Monday Open Thread: Where did I put those links?
by zknower on Aug 10, 2009 5:45 AM EDT
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PrintDAMMIT. I can't find my Orioles links anywhere.
>SIgh<
C"mon man, think! What to do?
>Snap<
Got it! I'll just throw some other links up and see if anyone notices?
"Maybe if I make an ANGRY FACE it will save our season."
Yanks Top Sox, Complete Sweep -- Courant.com
The Yankees outpitched the Red Sox all weekend. When they had to outslug them, they did that, too.
Red Sox in Trouble as Playoff Hopes Dwindle | Bleacher Report
Well this week, it looks like the Red Sox playoff hopes are dwindling, so today I will look at their problems and how to resolve them...
Boston's pitching depth evaporates - Tom Verducci - SI.com
Smoltz, in the wake of one of the worst of his 474 big league starts Thursday night for Boston against the Yankees, gets designated for assignment, essentially cut from the Red Sox in what could be a humbling end to a Hall of Fame career.
Tide Turning for Worse for Red Sox After Crushing Losses - Boston Red Sox - NESN.com
The rest of the rotation is in shambles. John Smoltz is done (for now, at least), Clay Buchholz has been shaky, Tim Wakefield can't feel his leg and Brad Penny has hardly tasted the seventh inning all year.
[NB: I'm SURE I can find some fresh Orioles links tomorrow, but you'll just have to enjoy these substitutes for today.]
This is your Open Thread.
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that's good to hear
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 8:28 AM EDT up reply actions
As much as I like to hear negative news on the socks...
We really are just looking at good news for the yankees.
by John Stephens on Aug 10, 2009 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions
can we just focus on the first part of comment
As much as I like to hear negative news on the socks…
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 8:35 AM EDT up reply actions
I was watching the first Yankee/Red Sox game...
..and I didn’t know who to not root for. I was hoping there was a way the umpire could give them both a loss.
Oh and they show Eddie Murray in the stands several times….
by NewYorkOriole on Aug 10, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
yea
I was out at a bar for a fund raiser during that game and everyone was rooting for the yanks and I was chanting ED-DIE! ED-DIE! I dont think anyone knew what the hell I was doing.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
Awesome
In a parking lot yesterday I saw one of those ‘Calvin peeing on stuff’ stickers – and it was a Yankees logo. I laughed and thought I had found a kindred spirit until I saw those dang red socks…..
by NewYorkOriole on Aug 10, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Why was he at that game?
Good rivalry, but does he care that much to attend?
by John Stephens on Aug 10, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah, i know this was unorthodox,
i just really want the red sox to go back to being irrelevant. right now they get under my skin more.
my best case scenario is to have the sox go on one of their autumn collapses the way they always used to, and to have the rays beat nyc in the first round of the playoffs.
"The single best thing any rebuilding manager can do, ever, is trade a relief pitcher in late July for a couple of solid prospects."
— Rob Neyer, July 30, 2009
by zknower on Aug 10, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
THAT
would be a beautiful thing
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
The Rays will never beat the Yankees in the first round
Unless they change the rules or switch up the divisions.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
I can jump on board with that
Maybe the Sox go irrelevant this year and into next year. Then we begin to arise as competitors and force the Yankees to be irrelevant.
That’s the type of world I want to live in.
by John Stephens on Aug 10, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Maybe
We can just put the Yanks and Red Sox in their own special league and can they just play each other for 162 games, and let the rest of us get back to baseball.
They can have their own special TV network just to cover their games. Oh wait, they already do. ESPN
by NewYorkOriole on Aug 10, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Or maybe Steinbrenner will think it's a good idea
To offer David Ortiz a 10-year contract.
Then we can watch Big Papi go all Jason Giambi on us….
by Fred Sanford on Aug 10, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
instead of MFY PHN
could they have at least one slot for one of the other good series like
Halos vs. Rangers
Dodgers vs. Gigantes
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 8:24 AM EDT reply actions
World Series Picks?
I got Giants vs. Rangers
Giants in 6
No I’m not insane.
What are your picks?
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 8:31 AM EDT reply actions
Win a Van*
http://www.camdenchat.com/2009/4/3/821083/pick-the-2009-world-series#13669323
- No actual possibility of winning a van.
I saw that there was a thing Boston did
they had all they’re minor league teams play a Fenway Pawhk, I think that’d be a really cool idea if more teams did that. Give them a taste of the park before they actually get called up.
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 8:38 AM EDT reply actions
You know what sucks?
Being at the beach all weekend and then having to go to work on Monday morning. At least I have a lovely tan.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Mondays suck regardless of where you went over the weekend
I stayed in town and it feels miserable to be here right now.
by John Stephens on Aug 10, 2009 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Here's an O's link
Chris Tillman has a minor groin
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
make that a minor groin strain
:-)
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
A minor groin?
When the called him up, did they forget to call up his groin? Did he leave his groin in Norfolk?
by wishEYEhadCRABS on Aug 10, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I got my Oriole bird tat!
Chose to link because I don’t want to resize. How serious is Tillman’s groan strain? I am looking forward to seeing him on Friday.
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
here it is
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 Aug 10, 2009 8:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Is that an arm or a leg?
The bird looks sweet
by John Stephens on Aug 10, 2009 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions
upper arm, it's like two inches big.
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 Aug 10, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Awesome
How big is it?
I don’t know much about Tillman’s strain, but it didn’t stop him from pitching this weekend so who knows. Hopefully it’ll be all good by Friday.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Can anyone please tell me
Is Twitter down again?
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
It appears so
but at least I am getting an actual twitter page that says it is down today.
by John Stephens on Aug 10, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Apparently there are some political attacks going on
against a Georgian (the country, not the state) blogger
or a mad internet-skilled sociopath.
Just because you know how to read, doesn't mean you'll like the book.
by arlingtonOsFan on Aug 10, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Still not working for me
I keep fearing that I’m blocked.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Hmm.
Still working for me, but occasionally it entirely shuts down on me, so I dunno.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
I'm guessing it finally got blocked
I knew it would happen sooner or later.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
I hear
there is a website that is basically a browser within a window. So your computer does not pick up that you are on that website. So basically, you can get on blocked sites and visit sites without your boss/company knowing. Unfortunately, I have never actually found this website although I have searched for it a few times.
by John Stephens on Aug 10, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
I've heard of that too
But I’m just not comfortable with it. I know a girl who used to use it, though. If you want I can ask her about it for you.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
If its no bother to you...
That would be great.
by John Stephens on Aug 10, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I talked to her
She said the place she used doesn’t work anymore (guess like what Phil said below). She told me if she finds a new place she’ll let me know.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Its most likely not blocked
Twitters been suffering from massive denial-of-service attacks all weekend. It seems like they’ve largely got it under control, but theres still likely some occasional outages.
I haven't been able to get in all day
Not even once. Oh well. I’ll live as long as they don’t block CC.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
what if they do...
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
REALLY OT but any horror movie buffs?
we just got cannibal holocaust and haven’t watched it yet, can anyone tell me how bad it really is gonna be because I was warned its really brutal
"We're so bad right now that for us back-to-back home runs means one today and another one tomorrow." ~ Earl Weaver
good stuff
"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 Aug 10, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
dude...
you still around? if you’re already watching, wieters help you. its fucked up. big time.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
yeah I am waiting til tonight to watch it my wife is kinda worried its gonna fuck her up
"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 Aug 10, 2009 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
I think
if I had the chance to do it over, I would not have watched it. Its not even like its a good movie or anything. Its sole value is shock, and it was just disturbing.
That being said, you already got it and I know you’re gonna want to find out for yourself. You might wanna warn the missus tho.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
to elaborate
I like gore and violence in my horror movies, but I wouldnt even say that CH is a horror movie. There’s nothing in that movie that can make you walk away from it saying “i’m glad I watched that”. They pick up a live animal (some kinda mole or rat) and gut it while its shrieking. They rape a woman with a rock (and its quite realistic). It’s not cool, it just makes you feel horrible.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
yeah from what I was told its some serious shit
not that it was a horror movie but my wife walk out of funny games which made me pretty uncomfortable
"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 Aug 10, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions
It depends on what version you have
it was released on dvd by a few different groups. Some have an animal cruelty free version on the dvd, which spares you from the real acts of killing live animals on screen, such as a targe turtle and the previously mentioned mole/rat. The animal stuff really bothered me, but the other parts weren’t exactly easy on the eyes either (although no body was actually killed in the movie, unless your version has the full “road to hell” scene where they film an actual firing squad killing prisoners).
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
Just this description
makes me very uncomfortable.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
we got it through Netflix so I am assuming it may have the animal cruelty free option
"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 Aug 10, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
if its the 25th anniversary edition
it should. There’s also a monkey scene I just remembered. Nasty stuff.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
yeah the girl I was talking to about it just told me about that scene
"We're so bad right now that for us back-to-back home runs means one today and another one tomorrow." ~ Earl Weaver
I used to like that sort of thing actually
but now I can’t even watch the commercial for the new “Final Destination” movie without getting depressed. Watching not only someone getting killed, but also the terrifying preamble to their death, closeups on their faces as they struggle to escape getting chopped up or whatever, and ultimately knowing that these people are going to die anyway – blech. I mean, I know it’s all fiction and when the director yells “Cut!”, these actors get back up and drink smoothies, but it’s just not something I like to watch.
That said, I’m a huge fan of tension and suspense. I just don’t like it when death is cheap. A great example of a gory horror film with lots of tension but without cheap death is “Audition”. I also like over-the-top absurd gore, like “Ricky-Oh – Story of Ricky”.
Audition was intense
"We're so bad right now that for us back-to-back home runs means one today and another one tomorrow." ~ Earl Weaver
Yea
I mostly like horror that I can laugh at. Im quite a big zombie buff, and while there are some “serious” zombie movies that are great, I love the over the top stuff like dead alive. now THAT is a great movie.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
I just recently saw Fido,
and was pleasantly suprise how much I liked it
"We're so bad right now that for us back-to-back home runs means one today and another one tomorrow." ~ Earl Weaver
awesome
I love that movie. Dead and Breakfast is another pretty good american
zom-com if you’re interested. Not as polished or anything, but it has its moments. Shaun of the dead obviously rules all though.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
Yeah I give it a try netflix has recomended it to me a few times
but yeah shuan of the dead is the best of that genre that I have seen
"We're so bad right now that for us back-to-back home runs means one today and another one tomorrow." ~ Earl Weaver
Another one I really liked was Behind the Mask:the rise of Leslie Vernon
I thought it was a clever idea since we have all seen those “legendary” killer movies, to take a humorous slant on how they are real people just making it seem they are super human
"We're so bad right now that for us back-to-back home runs means one today and another one tomorrow." ~ Earl Weaver
Dead Alive is awesome
If only because someone saw that and decided “this is the man i want to put in charge of Lord of the Rings.” Although I did find Meet the Feebles to be way more disturbing.
you just reminded me
I never got around to buying meet the feebles and bad taste.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
I'm on the way up for the Oakland series
I’m on the road and should be in town around 3-ish. It looks like a cold front is moving in. Glad I packed a sweater :)
Heading back to Baltimore August 10th-12th! I will sign your flat item (no personalization)
by IHeartMASN on Aug 10, 2009 10:47 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I was really hoping
that the Yanks wouldnt make the playoffs this year (again) but I guess i’ll have to settle for hoping the Sawx dont make the playoffs and maybe the Rays knock out the big boys 2 years in a row. PLEASE dont let the Yanks win a WS. I cant deal with that again. At least dont let it happen until I move out of NJ…
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
I might vomit if the Yanks win.
I think it will be quite hard to beat the Dodgers though.
by John Stephens on Aug 10, 2009 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions
how about the Phillies?
I get the feeling they’re going back. Then again, if the fish can sweep you, maybe you arent a legit WS threat.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
Yeah I'd say my big 3 favorites are
Dodgers, Phillies, Cardinals.
by John Stephens on Aug 10, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't mind the dodgers or Cards
but after the Phils won all I heard was how awesome and supreme they were, so I am glad they got one but I am not wishing for a repeat
"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 Aug 10, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I do not like the Phillies (or any philadelphia sport team)
I agree on the Dodgers and Cards too.
by John Stephens on Aug 10, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I really dont like Philly teams
but i’m kinda indifferent about the Phillies. I dont know if I could stand the Torre vs the Yanks BS that would occur if it was yanks-dodgers or the manram vs the sawx BS if it was sawx dodgers. How about a nice boring Tampa/Texas Vs. the Cards/Rockies/Giants?
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
DON'T FORGET ABOUT SAN FRAN!
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry, i zoned out after the subject line
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm becoming a closet SF fan
mostly bc/i have the freaK on my fantasy team, but now that BB is gone, what’s not to like? I think a Rangers-Giants WS isn’t that unlikely
by wishEYEhadCRABS on Aug 10, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
same
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
me too
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
its Baltimores
new virus
"Get out the rye bread and mustard, Grandma, it is grand salami time!"
by WestcoastO'sFan on Aug 10, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Dude....
how about
“Got 3E1N?” t-shirts….
by wishEYEhadCRABS on Aug 10, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I was going to get 3E1N
written under “Bergesen” if I get a t-shirt tomorrow.
by John Stephens on Aug 10, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Elias Rankings
I know this was brought up in another post, maybe the Melvin Mora one, but the list is always interesting to me. Here’s the link
Interesting to note that in the 1B/DH/OH category, Nick Markakis is the top listed player at 91.89. Good thing he’s locked up!
Of the O’s potential FAs:
Aubrey Huff – A (80)
Melvin Mora – B (68.42)
Danys Baez – None (44.275)
Mark Hendrickson – None (52.174)
Other Orioles (even though it doesn’t matter, but is interesting I think):
Adam Jones: – B
Luke Scott: – B
Brian Roberts – A
Wiggy – B
Jeremy Guthrie – B
Jim Johnson – A
It’s been mentioned on MASN that the Orioles are hoping to add in the off season a starting pitcher and a right handed bat. Since the O’s are so bad they won’t lose their first round pick if they sign a type A, they’ll lose their 2nd round pick. I believe they don’t lose anything for signing type B.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Type B
they dont lose anything, the other team just gets a supplemental pick
Actually for this reason i think that if Huff falls to type B status he may not accept arbitration from the O’s because other teams would give him better offers
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Aug 10, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
I think he’ll get more in arbitration than he would on the open market – who wants a 1b/dh that’s coming off a season where he hit .250 with 15 hrs??? Adam Dunn only got $10/year and he’s about 50 times better than Huff.
I still think he would accept arbitration
But the chance of him accepting as a type A is greater than type B because lots of teams dont want to give up draft picks especially for an Aubrey Huff.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Aug 10, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Good chance
I was just taking issue with the idea that he would get more money on the open market than in arbitration which I don’t see happening.
He would possibly get a multi-year deal
Dunn got 2/20 actually and not 1/10. Maybe that extra security is worth something more than a couple extra million to him. And if he finishes the year strong (its not over yet) then his value may jump back up to about the point where he may just leave.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Aug 10, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
lol I know he got 2/20. I didn't say he got 1/10 - I said he got $10/year.
He would have to absolutely catch fire for him to get more on the market than in arbitration. I don’t see any signs of that happening.
whoops
yea you did say 10/year, and huff has no signs of catching fire but he is traditionally better in the second half and there is plenty of season left. But yea he is looking awful now.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Aug 10, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
If I were Dunn I'd quit
if they would only pay me $10/year. That’s crap. I made more than that taking the trash out as a kid.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
anyone on right now?
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 12:30 PM EDT reply actions
Is CC still doing O's history?
I really, like that idea.
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 12:33 PM EDT reply actions
What are you talking about
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
I'm Talking about this
http://www.camdenchat.com/section/o-s-history
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 12:54 PM EDT reply actions
the reply button failed
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not a thing that is "done"
Whenever we write a story we give it a category for reference. It’s not like someone is working on a project or something.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
now i get it
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
+1 BOOSH!!
"We're so bad right now that for us back-to-back home runs means one today and another one tomorrow." ~ Earl Weaver
Check out the great article
just posted in a Fan Shot:
Baltimore Pitching is Ready to Fly
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
I find it really hard to believe that Alfredo Simon began the season in the rotation
I only sort of remember it, but it seemed sort of jumbled and hazy, like a dream.
i was actually worried when he got hurt that day in texas
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
fenway or wrigley?
my friend and i had a debate on this and i want to know your opinion?
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions
wrigley
their spearmint gum is the bomb
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
Double your pleasure.
Double your fun.
by John Stephens on Aug 10, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Baseball Prospectus interview with Matt Wieters
http://baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=9357
DL: Who have you caught that doesn’t have great stuff, but really knows how to pitch?
MW: If you look at Brad Bergesen, he’s not going to be throwing in the mid-90s. He’s not a guy who is going to blow up the radar gun, but he’s a guy who is going to work in, work out, and use his off-speed stuff. Guys like that, who keep their defense involved, and throw strikes, are going to be able to pitch for a long time.
DL: The Orioles have some great young arms coming up through the system, like Chris Tillman and Brian Matusz. Have you had much an opportunity to catch them?
MW: I have. I caught Tillman for half of last year, and the beginning of this year, and he’s got that outstanding stuff. He’s got that really very good fastball, along with a very good breaking ball. And Matusz is one of those guys who is polished. I caught him last year in the fall league, and it’s amazing how polished this guy is, just coming up out of college. He can throw his off-speed stuff when he’s behind in the count, and he’s left-handed with a fastball that he can run up there at 94 mph. That’s always going to be a good thing. I also caught Brandon Erbe and Jake Arrieta at Frederick last year, and those guys have some power arms. We have a good number of arms between Double-A and Triple-A that I think you’ll be seeing making their appearance here pretty soon. We have some real talent coming up, and I’m glad to be a part of it.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
wieters really knows what he's talking about
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
So the AC in the building is not working this week
Maintenance on water-chilled units or something. Right now the thermometer in the office here says 82.4F with 57% humidity.
Ew
I’d go home.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
I feel your pain!
I’ve got a fan going right now. My office stays right around 80. But you dont’ have to deal with 100 outside. So there’s that.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
try thinking about sam bradford
it’s worth a shot
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
O's Unis Throught Out The Year
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions
click on the picture it magically appears
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
i asked andy mcphail about that at fanfest
orange unis and the cartton bird making a comeback.
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
if i may
Jeff Zrebiec reports three Orioles have cleared waivers: "Aubrey Huff, Melvin Mora and Danys Baez, three veterans in the final guaranteed years of their contracts, have cleared waivers, according to league sources, meaning they can be traded to any club if the Orioles find a suitor.
via Masnsports.
I guess that is good and bad seeing as it would be a mighty big boon to be able to trade on of those guys now, as all their contracts run out. However because of that fact i doubt any team wants them
by WestcoastO'sFan on Aug 10, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions
this is good news
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
One thing i always wondered is
How a player passes through waivers and is then traded. I understand if needs occur due to injury in time, but if you wanted a player wouldn’t you have just claimed him on waivers and then acquire him for less since you are the only one that can acquire him?
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Aug 10, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Also
El Rocho with the lineup behind Guthrie
Brian Roberts – 2B
Nolan Reimold – LF
Adam Jones – CF
Nick Markakis – RF
Ty Wigginton – 1B
Luke Scott – DH
Melvin Mora – 3B
Matt Wieters – C
Cesar Izturis – SS
by WestcoastO'sFan on Aug 10, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions
could be melmo's last game
emphasis on the word could
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh…black hole after 6-9. Even when Wieters gets hits there will be no one on and/or he will be LOB.
by John Stephens on Aug 10, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Doesn't Hailey's comet come around every 76 years?
by John Stephens on Aug 10, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
in case don't understand him...
he’s saying that two hits by Izyy comes around as often as Haley’s commet
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Ohhhhh now I get it!!! Thanks for clarifying!!!
SARCASM
by O'sFan21 on Aug 10, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
please note the in case you don't understand part
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah we get it
The arms of tomorrow blah blah. I think that point has been hammered into the ground for the past couple weeks.
hey were'd your grand salami sig go?
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
should the o's change thier unis
and if so give me ideas for new uniform(s)
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 4:58 PM EDT reply actions
Bracket time?
No Change
Collars and Shorts
Add Feathers to Cap and Sleeves
Shiny silver futuristic unitards
by PhilR8 on Aug 10, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
what about an orange alternate and/or retro sundays
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm digging the feathers!
I would also like to suggest shorts and tank tops. For those hot summer days.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
Phil you are a hoot
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
sound like the white sox in 70's
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's a Piece I Wrote About Brad Bergesen
http://upin36011cc.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/07/brad_bergesen_the_kid_no_one_k.html
What do you think?
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 5:18 PM EDT reply actions
you would make it a picture book,
he only weighs 125?? and where is Jim Palmer, probably stuck in front of a mirror right now.
Good little bit
"Get out the rye bread and mustard, Grandma, it is grand salami time!"
by WestcoastO'sFan on Aug 10, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
thank you
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not positive, but I think 3E weighs more than 125.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
weights are always messed up
i just took the thing in front of me.
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
your
brad bergesen?
"Get out the rye bread and mustard, Grandma, it is grand salami time!"
by WestcoastO'sFan on Aug 10, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
3e's
that’s what yahoo said
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
His yahoo says 215.
Just sayin’. You probably just misread the numbers, I do that all the time.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
that's the only posible explanation
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
he wieghs
215
"Get out the rye bread and mustard, Grandma, it is grand salami time!"
by WestcoastO'sFan on Aug 10, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha, yeah, I was joking.
215-125=a 90 pound mistake.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
i'm going to guess i misread it, and thought it said 125
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
O!
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 10, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions
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