The Hyde firing is still reverberating through Birdland
Happy Sunday, Camden Chatters! I hope you’ve had a nice weekend so far. I think it’s safe to say that you probably are having a better weekend than Brandon Hyde.
Of course, maybe he is relieved that he doesn’t have to live this nightmare any longer. Because it is kind of a nightmare. You and I are stuck with it but Hyde has gotten his sweet release.
Enter Tony Mansolino, the interim manager. If you thought the firing of Hyde would light a fire under the players or really do anything at all, you are wrong. At least as far as yesterday went. Kyle Gibson, who has to be wondering why he agreed to play another year of baseball, could not make it out of the first inning. The team lost 10-6 to the Nationals. It was only because the Nationals sent their crappiest reliever out of the bullpen to pitch the ninth that the score was even that close. You can check out Andrea’s game recap for all of the details.
I don’t know who could replace Kyle Gibson right now but even if you’ve decided it’s a lost season, how can you keep running him out there? After his 6-run, 2⁄3 of an inning display yesterday he doesn’t feel like a guy you can just keep running out there. His ERA is 16.78!
That’s the thing about firing the manager. It had to happen at some point and I don’t think it was the wrong move. But when your starting pitchers are doing what Gibson did yesterday, how are you supposed to be a good manager? Because this team is playing poorly. I’m willing to see if a fresh face can make any kind of change but it’s hard to imagine.
In the stories going around yesterday about Hyde being fired, the Orioles players acknowledge that it’s on them to play better. Zach Eflin was quoted as saying that it sucks Hyde got fired because the players suck. Will this inspire a change? We can only hope so.
Links
Brandon Hyde’s firing puts Orioles GM Mike Elias on the hot seat – The Baltimore Banner
Kyle Goon has some harsh words for Mike Elias.
Gibson can’t finish first inning and Orioles lose 10-6 in Mansolino’s managerial debut (updated) – MASN Sports
Roch Kubatko has quotes from Tony Mansolino about his new role, and has a wrap up of yesterday’s loss.
O’s players react to Hyde’s dismissal, take responsibility for poor play – MLB.com
I guess it does feel pretty crappy to know that the way you did your job got another guy fired.
Orioles firing Brandon Hyde shows how far they’ve fallen – Baltimore Sun
Jacob Calvin Meyer’s take on the state of the Orioles.
What you need to know about Baltimore’s new manager – The Baltimore Banner
Background on interim manager Tony Mansolino. All I know is that he’s younger than my husband which makes me feel very old.
Birthdays and History
Is today your birthday? Happy birthday! You have the best Orioles birthday buddy of all, Brooks Robinson. Born on this day in 1937, Robinson spent his entire 23-year career with the Orioles, winning two World Championships, 16 Gold Gloves, and an MVP award. He was named to 18 All-Star games and elected into the Hall of Fame in 1983. He passed away in 2023 and today would have been his 88th birthday.
There is another Hall of Famer who played for the Orioles born on this day as well! Reggie Jackson, who was an Oriole in 1976, turns 79 years old today. Other former Orioles born on this date in history are Luis Terrero and Gil Coan.
On this day in 1983, the Orioles defeated the White Sox, 1-0. They had just one hit in the game, a home run by Dan Ford. Storm Davis and Tippy Martinez combined to pitch a four-hit shutout.
In 1990, the Orioles defeated the Texas Rangers, 13-1. In the first inning, they hit eight straight singles off of pitcher Bobby Witt. So there was a time when the Orioles could beat a Bobby Witt.
One year ago today, the Orioles lost to the Mariners, 4-3. They led 2-0 going into the seventh inning, but Danny Coulombe gave up two runs in relief to tie the game. Yennier Cano allowed two more in the eighth and look the loss. Gunnar Henderson’s solo home run in the ninth brought them to within one run, but no other Orioles reached base. The loss spoiled Grayson Rodriguez’s six-inning, one-hit effort.