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Don't know why I feel this way, but I'm jumping on the Adam Eaton bandwagon tonight. I think the Orioles will make some noise against White Sox starter Bartolo Colon and Eaton will change speeds just well enough to keep the Sox lineup from getting much going. This is an official Schmuck prediction.
Don't misunderstand, I'm not buying a season ticket on the Eaton Express. I've just got a feeling that he'll match up well tonight.
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Comments
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Posted by: O's fan in Phoenix | April 23, 2009 3:41 PM
Ty Wigginton is my guy today!
Posted by: Sudhir | April 23, 2009 3:50 PM
I'm not asking you for lottery numbers anytime soon Pete!
Posted by: Matt | April 23, 2009 4:19 PM
Peter:
I will see your Schmuck prediction and raise you one. Eaton is bombed in four innings or less- at least six runs and close to 100 pitches by the time he leaves in four.
The sooner we DFA Eaton, the better- one more horrific start ought to do it...
It could turn out worse than this, but we'll see.
Posted by: tntoriole | April 23, 2009 4:48 PM
Are you saying the fix is in? The ghost of Shoeless Joe Jackson appear to you during your afternoon nap?
Posted by: Rusty | April 23, 2009 4:57 PM
Peter, as you know I am one of the few posters on here who ever says anything nice about Adam Eaton. I know he is better than he has looked early on. I am of course hoping he pitches well (a Quality Start) tonight because I too think that will be enough to enable the O's to emerge victorious. And that's an official Clayton Fletcher prediction!
Posted by: Clayton Fletcher | April 23, 2009 5:00 PM
Interesting Schmucker. I was thinking I would turn on the game around 7:20 and see the O's down 5-0 and feel comfortable watching hockey and/or the Office the rest of the night. Maybe now I will hang in there with the Birds.
Posted by: frox | April 23, 2009 5:30 PM
You should seek professional help. That is way beyond going out on a limb. Adam Eaton should just pitch underhand; then the homeruns jacked off his lifeless pitches will at least be moderately entertaining and hilarious.
Posted by: Mr. Deez | April 23, 2009 5:48 PM
You should seek professional help. That is way beyond going out on a limb. Adam Eaton should just pitch underhand; then the homeruns jacked off his lifeless pitches will at least be moderately entertaining and hilarious.
Posted by: Mr. Deez | April 23, 2009 5:49 PM
The one thing Eaton has going for him is that he has strikeout stuff. Even when Guthrie and Uehara don't give up too many runs, they tend not to have many strikeouts, and there aren't many dominating MLB pitchers who don't have high K rates.
Now if only he could do something about all those baserunners.
Posted by: Steve | April 23, 2009 6:13 PM
Pete - Maybe you are sensing or hoping that Eaton realizes it's go time... a former 1st rounder, he's got to think that if he doesn't start performing now, his career may well be over.
I hope you're right!
Posted by: PeteyPablo | April 23, 2009 6:33 PM
Just thought I'd check in to see if anyone conceded that you were right... doesn't look like it yet
Posted by: Anonymous | April 23, 2009 9:28 PM
I stand corrected, good sir.
Posted by: Mr. Deez | April 23, 2009 9:29 PM
Alright Schmuck. Any stock tips for tomorrow?
Posted by: frox | April 23, 2009 10:02 PM
Darn Pete...where did you find the crystal ball you used tonight. You couldn't have gotten any better if you'd have written it AFTER the game.
My hat is off to you Carnac...
Posted by: Ed | April 23, 2009 11:35 PM
Peter nice call w/ the Eaton outing. If there were odds on that bet I'd have to give you at least 15-1. What you expecting out of Ko-Ji!!!! tomorrow?
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Pete's reply: I have yet to get a revelation.
Posted by: michael | April 24, 2009 12:51 AM
When you're right, you're right. (Sometimes, anyway.) Well played, sir.
Posted by: rob in SD | April 24, 2009 1:47 AM
Kudos. Can you do that for the rest of the season?
Posted by: Scooter | April 24, 2009 7:15 AM
Peter,
Nice call. If you predict one more correctly this week right, we will all dance naked in front of the Suns office waiving our nine irons, with Rick!
Posted by: cb coach | April 24, 2009 8:01 AM
Hit it on the nail...Any predictions on the economy? lol
Posted by: Darren | April 24, 2009 9:34 AM