Orioles vs. Rays

Orioles vs. Rays
(Tropicana Field)
Game 1 LOST 1-3
Game 2 WON 5-1
Game 3 WON 5-2


CURRENT RECORD: 48-49 (Third Place)


YANKEES HATE: Alex Rodriguez turns 40 today. I think today marks the day he should announce his retirement.

Other than than that, I hope that the yankees will get worse from here. I'll probably jink that though, so knock on wood. I would be really happy even if the Blue Jays win the title. Yeah, I don't really like them that much but they're just about the only team in the AL East that I can tolerate. A really surprising fact is that the yankees account for 25% of the wins in world series games of all time. Seriously, that is disturbing in my opinion. It says that the yankees account for 43% of the American League's 58% (the American League has so far won 63 of 109 world series). The Cardinals do account for 10%, for winning 11 world series games but let's face it they're a long way from 27. I get it that baseball isn't always a fair sport, or even if it is by any means at all but there should be a limit as to how many world series a team can win. It seems like a weird rule, but it would positively effect the division standings that are hard to compete against. If you look at the AL East (in the 2000s) all teams there have won three or zero. Sure, there have been weaknesses in the higher powers organizations so that teams like the Blue Jays and Orioles have won, but according to the data stuff like that hasn't happened since 1993 and 1983.


INJURY UPDATES: Matt Wieters, placed on a day-to-day disabled list with back stiffness

Yikes. Really looks like Wieters isn't in good health. The Orioles might let go of him to be honest, as of this winter like they did with Markakis. Hopefully he'll be able to quickly recover from this ailment and be prepared to play for the money's worth. Wishing Wieters, the best of luck and a quick recovery!

NEWS INSIDE THE YARD: 
Note: In the previous entry it said that the Orioles were competing along with the Mets and Padres. The Padres are actually the team that currently has Justin Upton. So, whoops. 

The Orioles have keen interest in Justin Upton, once again and actually began discussing it with the Padres themselves. It is of a greater question as to what could value up to Justin Upton, as well as pitchers Tyson Ross and Andrew Cashner that the Orioles have also been eyeing. Hopefully the Orioles will make a move on any of these players, even though this is a rumor. It's about time the Orioles got their hands dirty when it comes to finding gems... too many times have the Orioles settled for smaller gold nuggets simply because they were "cheaper"...


GAME TODAY: Orioles vs. Braves (Camden Yards), 7:05 pm