Monday Open Thread
by zknower on Aug 24, 2009 5:45 AM EDT
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Back injury sidelines O's Jones -- baltimoresun.com
Adam Jones' tight back isn't expected to be serious, but will probably keep the center fielder out of the lineup for a few days.
Trembley singles out Pie — in a good way -- baltimoresun.com
Felix Pie's recent success hasn't gone unnoticed in the O's clubhouse.
The Boss's Take - The Frederick News-Post Online
Andy MacPhail provides insight into the status of several Orioles prospects, including Billy Rowell, Caleb Joseph, and Brandon Waring.
Meredith's bonus in deal: being near home | Richmond Times-Dispatch
The Claw is happy to be back on the east coast and just a few hours from his hometown.
Cal Ripken, Jr. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Happy Birthday! to baseball's Iron Man, who turns 49 today.
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Happpyyyy Birthhhhdayyyy tooooo youuuuuuuu.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Aug 24, 2009 9:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
20 years ago today pete rose was banned from baseball
But that shouldn’t stop him from being in the Hall Of Fame.
They talk about intergity and character and you know what, not every Hall Of Famer has those.
Point and case Tyrus Cobb. He was, racist, went out of his way to injure people, hated his own teammates and on multiple occasions he went in the stand to beat up anyone who heckled him.
Meanwhile Pete Rose who was just giving himself an added reason to hope for his team to win. Yes it’s gambling yes it’s wrong. But Ty Cobb did thing a helluva thing a lot worse.
It shouldn’t matter that he was banned form Major league Baseball, because the Hall Of Fame isn’t part of the MLB. It is independent from the MLB. The fact that hee was banned shouldn’t process into the vote.
He was without any doubt one greatest hitter in the history of baseball. Like I said that whole charcter is thing BS. It doesn’t seem to matter.
Pete Rose should in the Hall Of Fame. He did things on the field that less then one percent of baseball players could do.
For those reasons Pete Rose should be in the Hall of Fame.
"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 24, 2009 10:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ty cobb...
these things you say are true, but it should be noted that he made a shitload money from baseball and also from being a seed money investor in the coca cola corp.
he established a scholarship fund that still sends disadvantaged kids to college and donated 100,000 in to establish a state of the art hospital in his home town which became the cornerstone of the ty cobb health system, a private, self sustaining non-profit health org in georgia.
pete rose has really done nothing to rehabilitate his image and has still largely denied that he did anything wrong.
(i still think he should be in the hall, mind you…)
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 24, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i never knew that about cobb
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 24, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great site called Wikipedia
You should read it sometime. Lots of great stuff.
by PhilR8 on Aug 24, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does that make up for the horrible things he did?
He beat a handicapped person for fucks sake!
by O'sFan21 on Aug 24, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm not saying he was a good guy...
just that he’s not some cartoonish pillar of evil. from what i’ve read, the handicapped guy was kind of an asshole, too.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 24, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure the handicapped guy was an asshole, but you just have to let that slide!
by O'sFan21 on Aug 24, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, no, you don't
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
by duck on Aug 24, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely not
I’d say that j.q. is probably just pointing out that there are two sides to every coin, most things aren’t black and white (no pun intended), etc. Cobb was a complex and possibly mentally ill man. I read Al Stump’s biography of him and it was fascinating. His mother shot and killed his father when Cobb was still a teenager (it’s believed that he had snuck into the bedroom after pretending to leave on a business trip, hoping to catch her in bed with another man). That’s gotta mess a guy up. Cobb also provided financially for former teammates and opponents who were down on their luck, such as catcher Mickey Cochrane.
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on Aug 24, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that book worth a read? sounds interesting.
by O'sFan21 on Aug 24, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd recommend it
Stump was actually Cobb’s ghostwriter for his memoirs in the early 60s, right at the end of his life. It took him 30 years to publish the second book, “Cobb”, which was the one I read. It’s got some amazing stories about Stump’s experiences with an old, dying Cobb; if things happened the way he claims they did, it’s amazing the author survived to tell about it.
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on Aug 24, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pete Rose who was just giving himself an added reason to hope for his team to win
What a load of horseshit. That isn’t all Pete Rose was doing.
Character comparisons don’t apply across such different eras: when Cobb was playing, baseball itself was racist; that doesn’t excuse Cobb’s behavior, but it also means that as a society we can evolve and learn from our collective history. So this tired argument that “character is BS because Cobb’s in the hall” (which you’re hardly the first person to make) doesn’t hold water.
Rose bet repeatedly on baseball (allegedly against the Reds as well—just because it wasn’t proven in a court of law doesn’t mean there isn’t substantial evidence to back this). He then lied about his actions and sued baseball for trying to uncover them. Then he agreed to the ban in return for baseball having no formal finding on him. After 15 years of denials, he decided to come clean to promote his book and timed his announcement with the announcement of that year’s HOF class. To this day has no remorse for his actions or for the tremendous the damage he has brought to the national pasttime.
Pete Rose did more to discredit that game than one-tenth of one percent of all baseball players. I’m glad he’s not in the Hall.
"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 24, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
all excellent points zk
i have no reply to that, you win the arguement
"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 24, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
Pete Rose was banned for breaking the rules. Ty Cobb, say what you want, did not break the rules. It really is as simple as that in my mind.
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 24, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My biggest problem with Rose
Is that he kept up the lie for so long, and then basically profited when he came clean. I use to believe he belong in the Hall. I would have had alot more respect for him if he just fessed up and said he made a mistake.
With that said I think a lifetime ban should be just that. When Pete Rose dies he should be up for consideration for the hall. He was the all time hits leader and belongs in, he just doesnt deserve to see it in his lifetime. Same goes for Shoeless Joe.
by edsachs1 on Aug 24, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It ain't apples and oranges
The argument comparing and weighing vices does not hold water. i.e. cheating, gambling, drinking, doing drugs, beating ladies or what have you. Though Zk makes good points about Pete Rose’s general assholishness, him not being in the hall is not about a lack of character.
Here goes:
Baseball exists because fans watch it. Fans believe in it.
An allegation against a player for throwing a game in order to reap personal financial gain is the worst possible violation. It robs fans of their stake in the game. It robs them of their faith and belief.
Pete Rose has never come close to proving he did not engage in this activity. He should never be forgiven.
by b_duardo on Aug 24, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pete Rose is in the Hall of Fame...
He just doesn’t have a plaque. I recently visited Cooperstown and was amazed at the amount of Rose material they had in the display cases (donated by Pete, of course). Memorabilia from both his Reds and Phillies incarnations. I agree with both sides of the arguments above and could go either way with Rose getting in. The kicker for me is that if they allow Roger Clemens to have a plaque they have to allow Rose to have a plaque. Period. Ditto Barry Bonds, McGwire, etc. I just read the book by the NY Daily News investigative team, American Icon, about Clemens and the other steroid/HGH/drug abusers running rampant through the record books and, as far as I’’m concerned, Clemens is as low rent as they come.
by Fred Sanford on Aug 24, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First off
Gambling isn’t wrong. What Rose did was wrong because of his position, but gambling itself isn’t wrong. It’s awesome.
And one of the biggest beefs with Rose betting on his team (eventhough he supposedly never bet against the Reds) was that it jeapordized his ability to manage objectively. An example would be that he very likely risked the health of his pitchers by leaving them in games too long when he normally would not have done so.
by VB O's Guy on Aug 24, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool O's Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5mUu4Ibed8
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 24, 2009 10:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 24, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
because i wanted to
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 24, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Insert giggle here.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Aug 24, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
half the stuff i do has strange explanations
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 24, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My second-to-last day at this job!
Whoo!
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on Aug 24, 2009 10:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what job is that
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 24, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Data researcher at US News and World Report
Basically, I collect and error-check data for the Best Colleges and Best Grad Schools rankings. It’s been a good enough job, but four years is long enough, esp. since the commute from Baltimore to Georgetown is less than ideal.
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on Aug 24, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
And I thought I had a bad commute from Columbia to Bethesda
by Johnny_S on Aug 24, 2009 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I lived in Columbia for three years
That was a slightly better commute (I took the MARC train from Laurel to Union Station and then Metroed to Foggy Bottom/GWU), but it still takes a toll.
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on Aug 24, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sadly I drive 95/495
It sucks, but its the only option I have.
by Johnny_S on Aug 24, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel your pain
Occasionally I would drive 30 min. from Columbia to Greenbelt to Metro in if I didn’t want to be bound to the train schedule. The 95/495 split is always jammed.
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on Aug 24, 2009 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its not awful tho
I hit the split around 7:30 (if I don’t hit snooze too many times).
What is really going to suck, in a few days coming, is the lane shift at the ICC. People are going to be slamming on their breaks because they are too dumb to figure out you follow the lines and not try to drive where the old lanes went.
by Johnny_S on Aug 24, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i live in columbia!
"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 24, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where at? I am over by Hammond High school, right off 32 near the 32/29 intersection.
by Johnny_S on Aug 24, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
huntington
so where like 5 minutes away from each other
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 24, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weird. Once you hit 21 we can go get a beer over at Michael’s for the game. Haha
by Johnny_S on Aug 24, 2009 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i went there once
HORRIBLE SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 24, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great bar on thursday nights though.
by Johnny_S on Aug 24, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'll take your word for it
since i’m not going to a bar anytime soon
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 24, 2009 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I went there for Karaoke once
or maybe not. I lived in Ellicott City for two years
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Aug 24, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have karaoke on Sunday nights, I think? Something like that.
by Johnny_S on Aug 24, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe you guys could hang out
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Aug 24, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
False.
No need to call Chris Hansen.
by Johnny_S on Aug 24, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who is chris hansen?
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 24, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm not sure how to respond to that
"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 24, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't
That’s why we aren’t hanging out like Stacey sarcastically suggested.
by Johnny_S on Aug 24, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
now i understand
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 24, 2009 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was being sincere!
You could be his mentor
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Aug 24, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't i can have a mentor who roots for the steelers
:)
"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 24, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
correction
i don’t think i can have a mentor who roots for the steelers
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 24, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mentor for what?
Besides holding this job for 8 months I am pretty much a degenerate.
by Johnny_S on Aug 24, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just have a seat right over there
Would you like some cookies?
by PhilR8 on Aug 24, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i always want cookies
"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 24, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yikes that is an awful commute
Do you metro to foggy bottom and then walk? After all that time on the MARC?
I saw the US News rankings just came out… my school’s been in the same spot for the last 3 years, ie we haven’t moved up, I blame you ;) Kidding, kidding
by O Nina on Aug 24, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't blame me
My own school just climbed into the 2nd tier of liberal arts colleges. ;)
Yeah, I’m on the MARC for an hour, the Metro for 20 minutes, and it’s another 15 to walk from Foggy Bottom to my office on Thomas Jefferson St. So nearly 2 hours one way. Very much looking forward to driving to Woodlawn instead.
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on Aug 24, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh that sounds awful
I’m not a fan of taking public transportation. I mean, in theory I am, it seems just dandy. But I got this idea that I’d take the light rail from my house to work awhile back and it was ridiculous. It turned my 15 minute commute into 45. I don’t care about the environment THAT much.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Aug 24, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i won 500 bucks for caring about the enviroment, so you never know
looooooooooooooooooong story
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 24, 2009 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations!
I hope you’ll savor your last few days on the MARC
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Aug 24, 2009 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone going ravens vs jets
or just watching
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 24, 2009 11:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll probably keep an eye on it
In between the O’s game and Monday Night RAW. I’m a busy man, haha.
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on Aug 24, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you catch SummerSlam last night?
Wherein Jeff Hardy and CM Punk killed it and everything else kind of sucked…
"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 Aug 24, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did not see it
But I’m not surprised by that recap. Punk-Taker should be an interesting feud.
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on Aug 24, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, it should
i heard ziggler/mysterio was good, but didn’t tune into the stream until right after that match ended
"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 Aug 24, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i have this weird feeling someone going bust sanchez' knee
i don’t know why.
"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 24, 2009 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
best basebal movie ever?
(watch philR8 will say bracket time)
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 24, 2009 11:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love A League of Their Own
Best Tom Hanks role ever. If it weren’t for that cringe-inducing Madonna monologue about how she’s never going back to the strip clubs, it would be even better.
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on Aug 24, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the best line
hanks to an ump: y’know you look like a pen-s with a hat on.
"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 24, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"You misunderstood me!"
“…I can’t believe no one’s ever told you that!”
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on Aug 24, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
rotflmao
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 24, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as you turn it off before the Old Ladies at Cooperstown part
It’s fantastic.
by PhilR8 on Aug 24, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bad news bears
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 24, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
for sure
good thing they made a remake…
"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel
by swilhelmross on Aug 24, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah...
ridiculous. not bad at all as far as remaked go, but wholly unnecessary. btw, i dig your avatar. judge smails is a hero of mine.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 24, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what is your j.q?
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 24, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what about the two kevin costner movies
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 24, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I assume you mean Field of Dreams and Bull Durham?
Both very good. He had a third – For the Love of the Game. As Bill Simmons said, that’s a perfectly good baseball movie if only you could cut out all of the relationship crap with Kelly Preston.
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by Brotz13 on Aug 24, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yah
the names slipped out of my mind
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 24, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bull durham is awesome...
filed of dreams (to me) is sort of meh. i mean both movies have a lot of overly sentimental content in terms of quantifying the mystique and lore of baseball, but bull durham catches the visceral side too and is also just damn funny and eminently quotable.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 24, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
quotes
http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Bull_Durham
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 24, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually
didn’t think For the Love of the Game was that bad. Not great or anything, but not bad.
by O'sFan21 on Aug 24, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
plus I’m a total Sam Raimi apologist, so…
by PhilR8 on Aug 24, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My wife
had never seen it so we watched the other night. Not bad for a chick flick disguised as a baseball movie.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Aug 24, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kevin is great in Mr. Brooks
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sandlot
takes the cake for me. Hands down.
Others: Field of Dreams, Rookie of the Year, A League of Their Own, Majoir League.
There is another, I cannot remember the name of, that I liked. It was about a father and his child who go into witness protection and are moved. The kid had finished little league last year, but when he got his new identity it listed him as a year younger, so he got another year in little league. He ends up dominating pitching and hitting and takes his team to the little league WS. Great movie.
by Johnny_S on Aug 24, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's one were a kid become manager of the twinkies
can’t find the name
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 24, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Little Big League
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 24, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Little Big League
Less good also amusing is Rookie of the Year
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Aug 24, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Little Big League
A totally guilty pleasure for me. Especially all of the cameos by major leaguers (Griffey, Palmeiro, Mickey Tettleton, etc.). The scene where a pissed-off Billy (main character) makes Berman look like a clown is worth your time.
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on Aug 24, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
plus the main charcter is a year younger then 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 24, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so i can relate
"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 24, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that where the kid owns a team or something?
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
His grandfather (I think or uncle?) dies and leaves the team to him. So he makes himself the Manager. I think that is the plot.
by Johnny_S on Aug 24, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I went to see it in the theater
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about 'The Natural'
Not saying it’s the best…just suprised no one has mentioned it….
by NewYorkOriole on Aug 24, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would put The Natural in my top 3-4.
major league is a clear winner for me followed by 8 men out and then some combination of sandlot, the natural, field of dreams
by O'sFan21 on Aug 24, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about the Fan with Wesley Snipes
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I watch it every time it's on tv, but it's only ok.
He’s obviously supposed to be Bonds right??
by O'sFan21 on Aug 24, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In between skinny bonds and way juiced Bonds.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s bad enough you two basically have the same name, but it’s doubly confusing when you talk back and forth.
by Johnny_S on Aug 24, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just watch for the F word, one easy way to tell us apart
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so true
"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 24, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a fan of Bang the Drum Slowly
Maybe not the best, but different and good.
by Joltin Joe Orsulak on Aug 24, 2009 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think
that Andy’s idea of a change of scenery for Billy Rowell will be a promotion to Bowie. So long you epic failure.
What a sorry shit ass…poor high school phenom couldn’t adjust to minor league pitching I guess. To make things worse, many around him have spoken of a poor work ethic and consistently negative attitude. Go away Bill, you are no longer welcome here…
by sickuvitall on Aug 24, 2009 11:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think a demotion to Delmarva would be a better change of scenery for Rowell. The demotion after already repeating Frederick should hurt his pride and may be a wake up call for him.
by edsachs1 on Aug 24, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We don't want him back!
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
by duck on Aug 24, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For Twitter folks
If you’re not already following Keith Law (keithlaw), I seriously recommend it. He was at Coors Field over the weekend, and posted the following:
“So glad I flew 1750 miles to watch Adam Eaton throw his 85 mph nothingball.”
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on Aug 24, 2009 12:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
keith law is awesome
he loves matt wieters!
"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 24, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All good people love Matt Wieters
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on Aug 24, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so true
"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 24, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another one
After Youkilis argued a called strike three last night:
“Youkilis might have a valid complaint there. I’m surprised he didn’t throw his helmet at the ump.”
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on Aug 24, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
I mean, little 20-year-old Rick Porcello took Youk down. I get the sense that Kevin’s all bark and no bite.
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on Aug 24, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keith Law posts great stuff
His tweets were awesome during the Red Sox-Tigers brawl. Sadly my work has decided to block twitter, the jerks.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Aug 24, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, that stuff was good
i love it when people call out umps, they are so out of the public spotlight in baseball its a joke
"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel
by swilhelmross on Aug 24, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was funny...
during sox v. yankees this w/e mccarver was talking about how youk had blossomed into such a great hitter…i dunno, i mean he’s already kind of old. he’s certainly got a great eye, but he’s more millar 2.0, no?
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 24, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Today is a monumentous occassion
It’s my 18th anniversary.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
by duck on Aug 24, 2009 12:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
happy anniversary!
"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 24, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
aw, geez...
congrats!
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 24, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats
Today makes a month for my new gf and I. This is generally around the time they start looking for an out.
by Johnny_S on Aug 24, 2009 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you need to get her to make the noise*
*oooooooold eddie murphy reference
"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 24, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
I didn’t know guys kept track of the one-month mark. ARE ALL THE STEREOTYPES WRONG?!?!?
by O Nina on Aug 24, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see, and where are these fellows??
I just broke up with a guy for several reasons, but I should have seen the signs when he acted all weird and intimidated when it became clear I knew far more about baseball than he did. Stereotype!
by O Nina on Aug 24, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I can't talk sports with a guy
thats a no go for me. I also shouldn’t know more about cars then you either, but I work in the auto industry, so that makes a difference.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worst mistakes I made
Dating girls who were not fans of the Steelers and/or fans of opposing teams. Then when I ask them about their team they know nothing and refuse to watch Steeler games with me.
I am sure the same would apply for the Os, but all the ex-gfs were either Os fans or did not have a team.
by Johnny_S on Aug 24, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's the old addage
friends don’t let friends date steeler fans!
"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 24, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We don't have to like the same teams
But please know something.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe it was the fact that they knew nothing that irked me. “Oh you are a Ravens fan, so do you think Flacco will have a sophomore slump?” Her: “What’s a Flacco?”
by Johnny_S on Aug 24, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I hate when people say their a fan but have no clue.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
rotflmao
whats a roethlisberger?
"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 24, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny little story
I called my buddy the other day because i couldn’t think of the name of those fat heads stickers. me “don’t you have a Roethlisberger one of those things” him " yeah, a fat head" me “THATS iT” him " yeah I have one and some chick is hanging on his dick and his achilles is hanging out"
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I could live with a fan of an opposing team for a while
I’ve never dated a girl who gave a damn about any sport, and in fact tended to be mocked for my passion about the Os and Ravens. My last girlfriend viewed sports as some “tool of the patriarchy” (to be honest, I stopped listening after a while). I wish I was making this up.
So in some ways any girl who has some passion for baseball or the NFL (preferably both) would be cool, even if it is a fan of the MFY or the PHN or the Patriots or something. But I’d probably sing a different tune if I actually dated one.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Aug 24, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think I would care....
I actually dislike every other sport than baseball – I find most of them boring (weird, I know). It’s totally cool that my girlfriend is an Orioles fan, and it’s really cool that she knows what I mean when I talk baseball, but I don’t know if I would care that much. Plus, she’s way more into football than me. Kinda funny, actually. I rooted for the Steelers against the Ravens just to tick her off, which also makes her really cute. :-) I really don’t care about football – it doesn’t interest me at all….
by NewYorkOriole on Aug 24, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tire
of my wife asking “Who is that?” Everytime someone comes to bat or the show them in a close up. So I’d prefer her to either A. know enough not to ask or B. not care enough to ask.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Aug 24, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and it’s nice she knows enough that it’s actually enjoyable to explain to her what she doesn’t understand….
by NewYorkOriole on Aug 24, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I obviously really like baseball, so my girlfriend has been trying to get into baseball it. But when it comes down to it, I’d almost rather she didn’t – it’s like, sometimes she’ll ask “Who won the Orioles game?” but I know she really doesn’t care who won the Orioles game. She just wants to make conversation. I mean, God forbid that my girlfriend wants to talk to me, but I just don’t like it. It seems phony. I could teach her about it, I guess (blech), but if she’s gonna get into it, she should want to get into it on her own, right? Otherwise it’s me talking to her just for the sake of me talking to her.
by PhilR8 on Aug 24, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FACT: Boys are silly
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Aug 24, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Least we don’t have cooties (coodies?)
by Johnny_S on Aug 24, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
+100000000000000000000000000
"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 24, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I beg to differ
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Aug 24, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i beg differ that you beg to differ
"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 24, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
have no idea what that means
"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 24, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yah we don't have cooties!
"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 24, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I tell my 9th graders every year...
Girls are weird, boys are stupid.
None of the changes until at least age 30.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
by duck on Aug 24, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty wise as far as being in a relationship go
I know that little things matter, ESPECIALLY when the girl says “don’t worry about it” or “i don’t care”. She means she does care and wants me to worry about it.
by Johnny_S on Aug 24, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To quote Homer Simpson (as is my wont)
“If a woman says nothing’s wrong, then EVERYTHING is wrong. If she says everything is wrong, then EVERYTHING is wrong. And if she says something isn’t funny…you better not laugh like hell.”
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
by Brotz13 on Aug 24, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you seem to enjoy quoting homer
"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 24, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is a Simpsons quote for nearly every conceivable situation in life
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Aug 24, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s probably because it has been on TV for 50 years
by Johnny_S on Aug 24, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just walk around
singing “spider pig, spider pig, does whatever a spiderpig does.”
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Aug 24, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i went to Catholic school
in like 5th grade we had a dress down day and this one kid wore the “i’m Bart Simpson, who the Hell are you?” really funny stuff at that time.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm sure that went well
"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 24, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My sister wore that shirt to King's Dominion
We were probably in like 6th grade, and the guys at the gate made her cover the word hell with a piece of tape.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Aug 24, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was the Cool shirt at that time.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YAYYYY!
Tip of the hat to Mrs Duck
"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 24, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dinner tonight at the Dunes Manor
overlooking the beach in OC. I’m a romantic guy, despite what you will read further down this thread.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
by duck on Aug 24, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't move in August, It Sucks Ass!
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"I'm a Country Boy"- ......Alan Jackson
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 1:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm guessing you moved in august
"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 24, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As we speak I am moving
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good luck with the heat/humidity.
Where you moving to/from?
by Johnny_S on Aug 24, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Staying in York Pa
Moving about 5 miles, but it still sucks. I had a slumlord that I couldn’t take anymore.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I rode my bike to York just yesterday
We dawdled around York College and the Rutters that’s right next to it. We were then going to head north, but there was a storm rolling in (or so it seemed), so it was a nice excuse for us to skip the ghetto….
by PhilR8 on Aug 24, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From where?
Come on now, the Ghetto?
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maryland, but just south of the Mason Dixon
it was 44 miles round trip.
And yeah, York College is nice, but the surrounding neighborhoods… perhaps the word “ghetto” is a little insensitive. I’ll just say that the surrounding neighborhoods are really really crappy.
by PhilR8 on Aug 24, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah the city
has gotten pretty nasty. Right across fromthe college is the rich peeps though.
and damn 44 miles on a bike. Motor or pedal?
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pedal
I like bikes, although you might not be able to tell by looking at me…
by PhilR8 on Aug 24, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not a bad place to live
an hour to b-more and 2 to philly. close to harrisburg too.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
an it's the unoffcial capital of birdland
"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 24, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you been to a revolution game there in York?
I hear that its a great stadium, never been though..
July 29th What a GREAT day for pitching! Chris Tillman makes his MLB debut, and the Phillies get Cliff Lee, who just won a Cy young Award! SWEET!
by phillybmore on Aug 24, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I LOVE it
It is a great stadium and its fairly cheap. M, T and W you get a lawn seat for a $1. I do that and then just grab a seat anywhere. Plus theres the downtown playground my daughter loves.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know what sucks? planning a wedding
by O'sFan21 on Aug 24, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't say I've ever had that joy
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have heard this,
because at least 4 people in my office are engaged and in the planning stages and it is all. they. ever. talk. about.
by O Nina on Aug 24, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All for one damn day
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of my coworker's fiancee
got a $6,000 wedding dress.
by O Nina on Aug 24, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
O my, thats crazy
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait till they have kids...
they will want that 6,000 back!
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's another thing.
The money involved is just mind-blowing. I caught myself the other day saying that an additional $2,000 for a cocktail hour on the roof deck wasn’t a big deal. Then I was like “Wait what?”
by O'sFan21 on Aug 24, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was best man at a $30K+ wedding last year
and my brother is having an even more extravagant wedding this November. Also gonna be best man.
It’s really a ridiculous amount of money to spend – I mean, just give me that money for a down payment on a house – but since it wasn’t my money, I enjoyed every cent. Weddings rule as long as you aren’t the ones getting married.
by PhilR8 on Aug 24, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
$6K, 6 nights in Jamaica, all the rum you can drink, do whatever you want, no entertaining…definitely worth it. Plus, I downed 5 beers at the bar before our ceremony. wore a tan suit with flip flps on the beach.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Aug 24, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got drunk before the best man speech
worked like a charm, too
by PhilR8 on Aug 24, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was mildy buzzed...
just enough, to not worry about the crowd, but not so much that i was all, “this guy…he’s the fuckin guy!”
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 24, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was a little more than mildly buzzed
but nowhere near sloshed
by PhilR8 on Aug 24, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See that sounds wonderful
Honestly all the hoopla and money is so unnecessary in my opinion.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Aug 24, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was really awesome.
I felt a little bad b/c my mom was bummed for a few days but we came back and dressed up for a reception and she was good with it.
I mean, we laid around the beach for two days, got married, went horseback riding, climbed Dune’s river falls, rafted a river, went shopping, and didn’t have to coordinate with anyone.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Aug 24, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See we thought about doing something like that.
With a small destination sort of thing and then a reception back home, but if you’re going to have a reception anyway how’s it really any different? That’s what costs all the money…
by O'sFan21 on Aug 24, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our reception was really small…no alcohol, come and go, finger foods, cake…
keep it simple.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Aug 24, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I think that kind of thing isn’t on the table for us. Her family has certain ideas about what a wedding should be.
by O'sFan21 on Aug 24, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they're ponying up then ehhh...you konw...whatever.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Aug 24, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree Stacey
My brothers getting married later this year, 300 people!!! are there!! He says he wants a huge party..Didn’t get a total cost, but I know its not cheap!!
At my wedding we had 15 people. We wanted something small with close family and friends so we went to Disney World and got married. it was only $4.500 FOR EVERYTHING I personally think big weddings are way overated, but hey whatever works. At least my oldest son will look very nice as a ring bearer
July 29th What a GREAT day for pitching! Chris Tillman makes his MLB debut, and the Phillies get Cliff Lee, who just won a Cy young Award! SWEET!
by phillybmore on Aug 24, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
man
think of all the things you could buy for $6K that are better than a dress.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Aug 24, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And not just any dress,
but a dress that you’ll never wear again after that one day!
by O Nina on Aug 24, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel bad now
Congrats on your engagement!
by O Nina on Aug 24, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't feel bad
I announced it deep in the middle of a gamethread I think. thanks though!
by O'sFan21 on Aug 24, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So don't
I’m not saying don’t get married. I’m saying don’t get bogged down by details that, I’m guessing, you couldn’t really care less about.
You’re the guy, just get a tux that fits and show up. She may ask you your opinion on stuff, but it’s simply her way of getting you to agree to how awesome her ideas are.
You have 3 jobs, my man:
1) On time
2) In a tux
3) Sober
and #3 isn’t always mandatory.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
by duck on Aug 24, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
Yeah I’m trying to follow that advice, but she keeps wanting to discuss it with me and for me to have opinions on shit that I don’t have opinions on.
by O'sFan21 on Aug 24, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When we built our house
I told her that she could do whatever she wanted and that I’d speak up if I didn’t like. I pick out two things I think. Lights in the garage and the outdoor fan on th eback porch. That’s how the wedding worked too. Where do you want me to stand and what do you want me to wear?
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Aug 24, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Repeat after me:
“Whatever you want, hon. I trust you on this.”
As I told her when I painted the bedroom, "You’re gonna notice it everytime you walk in this room if you don’t like the color. Me? I’m gonna think, “Wow, that’s kinda ugly,” then grab the TV remote. So tell me what color you want. "
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
by duck on Aug 24, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
duck!
How was school today? The kiddies aren’t back yet, right?
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Aug 24, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was kinda lazy
Too much catching up with collegues and not enough lesson planning.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
by duck on Aug 24, 2009 4:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Who said this quote?
I’d play for half my salary if I could hit in this dump all the time.
Should be easy.
"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 24, 2009 3:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
his name is my name too
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i would hate to write that on any sort of regisitration form
"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 24, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
please tell me you know the real answer
"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 24, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
George Herman
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/g/georgeherm334791.html
"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 24, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we have a winnnnneeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrr
"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 24, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHOO HOO!
"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 24, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ralph kiner quotes
If Casey Stengel were alive today, he’d be spinning in his grave.
On Fathers Day, we again wish you all happy birthday.
Solo homers usually come with no one on base.
Don Sutton lost thirteen games in a row without winning a ballgame.
The Hall of Fame ceremonies are on the thirty-first and thirty-second of July.
The Mets have gotten their leadoff batter on only once this inning.
The reason the Mets have played so well at Shea this year is they have the best home record in baseball.
"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 24, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Reimold looks like a young Cal
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anita Marks says
Adam Jones back in the lineup tonight.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
by duck on Aug 24, 2009 4:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
i have to get this of my chest
i hate Anita Marks, she just dwells on one subject forever and ever. She wants Troy Smith to be the Ravens starter!
I’d rather Jeremy Conn and Ken Wienmann and Scott and Anita at the 5 o’clock hour.
"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 24, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
grrrrr....
I set my lineup in fantasy baseball today for ht erest of the week with AJ on the bench b/c of ht einjury (not that he’s been tearing it up anyway.) But he’s my Utility guy and now Jack Cust is my Util guy for the week.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by BPinOK on Aug 24, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anita Marks says wrong
Roch has the real line-up
"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 Aug 24, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
she doesn't know what she's talking about when it comes to sports
"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 24, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't stand Anita
She can go drink her orange crush somewhere else in my book.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy Birthday Cal!
Gotta run and get dinner, but wanted to share this, i’ll eventually get a photobucket account, happy Birthday cal!
July 29th What a GREAT day for pitching! Chris Tillman makes his MLB debut, and the Phillies get Cliff Lee, who just won a Cy young Award! SWEET!
by phillybmore on Aug 24, 2009 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How cute is your little guy..AWWW
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
by O's21girl on Aug 24, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank You
Its the greatest thing in the world to be able to raise your boys to love something that you do such as baseball. My mom raised me and my brother and sister and always had us watching baseball, and now to pass that on to my boys it is just awesome.
July 29th What a GREAT day for pitching! Chris Tillman makes his MLB debut, and the Phillies get Cliff Lee, who just won a Cy young Award! SWEET!
by phillybmore on Aug 24, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry this is the link
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=83803&l=2c5d3e1472&id=100000013400885
Great picture
July 29th What a GREAT day for pitching! Chris Tillman makes his MLB debut, and the Phillies get Cliff Lee, who just won a Cy young Award! SWEET!
by phillybmore on Aug 24, 2009 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just looked
PhiIR8 currently has commented a thousand times on CC
"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 24, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3000 times not 1000
my bad
"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 24, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wellllll.
Don’t those cats looked THRILLED to be in the hands of Rich Hill?
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Aug 24, 2009 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No, but thats ok
it was for a charity calender right?
July 29th What a GREAT day for pitching! Chris Tillman makes his MLB debut, and the Phillies get Cliff Lee, who just won a Cy young Award! SWEET!
by phillybmore on Aug 24, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was being sarcastic.
But yeah, it’s in that pet calender the Orioles are putting out.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Aug 24, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I trust Reimold is posing with a gazelle
and I will think of others for other players, ha.
Wigginton obv with a pig, Mora with a hyena (loud and annoying), Wieters with an eagle (perfect and majestic), Jones with a thoroughbred, Nick with a Greyhound, Cesar with a Tarsier (just because)
by Timmy L. on Aug 24, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha I had to look up Tarsier
bizarre little creatures!
by O Nina on Aug 24, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHAHA.
I google-imaged Tarsier and burst of laughing when I imagined Cesar holding one. Can you imagine? Well, apparently I CAN imagine. And it’s hilarious. I ought to photoshop one of them into a picture with Cesar. It’d be fun.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Aug 24, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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