Montanez moves right in
Turns out, Lou Montanez will be in the lineup for tonight's game against the Chicago White Sox, if there is a game tonight. Adam Jones was originally set to return after missing a few games with a tight hamstring, but it tightened up again and he had to be scratched. Felix Pie will move over to center field and Montanez will start in left.
The tarp is still on the field and lightning continues to crackle above the ballpark, but the game probably will be played. The storm system is expected to move out at about 8 p.m. and there is little danger of the field becoming unplayable because of the ballpark's high-tech drainage system.
There's also the small matter of losing the date, since the White Sox are not scheduled to come back this way again this year and there's no offday at the end of the series. They'll do everything possible to play the game.
Don't know how the delay will affect young Brad Bergesen, who probably has had butterflies all weekend in anticipation of his major league debut. It's not the first time he's had to wait out the rain, but it's not quite the same as doing it in Bowie or Frederick.
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Comments
hey pete, they playin tonight??
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Pete's reply: Yes they are.
Posted by: Carl Collum | April 21, 2009 8:34 PM
It's about time for Montanez. I am frustrated by the Pie "experiment" as you call it. This is sort of like the Lastings Millege deal in DC, only Pie was never as good as Millege used to be. It seems that McPhail cannot let go of this guy who just can't do what Andy thought he was supposed to do. Isn't it obvious that Pie needs some more experience at AAA and Rheinold and Montenez deserve their shot. In the meantime, let's get Adam well since he is proving to be amazing.
Posted by: Steve | April 21, 2009 8:38 PM
This is exciting Pete. Nice to see Brad and Lou up here.
Posted by: Bill In Elkton | April 21, 2009 9:08 PM
What a pleasure it is to watch this kid pitch. Now replace the number three and four starters and we will be good to go.
Posted by: cb coach | April 21, 2009 9:23 PM
I live in Norfolk now, so I had been looking forward to watching Lou play for the Tides, but it was great to see him do so well for the O's on TV. He deserves to be with the Orioles.
Posted by: Heather Moore | April 22, 2009 2:36 PM
I live in Norfolk now, so I had been looking forward to watching Lou play for the Tides, but it was great to see him play for the O's. I'm glad he did well. He is better than Pie and he deserves a shot.
I was impressed by Bergesen too. He's good and so much faster than some pitchers we've seen in the past (like Steve Tracshel)
Posted by: Heather Moore | April 22, 2009 2:44 PM