Open Thread: Monday, July 27
by zknower on Jul 27, 2009 5:00 AM EDT
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Four days to the trade deadline. What will Andy do?
Sir Links-a-lot sez:
- Tillman on the way. getxstoked first broke the news in a fanshot on Saturday (the original source of the story was The Sun). Despite the fact that Diamond Dave won't confirm it, Tillman is now listed as Wednesday's probable starter on the Orioles' official website
- Despite some evidence that Jeremy Guthrie pitches better to catchers not named Matt Wieters, Trembley has no plans to pair him specifically with ZAUN in the future (mlb.com)
- It's a little light out there in terms of Oriole news. But hey, you can read the Beaver County Times' profile of high-A Frederick pitcher Nathan Nery, whom I've never heard of. He was our 18th-round draft pick this year.
- Former Oriole southpaw Érik Bédard has an ERA of 2.82 this year and a WHIP of a measly 1.19. As of Sunday, he also has his second trip to the DL (mlb.com), after coming off it less than three weeks ago
- Our starter tonight, Rich Hill, grew up in Milton, MA, and would have liked to have pitched at Fenway. But it was not to be. Nonetheless, he's "confident he'll settle down." Hmm, is that what they're calling the trip to Norfolk these days?
Jibber jabber.
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Anyone up?
Ka-POW.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Jul 27, 2009 5:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah I'm up!
An hour later, but i’m up..The dog always gets me up around 6.. Anyway nice articles ZK, I especiallly love reading the minor league ones. And personally if Guthrie pitches better with Zaun why not make him his personal catcher? It has worked well in the past for some catchers. Steve Carlton is a perfect example, he at his best with his personal catcher tim mccarver.. Thats the first example that comes to mind, but i’m sure theres more..I’m not saying guthrie will turn in to l hall of famer, but it can’t hurt to try.. Give it a try trembley. After all, we know he likes to rest Wieters..
We all make mistakes in life. That takes nothing away from the good we've done in the time we were here. Thanks Steve Mcnair For Everything 1973-2009
by phillybmore on Jul 27, 2009 6:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree
When the Atlanta Braves had that run in the 90’s, Javy Lopez never caught Gregg Maddux, Eddie Perez was his personal catcher
"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 Jul 27, 2009 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AH!
Either way, I can care less, to be honest with you.
RICH HILL DID IT. HE SAID HE CAN CARE LESS. No, Rich, you COULDN’T care less.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Jul 27, 2009 6:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't like him already...
Now it’s personal.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 27, 2009 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe he was misquoted?
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 27, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No...
Just quoted hideously out-of-context:
"There’s a lot of naysayers out there and people that say they can’t do it. I’ve had a lot of success and proving myself up here at this level and been successful, so it’s probably some jealously or something where they just don’t get it. I could care less really."
Any reasonable interpretation of these comments would be that he “could care less” about what the “naysayers” have to say about him.
Of course Rich has a lot of naysayers right now, and not without good reason. But I can’t imagine he would be able to turn things around if he obsessed over the negative things people have said about him.
"If you know how to cheat, start now." - Earl Weaver
by rebop on Jul 27, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First off, in that situation as well "couldn't" would be the correct thing to say.
That being said, though, that’s not where I quoted that from.
Saying you could care less means you care. Saying you couldn’t care less means you don’t care. In both situations, he meant to say the latter.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Jul 27, 2009 3:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Ahh...
I did not understand that you were playing grammar police in your original post. I thought you were trying to use the quote to suggest that Hill “couldn’t care less” about his performance on the mound, which is why I assumed it was out-of-context quote.
It seems a fairly small grammatical error, and could easily be chalked up to poor transcription. In any case, I believe Rich Hill cares, I’m just not sure he can pitch at the major league level successfully.
"If you know how to cheat, start now." - Earl Weaver
by rebop on Jul 27, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha no worries. I figured this was the case becuase I was a little confused.
Rich Hill just needs to… Yeah. Blah. He’s not a very good pitcher, to play the role of Mrs. Obvious.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Jul 27, 2009 4:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Crap. Does this mean I will be watching Jason Berken pitch on T-Shirt Tuesday?
I mean, I can accept not getting to see the beginning of The Future™’s career, but is it too much to ask to see a Brad Bergesen game for once? This will be my sixth game this year, and I’ve already seen Guthrie three times and Rich Hill once (the other was KOJI, in case you were curious).
It could be worse, though. It could be raining could be Mark Hendrickson getting the start.
To think, the rotation started the year with Hendrickson, Alfredo Simon, and ADAM EATON. Huh. You know what, I’m fine with seeing Berken; he beats the hell out of the other three! Well, kind of.
...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 Jul 27, 2009 7:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I empathize with you
Last year, I saw two Garrett Olson starts, a Brian Burres start, and a Rad Liz start. There may have been a game or two more sprinkled in, but those four were so harrowing that I’ve forgotten all else.
We went 3-1 in those games, oddly enough, but it was more attributable to timely hitting than anything.
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on Jul 27, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i've seen rich hill twice and we've won both games
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too
odd, we must have been at the same exact games.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 27, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
quite possibly
although washington isnt exactly a decent opponent. took baez’s hit to win the game tho….
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw him beat
Philly in Philly and Toronto in B’more. A bit better than the Gnats.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 27, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i saw him beat toronto too
what are the odds….
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
100%
he has all of 3 wins, we’ve both been to 2 of them, so at leats one of those games had to over lap. Technically the odds of us both seing him Toronto weren’t 100%, but the odds of us being at 1 of the same games was.
In summation, Rich Hill is a bad pitcher.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 27, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats true
i didnt actually see him WIN against washington. baez got the win (and a hit!!), but hill pitched well enough to win tho.
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can i quote you on that for a tagline?
“In summation, Rich Hill is a bad pitcher.” -daveh873
1933 was a bad year
by Senatorrosewater on Jul 27, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've only seen one Hill start, in Washington. We won though. Other than that I've seen Koji and 3E.
We’ve won every game I’ve been to this season though. :)
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Jul 27, 2009 10:39 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I think Hill can win tonight, I'll be there.
Last year was real bad. If you look through my scorebook you’d think that I was SEEKING OUT Burress and Olsen. I never saw Guthrie pitch last year. I saw Alfredo Simon’s first start, a Liz star, which we won. Everything else was Brian and Garrett.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jul 27, 2009 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea im up
i get to work at 7 freakin am
happy monday :-(
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 8:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The person who posted the clip seems to be a Treadwell apologist
which is fine. But I’ve seen the movie and that’s not the conclusion that I came to – sure, the bear was hungry and hungry animals are desperate and unpredictable, but these are wild animals who do not have the benefit of living with humans for 30,000 years like domesticated animals do. When you think you understand wild animals, you’re going to get hurt.
by PhilR8 on Jul 27, 2009 8:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
possibly
i just thought it was funny…..fuck you park service!
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 8:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
These are becoming must-match material every morning
My whole family ended up enjoying Arlington:The Rap yesterday.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 27, 2009 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this one is not for children
fyi…..contains fuckword after fuckword
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I noticed. :)
Kiddies weren’t in the room when I checked out the beginning.
“Fuck the fucking Park Service!”
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 27, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that Treadwell?
I was in the NH woods this past weekend. We found a wild blueberry patch in an old field with bear scat throughout. My buddy was joking about him. I told him if a pissed bear comes wandering in, he should sacrifice himself Treadwell-style so the rest of us could skedaddle.
by drj on Jul 27, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quit yo' jibber jabber
I bought my sister a Mr. T key chain that has five buttons on it, and each one has a different Mr. T saying.
I also moved this weekend and have no internet access at home for the time being. It’s pretty much a fate worse than death.
I love that I made plans to go to Wednesday’s baseball game weeks ago and now it works out that Chris Tillman will be there. It kind of stink that he’ll be going against Greinke and thus less likely to get a win, but we can at least take solace in the fact that the Royals are 10-10 in Greinke’s starts. They have lost in games where he has allowed 1 run three times, 2 runs twice, 3 runs three times, 4 runs once, and 5 runs once.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 27, 2009 9:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good ol Erik Bedard
Mariners were dumb to keep him. Should have traded him when he was “healthy” two weeks ago. Wonder what type of contract he’ll get this offseason. I’m guessing a one year deal (maybe two) with a contender-type of team so he can prove hes not made of glass. Any team would be crazy to give him a long term deal.
by UMterp08 on Jul 27, 2009 9:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think we should trade all of our top prospects for him
i mean…it’d be a never-before-seen-trade…….
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about...
Adam Jones, Chris Tillman, Kam Mickolio, George Sherrill, and Tony Butler for him? Nah, that’d be INSANE. Maybe i’d do Butler and Sherrill for Erik.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 27, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea that'd be a ridiculous fleecing
i have this vague memory tho…kinda like this trade actually happened before. maybe it was dream?
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Deja Vu
yea, no way that actually happened before. Who’d make that trade!?
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 27, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
in my dream
it was the mariners……
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They would be crazy to make such a trade! It cannot be!
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Jul 27, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hill on the mound?
Chalk up a big L tonight. I might not even watch the game with that turd arm on the mound.
Things to look forward to this week:
1) NOLAN REIMOLD day on T-shirt Tuesday. I still need to talk one of my friends into going so I don’t arrive solo/like a loser at the game.
2)Tillman Day on Wednesday. Nuff said? Is Wieters catching Wednesday?
3) We are playing the Royals, a team arguably worse than we are.
by Johnny_S on Jul 27, 2009 9:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Arguably?
Johnny, I understand that the road trip was ugly, but we were playing the MFY, PHN, and a contending Chicago team. Kansas City is a mess of a team, and even worse than they look when you consider the fact that they started 18-11 before the bottom dropped out. They’ve employed Sir Sidney, Bruce Chen, Ryan Freel, Looie Hernandez, Tony Pena Jr., and Yuniesky Betancourt (recently acknowledged as possibly the worst everyday player in MLB). Not to put too fine a point on it, but KC is worse than we are. I’m hoping for a series win at least.
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on Jul 27, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant arguably more along the lines of
Royals fans would argue against us. Considering they are only 4 more losses and have Greinke I thought I’d throw it out there that its not an unreasonable argument. We definitely have more potential than the Royals, but I just have a hard time saying the sentence “We are better than…” right now, unless the next two words are “the Natinals”.
Just my opinion though.
by Johnny_S on Jul 27, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea...
i’d say any team that has an equally bad or worse record than we do and does not have to play the Red Sox, Yankees, and Rays a billion times a year is worse than us. The O’s arent good, but playing in the AL East can make almost any team seem worse then they are.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 27, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jibber Jabber?
?
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 27, 2009 10:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's the Jr Jibber Jabber
One day, he’ll father his own annoying, sprong-necked abominations and he’ll know Jibber Jabber’s pride…and public shame.
by Dr Orpheus on Jul 27, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jib jab?
this land will surely vote for me! Memories…
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jul 27, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FROM KAL EE FOR NEE YA...
…. to the New York Isl….
>smack<
Hey! What’d I do?
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 27, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did 3E and David Hernandez use MFY Stadium as a springboard?
Steve Melewski argues the point on his blog. A good read.
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on Jul 27, 2009 11:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if anyone has mentioned it...
but bravo to the mods for posting the rules/guidelines thread! Seriously, I’m so happy to see something like that, and I’ll give it 100% support. I am one of the newer users, but I already love checking this place out and reading all the funny comments from my fellow long-suffering Oriole fans. Makes my daily cup of coffee at work so much more fun.
Thanks again for keeping this site awesome…..
by NewYorkOriole on Jul 27, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Oops
I meant to say funny ‘and insightful’
well, most of the time, at least. :-p
by NewYorkOriole on Jul 27, 2009 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My upcoming rotation
In no particular order, because I’m too lazy to look up the current order…
Guthrie
Iceberg
Hernandez
Tillman
not Hill, not Berken (Waters?)
Send Berken down to work on things. Try to get Hill through waivers, or see if we can get a spare part for him. He’s not going to be useful in the bullpen with his control issues. If we lose him, too bad. These two have been evaluated, and it is time for them to work on their issues. They are both approaching Eaton territory (although nobody gave up base hits like Eaton). I don’t hate them but I think it’s time we give someone else a shot, and to set the example that we are expecting a sub 6 ERA from our starters. We have plenty of talent waiting in the wings.
"On my tombstone just write, THE SOREST LOSER THAT EVER LIVED." -- Earl Weaver
by CoachOfEarl on Jul 27, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how soon upcoming?
I told my friend today that next year’s opening day rotation would probably look like this:
Guthrie
Bergesen
Tillman
Hernandez
Arrieta/Patton/Erbe
I think one of those last three break camp with the club and get some starts. Berken goes to the pen, Hill goes away, and Koji goes to the pen. I think it’s possible that two of those last three break camp with the club and one of them fills the long relief position. Maybe I’m rushing them a bit still?
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 27, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Arfrieta won't get to AAA this year, I'm afraid.
He’s on the 3E plan for next year – go to Norfolk, be lights out, and you’ll earn your pormotion.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 27, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Arrieta is already in AAA
But I hear that Arfrieta guy down in AA has been awesome this year. ;-)
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 27, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matusz......that's what I meant
How the hell did I ever get to be a mod, anyway?
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 27, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
longevity
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 27, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Obviously a lifetime achievement award at best
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 27, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I figured Matusz would need (or be required to take) another year in the minors. So we’re on the same page.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 27, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't be surprised if Matusz gets a September callup
He’s got a major league contract, and he hasn’t been challenged in the minors yet. He’s been putting up video game numbers at Frederick and Bowie.
And he’s older than Tillman, so it wouldn’t be rushing him ;)
"On my tombstone just write, THE SOREST LOSER THAT EVER LIVED." -- Earl Weaver
by CoachOfEarl on Jul 27, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will probably depend on innings
This is his first year in professional baseball so they will probably want to shut him down.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 27, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True, he's at 100 IP right now
"On my tombstone just write, THE SOREST LOSER THAT EVER LIVED." -- Earl Weaver
by CoachOfEarl on Jul 27, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How?
Does Guts remain #1 in your ideal rotation? I’m confused
by Johnny_S on Jul 27, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think thats assuming he wins the O's cookoff
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Honestly
I think he starts opening day just b/c he’s been around longest. I don’t think he’s the best pitcher out of that group but I do think that they give him the ball opening day. After that, who cares.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 27, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And
what’s so confusing? “Guthrie?” The fact that Guthris is on top? Or are you really confused at all? I have a suspicion that you aren’t actually confused you just don’t agree with me. But I can’t say that I disagree with your rotation either.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 27, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm confused as to why...
someone would put a +5 ERA guy who gives HRs away like they are candy on Halloween as their opening day pitcher. At the beginning of the year, I understood people’s stubbornness to back Guts at all costs (I mean the guy was good for us in the past). At this point I do not understand it. 3E has proven he has the stuff and has been great. I do not understand, as it stands right now, why he would not be the opener.
And I am confused as to why you are being so sassy.
by Johnny_S on Jul 27, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 for "sassy"
I think that, if by some miracle, Guthrie turns it around and has a solid rest of the season, that he’ll be the OD pitcher due to his veteranosity, but should things stay the way they are, they have to go with Bergy.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 27, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Next year is more likely
than a comeback for Guts this year, I reckon.
by fishoutawata on Jul 27, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can appreciate the use of sassy.
Mainly b/c I hate when people say, “I’m confused…blah, blah, blah…”
I just threw Guts up there b/c I think the team will (right or wrong) throw him out there opening day. I don’t necessarily agree with his suckage either but that’s what I think will happen. Diamond Dave will be all, “we gotta protect these young guys from opening day.” Even though Bergesen’s been up since May of the previous year.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 27, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't mean to poke a nerve on the pet peve
Just wanted to know why you thought Guts would be the OD pitcher. Now I do.
Yeah I could definitely see Dave using that logic, that is, if he is the manager next year.
by Johnny_S on Jul 27, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You wanna hug it out?
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 27, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, I'm thinking in the next week or two
I agree with Koji to the pen, he doesn’t have the durability to start, esp outdoors in the summer, and I’m thinking that we’ll deal Sherrill and/or Baez, creating bullpen need.
"On my tombstone just write, THE SOREST LOSER THAT EVER LIVED." -- Earl Weaver
by CoachOfEarl on Jul 27, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rich Hill vs. Bruce Chen
this is awesome
Get out the rye bread and mustard grandma, cause it's GRAND SALAMI TIME!
by WestcoastO'sFan on Jul 27, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if by awesome you mean possibly the worst possible pitching matchup ever
than WOOHOO! this is WAY COOL!
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I pointed out on my blog
Bruce hasn’t won an MLB game since game #162 of the 2005 season (Oct. 2), when the O’s beat the Rays 6-2 for his career-high 13th W. The only O’s who played that day and are still with the team are Memlo and Chris Ray (well, sorta). No TB player from that game is still with them (Crawford had the day off).
Chen must be salivating over the chance to oppose Rich Hill.
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on Jul 27, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
9-7 o’s… at the end of the first inning
by Timmy L. on Jul 27, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
yea on second thought it is awesome
cuz there arent that many pitchers out there that are worse than rich hill. bruce chen (although panama’s best player EVER) happens to be one of them
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carlos Lee and Mariano Rivera would like a word with you
Although I am certain that Bruce Chen tells way better jokes.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 27, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
are they really panamanian?
i had no idea
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup, but not Chinese-Panamanian
Plus a bunch of others
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/birthplace.php?loc=Panama
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 27, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah right..
this is going to end up being a 1 zippy O’s win, but Bruce “Not by the hair of my chenny chen” Chen will have a no no. That’s just way these games work.
Jioe Flaacco, Hon!!! "He’s like a live JUGS machine."
by dayzd toe on Jul 27, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would like your opinions
I can go to one game this week.
Should I go to Nolan t-shirt night, or Tillman’s start?
Tuesday’s game is looking more likely, because of my fam’s schedule, but I’d like to know which one y’all would pick.
by O Nina on Jul 27, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i wouldnt pick at all
the answer is clearly both
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If only Tillman were starting Tuesday instead of Wednesday!
by O Nina on Jul 27, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Given the choice
You GOTTA go see Tillman.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 27, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well that brings me to the question
are both out of the question?
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And yeah, I wish I could go to both, but driving from DC to Bmore during rush hour is a once-a-week event
by O Nina on Jul 27, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hardy har har
in my case, making that same trip (nova to bmore) is like a once-in-a-blue-moon event. hence, ive only been to 5 o’s games this year (two were in DC)
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha yeah we don't actually go once a week
I just meant, doing it twice in one week is not really an option. I’ve only been to 6 O’s games this year and 4 were in Baltimore (the others were in DC and Philly).
Out of curiousity, do you ever go to Nats games when the O’s aren’t there? Just asking, as one DC-area person to another…
by O Nina on Jul 27, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same
just to watch some baseball, any baseball…
by O Nina on Jul 27, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it works in a pinch cuz its along the metro (i work right off the metro)
plus i enjoy watching ryan zimmerman
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tillman. T-shirts are overrated. If you really want one, go to ebay after the game. Seeing Tillman pitch live can’t be replicated.
Huff has gone back to being Huff. Deal with it.
by birdman on Jul 27, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
until his next start.....
those markakis bp jerseys were selling for like 30 bucks on ebay!
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well yeah, but it's an either/or question.
Huff has gone back to being Huff. Deal with it.
by birdman on Jul 27, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want a Nolan shirt as badly as anyone else
but this is Tillman Greinke. Gotta go with Wednesday
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Jul 27, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Re: Rich Hill wanting to pitch at Fenway
I’m sure the Red Sox would have liked to see him pitch at Fenway as well.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 27, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
:)
good one.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jul 27, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bowie
Anyone going to the Baysox game today? Matusz!
Just because you know how to read, doesn't mean you'll like the book.
by arlingtonOsFan on Jul 27, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Me!
I saw his 8 IP, 1 H start and decided I wanted to see him pitch as much as possible before he goes to Norfolk.
by wickedwitch on Jul 27, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
anybody know a good pitching pickup for fantasy?
my team has dropped off the map lately with nearly my entire original pitching staff on the DL
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
my team is attrocious so take no advice from me
But i’ve taken to picking up whatever decent starter is pitching against the Nats and it’s working out so far.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 27, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is probably a good strategy.
"I hate making excuses. If I suck, then I suck. And I suck. That's the way I'm playing. If you suck, you suck. You have to take responsibility in this game. Right now, that's the way I feel. Yes, I suck." - Jose Guillen/quote of the year
by getxstoked on Jul 27, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ted lilly became my 4th starter on the DL
so im basically down to cliff lee and um….cliff lee
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way,
excellent photo of Brian on the top of this thread. Way to go, Winslow Townson of the AP.
Camden Chat makes it extremely difficult to edit documents at work.
by O Nina on Jul 27, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody know who Rickety Crickets is in CC Fantasy League?
Dude/dudette needs to get their roster updated.
"I hate making excuses. If I suck, then I suck. And I suck. That's the way I'm playing. If you suck, you suck. You have to take responsibility in this game. Right now, that's the way I feel. Yes, I suck." - Jose Guillen/quote of the year
by getxstoked on Jul 27, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My team is so awful, but at least I pay attention
One of the guys in my league, here is his roster:
C- Victor Martinez
1B- Carlos Delgado (DL)
2B- Orlando Hudson
3B- Marco Scutaro
SS – Khalil Greene (DL)
OF – Adam Lind
OF- Carlos Quentin
OF – Alfonso Soriano
UTIL – Paul Konerko
B – Rickie Weeks (DL)
B – Howie Kendrick
B – Shane Victorino
B – Hunter Pence
B – Jhonny Peralta
DL – Melvin Mora
DL – Alex Rodriguez
SP – Rich Harden
SP – Chris Volstad
RP – Brandon Morrow (NA)
RP – (empty)
P – Chris Young (DL)
P – Aaron Harang
BN – Brandon Webb (DL)
DL – Trevor Hoffman
He hasn’t done anything on the site since April 22 and you should see how far behind he is on all of his positions and pitching numbers. He also has 16 points. He’s in last place in every category except average. He is SO not getting asked back next year.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 27, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i will take his spot
Get out the rye bread and mustard grandma, cause it's GRAND SALAMI TIME!
by WestcoastO'sFan on Jul 27, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool
Camden Chat has it’s own fantasy league!!!!
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm good at fantasy baseball!!!!
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
minors not allowed in my league
sorry, that’s the policy
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 27, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
:(
how old do you have to be to be a “major”
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you have to ask, you're not
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Jul 27, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there are a couple, actually.
"I hate making excuses. If I suck, then I suck. And I suck. That's the way I'm playing. If you suck, you suck. You have to take responsibility in this game. Right now, that's the way I feel. Yes, I suck." - Jose Guillen/quote of the year
by getxstoked on Jul 27, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
really
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
"I hate making excuses. If I suck, then I suck. And I suck. That's the way I'm playing. If you suck, you suck. You have to take responsibility in this game. Right now, that's the way I feel. Yes, I suck." - Jose Guillen/quote of the year
by getxstoked on Jul 27, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
am i the only one
who thikns Kauffman is a very beautiful stadium?
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thinks
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I HATE COMCAST
THEY ARE BULLSHIT
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 27, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i know
just got fios. Much better
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not an option where I live
Comcast or Direct TV only.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Jul 27, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well that sucks
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ergo, get directv.
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 27, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not for internet, dude.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 27, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coulda told you that 12 years ago.
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 27, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did anybody else almost get obliterated by that storm yesterday?
I was out driving right when the worst of the hail hit in Owings Mills. Had my wipers on max speed and it was coming down so fast I had zero visibility.
I avoided hitting a tree while going about 10 mph on a 40mph road just by virtue of being in the left lane. The tree was down over the right lane and I did not see it until it was right next to me. Farther down the road, a tree was blocking both lanes in my direction and I had to dip around the double yellow to get by.
I thought I was going to die, or at least get in some accident and be stuck with horrendous auto insurance premiums for life. When I was little, I was afraid of snakes and tornadoes and I’d have nightmares about that. Now that I’m older, I have nightmares about high insurance premiums. It’s weird.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Jul 27, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i had one the day before yesterday
MONSOON!!!!!
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone have..
season tix?
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Since we're open threading...
I went to Sam’s Wholesale today at lunch to pick some things up for a boy’s weekend camping trip and bought this huge container of little square pretzels with peanut butter in the middle. I HIGHLY recommend these things.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 27, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Utz Sweet Potato chips
find them, eat them, love them.
Of course since you live in a god forsaken part of the country you probably won’t be able to find them.
"I hate making excuses. If I suck, then I suck. And I suck. That's the way I'm playing. If you suck, you suck. You have to take responsibility in this game. Right now, that's the way I feel. Yes, I suck." - Jose Guillen/quote of the year
by getxstoked on Jul 27, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
utz chips
awesome
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude...
if they’re at Sam’s or Wal-Mart I can find them in any town of 2500 people or more.
I’m not a big chip guy but I’ll definitely give them a try. I do like those sea salt cracker things.
And Oklahoma’s not so bad. I mean, hardly anyone rides their horse anymore and we got the ’lectricity a few months ago.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 27, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i have actually had them shipped to myself.
utz has a decent mail-order portal
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 27, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
trader joe's has those
they are the bee’s knees
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 27, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I pretty much could shop at Trader Joe’s for three items: peanut butter-filled pretzel nuggets, sea salt pita chips and chocolate covered mini pretzels.
If left to my own devices I might try to subsist on these exclusively.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Jul 27, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like their whole grain crackers
but then, I’m old. Also their coffee selection kills.
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 27, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i usually
just go to the general store once in the spring and once in the fall and buy my corn meal, flour, and coffee in bulk burlap sacks.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 27, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh...and Salt
b/c you have to keep that meat fresh in the smoke house somehow.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 27, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the general store
that’s also the post office and hitchin’ post, right? and doesn’t edna sell some pies on the counter there?
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 27, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Z...get your facts straight
A hitchin’ post is where I tie my horse in front of the general store. I got ‘hitched’ by the justice of the peace. And Edna’s been dead 10 years now.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 27, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry for your loss.
that was the dysentery, wasn’t it? i remember that goin’ round a while back.
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 27, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
She just grabbed
the wrong blanket from the white man. Shit happens.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 27, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, I am liking you more with every comment
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 27, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
kool aid should be the O's sponser
they could have an ad with the kool aid dude saying oh Yeah and the O is orioles o, and you can get Orioles Orange Kool Aid at the games.
:))
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and Orioles fans "drink the Kool Aid" every March and April
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 27, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
yah that too
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure if anyone watches the NFL
but Vick was reinstated today. He can partake in training camp and preseason stuff. However, he can only participate in the last 2 preseason games and won’t be able to play till week 6.
by Johnny_S on Jul 27, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you could stand the media circus (and if Burress was actually going to get to play this year) you coudl pick up a couple athletes on the cheap this year.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 27, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tis true...
Matt Jones is also free…
by Johnny_S on Jul 27, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should make up a team
of current players that have been charged and convicted of crimes. Stuff other than DUI. They usually knock that one out in the first year or two in the league.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 27, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Ray Lewis count?
He was charged, but not convicted….
"I hate making excuses. If I suck, then I suck. And I suck. That's the way I'm playing. If you suck, you suck. You have to take responsibility in this game. Right now, that's the way I feel. Yes, I suck." - Jose Guillen/quote of the year
by getxstoked on Jul 27, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think so...
I hate to get too free with our team but I think Ray definitely has a place on this team. Along with the receiver that killed someone with his bentley. And wasn’t there a Rams LB that did the same about 6-7 years ago?
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 27, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
leonard little i think it was
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pleaed guilty to obstruction of justice...
"We're not the other teams' farm system." - Andy MacPhail
by duck on Jul 27, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
chris henry, pacman jones, michael vick
i’m in court house so much they call me MICHAEL VICK
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Have they announced what it was dependent on?
I hope it requires a shitload of stuff for him to do (public service announcements which he’s apparently said he won’t do – asshole) and he either doesn’t get it done or fails a drug test or something else retarded.
In case it’s not obvious already I’m a dog lover…
by O'sFan21 on Jul 27, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't want to get too far into this...
but he’s done the time. More time than 99% of the people convicted of the same thing probably do. They’ve made an example out of him. I agree, he should probably be under a microscope but I don’t have a problem with him not wanting to do a public service announcement.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 27, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are other penalties than jail time when you operate a criminal enterprise for multiple years in a row.
If I did that and get caught you think I’d get my old job back? Don’t think so.
And just curious why are you ok with him not doing a public service announcement? You don’t think it’s a reasonable thing to expect of somebody who does that and then claims to see the evil in his ways and be reformed? People expect that of DUI convicts – what’s the difference?
by O'sFan21 on Jul 27, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If your
job was professional football I think you would. Ray Lewis did.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 27, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did the court
order him to do a PSA?
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 27, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What criminal enterprise was Ray Lewis running for multiple years?
by O'sFan21 on Jul 27, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just asking…I don’t know the facts jack. Did they order him to and he won’t? I mean, I think the animal lovers have grandstanded enough.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 27, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How exactly is it grandstanding to differentiate between somebody being convicted of running a criminal enterprise for multiple years and somebody who may or may not have been involved in a single incident or had a DUI once? I think the intent in the crimes are entirely different and should be treated as such.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 27, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, i gotta go
I’ll say that I think it was really shitty what he did and he probably deserved his jail time. But I’m also in the camp that believes he’s served his time let him be.
we can pick this up tomorrow if you please.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Jul 27, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
zknower,
best use of photoshop i’ve seen in my life!!
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks. i put a fair amount of time into that, IIRC
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 27, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what does iirc
stand for
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey I got yelled at the other day. make your pics a ltille smaller
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 27, 2009 5:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
reply button…it’s sitting right there…you can do it!
by O'sFan21 on Jul 27, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sick of you and your reply button comments
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 27, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sure. The good news is that there’s a REALLY simple solution!
by O'sFan21 on Jul 27, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bhahahahahah
+as many as necessary to start reply button usage
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seeing you two argue is really confusing.
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 27, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well one hits the reply button and one doesnt
plus osfan21 usually includes several fuckwords with his comment
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can't get enough
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 27, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't flatter yourself
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 27, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
keep going!!
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
where is the perceived flattery? I was confused about whether you were replying to me (as indicated by the location of your response), because it didn’t really make sense.
BUT I am indeed happy that you actually used the reply button. Now we can work on using it correctly! :)
by O'sFan21 on Jul 27, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
any one else notice
there screen names both have the words O’s and 21
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your a quick one
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 27, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what do you mean by quick?
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or are you referring to twistedlgoic
who doesn’t seem to like me.
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
false
i like everyone. except of course the people i dont…….
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about Guy Fierri?
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 27, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that logic is...
….mmmm…..there’s a word for it.
gnarled?
tangled?….
hmmm
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 27, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
false again
that makes perfect sense
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(quietly, i agree with you)
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 27, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not going to answer that one
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 27, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its a rather sarcastic way of saying
you are a little slow on the uptake. in fact, the fact that i’m pointing this out isnt helping your cause
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
open threads
where ANYTHING goes. ANYTHING.
no matter how inane.
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 27, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
does that include bad english
or being slow on the uptake
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is it just me
or does twistedlogic not really like me
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
woah easy fella
i was just replying to his statement
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok
just checking
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hope you don't think YOU were being implicated...
…in the inanity.
On the contrary, I felt you were helping to dispel it.
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 27, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
inane
defention please
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lacking significance
and/or sense
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jesus
1) Look it up, we’re not your lackeys
2) It’s “definition”, not “defention”
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 27, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lacking sense, significance, or ideas; silly:
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
also ironic that you would use inane
considering its definition and not defention
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
woah now im lost
it’s really hard to tell what comment you replied to
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember when we 13....
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 27, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
were
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 27, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is 13
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 27, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is he really?
Damn if that’s the case I’ll feel badly about using so much profanity…
by O'sFan21 on Jul 27, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's okay
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea he is
fuck, i just realized how much profanity ive been using……being corrupted so younggg
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“fuck, i just realized how much profanity ive been using”
and there I go lolling again.
(someday I’ll learn how to do the “quote” thing with the box around the text…)
by O Nina on Jul 27, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
press the quotes in the box above where you're typing
type your text
then click on the quotes, and get
type your text
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 27, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
look at the monster i created
i’m proud of it
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh thank you!
that was nice!
by the way, I also appreciate the clarification between FanPosts and FanShots in that rules posting you did. I was going to email someone asking about the difference, then I checked back and there it was, all explained.
by O Nina on Jul 27, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no not really
that was a while ago
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
am i supposed take that in a good way or a bad way
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Take it how you want
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 27, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good grief
its impossible to tell what comment that was a reply to
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can you imagine if profanity was banned on this blog
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
insane?
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, inane.
look it up.
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 27, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yay new vocab word!
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh
FYi I’m not stupid slow.
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea yea i know
and its inane. actually this is a good learning experience
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
** it's
ZING!
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 27, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i welcome knowledge!
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I welcome a MUTE button!
June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day
by zknower on Jul 27, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“in fact, the fact that i’m pointing this out isnt helping your cause” made me lol. In fact i’m still lolling.
by O Nina on Jul 27, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know how I feel about conjugating “lol” haha
by O'sFan21 on Jul 27, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lawlerskates
and/or lollerblades
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can also go with lollercoaster
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Jul 27, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
little
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 27, 2009 5:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Plus thats a pic I never would want to see really.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 27, 2009 5:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There's a lot of angst on here today!
it makes for a lively discussion I guess.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 27, 2009 6:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Teenage angst
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 27, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm reliving 15 years ago...
Mom I hate you, I can’t wait until I’m 18, then I’m outta this place.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 27, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dont cause
a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish.
dictionary.com
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do I?
if so i’m sorry
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figured it was mostly Monday at work angst
But I guess teen angst could be another explanation.
by O'sFan21 on Jul 27, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe
but that involves being a teen, which i dont believe we have many of here
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
im the center of attention right now!
right?
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no
i just think threads are so darn awesome
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The body of evidence in this thread overwhelmingly points towards a particular conclusion
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Jul 27, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
man i hate teenage stero-types
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i want be an o's beat writer
that would be awesome!
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone still here
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bye
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers." - Earl Weaver
"The only thing Earl knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." - Jim Palmer
"Ain't the beer cold!?!" - Chuck Thompson
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 27, 2009 6:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to go talk to my 4 year old.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
by O's21girl on Jul 27, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yea my bad guys
i take off for a few mins and the party ends….but im back now!
by twistedlogic on Jul 27, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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