The 2008 Baltimore Orioles

[JJLinn]

We're in for yet another long year as O's fans, likely our 11th straight losing season, but I think this year is a little different. As opposed to having the potential to get worse, we now have the potential to get better, and I'm excited to watch Jones, Markakis, Loewen, Patton, Albers, and all the other young guys continue to grow and develop as players. I'm also curious as to what Luke Scott can do in left, and look forward to seeing guys like Reimold, Liz, and possibly Wieters get called up at some point in the year. IMO we have more hope than we have in awhile and things aren't that far off, but this will be a little bit of a rough season. Either way, I'll be watching (well, listening and following on MLB GameCast).

[sbauer318]

I'm actually really excited about this year. It's not "we're going to the post-season" excitement, but something different.

I cannot wait to see Jones patrolling CF. I also can't wait to see Loewen back on the mound. I think he's going to be great. Even though he pitched only a little last year, it felt like he was on his way to putting it all together and he seems really excited.

[sbauer318]

40 O's game to be in HD in 2008 - http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/b...,6246635.story

My take: 40 games? That's it? How many did we get with Comcast SportsNet? Way more than 40.

[sbauer318]

Orioles at Dodgers today. It's available on MLB Gameday Audio.

Line-ups

Orioles
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Adam Jones - CF

Tike Redman - LF

Nick Markakis - RF

Mike Costanzo - 1B

Scott Moore - 3B

Ben Davis - DH

Guillermo Quiroz - C

Eider Torres - 2B

Brandon Fahey - SS

Brian Burres - P


Dodgers
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Juan Pierre - LF

Rafael Furcal - SS

Russell Martin - C

Jeff Kent - 2B

Andruw Jones - CF

James Loney - 1B

Nomar Garciaparra - 3B

Matt Kemp - RF

Andre Ethier - DH

Chad Billingsley - P


Moore has been hot lately. Lets see what he can do today.

[rubisco43]

who are half of these guys? lol.

[sbauer318]

Quote: Originally Posted by rubisco43

who are half of these guys? lol.

That's a good question. Somehow we managed to not get blown out (actually tied).

Few positives yesterday:

- After striking out twice, Adam Jones hit a HR off Matt Riley in the 5th.
- Markakis went 2 for 3.
- Moore went 3 for 4 with a walk and two runs scored.
- Pitching (outside of Yan) wasn't bad.
- Albers struck out the side after giving up a hit in the third.
- Excluding Yan, no reliever gave up a run.

Cardinals at Orioles today. Coverage by KTRS on MLB Gameday Audio. 1:05pm

[sbauer318]

March 4th Orioles Lineup (From Roch)
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Brian Roberts - 2B

Melvin Mora - 3B

Jay Gibbons - DH

Kevin Millar - 1B

Luke Scott - LF

Ramon Hernandez - C

Luis Terrero - RF

Adam Jones - CF

Luis Hernandez - SS

Adam Loewen - P

[homer73]

Will we cut Gibbons today and just eat 12 million? Gawd, I hope so.

[devilsjaw]

Quote: Originally Posted by homer73

Will we cut Gibbons today and just eat 12 million? Gawd, I hope so.

Well, good to see they made the right move.

[JJLinn]

Nice first win today. Also, Adam Jones' 1st hit, RBI, and stolen base as an Oriole.