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I try to put Alfredo Simon in the bullpen and he holds the Twins to one run over eight innings. I try to put Jo-Jo Reyes in the bullpen and he holds the Twins to one run over six innings.

That settles it. The Orioles should go with a 12-man rotation. Empty the bullpen. Everybody gets a start.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi really wanted a doubleheader today. I feel terrible that he didn't get his way. How can we make it up to him?

We still have more than a month left in the season, but you have to like what Ryan Adams has done so far with his latest opportunity. Or I should say, his first real one.

Adams, trying to convince the Orioles that he should be the starting second baseman next season, is 6-for-15 with an RBI and two runs scored since being recalled a second time from Triple-A Norfolk. He also made a nice backhanded stop yesterday of a Drew Butera grounder in the fifth inning.

Mark Reynolds dug out the low throw, yet another fine play he's produced at first base.

Reynolds is batting .220 with 22 doubles, 29 homers, 70 RBIs, 61 walks, 149 strikeouts and 23 errors (all at third base.) If someone told you in spring training that Reynolds would post these numbers by Aug. 26, would you have approved?

Nolan Reimold, trying to convince the Orioles that he should be the starting left fielder next season, went 2-for-4 yesterday and is 9-for-25 with a triple, homer, five RBIs and five runs scored in his last six games.

Chris Jakubauskas, trying to convince the Orioles that he should be a starter or reliever next season, threw two more scoreless innings yesterday after replacing Reyes. He's allowed two earned runs in his last 11 appearances spanning 20 1/3 innings, though he's surrendered 17 hits and walked five batters. It isn't always pretty, but he's getting the job done.

Down on the farm, Single-A Frederick's Manny Machado hit his fifth homer last night, a three-run shot, and Steven Bumbry hit his 11th. Bumbry has three homers in his last eight games.

Top Notch Car Care: Taking Care of Your Motor adams car care ...

Top Notch Car Care: Taking Care of Your Motor

Your car may be one of the possessions that you rely on every day; to get to and from work, to collect your weekly grocery shopping or just to visit friends and family. Keeping it in tip-top condition should therefore be high on your priority list so you avoid inconvenient breakdowns or problems.

Keeping your car in check also makes it safer for you and your passengers when you’re out and about. When it comes to selling your car in the future you may also find that a well kept vehicle will sell for a higher price, so there are numerous benefits to carrying out a spot of regular car maintenance.

When it comes to safety you need to make sure your tyre threads aren’t wearing too thin, so periodically check their thickness – there are specific tools you can purchase to help you do this. In Britain it is a legal requirement to have a tyre thread thickness of at least 1.6mm so use this as a guide.

Rotation is another useful tyre maintenance tip. Uneven tyre treads can result in uneven braking and poor handling. To avoid this simply start rotating your tyres; especially on front wheel drive cars where the front tyres wear faster. You should also check your tyres on a weekly basis for any wear, tears or bulges – and don’t forget to include the spare tyre as you never know when you might need it.

Engine oil is another safety essential that needs to be regularly maintained. If you were to run out of engine oil it would probably mean the end of your engine and a very costly bill to pay before your car was back on the road again. Keeping engine oil levels topped up should be one of your main priorities when it comes to car maintenance.

To check the oil level of your car, make sure the car has fully cooled down and always have the engine switched off. Locate the engine oil dipstick, remove it and wipe it clean in order to get an accurate reading. If levels are running low then get yourself to the nearest garage and top-up immediately.

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