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QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 1, 2011 -> 08:31 PM) At this point, it's pretty clear that Gavin Floyd is never going to be better than a 4th starter with occasional flashes of brilliance. Still has a lot of trade value though. There's a better chance he's our "#1" starter next year than him getting traded. I still feel like only a few people really realize the dire starting pitching issues we're looking at next year.

BOOING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice mound visit by Cooper there.

Gavin's fastball seems to be an afterthought tonight. He's not setting up his pitches very well today.

Poor Orioles, they'd have a chance to win the AL Central if they were in our division.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 1, 2011 -> 08:23 PM) Why not Cooper? The vaunted starting rotation had the 8th best ERA in the AL last year, and are 9th this year. Cause he fixed Humber!

I'm at least excited to root for Daniel Hudson today. Gavin's lost it the last 4 batters. Sox seem to be involved in more blowouts lately than my 8 month old versus his diapers.

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 1, 2011 -> 08:21 PM) Ugh, this one is definitely out of reach now...10-19....ugh. Someone needs to get fired. My prediction is Walker on Thursday.

Hopefully Beckham gets a hit next time up to give us something to be happy about in this game. Another lazy play by Rios in CF.

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 1, 2011 -> 08:17 PM) Liriano has actually been horrendous this year. He has an ERA over 9. I wonder if Ozzie will play Dunn against him. I would have rather had Dunn sit vs Liriano and play against Britton, as the sinker ball is more in his wheelhouse than the Liriano slider.

This Orioles lineup is pretty damn good. Throwing anything straight to Reynolds is really foolish.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 1, 2011 -> 08:12 PM) WTF? You really think this is anyone's thought process? Yes balta, I absolutely do. You really think they'd fire Ozzie today and let that take away from Thibs winning the award.

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 1, 2011 -> 08:06 PM) The sad thing is, I do feel like the game is lost now. Well, good luck with the Sox hitting a solo homer off of him.

Gonna have to wait another few days for any possible coaching changes, as no way will JR make a move (Ozzie or Walker) with Thibs getting the Coach of the Year Award and Rose getting MVP tomorrow.

Wow, just saw the crowd shot of the outfield. What a pathetic crowd for a Sunday afternoon.

QUOTE (jeffro2525 @ May 1, 2011 -> 08:01 PM) Gavin is gonna have to go complete game shutout to give us a CHANCE. Blah

QUOTE (Chisoxrd5 @ May 1, 2011 -> 08:00 PM) Anyone else think Ozzie should have left a few more lefties in the lineup given this kids repertoire and the stats after his first five starts? He looks a lot more comfortable pitching to the the RHers than he does the lefty. And the lefty is Juan Pierre. Just a thought. Good call, just looked up his stats...you're absolutely correct. Something to consider though is that Teahen and Dunn look lost against LHP this year, and AJP is going to get the day off after a night game.

QUOTE (jeffro2525 @ May 1, 2011 -> 07:58 PM) Ugh...words can't express how frustrating this is. Can't keep waiting around hoping for 3 run homer against Britton and his super sinker. With Pierre getting on to lead off twice, I'm stunned they didn't put a play on. I can't recall more than one hit and run attempt all season.

Come on Ozzie, a little creativity please?

Do a hit and run here against the sinker baller

Filthy 3-2 by Gavin there

Ouch, sick play by Andino there.

How is that a strike to Lillibridge and Gavin's curves weren't?

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ May 1, 2011 -> 06:26 PM) Eh, I call them the same thing, but bottom line is that he has to figure out a way to shorten these stretches. Hell, just judging by his first AB most games, you can see if he's going to have a good or bad day. If he strikes out on a bad pitch in his first AB, you can be pretty confident he's going to struggle the rest of the game.

Beckham's batted below .235 in 7 of his 12 months in the majors. For someone with medicore power, that's not very good.

Adam Dunn with another day off. Not like it matters, he wouldn't hit a lefty anyways (.143 OPS this year, no hits).