Saturday Bird Droppings
by Camden Chat on Jan 23, 2010 7:00 AM EST
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PrintHappy Saturday, y'all. I'm going to be at FanFest pretty much all day today and since Twittering is where it's at I'll be doing my best to send updates out that way. So if you don't follow us on twitter, here you go: @CamdenChat -Stacey
Remembering Curt Motton
Former Orioles Curt Motton passed away last night at the age of 65. He'd been battling stomach cancer for about a year. Our thoughts are with the Motton family. -Stacey
The happiest spring training invitee is Caleb Joseph
At least, he is according to Steve Melewski. Joseph spent time in AZ this winter working out with the the Brians (Matusz and Roberts). I like this kid. -Stacey
Baysox Ticket Prices Remain Frozen
For those of you still salty about the O's ticket price increase in 2010, the Baysox won't let you down. Lower reserved tickets remain $14 and upper reserved are just $11. -Stacey
Go to Orioles FanFest, win a free trip to Sarasota
If you'll be at FanFest today don't forget to enter your name for a free trip to Spring Training. -Stacey
2010 Fantasy outlooks: Baltimore Orioles
The 2010 O's from a fantasy perspective. His breakout candidate is Adam Jones, with Chris Tillman and Brian Matusz as sleepers. Admit it, you are all going to totally overdraft Matusz this year. -Stacey
Matt Wieters and Adam Jones make a commercial
Birdland Insider posted some pics of the commercial shoots done today by Matt Wieters and Adam Jones. I'm so glad they're going back to commercials with the players instead of those other lame things. I still miss the Honeybear. -Stacey
DETNEWS | Weblogs | Baseball: 30 in 30: Baltimore Orioles
Some guy in Detroit reviews the O's. Sure, why not? -zk
MacPhail on Bedard
The O's are interested in him but Bedard will wait until closer to spring training to sign with whatever team he ends up with. Get him, Andy! BUH DARD. -Stacey
Andy wants to wrap up the offseason next week
Considering he hasn't done anything in a million years, that'd be nice. -Stacey
Oakland As prospect leaving baseball for priesthood
Grant Desme, ranked last year by Baseball America as the #8 prospect in baseball, is retiring to become a priest. I mean, wow. An excellent comment about it by Kevin Goldstein: Well, somebody's church softball team is gonna to get WAY WAY better soon. -Stacey
Well beat the drum and hold the phone - the sun came out todayWe're born again, there's new grass on the fieldA-rounding third and heading for home, it's a brown eyed Open ThreadAnyone can understand the way I feel
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Have fun at FanFest-- which would be really great if joined with Oktoberfest, since we're pretty much free that month anyway
And I like Munich. Especially when regarded from a pavement-upward point of view.
BUH-DARD? I’ll say it again: For a nice manageable figure and with nice limited expectations: bien sur!
"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 going
I’ve got my State of the Orioles question for McP
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jan 23, 2010 8:30 AM EST reply actions
I'm going, too.
If you see me, say hi, I look exactly like the guy in my avatar.
"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
MacPhail last night on 105.7
In addition to his positive comments re: Bedard, he also sounded pretty high on Tejada – Roch even noted he sounded more interested in Tejada than in Crede. (pleasedeargod)
Also, stated they aren’t looking to give anyone 3-4 year contracts for IF positions because Bell & Snyder are the future.
Have fun today, guys.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
Now I can meet Matt as possibly a teammate. I’ll watch him and take what he does well and maybe implement that into my game. It will be nice to establish a relationship with Matt. My goal is to be his backup for 20 years.
That’s cool, Caleb. But you could also have the goal of, you know, starting somewhere. Aim high, kid.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
AHHHHH!
Just because you know how to read, doesn't mean you'll like the book.
by arlingtonOsFan on Jan 23, 2010 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
That would be weird if Bedard ended up back here too.
It’d have to be some kinda record.
Just because you know how to read, doesn't mean you'll like the book.
by arlingtonOsFan on Jan 23, 2010 12:33 PM EST up reply actions
If "weird" = "awesome" then I agree.
I want Bedard back more than I wanted Miggy back. And I have to say I’m pretty stoked that we’re getting someone who will get on base & hit around .300 at 3B next year. Tejada’s just fun to watch.
Bedard… that dude can dominate. That would really change the complexion of the season right there.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
If we get back Bedard AND Tejada,
that would be beyond amazing. And totally bizarre.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
seriously
about we got about 407740134801 players in return for just those two guys. now we can get them all back! of course not in the condition that we left them. i coulda passed on tejada tho.
by twistedlogic on Jan 23, 2010 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
Orioles teammates seem to be thrilled:
“I don’t think you could find anybody who has every played with him who didn’t enjoy him as a teammate,‘’ Roberts said. "Why wouldn’t you want a guy who potentially can give you 200 hits and 100 RBI?"
“If there’s anybody in baseball you want on your team, it’s him,‘’ said Markakis. "He’s a high-energy guy who wants to be out there every day, and you want a guy like that on your team."
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
I love it
I still have a soft spot for him. He put up a few hella good years for us. His glove used to be good, so maybe his d at third will be good (less range needed). Plus, I dont think Atkins will be on the roster by the all star break. I think Atkins is toast, and his defense is terrible.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Jan 23, 2010 1:48 PM EST up reply actions
AHH!HHHHHH!
Just because you know how to read, doesn't mean you'll like the book.
by arlingtonOsFan on Jan 23, 2010 12:28 PM EST reply actions
I like it!
He’s the best corner infield bat on the team right now. And the short term deal doesn’t block you guys’ beloved Bell. I don’t buy the attitude thing. You can’t tell me that you can have 25 different guys on a team and they all have a great attitude. Everyone’s attitude is good if you win. (unless you are Jay Payton or Crazy Carl Everett or that bastard AJ Pierzynski)
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
But what happens if (/when) they dont win?
There’s players who can rebound through bad times and try to recover, and there’s players that mail it in once things start to look bleak. I have concerns about Tejada being the latter.
On a 1 year deal you think he'd mail it in?
I think this maximizes the possibility he goes all out for us all year. He’s playing for his next job.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
I'm not saying its a lock, but it is a concern
I’m also concerned about Bell proving himself ready mid-season. I’m actually glad about this move because i think Bell can use a low-pressure full season at AAA, but its a possibility that he’s ready ahead of that schedule. How is Tejada going to react to that situation?
It's one year!
And enough of Bell being the 2nd coming of Brooks Robinson! My head is going to explode!
I’d rather have bad attitudes and win than good attitudes and lose. I think too much is made of whether these guys like each other have good attitudes or whatever.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
And enough of Bell being the 2nd coming of Brooks Robinson! My head is going to explode!
Because thats exactly what i was saying. Thanks for clearing it up.
Sorry...
I quit reading when you mentioned Bell’s name b/c I’m tired of all the hoopla. At least one other person wouldn’t mind seeing him spend an entire year at AAA.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
I'm just trying to consider the possibility that he is as good as people (including myself) think he can be.
Overall, i like the Tejada signing. I think it takes pressure off Bell and actually increases the chances of him succeeding because it’s less likely that we’ll rush him.
That being said, this is not a perfect fit. There are some rough edges that need to be figured out. The potential attitude issue is one; Bell being ready before the season is over is another. I think we all know the upside to this move, I just hope the team is ready to address the complications it presents.
I assumed
a move to 3B was a given or they wouldn’t have signed him.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
I'll even go as
far to say that I think Tejada’s defense may improve at 3B. OK…so maybe that’s not so far out on a limb considering his defense at SS.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
I think this could definitely be the case
However, its another unknown in the equation. And those tend to make me uncomfortable lol.
true
but seriously, it would be hard for his defense to get any worse. like…seriously
by twistedlogic on Jan 23, 2010 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
Wanna make some
bet on Bell’s long term future? I’m good for a bobble head or somethign of that nature.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
its not even worth it
they already have his HOF plaque designed. you’d have already lost this bet.
by twistedlogic on Jan 23, 2010 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
SI's Heyman says it's a $6M deal.
Plus incentives.
Did you know Miggy led the NL in doubles last year? I did not…
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
I have no idea what that means.
You slept with AJ?
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
Call me crazy.
But I think he’s awesome. Plus, he’s Polish. Double awesome.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
agreed on the asshole part
but apparently being polish is good?
by twistedlogic on Jan 23, 2010 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
Hey.
I’m Polish, so please don’t go there.
And I’m well aware he’s an asshole, don’t worry about that. :)
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
Its been a while...
since I have thought about the O’s at all (I tend to completely zone out until the start of March Madness). Great to see that Andy is still following a sensible course. I got to bust out all the bobble heads, pennants, and jerseys to hang on the wall (the girlfriend gets annoyed when I leave stuff up all year long). I think I’ll start blasting Oriole’s Magic on a loop and proceed to annoy everyone around me with my Oriole cheer. Its like Christmas at my apartment…without the shitty fruitcake.
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Jan 23, 2010 12:40 PM EST reply actions
Mock Lineup
1) Brian Roberts 2B
2) Adam Jones CF
3) Miguel Tejada 3B
4) Nick Markakis RF
5) Garrett Atkins 1B
6) Luke Scott DH
7) Matt Wieters C
8) Nolan Reimold LF
9) Cesar Izturis SS
by whereswieters on Jan 23, 2010 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
My initial guess would be something like:
1) Roberts
2) Jones
3) Markakis
4) Scott
5) Tejada
6) Wieters
7) Reimold
8) Atkins
9) Izturis
Well I got back from fanfest at about 2:30
Didn’t see anybody that I knew from CC, and I was IN Felix Pie’s line, but no sight of Stacey. I was so happy for the brief amount of time I thought I was going to get Pie’s autograph and speak to him in my bad spanish! I was going to say something like “gracias por la divirtida en el verano” (thanks for the fun in the summer) or something like “estoy pensando de su familia” (I am thinking of your family)
Basically, the thing was you have to line up for an autograph like a full hour beforehand. When I left after I got my 1 o’clock autograph at around 1:15, all the lines for 2:00 were full, and you could only line up for 3:00, without even knowing who’s line you were in.
I got Jim Palmer, John Miller, Kam Mickolio (twice), Berken and Tillman. I also practically ran into Nick Markakis, who I had met in September, so I didn’t really care. My sister bumped into Luke Scott, and she was CRUSHED when she discovered there was no way to get his autograph. Chris Tillman’s physical appearance made her feel a little better though. I had Tillman sign my scorecard in which he got his first win.
And we signed Tejada! I love the deal.
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
Want to inform the ladies
Nick’s beard is well below his chin at this point. Adam Jones was dressed up really nice for the fans of Baltimore.
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 23, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions
They need to get rid of the stupid facial hair rule
so Nick and Luke can keep their sweet-ass beards.
"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
NO
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Nick's beard is awesome...
and Luke looks Amish. What’s not to like?
"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
this.
The beards are hideous. I much rather look at Nick’s pretty, clean-shaven face.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
you dont care for the mountain man look?
by twistedlogic on Jan 23, 2010 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
inspired by Nick's pic...
I started mine on Christmas Eve and have not taken the razor to it yet. I’m waiting for a higher up at my bank to say something but since one of our director’s walked in my office and started rubbing on my beard I’m guessing they’re fine with it.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
Wow, what a funny typo! You spelled “awesome” as “hideous”!
http://www.peppergame.com/album/ShowPic.asp?ID=27HOME
"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.
Were you at the the State of the Orioles' address?
because if you were you would have seen me asking about base-running. And then being othered a job by Andy.
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jan 23, 2010 6:42 PM EST up reply actions
Sort of
I asked how we plan on improving the base-running.
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jan 23, 2010 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
I got in line at station two for Jim Palmer at 10:23
So I could see the huge screen, but couldn’t really make out any words. That’s pretty awesome though. Something to tell your kids in a couple years ;)
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 23, 2010 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
ah shit dude
why wasnt i there? i still need a job.
by twistedlogic on Jan 23, 2010 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
meant to add
you accepted that right? job market is pretty thin these days.
by twistedlogic on Jan 23, 2010 9:53 PM EST up reply actions
Man...in that picture Reimold looks like Kevbo...
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
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