Thursday's Bird Droppings
by zknower on Aug 27, 2009 5:45 AM EDT
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Kudos and thanks to duck and Stacey who found so many articles for me that I had very few to add!
Orioles looking at ways to save young starters' arms -- baltimoresun.com
The four rookies in the rotation - Chris Tillman, Brian Matusz, David Hernandez and Jason Berken - will be nearing uncharted territory in innings pitched. Tillman, 21, has thrown 132 innings between the major and minor leagues this year. His career professional high is 135 2/3 , last year at Double-A Bowie.
The Toy Department: A successful September or the No. 1 overall pick?
Dan Connolly wonders if the O's should have the #1 overall draft slot in their sights.
The Toy Department: Catching Up With ... former Oriole Mike Devereaux
He hit the Orioles’ first-ever home run at Camden Yards in 1992, but that poke is long forgotten. What Baltimore fondly recalls of Mike Devereaux is his game-winning homer in the summer of 1989 during the Orioles’ improbable pennant run
Battery disagreements reach public eye | MLB.com: News
When all is said and done on the subject, most pitchers and catchers will agree on the most significant point of all -- the pitcher has to throw the pitch he has the most confidence throwing. "I never pressed a pitcher to throw a pitch he didn't want to throw," said Rick Dempsey, a veteran of 24 Major League seasons and now an announcer for the Baltimore Orioles.
Funny, The Deity never actually played for Delmarva ...
Friday, September 4th Royal Plus Disaster Kleenup and the Shorebirds will be giving away the Matt Wieters Bobblehead to the first 1,000 fans through the gates! The bobblehead features the Orioles Top Prospect in his Frederick Keys Jersey from his stint with them last season.
Keys' 2B Ryan Adams suspended for rest of 2009 - MASNsports.com
Adams, the Orioles 2nd round draft pick in 2006, was suspended for disciplinary reasons.
Boone MLB's feel good story of the year - examiner.com
Regardless of his history, it's hard not to root for Aaron Boone as he attempts to play baseball again after open heart surgery.
Veterans to be honored at Saturday's Orioles game | catholicreview.org
The Baltimore Orioles will honor over 650 veterans during pre-game ceremonies, and all veterans and active duty military can purchase tickets for $5.
Delmarva Shorebirds Trainer is Trainer of the Year for SAL
The Delmarva Shorebirds are pleased to reveal that Shorebirds Athletic Trainer Aaron Scott was named the South Atlantic League Trainer of the Year. The Delmarva Shorebirds have now had the ... Trainer of the Year for three straight years.
On this date in 1982, Rickey Henderson broke Lou Brock's 1974 single season record of 118 stolen bases.
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Love the Devo story
That catching up series the Sun does is one of my favorites.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
they should do catching up with david segui
or jay gibbons
/sarcasim/
"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 27, 2009 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions
though, actually...
segui first came up w/ the o’s and was a pretty decent player on some of those early johnny oates teams.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 27, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
dont have a source for it...
but just heard on “The Fan” that Juan Samuel ripped into Orioles for all of their baserunning errors.
i paraphrase here:
“these guys are major leaguers and they shouldnt be doing that. At least I think they are major leaguers - actually some of them shouldnt be”
HAHAHA
Really?
So it’s not you standing there at 3rd saying “GO GO GO” and watching them be out by a mile at the plate, Juan? That’s not you? They make other mistakes on the base-paths, for sure. But there have been far too many outs at home this season.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
F-u Juan...
Your supposed to be in charge there asshole…
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
Agreed
Samuel has blown it a few times sending runners who had no chance
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!
Here's the baserunning story
I’d clipped it for tomorrow, but here goes:
“For some reason, they’re not processing it,” said Samuel, who has served as the Orioles’ base running coach the past three seasons. “It’s just a lack of concentration, because they know. They are major league players, or at least we think some of them are. To me, some of them are not. Some of them to me have to be thankful that expansion came because some of them wouldn’t be here. Some of the stuff that you see them do is not OK. You’re going to tell me that they are in the big leagues and don’t know how to run the bases?”
While Trembley said he took full responsibility, he also said he “doesn’t buy” the theory that bad base running is entirely the fault of the manager and coaching staff.
“You don’t have a little sound piece in somebody’s helmet out there,” said Trembley, who described the state of base running in the majors as “atrocious.” "Base running is instinct, base running is anticipation, base running is the score, the situation, the number of outs, how important is my run and who’s on deck. It’s all instincts. The coach doesn’t tell you when to go and when to stop. It’s too late. When you’re out there playing this game, you’re on your own. All of that stuff is predetermined.
Here’s the link from my iPhone:
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 27, 2009 8:44 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I have a tiny, tiny iota of sympathy for Samuel
in that it is pretty clear that baserunning isn’t emphasized as much as it used to be, and that players have little financial incentive to really work at it. But throwing the players under the bus like that (am I reading in too much to think that he’s talking about Pie when he says “some of them are not” major leaguers?), along with the results the past couple of years, really should get him good and fired.
by Joltin Joe Orsulak on Aug 27, 2009 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions
RE: Dave's comments
I partially agree (or partially disagree, depending on how you look at it). He’s right that there are guys who have the instincts to be great base runners and guys who don’t. But there is a difference in the guy who instinctively knows when he can stretch to another base or when he can get a great lead on the pitcher, and basic, fundamental mistakes. A lot of the errors the Orioles make are the fundamental ones. Those things can be taught, and should be in the minor leagues. We have no idea what’s being taught and how much of it just isn’t be absorbed by individual players.
The best base runners on this team are Nick Markakis, Nolan Reimold and Brian Roberts. None is the fastest on the team but they have very good instincts. Brian had that brain fart on the pop up a few games ago, but it was isolated. Izzy seems to be a good base runner as well. Maybe the minor leagues are doing something right since those guys came up with the O’s (although forever ago for Brian). Who knows what Felix Pie learned in another system, who knows what Adam Jones learned in another system (or even Luke for that matter). I don’t think it’s ridiculous to think the Orioles coaching staff should work with them on getting better.
As for Samuel’s comment about some of them not being major leaguers, I think that’s pretty classless. You can think that all you want in private, but it can’t be good for the team to be saying that to the press. I think Samuel is probably scared for his job. I can’t even think of who he’s talking about, honestly. Does he think Felix Pie doesn’t belong on a major league roster? If so he’s sick in the head. Michael Aubrey perhaps. Melvin Mora but he’s not a minor leaguer, he’s just a should be retired player.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Aug 27, 2009 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Great observation.
No doubt a difference between everyone knowing basic baserunning, and the people who can excel at more of the advanced stuff (like you mentioned stretching out the extra base, heads up steals when a balls in the dirt, etc, but oversliding bags, and not having a clue where the ball is on a hit and run or steal seems pretty basic).
I am in the camp that doesnt think Pie tagging on that foul pop up was that bad at all. I think more often than not the way that plays out he is on third if either Mauer makes the grab, or they dont whip their head around to catch him. In any case for Trembley and Samuel to make those snide comments over and over again about him I thought was pretty unwarranted. I would have more of an issue with that hit and run ball (or steal if you want to call it that). He had no idea where the ball was. In any case, I think you are seeing the desperate reaches of a coaching staff that sees the end in sight….
I think they should all be demoted to AA except maybe Kranitz.
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
the audacity of juan samuel...
seriously…who the hell does he think he is passing judgment like that? his own mlb career can be described as mediocre offensively, at best, and downright putrid defensively. get a clue, bud!
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 27, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions
wiggy is actually a decent baserunner
"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel
by swilhelmross on Aug 27, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I really hate stuff like this...
Both Trembley and Samuel give numerous, “I accept responsibility, but it’s not my fault” quotes in this article. It’s B.S. either accept responsibility or defend yourself. Don’t “accept responsibility” and simultaneously attempt to shift blame. It’s insulting.
I hope they are both gone at the end of the season.
"If you know how to cheat, start now." - Earl Weaver
+1 for sure...
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
I'm glad to see aaron freaking boone
recovering form heart surgery.
He sure has an interesting life story.
"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 27, 2009 9:31 AM EDT reply actions
so why you call him that way?
Why not just Aaron Boone? I know that your 13 but can you be less of an ass? My sister is 15 and my daughter is 5. Thery both have more respect then you.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
LOL.... are you both coming to Os night? Please say yes
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh I am!!!! I am bringing my K-gartener
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
Fly Eagles Fly... on the road to victorrrry
Fight Eagles Fight…. score a touchdown 1, 2 (1..2..3.)
Hit em lowww… hit em high!
Watch our Eagles fly….
Fly Eagles Fly, on the ROAD TO VICTORY
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLESSSS!!! I used to love that after every score at the link…
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Love it. Thanks man. Go Maclin and oh Hell Vick!!!!!!!!!!!!
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
I know how many people hate him.
please give him a chance
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
I went to every Eagles home game for two years
We worked security at the games and it was freaking great.
We pretty much faced the game and watched every play and broke up
all the horrible Philly drunken fights. But there were like 2-3 of us per section, so when a fight went down all the security from the sections would come crashing over and there would be like 10 of us dragging some 300 pound drunk down to the courthouse while the crowd cheered.
Good times.
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I do miss the judge!
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
Diiiie Eagles Diiie!
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
+10
"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 27, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
if you insulted the steeelers you would of gotten
+10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
"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 27, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
insults are the sincerest form of flattery
by John Stephens on Aug 27, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Please learn to speak, my daughter just started K-garten today
and I can guarantee she is smarter then you! Ha ha.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
He was referring to Aaron Boone
the way that Red Sox fans refer to him due to his HR against them in the postseason.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
correct
he’s known as Aaron F*%$ing Boone to RedSox fans. Hell, even Yankees fans know him by that because of what he did to the Sox. Cut the kid some slack.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
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 27, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
he's known as aaron fucking boone to sox fans
thats exactly why we o’s fans should not use the same terminology
by twistedlogic on Aug 27, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
which is to say...
“smarter than you.”
1933 was a bad year
by Senatorrosewater on Aug 27, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Veterans Honored
I am active duty military and have done my tour in Iraq as well as other places. I always am a little annoyed when I got to an Orioles game or a Wizards game and one 20-year old douche bag is singled out in a VIP section and given the red carpet because he just returned from overseas while hundreds of us in the stands who have been in the same position join in the applause for him.
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mean to dishoner “his” service, but to single out 1 guy when we’ve had over 140,000 in Iraq and maybe half that in Afghanistan now seems ridiculous to me.
That being said, it seems the Orioles are doing it right here by collecting over 650 vets and not singling out one kid navy kid who is tanked in his uniform by the third inning.
Ok…. sorry for the rant. Any thoughts? Maybe I’m just jealous… lol
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 9:38 AM EDT reply actions
i've never thought about it that way
"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 27, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Its probably just over sensitive...
I just would like to see more of these venues do the $5 military appreciation night…. like the ticket deal and focus on the collective contribution of the military rather than singling out one kid and giving him the keys to the city when tons of us put in the same effort.
Ah well….
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I think the $5 military appreciation....
….should be every night. Or at least once a week.
And I thank you for your service as well.
"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
I would just take $5 off a ticket and let people sit where they want.
I was stationed in Jersey for 5 years and the yankees at their old stadium had free admission to week night games for active duty military. I dont think it was widely publicized, but I and some friends went up there on occasion and got right in (albeit nosebleed seats).
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
+1 for your service!
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
By the way...
I say that to say the Orioles are doing a good job with this event based on the mass quantity of vets and ticket deal.
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions
I feel you on that
But I am sure if you told them you were there, they’d acknowledge you and probably upgrade your seats.
Its just nice for us non-military folk to see a face to that military name and cheer for them.
by John Stephens on Aug 27, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Let them know we appreciate yours and all the military’s service.
by John Stephens on Aug 27, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions
the nats did that with 7 or 8 guys
5 minute standing 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 27, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions
it help sthat they're in the nation's capital
"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 27, 2009 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions
nats...
usually do w/ guys that are rehabbing at walter reed and have their fams in town.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 27, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
the nats do that at every home game.
and those guys get good seats. I think they’re under a little more pressure being in DC though. I believe a lot of those guys come from Walter Reid.
1933 was a bad year
by Senatorrosewater on Aug 27, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah...
I hear you. I was referring more to when its a big pre-arranged thing and they show up in their Navy whites or whatever it is. Maybe Im just prejudice against the Navy lol Kidding.
But Im just not a big fan of glorifying an individual.
Ok. Im done with this…. just felt like starting a conversation. Bored at work
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions
I understand ya
I’m going to applaud any time they bring up someone who has served this country though.
by John Stephens on Aug 27, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
I was in Kansas City for military appreciation day
They swore in new soldiers/sailors/airmen/marines right there on the field before the game. It was sort of weird.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
I can even get down with that...
Enlisting and Re-enlisting is a big commitment and it should be done in a cool way if possible.
My reenlistment was just me and my commander in his office because my personell suspense was drawing close and we just had to get it done with.
I was at a really cool reenlistment with about 20 guys in Iraq right in Saddams old palace. It was a moving experience. (I didnt cry though…… I save that for Friday Night Lights).
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
not to segue...
but i’m wondering about FNL this season. Most of the leads have graduated (everyone except Julie and Landry I guess). It’ll be interesting to see how the show works without some of those characters.
"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
Is Landry younger than Matt?
I always assumed they were the same age since they are best friends.
Maybe the focus will be on the new young QB. Plus Matt will still be around, doing who knows what. I hope they don’t give his character the Jason Street treatment.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
landry will be a senior this year
…and matt is supposed to be going off to art college or whatever.
i wasn’t that impressed with the frosh QB character. he seems nice enough, but the original leads looked like real people and he looks like someone who just stepped off of a commercial set.
also, it’ll be interesting to see how they deal with the whole, “coach is now working across town” thing.
"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
ooh I forgot about that
I need to rewatch the season finale because all sorts of details are falling out of my head.
WW and I were talking about it last night, remember Matt told his Grandma he wasn’t leaving her because she’s the only one who never left him (sniff)
I could probably enjoy the show even if they introduced an entirely new set of teenagers, as long as they kept Coach and Tammy.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Coach and TIMMY!!! TIMMY RIGGINS makes it for me.
I love that guy… I saw him in a movie the other day and flipped out with excitement (totally heterosexual excitement mind you).
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
not that there's anything wrong with that
"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
Interesting perspective
I think there’s nothing that can be done to adequately recognize and thank the military for what they do, although it’s nice when people try. I’m not military myself but I support them every day in my job and though I can’t imagine what they go through I do still hear about it more than the average person.
WW, you may already know this but the Orioles offer group military discounts every day. The normal discount for groups of 12 is $2 off tickets but for military they do $5 off..
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Well
Im not trying to be snooty… but I hate sitting in the upper deck because i can barely see anything.
I got to about 15-20 games a year and try and usually sit around left field lower reserve or somewhere down the lines in the lower level. (I have bad eyes).
So I would much rather just pay the $27 and be able to sit in the first couple rows over the left field wall then only pay $8 and sit at the moon.
That being said, Im pumped about CC night. Im sure we’ll be like right on top of the Orioles dugout by the end of the game anyway… lol
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
You're such a snob
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Aug 27, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
haha
I knew I’d get pegged as a prima donna.
CLUB BOX ONLY bitches! LOL jk
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
just another arrogant Orioles fan
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Yeah "arrogant" and "Orioles fan" go together like peanut butter and jelly.... lol
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
lol
That’s from earlier this year, I was reading something over on DRaysBay and the author was making some assumption and said, “Not to be the arrogant Rays fan…” I thought that was pretty rich that Rays fans consider themselves worthy of being arrogant after having one winning season in the history of their team.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
I just cant see from up top.
If i have to squint the whole game, Id rather just watch it on MASN…. at least I get alot of shots of Amber that way.
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm the same way
My son has a vision issue, and if we’re going to the game, I’m shelling out serious cash for tix just so he has a hope of maybe seeing something that’s happening on the field.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
If Im going to travel out to the game (about 70 miles, or an hour)
And pay for parking, and pay for 7 dollar beer and 6 dollar hotdogs, I may as well shell out an extra 20 bucks for a seat I can enjoy and not feel all weak-kneed staring straight down from the top.
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
I like upper deck
so long as you’re not too far away from home plate. The upper deck seats right behind home plate are quite good in my opinion. But you’re right, out in left field and right field it gets pretty bad.
I discovered a new favorite place to sit last summer, section 66. Technically it’s left field lower box, but it’s on the 3B side just one section from the regular lower box. You can get seats there usually 4 or 5 rows from the field for $27, while one section closer to home plate is $40.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Exactly!
Thats my favorite area to sit…. I think its like pink when you are looking at an Orioles seating chart.
Great value anywhere from section 64 over to 82. And yeah, you can generally get like row CC or BB or something on ticketmaster.
Im a big fan of getting tickets last minute on craigslist when people are dumping them when last minute plans come up. Ive gotten a boatload of tickets at like half face value over my email by just paypaling cash to someone. Its worked great everytime and I go to a bunch of Orioles/Wizards games.
In my opinion, Stubhub is a ripoff.
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
I've found that stubhub can be good if
and only if you want to buy really, really good seats below face, and the fees still add up to below face.
1933 was a bad year
by Senatorrosewater on Aug 27, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
i love sitting in the upper deck
that’s were my season tix are
"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 27, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
did you know there's college fantasy football?
doesn’t that violate some student athlete rule?
"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 27, 2009 10:02 AM EDT reply actions
How would that violate any NCAA rule? It has no effect on the athletes.
by John Stephens on Aug 27, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
it just seems like it would violate a rule
i guess not.
"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 27, 2009 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions
I really don’t see how it would violate any rule.
by John Stephens on Aug 27, 2009 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions
i would think
it’s on the same basis as you can’t have they’re names in a video game.
"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 27, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions
That different
The video game is created only for the purpose of profit. Fantasy leagues are for recreation and generally the website gains profits through ads, not directly.
by John Stephens on Aug 27, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Stuff That Happened Today
1813 – French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte defeats a larger force of Austrians, Russians, and Prussians at the Battle of Dresden.
1962 – The Mariner 2 unmanned space mission is launched to Venus by America’s NASA.
1970 – Jim Thome is born.
1963 – W. E. B. Du Bois passed away.
"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 27, 2009 10:13 AM EDT reply actions
yes
"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 27, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
who the hell is venus
Is it the tennis player?
I prefer
Eric DuBose to W.E.B. DuBois
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
WEB was a civil rights activist
"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 27, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
But what was his curveball like?
Not even as good as Eric’s, I’d bet.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
hmm i dont know about that
i’m sure his ERA would be much lower than eric’s
by twistedlogic on Aug 27, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
haha dubose...
what a weird name, used to confuse him with BeDard but the k in Erik helped things out
"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel
by swilhelmross on Aug 27, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Found this interesting
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Baltimore_Orioles_broadcasters
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 10:23 AM EDT reply actions
I love Felix
From Schmuck’s blog, about game 2 of the Twins series.
Fourth outfielder Felix Pie was inconsolable in the Orioles dugout last night after his second baserunning mistake of the game
poor baby
Mark Viviano said on MASN that Pie told him he takes full responsibility for losing the second game of the series. That’s nice of him, but there was plenty of blame to go around.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Definitely plenty of blame to go around
The loss was not his fault. My blame goes to Bass.
Anyway, the base running errors have to stop. Something has to be done in the off season to fix this shit.
by John Stephens on Aug 27, 2009 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
pie is growing on 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 27, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
It's really easy to like him.
I haven’t seen someone want to succeed as much as he has. He’s like the little ballplayer that could.
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 27, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
That's going to be Felix's caption for the rest of the year
Felix Pie: The Little Ballplayer That Could
When I was on vacation with my family from Chicago this year they were really ripping into Pie. It was so annoying, but at the time Felix wasn’t doing anything worth defending. They were also so high and mighty about the Cubs being contenders and the Orioles being awful, so it’s giving me great joy to see them 9 games out of first place.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
in their defense
felix pie was awful for the cubs. plus hes 6’2 so not really little. and i still dont really see any reason to defend him that much…..hes still hitting .257
by twistedlogic on Aug 27, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I know he was
But I don’t like people being all high and mighty about their team and all snooty about mine. Congratulations, you had a winning record in the NL Central! They can shove it.
As far as Pie’s height, you’re quite literal, aren’t you?
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Aug 27, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
well wasnt the little engine that could literally little?
by twistedlogic on Aug 27, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes he was but so what
I wasn’t aware that a lighthearted nickname needed to have a 1:1 correlation to the childrens story from which it was drawn.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
She broke out the word CORRELATION on ya, dude.
Man, game over.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
Except he's shown marked improvement over the course of the season
1st Half: .234/.299/.355
2nd Half: .297/.361/.516
so have a lot of guys in the majors
doesnt make them good
by twistedlogic on Aug 27, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
true
but good and better arent the same thing. for example, mora gets a hit. thats marked improvement, but that certainly doesnt make him good. same rules apply for jeremy guthrie
by twistedlogic on Aug 27, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
new sig!
"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 27, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
that's nuts!
"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 27, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
What's your problem with Felix, seriously?
He’s a bench player and for a bench player he’s been great.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
it makes plenty of sense
.257 isnt good for any player regardless of how much time he spends warming the pine
by twistedlogic on Aug 27, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Well I'm finished
Because anyone who refers to JUST batting average as proof positive isn’t worth arguing with.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Aug 27, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
rec'd 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 27, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
But Pie is at the moment not a .257 hitter
using that number is not an accurate reflection of his current ability.
remember when luke scott had an OPS of over 1?
by twistedlogic on Aug 27, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Except everyone knows Scott is a streaky hitter
Pie has showing a consistent month to month improvement and no longer resembles the March/April Pie
i hated april pie
wanted him to get sent down
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
mmmm...
april pie.
i prefer a november pie, myself. say, pumpkin?
now if we’re talking august pies, i’m thinking strawberry rhubarb.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 27, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Reimold's right there in the "want to suceed" department
It’s just Felix has a much steeper learning curve in baserunning and other baseball skills. Felix is much more demonstrative in his emotions, but I love watching Reimold take a close pitch for a walk or bust his butt down to 1B EVERY SINGLE TIME.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
hell yeah...
I’ve never seen a guy take a walk and make it look so artistic as the way Reimold does it. It’s as though he just layed down the final brush stroke on the Mona Lisa.
I think a lot of this s*** that’s been being talked about with Pie is starting to get to him. I don’t know, but it just seemed different last night when he hit that HR. He didn’t sprint around the bases and just didnt seem to enjoy the moment as much as he had in the past.
Like I said before, Nolo 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."
i'm waiting for someone to compare someone to brooksie
that guy would become my favorite player
"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 27, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm still worried
nolan won’t be able to stay healthy an entire year.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
at the plate perhaps
in the field..not so much
"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel
by swilhelmross on Aug 27, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Roseanna? Is that you?
Or was it Rosita? What was that woman’s name?
"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
that's it...
roseanna.
that felix is such a charming young man…and he doesn’t juice!
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 27, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Um, neither did Roberts
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
I have no idea.
I assumed she meant Brian, but that doesn’t make sense because everyone knows B-Rob juiced, even if it wasn’t much at all.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
Yeah
BRob did roids. It was only for like thirty seconds, but he did. I’ve moved on. BRob doesn’t need Roids to crack the top ten list for doubles in a season.
Mine was a joke too
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
Was your joke implying that Pie does steroids?!?
I don’t understand.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
It was only for like thirty seconds
That we know of. There’s nothing to indicate that was an isolated incident beyond Brian’s word.
Just sayin’. The player stating “this is how it went down” does not make it fact; particularly if that player has lied about it in the past.
"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
Understated in that "protect the arms" story from the Sun,
is “Bergesen isn’t that close to returning” and the general tone of the article seemed to say that Bergesen and Tillman could be shut down soon.
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 comes dirty waters!
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 27, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
I'd love to see Jake
I’m not sure how many innings he has so far this year though. That could keep him from coming up.
I’d think Bergy will only be shut down if it seems he just can’t get healthy, because his IP is pretty low compared to last year.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
I was just looking it up
So far this year he’s pitched 141.2 innings between AA and AAA. Last year at Frederick he only pitched 113 plus the Olympics, but I have no clue where to find that info. That makes it seem to me like he won’t be up.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
think rule of thumb is nothign over 10% increase in pitch count from year to year
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
by that formula, here's where we stand on the rookies
Bergesen: Last year 165.1 IP, 10% increase is 181, currently at 134
Tillman: Last year 135.2, 10% increase ~150, currently at 132
Hernandez: Last year 141, 10% increase ~155, currently at 130
Berken: Last year 145.2, 10% increase ~160, currently at 120
Matusz: Last year ??, currently at 137
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
yeah...
i’m saying pauley, waters and lambert.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 27, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Scrub city!
So long as we don’t see Radhames Liz.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
possible, i suppose...
he’s on the 40 man.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 27, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
i think we might see liz
didn’t he just finish a rehab assignment?
"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
Nooooo
He’s so bad!
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Pretty sure Liz is on the 7 day DL for Norfolk
Forearm strain or something
"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
Jake WILL NOT be coming up
he’s not on the 40 man roster, and every report I’ve read and heard is he will not be moved onto it.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
Does anybody else think this innings-limiting plan is going to be brutal to watch?
Whether it’s a 6-man rotation, shutting some of the young guys down, handing it to the bullpen earlier, etc. It all just sounds like a shitshow to me.
Perhaps we'll get to see Matt Albers starting on Oct 3rd!
YIPPPPEEEEEE!!!!!
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
i saw him start in chicago
"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 27, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
at wrigley
"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 27, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
I saw Rad Liz pitch at Wrigley
Hell of a game. Me and Rad will always have Chicago.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
I WAS AT THE GAME 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 27, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
My last name is Radziewicz!
So Polish!
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
how do you pronuce that?
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Rad zev icv!
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
so polish ain't funny
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
stacey said rad
so it’s not completeley random
"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 27, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
South America is a continent.
You said so, therefore not random?
Just sayin’. ’Twas random.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
huh?
"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 27, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
my last name no.... I had that shit for 28 years
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
im 10% polish
"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 27, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
great great (great?) granma and grandpa on my mom's side
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
That might be less than 10%, kid.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
by LenaO on Aug 27, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
okay 5%
"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 27, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
i am 100% polish
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
i speak hebrew!
"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 27, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I have a hard enough time with English....
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
mee two
doesnt stop me from speaking 3 other languages
by twistedlogic on Aug 27, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
good one
"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 27, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
yock shi mosh
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
Betcha dupa
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
I don’t speak a lick.
I know like 5 words. A few poems/prayers. And the birthday song.
by John Stephens on Aug 27, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
i can cuss people out in yiddish
:)
"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 27, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone else’s grandmother go by “Babci”
by John Stephens on Aug 27, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Honestly
I have no idea what you’re trying to say with betcha. Dupa I get, obviously.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
bet your ass I',m Polish
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
Not saying you're not.
It’s just that I speak it so when people try to write out words to make the pronunciation english-ized it’s confuses the shiz out of me.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
It's all good polish Sista
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
i love my Moya Buscha
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
Bushca
is Grandmother
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
bubbe
"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 27, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
no Buscha
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
What on earth?
Dude, I speak the language and have no idea where you’re getting at. Do you maybe know how it’s spelled in Polish?
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
this conversation is quite amazing
"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 27, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I am not sure if I am spelling it right
But that is a word. Its pronounced “boosh-ka”
by John Stephens on Aug 27, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
i've heard that word before
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
really
that’s cool
"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 27, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats awesome
I always wanted to learn, but have never had the time. My late babci spoke it fluently as well. I kind of want to learn it as a tribute to her, i just dont have the time.
by John Stephens on Aug 27, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm in the process of learning hebrew
"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 27, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
orioles in hebrew
בולטימור אוריולס
It’s right to left FYI
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
how many times have you mentioned that on this thread?
by twistedlogic on Aug 27, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
twice
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
It really is a blessing to know another language.
When I was growing up I didn’t think much of it, but now I’m so glad I know it.
If you ever do get the time, you should at least try to learn a little more.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
Yeah I know Spanish (not fluent, but I can communicate for the most part).
Polish though, I’d only be able to communicate with my relatives if I learned though, I guess thats the big downside.
by John Stephens on Aug 27, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
fascinating!
Were you born in the US?
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
someone bing it!
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Babcia with an a is grandmother.
But yeah.
Pronounced like bab-cha.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
i'd guess daghter
"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 27, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
*daughter*
"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 27, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think so
I think my father used to call my mom Buscha.
by John Stephens on Aug 27, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
it's really how you pronounce and speak it
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
we'll need to start using smaller words.
[ducks]
"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
They'll just throw Simon out there with half an arm.....
Or they could go get Bruce Chen or Rodrigo Lopez and some of the ghosts of yesteryear.
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
dubose
"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 27, 2009 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
shudder
i just felt a strange disturbance in the force.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 27, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Matt Riley
That should sound like millions crying out at once, and then suddenly silenced.
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 27, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
(Angle on the ship’s bridge, as Angel Sano hovers into view)
TREMBLEY: That’s no superstar 16-year old. It’s a 23-year old who won’t hit curveballs.
MAC PHAIL: Yeah, old man, I think you’re right. Chewie, turn the ship around!
"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
It's going to be a hot mess
But they have to do something with so many rookies in the rotation.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
oK Christian and the hOT MESS!!!!!!!!!
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
I have no idea what that means
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Stacey.
Did you cry when Coach Taylor took Smash to that college for a tryout after he rehabbed so hard and they wouldnt let him on the field. Then Eric stopped the practice and gave the coach the business and they let him try out.
Then when he found out he made it and showed up at the Coach’s house at midnight to tell him. When they embraced, I was elevated to another place. lol
That and the Grandma scenes get me every time. Can we start a fanpost for FNL fans? haha… probably not the venue
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course I did!
I was so heartbroken when Smash was talking about going to the management program for the Alamo Freeze instead of going to college and how worried he was about not being able to take care of his mother, and his mother was all “that’s not your job. Your job is to get an education.” I LOVE Smash’s mother. And then Coach helped him get that tryout and went out of his way to help him rehab, oh man. His love for those boys is beyond words. I just love how the show isn’t so much about football as it is these boys learning to be men and Coach pulling them along no matter how they screw up.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
I had a coach like this in high school for basketball so....
…. it really hits home for me. I always love these stories of inspirational coaches who care about their kids (and dont throw them under the bus like Trembley and Samuel).
I need an FNL thread… I could chat about my fave episodes for hours.
I cant believe you busted out “Alamo Freeze”… I remember the day he started that job and he didnt take it seriously and “7” was training him…. haha
You feel like you almost become a part of the town watching that show. I was in Texas last week and put in Dillon just to see if it was a real town haha. I wanted to go visit the panthers field.
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Aw man Smash and 7
Smash was all chatting up the girls and Matt in his little paper hat.
We’ll definitely have to have weekly discussions one this once the new season starts.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
People seem touchy on the board today....
… Im hiding in my closet till the storm is over. haha
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Lunchtime reading
O’s Ray regaining form with new approach
“It’s been amazing,” said Ray, who had one stint in the minors this year due to a demotion, and another one on a rehab assignment after spending more than three weeks on the DL with right biceps tendinitis.
“I had to learn how to pitch again. I was getting away with stuff in my rehab last year because they were young hitters and I was getting away with things in spring training. But once I started to face major league-caliber hitters, it was a totally different story. It took me a long time to find my comfort zone and repeat my delivery.”
Ray has mostly stopped throwing his four-seam fastball in favor of a two-seamer that gets more movement. In his last five outings, he’s allowed two base runners in 5 2/3 innings.
Last night’s minor leage game recaps
Fun facts about this weekend’s O’s HOF inductee Harold Baines
- He’s baseball’s all-time leader in games played, hits, home runs and RBI as a designated hitter.
- In 1999, Baines posted a .533 combined slugging percentage for Baltimore and Cleveland, the highest ever by a player over age 40.
- He ranks among the Orioles’ all-time leaders in slugging percentage (4th), batting average (5th), home runs (17th) and RBIs (24th).
- His RBI total is the most of any player not in the Baseball Hall of Fame
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Highlights up, slackers.
Get back to work.
Check out more of my highlights at dailymotion.com/gatecitycanes
I have had so much shit happen to me this year..
I am done… anyone going to the game 2night. I would really like to sit with someone other than just me.
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
My kid can't go because of school!
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
My kid Ha ha
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
Can you go?
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
SHE IS MY AVATAR
"You don't EVEN KNOW who Nick Markakis is"- .....My 4 year old daughter to another kid.
"Fly Eagles Fly..Miss you Dawk."
i figured 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 27, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you have season tickets or something? Im thinking about doing it for next year.
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
i have the sunday plan
"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 27, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
An Anecdote About Mike Devereaux
When I was young, I was at a game with a friend of mine. Well, Mike Devereaux comes up to bat, and this kid in front of us shouts “COME ON DEVER-X,” just totally butchering the pronunciation of his name. So my friend and I are laughing at this kid’s ridiculous pronunciation when Devereaux gets a hold of one and launches it out for the homer.
My friend and I look at each other, stunned, then start shouting “YEAH DEVER-X!”
...Behold, a pale horse. The man that sat upon it was Wieters, and hell followed with him.
"BJ on the BE" - Kierkegaard
that's pretty funny
"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 27, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's a challange
create an all O’s team from 2002 to this 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 27, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions
why
that’s like asking someone to bake a cake made out of poop.
by PhilR8 on Aug 27, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL
"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 27, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
no juiced up raffy
"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 27, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm actually trying to create a legit team
"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 27, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
sideny ponson doesn't count? :)
"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 27, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
did you know he's dutch?
"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 27, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
He's Aruban
which was a Dutch colony, and still has some sort of governmental relationship with Holland.
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
boom roasted!
"Chicks who dig home runs aren’t the ones who appeal to me," he said. "I think there’s sexiness in infield hits because they require technique. I’d rather impress the chicks with my technique than with my brute strength. Then, every now and then, just to show I can do that, too, I might flirt a little by hitting one out."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Aug 27, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
You could craft together a really good line up. The pitching though…
OF: Markakis, Jones, Reimold.
3B: Mora, who’s had some great seasons after 2002.
SS: Tejada, amazing first season in BAL.
2B: B-Rob
1B: Jeff Conine
DH: Huff
C: Javy Lopez
Pitching, ugh I don’t want to even try.
Huff has gone back to being Huff. Deal with it.
the rotation
rodrigo lopez
sidney ponson
guts
???
??????
"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 27, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
can do
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
i completely forgot about him
"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 27, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
i think we have just constructed a team that could 82-80
with all that offense
"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 27, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
brob at second
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
miggy tejada at short
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
markickass in right
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
AJ at center
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Luis Matos would have something to say about that
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
Then he'd break his finger trying to bunt and land on the DL
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Aug 27, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
hernandez
palmerio
roberts
miggy
melmo
reimold
jones
markickass
"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 27, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
okay niner would be better
"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 27, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
For just one year?
Not considering any future performance?
C – 2004 Javy Lopez
1B – 2006 Kevin Millar
2B – 2005 Brian Roberts
3B- 2004 Melvin Mora
SS – 2004 Miguel Tejada
RF – 2008 Nick Markakis
CF – 2009 Adam Jones
LF – 2009 Nolan Reimold
DH – 2008 Aubrey Huff
SP – 2007 Erik Bedard
SP – 2007 Jeremy Guthrie
SP – 2004 Rodrigo Lopez
SP – 2005 Bruce Chen
SP – 2009 Brad Bergesen
I don’t feel like doing bullpens or benches. I also didn’t duplicate any players or else both 2006 and 2007 Bedard would be in the rotation, and probably 2007 and 2008 Guthrie. Perhaps I could have thrown in 2002 by Rodrigo Lopez.
Also, if you want to give yourself a good scare? Check this out:
2003 Larry Bigbie (age 25) 83 G, 15 2B, 9 HR, 29 BB, 60 K, .303/.365/.456 OPS+ 117
2009 Nolan Reimold (age 25 ) 87 G, 16 2B, 12 HR, 38 BB, 65 K, .276/.364/.465 OPS+ 113
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
The difference: Bigbie was probably juicing
Heh.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Aug 27, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah yes, 2006 Millar is better than Niner. But I would take 2001 Niner over 2006 Millar.
Huff has gone back to being Huff. Deal with it.
def
2001 Niner was quite good, but the kid said 2002 on. It’s pretty pathetic that 2006 Millar is the best season by an O’s 1B since then, but there you go.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
OK, I'm lost
Who the hell is Niner?
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
NINER!
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Heh
I read some article or heard on the radio some guy saying that the very fact that a 59 year old almost won a major golf tournament is further proof that golf isn’t a sport.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
846
Golf is a sport. It’s hard as shit. It takes strength and hand-eye coordination and stamina. You just don’t have to be a super athlete to do it. Tiger Woods is lean and ripped but plenty of those guys are dumpy as hell. They sure couldn’t do an ironman, but neither could Matt Stairs.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
I think it's a competitive game, but I don't think it's a sport.
It’s definitely hard as shit and requires body control, but I don’t really think it requires that much strength (tiger woods is one of the few successful golfers who is strong and works out a lot). And I DEFINITELY don’t think it requires stamina – you’re driving around in a cart ffs. Also there are 80 year olds playing 18 holes a day – how much stamina could it possibly require?
I think you can be a pretty awful athlete and be good at golf.
uh...i've never seen carts on the pga tour
those guys walk all day. walking requires both skill and top physical condition.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
Yeah
only amateurs use the carts.
Plus PGA tournaments are four days long. Have you ever seen how badly some of those guys are dragging on day four? Even Tiger who’s probably in the best shape of any of them gets exhausted.
It’s obviously not the same skill set as running a marathon or doing the ironman, but it’s a sport.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
As somebody else said – it might be a sport (I tend to think it’s a game), but that doesn’t mean you have to be an athlete.
Forgive me if I don’t think a stroll four days in a row is particularly challenging.
who was it that said
golf was a good walk ruined?
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
a book that no one wrote?
i mean, even if it’s a book someone is credited with that line, no?
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
so do i just type in
“Books about amazing feats of athleticism” and all the golf books come up first or what?
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
i'm just messing with you...
i couldn’t remember if it was a saying or a book.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
It was Mark Twain
I didn’t google that, I’m just brilliant :)
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Do you think you have to be an athlete
to drag your fat behind to the plate and pinch hit every now and again only to be lifted for a pinch runner if you reach base?
I don’t really care, I’m not even sure why I jumped into this conversation. But I think people who say that golf and whatever else isn’t a sport are just taking too narrow a view of the definition.
sport – an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
I haven’t seen many people drag their fat buts to the plate and pinch hit only to be lifted for a pinch runner…
And if they are it’s probably at the end of their career after many years spent being a baseball player.
Again I could maybe be convinced that golf is a sport, but I’m not going to be convinced that playing golf or being good at it automatically means you’re an athlete.
Well I never said that
so we’re having a discussion about nothing. I just thought it was kind of funny what that dude said about 59 year olds playing golf.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
better than discussing
that fucking fuck Melvin Mora
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
another semantics war…
btw, for those who don’t think golf can be brutal physically, see Ken Ventura’s win at the 1964 US Open.
Birdman is too sexy for this website.
i saw a documentry about 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 27, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
ehh not very convincing
would that guy have made it through even a handful of plays in an actual sport???
You're so silly!
Would a baseball player make it through a soccer game? Can a soccer player hit a home run? Can a world class swimmer slam dunk? Would a basketball player be able to score a goal in hockey?
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
by Stacey on Aug 27, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
matt wieters could do all of that
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
He's talking about it being "brutal physically"
My point was not that a baseball player could do any other sport, but that the fact that a very ill man could play golf says enough about golf as a “sport” for me.
No ill man who requires the care of doctors and is near death could play any of the sports that you mentioned above.
(I didn't click the link)
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Bob Barker beat the shit out
of Adam Sandler at a PGA event. Tell me that didn’t require some athleticism.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
how it that relevant…. i’m sure Ventura can’t hit a baseball thrown from a big league pitcher for whatever that’s worth.
playing in that tournament was a physically taxing endeavor.
In the locker room between rounds Dr. John E. Everett, a Congressional member, counseled Venturi to quit, saying, “to continue might be fatal.”
Birdman is too sexy for this website.
And the simple fact that he was able to compete at the highest level while being on his death bed tells me that it’s not that difficult of a “sport”
difficult in terms of what? in terms of the feat being physically taxing? if you don’t believe, fine whatever.
Birdman is too sexy for this website.
wahh??? Joke?
Yeah, OK, I’m really just yanking people’s chain about the whole sport / skill thing. I could give two shits about it…wait…three.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
You think he’d struggle to walk around for 4 hours? I think not. Put a box of doughnuts on the 18th whole and he’ll carry a cart on his back.
You think he’d struggle to walk around for 4 hours?
El Sid could walk 18. He would probably struggle the last few holes given high heat and if the course is hilly. But that’s beside the point. There are a good number of over sized, out of shape players in both golf and baseball. Primarily because there are many other skill sets involved besides stamina is important for success in both starts.
Birdman is too sexy for this website.
and then he'd punch the official scorekeeper in the jaw after finding out he was a judge
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
He throws 100+ pitches in 100 degree heat
taking a stroll while some other guy carries your shit is a walk in the park/piece of cake/whatever easy ass metaphor you want to use.
Yup, I bet you that he’s exhausted at the end of the game. Just like he would be exhausted walking a hilly ass golf course in 100 heat.
Birdman is too sexy for this website.
And I would take that bet sir! You’re not going to convince me that it’s hard walking around while somebody else carries your shit.
of course, you’ve very caught up in being right at all costs.
If you live in NOVA, I recommend that you play Monclair Country Club (a notoriously hilly course) in 100 degree heat some time with no cart. If you’re not exhausted at the of the round, you’re BSing us. Actually, it doesn’t even have to be Monclair, play any course in 100 heat with humidity and if you’re not tired, you’re lying.
Birdman is too sexy for this website.
and i’m pretty sure a lot of baseball players, even the fit ones, would start to feel taxed by the end of round as well IF they walked.
Birdman is too sexy for this website.
It's not physically challenging.
Sorry dude. Go to haynes point and check out the 70-80 year olds who walk 18 every day.
And most of them ride of cart. And the ones that don’t, are taxed at the end. Like I said, it’s August now, go walk a course in 100 degree heat with humidity and if you’re taxed, you’re a liar.
Birdman is too sexy for this website.
screwed up that sentence badly
Primarily because there are many other skills involved besides stamina that is more important for success in both sports.
Birdman is too sexy for this website.
Wow
that is one fat shit
looks almost like this:
http://alpha.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/12.jpg
by John Stephens on Aug 27, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I work in a grocery store
I see people like this everyday, bypassing the produce and heading straight to the lunchables and frozen pizza.
"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
Not so much.
More like shit. Those things are disgusting!
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
Just b/c your tastes aren't as refined as mine don't blame me!
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
Oklahoma cuisine is world-renowned
right?
"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
absolutely...
err…regionally renowned?
It’s the fast food capitol of the world.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
and you guys have Jim Ross's BBQ place
Which is probably the only pro-wrestling themed BBQ joint around
"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
I'd rather eat Totino's
and Totino’s pizza’s are awful.
"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
Mr. Spriggs BBQ!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xz1cee_94L4
Meat falls off the booooooooooooone!!!
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
no video's for me...
Leo’s BBQ is the best place in the state.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
good luck standing up fatty
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
Agreed
I think the term “sport” is pretty inclusive and definitely includes things like golf and bowling and motocross. But participating in a sport doesn’t make you an athlete. That’s all I’m saying.
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 27, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
It requires both hand / eye coordination
and athleticism. I mean, have you tried to throw a washer 20 ft after 14 beers?
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
Can you have a sport that is not comprised of athletes?
I think you can. Like, I bowl duckpins and I’m not gonna consider myself an athlete. But it’s a sport.
those aren't athletes
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
rock climbers are athletes
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Rock climbers, sure
athletic – having to do with athletes; physically active; having a muscular, well developed body, being in shape; An attribute of a motion or play which requires fine physical ability
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/athletic
Sounds good to me.
thye od have to deal 4 g's of force around each turn
and stll turn
that’s require skill
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
correction
they have to deal with…
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
I think you can be an athlete and be a nascar driver or golfer, but I don’t think being a nascar driver or a golfer makes you an athlete.
what about open wheel?
like helio castronveves
he won dancing with the stars… which requires atletism
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
*athleticism*
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
depends
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
true
but it takes excellent physical ability to maintain the vehicle when exposed to those kind of g’s
by twistedlogic on Aug 27, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
racing lawnmower drivers?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1975000/images/_1978109_lawn_ap.jpg
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
not quite
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
my dad was a huge duckpin bowler as a kid
"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 27, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
no he wasn’t fat
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I watched a special about that like a month ago
The ironman competition as a whole, but there was a decent chunk dedicated to Conine.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
I tap out at 10K. My wife however is training for her first marathon.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
same here
i generally run 5-10ks. marathon is going to be interesting
by twistedlogic on Aug 27, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I did too
It was on one Saturday afternoon and I had nothing else to do. It had too many commercials, but otherwise I thought it was awesome.
I ran a 5K last Saturday morning
And the 55-60 year old age division had three guys finsih under 20 mins. I’m not much of a runner but that seems amazing at 55 years old.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
Dude
On the program that Stacey and I are talking about, they interviewed a 72-year old woman who was competing in the Ironman. That shit was crazy.
Yeah, those people...no offense to anyone...look like they were just relesed from auschwitz
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
they look that 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 27, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah that was crazy
I was very impressed with some of those people. It’s a little embarrassing when someone my grandma’s age is in better shape than me.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Quote of the thread!
“It’s a little embarrassing when someone my grandma’s age is in better shape than 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 27, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah no kidding
Although these people spend a ton of time staying in shape. My dad can ride circles around me on his bicycle, but he also has the time and means to ride 100+ miles a week while also going to the gym three times a week. I don’t have the time or means for either.
same with me and my dad
he’s in much better shape
and i go to the pool daily!
"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 27, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Well that might change
Your body is going to have the ability and resilience to do catch up very quickly, if you actually are serious about it. It might take you a fraction of the time to reach a certain level of fitness as it would take your father to reach at his age.
i chose 2002
because rip was retired
"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 27, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
no love for surhof?
"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel
by swilhelmross on Aug 27, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone...
Know any good Polack jokes? lol
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions
has anyone seen inglorious basterds?
it was awesome!!
"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 27, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions
Aren't you 13?
Did you sneak in?
Jim Palmer: "I said to Nolan, 'Why do you run every ball out like that?' and he said, 'Why wouldn’t you?' "
i had someone over the age 18 with 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 27, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
yes with the atomic bomb
and then japan surrendered a couple days later
"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 27, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
No, like VE day in Europe
I only ask because the sequence of events in the movie is not exactly how things went down
Wait a second….are you saying movies are not always factual? Nooooo way.
by John Stephens on Aug 27, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
They are exaggerated too
Every movie based on true facts is not ever exactly what happened.
by John Stephens on Aug 27, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
What about that movie where the donkey kicked fieldgoals?
that didn’t happen?
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
I was counting that and Ed (the baseball playing money) as exceptions to the rule.
by John Stephens on Aug 27, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
hate to break it to you, but that didn't happen
"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 27, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Got another...
Herbie the Love Bug…the original one not that jacked up shit they redid…wait…they did redo it didn’t they?
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
yah they re made it
with linsay lohan
"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 27, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you doing the repeater from super troopers?
by John Stephens on Aug 27, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
i didnt see your comment
"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 27, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
copycat
"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 27, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
i hate 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 27, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
ha! you didn't repeat 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 27, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
oy vey
"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 27, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
is this going to end?
"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 27, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
i don't think this will end
"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 27, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
get some hobbies, you guys
"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 27, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
oH mY!
"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 27, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
blah blah blah
"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 27, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
No
You are thinking about Angles in the Outfield. That was a true story.
by John Stephens on Aug 27, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate those angles in the outfield!
Especially the acute ones.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
plus one for math joke
"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 27, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
obtuse are much more annoying
"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 27, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
If you've seen Inglourious Basterds
you’ll know what I mean. I don’t want to get all spoilery up in this piece.
the soviets invaded berlin
and hitler commited suicide
"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 27, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
make that the allies invaded germany
"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 27, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
it was a double sided attack
Russia from the East, and after Stalin begged his pants off the allies came in from the west. After the siege of Stalinburg, the long winter, and the Russian pushback…of course
"Chicks who dig home runs aren’t the ones who appeal to me," he said. "I think there’s sexiness in infield hits because they require technique. I’d rather impress the chicks with my technique than with my brute strength. Then, every now and then, just to show I can do that, too, I might flirt a little by hitting one out."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Aug 27, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
speaking of atomic boms
I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones ~ Einstien
"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 27, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Totally OT, but does anybody understand why anybody bothers doing these town hall meetings any more?
Isn’t it painfully obvious that they only attract the nutjobs??
They
only attract the “nutjobs” b/c they don’t agree with you. If the “nutjobs” were disrupting town hall meetings to argue for universal healthcare then it woudl be considered the greatest grass roots effort we’ve seen since ACORN bussed homeless people to the polls.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
ummmm
I’m sorry, but the following folks beg to differ:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090819/ap_on_re_us/us_health_care_frank
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVS4Zgjm8HE
Intelligent discussion is one thing. Comparing Obama to Hitler is quite another.
Why dont we find something we can all equally hate and beat up on....
like….. ANGELOS!
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't hate or wish ill will towards obama
I just don’t like that no one can say anythign negative about him. Look, some of these people ARE nutjobs. I mean, I know you CAN carry your firearm to a rally where the president is speaking but that doesn’t mean it’s really that great of an idea.
I think a lot of people got to spend 8 years saying whatever they could dream up and now the script has been flipped and they don’t understand how anyone could not agree with them.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
Except how people were thrown out of Bush town halls for wearing even mildly derogatory t-shirts
(I cant believe im getting sucked into this)
lol sorry man but there’s a difference between opposing policies and shouting “nazis” and “socialism” (without really understanding what the word means) in town halls.
I’m all for constructive criticism and protests – I just hope you can see the difference. These folks are quite clearly nutjobs. No other way to describe them.
this is dumb...
you’re right. I’m much better off today than I was yesterday and people that arent’ as smart as you or don’t agree with you should not be allowed to speak. happy?
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
because that’s exactly what I was saying…
Jeez…what town are you in? I’m sure there’s a townhall coming up…
I think we already had one.
but this state went 77 for 77 red counties. Not exactly a swing state.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
people that arent’ as smart as you or don’t agree with you should not be allowed to speak.
not when theyre only speaking to drown out the other side.
did you see two major networks are refusing to air anti-obamacare messages?
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
I saw that.
Now THAT is a sad reflection of the times…. If the media wont stay impartial than the American public will follow like sheep.
I know I know foxnews blah blah etc etc
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
what ones?
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
the ones where people are calling obama hitler...i kid.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
Dick Morris (Clintons ex advisor)
""It’s the ultimate act of chutzpah because ABC is the network that turned itself over completely to Obama for a daylong propaganda fest about health care reform," he said. “For them to be pious and say they will not accept advertising on health care shuts their viewers out from any possible understanding of both sides of this issue.”
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Not that
any one-sided TV commercials will help educate anybody on the issues.
They’re too busy worrying about death panels!
i saw an anti-obama bumper sticker
hitler gave great speechs 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 27, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
me being jewish
that video disgusts 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 27, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
for the record.
i can’t watch that video at work…
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
The video is pure gold for the channel filming it
The camera guy and the reporter probably came in their pants when all of this unfolded right in front of them. It’s surreal.
or the
dumbfuck who yelled heil hitler to an Israeli jew after she was interviewed saying she had christian values.
"Chicks who dig home runs aren’t the ones who appeal to me," he said. "I think there’s sexiness in infield hits because they require technique. I’d rather impress the chicks with my technique than with my brute strength. Then, every now and then, just to show I can do that, too, I might flirt a little by hitting one out."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Aug 27, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions
2012 is going to happen!
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
The end of the world happens when the Cubs win a World Series
or the Lions win the Super Bowl
"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
haha
2012 is going to be just our year. We’ll be in the World Series (and I guess from this we’ll lose to the Cubs), and Matt Stafford will have had 3 full years as a starting QB and lead his team to the Super Bowl. Shit………
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
Like Matt Stafford will stay alive in Detroit for 3 years
"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
If Kitna can do it for 2.25 years
then anyone can, ha.
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
dude
I’m just worried we will turn into Russia, thats my issue.
"Chicks who dig home runs aren’t the ones who appeal to me," he said. "I think there’s sexiness in infield hits because they require technique. I’d rather impress the chicks with my technique than with my brute strength. Then, every now and then, just to show I can do that, too, I might flirt a little by hitting one out."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Aug 27, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions
So is trading for Adrian Gonzales going to be this year
"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
this year's signing Teixiera
wherein a bunch of dipshit OH posters think MacPhail is a failure if he doesn’t trade the farm for him?
"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
All I can think about with that idea
is Glenn Davis, and how terribly that trade worked out.
"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
Any conversation about trading for Adrian Gonzalez this offseason
Is going to start with 2 of the 3, or 1 and basically our entire farm system
I thought the idea was to buy bats
Not trade for them.
by John Stephens on Aug 27, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Bartering is a way of buying
but it’s not a good idea right now…
"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
Right
but it would be good to have a better idea of your stock before you go sending it out…see keeping Jeff Ballard over Curt Schilling in 1990.
"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
sure, sure
I’m just saying that we shouldn’t get wrapped up with the idea that all these young arms are untouchable.
Well, yeah
but Adrian Gonzalez isn’t as good as some people think
"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
I agree
But we should solidify our rotation before we think about trading any of them.
by John Stephens on Aug 27, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
+100
"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
Some, sure
but there are lot of other ones that could increase like Zagone or Drake or whoever in Delmarva/Frederick/Aberdeen/Etc
"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
Another off-topic
The passing of this particular Kennedy pushed my pick of 10 celebrities into the lead in the Grim Reaper Contest. Scoring is based on age and is determined by deducting the entrants age from 100.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
Listening to Cowherd this morning, he had an interesting tidbit
about the Cardinals. They are 27-3 in games pitched by Wainwright, Carpenter, and Piniero since the All-Star Break. That, my friends, is a ridiculous stat. Sure, they play in the NL, and they’ve played the Washingtons, Cincys, Pittsburghs, but WOW.
That Holliday thing is working out for them pretty well too. Screw him for not hitting well in Oakland (he was on my fantasy team).
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
Listening to Cowherd
makes me wish I could punch people through the radio, the same goes for pretty much every political talk radio windbag as well
"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
that texeria bit
"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 27, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I had steak with colin, great guy
Jim Rome, Jim rome is burning.
"Chicks who dig home runs aren’t the ones who appeal to me," he said. "I think there’s sexiness in infield hits because they require technique. I’d rather impress the chicks with my technique than with my brute strength. Then, every now and then, just to show I can do that, too, I might flirt a little by hitting one out."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Aug 27, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Ill admit it... I listen 4 hours every single day.
He cracks me up. Even though i disagree with like 80% of what he says but he moves the meter and makes me laugh so I won’t touch the dial.
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
i just like making fun of jim rome and the way he talks
"Chicks who dig home runs aren’t the ones who appeal to me," he said. "I think there’s sexiness in infield hits because they require technique. I’d rather impress the chicks with my technique than with my brute strength. Then, every now and then, just to show I can do that, too, I might flirt a little by hitting one out."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Aug 27, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
God, Rob Dibble sucks
Once again, he was cheering in the booth…I hope someone from the Cubs side pushes him out of the pressbox
"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
I cant stand homers!!!
Hawk from Chi Sox, Dibble, the Pittsburgh guy.
I was watching a highlight of the Rockies-Dodgers game, I think Loney hit a 3 run homer to push LAD lead to 6-1 in the 4th or so, and the Rockies guy was saying the whole time, “GET FOUL GET FOUL GET FOUL!” while the ball was in the air.
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
Dibble's the worst of them, though
He doesn’t have any sort of connection to the team prior to this year…Hawk and Waner from Pittsburgh both played for those teams
"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
Yes
Derek Lee should have been called safe, but I’m pretty sure Burnett and/or MacDougal will blow this game before it’s over
"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
Am I the only one who wants School House Rock to be brought back?
"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 27, 2009 4:34 PM EDT reply actions
yes
"Chicks who dig home runs aren’t the ones who appeal to me," he said. "I think there’s sexiness in infield hits because they require technique. I’d rather impress the chicks with my technique than with my brute strength. Then, every now and then, just to show I can do that, too, I might flirt a little by hitting one out."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Aug 27, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
If we can keep playing ball like this
then i wouldn’t mind having the 7th or 8th pick.
"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 27, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't know if this was covered earlier but...
Yesterday the 9th Circuit Court ruled that the Feds were wrong to seize the results of the 2003 steroid tests that were supposed to be confidential. This means the Feds cannot use any information from that list in their BALCO witch hunt.
Survey sez – One more for the good guys! Well, in this case, the less bad guys. But also one more for the rule of law, which is more important than any individual or organization.
I’d love to see Manny, A-Rod, Big Pop Up, etc. file a civil case. Sue everyone! Punitive damages! Eh, may be not. Probably an instance where it’s best for the players to take their victory & move on.
You can't fix stupid. Stupid is forever.
I'd love to see that.
Bonds should be first in line to sue
"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
release the list
it’ll take a lot to surprise 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 27, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
List should have been destroyed
and it’s none of the government’s business, anyway.
"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
Bars
Anybody a regular at a bar in the area? My trivia team plays at Bateman’s in Towson every Thursday and it’s a pretty decent place with a great selection of beer – they have your standard macro beers, Maryland staples like Natty Boh and Clipper city, but also some local craft beers. I always get three or four Loose Cannons (the IPA from clipper city’s craft line called Heavy Seas) and let my GF drive me home.
So our trivia team actually made it to the “playoffs” this time around and this means you gotta go to different bars for the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals. We made it through the quarters but got our asses kicked in the semis last night.
The reason I’m telling you this is because the bars we went to – The Green Turtle in Towson and The Barn off of Harford Road in Carney – had great food, friendly and competent waitstaffs, but the beer selection sucked. At least the Green Turtle had Sierra Nevada; the Barn didn’t have anything heavier than Sam Adams. They were the antithesis of Max’s downtown, which has great beer but rude staff and shitty food.
I just wish local bars would support local beers. The Greene Turtle had 18 taps and only six beers on those taps. What the hell?
I think Greene Turtle is a chain
as there’s a place by that name up here in Hagerstown, too.
"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
Gotcha.
I’ve heard good things about their wings, I should probably go check it out eventually
"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
whenever i go there
it seems like it’s 120 decibals in there. I can’t hear myself think.
"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 27, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
He's an old 13
"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
i think that could be said by anyone?
"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 27, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't like loud bass
or bass at all, to be honest. My brother likes trance/rave shit and the thumping bass just gives me a headache, even when the music is played at a low volume. Can’t stand it.
I’m 26.
your referring to brian bass right?
"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 27, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
So you hate modern music, then?
Because pretty much everything is bass heavy, except for maybe black metal and badly recorded hardcore.
"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
I like alt country
Drive-By Truckers, Band of Horses, Lucinda Williams, Neko Case, My Morning Jacket, Radiohead, Ryan Adams, Shins, Sadies, Jayhawks, etc.
All are contemporary and very few songs I hear on my custom slacker station have the persistent syncopated bass found in what MTV would consider “modern music”.
Some of them are great, but his ego bothers me sometimes
He’s also too prolific for his own good. if he just culled his work down and put out an an album every few years, theyd be great. Sad though that his latest also may be his last.
heartbreaker
and that last whiskeytown record are his best, imho.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 27, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
indefinite hiatus due to his medical conditions
but knowing him, I’d be surprised to see him walk away entirely
I'm down but probably more country
Robert Earl Keen, Lyle Lovett, Bruce Robison, James McMurtry, Ray Wylie Hubbard, etc.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
Yeah all that stuff's great
I was as surprised as anyone to discover I really liked country music. I was also surprised to find out that the shit played on “country stations” isn’t really country music.
my mom listens to country
it hasn’t grown on me at all
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
absolutely
it’s more top 40…pop.
check out radio free texas dot org. some of it is repetitive but there is some pretty good stuff.
also, lone star music dot com is a great place to find alt country both new and old.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
i hate country
love pop and rock
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Just out of curiosity.
What ARE 13-year-olds listening to nowadays? Like, any particular band that appeals to the 13-year-old audience? Don’t tell me you like the Jonas Brothers.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
Hate Jonas Bros
I like Coldplay, U2, Green Day and any band similar to them.
I also like listening to School House Rock. No I seriously like listening to School House Rock. I’m pretty I’m the only thirteen year-old that likes listening to SHR.
The majority of my classmates like Lil Wayne, and T-Pain. I don’t know why.
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
excuse me?
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Cuz you like Coldplay! Boom
Was that out of the 13 year old virgin?
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha, 13 year olds listen to Lil Wayne and T-Pain?
That’s hilarious. And sad.
Not bad taste in music for your age.
Oh, and School House Rock, well, ROCKS.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
I know
because of SHR I can resite the Preamble
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
However I do like Kayne West
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
i don't care that he has an ego bigger then russia
he produces some great music.
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
his verse
ruined the end of run this town
"Chicks who dig home runs aren’t the ones who appeal to me," he said. "I think there’s sexiness in infield hits because they require technique. I’d rather impress the chicks with my technique than with my brute strength. Then, every now and then, just to show I can do that, too, I might flirt a little by hitting one out."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Aug 27, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
since auto tune died
he has improved, slightly
"Chicks who dig home runs aren’t the ones who appeal to me," he said. "I think there’s sexiness in infield hits because they require technique. I’d rather impress the chicks with my technique than with my brute strength. Then, every now and then, just to show I can do that, too, I might flirt a little by hitting one out."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Aug 27, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
If it's too loud, you're too old
I’m going to have to re-think that common wisdom now.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Aug 27, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
trivia team?
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I had to look up Quizzo on wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quizzo
Although I don’t see how it’s any different than the entry for Pub Quiz, which is how I would classify the trivia night that I’m in:
Quizzo was just how it was first referred to in Philadelphia
I guess the names been more generalized as its expanded
Phil Wood is a horribly ugly man.
Makes Dempsey look like he belongs in GQ
"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
Does anyone like the Penguins?
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions
I prefer
sea lions. They make me laugh. I just feel sorry for penguins.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
the hockey team
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
o gd
did yall see tonight’s lineup?
Cesar Izturis – SS
Felix Pie – CF
Nolan Reimold – LF
Nick Markakis – RF
Melvin Mora – 3B
Luke Scott – DH
Ty Wigginton – 1B
Matt Wieters – C
Robert Andino – 2B
David Hernandez – RHP
(from Roch)
What the Hell?
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
i've said much worse things
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
it's not sunday
we don’t have chad moeller
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
That's an... interesting... lineup. To say the least.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
that's an.. interesting... lineup, to say the least!
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry i couldn't resist
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 27, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
That lineup should be illegal!
You’re telling me Wieters cant crack the top 7 with no more Huff, No Roberts, No Jones, and Scott and Mora that couldnt start for Curacao!
by Wieters Wieners on Aug 27, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm out...go Os...even though your lineup stinks
and your pitchign is horrible.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
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