The Koji Uehara situation is going to come to a head sooner than the Orioles wanted it to. As a few callers mentioned this morning, Koji looked VERY uncomfortable pitching in the heat last night in South Florida, and I don’t think that’s something that he’s just going to come around to feeling comfortable with. If he couldn’t go deep in games when he wasn’t uncomfortable pitching; how will he be able to work into games when he is CLEARLY uncomfortable?
Let’s see what everyone else has to say…..
Best of Tuesday’s WNST Blogs:
Bob Haynie wonders if Birds can get to .500
Drew Forrester not surprised by comments made by O’s employee Melewski
Thyrl Nelson says Birds need lefty specialist in bullpen
Marco Romanell thinks Birds can win 4 of next 5 against Marlins, Nationals
Glenn Clark says Adam Jones no longer amongst Top 7 hitters in American League
ORIOLES:
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Birds rallied in 9th but fell to Marlins in 12th
The Official Site provides numerical evidence of loss
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Berken, Birds square off with Nolasco, Marlins tonight
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Jones, Markakis amongst O’s still vying for All-Star nods
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Izturis began rehab work in Miami with teammates
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Chris Ray happy to contribute however he can now back with O’s
Marlins Official Site’s Joe Frisaro says Cantu gets walk-off RBI as Fish top Birds
Norfolk Tides Official Site says Tillman gave up 2 runs over 6 innings but took no decision as Pawtucket rallied to top Tides
Bowie Baysox Official Site says Bascom winner as Baysox topped Binghamton
Aberdeen IronBirds Official Site says Haughian took loss as Ironbirds fell to Staten Island
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says 10,000 saw Marlins top Birds at Land Shark Stadium
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Uehara’s ‘mistake’ lead to Uggla home run
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Trembley thinks Ray has improved ‘delivery’, ‘finish’
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck thinks Birds should hold on to Huff, Izturis; consider dealing Sherrill
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Guthrie scored run in 9th as pinch runner
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Wigginton made costly baserunning blunder in loss
Examiner Jay Trucker says Wieters connected on 2nd career home run in loss
The AP says Brian Bass took loss for Birds
Frederick News-Post’s Stan Goldberg says Matusz on ‘fast track’ following time spent with Keys this season
Virginian-Pilot’s Rainer Sabin says Jim Miller blew save as Tides fell to Red Sox
South Florida Sun-Sentinel’s Juan Rodriguez says Hanley Ramirez hit grand slam for Marlins in win
Palm Beach Post’s Tom D’Angelo says Matt Lindstrom blew save opportunity for Fish
Miami Herald’s Clark Spencer says Andrew Miller had been ‘impressive’ early on before Birds got to Marlins’ bullpen
CBS Sports’ Larry Dobrow has Birds 22nd in power rankings
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Figurs plans to be ready for Training Camp
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says D. Williams, Rice, Gooden, Terry, Ngata must take ‘next step’ this season
The Official Site’s Geoff Peckham says Reed, 52, Ogden honored by ESPN
Examiner Phil Macek says Ravens, Steelers remain ‘toast of’ AFC North
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Ogden, Lorenzo Neal amongst best offensive players of decade
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Diamondback’s Michael LeMaire says Scout.com thinks Terps 59th best team in country
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says DE/TE Delic took ‘unlikely path’ to College Park (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
The Diamondback’s Jakob Engelke offers photo of what next year’s Under Armour shoe could look like
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terrence Morris 10th best player of Gary’s 20 years
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Greivis 9th best player of Gary’s 20 years
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter says ’11 prospect Gbinje impressed during NBA Top 100 Camp (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL:
The Sun’s Matt Bracken says ’10 SG prospect Mincy committed to Terps over Georgia, Rutgers
NAVY FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says FB Torri Preston ‘looking forward to’ Ohio State game
The Official Site says Mids picked to go 9-4 by Lindy’s
Go Mids’ Adam Nettina says Melbourne (FL) DT Thomas Stone ‘first known commitment’ in Navy’s 2010 class
NAVY BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Chris Harris received academic honor from Patriot League
LOYOLA LACROSSE:
The Official Site says Cullinane, Kyle Cottrell pick up ECAC Academic honors
BALTIMORE MARINERS:
The Official Site says tickets for Saturday night’s game available for $10
The Official Site previews Saturday’s contest with D.C. Armor
HORSE RACING:
Daily Racing Form’s Mike Welsch says Haskell Stakes at Monmouth, West Virginia Derby could be options for Big Drama
Daily Racing Form’s Marty McGee says Churchill Downs to expand staff for next night racing card
The Sun’s Hanah Cho says former owner Mark Vogel to buy back Rosecroft Raceway
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-Looking at ESPN.com’s “All-Decade team”, I am struck by how well the people with the Worldwide Leader in putting together the list. Jon Ogden, Ed Reed, and Ray Lewis were all particularly deserving; and no other Ravens were. The other players who made the cut were also good selections.
Talk to you tomorrow.
-G
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