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Guess the Opening Day Lineup, win lavish prizes*!

Ok, so it might not be lavish, and it might not be plural, but if you do win, there will be a prize. What's the prize? It's a surprise (or, um, I don't know what it is yet), but it'll of course be Orioles-related and I'm sure you'll cherish it always. Not to mention you'll be able to brag to your friends and family about that time you went on the internet and beat a bunch of losers in their moms' basement at guessing the Orioles Opening Day lineup. What's better than that?

The Rules:

In the comments below, post your predicted Opening Day lineup complete with positions and starting pitcher, plus your answers to the three tie breakers (questions below).  Make it look like this:

Star-divide

1. Brady Anderson - CF
2. Phil Bradley - RF
3. Steve Finley - LF
4. Cal Ripken - SS
5. Larry Sheets - DH
6. Mickey Tettleton - C
7. Jim Traber - 1B
8. Craig Worthington - 3B
9. Rene Gonzales - 2B
Dave Schmidt - P

1. Brady Anderson
2. Cal Ripken
3. Orioles

For each correct position player you'll receive one point. For each correct lineup position you'll receive one point. Total possible is 19 points (all 10 position players, including DH, correct + all 9 lineup spots correct).

You have one week to post yours answers as the comments on this will close at Monday, 25 January as the clock strikes midnight. While you're certainly free to do as you please, I'd encourage you to figure yours out before reading everyone else's predictions.

Feel free to use all current Orioles as well as any potential signings/trades. Put Carlos Delgado at 1B, Jim Thome at DH, Zack Greinke as the SP, whatever you want.

Here are the tiebreaker questions:

1. Who will record the first Orioles hit of 2010?
2. Who will be the first Oriole to strike out?
3. Who will win the game, O's or Rays?

Opening Day Info:

  • When: Tuesday, 6 April 2010 at 7:10 PM
  • Where: Tropicana Field
  • Who: Tampa Bay Rays

Good luck to all! And thanks to Rev Halo at Halos Heaven for the idea. I've said before and I'll say again, I'm not above stealing someone else's good idea.

*changed from "gifts" to "prizes",  just for Titov

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Here goes nothing:

1. Brian Roberts – 2B
2. Nick Markakis – RF
3. Adam Jones – CF
4. Nolan Reimold – LF
5. Luke Scott – DH
6. Matt Wieters – C
7. Garrett Atkins – 3B
8. Ty Wigginton – 1B
9. Cesar Izturis – SS
Kevin Millwood – P

1. Adam Jones
2. Brian Roberts
3. Orioles

by Jordan Tuwiner on Jan 18, 2010 4:11 PM EST reply actions  

of course, waiting might be prudent

since andy macphail will sign crede on thursday.

"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic

by zknower on Jan 18, 2010 4:11 PM EST reply actions  

would it? or wouldn't it?

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 18, 2010 6:19 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

I think it's more fun the less certain you are about future moves

1. Brian Roberts – 2B
2. Adam Jones – CF
3. Nick Markakis – RF
4. Luke Scott – DH
5. Nolan Reimold – LF
6. Matt Wieters – C
7. Garret Atkins – 1B
8. Joe Crede – 3B
9. Cesar Izturis – SS
Kevin Millwood – P

1. Luke Scott
2. Brian Roberts
3. Rays

You just know your team is going to be great when your corner infielders are batting 7th and 8th!

"I like baseball, movies, good clothes, whiskey, fast cars ... and you. What else you need to know?"

by Andrew_G on Jan 18, 2010 4:33 PM EST reply actions  

Throwing my hat in the ring

1. Brian Roberts 2B
2. Adam Jones CF
3. Nick Markakis RF
4. Matt Wieters C
5. Nolan Reimold DH
6. Garrett Atkins 3B
7. Luke Scott DH
8. Michael Aubrey 1B
9. Cesar Izturis SS

Kevin Millwood P
1. Nick Markakis
2. Garret Atkins
3. O’s

"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

by getxstoked on Jan 18, 2010 4:39 PM EST reply actions  

So two DHs?

Well I guess the AL is getting ready to be twice as good as before huh?

by OsandRoyals on Jan 18, 2010 5:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Ah crap

Reimold LF
Scott DH

"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

by getxstoked on Jan 18, 2010 6:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Jones can cover center and left, no prob.

mt

What looks large from a distance, close up ain't never that big.

by mystery tramp on Jan 18, 2010 10:39 PM EST up reply actions  

I've got a golden ticket.....

1. Brian Roberts – 2B
2. Adam Jones – CF
3. Nick Markakis – RF
4. Nolan Reimold – LF
5. Matt Wieters – C
6. Luke Scott – DH
7. Cesar Izturis – SS
8. Garret Atkins – 1B
9. Joe Crede – 3B
Kevin Millwood – P

1. Adam Jones
2. Matt wieters
3. O’s

When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk - Tuco

by ravoriobulleterpitals on Jan 18, 2010 4:53 PM EST reply actions  

here goes wishful thinking...

1. Brian Roberts – 2B (switch)
2. Nick Markakis – RF (left)
3. Adam Jones – CF (right)
4. Carlos Delgado – 1B (left)
5. Matt Wieters – C (switch)
6. Nolan Reimold – LF (right)
7. Luke Scott – DH (left)
8. Garret Atkins – 3B (right)
9. Cesar Izturis – SS (switch)

Kevin Millwood – SP

1. Brian Roberts
2. Adam Jones
3. O’s! (of course)

by bigity b on Jan 18, 2010 5:17 PM EST reply actions  

1. Brian Roberts- 2B
2. Adam Jones- CF
3. Nick Markakis- RF
4. Matt Wieters- C
5. Carlos Delgado- 1B
6. Luke Scott- DH
7. Nolan Reimold- LF
8. Cesar Izturis- SS
9. Garret Atkins- 3B

Kevin Millwood- SP

1. Matt Wieters
2. Nolan Reimold
3. O’s

by capsfan8704 on Jan 18, 2010 5:42 PM EST reply actions  

1. Brian Roberts – 2B
2. Nick Markakis – RF
3. Adam Jones – CF
4. Garrett Atkins – 1B
5. Matt Wieters – C
6. Luke Scott – DH
7. Nolan Reimold – LF
8. Joe Crede – 3B
9. Cesar Izturis – SS
Kevin Millwood – P

1. Nick Markakis
2. Adam Jones
3. Orioles

by ryanplat on Jan 18, 2010 5:52 PM EST reply actions  

1. Brian Roberts – 2B
2. Adam Jones – CF
3. Nick Markakis – RF
4. Luke Scott – DH
5. Nolan Reimold – LF
6. Matt Wieters – C
7. Ty Wigginton – 1B
8. Garrett Atkins – 3B
9. Cesar Izturis – SS
Kevin Millwood – SP

1. Markakis
2. Scott
3. Rays

by Trebuchet on Jan 18, 2010 6:00 PM EST reply actions  

8 lineups and not one Felix Pie

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 18, 2010 6:16 PM EST reply actions  

I thought about it...

"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

by getxstoked on Jan 18, 2010 6:24 PM EST up reply actions  

I wonder who will open the season for the Rays

If it’s Garza or Shields, Pie could play. With David Price, you go with Reimold.

by Dr Orpheus on Jan 18, 2010 7:20 PM EST up reply actions  

I can't imagine it would be Price

I’d guess Shields, personally.

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 18, 2010 7:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Big Game James!

Vizzini: Let me put it this way. Have you ever heard of Plato, Aristotle, Socrates?
Man in Black: Yes.
Vizzini: Morons.

by birdman on Jan 18, 2010 8:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Remember last year

When Diamond Dave threw us all for a loop by batting Melvin 4th? Maybe he’ll throw Garrett Atkins in at cleanup this year.

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 18, 2010 6:37 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah...

The DH is throwing me off, because I’m convinced Luke will be gone before opening day, but I’m not sure who would DH in his place. Everyone so far has put Luke in the lineup and DHing.

Hrmmm.

by O Nina on Jan 18, 2010 8:52 PM EST up reply actions  

perhaps this contest would have been better to run the week of when pitchers and catchers report?

by bigity b on Jan 19, 2010 10:35 AM EST up reply actions  

no way

The more uncertainty the better. I should have run it in December.

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 19, 2010 11:57 AM EST up reply actions  

agreed

maybe we should just end it now (er…after i get mine in). i’ll admit i’m sorta waiting it out haha

by twistedlogic on Jan 19, 2010 12:27 PM EST up reply actions  

me too

i’ll post on the last day

"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic

by zknower on Jan 20, 2010 1:26 AM EST up reply actions  

pansies

Take a risk!

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 20, 2010 9:55 AM EST up reply actions  

But now with Andy Mac's announcement

that he’s making another move in the next week-ish… it would be prudent to wait! Not pansy-like. ;) Or we could all make crazy guesses. Jason Giambi!!!

by O Nina on Jan 20, 2010 6:38 PM EST up reply actions  

pansies, the lot

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 20, 2010 7:34 PM EST up reply actions  

nah

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 20, 2010 9:18 PM EST up reply actions  

1.) Brian Roberts, 2B
2.) Adam Jones, CF
3.) Nick Markakis, RF
4.) Matt Wieters, C
5.) Nolan Reimold, LF
6.) Luke Scott, DH
7.) Garrett Atkins, 3B
8.) Ty Wigginton, 1B
9.) Cesar Isturis, SS

1.) Brian Roberts
2.) Matt Wieters
3.) O’s.

Aaron Rodgers says dig it

http://draftdayencyclopedia.wordpress.com/
spread the word please!

by danielreese05 on Jan 18, 2010 6:42 PM EST reply actions  

who's your pitcher?

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 18, 2010 8:56 PM EST up reply actions  

woops haha Kevin Millwood

http://draftdayencyclopedia.wordpress.com/
spread the word please!

by danielreese05 on Jan 18, 2010 9:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Wild stab in the dark...

1. Brian Roberts – 2B
2. Nolan Reimold – LF
3. Nick Markakis – RF
4. Luke Scott – DH
5. Adam Jones – CF
6. Matt Wieters – C
7. Garrett Atkins – 1B
8. Joe Crede – 3B
9. Cesar Izturis – SS
Kevin Millwood

1. Nolan Reimold
2. Luke Scott
3. Rays

by Dr Orpheus on Jan 18, 2010 7:24 PM EST reply actions  

1. Brian Roberts – 2B
2. Adam Jones – CF
3. Nick Markakis – RF
4. Carlos Delgado – 1B
5. Luke Scott – DH
6. Matt Wieters – C
7. Nolan Reimold – LF
8. Garrett Atkins – 3B
9. Cesar Izturiz – SS
Kevin Millwood – P

1. Nick Markakis
2. Nolan Reimold
3. O’s

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by CStoneNo37 on Jan 18, 2010 8:43 PM EST reply actions  

Mine

1. Brian Roberts – 2B
2. Nick Markakis – RF
3. Adam Jones – CF
4. Nolan Reimold – DH
5. Matt Wieters – C
6. Luke Scott – 1B
7. Felix Pie – LF
8. Garrett Atkins – 3B
9. Cesar Izturis – SS
Kevin Millwood – P

1. Brian Roberts
2. Adam Jones
3. O’s

Ok so I think that lineup isn’t going to happen, but it’s what I’d like to see, so I’m going with it. It disregards Trembley’s love affair with L-R-L-R and also puts Luke at 1B when they say he won’t play, but whatev.

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 18, 2010 8:55 PM EST reply actions  

Brian Roberts – 2B
Adam Jones – CF
Nick Markakis – RF
Nolan Reimold – LF
Matt Wieters – C
Luke Scott – DH
Garret Atkins – 3B
Carlos Delgado – 1B
Cesar Izturis – SS

Kevin Millwood – SP

1. Nick Markakis
2. Matt Wieters
3. O’s, son.

by VB O's Guy on Jan 18, 2010 9:45 PM EST reply actions  

do you really think the O’s would spend money on Delgado to put him in the 8hole? Or, conversley, do you think Delgado would sign with a .500 team to hit at the end of the order?…

by bigity b on Jan 19, 2010 10:36 AM EST up reply actions  

i think the real question is

do you really think Delgado would sign with a below .500 team anyways?

by twistedlogic on Jan 19, 2010 10:51 AM EST up reply actions  

Actually, yes if it’s the O’s. Think about it, what are his options?
1) A low-ball offer from the Mets who have fallen pretty far in 2 years and who’s only chance of making the playoffs are via the wild card ‘cause the Phils are going to run away with it. … or
2) a .500 team like the O’s who might offer him a better deal and if he performs well, could flip him to a contender at the deadline. …

by bigity b on Jan 19, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions  

1. Brian Roberts 2B
2. Nick Markakis RF
3. Adam Jones CF
4. Luke Scott DH
5. Garrett Atkins 3B
6. Matt Wieters C
7. Nolan Reimold LF
8. Ty Wiggington 1B
9. Cesar Izturis SS

Kevin Millwood SP

1.Jones
2. Markakis
3. O’s baby!

"On my tombstone just write, 'The sorest loser that ever lived.'"
Earl Weaver

by matman008 on Jan 18, 2010 9:54 PM EST reply actions  

1-B-Rob (2B)
2- Adam Jones (CF)
3-Nick Markakis (RF)
4-Nolan Reimold (DH)
5-Matt Wieters ©
6- Luke Scott (LF)
7-Garrett Atkins (1B)
8- Joe Crede (3B)
9-Cesar Izturis (SS)

P- Kevin Millwood
1-Adam Jones
2-Nick Markakis
3-O’s

by ccbecker86 on Jan 18, 2010 9:59 PM EST reply actions  

Might as well

1. B-Rob (2b)
2. Adam Jones (CF)
3. Nick Markakis (RF)
4. Luke Scott (DH)
5. Garret Atkins (1B)
6. Matt Wieters ©
7. Nolan Reimold (LF)
8. Joe Crede (3B)
9. Cesar Izturis (SS)
P- Kevin Millwood
1. B-Rob
2. Adam Jones
3. Rays

"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008

Adam Jones is the tits.

by KenDixonFanClub on Jan 18, 2010 10:06 PM EST reply actions  

Why Not?

1. Brian Roberts – 2B
2. Adam Jones – CF
3. Nick Markakis – RF
4. Luke Scott – DH
5. Garrett Atkins – 3B
6. Matt Weiters – C
7. Nolan Reimold – LF
8. Ty Wigginton – 1B
9. Cesar Izturis – SS

Kevin Millwood – SP

1. Brian Roberts
2. Luke Scott
3. Orioles

BK

by BKsportstake on Jan 18, 2010 10:34 PM EST reply actions  

Orioles lineup

1. Brian Roberts 2B
2. Nick Markakis RF
3. Adam Jones CF
4. Luke Scott 1B
5. Nolan Reimold DH
6. Matt Wieters C
7. Garrett Atkins 3B
8. Felix Pie LF
9. Caesar Izturis SS
Kevin Millwood SP

1. Brian Roberts
2. Luke Scott
3. Orioles

by NickMarkaces on Jan 18, 2010 11:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

No good option for cleanup right now.

1. Brian Roberts – 2B
2. Felix Pie – LF
3. Adam Jones – CF
4. Nick Markakis – RF
5. Nolan Reimold – DH
6. Luke Scott – 1B
7. Matt Wieters – C
8. Garrett Atkins – 3B
9. Cesar Izturis – SS
Kevin Millwood – P

1. Felix Pie of Shields
2. Adam Jones
3. O’s : )

by Tetris on Jan 19, 2010 1:35 AM EST reply actions  

my guess

1. Roberts – 2B
2. Jones – CF
3. Markakis – RF
4. Reimold – LF
5. Scott – DH
6. Delgado – 1B
7. Wieters – C
8. Atkins – 3B
9. Izturis – SS

P – Millwood

Hit – Jones
K – Markakis, looking of course, not that there’s anything wrong with that
Winner – Rays

Librarians are hiding something

by dfa on Jan 19, 2010 1:56 AM EST reply actions  

This place is NOT my mother's basement. My mother's basement is COOL. I would LOVE to live there, dammit. Not that I'm BITTER.

1. Brian-Bob 2B
2. Adam the Man, CF
3. Nicky, RF
4. One Man Dynasty Wieters, C
5. Nolan Rhyme-Old, LF
6. Luuuuuuke, DH
7. LowCarb Atkins, 3B
8. Hwhiglinggginton, 1B
9. Hail Cesar, SS
Under Millwood, p

"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 Jan 19, 2010 2:01 AM EST reply actions  

Wait, how do you win a gift?

"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 Jan 19, 2010 2:08 AM EST up reply actions  

sheesh

Ok, I changed it :-P

And answer the tie breakers!

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 19, 2010 2:12 AM EST up reply actions  

D'oh!

1. Adam the J.
2. Rheimgold Extra Dry
3. O’s. What kinda Communis’ would put the Other Guys?!?

"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 Jan 19, 2010 3:04 AM EST up reply actions  

Here's mine

1. Brian Roberts 2B
2. Nick Markakis RF
3. Miguel Tejada 3B
4. Adam Jones CF
5. Matt Wieters C
6. Nolan Reimold LF
7. Luke Scott DH
8. Garret Atkins 1B
9. Cesar Izturis SS

Jeremy Guthrie – SP

1. Nick Markakis
2. Adam Jones
3. Orioles

Yeah, Miggy’s coming back. 200 hits, even if it was in HOU? I’ll take it. Tell me a better option at 3B. I’ll sacrifice the D for the 190+ hits. And that ain’t a bad 1-7 in our lineup.

"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal

by duck on Jan 19, 2010 7:39 AM EST reply actions  

ah

I was wondering who’d be the first to stray from Millwood. Good job, duck.

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 19, 2010 8:07 AM EST up reply actions  

Just needs a decent spring

Easy way to have Trembley show confidence that he’s back – give it to the guy that’s been here than the new merc starter.

"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal

by duck on Jan 19, 2010 8:52 AM EST up reply actions  

Wait...

Didn’t they get Millwood so that Guthrie wouldn’t have to deal with being a staff ace?

by SeanP on Jan 20, 2010 12:52 AM EST up reply actions  

Opening Day 2010

1. Roberts 2B
2. Markakis RF
3. Weiters C
4. Reimold DH
5. Atkins 3B
6. Jones CF
7. Aubrey 1B
8. Pie LF
9. Izturis SS
Guthrie SP

1. Markakis
2. Atkins
3. Rays

I don’t think Luke Scott will still be a member of the team.

by fuddnelson on Jan 19, 2010 9:33 AM EST reply actions  

misspelling Wieters should be cause for immediate disqualification

But I’ll let it slide.

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 19, 2010 12:00 PM EST up reply actions  

1. Brian Roberts – 2B
2. Adam Jones – CF
3. Nick Markakis – RF
4. Nolan Reimold – LF
5. Matt Wieters – C
6. Ty Wigginton – 1B
7. Luke Scott – DH
8. Garrett Atkins – 3B
9. Cesar Izturis – SS
Kevin Millwood – P

1. Nick Markakis
2. Noland Reimold
3. Rays

by attgig on Jan 19, 2010 10:17 AM EST reply actions  

Ugh

That’s a pretty ugly 6-9

"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal

by duck on Jan 19, 2010 10:44 AM EST up reply actions  

1. Brian Roberts 2B
2. Adam Jones CF
3. Nick Markakis RF
4. Miguel Tejada 3B
5. Nolan Reimold DH
6. Matt Wieters C
7. Garret Atkins 1B
8. Felix Pie LF
9. Cesar Izturis SS

Kevin Millwood – SP

1. Brian Roberts
2. Nolan Reimold
3. Orioles

by Cokes_03 on Jan 19, 2010 11:33 AM EST reply actions  

Brian Roberts 2b
Adam Jones CF
Nick Markakis RF
Nolan Reimold DH
Matt Wieters C
Garret Atkins 1b
Felix Pie LF
Joe Crede 3b
Cesar Izturis SS

Kevin Millwood SP

1. Matt Wieters
2. Adam Jones
3. Rays

by James F on Jan 19, 2010 1:28 PM EST reply actions  

Brian Roberts – 2B
Adam Jones – CF
Nick Markakis – RF
Carlos Delgado – 1B
Nolan Reimold – LF
Matt Wieters – C
Garret Atkins – 3B
Luke Scott – DH
Cesar Izturis – SS

Kevin Millwood – P

1. Nick Markakis
2. Adam Jones
3. O’s

by semaj2989 on Jan 19, 2010 3:18 PM EST reply actions  

Weeeeeeeeeee

brian Roberts- 2b
adam Jones- cf
nick markakis- rf
matthew richard wieters- c
nolan reimold- lf
luke scott- dh
ty wiggington- 3b
garett atkins- 1b
cesar izturis- ss
jeremy guthire (unfortunatley)- p

1. The Dr.
2. Markickass
3. O’s

Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano

by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jan 19, 2010 4:21 PM EST reply actions  

unfortunately

Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano

by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jan 19, 2010 4:27 PM EST up reply actions  

roberts-2b
jones-cf
markakis-rf
weiters-c
reimold-lf
scott-dh
atkins-1b
crede-3b
izturis-ss
millwood-p
1.jones
2.reimold
3.o’s

by baltimorebeatdown on Jan 19, 2010 5:39 PM EST reply actions  

1 – Brian “Lollygager” Roberts – 2B
2 – Adam “you call him Doctor” Jones CF
3 – Nick “the Stick” Markakis – RF
4 – Matt “Swich Hitting Jesus” Wieters – C
5 – Nolan “the Gazelle” Reimold – DH
6 – Luke “Great” Scott – 1B
7
Garret Atkins “Diet” – 3B
8- “Hail” Cesar Izturis – SS
9 – Felix “Apple” Pie – LF

SP – Brad “3E1N” Bergesen

1 – Lollygager
2 – Atkins
3 – O’s

by O! on Jan 19, 2010 7:12 PM EST reply actions  

No Idea why 3-6 are crossed out

I’m guessing I need some more lessons on this interweb thing

by O! on Jan 19, 2010 7:13 PM EST up reply actions  

It's autoformatting

If you put a dash on either side of a word or phrase without spaces it crosses it out. An asterisk around a word makes it bold. I don’t know know why they do that.

luke

bergy

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 19, 2010 7:59 PM EST up reply actions  

fail

key lime woulda been a better choice :-)

by twistedlogic on Jan 19, 2010 7:49 PM EST up reply actions  

You're right

Dam it,

“Mince,” “Shaving Cream,” or “Pumpkin” would of all been better options too

by O! on Jan 19, 2010 7:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Opening Day Lineup 2010

1. Roberts 2B
2. Pie LF
3. Markakis RF
4. Scott DH
5. Wieters C
6. Jones CF
7. Atkins 1B
8. Wigginton 3B
9. Izturis SS
P Guthrie

Wieters
Markakis
Rays

by stork24 on Jan 19, 2010 8:46 PM EST reply actions  

Seeing the potential lineups really puts the season into perspective...

1. Roberts – 2B
2. Markakis – RF
3. Jones – CF
4. Scott – DH
5. Tejada – 3B
6. Reimold – LF
7. Wieters – C
8. Atkins – 1B
9. Izturis – SS
P – Millwood

1. Markakis
2. Scott
3. Orioles

Also, you should give an extra point for having all of the position players right. Make it an even 20.

by SeanP on Jan 20, 2010 12:58 AM EST reply actions  

no love for Sir Wigs?

Roberts 2b
Jones – CF
Markakis – RF
Reimold – LF
Wieters – C
Scott – DH
Atkins – 3B
Sir Wigsalot
1B
Izzy- SS
millwood

1.BROB
2.Atkins
3.O’s

"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel

by swilhelmross on Jan 20, 2010 4:26 AM EST reply actions  

disregard the above! ITS MIGGY TIME!

Wiggy out MIGGY IN!

brob 2b
jonesy cf
nicky rf
MIGGY 3b
Nolan LF
LUUUKE Dh
Matty C
Atkins 1b
Izzy SS
k-mil

roberts
MIGGY!
o’s

"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel

by swilhelmross on Jan 23, 2010 3:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Nope, sorry!

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 23, 2010 7:10 PM EST up reply actions  

I already won my prize.. no chance i'll ever win anything meaningful again...but....

Roberts 2B
Jones CF
Markakis RF
Scott DH
Atkins 1B
Reimold LF
Wieters C
Wiggington 3B
Izturis SS
P- K Millwood

1. Luke
2. Markakis
3. D bags… I mean D Rays… I mean Rays

But GO O’s anyway hon’!

Earl:"I'm going back to the dugout to check my rule-book!" Umpire:"Earl, I have one right here." Earl:"That's no good, I don't read Braille."

by kevgracie on Jan 20, 2010 5:35 PM EST reply actions  

kevgracie if you win

I’ll declare you luckiest sumbitch in history. Because, uh, whatever the prize is it will surely be comparable to season tickets for five years :)

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 20, 2010 7:35 PM EST up reply actions  

I miss the good old days

when we could call them the Tampa Bay Triple A’s. Then they had to go and get a farm system. Harumph.

by SeanP on Jan 21, 2010 1:16 AM EST up reply actions  

I was snow skiing and missed this so w/o looking at the above...

2B – Brian Roberts
CF – Adam Jones
RF – Nick Markakis
DH – Luke Scott
LF – Nolan Reimold
C – Matt Wieters
1B – Garrett Atkins
3B – Ty Wiggington (Joe Crede would be a spot above if signed)
SS – Cesar Izturis

SP – Kevin Millwood

1st Hit – Adam Jones
1st K – Luke Scott
Os Win! Os Win!

Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt

by BPinOK on Jan 20, 2010 8:35 PM EST reply actions  

Revision!

2B – B-Rob (S)
RF – Nick Marakakis (L)
CF – Adam Jones ®
3B – Miguel Tejada®
LF – Nolan Reimold®
C – Matt Wieters (S)
DH – Luke Scott (L)
1B – Garrett Atkins (R?)
SS – Cesar Izturis (S)

I’ll go with Markakis for my first hit, Miggi for my first K, and O’s win. Millwood still starts.

Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt

by BPinOK on Jan 23, 2010 12:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Nope!

Sorry

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 23, 2010 7:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Go Oooooooooooooooooo's!

2B Brian Roberts
LF Felix Pie
CF Adam Jones
RF Nick Markakis
1B Luke Scott
 C Matt Wieters
DH Nolan Reimold
3B Garrett Atkins
SS Cesar Izturis

1. Adam Jones
2. Nick Markakis
3. Orioles

by Y Not on Jan 21, 2010 6:44 AM EST reply actions  

Who's your pitcher, Y?

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 21, 2010 1:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Forever O's Fan!!!

1. Brian Roberts – 2B
2. Adam Jones – CF
3. Nick Markakis – RF
4. Matt Wieters – C
5. Nolan Reimold – DH
6. Garrett Atkins – 3B
7. Luke Scott – 1B
8. Felix Pie – LF
9. Cesar Izturis – SS
Kevin Millwood – P

1. Brian Roberts
2. Luke Scott
3. Orioles

by GoO's on Jan 21, 2010 9:45 AM EST reply actions  

1. Brian Roberts- 2B
2. Nick Markakis-RF
3. Adam Jones-CF
4. Luke Scott- 1B
5. Nolan Reimold- DH
6. Matt Wieters-C
7. Felix Pie- LF
8. Garrett Atkins- 3B
9. Cesar Izturis- SS
Kevin Millwood – P

1. Adam Jones
2. Felix Pie
3. O’s

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by Michael18 on Jan 21, 2010 11:22 AM EST reply actions  

I wasn’t going to bother with this, but whatever:

1. BRob – 2B
2. Nicky – RF
3. AJ – CF
4. Luke – DH
5. Jesus – C
6. Reimold – LF
7. Wiggy – 1B
8. Atkins – 3B
9. Izzy – SS

Millwood SP

by O'sFan21 on Jan 21, 2010 11:25 AM EST reply actions  

Uh...

isn’t that blasphemy if you put Jesus in your lineup but don’t bat him cleanup?

Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt

by BPinOK on Jan 21, 2010 11:42 AM EST up reply actions  

Thanks for bothering

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 21, 2010 1:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Couldn't be bothered with the tiebreakers?

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 21, 2010 1:12 PM EST up reply actions  

1. Roberts – 2B
2. Reimold – LF
3. Jones – CF
4. Markakis – RF
5. Wieters – C
6. Luke – DH
7. Atkins – 1B
8. Crede – 3B
9. Izzy – SS

Millwood SP

Vizzini: Let me put it this way. Have you ever heard of Plato, Aristotle, Socrates?
Man in Black: Yes.
Vizzini: Morons.

by birdman on Jan 21, 2010 1:26 PM EST reply actions  

tiebreakers!

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 21, 2010 3:58 PM EST up reply actions  

lineup

Roberts 2b
Jones cf
Markakis rf
Scott dh
Reimold lf
Weiters c
Atkins 1b
Crede 3b
Izturis ss
Millwood P

Roberts
Scott
Rays

by woodieman on Jan 21, 2010 9:01 PM EST reply actions  

Thanks for the repost. I missed it the first time.

Roberts 2B
Jones CF
Markakis RF
Scott DH
Reimold LF
Crede 3B
Atkins 1B
Wieters C
Izzy SS
Guthrie P

Jones
Nick
Rays (Guts 0-1)

by typozzz on Jan 22, 2010 1:59 AM EST reply actions  

lineup

Roberts -2B
Jones – CF
Markakis – RF
Reimold – LF
Scott – 1B
Wieters – C
Pie – DH
Atkins -3B
Itzuris – SS
Millwood -SP

1st hit – Roberts
1st Strikeout – Scott
O’s win

by wolfpackshawn on Jan 22, 2010 12:44 PM EST reply actions  

Let's do this.

1. Brian Roberts – 2B
2. Adam Jones – CF
3. Nick Markakis – RF
4. Luke Scott – DH
5. Matt Wieters – C
6. Nolan Reimold – LF
7. Garrett Atkins – 3B
8. Ty Wigginton – 1B
9. Cesar Izturis – SS
Kevin Millwood – SP

1st hit: Markakis
1st strikeout: Jones
Orioles win

by Tophr on Jan 22, 2010 12:49 PM EST reply actions  

Lineup

1. Brian Roberts—2B
2. Adam Jones—CF
3. Nick Markakis—RF
4. Luke Scott—DH
5. Nolan Reimold—LF
6. Matt Wieters—C
7. Joe Crede—3B
8. Garrett Atkins—1B
9. Cesar Izturis—SS
Kevin Millwood—SP

Roberts
Atkins
O’s

by tjk on Jan 22, 2010 3:27 PM EST reply actions  

lineup

1. roberts 2b
2. jones cf
3. markakis rf
4. reimold lf
5. tejada 3b
6. scott dh
7. wieters c
8. atkins 1b
9. izturis ss
sp – millwood

markakis
scott
o’s

by twistedlogic on Jan 23, 2010 12:53 PM EST reply actions  

new lineup

roberts-2b
jones-cf
markakis-rf
weiters-c
reimold-lf
tejada-3b
scott-dh
atkins-1b
izturis-ss
millwood-p
1.jones
2.reimold
3.o’s

by baltimorebeatdown on Jan 23, 2010 1:23 PM EST reply actions  

No new lineups!

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 23, 2010 7:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Well im certainly glad i waited for this

Not a ton of Tejada’s in the early entries

by kba26 on Jan 23, 2010 3:49 PM EST reply actions  

1) Brian Roberts 2B
2) Adam Jones
CF
3) Nick Markakis- RF
4) Luke Scott- DH
5) Miguel Tejada- 3B
6) Matt Wieters- C
7) Nolan Reimold- LF
8) Garrett Atkins- 1B
9) Cesar Izturis- SS
P) Kevin Millwood

1. Brian Roberts
2. Luke Scott
3. O’s

by kba26 on Jan 23, 2010 4:50 PM EST up reply actions  

no idea where the strikethrough came from

by kba26 on Jan 23, 2010 4:50 PM EST up reply actions  

i know

all of these cheaters are changing their answers now.

by twistedlogic on Jan 23, 2010 5:09 PM EST up reply actions  

me too!

and we’re apparently the pansies here. told ya waiting was good. patience is a virtue my friends.

by twistedlogic on Jan 24, 2010 1:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Agreed

Now I have to carefully think about the lineup.

by LoveForTheGame13 on Jan 24, 2010 5:54 PM EST up reply actions  

exactly. play to win.

"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic

by zknower on Jan 25, 2010 11:36 AM EST up reply actions  

My lineup

Roberts 2B
Jones CF
Markakis RF
Reimold LF
Wieters C
Tejada 3B
Scott DH
Atkins 1B
Izturis SS
Millwood P

1st hit: Roberts
1st K: Jones
Orioles win!

by CoachOfEarl on Jan 23, 2010 8:35 PM EST reply actions  

1. Roberts
2. Markakis
3. Jones
4. Scott
5. Tejada
6. Reimold
7. Wieters
8. Atkins
9. Izturis

1st hit: Jones
1st K: Tejada
O’s for the win

by daveh873 on Jan 24, 2010 11:25 PM EST reply actions  

Positions bud.

I’ve got you covered Stacey, haha.

by LoveForTheGame13 on Jan 25, 2010 1:13 AM EST up reply actions  

I put these in my spreadsheet as

1. Roberts 2B
2. Markakis RF
3. Jones CF
4. Scott DH
5. Tejada 3B
6. Reimold LF
7. Wieters C
8. Atkins 1B
9. Izturis SS

If any of those aren’t what you intended let me know.

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 25, 2010 12:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Time to think like Trembley

1. Roberts 2B
2. Tejada 3B
3. Markakis RF
4. Jones CF
5. Reimold LF
6. Wieters C
7. Scott DH
8. Atkins 1B
9. Izturis SS
SP Millwood

1st hit: Tejada
1st K: Scott
O’s win baby!

by LoveForTheGame13 on Jan 25, 2010 1:18 AM EST reply actions  

and the winner is......

1. Roberts 2B
2. Pie LF
3. Wieters C
4. Jones CF
5. Markakis RF
6. Tejada 3B
7. Reimold DH
8. Atkins 1B
9. Izturis SS
SP Millwood

1st hit: Reimold
1st K: Pie
OS WIN

Bonus tiebreaker:
First GiDP: Miggy

the only thing that makes this a non-trembley lineup is the three righthanders in a row in 6-7-8.

"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic

by zknower on Jan 25, 2010 11:45 AM EST reply actions  

I like your lineup

But I have a hard time believing Pie will be in the lineup instead of Scott. .

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 25, 2010 12:28 PM EST up reply actions  

it's just a guess

rays’ opening day pitcher will be righthanded most likely. pie does better against RH pitching. not that luke doesn’t…..

"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic

by zknower on Jan 26, 2010 12:46 AM EST up reply actions  

1. Roberts 2B
2. Markakis RF
3. Tejada 3B
4. Wieters C
5. Jones CF
6. Reimold LF
7. Atkins 1B
8. Pie DH
9. Izturis SS
SP Millwood

1st hit: Roberts
1st K: Jones
O’s win

Scott’s not in the lineup because he gets traded in spring training.

by HeyBooBoo on Jan 25, 2010 10:00 PM EST reply actions  

Thanks for playing everyone!

We got 52 entries, so we’ll see what happens.

I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry

by Stacey on Jan 26, 2010 10:00 AM EST reply actions  

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