Monday Bird Droppings
by Camden Chat on Feb 8, 2010 7:00 AM EST
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The day after the Super Bowl isn't a big day for baseball news, so I've added a few interesting hits from around the blogOsphere.
Report: Takahashi rejects Orioles, Mets - nbcsports.msnbc.com
Japanese left-hander Hisanori Takahashi has reportedly rejected contract offers from the Orioles and Mets. Looks like he wants to go to a winner. -Stacey
Hall of Famers endorse Tejada at third | MLB.com: News
Cal Ripken and Brooks Robinson agree that Miguel Tejada will do well at third base. Well, consider my mind eased. -Stacey
The Eutaw Street Chronicles: Eddie Murray, Aug. 14, 1996
It's always a good day when there is an update to the Eutaw Street Chronicles. -Stacey
Orioles Card "O" the Day
Kevin has featured three straight days of Jim Palmer cards including one that shows off his shiny mane. -Stacey
How The Opposition Views The Orioles – Red Sox | Camden Crazies
Daniel at Camden Crazies is going a series with bloggers for opposing teams and the Red Sox guy has been the best so far. A good read even if he does call Brad Bergesen "Brian." -Stacey
On this date in Camden Chat history:
FYI, if you find yourself reading an old entry and it looks like the comments are headers only, change the drop down at the top of the comments list from collapsed to expanded. That happens sometimes with old comments.
- John Sickels on the O's (2006) - A bit sobering when taken in today's context. Check out prospects 3-5.
- Patterson signs, 1 YR, $4.3M (2007) - It's hard to imagine a time when Corey Patterson was more than Erik Bedard, but there you go.
- It's Done! (2008) - After dragging for weeks the Bedard trade finally goes through.
- Enjoy Adam Jones (2008) - A Mariners fan wishes us well with our new center fielder.
- Ryan Howard resigned $54M/3 years (2009) - BirdFanInPhilly expresses disbelief over Howard's contract.
Zack: It really didn't go as bad as it could have.Adam: An Open Thread is dead, Zack.Zack: I didn't say it went perfectly.
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Why do some people have pictures at the bottom?
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 7:07 AM EST reply actions
In the old format
There were no little corner pictures like there are now so people would put pictures in their signature block. It seemed ok back then but now it looks so messy.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Can I set up a fantasy baseball league for CC?
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 9:31 AM EST reply actions
Sure
Just put up a Fan Post with the details once you have it set up so people know how to join up.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
YAY!
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 9:54 AM EST up reply actions
'tis up.
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 10:07 AM EST up reply actions
fanposts
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
ah i see it now
took forever for my computer to refresh the fanposts
by twistedlogic on Feb 8, 2010 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
is this full yet
i just tried to sign up but it wont let me the submit button wont let me go…maybe im doing it right..
by Parkinglotninja on Feb 8, 2010 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
do you have an mlb.com account?
perhaps you didn’t enter something right.
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
i do
maybe its just my work computer. ill try again when i get home
by Parkinglotninja on Feb 8, 2010 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
fantasy...
i’d also like to set up a stat category, points-based league. i guess we’re getting near that time of year.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
go for it, dude
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
yeah...
that’s my preferred platform. really out of habit, but, hey.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
can't set up yahoo leagues yet
"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
Is Corey Patterson
Still in baseball?
Complaining is good for you as long as you're not complaining to the person you're complaining about. - Lynn Johnston (I don't know who that is...but it's a good quote.)
he played for Milwaukee and the Nats in 2009
signed a minor league deal for 2010 with the Mariners.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
hee hee
SC, in the Jones thread:
….but I’m REALLY looking forward to the Jones-Markakis duo in the outfield. We were fielding Fernando Tatis in left field two years ago, splitting time with Brandon Fahey.
Gahhhh. I had blocked out those names.
Also, re: Sickels, whatever happened to Val Majewski?
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
I think
and someone correct me if I’m wrong, he played long enough to become a minor league free agent and left. He was playing independent ball for awhile, I don’t know where he is now.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
Proof that was I was really stupid when I 8 or 9
I thought Fahey was the better rookie then Markickass.
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 10:35 AM EST up reply actions
gack...
was that the year of the ed rogers hidden ball trick?
i was also trying to remember: was it that same series that ed rogers lost the ball in his jersey that todd williams failed to execute an intentional walk?
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
No
Ed Rogers in the jersey was vs. the Mets
Todd Williams and the intentional walk that wasn’t was against the Marlins.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
that was the same season though, yeah?
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
Yeah I think so
2006
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
my family spent 6 hours shoveling as well as the rest of the cul de sac.
And it’s still nearly impossible to drive.
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 10:08 AM EST reply actions
And we're going to get another 6-12 inches on Tuesday.
Where am I going to put 12 inches?
(That’s what she said).
Ooof...
…this is why I decided to leave the car buried. Actually driving somewhere is becoming a distant memory at this point.
I can't believe some of the idiots
On shmuck’s blog.
Complaining is good for you as long as you're not complaining to the person you're complaining about. - Lynn Johnston (I don't know who that is...but it's a good quote.)
I feel bad for him
He’s pretty nice guy form ny encounter with him, yet he has to deal with all this crap.
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
you feel BAD for him?
the guy is a hack, and he’s PAID to follow and write about the Orioles.
Don’t feel too bad.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
by zknower on Feb 8, 2010 11:36 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
There were a few years there...
…where he got paid to write blog posts about the crappy restaurants he was eating at in Fort Lauderdale during ST. Back during the tail end of expense account largesse at the Baltimore Sun. We also got to read about Roch’s travel plans and all those annoying little quirks about airports. Don’tcha just hate that?
And if he's paid to blog about them
He should at least try to control it. It’s pathetic.
Complaining is good for you as long as you're not complaining to the person you're complaining about. - Lynn Johnston (I don't know who that is...but it's a good quote.)
I just realized
I have all of these great pictures of Brian and Miggi that I never get to use anymore because Miggi was gone but how he’s back! Here’s my favorite picture of them ever:
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
But many won't make sense...
…in a game context, given that they’ll be further across the infield from one another.
Whatever
I don’t get tied down in reality.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
lol
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
hey fuck you buddy
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
oooh look at JP with the admin usage!
Big stuff, buddy!
Clearly you missed this part of the rules: Exceptions may be made if it’s obvious the two community members have an existing rapport with each other
And if you declare we don’t have an existing rapport I’ll just have to cry myself to sleep.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
oooo, it's a double-secret probation conversation!
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
OOOOOHH I can read it
and most people can’t! Look at me, I’m special!
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
I try
not to apply my powers except when absolutely necessary. Unfortunately you left me no choice – all that legalese above aside.
STOP CENSORING ME
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
He's not the government
Therefore it’s not censorship.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
oh you stay out of it :P
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
what the hell are you talking about?
the movie industry had a censor board for years. our band shows were censored in college. it doesn’t have to be a government doing the suppressing.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
It's legally not censorship
unless it’s the government doing it.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
Non-government parties can violate first amendment rights
if they allow their private property to function as a public place
I'm really not sure where you're getting that definition from
censoring and censorship are common everyday words, not necessarily related to government, but more accurately pertaining to any official or group of officials. e.g., a private school library can censor which web pages show up on its terminals and which books show up on it shelves.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
THE COLORS DON'T RUN
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
*THESE
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
Jonny Pops you've changed
it saddens me.
I will lead these Peoples to the promised land, also known as "Slightly Ahead of the Blue Jays." ~WietersRunDry
seasons chay-yange
feelings chaaaange
it’s been so long since i found you
yet it seems like yesterday-ee-ay-yay
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
I'll with the Black Sabbath song instead
I know, you’re shocked.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
Power corrupts...
…and nanoparticle sized power corrupts on a nanoparticle level.
Sike! I’m unhiding everything!
Let the Sunnnnn-shine…
Let the Sunnnnn-shine…
The Sunnnnnnnn Shine Innnnnnnnnn….
Do you think they'll do the handshake thing after wins again?
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Feb 8, 2010 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
Oh yeah, I remember that!
I tought myself how to do that.
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
i tought i daw a puddy cat
but the handshake was badass, u know they’re bringing it back.
"you know what the orioles could use right now? a day off." - joe angel
My husband and I with Miggi
"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
Our kids are in the background
"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
Nice bathing suit
"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
My two-piece was in the wash
But the pictured suit still fits my body well.
"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
I find it hard to believe that this is you, Baltimo,
….given that two years ago, you were only 12 years old.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
A mere typo
I meant 59.
"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
Just saw the Saints' I'm Going to Disney Land ad.
I like it.
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 11:52 AM EST reply actions
hmmmm
On the Orioles 40-man roster Robert Andino is listed at 6’ 195 and Wiggy is listed at 6’ 190, which one of these guys is living a bigger lie?
"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
Andino is 5 lbs heavier than Wiggy, huh?
Yeah, right.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
Is Baltimo ever wrong?
George Sherrill – He gets overlooked by Jones and Tillman but in 70 appearances Sherrill had a 2.36 ERA with 56 strikeouts in about 45 innings. Closer amirite?
"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
shameless self promotion alert.
Vizzini: Let me put it this way. Have you ever heard of Plato, Aristotle, Socrates?
Man in Black: Yes.
Vizzini: Morons.
Ever wrong?
Who picked out the bathing suit – Helen Keller?
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
Stevie Wonder seems kinda played out....
so I went with the classics.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
That's it
I’m done with this blog; I look damn good in that suit, Miguel told me himself.
"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
Don't let a man who wears sundresses chase you off of here, honestly.
Maybe he’s just jealous that you pulled the look off better than he does.
"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
Curses, foiled again...
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
It's too late
I can’t stand for rude and crude personal comments, especially directed at my physique.
"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
Bill Raftery is very amusing to listen to.
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 7:45 PM EST reply actions
SEND IT IN!
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
The BANK IS OPEN!
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Feb 8, 2010 11:21 PM EST up reply actions
yeah...
unless a team i like is still in it, i find it hard to get too enthused about the tourney beyond the “raftery rounds”.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
MLB Network
Top lopsided trades. Something tells me the Orioles will show up twice.
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 8:01 PM EST reply actions
9. Bagwell for Andersen
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 8:02 PM EST up reply actions
8. Cone for Herne
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
7. Bowa and Sandberg for Dejesus
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 8:08 PM EST up reply actions
Schilling, Finley for Davis (ugh)
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
and Harnish
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
5. brock for brolio
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
4. Varitek and Lowe for Slocumb
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 8:17 PM EST up reply actions
3. Robby for Pappas!
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
2. Ryan for fergosi
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
george herman ruth for $$$$
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 8:27 PM EST up reply actions
Javy Lopez for Adam Stern, book it.
Vizzini: Let me put it this way. Have you ever heard of Plato, Aristotle, Socrates?
Man in Black: Yes.
Vizzini: Morons.
:))
It was for about a month or two.
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
Aubrey?
Was reading that Red Sox blogger on the O’s…anyone catch the nugget about Aubrey? Is he better than I thought?
Librarians are hiding something
i love your optimism
directly below my cold-hearted “no.”
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2010 9:26 AM EST up reply actions
I find this to be interesting
Matt Wieters OBP SLG AVG
vs Left-handed Pitcher .313 .358 .248
vs Right-handed Pitcher .357 .447 .313
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 8, 2010 10:41 PM EST reply actions
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