Hi Pete,

Sorry to butt in but my computer just got back from being repaired and I am looking for Connelly's Sports Bar. Can you shed some light?

I missed the game, but it's good to see the Birds are back on track.

Thanks

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Pete's reply: Dan's blog is where it has always been. Go to the main page and find the blog box, then click on the dropdown menu for choices. Of course, you're also welcome to hang around here.

Never mind Pete. I found it. Who do I come to in need? The Smuckster of course. Keep up the great work.

Hey Pete...if Bergy delivers another couple starts like this one and Jones doesn't pick it up soon, would it be that outlandish to make the rookie our All-Star rep?

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Pete's reply: It's a nice thought, but seven wins isn't going to get him in.

Do not get me wrong I love Bergesen, but why is no one talking about Reimold. He has been one of the best hitters on this team and both should be considered for rookie of the year.

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Pete's reply: Right now, both of them are probably in the running, but there's a long way to go.

I'd have to agree with blancione in one of his previous posts as I have been thinking the same thing for a couple weeks now.
The O's need a clubhouse leader and a person who knows what it takes to win on a regular basis.
If none of the veterans are willing to step up what is stopping one of the rookies? The guys from Norfolk know what it takes to win and it shows in their hustle and style of play.
The vets should take a lesson from the younger guys for a change and acknowledge that a little change can mean a lot.
It would be nice to see someone step up and take charge and hold the team accountable for the mistakes they make.
Tonight was a great game to watch but we need a leader.
The question is: Who is willing to step up? Or who is willing to play for the O's during a transition period?.
The O's need a leader. Period. They will get nowhere without one.

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Pete's reply: These guys will lead by example if they continue to excel, but there is no way they're going to lead in the clubhouse. That just doesn't happen. The only young guy with a chance to do that is Adam Jones, because he's vocal, hugely talented and has a couple years under his belt.

Someone look at the league leaders in OBP, and tell me how many times BOS appears in the left hand column. Wonder why the letters BAL don't appear until 30th?

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Pete's reply: So, are you saying that the Red Sox are better because they have a better OBP or that their OBP is better because they are a better team?

as my grandfather used to say.....even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every now and then.......good decision dave.

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Pete's reply: My old algebra teacher use to say "Even a blind pig gets an acorn once in awhile." I'm still confused by that.

I would like Trembley sit Brian Roberts for a week. It seems that his head is not in the game - at the plate and in the field. he is swinging at bad pitches and when he has men in scoring position, he not getting the job done. I would like to see either Jones or Scott try the leadoff spot.

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Pete's reply: I'll pass it along, but don't be offended when the $10 million leadoff man who leads the major leagues in doubles, ranks eighth in the majors in runs and 10th in the league in stolen bases is still batting leadoff tonight.

More loafing appeared on the basepaths last night when Luke Scott was strolling down the third base line while watching Ryan Zimmerman start a 5-2-3 double play. The catcher could have dropped the ball, kicked it 10 feet down the line, and Scott would have been nowhere near the plate. He turned into a spectator instead of a baserunner. His job is to run on contact (never looking at the fielder) and assume a bobble or force an errant throw through sheer hustle. Instead he watches the ball into the 3rd baseman's glove and then starts a trot. Call it nitpicking, but until the manager addresses this the lackadaisical baserunning will continue.

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Pete's reply: Were you at the game, because I was and didn't notice that? He was out by 50 feet, so anything that happened in the last 50 feet of the baseline was irrelevant.

WOW! The AngelO's won a game! haha too bad it was the nats....

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Pete's reply: Sarcasm noted, but I believe they also swept the world champions on the road last weekend.

Why does Luke Scott walk to 1st with the bat in his hand on groundouts repeatedly? LOL I like luuuuke but it really annoys me.

The epic series...

NATINALS VS AngelO's!! Setting back baseball for decades and making us all laugh... then cry..

For suggesting that Brian Roberts sit for a week, I too would post under the name Anonymous! I'm sorry but in MOST close games it is BROB who makes us go. Check runs scored and reassess? HELLO

in regards to the team having or not having a leader. though it's always good for a player to be "captain" and be able to talk to guys the manager is the true leader of the team. he's the skipper, he's the boss, he's the big cheese. with young players you need your manager to be a strong respected leader. is trembley that guy?

Responding to Kevin's vote for Bergesen or Reimold for RotY. Both would be top 5 right now, no doubt. Reimold is easily the best hitter (Elvis Andrus in Tex is the only other Rookie with more than 100 AB). And his OPS would have him in the league top 20 if he had enough AB to qualify.

Bergesen is right there with Ricky Romero and Trevor Cahill as starters. All three have almost identical numbers (ERA in the 3's, 5 W's). Cahill will likely be shut down in Aug as his previous high is only 124 innings, and he's already thrown 85.

So right now, I would bet on Bergy, Reimold and Romero being the top 3, in some order.

No Pete, I was watching on TV and didn't understand what I was seeing so I hit rewind. What happened in the first 20 feet is what I am talking about. You can take the irrelevant approach to every lazy action on a ball field or you can play the game like Derek Jeter and anticipate your energy/dedication to playing the game correctly making a difference at a big moment.

As far as RoY goes if Porcello from Detroit keeps doing what he is doing then he will most likely win. He would be my favorite to win right now.

Pete - even a pig with Perfect vision ends up as bacon

Tremblay can send up the perfect play and if his players dont execute he is a bum. He can send up the wrong play and if his player hits a home run he is a genius.

Pete,
True the O’s swept a hurting World Champion Philly team in Philadelphia a team that has had struggles playing at home all season. I think at one point they booed Philly players more than the O’s. Combine that with minimal play from Howard, no Brad Lidge and Jimmy Rollins was hitting 200. So is that really the same guys that won the World Series? I think not. Also remember we got blasted the week after by a mediocre Marlins team. Pete my point is there is no consistency with this team at all anything could happen any night.

PS I know you take a lot of @hit on here and I don’t always agree with your point of view but I commend you for letting fans speak their mind on your blog.

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Pete's reply: I agree they played badly against the Marlins, but I don't think the Marlins are a bad team.

I didn’t say the Marlins were bad. They have some serious bats; however, the pitching and fielding issues make them so so.

PS the team ballcap though totally makes up for everything though.... comedy gold