Thursday Bird Droppings
Orioles end losing streak, 3-2 over Pirates - baltimoresun.com
Orioles won yesterday for the first time in 6 games. Then again, it's Spring Training. Who cares? -duck
Orioles' Wieters looking to build on last year - USATODAY.com
Matt Wieters is "just trying to fit in, not trying to stand out -- and just get your work in." Good luck with that, Matt. -duck
Brian Roberts’ Potential Replacement | Camden Crazies
Daniel at the other CC suggests that if Brian is going to be out for about a month, the solution might be trading for a SS and moving Izturis to 2nd until he's ready. -Stacey
Orioles 2B Roberts hopes to be ready for opener - USATODAY.com
Brian Roberts said Wednesday he is better, two days after feeling ill. He said he wasn't sure if the illness was due to a medication given during his rehabilitation for a back injury. -duck
Flanagan to return to Orioles as color analyst for MASN - baltimoresun.com
Mike Flanagan will be the color analysts for MASN, replacing Buck Martinez. Definite upgrade there. Wonder if Flanny reads blogs besides the New York Times. -duck
The Schmuck Stops Here: Orioles: Ernie Tyler takes a seat
Ernie Tyler decides he won't be ball boy to the umpires this year, but he's adamant about not retiring. -duck
Revs ink former Orioles' top prospect Matt Riley - The York Daily Record
Matt Riley rejoins Andy Etchebarren, who's managing the York Revolution, in an effort to launch a comeback. Matt Riley is 30. Feel old yet? -duck (Does the comma make this sentence any better?)
2010 Orioles - Wakup and smell 3rd Place! - CBSSports.com
CBS predicts we will be in third place, but also thinks our logo is a Raven. Hmmm.... -duck
MLB Chief Selig, Committee Looking At Radical Realignment Plan | AHN
MLB apparently is considering floating re-alignment. Repeat after me - BALANCED SCHEDULE. Why must MLB make everything so hard? -duck
Florida Marlins' Hayden Penn stays calm despite being out of options - Florida Marlins - MiamiHerald.com
Old friend Hayden Penn is desperately trying to hang on with the Florida Marlins. Uh, yeah, good luck with that, Hayden. -duck
O’s spring training: The 25 who will make it (#14) | WNST
#14 on Drew's list of players to make the team out of ST is Ty Wigginton. He's right that Wiggy's bat is better than it was last year and he CAN play a lot of positions....but I don't know about this raving over defense. He's adequate. -Stacey
Final CC Tee Voting Results
Your top three: 1) Camden Chat: It's Always Next Year Here (35 votes, submitted by duck), 2) Felix 3.14159 (27 votes, NewYorkOriole), 3) 3E1N: Catch the Fever (26 votes, daveh873).
TODAY IN CAMDEN CHAT HISTORY
2005: Spring Training Notes
2006: The 40 Greatest Orioles of All-Time - No. 11 - Mike Cuellar
2007: And many more (celebrating 2nd birthday)
2008: Happy birthday, us (celebrating 3rd birthday), Community Projection '08: Luke Scott, zk explores Mark Loretta=Roberts trade coming?
2009: Travel questions abounded with Headed to Ft. Lauderdale tomorrow. Advice sought. and In need of hotel advice, Camden Chat turns four today and Two WBC games that REALLY don't mean Jack (2009).
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CBS thing
Looks like a comment on a message board, and the Raven is the guy’s avatar.
So, uh, does this mean that CC is five years old today?
It does
Remember when duck stole my happy birthday post thunder with his this day in camden chat?
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
There wasn't much else to clip, Stacey
Geez, try and help somebody out…. :)
Wait until you see the photo I added to the actual post.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
Could someone explain "3E1N" for me please?
Must have missed the episode that explained the etiology of this nickname..
It's because so many people keeping spelling his name incorrectly.
Bergesen. 3 E’s, 1 N.
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
HAH! That's pretty clever.
Still not a fan of “Dr. Jones” though.
by Y Not on Mar 11, 2010 9:56 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Me neither
"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 Mar 11, 2010 10:17 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I like Dr. Jones
only because it’s fun to say “No time for love, Dr. Jones. We have doubles to hit!”
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
Bleehh... still not feeling it..
But it’s OK to disagree over petty things like this.
It’s not OK to disagree on his awesomeness.
It's spelled "Bergesen"
Not “Bergenson”. 3 E’s, 1 N. People were screwing it up at an alarming rate. They still do sometimes.
Origins
http://www.camdenchat.com/2009/7/1/934878/red-sox-6-orioles-5-a-taste-of-our#17738572
http://www.camdenchat.com/2009/7/27/963904/which-of-our-young-pitchers-will#18738660
Credit to duck. He’s the nickname guru apparently.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
I've been on a tear lately
Adam Jones, son!
The Deity. ‘Cause sooner or later, God’s gonna cut you down.
3E1N, building off the earlier “3E”, created by a commenter I can’t remember. I like the “3E” version better, personally.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
Yah I'm not a fan of the second one
No offense :)
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
Pretty sure 3E was Wayward O
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Mar 11, 2010 11:09 AM EST up reply actions
Sounds right
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
Time to play Grammar Gestapo
Matt Riley rejoins Andy Etchebarren, who’s managing the York Revolution in an effort to launch a comeback.
This makes it sound like Etch is trying to come back. Then again, maybe he’s yearning for those halcyon days of 1996, when he was our bench coach.
"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson
Blames it on the iphone in 3... 2... 1...
by PhilR8 on Mar 11, 2010 9:00 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
ha!
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
haHA!
That was my idea on the CC T-shirt ideas page……
I actually didn’t like it that much after I posted it…..
"Real Orioles don't pout. Real Orioles don't gloat. Real Orioles just win."
by NewYorkOriole on Mar 11, 2010 10:50 AM EST up reply actions
Oops...
I just noticed that my comment was totally needless, as it was already mentioned in the header that is was my idea…..
"Real Orioles don't pout. Real Orioles don't gloat. Real Orioles just win."
by NewYorkOriole on Mar 11, 2010 10:54 AM EST up reply actions
It's ok
I mean who really reads the headers? lol
by OsandRoyals on Mar 11, 2010 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
Anyway
Was I the only one not impressed by Camden Crazie’s analysis of second base options?
Trade for a decent shortstop and move Izzie to second? Wouldn’t we want to change the decent ss over to second and utilize the guy with the best defense at ss?
Wiggy’s numbers at second aren’t horrible because he hasn’t played there for enough time to be accurate. Hence you have sample size issues.
I’d guess we could find a fair number of minor league players who would be easily attainable, we could try getting some comeback players like Mark Grudzielanek to play for however long roberts is out
I think his argument is there aren't any 2B worth going after
how sound it is, who knows. And I guess it would depend on the SS we could get.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
Scott Moore ???????
I occasionally see his name mentioned, but no one seems to want to answer the question of Moore playing 2B. He would seem like a good answer to me if he can play the pivot. Does anyone have an answer? What are the plans for Moore? From what I can remember, he can hit pretty well and fields ok (although mostly 3B).
Moore
Hasn’t really done much of anything from the plate at AAA. So he is forgoten for that reason.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Mar 11, 2010 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
It isn't like there is mystery about Wiggy's 2b prowess
The sample sizes are small because he is a crap keystone. He’s not a good third baseman or for that matter, an above average first baseman. He’s not hiding his skills at second from anyone.
I really fail to see how this is an issue. If Roberts is going to miss significant time, well, our slim as hell chances of the playoffs get slimmer. But there is no sense in making a deal that will cost us something of value to have someone slightly better than Andino/Turner/Wiggy at 2b this season.
This entire issue actually makes me pretty crazy. Andino is the backup middle infielder. That means he’s the starter if Roberts or Izturis go down. If the Orioles didn’t feel he was good enough to start in case of injury to one of them, then why the hell did they wait until now to deal with it? Why weren’t the Orioles after Felipe Lopez a couple weeks ago when no one wanted him? Where were we when the Nats got Adam Kennedy for less than $2m? The idea that we’re going to make a trade the moment after the free agent market dried up for essentially a replacement-level player is absolutely obscene, particularly since we have no real hope of contention in 2010 in any case.
My only source of solace at this point is that MacPhail was blowing smoke. Because otherwise, we’re fucking crazy.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
Its gonna be
like a year or so at least before I can even think to watch any of the Tonight Show at all. It’s just too painful.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
T-Shirts
Some paperwork etc. stuff to be worked out. I would expect the first ones will be available late next week sometime, which will give folks a chance to get them for opening day.
In terms of designs, the other poll tells us this:
- 80% of you will seriously consider getting a shirt
- of those that are thinking of getting a shirt, the numbers are pretty evenly split between simpler/cheaper design, vs. slightly pricier/more complex design
As I mentioned before, the prices will be driven by number of colors and whether the design is front/back or not. We’ll have some options in both categories to keep everybody happy. I’ll start with the most popular ideas and work my way through. Stay tuned!
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
Sweet
for the record, i’d like it if we could get a decent color option, but I could care less about a back design. I generally dont like shirts with a design on the back anyway, but I def. don’t do white tees.
im wearing a plain white tee right now
i’m also sitting on the couch eating cheesecake and watching sportscenter.
by twistedlogic on Mar 11, 2010 12:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
i know!
sitting on my ass doing nothing at 1pm
by twistedlogic on Mar 11, 2010 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
Well i'll wear white around the house
white just gets dingy and yellowed way too easily. I’ll seperate darks and lights, but i’m not doing whites as a seperate load as well.
Completely OT, but...
What is up with your sweet profile picture? That is hilarious…..
"Real Orioles don't pout. Real Orioles don't gloat. Real Orioles just win."
by NewYorkOriole on Mar 11, 2010 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
Well I meant...
OT from what his comment was about (color options on T-shirts).
"Real Orioles don't pout. Real Orioles don't gloat. Real Orioles just win."
by NewYorkOriole on Mar 11, 2010 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
i would without a shadow of a doubt
buy a felix 3.14 shirt! i need one..thats too good to pass up
by Parkinglotninja on Mar 11, 2010 11:48 AM EST reply actions
Four O’s in the top 50 list of prospects by Fangraphs
6 – Brian Matusz
19 – Josh “I’m thinkin’ about my door” Bell
36 – Brandon Erbe
42 – Zach Britton
Erbe is ahead of Britton? That’s a first.
Bruce Springsteen rules.
Have to point out that those are the top 50 AL prospects.
Also, Arrieta’s in at #39.
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
O's lineup, from Roch:
Nolan Reimold DH
Robert Andino 2B
Nick Markakis RF
Luke Scott LF
Garrett Atkins 1B
Josh Bell 3B
Jeff Salazar CF
Chad Moeller C
Pedro Florimon SS
I swear Dave’s fixing two or three lineup spots and then pulling names out of a hat.
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
reimold leading off
confuses me GREATLY!
by Parkinglotninja on Mar 11, 2010 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
You could do a lot worse than Reimold up there
But yeah, the Spring of a Million Bad Lineups continues…
Bedard says he doesn't care and thinks goals are pointless.
i dont think ive ever seen a DH lead off
in other news, can i watch/hear this game for free?
by twistedlogic on Mar 11, 2010 2:31 PM EST up reply actions
But he's a gazelle!
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
I swear Dave’s fixing two or three lineup spots and then pulling names out of a hat.
Yeah, it’s because the line up is designed for getting people ABs rather than winning games. If 4 number 8 hitters need work then that takes precedence over winning.
Bruce Springsteen rules.
Yeah.
I know he just needs to get people ABs. Putting bad hitters in the two-hole is the only thing that really bothers me.
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
Getting people ABs doesn't make any sense
The starters don’t play the entire game. Every single starter gets the same number of at bats.
Bedard says he doesn't care and thinks goals are pointless.
"Getting ABs"
I think birdman and I were referring to who’s in the lineup more than what the order is in these two posts, my two-hole comment notwithstanding.
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
2b
couldn’t we put izturas at 2d atkins at 3rd miggy at short and luke at 1st ? i am not sure but with the versatility of alot of our position players a trade isn’t needed we could get some guys some ab’s they normally wouldnt get
What's wrong with Buck, Duck?
I happened to like Buck. Please don’t disparage me. I speak freely for Lenn Sakata, after all. I mean no offense. But, tell me what your problem is with Buck Martinez, and why the man who thought this was a good deal: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/al/orioles/2006-11-27-baez_x.htm (among others that supposedly STACKED our middle relief) might be a better color analyst?
I found him, well, boring.
And yeah, so boring that Mike Flanagan is an upgrade. And his voice just grates on me. He was the stereotype of the banal, generic MLB analyst. It’s rather have a boring analysts with ties to the team if there’s a choice.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal

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