OT - I'm bored, Part Tanev

[pixburgher66]

I agree they've got a solid core. Think they definitely made some good moves, Pix. Some of the experts I was listening to on sports radio tonight thought so as well. Weird to think that we might be seeing a Pittsburgh-Washington rivalry developing in baseball, too.

Oh, and if you guys think you've waited a long time... there hasn't been playoff baseball in DC since the 1930s!!

Hahah, touche. Although there was indeed playoff baseball in Montreal.

 

[elocomotive]

Hahah, touche. Although there was indeed playoff baseball in Montreal.

Yeah, and the Twins won the World Series... but it really doesn't mean anything. I can't wait to sit in the stadium watching a playoff game with the Capitol dome looming in the October air, whether it's this year or in the near future.

 

[Darkstone42]

Burnett just lost the no-hitter with two outs in the eighth.

 

[Comeds]

I like that the Orioles did nothing too. I think they are an average team that should not have been sellers or buyers at the deadline. I do not think an addition or two would have helped much and I do not think anyone the team would be open to parting with was really wanted by anyone. Plus I think its important to finish as well as they can. My hope is still 500.

What a great win tonight. The Yankees score 5 in the bottom of the 1st and the Orioles answer with 7 in the 2nd, all with two outs. Tillman settled down and gave them 5 strong (after the 1st) innings and the Orioles picked up some insurance along the way.

A chance for the sweep tomorrow.

 

[elocomotive]

What a great win tonight. The Yankees score 5 in the bottom of the 1st and the Orioles answer with 7 in the 2nd, all with two outs. Tillman settled down and gave them 5 strong (after the 1st) innings and the Orioles picked up some insurance along the way.

A chance for the sweep tomorrow.

ALL with two outs? That is sick. I wish I still cared about the Os. That was the team of my youth and who I grew up cheering for. They're like an ex who's house I still stop by from time-to-time, but it's uncomfortable, b/c her dad is real dick!

I think you're right about the moves (or lack thereof) though. They have to hope their talent continues to develop and then see where they are at. .500 would be awesome for them. That division is brutal - god damn Yanks and Sox.

 

[Comeds]

ALL with two outs? That is sick. I wish I still cared about the Os. That was the team of my youth and who I grew up cheering for. They're like an ex who's house I still stop by from time-to-time, but it's uncomfortable, b/c her dad is real dick!

I think you're right about the moves (or lack thereof) though. They have to hope their talent continues to develop and then see where they are at. .500 would be awesome for them. That division is brutal - god damn Yanks and Sox.

Its not easy at times. Even with all the bad times I still follow them and hope they do well. I like the young core they have, hopefully a few solid bats added in the next year or so will help. So many players who will swing at anything on the team right now.

I do not know the prospects too much, I rely on what I read - but most publications think Dylan Bundy and Manny Machado are going to be very good.

 

[puckhead]

RIP Gore Vidal

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/01/books/gore-vidal-elegant-writer-dies-at-86.html?pagewanted=all

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

 

[puckhead]

Mariners have won 7 in a row.




/so now only 12 games back

 

[pixburgher66]

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE BEAT THE REDS?! *looks at schedule* Right, our turn. Nervous for the weekend series.

 

[Vadered]

ALL with two outs? That is sick. I wish I still cared about the Os. That was the team of my youth and who I grew up cheering for. They're like an ex who's house I still stop by from time-to-time, but it's uncomfortable, b/c her dad is real dick!

I think you're right about the moves (or lack thereof) though. They have to hope their talent continues to develop and then see where they are at. .500 would be awesome for them. That division is brutal - god damn Yanks and Sox.

The only reason I pay any attention to the Orioles is their play by play announcer. Come back to hockey, Gary!

 

[Darkstone42]

We changed the name on our internet service in our house so that each of us have exactly one bill to worry about utilities-wise, so they cancelled the old service and started a new one, and now it doesn't work.

 

[dash]

Mariners have won 7 in a row.




/so now only 12 games back

Jays haven't won since they traded Snider to the Buccos - I didn't like that move by AA.

 

[Darkstone42]

Jays haven't won since they traded Snider to the Buccos - I didn't like that move by AA.

I did.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

M's 7.5 out of second wildcard ... lots of people pointing to the "ichiro effect"

 

[higgyfan4]

Tigers offense has went south since they traded for Infante and Sanchez, although they finally scored more than 5 last night.

Miggy and Prince hit back to back bombs last night, and I mean BOMBS!!!

 

[puckhead]

M's 7.5 out of second wildcard ... lots of people pointing to the "ichiro effect"

8-2 since the trade.



I attribute it to a "given up on season, pressure's off" effect.

 

[higgyfan4]

I'm bored, tired, and I wanna go home.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

8-2 since the trade.



I attribute it to a "given up on season, pressure's off" effect.

Ah, the Mets all but mastered that. Terrible in August, unbeatable in September.

 

[puckhead]

Ah, the Mets all but mastered that. Terrible in August, unbeatable in September.

of course, playing a shitty KC team followed by some BlueJays on crutches helps a bit too.