Vote Markakis. Vote Jones. Vote Orange.

by Stacey on Jun 10, 2009 1:27 PM EDT Comment 52 comments

I got an email from orioles.com this morning stating that both Nick and Adam are in the top ten in all star voting. It's been mentioned on here a couple times, but I wanted to make a fan post to remind everyone to vote. I know, the All Star game is a sham, but these guys are stars and deserve to be there. Since Cal Ripken retired in 2001, the O's have had two All Star starters: Miguel Tejada and Brian Roberts in 2005. Other than that year (when Melvin Mora and BJ Ryan also made the team), the Orioles have been relegated to a lone representative.

So if you haven't voted the max times yet, DO IT.

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EDIT: This fell off the rec list so I'm updating the time so people see it. Check up the updated numbers at the bottom of the comments.

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And how can you argue with this comment on the article

JonesysMom wrote:
We can get our boys in there! Vote the MAX!!!!! 25 TIMES PER EMAIL ADDRESS! YOUTH, YOUTH, YOUTH, LET THEM PLAY THIS GAME. THEY ARE TRULY DESERVING! GO JONESY! LOVE MOMMY!

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jun 4, 2009 1:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

+ 1

Mama Jones, Son is BIRDLAND.

I’ve given them my 25 votes from my primary email address, but I have at least four others I can use.

"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson

by Brotz13 on Jun 4, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is that actually his mother?

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

by Baltimo on Jun 4, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know that his mother posts online sometimes

And she always calls him Jonesy. It could be the same person pretending to be Brady Anderson I suppose.

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jun 4, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Done

i’d been putting it off, but your post made me finally get off my butt (or on it, should I say?) and finish it up. Voted the max. Now I start voting using my girlfriend’s multiple accounts…

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

by daveh873 on Jun 4, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Rec this post please

It’s actually important and would get rid of the stupid ass Red Sox topic.

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

by Baltimo on Jun 4, 2009 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Just did it yesterday

where’s my free ticket?

by Steve. on Jun 4, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

a code comes in your email

the week of July 10th I believe. It has to be redeemed online.

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

by daveh873 on Jun 4, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

excellent

by Steve. on Jun 5, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

By the way

You can only vote 25 times, so it’s not like you have that guilty feeling if you don’t vote 29348729239 times a day like it used to be.

Do it once, please, and you’re done.

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

by Baltimo on Jun 4, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Once per email address.

by O'sFan21 on Jun 5, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

How many registered CC'ers are there?

If i remember correctly its something like 200. If half of us do this and actually all vote for Jones and Kakes, well thats 2500 more votes for each. DO IT!

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

by daveh873 on Jun 4, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

200?

There are probably thousands of registered users, but only a couple hundred regulars. Even still, I’m sure there are a ton of people “lurking.”

If I’m reading “UID” correctly, then you were the 540th user to register, and that was over two years ago.

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

by Baltimo on Jun 4, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

WOOO!

I’m number 540! I’m number 540!

I guess I meant active users, as in actually visit the site here and there. I heard that number thrown around somewhere. Still, that makes 100 people doing it all the more realistic.

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

by daveh873 on Jun 4, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I couldn't tell you for certain

But yeah, there probably are a few hundred readers/posters.

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

by Baltimo on Jun 4, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm taking over this post

But seriously, this is something that we as fans can actually do, so please take ten minutes and fill out a ballot.

We really only care about voting in AJ and Nick, and although our fan base is relatively small, an organized effort can definitely get the job done.

There is no better way to show our players that we care about them and the the team than sending Nick/AJ to the all-star game.

Barely filling half of OPaCY every night and not electing our own deserving players to the is not how I want our fans to be represented.

There was visible excitement amongst the players last weekend when we packed the Yard for Wieters’ three game debut and the guys absolutely loved it; let’s put forth a genuine effort.

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

by Baltimo on Jun 4, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I will not rest...

until the greatness that is Cesar Izturis is the starting shortstop for the American League.

"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver

by duck on Jun 4, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

HA

yea, I thought that was a bit funny on the part of Orioles.com.
“uh oh we’re getting close! Better vote in AJ, Nick, and Cesar!”

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

by daveh873 on Jun 4, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You know that you'd rather see Cesar than Jeter.

" I'm happy to announce that we've made Adam Jones our 4th and 5th starting pitcher as well as bench coach and team chaplain" - peter_angelos 8:04 AM May 14th from digsby

"Matt Wieters Adopted Mark Texiera's Parents Because He Felt They Needed A Son To Be Proud Of."

by getxstoked on Jun 4, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Damn straight

"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver

by duck on Jun 4, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd rather see Wigginton than Jeter

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

by daveh873 on Jun 4, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd rather see ANYONE than Jeter

Living in upstate New York, I get so desperate for baseball that I actually will listen to a Yankees game on the radio (obviously rooting for the opposing team). The thing that strikes me is how much the announcers gush about Jeter. Oh man, you should have hard some of the superlatives they were throwing around any time the ball even came near him. Not to mention the one announcer has this extremely annoying vocal tic where he drags out the words ‘annnnd theeeee pitch’. Anyone else living in the NYC area know what I mean?

by NewYorkOriole on Jun 5, 2009 8:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

uh yea

John Sterling and Suzyn Waldman are the bane of my existance. Suzyn especially. But yea, i’ve always watched/listened to Yankees games, cause thats all I had. Rooting against a team is almost as fun as rooting for a team. Also, knowing more about a team than their own fans do really gets under people’s skin in an argument.

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

by daveh873 on Jun 5, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just voted 25 more times

on an old yahoo email that I don’t use anymore. I voted Luke for the third OF so that I wouldn’t inadvertently give a vote to someone ahead of them in the standings.

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jun 4, 2009 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Honestly, nothing wrong with voting for Luke

Dude’s got an OPS over 1.000. It’s not a glaring homer pick like Melvin Mora or anything. I voted M. Cabrera, Roberts, Izturis (okay, THAT’s a homer pick, but it’ll prob. be Jeter anyhow), Longoria, Markakis, Adam Jones, Luke, Mauer.

"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson

by Brotz13 on Jun 4, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah but he's only played 7 games in the OF

rest have been DH. If there was a DH category on the ballot he would dominate.

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jun 4, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If there was a DH catagory David Ortiz would probably still win

screw it. Ortiz used to get in at first. Vote LUUUUUUUUUKE.

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

by daveh873 on Jun 5, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I went

AL:
Youkilis
Kinsler
Bartlett
Longoria
Bay
Adam Jones
Nelson Cruz
Mauer

NL:
Pujols
Utley
Hanley Ramirez
Zimmerman
Justin Upton
Raul Ibanez
Carlos Beltran
McCann

by Awesome Mike Awesome on Jun 4, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That's a solid ballot, I will admit

"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson

by Brotz13 on Jun 4, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gee thanks

by Awesome Mike Awesome on Jun 5, 2009 5:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i remember you

Guys are getting pied Dave Trembley can't explain it

by WestcoastO'sFan on Jun 4, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

"I don't have a hit-and-run sign, and I believe it's the worst play in baseball." - Earl Weaver

by duck on Jun 5, 2009 7:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

"Take on Me" - a-ha

by exitfare on Jun 15, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

IIRC that’s pretty much what I had except I went with Aaron Hill. With NL catcher I was like, uhh? McCann, I guess?

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

by SC on Jun 5, 2009 6:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Very similar to mine

I went with Cabrera at first and Markakis instead of Cruz. When I was voting the first time around I voted for Jason Bay, but when switched it up to Luke because Jason doesn’t need my help anymore.

NL I voted Adrian Gonzalez instead of Pujols and for the OF I voted Ibanez, Beltran, and Matt Kemp.

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jun 5, 2009 8:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

here is my all-star team

A.L.

First Base:
    Morneau, J., MIN
Second Base:
Third Base:
    Longoria, E., TB
Shortstop:
    Bartlett, J., TB
Catcher:
    Mauer, J., MIN
Outfielder:
    Bay, J., BOS
Outfielder:
    Hunter, T., LAA
Outfielder:
    Jones, A., BAL
Write-in:
    Ben Zobrist at Second

National League

First Base:
    Pujols, A., STL
Second Base:
    Utley, C., PHI
Third Base:
    Reynolds, M., ARI
Shortstop:
    Tejada, M., HOU
Catcher:
Outfielder:
    Braun, R., MIL
Outfielder:
    Hawpe, B., COL
Outfielder:
    Ibañez, R., PHI
Write-in:
    Pablo Sandoval at Catcher

Vote Again

by Alan B on Jun 18, 2009 7:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have now voted 75 times

but not thinking I voted for Bay 50 of them the last 25 for Luke because of what stacey said

"We're so bad right now that for us back-to-back home runs means one today and another one tomorrow." ~ Earl Weaver

by Graham71681 on Jun 5, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The only point in voting for NPL "All Stars" would be if there were a way to vote for Pujols to switch leagues.

He could start in the AL. On several good teams, too. Seriously.

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Jun 5, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Updated voting totals

1. Jason Bay 1,101, 649
2. Josh Hamilton 989,710
3. Ichiro Suzuki 794,104
4. Carl Crawford 698,470
5. Torii Hunter 660,078
6. Ken Griffey Jr. 654,253
7. Adam Jones 611,624
8. Johnny Damon 607,788
9. Nelson Cruz 603,769
10. Nick Markakis 575,856

The only outfielder that I really, truly think deserves to be ahead of Adam Jones is Jason Bay. Jason Bay is having an awesome year. I also don’t really have a problem with Torii Hunter being ahead of Adam. Torii is having a great year and is a household name. But everyone else should be taking a back seat to Adam Jones.

Josh Hamilton is not good this year, plus he’s out with injury. If he can’t play due to injury, does the next closest vote getter take his place or will Joe Maddon select someone?

Ichiro Suzuki is having a very good year as well, but not nearly as well as Adam Jones.

Carl Crawford is a little bit overrated. With the exception of stolen bases, Adam Jones is better than him in every statistic.

Ken Griffey Jr. is getting the Cal Ripken treatment.

As for Nick, well, he probably only deserves to be ahead of Griffey and Hamilton. No offense, Nick!

For the complete updated voting: http://www.kansascity.com/baseball/story/1243780.html. It is a freaking joke that Adrian Gonzalez is behind Ryan Howard and Prince Fielder.

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jun 10, 2009 11:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Also

Johnny Damon and Nelson Cruz both deserve to be ahead of some of those guys as well. Nick Swisher should also probably be in the top 10.

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jun 10, 2009 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hamilton's on the DL

"Take on Me" - a-ha

by exitfare on Jun 15, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes

which is why I asked what happens if he ends up in the top three but is injured.

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jun 15, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did my 25

with a bullet O’s vote. Sure Huff and Mora and Zaun have no business getting votes, but I’m sure there are enough Yankme fans doing bullet votes that I’m justified in balancing them out.

by TonySabs on Jun 11, 2009 10:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

Jeter is leading in votes at SS

"We're so bad right now that for us back-to-back home runs means one today and another one tomorrow." ~ Earl Weaver

by Graham71681 on Jun 11, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I voted Andrus

but really the AL has no great SS’s anymore. Jeter is almost deserving. Almost.

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

by daveh873 on Jun 11, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

His offensive numbers have been very good this year

But I voted for Jason Bartlett.

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jun 11, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

well

I also voted Andrus because he turned out to be an awesome pickup in my salary cap league and I needed to reward him.

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

by daveh873 on Jun 12, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Vote for Wieters Too!!!!!

I am voting for Matt, he’ll win the homerun derby!

“Sliced bread is actually the best thing since Matt Wieters” MattWietersFacts.com

by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jun 14, 2009 11:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm sure he could

but so far he’s seemed to not want to hit any homeruns just yet. I guess he doesn’t want to get the all time HR record this early in his career.

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

by daveh873 on Jun 14, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

All Star VOting

I think I voted my 25 times. After a while, it just gave me a pop up window that said “and error has occured for the following reason:”

It didn’t actually say the reason, so who knows?

Anyway, if the good Dr. Jones does not make the All-Star team, it would be a greater scandal than BALCO. Luke Scott in all honesty should be in there too, if only for the Home Run Derby, but with it being an NL year, I can understand him not making it as an outfielder.

...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 15, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs