Thursday Open Thread
by zknower on Aug 6, 2009 5:45 AM EDT
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Some nights I have time to make-a da links. Alas, tonight is not one of those nights.
But I'll leave you with a little baseball fact, not in any way connected to the picture above:
Today in baseball history | Richmond Times-Dispatch
August 6, 1986 - The Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 13-11 in a record-setting battle of grand slams. Texas' Toby Harrah hit a grand slam in the second inning before Larry Sheets and Jim Dwyer connected for grand slams in Baltimore's nine-run fourth.
This is an Open Thread.
EDIT (by duck): I've got a few minutes before I'm out the door for Cub Scout camp for the weekend. So...
- Dan Connolly over at The Sun asks: Who will be the O's ace in 2011?
- Chris Hoiles stepped down as York Revolution manager yesterday.
- Tristen Cockcroft of EPSN.com looks at the O's young pitchers from a fantasy perspective.
- It doesn’t look like the O’s will end up signing their second-round pick.
- Steve Meleswki gives a bunch of stats about last night's game.
- Troy Patton didn't do too well last night.
- Think our rebuilding is frustrating? Read this.
- And finally, just because it makes me happy...
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Just Curious why Guthrie wouldn't speak to the media
I read in the Sun he didn’t speak to reporters and only issued a short statement..My only guess is that he didn’t want to go off on the pen and how they blew it…Although he wouldn’t have won anyway..I jut find this interesting since he is usually very open with reporters.
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!
I don't want to jump to conclusions
But if that’s the case I’m glad he didn’t because with all the holes he’s put us in this year and all the messes that the bullpen has had to clean up for him he really can’t say shit when they “blow” one of his games even though he put the two runners on so I’m not sure they blew anything anyway…
yup...
would you be more inclinced to jump to a conclusion if you had a jump to conclusions mat?
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 6, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions
that came out way too big
I"m sorry :(
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
I added an MBP poll since there was no post game last night.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Wow that Pirates article is depressing
Although they got the Kris Benson details wrong, so who knows what else they screwed up. Whenever I see one mistake in an article I always assume there are others that I just don’t know about. They said:
He went 10-8 for the Mets in 2005 before he left as a free agent.
He did become a free agent after the 2004 season but re-signed with the Mets and then as we all know was traded to the Orioles after the 2005 season.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
A mistake makes you question...
“Black and Blue: Sandy Koufax, the Robinson Boys, and the World Series That Stunned America”
I picked up this book in a bargain bin. About 1/3 of the way in, it referred to Baltimore as the capital of MD. After that one sentence, I hurried through the rest of the book wondering if I was reading a complete work of fiction. If I recall, a bit later it also referred to the O’s colors as “gold and black” to match Lord Calvert’s crest.
by drj on Aug 6, 2009 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Wow
Someone bought me that book awhile back and I haven’t gotten around to reading it yet. Should I just forget it then? All those obvious mistakes would drive me crazy.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
maybe your edition has corrections
If they even put out a corrected edition. It’s not a compelling book. There were some things of interest (if true!). It’s a very quick read, so it won’t take up much of your time. Save it for some mindless period where you have a couple hours to kill.
by drj on Aug 6, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions
haha...
though, i’m surprised that given how cool the b’more flag, there ISN’T more use of the black and gold in b’more and m’land teams.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 6, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
My vote goes to Guts, and I really wish that line read 1 ER, since that's essentially what it was, he was dominant practically the entire game, the bullpen just gave up the inherited runs.
Not blaming it on them, just sayin’. He pitched much better than his still very good line reads.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
And that one was a solo!
Although, to be fair, many of those longggg fly balls may have been homers in Camden. But shhhh. Don’t tell Guts.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
Yeah, yeah. I think I just really want an excuse to feel thrilled about a Guts start. Because this was a great one.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
Uhh, that was supposed to be a reply to the below statement. Apparently my computer no longer likes me.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
I'm thrilled about it even with 3ER
7.1 innings is good, especially on this team and at this point where our pen needs rest. He did a great job and just didn’t have the run support.
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, it's ridiculous for him to not even get one run of support.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
Edwin Jackson is good at pitching
But don’t tell Adam Jones that.
"I don't like to be here and just thinking about in October I'm going to go on vacation " -- Melmo moaning about being benched when he's hitting .256/.321/.330
I mean...
he still put the guys on base. Yeah the pen gave up the subsequent hits, but those runs are still his fault.
Also, I’d sooner blame Dave than I would the pen. Dave had Wiggy at short after pinch hitting him. Really stupid. A quicker SS might have had a play on that one single.
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 8:48 AM EDT up reply actions
It was a great start
I agree those runs are his fault, but the final line really isn’t indicative of how well he pitched for most of the game. I thought the same thing when Wiggy missed that ball to SS. Cesar would’ve had it.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
I agree it was a great start...not a quality start.
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey, hey! At least 6 IP, 3 ER, quality start!
/sarcasm/
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
I mean...
I didn’t see most of the game, but he DID put those two runners on right? Not ENTIRELY the bp’s fault…
Is it just me?
Or is this link messed up:
It doesn’t look like the O’s will end up signing their second-round pick.
It links me to the Hoiles article
Yeah, it's wrong
I did a little search and can’t find the article duck was trying to link to, just a small blurb embedded in an article written yesterday. So I’m gonna replace it with another link.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bal-osdraft804,0,2834214.story
I think that’s it.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
thanks!
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
No problem. I had just read it so I had it fresh in my memory. :)
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
joe po article w/ a provocative title...
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/joe_posnanski/08/05/market.size/index.html?eref=sihpT1
basically, “moneyball” is outmoded, big money times are still in the driver’s seat.
it’s weird b/c while the book focuses beane’s (at that time) pre-occupation w/ walks and obp, i thought the point was not about any one specific thing, but whatever aspect of the game is being undervalued that can be exploited. there’s always something, right? i tend to think that the rays focus on defensive efficiency was going to be the new black.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
I think it's interesting
that the Rays are mentioned only once in that article, as being “still in the race.” But the Marlins are listed as the only small market team with a plan. I think both the Marlins and the Rays are proof that small market teams can compete, but instead Pos focuses on the ones that are just hopeless.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
yeah...
i still think the small market v. big market thing is kind of a cop out and, to be sure, while big market/wallet teams are doing well this year, spending is surely no ticket to success.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 6, 2009 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions
spending is no GUARANTEE of success
but it obviously helps a lot.
a lot a lot.
"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
Did anyone notice that
someone refered to Chris Tillman as Pat Tillman in the comments of the “who will be the ace in 2011” article. It’s not like he is a nobody He is one of the Big 3, geez
Yeah buddy, him, Bert Bergeron, Brian Maddux, and Jack Arrietta thats YOUR starting rotation. Doofus!
"We're so bad right now that for us back-to-back home runs means one today and another one tomorrow." ~ Earl Weaver
Question?
Why doesn’t Mychal Givens want to sign? Is he expecting more money than they are offering? Or he doesn’t want to be in the Orioles system?
I read somewhere
He wants to go to college and it was going to be a tough signing because of that. Unless I’m confusing him with someone else.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
what a dumbass
college is for fools!
by O'sFan21 on Aug 6, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
He was rated as a first round talent going into the year
His performance lowered his value, but he still thinks he is worth first round money. Also he can go to college which is a decent second option. I think I read that he hasn’t played any baseball since he was drafted (he’s just been hanging out). So i’m not really too sad about this, we get a comp pick next year if we dont sign him.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Aug 6, 2009 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Well that all works out well and good then.
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions
yea i'm not really upset by this
Especially since it looks like we are going over slot to sign a bunch of other guys to make up for it.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Aug 6, 2009 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions
And we don't have to spend 5 years with him in the minors
HS players are often burnouts. I don’t like signing them in the top rounds at all.
"I don't like to be here and just thinking about in October I'm going to go on vacation " -- Melmo moaning about being benched when he's hitting .256/.321/.330
I wasn't very pleased
with this pick anyway, and I am not just spouting sour grapes. Givens was an above average HS shortstop and pitcher as well. Anytime I associate above average and high school I have terrible nightmares of wasted draft picks from the past.
I don’t think he would have found his way to the majors with his current skill set, either at short or on the mound. Have fun at school Mychal, I am sure you will be wildly popular…
Funny boxscore I just found on yahoo
Apparently, felt so bad for his tirade last night he batted for the dodgers and hit a HR.
I can't imagine what Ryan Braun said to 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 6, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Ugh, that 14-11 game
I believe that started the 14-42 slide that convinced Earl Weaver to retire for good. How do you hit two grannies and LOSE? At least we haven’t done that this year.
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
Bright future
I can honestly see a bright furure for the Orioles.It has been a long time since I could say that.Pitching in the next few yrs. should carry us to the playoffs & beyond.Especially i f
we aquire a 3rd baseman.We are solid up the middle & in the outfield.A minor tweak
here & there & Macphail will have us rising like cream to the top.
But we already have a 3 baseman
WITH playoff expirence and great bunting skills
"We're so bad right now that for us back-to-back home runs means one today and another one tomorrow." ~ Earl Weaver
* 3rd Baseman
"We're so bad right now that for us back-to-back home runs means one today and another one tomorrow." ~ Earl Weaver
And hes a former all star!
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Aug 6, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions
thats true and you don’t make the All Star team for nothing
"We're so bad right now that for us back-to-back home runs means one today and another one tomorrow." ~ Earl Weaver
there's no way you can be the staff ace if you give up homers every game
(cough)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 6, 2009 9:49 AM EDT reply actions
he was supposed to be the opening day ace
that went down the toilet pretty quicky as soon as 3e came up.
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 6, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions
was We don’t really have an Ace this year, just a guy at the front of the rotation
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions
I guess he's still the ace of our starting 5
Guthrie
Koji – always hurt anyways
Hendo
Eaton
Rich Hill
That was quite possibly the worst starting rotation ever assembled for opening day.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Aug 6, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Eh. He seems to be picking it up. While, of course, I would prefer he give up NO dongs, if he's gonna give up a run a game, it might as well be a solo shot.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
agreed
he’s still the “ace” but only for now. bergesen opens next year, at least as of now, as the “ace”
did anyone here about eli manning contract?
i wonder what dave thinks about this.
"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 6, 2009 9:54 AM EDT reply actions
Yes I did HEAR about it
But most NFL decent QB’s get ridiculous deals anyways so i didn’t think much of it (Cassel got over $10 million a year)
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Aug 6, 2009 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions
That is gonna be money KC is REALLY gonna regret
"We're so bad right now that for us back-to-back home runs means one today and another one tomorrow." ~ Earl Weaver
Ravens are gonna kill cassel on opening day
"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 6, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Oops hit enter too sent
That’s different though. NYG are giving money to a guy who won them a SB and know is good. KC is desperate and gave WAY too much money to a guy who is a back-up. That’s a good teaming getting better and a bad team getting worse.
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
Manning earned that money ALOT more than Cassel (who had the worst red zone % with NE’s line) whats he gonna do with KC’s line other than get sacked ALOT
"We're so bad right now that for us back-to-back home runs means one today and another one tomorrow." ~ Earl Weaver
Good for him though
Cashing in on a circumstantial good year.
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions
+1
And not from the team i cheer for. Although he was useful for my fantasy team last year. I guess any QB in that offense would be better than what i had.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Aug 6, 2009 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't want to talk about fantasy last year.
I had Tom Brady.
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions
me too!!!
matt cassell wasnt a bad pickup tho
by twistedlogic on Aug 6, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Someone grabbed him before I could
Then tried to make me some outlandish trade for my top running back…
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
my team
rodgers
forte
stephen jackson
steve smith
ocho cinco
roddy white
minnesota D
"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 6, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions
think it's good?
"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 6, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
yah
"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 6, 2009 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Not bad..
Is Roddy White still holding out? I think Rodgers is no bueno, but in most leagues QBs aren’t a HUGE deal.
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
I think its great
because its not my money and the giants have a ton of “cheap” young talent around him. It sends a message to the team and the fan base. Everyone can put him down all they want, but he plays in the toughest division in the NFL and is the only QB in it to have won a SB. Works for me.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
i say flacco is 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 6, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
I like Flacco. I really do. Alot actually.
And maybe he is better in the long run, but as of now he’s a 2nd year QB with 1 good year in the NFL.
I actually think Eli is a great model for what Flacco could prove to be. A strong arm qb with a great running game and a great defense. The Ravens have won a SB with way less than Flacco. I wouldnt be suprised to see a rematch of the Giants Ravens SB fairly soon.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
with the same outcome!
couldn’t resist
"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 6, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions
refering to the super bowl
"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 6, 2009 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Ravens are my 2nd fave team
but i’m pretty sure the Giants ran all over them last year. This isnt the Kerry Collins/Tiki Barber version of the Giants anymore.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
searching for comeback...
one minute please
"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 6, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
They have to get through the Steelers...
And Pittsburgh has only gotten better
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
please do not mention the word 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 6, 2009 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm a Steelers fan
I’ll mention it all I want, thank you.
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
well i'm a penguins fan
do i get a bonus?
"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 6, 2009 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
ugh
"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 6, 2009 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
The Steelers are my only out of town team.
The Ravens didn’t exist when I started following the NFL.
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions
i see
"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 6, 2009 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions
i got a strange penguins fan 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 6, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
the toughest division in the NFL
Ehhh…I dunno about that anymore. Maybe at the beginning of last year, but not anymore. I’d say the NFC South and the AFC East are tougher now.
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
MAYBE the nfc south
I hardly think the afc east is in their league. The Jets with a better coach and a rookie QB dont impress me and the bills added an old TO. Whoop-de-do. The pats should be great again and who knows what you get from the dolphins? 1 horrible year followed by 1 good year does not make a sure thing. Especially when it depended on a gimmick offense that the whole league knows now.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
they only used the wildcat for like 6 plays per 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 6, 2009 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't look now..
But the Cowboys and Redskins are not that good. Last year the that league was over-hyped and I am sure it will be again this year.
The AFC East will surprise you this year. What Rex Ryan brings to the Jets will change that team’s defense (something they didn’t have last year) and they still went 9-7. Also, consider they rely on the run and have a very capable back in Jones. Favre won’t be missed. The Pats will be a SB competitor with Brady back. The Bills have TO, whether you like it or not, he still makes teams relevant. And the Dolphins won the division, and despite their gadget offense, still have a very good defense. Its definitely a good league.
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
I know the Jets very well
and those 9 wins were heavily attributed to Favre while he was playing well at the beginning of the season (6 TD game, anyone?). I like Rex as a head coach, but its still his 1st year, not to mention Mark Sanchez is no sure thing (he may not even start btw, and dont count on Clemens to do anything great) . TO makes the Bills relevant, but i’d say thats more from a PR standpoint than on the field. The dolphins won the division while the Pats were without Brady and the Jets were floundering with an injured Favre. They also got to play the Bills twice.
As far as the NFC east goes, the cowboys and redskins were both in the playoff hunt in a division that featured the NFC’s top seed and the NFC championship runner up.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
i'm rooting for the jets this year
want rexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ryan to do well
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 6, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions
NFC East
Who did dallas (9-7) beat last year? Bad-Cle, GB, Cin, Was, SF, Sea. Good-Phi, TB, NYG. They were in the playoff hunt because they beat bad teams. They have a much tougher schedule this year. We’ll see about them this year.
Washington? I don’t care what anyone says, I watch a good amount of their games, and they really are not that good. After starting hot they ended terribly, like they do every year. I do not expect them to do much even with Fat Albert.
AFC East
Favre was not what he used to be last year. Just as you may know the Jets, I know Rex Ryan well. Yeah its his first year, but its not like he is being introduced to football for the first time in his life. He will be fine and do very well for the team that had coaching problems last year IMO. A lot of those games last year were won because Jones broke for over 100 yards. You cannot put all those wins on Favre’s back when your RB is going for 100 yards.
You can say what you want about TO, but he is still a good player. He does drop alot more than in his early years, but he still makes big plays. And teams have to match up their D-sets to him, which can open more of the field IF he runs his routes on all downs.
I’m not saying the Dolphins are going to win the division, but they did last year, which makes them competition.
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
I say this in love for all of you football fans
I’m wondering if we should create an OT – Football Talk FanPost for you guys to talk in.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
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 6, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Is it a neesh-neesh
For us to talk football in the Open threads?
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions
what the hell is a neesh-neesh?
"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 6, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
a pet peeve?
"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 6, 2009 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions
thank you
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 6, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
But its so easy to google if you have a question
I
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I like it for most things
but firefox is my go-to browser for “serious” stuff. Chrome is great just to waste time
It's fine for the open thread
It’s just that you guys all have so much to say about it, you know? And with the season starting to get underway you’ll only have more.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Well once the season starts
I expect it to move over to our respective team blogs.
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions
i'm gonna have to change my avatar for baltimore beatdown
i gotten insults about my orioles logo.
"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 6, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Same...
People dont get how I’m not either O’s & Ravens or Steelers & Pirates.
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
i get that on pensburgh
"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 6, 2009 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
i'm watching a mark clayton video
OMG he’s insane in the open field
"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 6, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
This is the only place i'm not ridiculed for being an O's fan
I actually rather not argue football. Its nice to get along with people about sometyhing sports related for once. I dont wanna ruin that.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
Ok, just a suggestion
By all means, continue on here :-)
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
nah, what I was trying to say
is I dont have to talk football at all. I just see people trash the Giants/Eli and I have to speak up. Its a reflex.
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
that's a very unique reflex
"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 6, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
No by all means
talk football. I wasn’t trying to say that people shouldn’t.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
that's an order i can follow!
"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 6, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Today's lineups, per Roch (Remember it's a day game, everyone!)
For the Orioles:
Brian Roberts – 2B
Nolan Reimold – LF
Nick Markakis – RF
Aubrey Huff – 1B
Ty Wigginton – 3B
Luke Scott – DH
Matt Wieters – C
Felix Pie – CF
Robert Andino – SS
David Hernandez – RHP
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
Would anybody else rather see Jones DH?
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Aug 6, 2009 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but I guess Dave just wants to give him and entire day off.
Luke is bound to heat up eventually, why not against the team he hits nearly .500 off of.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
it's worth a shot
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 6, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions
i would
but everybody not named cal ripken jr (and i guess miguel tejada) needs a day off
by twistedlogic on Aug 6, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
If there is a single no to that in the house...
I’d be astounded. Luke isn’t bad this second half, he straight up SUCKS. His SO in the 7th was HORRENDOUS last night. Lately when he swings, it doesn’t look like he is trying and he is not even close to the ball.
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Am I the only one slightly freaked out by that site?
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
Interesting stat about Wieters.
He’s batting only .163 in the 7 spot, but .308 8th.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
And his best inning is the 5th, batting a whoppin' .517
Baseball reference is awesome
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
matt wieters can make all innings the fifth inning you know!
because he’s matt wieters!
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 6, 2009 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions
wow thanks for the reminder
I totally forgot it was a game day.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
were?
"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 6, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
make love not hate
HELP ME I’ve turned into a hippie!!!!!
"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 6, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Not quite
He may need to say yes to Ritalin.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Aug 6, 2009 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
oh yea good call
correction: stay off the illegal stuff kiddo. it’ll kill your chances of getting a security clearance
by twistedlogic on Aug 6, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
JEALOUS!
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
yea
not to rub it in or anything, but at this time tomorrow, i’ll be in italy
by twistedlogic on Aug 6, 2009 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Perfect timing
They just legalized RU-486. Enjoy yourself!
by PhilR8 on Aug 6, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I laughed, so I'm probably going to hell
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Aug 6, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
good luck with those trains.
"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
gracias senor
should be epic. i’ve got a car for a few days tho so it’ll just be a few days of trains
Damnit i have a meeting at 2 right in the middle of the game
It could be anywhere from 5 minutes to an hour, I’m really hoping for the 5 minutes
i made a photoshop with strasberg in an O's hat.
"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 6, 2009 10:08 AM EDT reply actions
i want to have a twitter account!
"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 6, 2009 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Me neither
But I’m glad it’s not just me. I was afraid that my work had finally caught on and blocked it.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Also not working for me
Nutbunnies.
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
Can somebody who uses
Twitter fill me in as to what all the hype is about? I just don’t get the madness surrounding the newest web fad…
Its hard to explain
Its just a new quick way to update people on the web with stories, facts, etc instantly. Its easier than a blog and also works on your cell phone (with or with out internet capabilities). Its just cool, because I can send messages to celebrities/athletes on it, that I never would have gotten a chance to communicate with otherwise.
Also, I find it easy to communicate with people on there all over the world who share similar interests with me, like the Os, the Steelers, working out, etc.
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
so its like
twistedlogic is taking a shower
twistedlogic is taking a walk in the park
like that kind of instant story?
by twistedlogic on Aug 6, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
No, not really. Its not like facebook status updates.
Thats what people initially think. Its not the set-up “Johnny_S is (action or event)”. Its more of a way of sharing information with people. So I give updates on Steelers stuff and Os stuff a lot. I was about to give an example, but twitter is not working today. More like “@BelowZero8 The O’s brought up their best pitching prospect Brian Matusz today. link to an article”
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
@BelowZero8 is my twitter handle, just fyi
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
oh i see
still not anything i care to be a part of. could provide some high quality entertainment such as @(insert celeb name here) I did (insert ridiculously stupid thing here)
Yeah its not for everyone
I usually tweet TO and Ochocino and talk shit. No responses to date
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
My Twitter works again, so if yours still isn't working maybe something's up with your comp.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
It keeps going on and off...
I think twitter is having a “whale” of a problem today
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Eh.
If you wish to share your breakfast cereal of choice with the world, you may.
But most people that I follow don’t actually post stuff like that too often. It’s more news, information… etc. But there are joke tweets and what not… Ashton Kutcher asked the world how to get the smell of skunk off of a dog. Although, to be fair, he wasn’t kidding. My list of followers ranges from celebrities and musicians to news organizations and friends.
It’s really difficult to explain, but it’s phenomenal. It sounds stupid, but once you start using it you cannot stop. It’s amazing. News stations, your local breaking news, national and global world news, if you’re a celeb-lover, you get your feed of them, too…. It’s a great way of spreading information fast. With the click of a button your thought can be spread to thousands of people. Whether it be what you’re eating for breakfast or what’s going on in the news, all of your followers will know.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
@BelowZero8 I just pooped.
Now EVERYONE knows
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think Ashton and Demi finally settled on some sort of baking soda mixture.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
But I myself have no idea. I've thankfully never had to deal with de-skunking a dog.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
thats kinda why i dont wanna get a dog
bad smells annoy me. kinda like the folks who think farting on the metro is funny and/or acceptable
Haha
that would be this guy. Farting in tight spaces is ALWAYS funny.
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
no way
i went caving once and one of the guys farted. it was funny for only the people in front of him. methane in a chamber…….
Aww, nah. Don't let the smell stop you. Dogs are the most perfect creatures ever.
My dog never smells… at least, I don’t think so. But then again, I have doggy deodorant. Smells like flowers.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
i need that stuff for some of the ppl on the metro
is this an aerosol thing i can buy and just sorta spray on ppl?
It just comes in a little spray bottle. I don't know if they recommend spraying it on people, but I guess it's work a shot.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
The concept of
followers makes me uninterested. The world already has too many followers, and I guess Twitter isn’t helping the situation. Not to bust anyones balls here, but I don’t think it is for me…then again, I am terribly anti-social during 90% of my day.
SUPER COOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUjZgOWM3s0&feature=rec-HM-fresh+div
old cartoon baseball
"Hey ump, how about a warning? Sure. Watch out you don't get killed". -Moonlight Graham talking to an umpire after two straight pitches at his head
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Aug 6, 2009 10:16 AM EDT reply actions
can that bug teach tillman to throw those pitches?
"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 6, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
hey, mods...
cool to use a fan post to solicit participants for a proposed cc fantasy football league?
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
I'd get in on that too
"We're so bad right now that for us back-to-back home runs means one today and another one tomorrow." ~ Earl Weaver
me 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 6, 2009 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
well damn
i’m totally in now
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
Yes go for it.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
cool...
this strange new world of rules confuses my old, rambling mind.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 6, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions
We're learning as we go
I was actually thinking about fantasy baseball fan posts the other day. They don’t fit the guidelines, but surely we’re not going to stop posting them every year.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
of course...
there’s a difference b/w guidelines and rules, y’know? guidelines, imho, definitely afford a little more wiggle room, but certainly give participants notice as to behavior or content which could run afoul of community standards, and thus be ban-able or subject to the red pen.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 6, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry wrong link
this is the one i meant
by twistedlogic on Aug 6, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Haha I saw this on suggest videos under that video
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I suppose he needed one of these:
/sarcasm
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
oh, you're right
I knew it wasn’t Joe Buck, I was just making a stupid joke that Joe Buck is about as informative and knowledgeable as the guy calling the game in the clip. Who, obviously, was being silly. But I didn’t realize it was John Mayer. Nice!
Yep, that's his real video channel. He's, to me, one of the funniest people I can think of. Then again, I'm kinda sorta in love with him. He's amazing.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
"Now there is a blue light on"
“Pedroia now has a yellow and a blue”
by John Stephens on Aug 6, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
that would be prince.
…or even early jimi hendrix!
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Aug 6, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions
the detroit dirt digger
mugget bug!
Can that dirt digger bite porcello?
"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 6, 2009 11:45 AM EDT reply actions
LOOK AT THIS(sorry for the size)
This website parwaypastimes.com has all sorts of neat stuff like this.
"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 6, 2009 12:45 PM EDT reply actions
parkwaypastimes.com
"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 6, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
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