Friday Bird Droppings
by Camden Chat on Jan 15, 2010 7:26 AM EST
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Hernandez prepares for 2010 season
Steve Melewski caught up with David Hernandez. He hopes to get a spot in the rotation. I say that if he does something will have gone horribly wrong. Part 2 of the interview is here. -Stacey
Haitian earthquake hits home for Orioles' Pie - baltimoresun.com
Although born and raised in the Domincan Republic, Felix Pie's parents are Haitian. His extended family still lives there but thankfully far away from Port-au-Prince. And if you think hearing that Pie was in "deep sadness" didn't almost make me start crying, well then you don't know me very well. -Stacey
Crede at top of O's list
Per Roch, Joe Crede is the O's top choice FA to play 3B, which I suppose would move Garrett Atkins to 1B? I don't know, man. -Stacey
Orioles gearing up for this year's FanFest | MLB.com: News
It'll be baseball goodness on January 23rd when over 70 former, current, and future Orioles come together at the Baltimore Convention Center for Fan Fest. -Stacey
'Not a done deal': Lee County says it's still in the game to land the Orioles" Naples Daily News
Thanks to the Sarasota lawsuit, Fort Myers has dreams of snatching the Orioles away. -zk
MLB pitching in for devastated Haiti | MLB.com: News
MLB has donated $1M to help fund the relief effort in Haiti. The Yankees have also given $500K. -Stacey
And in Hot Stove news: the Tigers signed Jose Valverde to a 2 year, $14M contract, the Marlins extended Josh Johnson for 4 years, $39M, and the Diamondbacks snatched up Adam LaRoche for 1 year, $4.5M.
If anybody asks you if in you in this game, you tell 'em you in it for life, a'ight?. You play it hard, you play it tight, and you make sure Open Threads know you gonn' stand by your people. No loose talk, no second thoughts and no snitching. Play it like that.
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I was down with it before and down with it now
I like Joe Crede at third. Sure, he’ll get hurt and his bat hasn’t been potent for a while, but the dude can play some wicked d at the hot corner, and could help Josh Bell out when he’s reading to move up and in Spring Training. Plus, moving Atkins away from third would be a great idea. Double Plus, if he’s not hurt and productive by the trade deadline, he becomes a chip.
Crede
Okay, I’ve never seen the guy play defense so maybe I’m wrong here, but how is this an upgrade from Wiggy?
Defensively Crede and Wiggy aren't in the same league
It’s not even close. But Crede can’t hit for shit. As for Wiggy, who knows what he’ll do from year to year with the bat. He’s pretty inconsistent.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
If Hwhiglingggton somehow starts regularly for us at 3rd, we will be at a point of decimation defined by
the fulfillment of a doomsday threat long made but seldom taken seriously: Nicky coming in from the bullpen.
"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.
The Yankees brought Swisher in to pitch last season...
…and they ended up winning the series. They were in a bit of a pitching jam at that point but it in no way portended doomsday.
I saw on SportsCenter one time
They some schmoe who was pitching horrible, and they chanted “WE WANT SWISHER!”
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jan 15, 2010 9:42 AM EST up reply actions
'Course not: if journeyman Swisher tore a muscle on the rubber or caught a line drive in the bicep, the Yerks
woulda been out one journeyman outfielder. If we pitched Nicky and something like that happened, Andy would probably jump off the Warehouse.
And he’d be right. Nicky’s not a shoo-in HoFer or the like, but he’s a coming All Star and your franchise’s RF for 10 yrs (@.290/250 HR), during which Swisher will play for 2-3 more teams over 4-6 yrs and peacefully retire.
"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.
Nick is more important to the O's than Swisher is to the Yanks
But I’d hardly call him a journeyman. He’s quite good.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Billy Beane was almost obsessed with him in Moneyball
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jan 15, 2010 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
Well, a "good journeyman", tops. C'mon, he's a lifetime .245, now with his third team (of...?)
"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.
Batting average?
I thought it was 2010, but apparently it’s still 1977 in Russia.
"I like baseball, movies, good clothes, whiskey, fast cars ... and you. What else you need to know?"
by Andrew_G on Jan 15, 2010 10:25 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It's 1977 in Minsk, dammit!
"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.
Funny you should bring up the BA bogeyman in a Nicky context, though: 'member how careful the team was
to get him in under the the .300 wire in ’07?
"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.
it's a PR stunt, nothing more
"I like baseball, movies, good clothes, whiskey, fast cars ... and you. What else you need to know?"
That darn FO-- stunting again!
"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.
with an OBP of .357, SLG .460
and can play a number of positions
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
...including pitcher, which is no doubt why the 3 teams will grow to 4, then 5...
But hey— feel free to hug him!
"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.
OK, maybe I WAS a little hasty in journeyman-izing Nick Swisher...
“New York Yankees right fielder Nick Swisher sure thinks highly of himself, don’t he?
The soon-to-be journeyman player was giving interviews from his posh locker at the Yankee Stadium clubhouse yesterday (nice newspaper clippings, asshole) with an obnoxious message on his computer screen that read, "Hello My Name Is Swagger." I’d imagine that if you really had swagger, people would just be able to figure it out by your demeanor and, in this case, your production on the baseball field. "
‘Course, that was Nov. 4— so maybe “soon-to-be” already “is.” Jeez, now I’m all confused. Anyway, happy journeys to Nick S., and long stay-at-home to Nick M.
http://www.thefightins.com/meechone/oh-i-get-it-nick-swisher-is-being-ironic/
"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.
Put otherwise, bringing Nicky in from the pen would signal either that
a) we really want to win this 7th game of the WS, now in its 23rd inning; or
b) we’re so godawful bad we’re leaving town anyway, so who gives a sh*t whether we put one of our best guys at risk out of position for virtually no reward.
Neither is likely, but alas, we’re probably closer to b than a at this point. And that would be pretty doomsday-ish, to my mind.
"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.
i read somewhere a while ago that the orioles seriously preferred to play atkins at first instead of third
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
that's just stupid
I really can’t defend that opinion at all. His bat can play at third. It really, really, really, really cannot play at first.
"I like baseball, movies, good clothes, whiskey, fast cars ... and you. What else you need to know?"
His bat can play first for a month.
Then he and Wiggy can be bench buddies.
"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
his bat can play at first just fine
if we find somebody who’s bat is better at 3b. it doesnt matter where the bat is, as long as its there.
by twistedlogic on Jan 15, 2010 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
But Crede's bat definitely isn't
And there’s no point in having both Wigginton and Atkins on the bench – they’re basically the same dude. Wigginton would probably get waived at that point.
And if we’re only talking about a month here…man, I just don’t know. It seems like the season-long planning is fucked right now.
"I like baseball, movies, good clothes, whiskey, fast cars ... and you. What else you need to know?"
agreed
i was just saying that atkins would be just fine at first if there was a good bat at 3b. you’re most correct, crede’s isn’t good enough.
by twistedlogic on Jan 15, 2010 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
Unfortunately I am not down with Crede at 3B because compared to the 1B FA still available, they would be bigger upgrades/assets. Sure Atkins may be a slight step below Crede at 3B (give or take personal opinions), but a corner infield combo of Delgado or Blalock or Uggla or Cantu + Atkins is much better than a corner infield combo or Crede + Atkins. Then again, we all can agree that by mid-season Bell will be the starting 3B anyway. Saying that last line still makes me smile about the Sherill trade.
I'm going to meet Pie at fanfest!
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
give him a hug for me!
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Down, Stacey! Do we have to stage a Hugging Intervention?!?
"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.
there's nothing wrong with hugs!
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
lol, good one
"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.
I'm already figuring out what to say
It has to begin with something like “no hablo mucho espanol, pero yo quiro decir….” or something. I speak rudimentary spanish at work (or more like, I actually dug out spanish I and II from my mind) . I was gonna ask about his socks last year (he took them off and then began to hit) but now I just want to wish his family the best. And tell him that he was part of a fun summer that I had in my life!
I’ll probably spend this week’s down time on the job with my spanish co worker and she will help me.
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 Jan 15, 2010 10:17 AM EST up reply actions
Now when you say you're meeting him
You mean you’re just getting in his line at Fan Fest? Or do you have some hook up?
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
He's def gonna hook up with Pie
"I like baseball, movies, good clothes, whiskey, fast cars ... and you. What else you need to know?"
Felix does not hook up!
Much like Kelly Clarkson.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
You can always get in a sentence or two.
Even at fanfest.
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 Jan 15, 2010 11:28 AM EST up reply actions
Given that Pie's parents are from Haiti
you should try to swoon him in French!!
by sickuvitall on Jan 15, 2010 11:57 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah after reading that article
I was thinking that may be why Pie has such an odd accent. He grew up in DR so he speaks Spanish, but growing up around his parents speaking French/creole and probably learning it himself would have an affect for sure.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
I personally love listening to Felix talk
I don’t even really have to know what the heck he is saying. Just knowing how much he loves playing baseball makes me want him to do well. Give him some AB’s DD.
by sickuvitall on Jan 15, 2010 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
plus, he's ADORABLE!
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
again with the mocking
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
you've kind of made yourself susceptible.....
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
As I type this Amber is talking to Felix Pie who is still claiming he’ll be ready to go tomorrow because his leg is just a little sore. He’s wearing a Melvin Mora t-shirt and is the most adorable human alive.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
Felix Pie is adorable
DEAL WITH IT
"I like baseball, movies, good clothes, whiskey, fast cars ... and you. What else you need to know?"
by Andrew_G on Jan 15, 2010 1:36 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
considering all the times we've called Danny Cabs your boyfriend
I’ll quit complaining :)
He IS the most adorable human alive, for the record.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
There’s no other word
It’s like the word adorable was created with Felix Pie in mind.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
hahaahah
I’m a little scared at how many cases there might actually be.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
somewhere around 4 trillion
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jan 16, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
do you need a hug?
Vizzini: Let me put it this way. Have you ever heard of Plato, Aristotle, Socrates?
Man in Black: Yes.
Vizzini: Morons.
Let it play out
The Orioles signed a 1B/3B recovery project in Atkins and have two prospects who will play at AAA this spring for the same positions. LaRoche is gone and Delgado is an injury waiting to happen. I say go to spring training and see if Scot Moore can play 3B and hit like he did two springs ago. That would put Atkins or Aubrey at 1B til Snyder pushes them out. Otherwise, throw it open to competition in-house. Atkins, Snyder, Aubrey, Hughes, Wigginton, Moore, Bell, etc. See who looks like major leaguers at 1B and 3B.
Danny Cabs still has life
The White Sox have invited him to Spring Training
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Thank you Josh Johnson!!!
Although, we’ll see you in Boston or New York in 2014…
Also, if Felix’s folks are from Haiti, he must also speak a bunch of French/Creole.
Trying to hit off me is like trying to eat soup with chopsticks.
-Ryohei Tanaka, with AA Bowie
Crede
The left side of the infield would be bulletproof. And he’ll be cheap, prob $2-$3M plus incentives that he might not earn. And it keeps Wiggity off of the field.
As far as the lineup, we’ll be below average at the corners, but above average at 2B and C, assuming Atkins continues to flounder or improves slightly. But isn’t that where we are now?
A defensive comparison
Player Inn E UZR/150
2009:
3B Crede 728 4 23.4
3B Wiggity 39 4 -30.2
Career:
3B Crede 7479 83 10.2
3B Wiggity 4557 69 -16.4
Yeah
that’s like, almost 3 wins difference over a full season. That ain’t the same ballpark, that ain’t even the same fucking sport.
"I like baseball, movies, good clothes, whiskey, fast cars ... and you. What else you need to know?"
We should also be offensively solid across the outfield and average at DH, assuming Luke gets most of the ABs there. Not too shabby. If only our biggest offensive weaknesses weren’t at some of the most crucial positions…
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
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