The Baltimore Orioles lost their 60th game of the season as they kicked off the second half by being handled by the Blue Jays, 4-2.
Baltimore did get some offense going; however, pitcher Ricky Romero took care of the Orioles, despite a number of Blue Jay errors. The Orioles looked pretty much the same team in the first game of the second half, than they did in the first – lack of production in scoring opportunities and just poor execution.
Brad Bergesen started on the mound for Baltimore and wasn’t fooling anyone. He six innings and allowed four runs. Right now, it looks like he’s not got command of anything, and the hitters know what’s coming.
In other news, ‘Flat and Breezy’, George Sherrill was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Do you all see an Oriole reunion happening? Maybe? Who knows. He did have the best years of his career in the Oriole and Black, plus under the tutelage of Rick Kranitz.
The managerial search is ongoing and Andy MacPhail bristled at the media along with fans this week for criticizing his pace of the work involved. Honestly, I think MacPhail can take as long as he wants, even if Buck Showalter is eventually chosen for the manager (all signs are pointing to him), but unless the roster improves – significantly – it won’t matter who they bring in.
To honest, I am not sure anyone knows what’s going on aside from Peter Angelos, MacPhail and the principals involved.
Finally, there’s been a lot of talk of Cal Ripken coming back to work for the Baltimore Orioles in some capacity. I’d like for him to come and work for the team, as most fans would; however, the details have not been released on what he’d exactly do.
I’m just going to wait and see what happens – that’s all we can do.
