Orioles, ZAUN close to deal
by Scott Christ on Jan 10, 2009 11:38 PM EST
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PrintIf we do sign Gregg ZAUN (as it appears we will), I insist that we only call him ZAUN -- and always in capital letters.
ZAUN: SERIOUS BUSINESS
Just in case you've yet to experience the thrill, check out ZAUN DOT INTERNET.
And bring your Z-GAME, you pansy!
In other news, Brian Roberts will not be marrying Fergie.
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This dude
looks like Paul Bunyan to me.
Why sign this guy? Hasn’t he been over the hill (and back)?
Because he is a WILY VETERAN
whose PRESENCE, EXPERIENCED, HEART, HUSTLE, GRIT and his “ability to handle pitchers and call a game!” (the single most overrated aspect of any catcher) will help Matt Weiters transition to the MLB.
I actually agree with the last bit; I think it’d be good for Matt to terrorize AAA for a little while, and somebody’s gotta catch until then. Zaun gets to start till, I’d say, May 15th.
Can we start a pool on what day Weiters debuts?
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Jan 10, 2009 11:51 PM EST up reply actions
ZAUN is really not a bad option at all
"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."
by Scott Christ on Jan 11, 2009 5:05 AM EST up reply actions
Mesmerized
I am utterly fascinated by the Zaun website. The money spent on that site design was money well spent. I daresay that’s probably the single finest website in professional sports – and I’m counting leagues, teams, players, anybody.
At least, if there’s something better than that out there, I defy you to show it to me… because I need the epic lulz.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Jan 11, 2009 12:45 AM EST reply actions
*ZAUN
"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."
by Scott Christ on Jan 11, 2009 5:05 AM EST up reply actions
Not to my knowledge
Take away how ridiculous it is for a second. This is difficult, I realize, when you’re dealing with the ZAUNBIE NATION FAN CLUB. Okay, I can get the hang of the capitals.
That’s a pretty compact and clean layout that’s not too confusing. The only party foul there is that it plays the music automatically, but I think given the prevalence of that on Myspace, I lost that battle with regard to web design some time in the middle of this decade. Also it may not have been updated for a year. Maybe that would be a little over the top.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Jan 11, 2009 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
wow
I honestly cannot get over how freakin’ sweet his website is
Rush theme song...
Oh, shit, this guy IS actually as old as me
Has there ever been a cooler Oriole than Eddie Murray? I mean, just straight up cool. Like a bad, suave dude. You know what I'm sayin'. COOL. SC 7/24/08
ZAUN
He will be 38 next season, however, he’s only caught 956 games in his career, compared to other notables:
Varitek: 37, 1273
Posada: 37, 1390
Obviously Tek and Posada are more talented catchers, but they’ve also caught a lot more games than ZAUN. I like this signing. And in case anyone was curious, ZAUN was not offered arbitration. And I can rest assured that the Orioles won’t do anything foolish like putting Wieters on the OD roster wasting a year of service time.
The downside of this signing is his uncle and the gazillion he will inevitably make to this, but such is life.
Librarians are hiding something
Who is his uncle?
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
by Stacey on Jan 11, 2009 6:49 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Mickey Tettleton
or maybe Terry Kennedy, I can’t remember which.
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
Rick Dempsey = Legend
Terry Kennedy = not legend
Mickey Tettleton + Fruit Loops = 30 HRs but not legend
by 7Swords of Salat on Jan 11, 2009 9:48 AM EST up reply actions
Tettleton is a legend in my house
"Whether your name is Gehrig or Ripken, DiMaggio or Robinson, or that of some youngster who picks up his bat or puts on his glove, you are challenged by the game of baseball to do your very best day in and day out. That's all I've ever tried to do."
Not Rick, the other one...
“Gregg is the nephew of former Major League catcher Rick Dempsey. His uncle, Pat, spent 11 years in professional baseball,”
Doesn’t mention anything on Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. When this came up on the original rumor thread, I was wondering if he called RD, Uncle Pat…
Some interesting stuff on that page tho.. Steroid stuff..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregg_Zaun
“Zaun refused to meet with Mitchell to discuss the allegations, and has publicly denied them, claiming that he owed a teammate money and sent a blank check, which was later used to buy steroids.”
That’s just great.. I wonder if he still hands out blank checks..
No way!
Why wasn’t I told this?
Duck Around - a progressive blog about the Eastern Shore of Maryland. And getting off my lawn.
I had no idea Dempsey and Zaun were related
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
I think it's time to change the headline banner
instead of
We LoVe CoOkInG tOo!!!
it should simply say
ZAUN!!!
Let's wait ...
until ZAUN actually signs.
Duck Around - a progressive blog about the Eastern Shore of Maryland. And getting off my lawn.
Just looking over his career stats
Maybe I am dense, but I fail to see how this is an upgrade or anything but a step down from (dare I say it?) Ramon Hernandez.
Did you happen to see Ramon play defense?
Also, this is a wait for Wieters move, so we have a competent and inexpensive backup/starter.
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
We need him for like, 6 weeks as a starter
then he’s once a week duty at most. At most.
Duck Around - a progressive blog about the Eastern Shore of Maryland. And getting off my lawn.
he's a stopgap
Ramon gave us the versatile Ryan Freel, and Zaun v. Ramon is a difference of about 0 wins for the 2009 team, and that’s assuming Zaun starts all year. It really doesn’t matter. Plus Ramon was atrocious defensively.
"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."
by Scott Christ on Jan 11, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think I've ever been LESS surprised
than when I opened ZAUN’s Web site and Guns N Roses started playing…
Game Over T-shirts: http://www.cafepress.com/beltwaysports
As long as we don't include
who has the best website EVER, the contest will remain close. I wonder how long it will take for the webmaster to switch ZAUN over to black n orange.
There is no way in hell that the blind can lead the blind...someone has to be the dog.
You don't mess with the ZAU-AHN
work with me here.
btw
I tried to warn CC about the guy’s website months ago. It is a sight to behold.
I have an idea, I think we should replace all Chuck Norris facts and make new ones: ZAUN facts.
For example, when ZAUN jumps in water, ZAUN doesn’t get wet. Water gets ZAUN.
Can we call him...
Geberal ZAUN?
Thats what I see at least…
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
Thats General
not Geberal
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
Jays Payton and Gibbons should get web sites
Maybe then some teams would pick them up too.
What is this world coming to? .230 career hitters are superstars…in their own minds.
Jays Payton and Gibbons
should get some time machines, so they can go back to when their careers were worth a shit. Gibbons will never see MLB action again. Payton at least stands a chance due to his hustle…the man can still get down the first base line.
There is no way in hell that the blind can lead the blind...someone has to be the dog.
by sickuvitall on Jan 12, 2009 12:33 PM EST up reply actions
he has that reputation as being a bit difficult though
I mean…I’d rather have a 5th outfielder with a sunny disposition than a guy who can’t play nice. All else being equal, of course.
gibby
looks like he did alright in the minors last year. Posted a .312/.348/.541 line with the Brewer’s AAA team in 109 ABs. We might see him back in the bigs at some point.
Luis Terrero cleans up at AAA every year.
"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."
by Scott Christ on Jan 12, 2009 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
Pitchers will expose Gibbons quickly if he ever breaks out of the minors again. Forget him.
There is no way in hell that the blind can lead the blind...someone has to be the dog.
by sickuvitall on Jan 12, 2009 11:40 PM EST up reply actions
He exposes himself.
In truck stop parking lots every Wednesday night. At least, that’s the rumor.
I guess that was during
his stint in independent ball. Guess he was just trying to make a living!
There is no way in hell that the blind can lead the blind...someone has to be the dog.
Aren't those chicks called
Lounge Lizards or something like that?
Lot Lizards? —-
Sort of like General Zaun and his Lot Lizards!
How could he be doing his job when he didn't throw me out of the game after the things I called him?
On arguing with ump Russ Goetz.
Mark Henry Belanger
by Birdland in NC on Jan 17, 2009 11:38 AM EST up reply actions
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