I like Andino at the top now that he works the count and gets on base.

Simon struck out 8 today. Only gave up 1 run until the 6th when he let 2 on and Viola allowed both to score.

5 solid innings is what matters. One more appearance and he should be ready. Hopefully he isn't away for long.

Why did you upload the sig to tinypic? It raped the quality :/

Brian Roberts 2B
Felix Pie RF
Derrek Lee 1B
Vladimir Guerrero DH
Luke Scott LF
Adam Jones CF
Matt Wieters C
J.J. Hardy SS
Robert Andino 3B

Chris Tillman RHP

markakis is a career .464 hitter off felix which is odd that they chose today to sit him. i would have sat lee or scott before him today. we will find out Buck's reasoning though.
but happy to see andino in

It is apparently for rest, didnt the Orioles have an off day though just a few days ago? It looks like he is coming around after that April slump.
I would have played him even if he was hitting under .200
Felix Pie is absolutely delicious; he has never faced King Felix and when that happens, the advantage always goes to the pitcher.
However, because they both have the same given name 'Felix' it may be a smart move by the manager.

got my JJ hardy shirt on today

0-4 4ks

well pie deserves playing time, i just dont know why it came at the expense of nick.
i dunno we will find out at 4 when he talks to the media.

Update: Markakis came down with flu-like symptoms last night and was told to stay home because he's contagious. Apparently his entire family is dealing with the same virus. Showalter hopes Markakis can return to the lineup tomorrow night.

Damn

Well, it's 1-0.
We're fucked.