Wet and weird
Just as the game was getting underway, a heavy rain swept over Fort Lauderdale Stadium, causing a delay in the first inning and focusing more attention on the Orioles and their untenable spring training situation.
No one called for the tarp to be put on during the cloudburst, apparently because everyone assumed the rain would pass quickly. It didn't and now it looks like the field is going to be unplayable. They haven't called the game yet, but it looks like it will get banged any minute.
The grounds crew is trying to get the tarp on, but can't seem to pull it across the infield. Meanwhile, the dirt part of infield has become a quagmire. It would be comical if it wasn't such a sad situation for all concerned.
By the way, Koji Uehara struck out the first two batters he faced and pitched a perfect first inning. Ryan Freel singled to open the bottom of the first and got picked off first. Adam Jones followed with a single and then the clouds opened up in earnest.
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You have a lot of fragle pitchers in the bullpen Trembley doesn't want to use in back to back games.I understand his insecurity with the rotation the way it is.
Posted by: John | March 29, 2009 2:17 PM