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Just noticed nobody had posted anything about this yet.

The O's agreed with Matt Hobgood on a minor league contract with a $2.42mil signing bonus. The link includes video of the press conference. Welcome aboard, Hobgoblin. Or Hobgreat, or maybe Hobbad. We shall see.

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The Pirates gave their guy

$2.5 million, he was the 4th pick and just a wee bit over slot i think i saw. So this is just about slot.

"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law

by Reddrummer9187 on Jun 29, 2009 1:33 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hard not to be impressed by watching some of that video

It’s easy to see how Hobgood could jump above the will-they-or-won’t-they-sign crowd in some people’s eyes. Which is not to say that the Orioles were necessarily cheap in making this pick instead of one of the other high school players who were demanding more money, or college ones who were doing the same. Here’s a guy who wants to play some baseball. I hope that the pitching instructors in the minors for us can polish him into a real gem. He’s got the right attitude already.

Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008

by Eat More Esskay on Jun 29, 2009 2:00 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he was introduced at the game on saturday night i believe

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 Jun 29, 2009 3:05 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Matt Hobgood

They trotted Hobgood out for the fans during Saturday’s game. He received a very warm welcome, which was nice.

I’m not necessarily sold on him being the next great pitcher, but I certainly hope he is!

...Behold, a pale horse. The man that sat upon it was Wieters, and hell followed with him.

"BJ on the BE" - Kierkegaard

by Brett Jones on Jun 29, 2009 7:50 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well im sure he wont be the NEXT great pitcher

but hopefully he will be 1 of them.

"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17

by daveh873 on Jun 29, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still, because of his age, Hobgood’s contract had to also be signed by his mother before it became official.

Not sure why I find that so funny

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on Jun 29, 2009 9:24 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

probably because

some kid just got his permission slip signed by his mommy to make more money by the time that he’s 21 then we’ll make for the rest of our lives. Laughing dulls the pain.

"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17

by daveh873 on Jun 29, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Hobgood is a freakin big kid. He already has a Sidney Ponson body at 17.

off-topic: WTF, one of the ads on the front page is pulling my facebook profile pic and inserting it into the ad.

"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.

by birdman on Jun 29, 2009 12:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's Facebook for you

Think that’s bad? Try this…

Facebook Encourages Open Marriages—Just Ask Dan’s Wife

Every time you allow a application access top your Facebook profile, you’re opening yourself up to this. So think twice before clicking on some “contest” or “quiz” – it’s most likely a way for a markerter to get its hands on your data.

"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail

by duck on Jun 29, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Every time you allow a application access top your Facebook profile, you’re opening yourself up to this.

That’s what I suspected which is exactly why I try to avoid them (as well as all those gift applications). So far I’ve taken one quiz and I’m not taking any more.

"Your wife told you to play in New York.
Well, my wife told me you look like a dork." Boo Teixeira guys.

by birdman on Jun 29, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

when i was procrastinating on final papers I took dozens

including one in Albanian (no, I don’t speak Albanian). Whoops.

by pipkin on Jun 29, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This kid's head seems to be in the right place,,,,

I know its common for talented high school players to be over confident and assume the next level will be just as easy for them, so it’s good to see Hobgood talk about the importance of the mental game. I think it’s impressive that he understands this part of the game so well at a young age and even more important that he understands he needs to work hard to develope his mental game as well as the physical aspect. Let’s hope Arrieta, Matsuz, Tillman, Patton, Erbe, etc… have this same approach!

by thecharmcitysportsblog.blogspot.com on Jun 29, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I like the Hobgood pick

due to the fact that he is slightly different than our other promising pitching prospects. He would be an excellent compliment to what we hope will be a dominant pitching staff in a few short years. Imagine this beast on the BACK-END of the rotation…say what!?

It keeps the pipeline rolling as well, showing that the organization is not at all content with what it has built thus far.

by sickuvitall on Jul 1, 2009 11:52 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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