We all know Gonzo's 2 blown saves (and close 3rd) are a big reason the team's record stands at 1-6, but seriously, how nice would Teixeira have looked in the 4-hole instead of Miggy? The lack of a big bat is something that will clearly need to change in the next couple of years if this team will ever have a chance. Maybe Wieters is said big bat? Could be.
Either way, at least you've got to be happy how Matusz and Hernandez have thrown thus far. Honestly, who cares about Millwood. He's just a stopgap guy to eat up innings. Doesn't seem to be the type of guy that wants to teach youngsters, but I'm just basing that on the few interviews I've seen with the guy. Still it's a lot nicer seeing him out there rather than other "vets" the O's have brought in, e.g. Steve Traschel. Bergy will be fine too. Additionally, it's great to see Guthrie at least looking like a version of himself prior to 2009.
You must believe this team is not as bad as its 1-6 record looks. I'm still thinking dem O's will muster up enough energy/talent to win 75-80 games this year. I'm sure everyone in town right now is thinking 100+ losses yet again, but it's SEVEN games. If the team were 3-4, everyone would be pretty blah, not in this great state of panic.
I think the most troubling thing about the organization right now is how it still continues to treat the fans. Why raise ticket prices at all when you've lost for 12 straight seasons? Even slightly? Why charge a premium for walk-up fans? Why take so many years to put "Baltimore" on the road jerseys? We all know the answers to these questions, but there's a reason the announced paid attendance last night (a comfortable night against a good team) was just above 9,200, the lowest figure in Camden Yards history. That's the response of a city that's tired and possibly even worse - apathetic.
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