Catching up 5/10

A few things to catch up on…

Trembley’s talking about using a 4 man rotation for a while with a lighter schedule coming up. The 4 man rotation worked for a long time in baseball, so if Trembley wants to do it for a few weeks, it won’t destroy the fabric of baseball. If the 5th [...]

Freddie’s Back

(Photo AP/Rob Carr)
I never thought I’d be thrilled to see the news that Freddie Bynum is backtonight, but I am. After seeing Luis Hernandez, Brandon Fahey, and Eider Torres at short thus far this season….hey, Freddie looks great. While he’s not what I want at short, the fact that he’s not Luis Hernandez is good [...]

A’s sweep O’s

Catching up 5/6

Catching up again…
Garrett Olson was great in his second start, but hey..our offense is rotten, so Garrett wins a big fat no decision. Olson went 6.1 innings, striking out 7 and walking only one. But the offense was punchless, so that gem was squandered.
No one’s really hitting at the moment. Nick’s in a funk. Luke [...]

Time for Trachsel to Go

 

I think the tee ball stand would be more effective than Steve Trachsel. For your own personal Trachsel, go here.
It’s time for Trachsel to go. Its that simple. He was brought back to protect the bullpen and the young starters in the minors. That’s a fine and noble idea. Nobody wants to see a young [...]

5 Bad Moves

Over at ESPN, Jonah Keri has an article about baseball’s losing dynasties. Of course, the O’s are one of the teams…as well they should be. What I had an issue with was a few of his Five bad moves of the team.
Five bad moves
1. Firing Davey Johnson. Yes, he has an ego, and there’s a long [...]

To the Wolves

 
 

 (The scent of a wounded Bob McCrory lingers in the wilderness air)
I cut myself off earlier in my post about Bob McCrory getting thrown to the wolves last night. Its one of those situations that are sink or swim. Looking back at it, it was like the first time I drove. I was 14, nearing [...]

Randor hits the DL

Randor Bierd hit the disabled list today. The offical reason is right shoulder soreness. He won’t throw for 2 to 3 weeks and looks to be back within “a month and a half, a month and ten days.” Bierd’s been good thus far with a 2.03 ERA, but he won’t be back for a while now. [...]