It became official on Thursday that Buck Showalter won the Baltimore edition of The Next Scapegoat. He will allegedly manage the Orioles until at least 2013, but we all know that he'll get fired long before that year rolls around.
Current interim manager, Juan Samuel, though interviewed for the job, is going to get stuck with his old job as the third base coach, which, if you think about it, is a pretty sweet gig. He doesn't have to do all that much because the Orioles don't get on base, or score all that much.
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Orioles Like the Free Baseball
Here's a fun statistical oddity for you to share around the water cooler tomorrow morning. The Baltimore Orioles have a .700 winning percentage when their games go longer than 9 innings. That's right, the Orioles are 7-3 in games that are decided in extra innings this season... and 30-63 overall.
In fact, their winning percentage as a whole this season is .323 (as of 2pm EST on Wednesday). It is almost the exact inverse of their winning percentage in extra inning games.
Perhaps what may surprise you the most is that they are also 15-13 in games decided by one run. In other words, the Orioles are 30 runs allowed away from being 15-88 on the season. That's bad. That's really bad.
In other fun team stats, the Royals are actually the best extra-inning team in baseball with a 7-2 record. The Reds are the only other teams with 7 extra inning wins. And, in case you were wondering, Florida (1-5) and Washington (1-6) are the worst extra inning teams.
That is all.
In fact, their winning percentage as a whole this season is .323 (as of 2pm EST on Wednesday). It is almost the exact inverse of their winning percentage in extra inning games.
Perhaps what may surprise you the most is that they are also 15-13 in games decided by one run. In other words, the Orioles are 30 runs allowed away from being 15-88 on the season. That's bad. That's really bad.
In other fun team stats, the Royals are actually the best extra-inning team in baseball with a 7-2 record. The Reds are the only other teams with 7 extra inning wins. And, in case you were wondering, Florida (1-5) and Washington (1-6) are the worst extra inning teams.
That is all.
Epic MacPhail
Orioles' president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail was quoted as saying that no player is considered untouchable at this point in the season. While the Orioles do have a good core of young talent, they're awful. He also said that it would be difficult to give up their young talent, even if it was for a big bat. Once the statement was released, there was immediate rejoicing in the Orioles clubhouse.
We at BLB are still trying to determine if there is any truth to the rumor that the Orioles offered their entire roster for Albert Pujols. The Cardinals, not seeing it as a fair trade on their end, immediately rejected the offer.
We at BLB are still trying to determine if there is any truth to the rumor that the Orioles offered their entire roster for Albert Pujols. The Cardinals, not seeing it as a fair trade on their end, immediately rejected the offer.
Showalter Favorite to Get Stuck With Orioles Manager Job
Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports said on Sunday that Buck Showalter and the Baltimore Orioles are on the verge of coming to an agreement on the terms of a deal that would make Showalter the big winner in the Orioles' reality show The Next Scapegoat.
Showalter, with a career record of 882-833, will most likely become the O's winningest manager since Earl Weaver after a single week with the team.
Showalter, with a career record of 882-833, will most likely become the O's winningest manager since Earl Weaver after a single week with the team.
Pirates, Orioles Surprised By All Star Selections
When the All Star teams were named on Sunday, two teams in particular were surprised to get news that they had an All Star on their roster. The Pirates' Evan Meek and the Orioles' Ty Wigginton were named to the All Star roster of their respective clubs.
Meek has put together a solid season for the Pirates, posting a 4-2 record with a 0.92 ERA in 38 appearances and 47 innings. He currently has the best ERA by nearly 2.00, and is second on the team in wins, only 1 behind starting pitcher Paul Maholm. Take just a minute to reread those two sentences, and you'll see why the Pirates are in so much trouble this year.
Wigginton is only going to Anaheim because everyone else on the Orioles is worse than him, and they have to have somebody there.
Meek has put together a solid season for the Pirates, posting a 4-2 record with a 0.92 ERA in 38 appearances and 47 innings. He currently has the best ERA by nearly 2.00, and is second on the team in wins, only 1 behind starting pitcher Paul Maholm. Take just a minute to reread those two sentences, and you'll see why the Pirates are in so much trouble this year.
Wigginton is only going to Anaheim because everyone else on the Orioles is worse than him, and they have to have somebody there.
Orioles Continue Search for Next Scapegoat
Bravo's newest reality show is in full swing right now in the lovely city of Baltimore. Perhaps you've heard of it? It's called Top Scapegoat, and it is focusing on the hiring of a new manager for the Baltimore Orioles. The format is unlike anything reality television has done before. In this game, the most qualified contestants decide to go home. None of this "please pack your knives and go." No, "rose ceremony." The candidates themselves, after looking at ownership and the prospect of guiding the Orioles through the AL East, remove themselves from consideration.
Balitmore's owner, Peter Angelos: "We are striving to be the absolute worst team in baseball, and we've put ourselves in a good position over the years to be unable to compete in the AL East. Our problem has been that we've had a string of managers that are actually trying to win with these guys. It seems like every year we have to start all over again. It's hard being on bottom."
Balitmore's owner, Peter Angelos: "We are striving to be the absolute worst team in baseball, and we've put ourselves in a good position over the years to be unable to compete in the AL East. Our problem has been that we've had a string of managers that are actually trying to win with these guys. It seems like every year we have to start all over again. It's hard being on bottom."
Ubaldo Jimenez > The Orioles?
Saw a fun stat this morning. Colorado Rockies pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez has more road wins this season (8) than the Baltimore Orioles (7). I'll wait while you read that again....
Jimenez is 13-1 after 14 starts this season. His one loss? A 2-0 loss to the Dodgers in which he gave up one run in 7 innings. Jimenez's ERA has skyrocketed to 1.15 after allowing 6 earned runs in three starts this month... almost as many as he allowed in April and May... COMBINED!
Oriole fans aren't too surprised at the dominance that Jimenez has displayed in comparison. During on-street interviews that never really occurred, Ricky Madeupguy said, "U-bald-y is pitchin' really good this season. I bet not even Miguel Tea-ha-dah could hit off of him."
In spite of the success, living in Colorado has proven to be mildly dangerous for Jimenez. During a run through the mountains last week, an unruly mass of youth came out and jeered at him, "Go on up, Ubaldo!" they said, "Go on up, Ubaldo!" Thankfully, Jimenez is a man of faith and called upon the Lord in his time of distress, and two bears came out of the woods and mauled 42 of the youth.
Jimenez is 13-1 after 14 starts this season. His one loss? A 2-0 loss to the Dodgers in which he gave up one run in 7 innings. Jimenez's ERA has skyrocketed to 1.15 after allowing 6 earned runs in three starts this month... almost as many as he allowed in April and May... COMBINED!
Oriole fans aren't too surprised at the dominance that Jimenez has displayed in comparison. During on-street interviews that never really occurred, Ricky Madeupguy said, "U-bald-y is pitchin' really good this season. I bet not even Miguel Tea-ha-dah could hit off of him."
In spite of the success, living in Colorado has proven to be mildly dangerous for Jimenez. During a run through the mountains last week, an unruly mass of youth came out and jeered at him, "Go on up, Ubaldo!" they said, "Go on up, Ubaldo!" Thankfully, Jimenez is a man of faith and called upon the Lord in his time of distress, and two bears came out of the woods and mauled 42 of the youth.
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