When the AL and NL broke into divisions, the Orioles dominated the new AL East. In the first three...

When the AL and NL broke into divisions, the Orioles dominated the new AL East. In the first three years of division play (1969-71), Weaver's Orioles finished first three times, winning 109, 108, and 101 games. Baltimore went 9-0 in the first three AL Championship Series. They finished first five times in the first six years of the AL East.

The advent of free agency hit Baltimore hard in the '70's, but the Orioles stayed aloft on the strength of their farm system. They won 88 or more games in every nonstrike season between 1968-83.

BALTIMORE ORIOLES - The Boston Globe

A little Oriole pride. The article itself is great, but the very first comment following it is also a must-read.

7 months ago zknower 4 comments 1 recs |

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just a bit more...

…quoting from that comment.

So the next time you join the posse and come down to “Fenway South”, try to remember that the Oriole fan sitting next you is there despite all of this. He or she is there because of a fundamental love for their team and their city, one that is strong enough to survive these grueling times. There because there’s always a glimmer of hope that things will turn around, and that the “rebuilding phase” won’t last another 10 years….Try to imagine Fenway Park in 2016, full of Yankee fans. Don’t think it could happen? When Oriole Park opened, neither did we. So please, …. remember that you are a guest. Have some respect for your surroundings and for the history of the Baltimore Orioles, and for the game of baseball – because it’s bigger than any one team.

Well said, sir. Well said.

It's 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. All the girls look hot. So, the Nationals are Jennifer Lopez to me. —Julian Tavarez

by zknower on Apr 6, 2009 1:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs