Press Conference for Nick Markakis
by Stacey on Jan 22, 2009 5:34 PM EST
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PrintAs I'm sure most of you know, there was a press conference at noon today announcing Nick Markakis' new contract. I wasn't able to catch it (stupid job) and it doesn't appear to be posted on masnsports.com or orioles.com. Orioles.com does have an article, and my day was absolutely made when I saw the accompanying picture of Nick:
Dude, that hair has a life of its own. Last we saw Nick he was modeling the new O's uniforms and looking nothing like this. I know facial hair is more the thing on this blog but how can anyone not enjoy what Nicky has going on here?
Some feel good quotes from the press conference:
"If we had to choose one thing that we accomplished in the offseason, I think this would be the one thing," said MacPhail. "And it's also very appropriate that it's one of our own players -- a homegrown, drafted and developed player. The reasons for it are pretty simple and straightforward. In our opinion, Nick, at 25 years old, is already one of the premier outfielders in all of baseball. ... We think the best is yet to come."
"It was a fairly easy decision," Markakis said of his extension. "Believe it or not, I read the paper. I like to keep up with the team [and] see what's going on, and I think that had a big play into my decision. The money's definitely good. It's security. But you want to see the direction of where your team's going. The way Andy's been handling this, [and] since he's been here, I don't think I can complain with one move or one decision he's made."
We sat down with scenarios and where I would be in three years, hitting free agency. But you never know where you're going to end up. But with the way this team is growing -- and like I said before, with the moves since Andy's been here -- I can't complain about one move he's done. He really knows his stuff and he's done a lot for this organization. I think that's important."
If anyone sees the entire press conference online, please let me know. I'd love to watch it. And see more of Nick's hair.
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Whoah
Jewfro. He should cut his hair, I mean, really.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
I hope it comes in style
My hair looks like that every morning when I get out of the shower.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Jan 22, 2009 6:18 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not saying it looks bad
But I’d go gay for the cleaned up Markakis.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
I am completely
not seeing it. Seriously – you’re telling me if it was 12:30 on a Saturday at a bar at Fells Point and you DIDN’T know this guy was on the O’s, ladies, you’d think he’s hot?
Really?
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I would think he's hot
at noon on Sunday at Marley Station Mall. Which is to say, I would be sober, unlike Saturday in Fells.
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
It's official
I understand women even less than I thought I did, which wasn’t much to begin with.
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What can I say
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
THAT picture, I can see it
The one in the main post? Not so much.
Duck Around - a progressive blog about the Eastern Shore of Maryland. And getting off my lawn.
I'm actually with you
Usually I think he’s a handsome devil, but in the main post photo he looks like someone’s incompetent assistant on Entourage.
"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 23, 2009 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
Now in this one? Mmmm hmmmm
This has been the background on my work computer since the day it was posted.
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
What does he care???
He’s a professional athlete, worth $66M and is married anyway. Who does he need to impress? I’m surprised he didn’t show up wearing pajamas and with bedhead (although he kind of did).
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jan 23, 2009 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
Techinically a Greekfro
A bold choice on his part.
"AY STRANG, AT BOY MARLO SCOOPIN UP ALL THE FREE AGENTS"
Yeah I think you have to be Jewish to have a Jewfro
Similar dna though. Israel’s close to Greece.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Greekjewfro
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Nick
looks like an actor or maybe comedian that I just can’t place right now. Put some glasses on him. Not Kramer. But someone else…
Those are all good things to hear. I continue to stump for “change” and “hope” within the organization. I would also enjoy the more quantifiable “wins” to come as well. Guess you have to learn to take what you can get though.
Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark
Michael Richards
That’s what you’re going for.
Duck Around - a progressive blog about the Eastern Shore of Maryland. And getting off my lawn.
My fiancee
will go apeshit for this photo
"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
someone get him some Twinkies
"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."
I'm told I look like Jonah Hill at least once a week
though I’m not anywhere near as fat as him so I get alot more Seth Rogen lookalike comments, with a little bit of Albert Brooks sprinkled in from the older generations. Either way, us schlubby, curly haired Jewish guys stick together
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
I keep hearing
that the financial security for his wife and their soon-to-born child was a big push for him to sign an extension, but I’ve yet to see a picture of said Markakis clan. Are there any?
Damn
As a balding WASP I would kill for that hair. Looks awesome.
by Joltin Joe Orsulak on Jan 22, 2009 7:46 PM EST reply actions
Up on MASN's site
part 1: http://www.masnsports.com/ml/video.php?show_id=52938
part 2: http://www.masnsports.com/ml/video.php?show_id=52930
I counted the number of “you know” from Nick. There were about 61 in part 1 and 60 in part 2.
He and Caroline Kennedy should do a speaking tour together.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
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