Orioles: Pre-game Dave
Dave Trembley said during his pre-game news briefing that Felix Pie came to the ballpark today but was continuing to experience stomach discomfort, so he has been sent for further evaluation.
The problem apparently is not related to his hard landing on a diving catch attempt on Tuesday night.
"It's some kind of stomach ailment,'' Trembley said. "He didn't hurt himself. It's not anything baseball-related."
The Orioles are not planning to make a roster move. Trembley said Luke Scott would take batting practice today and decide whether his sore shoulder feels good enough for him to be available as a pinch hitter. If not, the O's will go with a two-man bench.
"I'm confident Scott is going to be all right,'' Trembley said. "He was very upbeat. He seems to think he'll be fine. I'm optimistic he'll be able to pinch hit tonight."
If not?
"We'll get by,'' said Trembley, who was forced to put designated hitter Ty Wigginton into the game in left field when Pie fell ill last night.
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Comments
It Sounds like Pie left the field just like the tee ballers I coached years ago. You look out and they are just gone, period, maybe to go to the bathroom, maybe to get a coke, maybe just to go sit in the car.
So, no one had the guts to ask Trembley how it felt to work for the worst owner in baseball.
I see "The Sun" gave the story very short shrift. That shows a lot of journalistic courage. Pathetic.
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Pete's reply: It's not a news story. Now, if People Magazine named me the Sexiest Man Alive, that would be different.
Posted by: Gil Jr | May 13, 2009 4:50 PM
This would be a good time to have Hammock on the roster as an emergency OF.
BTW..Pete...typo
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Pete's reply: Where?
Posted by: John | May 13, 2009 4:51 PM
I'm optimistich myself.
Posted by: Bryan | May 13, 2009 4:59 PM
Hey Pete, what do you think has Wiggy slumping as badly as he is? Getting to know the pitchers? Of course, he did play for Tampa several years ago, but each team (with a few exceptions) has completely different pitching staffs.
Posted by: Daniel | May 13, 2009 5:48 PM