Four runs in two games against a guy named Rubby De La Rosa and Joe Kelly.

This is just a horrible, horrible ****ing offense.

I think Bourjos had the green light, he was just to hesitant to run which is unacceptable since it's the only thing he does well.

Who would have thought that Rosenthal would have blown a tie game? Everyone other than Matheny?

How this team is 8 games above .500 is mind boggling.

And who is the backup 1st baseman?

Probably Cruz.

Joe Kelly matched his longest career start tonight, BTW. This offense...

Maybe someone with some knowledge can tell me what's wrong with Taveras' s feet? Guy looks like a duck waddling when he runs.

I like Taveras but holy shit he is gonna be a liability on defense.

If he bunts him over, OT's hit ties the ballgame.

In Matheny's head he was putting his best against their best. Cespades/Napoli/Ortiz. This was the inning to pitch your best...........except our best is Neshek.

It is obvious he can hit. It looks like he has this long ass swing but the long ass part is his follow through. He gets to the ball quick. Usually doesn't swing at shit. At 22 thats pretty damn good.

But, it doesn't look like bad feet. Looks to me like he is taking horrible angles to balls. He's never going to get a gold glove but taking proper angles would seem to be a skill that can be taught or improved on.

I don't think it is any secret that he has never really put a lot of effort into his defensive skills. He can improve there if he makes it a priority. Will he, who knows. "Manny being Manny" made a pretty fair living just raking and occasionally playing a little d. It depends on what will motivate him.

I think most people don't care about defense as they should. Its that mentality of if he can hit .300/25/100 for 12-14 years who cares about defense. Shit, that's a Hall of Fame career. Not saying he is going to get there but he can easily make some All-Star games. But like you said, it depends on his motivation.

Pujols was always taking extra swings in the cages, taking extra ground balls etc. You have the natural talent but if you want to be the best, you are going to have to work a little to go beyond the inert natural ability that you were born with.

This weekend will be a good series. Right now the Orioles cant score but somehow still winning.

Sounds familiar.

Damn, thats us. We may see some horrible baseball this series but close games.:)

Man you guys are hot. 23-10 over the last 33 games? Big night tonight for you guys bringing back all the old timers for your 60th anniversary. But, we have not lost a game at Camden yards, evah!;)