Orioles: old+new+ borrowed+blue=Win
The something old -- Kevin Millar's home run and three RBIs. Something new -- pitcher Matt Albers, obtained in an offseason trade, throwing five innings of one-run ball as a starter. Something borrowed -- relief pitcher Jim Johnson, recently up from Norfolk, going 2-plus scoreless. And something blue - that would be the 11,510 who sat through chilly-40-something temperatures at Camden Yards
OK, it's corny. But the Orioles got a seven-game home stand going with a win while also getting their starting rotation straightened out after last week's double-header in Texas.
Albers' performance was good from a number of persepectives. There's the obvious of what it did for the rotation and, of course getting the W. But as he returns to the bullpen, he goes there with more confidence that he can fulfill multiple roles on this team.
Comments
Bill , where has this guy Johnson been ? Did you notice the movement on his pitches , quite impressive,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Jim,
As you know, they just brought him up last Friday. I looked up his minor league stats earlier and he had a good strikeout-to-walk ratio but his ERA is really so-so, above 4.0 mostly. I agree, he looked great last night. Here's the link if you're interested.
http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/J/james-johnson.shtml
-- Bill O.
Posted by: Jim from Dundalk | April 15, 2008 11:54 AM
A win. Is a Win. Is a Win! I thought it was a good game until that last minute 2 run homer that they gave up late in the game. This is the time of game they have managed to give away on so many times in the past. There is only one explanation. ORIOLE MAGIC is BACK! Lets enjoy the ride for as long as it lasts!
Posted by: Captain Jack | April 15, 2008 12:49 PM