I was about ready to predict that the O's would lose the game because Guthrie started the sixth inning, then I decided not to because he got the first two outs. I should have known better. As I said before, he can't get the key out, and before you know it, we will be down four again. None of the other mediocre veterans on our staff can get the key out either.

Here goes Guthrie, keeping the Angels ahead. Trembley better save our bullpen for another day, duh! Maybe he waiting for Guthrie to put a couple guys on and then Albers can increase he Inherited Runners Scored average. Let's hope that Guthrie shows up for spring training next year as he has had nothing at all in the way of out pitches this year. Every Oriole pitcher who participated in the past two WBC's has had a lousy year.

time to end the guthrie experiment....

I am continually amazed how our manager continues to let Guthrie go back out in games where he is completely ineffective and the offense has actually gotten the team back into the game.

Happens over and over.

I am continually amazed how our manager continues to let Guthrie go back out in games where he is completely ineffective and the offense has actually gotten the team back into the game.

Happens over and over.

Posted by: Mark | August 16, 2009 3:53 PM

Bingo! Time for Guthrie to be moved to the bullpen. He has reached the point where the O's simply have no chance to win when he pitches.

For the first time, I'm starting to believe the "fire Trembley" posters. Letting Guthrie go out and give up leads over and over and over is simply poor managing.

Bottom of the 6th, down by one run, leadoff batter doubles, next up is a .200 hitter. What does any manager with 2 brain cells do? BUNT! Trembley has everybody swing away and, of course, the run does not score. That's completely on the manager, simply an awful job managing this one Trembley.

Guthrie was rescued from the scrap heap a couple of years ago and after this year back to the scrap heap he should go.

Leading the O's pitching staff in DINGERS ALLOWED! He;s one that needs to man up!

Pete,

I think you nailed it. It is lack of focus. It's hard to focus when you don't contend.

How about a 7 man rotation, everyone works, but not too many pitches...we get thru the season and start from scratch next year.

Fresh start? With no WBC this year all pitchers will benefit. I am convinced the WBC started it all for Guthrie. I think he will improve. A number 1? I don't have the expertise to judge that and his record is only part of the equation. I'd love to know what McPhail and Kranitz say to each other about Guthrie and the other pitchers here and on the way.

To all those who whine about the "cheap" front office:

The Orioles have signed 11th-round pick Michael Ohlman for $995,000. With Ohlman and 22nd-rounder Cameron Coffey (who got $990,000), Baltimore has paid the two highest bonuses known after the 10th round this year.

A catcher from Lakewood Ranch High (Bradenton, Fla.), Ohlman stands out for his power, athleticism and arm strength. He had committed to Miami.