of holes and the Bullpen is junk.

There is plenty that could be done to fix this team, and yet I don't have confidence they will.

Timberwolf · 04-08-2008, 02:08 AM

I feel like Mr. Mackey, the counselor on South Park. All I can think to say is "this is bad".

U G L Y

04-04-2008, 09:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
bedir than average Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,256	SeriesThread: Sea (2-4) v Balt (4-1) - Bedard v Jones A key storyline that will followed is how Bedard does in his return; the performance of George Sherrill so far (1 save); and how good is Adam Jones? There is also the subplot about who the heck is the closer for the Mariners? I have a feeling that the Mariners won't look solid on these fronts, mainly due to the perception due to Bedard only having his second start. This four game set gives us a fine opportunity to continue the charge for first place. Baltimore shouldn't be that good this year, and the Mariners offense should do better in Camden than they do in SafeCo. I'm talking about you Richie Sexson! Game One - Jarrod Washburn v Steve Traschel Washburn hasn't seen most of the Orioles due to their youth, but he's worst against two of their aging talents who aren't really good anymore. Huff with a 935 ops and JayPayton with a 1229. Traschel, though ancient, hasn't seen much of the Mariners due to his time in the NL. Vidro (627) and Wilkerson (719) don't play well where as Beltre (880) does. Richie has 14 ABs with 1221 OPS, but those ABs were when Richie was a different player. __________________ US Men's National Team World Cup Qualifying \| Democracy in Sports Meets My First Campaign "You're only so sure you're right because they're so sure you're wrong." Orson Scott Card in Xenocide

04-04-2008, 07:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
bedir than average Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,256	Washburn is learning new pitches and angles as he ages. I love IT! __________________ US Men's National Team World Cup Qualifying \| Democracy in Sports Meets My First Campaign "You're only so sure you're right because they're so sure you're wrong." Orson Scott Card in Xenocide

04-04-2008, 07:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
bedir than average Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,256	Around the AL West Oakland (1-3) v Cleveland Texas (1-2) @ LAAA (2-1) __________________ US Men's National Team World Cup Qualifying \| Democracy in Sports Meets My First Campaign "You're only so sure you're right because they're so sure you're wrong." Orson Scott Card in Xenocide

04-04-2008, 07:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
bedir than average Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,256	Nice!!! Beltre beltred __________________ US Men's National Team World Cup Qualifying \| Democracy in Sports Meets My First Campaign "You're only so sure you're right because they're so sure you're wrong." Orson Scott Card in Xenocide

04-06-2008, 03:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
bedir than average Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,256	Orioles should be easy wins Between the Putz injury leading to Bullpen woes and Washburn&Batista having poor starts this series has become a joke. What should have been at LEAST 2 wins in this four game set is going to be at best a single win. From tied for first to last place... These are the games that they need to win. Jones WPA -.05 & OPS.486 Sherrill WPA .16 & 3 Saves __________________ US Men's National Team World Cup Qualifying \| Democracy in Sports Meets My First Campaign "You're only so sure you're right because they're so sure you're wrong." Orson Scott Card in Xenocide

04-04-2008, 09:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Msfann Rookie Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 14	They are just killing us today, when Washburn needed a breather after throwing so many pitches we just swung away every time and send him right back out there, and if it wasn't for Beltre's homerun we would be getting shut out. rally time? still plenty of time left.

04-06-2008, 03:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
RotatorCuff Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 257	This is just sad. I have a sick feeling in my stomach right now.

04-06-2008, 03:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
bedir than average Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,256	RC, take a small satisfaction that the AL East has been flipped upside down. __________________ US Men's National Team World Cup Qualifying \| Democracy in Sports Meets My First Campaign "You're only so sure you're right because they're so sure you're wrong." Orson Scott Card in Xenocide

04-06-2008, 03:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
RotatorCuff Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 257	Well it's early but I'm sure not feeling good about the team right now. Wasn't Baltimore pretty much a lock for 100 losses?

04-07-2008, 05:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
RotatorCuff Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 257	SWEEP! Can you frickin' believe it?

04-07-2008, 05:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
RotatorCuff Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 257	George Sherrill saves 3 of the 4 games for the O's and our bullpen performs miserably. Oh the horror.

04-07-2008, 07:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
bedir than average Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,256	Not an inspiring start. The offense is full of holes and the Bullpen is junk. There is plenty that could be done to fix this team, and yet I don't have confidence they will. __________________ US Men's National Team World Cup Qualifying \| Democracy in Sports Meets My First Campaign "You're only so sure you're right because they're so sure you're wrong." Orson Scott Card in Xenocide

04-08-2008, 02:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
Timberwolf Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,768	I feel like Mr. Mackey, the counselor on South Park. All I can think to say is "this is bad". U G L Y