Horses and Orioles
I’d like to change my prediction for the Belmont Stakes, if it isn’t too late.
Anyone out there hit the trifecta?Anyone have Big Brown finishing last?
I picked Buster Douglas to win because I always go for the upset.Now that the Orioles have disposed of A.J. Burnett, who hadn’t lost to them until yesterday, they can step forward and claim their prize: Roy Halladay, who’s 16-4 with a 2.84 ERA against them.
The Orioles will watch closely to see if Radhames Liz can maintain his command, and effectiveness, the second and third time through the Blue Jays’ order. He dominated the Twins over five innings in his season debut, but retired only one batter in the sixth and was gone.Liz still falls toward first base when completing his delivery, but at least he doesn’t end up in the dugout.
Brooks Robinson and Eddie Murray have launched their own wine labels, and you can find them – the bottles, not the Hall of Famers - in Maryland stores this week. All proceeds go toward the Baltimore Community Foundation. Learn more at www.charityhop.com/baltimore .The Eddie Murray 504 Cabernet Sauvignon and Brooks Robinson Chardonnay are produced by Eos Estate Winery out of Paso Robles, Cal.
Someone offered me a glass of the Sammy Sosa shiraz, but I sent it back. Too much cork floating in it.Luis Montanez homered twice last night for Double- A Bowie, and Brad Bergesen won his seventh game.
At Single-A Frederick, Matt Wieters hit his 13th home run, tops in the Carolina League. Tim Bascom walked six batters in four innings. He allowed two earned runs (five total).
Comments
I know we want to be slow with Matt Wieters but at this point don't you think it would be a good thing to get him in AA ball, and let him get adjusted to that for the rest of the year seriously. Remember he did play college ball it isn't like this kid is a guy coming straight out of high school, he's probably playing against kids straight out of high school.Couldn't this retard his development, it is like a watching a 15 year old playing against 10 year olds.Mentally he probably is thinking he's better than he is at this point in his development.
Posted by: Orange and Black Voodoo | June 8, 2008 11:19 AM
Ridiculous to move Weiters now. The Orioles have a plan. All things in time.
Posted by: j. roberts | June 8, 2008 12:10 PM
I've been to Paso Robles (what's funny about that place is that locals pronounce it Pass-O Robe-els, instead of in its Spanish or Native pronunciation. Its the only town in CA that does that, to my knowledge). If Brooks' and Eddie's wines are like the others from that area (Wild Horse one that is excellent), they will be very good. Can't wait to buy some next time I'm home in MD.
Posted by: Almost Believin' | June 8, 2008 12:19 PM
Roch,
That Sosa cork line was priceless. Absolutely priceless.
Posted by: KP | June 8, 2008 12:23 PM
re Matt Wieters and Carolina League
for what it's worth...
Matt Wieters (born 5/21/86) is the 4th youngest
of the top-20 batting leaders by AVG (as of 6/8).
3 youngest:
* Koby Clemens (12/04/86)
* Brandon Snyder (11/23/86)
* Joseph Dickerson (10/3/86)
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=l_bat&lid=122&sid=l122
Posted by: Jeff K | June 8, 2008 12:37 PM
Someone made a good point a while back. Let Wieters and Arrieta bask in the accolades of the league All-Star game before moving them up to Bowie. Also, I'd like to see an evaluation of Wieters' defense with Frederick. He really has nothing left to prove with the bat but maybe a little more time at that level to polish his glove, his pitch-calling and his rapport with the pitchers is not a bad idea. We know he can gun down would-be base stealers.
Posted by: Baron | June 8, 2008 1:09 PM
Leave Weiters at A until at LEAST the AS break.
Posted by: Alan in VA | June 8, 2008 1:53 PM
Orange and Black doofus---there is not one kid in the High A Carolina league who is straight out of high school age. Please write again when you have something meaningful to say.
Posted by: lefty | June 8, 2008 3:35 PM
You should have titled this blog,
Wine-O's
Posted by: JWBBZ | June 8, 2008 6:14 PM