Monday Bird Droppings
by Camden Chat on Jan 11, 2010 7:00 AM EST
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Berken holds baseball camp in De Pere, WI
While the camp features everything from pitching and catching, to hitting, fielding and throwing, Berken says he wants kids to learn about life. "The biggest thing we try to teach them is the small things," Berken said. "The thank yous, the pleases, have good manners, show your parents respect. We always talk to the kids about the important of getting good grades so it's a lot more than just baseball." -zk
Cactus League expands from humble roots | MLB.com: News
A nice blurb about the formation of the Cactus League. Did you know the Orioles were one of the original founding teams? -zk
Montanez and Pie - MASNsports.com
And update on Lou Montanez and Felix Pie's off-season activities. Andy MacPhail says about Pie, "We like Felix a lot." Me too, Andy. Me too. -Stacey
BAL@TB: Pie's diving catch seals the win for the O's - Video | MLB.com
Speaking of Felix, please watch for your enjoyment. -Stacey
Aroldis Chapman to sign with the Reds - Yahoo! Sports
A source close to Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman said the pitcher has agreed to a $30M deal with Cincinnati. -Stacey
Huff to the Giants
Aubrey Huff has reportedly signed a 1 year, $3M deal with the San Francisco Giants. Best of luck, Huff Daddy. -Stacey
Liga de Beisbol Profesional de Puerto Rico: Statistics | Carlos Delgado
When Orioles scouts visit Puerto Rico to watch Delgado play this week, they'll see a guy who is 6-for-17 so far this winter; but 5 of the 6 hits are singles (the other hit is a home run), and Delgado has yet to take the field, DHing in his first five games. -zk
Ravens fans raid Razor - Boston.com
Baltimore gave Boston as taste of its own medicine as the Ravens fans invaded "M&T Bank Stadium North." -Stacey
Remember, if the time should come when you have to make a choice between what is right, and what is easy, remember what happened to a boy who was good, and kind, and brave, because he strayed across the path of Open Thread.
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I hope Huff can rebound with SF
by Jordan Tuwiner on Jan 11, 2010 7:09 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Go Ravens....
I don’t even watch them regularly, but it’s nice to see Baltimore beat up on Boston. :-)
Pie has really grown on me. I couldn’t stand the guy early in the season, but now, I think he’s a servicable 4th OF. I hope he continues to make good strides and lives up to his (apparent) potential.
"Real Orioles don't pout. Real Orioles don't gloat. Real Orioles just win."
plus, he's adorable!
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
who, moi?
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
Kudos to the Ravens
I would have been a Ravens fan had they come into existence about 10 years earlier, but my allegiance was already established with the Redskins at that point. That being said, I have a soft spot for them, and was very pleased to see Baltimore go into Boston and give them the business.
I'm in the same boat
People always ask me why I’m on O’s/Skins fan. That’s all there was when I was growing up, and I can’t switch to either the Nats or Ravens for the same exact reasons. People who are straight-ticket loyal to DC or Baltimore don’t seem to get it.
Im all home-team regardless.
The Nats are the only team I haven’t taken to.
The Skins are my 2nd favorite team…
by Wieters Wieners on Jan 11, 2010 9:31 AM EST up reply actions
+1
i get so tired of people who question my redskins loyalty and say i should “switch” to the ravens. gee, does that mean if you move to another city, you’re going to switch baseball teams?
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
Exactly
when I was picking teams, so to say, there were no Ravens or Nationals. The Senators and Colts were gone before I was born and the Ravens came when I was probably 10.
and being born and raised in Columbia and having gone to college in both DC and Baltimore I’m not picking sides between the two cities. I honestly love them both. But for me, I’ll always be an O’s and Skins fan because it’s what I’ve grown up with.
i love that the orioles' "O!" was audible during the national anthem!
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
YEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!
Im freakin stoked about the Ravens beating those New England assholes. I couldnt help thinking this was at least small redemption for them smashing up on the Orioles all year. Anytime Baltimore knocks Boston out at anything, Ill be a happy camper.
Bring on dem Colts!
by Wieters Wieners on Jan 11, 2010 8:23 AM EST reply actions
Good point....
Bring on dem COLTS …. how do I ‘unstrike’ something, lol….
by Wieters Wieners on Jan 11, 2010 10:56 AM EST up reply actions
Whoever was calling the Colts-Ravens this year..
said they were annnouced like so “The visitors, the Indianapolis Professional Football Club”
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jan 11, 2010 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
We almost certainly had more fans in Miami and Tennessee
The story is likely being overblown.
"There's only one cure for what's wrong with all of us pitchers, and that's to take a year off. Then, after you've gone a year without throwing, quit altogether." -Jim Palmer
So with Huff to the Giants
that basically means the Orioles can have Adam LaRoche for basically any price, right? There’s like zero market left for the guy. So, my question: is Adam LaRoche a better idea than Wigginton/Aubrey/Hughes/Snyder?
LaRoche has a career OPS+ of 116 (122 in both ’08 and ’09) playing all but six games of his six year career in Atlanta and Pittsburgh. He has some power (25 homers in each of the last two seasons) and some on-base skills (career OBP of .343), but is hardly great shakes in either of the offensive categories. His fielding is below-average according to UZR and +/-, but first base is hardly an important defensive position. LaRoche is probably (on a season-basis) 2 wins better than Wigginton, but who knows about the other dudes?
"I like baseball, movies, good clothes, whiskey, fast cars ... and you. What else you need to know?"
Not really my question
from LaRoche’s point of view, he’s got to be saying “looks like the Orioles are my best shot right now”. But I’m asking, from the Orioles’ point of view, is it worth it to pick up LaRoche and discard New Aubrey or Rhyne Hughes, block Snyder for a year, and give up whatever money is paid.
I’m sort of split, even assuming a one year $5 million deal. I’m just not sure he’s that much better than what we could already throw out there.
"I like baseball, movies, good clothes, whiskey, fast cars ... and you. What else you need to know?"
No to LaRoche
San Francisco talked about Huff last July. Deal never happened. I’m not sure their signing Huff now means they don’t want LaRoche. Anyway, I don’t want the O’s to sign LaRoche. Not at all convinced he is any better than whoever wins the position in Spring Training from amongst Snyder, Hughes, Aubrey, Wigginton, Atkins, Montanez, Scott and Reimold. Actually, LaRoche and Wiggy are the only known quantities, there. LaRoche is ok with the glove and would produce 25 HRs and an OBP around .340. Strikes out alot and has a long swing. I say keep the guys we’ve got and see who looks best unless Delgado proves in winter ball that he can play 1B. DH isn’t enough. We all know he can hit. But can he play?
Being a Pirate fan first and foremost...
You guys should know Adam does not hit before July. Period. The last 3 years he is a .187 hitter in April compared to .293/.328/.313/ in July, August and September. If you expect to contend he’s a great pickup, if the plan is a 1yr deal and most likely ship him out at the deadline, I wouldn’t invest too much. He is going to regret not taking that 2yr/17mm deal imo.
I say yes
Especially on a 1 or 2 year deal. Guys HAS hit 25 HR before. He’s done it. Snyder? Not yet. Could, but not yet. New Aubrey? Not much chance.
LaRoche is basically Garrett Atkins at 1B, yes? Has some good historical numbers, coming off a down year, needs a team to take a chance on him.
I say give it a shot. Doesn’t really block anyone, ‘cause at $5M, we’re not talking an uinsurmountable sunken cost. If it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work. But it has the potential to work better than anything we have lined up right now.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
25 HR would be a bad season for Delgado
He SLGed under .500 in 2007 for the first time in 10 years. Yeah, he’s coming off of hip surgery, so we’d have to be fairly certain that he’s healthy, but I think Delgado has the most upside in the ‘whoops, I don’t have a job’ bin we’re looking at right now.
Delgado
would skew the average age of the baby Os all by his lonesome.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
He could chat about the good old days with Juan Samuel
they actually played together for a few years.
I'd say no
If LaRoche were the permanent solution, or if Snyder/Hughes/etc. were more than a year out, I’d think otherise. I think Branyan’s a better deal. He’d be cheaper and he can platoon with Snyder.
What looks large from a distance, close up ain't never that big.
by mystery tramp on Jan 11, 2010 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
ahahahaha
Sanchez after the Jets’ victory yesterday, and after Carroll was rumored to be heading to the Seahwaks:
“Speaking of Coach Carroll, I just want everyone to know, I completely disagree with his decision to go to the NFL,” he said, smiling broadly, his comments met by laughter. "Statistics show that it’s not a good choice.
ZING!
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
by zknower on Jan 11, 2010 11:43 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
he's going to be nick saban 2.0 just wait
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jan 11, 2010 3:39 PM EST up reply actions
Glad Chapman is gone
The Orioles have several pitchers in the minors who have actually pitched and show great promise. No need to upset the entire pay structure for one guy who “throws” 100 mph but hasn’t pitched in pro ball yet. D.Cabrera redeux?
My reaction...
Nope, still don’t care that he used steroids.
"I'd like to do something. We all would here," he added. "As I've said before, you just don't want to do anything stupid that you're thinking in May, 'What in the God's green earth was I thinking about?'" - Andy MacPhail 12/8/09
Wonder how different
the last few years would have been if he had just said that in front of Congress…
Shocker of the century
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jan 11, 2010 3:38 PM EST up reply actions
Today is my birthday!
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jan 11, 2010 3:38 PM EST reply actions
So, you're 12 now?
KIDDING!
I know it’s 14.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
I'm 13
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jan 11, 2010 4:04 PM EST up reply actions
That's right
One month older than my daughter.
Stay on your side of the Bay Bridge, kid.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
People messing with mah emotions...
I thought the lead in pick was going to be followed with an “Os resign Bedard”
by GeoffreyA on Jan 11, 2010 3:46 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Any suggestions on what we do with Koji?
Long relief seems like a good fit for him considering the fact that for about 5 innings he’s solid then he basically implodes. He was a closer over in Japan for the Giants and after looking at his stats he was quite good. But there’s a difference in hitter quality between the US and Japan.
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jan 11, 2010 4:11 PM EST reply actions
I figured he would be in the running for the closer spot
Until we signed Gonzalez. Now I guess he’ll duke it out for setup man.
Did the NAACP disband? Has Jesse Jackson passed on? How in the world can Harry Reid just proclaim that he should have used “better words” and that he’s not going to deal with what he said?
Look, I could really care less most of the time but the double standard is appalling.
And yes, what’s her face is going to be a political contributor on FoxNews. I’m pretty sure I won’t watch.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
amen
its fun to argue with the ppl with their damn facebook stati that say “fuck off gop chairman” and all that jazz tho.
by twistedlogic on Jan 11, 2010 5:29 PM EST up reply actions
Calls for Reid to resign
Clear case of “don’t thow me in the briar patch!”
Even the dimmest Rs know what a good thing they have in Reid as Senate leader. They want no part of Durbin or Schumer.
You can't fix stupid. Stupid is forever.
This may be the ONLY case of...
It’s OK If Your a Democrat.
Ever.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
Exactly
Look at Rudy G. for example.
He insisted that the city’s command centre be placed in the Towers even though security experts begged him to put it in a less conspicuous place, may be somewhere in Queens or Brooklyn.
His prefered choice for Director of Fatherland Security was a crook with mob ties.
And of course, he somehow thought that the attempted shoe bombing happened BEFORE 9/11.
And the media fawns all over his “national security” credentials. Why is that? My only guess is that of the 2 people yelping furiously into megaphones soon after 9/11, he was the one speaking in complete, English sentences rather than simian gibberish.
You can't fix stupid. Stupid is forever.
I'm really enjoying Rudy's G's current comedy tour!
I like the joke he tells about how Bush NEVER would have tried a terrorist in civilian court. HILARIOUS!
But really, is anybody surprised that Reid is a dbag? I’m not.
dude made his bones...
selling out the mob. nice eyetalian boy like him? yeesh.
don’t snitch!
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Jan 11, 2010 11:43 PM EST up reply actions
articulate the double standard...
i’m confused.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Jan 11, 2010 11:45 PM EST up reply actions
Usually more about sex than race...
but see
Gov. Elliott Spitzer
versus the treatment of
Sen. David Vitter
I mean, Spitzer never asked the chick to dress him in a diaper, for cryin’ out loud.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
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