Wednesday Bird Droppings
by zknower on Sep 2, 2009 5:45 AM EDT
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Here's something to make you feel a little better about last night's loss: Last December, CCers roundly panned the Yankees' ridiculous, overpriced signing of AJ Burnett, and by and large, nobody on this site wanted to sign him. We were right, by the way. Burnett is 10-8 on the year, and going into last night's game, he was 0-4 in his last six starts, with a season ERA of 4.10 and WHIP of 1.38. Yes, that's all before he gave up another 6 runs in 5-1/3 IP. For this, the Yankees happily pay $16.5M per year. The Oriole with the most similar stats to Burnett would be one Jeremy Guthrie: 9-13, ERA of 5.18 (yeah, that's higher), and WHIP of 1.381. Guthrie is costing us, I believe, around $1M this year. Yeah, I know, he's not a free agent yet, but still.
Jones not expected back anytime soon
Roch reports that x-rays taken last night were negative on Adam Jones' ankle, but that it is a severe sprain (possibly a high ankle sprain), and with Screech available we shouldn't expect to see AJ for a while.
Orioles fortify bullpen, OF as rosters expand - USATODAY.com
The Baltimore Orioles enhanced their weary bullpen Tuesday by recalling Matt Albers and Alberto Castillo from Triple-A Norfolk and activating Dennis Sarfate from the 15-day disabled list. The team also purchased the contract of outfielder Jeff Fiorentino from Norfolk. To make room for Fiorentino on the 40-man roster, the Orioles transferred left-hander Rich Hill to the 60-day disabled list.
The Spence Report: Bergesen shelved for the season
It's official: 3E1N is done until next year.
Tillman feeling strong- MASNsports.com
Chris Tillman says, "Don't shut me down, bro!"
The other evil empire - The Boston Globe
Tom Scocca op-eds about what the Red Sox have become: "The blue-shirted, pink-hatted crowds descend on other cities’ ballparks for a mass smug-in whenever the Sox are on the road. Red Sox fans seem not to notice that the other team’s fans are even there. Like Deadheads, they’re indifferent to what city they’ve trailed into, so long as they’re bathing in the presence of like-minded worshippers: Yoooook! Duuuuude!". Be sure to enjoy the comments from many enlightened Sawx fans.
A-Rod gives anti-steroid talk to Balto. Co. students -- baltimoresun.com
Alex Rodriguez talked to 500 students at Milford Mill Academy about the dangers of using steroids. Try not to laugh.
O's on Deck: Waring among players promoted to the Baysox - Baltimoresun.com's Dean Jones Jr.
Four players are headed from the Single-A Frederick Keys to the Double-A Bowie Baysox, including infielder Brandon Waring, who currently ranks among the Carolina League leaders in several offensive categories. Joining Waring on the move to Bowie for the final week of the season are center fielder Matt Angle, shortstop Pedro Florimon Jr., and right-handed pitcher Brian Parker. Right-hander Zach Clark heads from the Keys to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.
Spotlight on: Brett Jacobson
Brett Jacobson, who began the season as the Tigers' 10th-ranked prospect according to Baseball America, earned his first win with Frederick Sunday, allowing one run and two hits while striking out two in 1 2/3 innings. More details here on the kid we got for Huff.
Orioles poised to beat last year’s attendance total | On the Record
Liz Farmer argues that even though attendance is down 9% from 2008, several series against contending teams may push the team past last year's total.
Saving the best for last: 10 years ago today, Cal RIpken, Jr. "pulled a 1-1 pitch from Tampa Bay's Rolando Arrojo into the left-field seats with two outs in the third inning for his 400th career homer, adding a special touch to an 11-6 victory over the Devil Rays before 39,172 at Camden Yards. " (Baltimore Sun Archives). Reading the blurb will bring up names like Erickson, Conine, and Belle. Good times.
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The Baltimore Orioles enhanced their weary bullpen Tuesday by recalling Matt Albers and Alberto Castillo from Triple-A Norfolk and activating Dennis Sarfate
That sentence just seems looney to me. Maybe they added more depth, but Albers and co are not an enhancement.
by Johnny_S on Sep 2, 2009 8:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You are correct, sir. This is the same "enhancement" that's been marketed extensively in recent years thru the miracle of spam.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Sep 2, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stacey
No drama today but did I get called out AGAIN mistakenly? Just to be clear, I was joking with OsFAN21 not Os21girl or whatever their names are.
Anyway, thanks for clarifying that before my good Wieners name got tarnished again. lol
by Wieters Wieners on Sep 2, 2009 8:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nah it was a misunderstanding
don’t worry about it dude.
Earl Weaver would’ve kissed Adam Dunn on the mouth in public. - SC 08/11/08
by Stacey on Sep 2, 2009 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watched the game last night at Hooters in Manassas
The statement that captures the whole night is my buddy turned to me at one point and just said “These girls are just so….. manassas.”
In any case…. I just got done reading all 700 comments on the game thread. I have to admit you lose alot of the flow reading it that way, lol.
So it looks like Os21girl was voted off the island huh? It seemed like she knew she would be but kind of wanted to go out in a blazing inferno with that Philly Eagles/slur driven tirade… oh well, it appeared to me she wanted to be banned to kind of make herself a camden chat martyr (which is a very odd thing to want to be).
by Wieters Wieners on Sep 2, 2009 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think from this point forward we should lay off her
I think it was clear she had some issues and, while she definitely deserved the ban, I sorta feel bad for her especially since she isnt here to defend herself.
by kba26 on Sep 2, 2009 8:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
It’s not right to talk about someone who can’t talk about. There were a few comments in the game thread I didn’t address because I was still so annoyed, but yeah.
Earl Weaver would’ve kissed Adam Dunn on the mouth in public. - SC 08/11/08
by Stacey on Sep 2, 2009 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've noticed this about hooters
Even though they are all exactly the same, if you watch the girls closely, they’ve all got a hell of a lot of local color. Its true nationwide.
1933 was a bad year
by Senatorrosewater on Sep 2, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i actually liked her
"All major leaguers can see the ball and hit it. But what separates the great ones is that they can see the ball and hit it were they want to hit it."
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Sep 2, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On pace to beat last year's attendance
I also looked at the attendance for the past two games. About 51K for two games when school had started. This must be the fan base that MacPhail says he wants to reinvigorate.
by drj on Sep 2, 2009 8:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I thought the idea was to just get fans to the stadium.
Spend on concessions and help the bottom line kind of stuff.
by drj on Sep 2, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
Those games pretty much sell themselves with the combination of people traveling from Boston and New York and the blend of banwagon fans that live in Maryland.
To me reinvigorating the fanbase, is to be getting 35-40,000 out to watch us kick the Royals ass.
I will say I was at three of the bigger crowds this year. Opening Day, Wieters debut, Tillmans debut (vs. the aforementioned Royals).
I seem to think if we spend some money on a sexy free agent we will get alot of that money back. Take Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers for example. Im pretty sure his name alone pays for his own contract. They ran some numbers based on how much more they are going to make in parking, attendance, jersey sales, additional concession sales with more people being at the game, and it was like they didnt even spend a dime on him…. and pleased the fans and got more competitive to boot. MacPhail says he will be ready to open up the piggy bank next year though. I cant wait to see who ends up donning the orange and white.
by Wieters Wieners on Sep 2, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jones shut down
I hate to admit it, but Jones is near the top of my list for this year’s “big disappointment”.
The other guy who is shut down, 3E1N, is near the top of my pleasant surprise list.
by drj on Sep 2, 2009 8:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bergesen for Opening Day
the campaign begins now.
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 Sep 2, 2009 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has certainly earned it!
What a shame getting hurt like that and tainting a terrific season.
He is indeed an inning-eating strikethrowing maven!!!
by Wieters Wieners on Sep 2, 2009 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I heard that we're opening the season on the road
So give Guts his “real Opening Day” and give Bergesen the home opener.
You know you’re a fan when you look forward to Opening Day in September.
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 Sep 2, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
"WAKE ME UP, WHEN SEPTEMBER ENDS...."
We should have our opener in Tokyo
Just mix it up and cleanse the bad spirits.
Im really glum today (Im sure others are sharing in the glumness) about last nights game and the Loooooooong September coming.
I guess Ill just adopt the Green Day anthem “WAKE ME UP, WHEN SEPTEMBER ENDS….”
by Wieters Wieners on Sep 2, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i for some unexplainable reason
want matusz to start opening day.
I can’t figure out why.
"All major leaguers can see the ball and hit it. But what separates the great ones is that they can see the ball and hit it were they want to hit it."
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Sep 2, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fuck he's my fantasy CF
no i’m FORCED to play damon there
by twistedlogic on Sep 2, 2009 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I picked up Felix Pie for such a time as this.
"I hate making excuses. If I suck, then I suck. And I suck. That's the way I'm playing. If you suck, you suck. You have to take responsibility in this game. Right now, that's the way I feel. Yes, I suck." - Jose Guillen/quote of the year
by getxstoked on Sep 2, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't see how Jones can be a disappointment, really
Unless you were expecting to keep hitting .350 all year, and that, of course, was driven by an absurdly high BABIP, which has now normalized to somewhere around .290, from it’s former .400ish resting place.
"I hate making excuses. If I suck, then I suck. And I suck. That's the way I'm playing. If you suck, you suck. You have to take responsibility in this game. Right now, that's the way I feel. Yes, I suck." - Jose Guillen/quote of the year
by getxstoked on Sep 2, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BABIP has fallen back to near average.
So have other stats.
He’s currently has BA/OBP/SLG of .277/.335/.457
AL CF Avg: .263/.329/.407
NL CF Avg: .271/.342/.428
His OPS+ is 103, VORP 21.8.
Not bad numbers and they indicate he’s an above average player (for comparison Luke Scott has a 19.5 VORP, 116 OPS+). Jones has fallen hard the second half of the season. Perhaps the early hype (from places like Baseball Prospectus) was too much.
You don’t need to put him on your “disappointing” list. I have.
by drj on Sep 2, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's 24, in his second full season
and has been dealing with nagging injuries all fucking year…you need to re-evaluate what you expected.
"I hate making excuses. If I suck, then I suck. And I suck. That's the way I'm playing. If you suck, you suck. You have to take responsibility in this game. Right now, that's the way I feel. Yes, I suck." - Jose Guillen/quote of the year
by getxstoked on Sep 2, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, looks like the Rays are done
I read that the players were not happy with the Kazmir trade. I suspect that was the move that broke the team. That leaves the Rangers to root for, and that is likely not looking good with the Blue Jays and O’s tanking out the season and plenty of games left against the red sox. This will result in all the AL top payroll teams in the playoffs. I find that really disappointing.
by drj on Sep 2, 2009 9:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That article on the PHN being awful
did anyone get through the comments? I got to the 2nd page and could take no more of their awfulness just permeating through my computer screen YUCK!!
Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax ~ Mike Royko
by Graham71681 on Sep 2, 2009 9:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You made it further than me
I wanted to throw up
by kba26 on Sep 2, 2009 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kept waiting for someone to point out the fact that half the people who show up are posers
that are rooting for a front runner and out of the other half most are just plain obnoxius jerks but nothing
Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax ~ Mike Royko
by Graham71681 on Sep 2, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Half?
I’d say more like 85% of them are posers.
"I hate making excuses. If I suck, then I suck. And I suck. That's the way I'm playing. If you suck, you suck. You have to take responsibility in this game. Right now, that's the way I feel. Yes, I suck." - Jose Guillen/quote of the year
by getxstoked on Sep 2, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The article is 100% true, though
I’m saving it. Fuck those blue-shirted, pink-hatted assholes.
by PhilR8 on Sep 2, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same here!!
I got to the second page and couldn’t take any more…absolutely horrible….
by NewYorkOriole on Sep 2, 2009 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate the Sox so much more than the Yanks
Boston fans are such dicks…
by Wieters Wieners on Sep 2, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Obnoxious, pompous assholes. It makes me shudder to think that I was actually pulling for them back in ’04. If only I knew what was in store…
Team Relish
by kramertoneman on Sep 2, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
same
"All major leaguers can see the ball and hit it. But what separates the great ones is that they can see the ball and hit it were they want to hit it."
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Sep 2, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been reading a bunch of shit by Tom Scocca on the web
I like him.
by PhilR8 on Sep 2, 2009 10:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just a change of subject
I attended the Baysox Binghamton game at Bowie. Brandon Waring looked great. He reminds me of Jason Wirth in stature. His bat is potent. He drove in 5 or the 6 Bowie runs with a double and 3 run jack that was a no doubter. Bowie now has Bell at 3rd and Waring at first. Angle looks good in CF. He is a speedster in the form of a young B-Rob. Parker has a power arm. He can in to relieve Steve Johnson and finished up final 3.0 innings with no runs. With Erie and Reading losing the race is tight and fun to watch. Bergenson and Reimold T-shirts were given out also. There is good playoff atmosphere baseball in Bowie. Come out and feel what a pennant race feels like if you have forgotten.
Success in 2010. Playoffs in 2011. Go Orioles!
by Baysox39 on Sep 2, 2009 11:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
did you get the reimold shirt or 3e1n shirt
"All major leaguers can see the ball and hit it. But what separates the great ones is that they can see the ball and hit it were they want to hit it."
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Sep 2, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My girlfriend just got the Palm Pre
It’s awesome and I’m jealous. But no way am I changing my plan to get it.
by PhilR8 on Sep 2, 2009 11:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I jealous you have a cell phone period
"All major leaguers can see the ball and hit it. But what separates the great ones is that they can see the ball and hit it were they want to hit it."
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Sep 2, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
chill out kiddo
i didnt have a cell phone till i was 18 and had to pay for said phone when i got it
by twistedlogic on Sep 2, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least they had cell phones when you were 18...
Back in my day…
Wait, where’s everyone going? Dammit, I have a story to tell!
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 Sep 2, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just because
"All major leaguers can see the ball and hit it. But what separates the great ones is that they can see the ball and hit it were they want to hit it."
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Sep 2, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry it came out so big
"All major leaguers can see the ball and hit it. But what separates the great ones is that they can see the ball and hit it were they want to hit it."
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Sep 2, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That made it even funnier, to be honest
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Sep 2, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zack Morris wants his phone back!
Earl Weaver would’ve kissed Adam Dunn on the mouth in public. - SC 08/11/08
by Stacey on Sep 2, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BatimoreSportsFan: "Who's Zack Morris??"
by Wieters Wieners on Sep 2, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
zknower: "Who's Zack Morris??"
"The single best thing any rebuilding manager can do, ever, is trade a relief pitcher in late July for a couple of solid prospects."
— Rob Neyer, July 30, 2009
by zknower on Sep 2, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And you call ME old?????
Saved By The Bell’s 20th Year Reunion Photo Gallery
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 Sep 2, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's actually life-size, I think
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 Sep 2, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
preview is your friend
it really only takes an extra ten seconds or so. try it sometime.
"The single best thing any rebuilding manager can do, ever, is trade a relief pitcher in late July for a couple of solid prospects."
— Rob Neyer, July 30, 2009
by zknower on Sep 2, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahahah
well i’m fairly young but when i was 18, it was just getting to the point where everyone NEEDED a cell phone from your 5 year old kid to your dog.
by twistedlogic on Sep 2, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Arizona Fall League rosters are out
Erbe will be pitching with Strasburg. Bell, Waring, and Snyder join them on the PHX Desert Dogs.
Also, one Adam L*ew*n will be there.
http://mlb.mlb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=l119&t=t_ros&cid=454
HT to fangraphs: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/afl-preview-phoenix-desert-dogs/
"I hate seeing Bedard go, but I think the O's may have gotten the better end of the deal" -- me, 2/8/08
by CoachOfEarl on Sep 2, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that team's gonna be awesome
"All major leaguers can see the ball and hit it. But what separates the great ones is that they can see the ball and hit it were they want to hit it."
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Sep 2, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From the "making ourselves feel better" department;
Felix has more HR’s than Mora on the season. I don’t know if that’s been mentioned before, but I can’t stop giggling.
1933 was a bad year
by Senatorrosewater on Sep 2, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yo!
"All major leaguers can see the ball and hit it. But what separates the great ones is that they can see the ball and hit it were they want to hit it."
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Sep 2, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome
How was school today training wheels? Did you learn anything interesting? Meet any pretty girls we should know about?
by Wieters Wieners on Sep 2, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had an assembly
I got my locker..it’s a piece of s$%#
We had to create nametags, mine was O’s themed.
I learned my science teacher’s an O’s fan!!!
"All major leaguers can see the ball and hit it. But what separates the great ones is that they can see the ball and hit it were they want to hit it."
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Sep 2, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're from the bmore area arent you?
shouldnt alot of teachers be o’s fans?
Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.
by daveh873 on Sep 2, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now they're all from PA
and Steelers fans who couldn’t care less about baseball. At least in my county, anyway.
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 Sep 2, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think he's the only one
I wore my Wieters shirt, he was the only one commented.
"All major leaguers can see the ball and hit it. But what separates the great ones is that they can see the ball and hit it were they want to hit it."
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Sep 2, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what grade is you in?
"Chicks who dig home runs aren’t the ones who appeal to me, 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."-Ichiro
by WestcoastO'sFan on Sep 2, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like pie
"All major leaguers can see the ball and hit it. But what separates the great ones is that they can see the ball and hit it were they want to hit it."
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Sep 2, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gut's cost breakdown
Guthrie is costing us, I believe, around $1M this year.
That would be $650k in salary, and $350k in balls that go over the fence.
"I hate seeing Bedard go, but I think the O's may have gotten the better end of the deal" -- me, 2/8/08
by CoachOfEarl on Sep 2, 2009 6:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok.... this was hilarious!
And I love me some GUTS. haha
Id post this on my Facebook, but 99% would be like “Whats a Guthrie”
by Wieters Wieners on Sep 2, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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