Monday Bird Droppings
by duck on Oct 18, 2010 7:05 AM EDT
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"The Phillies bounced back in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series with a 6-1 victory over the Giants to even the best-of-seven series"
IN ORIOLES NEWS
School of Roch: Should the Orioles pursue Greinke?
"Anybody want Zack Greinke? He's got two years and $27 million left on his contract and he's reportedly available - a status that seems to change daily."
Steve Melewski: This just in: Tom Hicks says he was stupid
OK, we knew that, but the O's-related news in this article is that Joe Mahoney is going to play winter ball in Venezuela, facing pitchers from AAA and even MLB.
Orioles Insider: Stockstill weighing options for staff
"There are about seven different scenarios that Orioles Director of Player Development John Stockstill is pondering as he attempts to finalize the organization’s minor league coaching roster for the 2011 season. And virtually all of them depend on the makeup of Buck Showalter’s big league coaching staff."
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Today's lyrics
On a cheerful note…
Lying through your teeth again
Suicidal imbecile
Think about it, you’re pounding on the fault line
What’ll it take to get it through to you precious
Go with this, why do you wanna throw it away like this
Such a mess. Why would I wanna watch you…
Disconnect and self destruct, one bullet at a time
What’s your hurry, everyone will have his day to die
If you choose to pull the trigger, should your drama prove sincere,
Do it somewhere far away from here
"Walk not down that road, I cannot tell you where it goes. Ask me no more questions - some things you're not meant to know." - The Sword
I'll see that & raise
Don’t try suicide
Nobody’s worth it
Don’t try suicide
Nobody cares
Don’t try suicide
You’re just gonna hate it
Don’t try suicide
Nobody gives a damn
- Freddy Mercury
"Fairy tales start 'once upon a time...'. Fishing stories start 'now this ain't no bullshit...'."
- Cap'n Phil Harris
I was just reading that Ed Norton article from yesterday
It sounds like he would love to be in a movie about the Orioles. now only if we knew someone writing a script…
edward norton! why didn't we think of that?
Our people will be in touch with his people after the Orioles win the World Series.
You never know when someone is gonna sneak up on ya at the dolphin show! -wrb1990
by Stacey on Oct 18, 2010 10:11 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I forgot he was from around here.
Now we just have to figure out where to fit him in.
It's as if every eccentric in the South decided to move north, ran out of gas in Baltimore, and decided to stay. - John Waters
by Eat More Esskay on Oct 18, 2010 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Forget about Greinke.
I’d rather look into the potential availability of either Butler, Kila-monster, or Gordon. With Hosmer & Moustakes on their way, KC could be willing to part with any of them. Butler or Kila could fill our 1B problem, and Gordon can play 3B or OF.
"Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." ~ The Dude
I can't see KC trading Butler
I hear a ton of people bring his name up, but we might as well suggest the Orioles try to get Evan Longoria to settle the third base problem.
"See, uh, people ski topless here while smoking dope, so irony's not really a, a high priority. We haven't had any irony here since about, uh, '83, when I was the only practitioner of it. And I stopped because I was tired of being stared at."
But that would screw up our plan to get David Wright for Tillman and Pie....
"Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." ~ The Dude
by PBR me ASAP! on Oct 18, 2010 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Well, they certainly have a log-jam at 1B.
Butler is entrenched, Kila doesn’t particularly have any more to prove in AAA, and Hosmer could be ready for a Sept call-up next season. One of them has to be available for a fair price.
"Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." ~ The Dude
by PBR me ASAP! on Oct 18, 2010 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
true enough
and I’d be happy with Kila or Hosmer…depending on the price, of course.
"See, uh, people ski topless here while smoking dope, so irony's not really a, a high priority. We haven't had any irony here since about, uh, '83, when I was the only practitioner of it. And I stopped because I was tired of being stared at."
I've heard Kila is destined to be a DH. True or false?
You never know when someone is gonna sneak up on ya at the dolphin show! -wrb1990
ive heard that
but I don’t know if its true or not.
"See, uh, people ski topless here while smoking dope, so irony's not really a, a high priority. We haven't had any irony here since about, uh, '83, when I was the only practitioner of it. And I stopped because I was tired of being stared at."
I wish that Royals Review had an open thread
I’d ask them. But they don’t and it doesn’t seem worth a fan post.
You never know when someone is gonna sneak up on ya at the dolphin show! -wrb1990
We should forget about any of those guys
We have zero prospects to trade. Britton is untouchable and then we have a bunch of guys with little value.
Your mother.
Tillman?
"See, uh, people ski topless here while smoking dope, so irony's not really a, a high priority. We haven't had any irony here since about, uh, '83, when I was the only practitioner of it. And I stopped because I was tired of being stared at."
Sadly, I actually am working right now
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Oct 18, 2010 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions
I didn't even get to work until 10:15, so...
You never know when someone is gonna sneak up on ya at the dolphin show! -wrb1990
I nearly died laughing...
while watching Bull Durham this weekend. My wife totally thought I was stupid. I still thought it was funny.
"No one ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public." - H.L. Mencken
by TerroristFistJab on Oct 18, 2010 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions
damn you
I get here at 8
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Oct 18, 2010 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions
You'll get to leave a lot earlier than me.
You never know when someone is gonna sneak up on ya at the dolphin show! -wrb1990
Like 5/530 probs
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Oct 18, 2010 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions
I guess I'll be here until 645
Although odds are I’ll just burn a few hours of leave and get out of here earlier. Which is stupid of me, but what can I say. I’m stupid.
You never know when someone is gonna sneak up on ya at the dolphin show! -wrb1990
Yea...today is just one of those days
I’m not staying a minute longer than I have to. I really need sleep.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Oct 18, 2010 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
I got < 4 hours of sleep last night
the odds of me getting any significant amount of work done today are not good.
I went to bed later on Saturday night than I usually get up on work days.
Should have gotten more sleep last night but still only managed about 5 hours.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Oct 18, 2010 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions
I was all ready to go to bed around midnight
then got a phone call and spent the next two hours having the ‘I still want to be friends’ conversation. stupid girls.
ugh
It takes two hours to say you still want to be friends?
You never know when someone is gonna sneak up on ya at the dolphin show! -wrb1990
why do girls always have to talk about everything?
It makes me glad I’m not a boy or a lesbian.
You never know when someone is gonna sneak up on ya at the dolphin show! -wrb1990
Don't forget moody
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Oct 18, 2010 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
I can't hate on girls for being moody
because then I’d have to hate myself. But I can hate on them for always wanting to talk about everything because I don’t have that quality.
You never know when someone is gonna sneak up on ya at the dolphin show! -wrb1990
They always pick weird times to do the whole "I still want to be friends" thing
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Oct 18, 2010 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
I wont go into any more detail here (I've probably already said way too much),
but the whole weekend was just very weird.
Do tell.
It’ll probably beat what I’m working on right now.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Oct 18, 2010 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
So, in about 7 hours, then?
"Walk not down that road, I cannot tell you where it goes. Ask me no more questions - some things you're not meant to know." - The Sword
by duck on Oct 18, 2010 12:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
At the very least
I’m at least reestablishing my rule of never dating a girl that owns a pink jersey. At least until the next one comes along.
that was an early warning sign
You never know when someone is gonna sneak up on ya at the dolphin show! -wrb1990
Pink jerseys are like relationship tornado sirens.
It's as if every eccentric in the South decided to move north, ran out of gas in Baltimore, and decided to stay. - John Waters
by Eat More Esskay on Oct 18, 2010 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Exception:
Unless that girl happens to be a Palermo fan, as their jerseys are actually pink. This however, seems unlikely.
At first glance,
I read “Palmeiro” and was very confused.
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all." -- Earl Weaver
same
"Breathe if you hate Duke." - Brenda Frese
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Oct 18, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
reposting with subject line for collapsing ability
Girls
All I really want is girls
And in the morning it’s girls
Cause in the evening it’s girls
I like the way that they walk
And it’s chill to hear them talk
And I can always make them smile
From White Castle to the Nile
Back in the day
There was this girl around the way
She liked my home-piece M.C.A.
He said he would not give her play
I asked him, "Please?" – he said, "You may."
Her pants were tight and that’s ok
If she would dance – I would D.J.
We took a walk down to the bay
I hope she’ll say,
"Hey me and you should hit the hay!"
I asked her out – she said, "No way!"
I should’ve probably guessed they’re gay
So I broke North with no delay
I heard she moved real far away
That was two years ago this May
I seen her just the other day
Jockin’ Mike D. to my dismay
Girls – to do the dishes
Girls – to clean up my room
Girls – to do the laundry
Girls – and in the bathroom
Girls – that’s all I really want is girls
Two at a time – I want girls
With new wave hairdos – I want girls
I ought to whip out my – girls, girls, girls, girls,girls,
girls, girls, girls,
girls!
YEAH!!
"I put a pepper rub on the scallops so you have a little contrast. You have sweetness from the coconut oil and little acidity from the splash of lemon." – Luke Scott
and don't forget to give me back my black T-shirt.
"I put a pepper rub on the scallops so you have a little contrast. You have sweetness from the coconut oil and little acidity from the splash of lemon." – Luke Scott
They always kept my video games.
It's as if every eccentric in the South decided to move north, ran out of gas in Baltimore, and decided to stay. - John Waters
by Eat More Esskay on Oct 18, 2010 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
As stated by the legendary band 2gether
The hardest part of breaking up is getting back your stuff.
You never know when someone is gonna sneak up on ya at the dolphin show! -wrb1990
I was just drinking.
I like my use of time better.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Oct 18, 2010 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions
I got way too much sleep Saturday night/Sunday morning,
and then couldn’t get more than 3 hours last night. Today could get fun.
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all." -- Earl Weaver
Luckily for me North Korea operates on flex time.
You never know when someone is gonna sneak up on ya at the dolphin show! -wrb1990
You get to pick when they execute you for dissent.
It's as if every eccentric in the South decided to move north, ran out of gas in Baltimore, and decided to stay. - John Waters
by Eat More Esskay on Oct 18, 2010 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I got on the 6:10 bus for DC and...
played Angry Birds, which I’m thoroughly enjoying.
The problem is that despite getting in to work a full two hours ealry – I’m betting my boss will have a fit if I ask to leave at 3 rather than 5 pm.
"No one ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public." - H.L. Mencken
by TerroristFistJab on Oct 18, 2010 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
don't ask. in fact, don't tell.
"I put a pepper rub on the scallops so you have a little contrast. You have sweetness from the coconut oil and little acidity from the splash of lemon." – Luke Scott
I'm with zk on this one.
Just leave. I’ve found that asking generally results in an answer I don’t wish to hear.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Oct 18, 2010 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
True of most things in life...
which is why lately I’ve been just “borrowing” my wife’s iPhone and “accidentally” ordering shit through her Amazon Prime account. She’s been buying so much shit while getting ready for the baby that she hasn’t much noticed all of the things I’ve been slipping in.
"No one ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public." - H.L. Mencken
by TerroristFistJab on Oct 18, 2010 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
I call it...
“take what you can get”. I fully suspect she notices, but just is bad ass cool about me pre-ordering a whole fuckload of video game’s. She hasn’t much room to complain – we’re on a first name basis with the FedEx and UPS people because of the near-daily stops at our house.
"No one ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public." - H.L. Mencken
by TerroristFistJab on Oct 18, 2010 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Rule of thumb
It’s ALWAYS easier to ask forgiveness than permission.
"Walk not down that road, I cannot tell you where it goes. Ask me no more questions - some things you're not meant to know." - The Sword
by duck on Oct 18, 2010 12:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
My parents were not amused when I taught that rule to my little sister.
You never know when someone is gonna sneak up on ya at the dolphin show! -wrb1990
Tell that to Tiger Woods...
"No one ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public." - H.L. Mencken
by TerroristFistJab on Oct 18, 2010 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
because he would have gotten permission?
You never know when someone is gonna sneak up on ya at the dolphin show! -wrb1990
Doubtful...
but lots of mega-celebs have “open” relationships in some way or another.
"No one ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public." - H.L. Mencken
by TerroristFistJab on Oct 18, 2010 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Tiger's problem was the whole Thanksgiving SUV incident.
If that didn’t turn the whole affair into a public spectacle, I would guess that things would have kept going.
It's as if every eccentric in the South decided to move north, ran out of gas in Baltimore, and decided to stay. - John Waters
by Eat More Esskay on Oct 18, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, yes...
what amazes me is the seeming trust he put in not only his people (the personal friend/assistant that used his BB to set up meetings with girls) but the shallow broads he was using to meet his needs.
I still shake my head every time I hear his voicemail telling one of the girls to “take your name off of your phone” because his wife might come calling.
"No one ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public." - H.L. Mencken
by TerroristFistJab on Oct 18, 2010 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder if Tiger is going on some Walt Chamberlain like tear now that the divorce has been filed
Your mother.
I imagine he's...
birdied a few holes.
"No one ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public." - H.L. Mencken
by TerroristFistJab on Oct 18, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
So, he's got something in common with 3 billions males?
"Walk not down that road, I cannot tell you where it goes. Ask me no more questions - some things you're not meant to know." - The Sword
Well, it doesn't work in relationships
but it works pretty well as an employee if you don’t get caught/actually did whatever you were supposed to get done
"Walk not down that road, I cannot tell you where it goes. Ask me no more questions - some things you're not meant to know." - The Sword
Thanks, Gibbs
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Oct 18, 2010 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I would ordinarily agree...
except her office is closer to front of our space and she would most definately notice me booking it out of here – the day before my performance review.
"No one ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public." - H.L. Mencken
by TerroristFistJab on Oct 18, 2010 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions
So i was (relatively) working hard to get this project done by lunch
only to just find out the person I’m supposed to submit it to isnt even here today. I should have a much lighter afternoon, considering i dont have any other assignments.
So who pitches game 4 for the Phillies if they win tommorow night? if they lose?
Manuel said the plan is still Blanton, but i think if they go down 1-2 you have to think about pitching Halladay on short rest.
I'll be pretty surprised if he doesn't stick with Blanton.
Has Halladay pitched on short rest before? I don’t know, but presumably he’s never been in a situation where his team has needed him to, so I’m guessing not.
Charlie will probably go with Blanton, figuring that he’s probably going to have one start with a non-ace anyway, so it doesn’t really matter when it is. He’s very much a players’ manager; he stuck with Moyer for the game 3 start in the ‘08 WS after his bad starts in the DS and CS that year, so I assume he’ll use Blanton.
Of course, if they lose that game and the CS, he’ll be second-guessed for months, if not years.
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all." -- Earl Weaver
I'm almost certain he'll stick with Blanton.
Maybe not if they were 0-3, but most likely at 1-2 or 2-1. I’m just not necessarily sure its the right call.
Pitching Halladay would be a risk since i’m also assuming he’s never done it before, but if anyone has the durability to do it, its probably him. I wouldnt even consider the possibility of him pitching 1, 4, and 7 to be out of the question, though that would likely really burn him out for the world series making a NLCS win somewhat pyrrhic .
blanton
I think winning game 2 guarentees Blanton will pitch. Even if they are down 3-1, they have Halladay, Oswalt and Hamels for Games 5, 6 and 7. Theoretically a pretty good deal. But of course, under the current scenario they only would have won one of the first 3. So yeah, I don’t know.
Librarians are hiding something
I’m just trying to be a father,
Raise a daughter and a son,
Be a lover to their mother,
Everything to everyone.
Up and at ‘em bright and early,
I’m all business in my suit,
Yeah, I’m dressed for success from my head down to my boots,
I don’t do it for money, there’s still bills that I can’t pay,
I don’t do it for the glory, I just do it anyway,
Providing for our future’s my responsibility,
Yeah I’m real good under pressure, being all that I can be,
And I can’t call in sick on Mondays when the weekends been to strong,
I just work straight through the holidays,
And sometimes all night long.
You can bet that I stand ready when the wolf growls at the door,
Hey, I’m solid, hey I’m steady, hey I’m true down to the core,
And I will always do my duty, no matter what the price,
I’ve counted up the cost, I know the sacrifice,
Oh, and I don’t want to die for you,
But if dying’s asked of me,
I’ll bear that cross with an honor,
‘Cause freedom don’t come free.
I’m an American soldier, an American,
Beside my brothers and my sisters I will proudly take a stand,
When liberty’s in jeopardy I will always do what’s right,
I’m out here on the front lines, so sleep in peace tonight.
American soldier, I’m an American,
An American,
An American Soldier
Now this is what we need to be listening to.
"If people don't want to come out to the ballpark, how are you going to stop them?" Yogi Berra
Freedom isn't free
It costs folks like you and me
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
(dang premature posting...)
and if you dont throw in your buck o-five, who will?
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
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