Saturday Bird Droppings
by Camden Chat on Mar 13, 2010 8:00 AM EST
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Orioles: Upcoming pitching probables
Schmuck outlines the pitching for the next few days. Today vs. the Yankees is Guthrie, Simon, Berken, Meredith, Albers, and Castillo. And in the B game vs the Marlins: Hendrickson, Gonzalez, Sarfate, Hinkley, and George. -Stacey
Snyder cemented at first and progressing | MLB.com
Brandon Snyder is only playing first these days and his defense has improved because of it. -Stacey
Shields named Rays opening day starter
The Orioles will face James Shields and Matt Garza in their first two games of the year. -Stacey
O's Wieters settling in behind plate
He's going to be a leader on the field. Oh, and he and Chris Tillman are like THIS. -Stacey
Forever the voice of sports in Baltimore
Steve Melewski writes a very nice tribute to Chuck Thompson. -Stacey
Mother Nature has a field day in Florida | MLB.com: News
Stupid rain. -duck
Orioles' Johnson hopes for revival in 8th inning - USATODAY.com
Jim Johnson is really, really OK with being the 8th inning guy this year. -duck
Hill relishes chance with Cardinals | MLB.com: News
" 'Last year with the Orioles, I had that opportunity to start against the Red Sox, but I think it kind of loses its effect,' said Hill, who pitched for Baltimore last season." I have no idea what the hell that is supposed to mean. -duck
Camden Depot: Options if Brian Roberts Cannot Play
Camden Depot throws out a few possible names to play 2B temporarily if Brian Bob isn't ready on OD. Questions: Is Eric Patterson any better of a player than his brother? If not, is he at least as handsome? -Stacey
Looks Like an NFL Roster: Spring Training 2010 - NumerOlogy
Kevin has updated NumerOlogy with the full Spring Training roster. Complete with witty comments! -Stacey
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Awesome Dr. Jones shirt
In one game as a freshman at Miami, Wieters hit a two-run homer in the top of the ninth to put the Yellow Jackets ahead, then pitched the bottom of the ninth for the save. On that day, the God nickname was bestowed. - Sports Illustrated
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Mar 13, 2010 8:22 AM EST reply actions
Yeah this was posted in another open thread
I have it, but in the girl version. It’s great.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
Where do you find the womens shirt? I can only find mens sizes.
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
I had to email the guy directly.
I went into their FAQ to see about the sizes and it says in there to ask about women’s sizes. He didn’t seem to have many options, but it can’t hurt to ask him. If there’s enough demand maybe they’ll start carrying them.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
i recognize this is probably little more than an academic excerise
but let’s say Twinks can’t get the Mauer deal done. and let’s say Minn. called you up and said hey, mauer wants 7 years 150MM and we don’t want to do it. but he’s ready to do a deal to come to balto. if we can have wieters. would you do it ? would you consider it?
wow
That’s tough. I say yes, even though it makes my stomach hurt. Mauer is proven and will be 27 this year. It’s almost guaranteed production. The only lingering concern is that he’s already had some back issues and if those flare back up I’m not sure how much longer he’ll be able to stay behind the plate.
Also, this is a way better hypothetical than the one I read on Pinstripe Alley. Read some of the comments, it’s a hoot. Mauer for Posada and Rivera – would you do the trade?
To be fair there are a number of level headed people on there who say either “Hell yes, sign me up” or “The Twins would have to be morons to do that,” but there are also plenty of “NOOOOOOO they’re true Yankees, it doesn’t matter that they’re both 500 years old and Joe Mauer is arguably the best player in the American League, you can’t trade them.”
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
haah
that’s Yankee absurdity for you
but it does raise maddening reality that this thing couldn’t be more perfectly times for the yankees
Yeah that's why I'm pretty desperate for Mauer to extend with the Twins
If he doesn’t we all know exactly where he’s going.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
you don't think they care at all about jesus montero?
because they can’t put montero at first, ‘cause tex-boooooooooooo is there. He’s a top ten prospect.
In one game as a freshman at Miami, Wieters hit a two-run homer in the top of the ninth to put the Yellow Jackets ahead, then pitched the bottom of the ninth for the save. On that day, the God nickname was bestowed. - Sports Illustrated
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Mar 13, 2010 8:47 AM EST up reply actions
Everything I've heard is that Montero won't stick behind the plate
and that he’s destined to be a DH.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
only thing that could get in the way really is posada himself
he’s not a wilting flower and won’t want to play 2nd fiddle.
he’s got the no trade and he’s signed through ’11.
Well Posada had really good numbers last year
If he puts those up again it could get sticky, but he’s gonna be 38 and could totally fall off the cliff. If that happens the Yankees might just Varitek him and tell him to take a seat and what’s he gonna do. Or if Nick Johnson doesn’t work out (I think they have an ’11 option on him) they could stick Posada at DH for his final year.
I was astounded when the Yankees signed him to a four year contract. I guess I shouldn’t have been, but damn.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
why dont we sign him
and move him to 1b?
by twistedlogic on Mar 13, 2010 10:04 AM EST up reply actions
only if we created joemauerfacts.com
In one game as a freshman at Miami, Wieters hit a two-run homer in the top of the ninth to put the Yellow Jackets ahead, then pitched the bottom of the ninth for the save. On that day, the God nickname was bestowed. - Sports Illustrated
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Mar 13, 2010 8:45 AM EST up reply actions
I don't see why not..
Any Oriole is a huge Wieters fan. But in the end, I won’t ignore the fact that he’s a Boras agent and he won’t do the organization any favors in terms of a future contract (and I don’t blame him for that.)
But I would think 7/150 is absolutely fair in baseball-economics for what Mauer does now. MAYBE Wieters can do better and might ask for the same, if not more. But if I’m GM, I’ll go with the sure bet considering that Wieters may not reach that level and still ask for that much.
Wieters is under team control for 6 years
No way I would trade Mauer for Wieters straight up. I’m saving $130 million over 6 years with a chance of comparable production.
"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 13, 2010 10:02 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
wow.
this is my duhh moment.
you’re absolutely right.
wieters it is.
We all have them
and I have them more often than most.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
this.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
not really
I mean, it’d be a hard, hard decision. But Mauer has proven what he can do. Matt Wieters has not. It’s not black and white. We all have faith Wieters is the most awesome thing in history, but unfortunately we don’t KNOW it.
As I said, the back issue is the thing. I don’t know that it’s “major” though.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
BLASPHEMER!
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
Um, for the difference of $150M over 6
I’ll take the chance on Wieters
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
I'd consider it
and then I wouldn’t do it. We’ll save a boat load of cash over the next 7 years by holding on to Wieters instead of taking on that contract. Sure, it’s taking a chance by going with the more unproven player, but Mauer could have some freak accident (I dunno, maybe a degenerative hip) and then we’d be stuck with no catcher and a huge payroll burden. Either way there are risks involved. I’ll take my chances on the home grown, cheaper, and possibly just as good (or, gasp, maybe even better in the long run) alternative.
plus...
why trade a younger guy for a guy who has had a run-in with a major back problem? at catcher no less?
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
also does anyon here hail from York? what happened with Chris Hoiles?
i saw on Schmuck’s blog he may have left team pretty abruptly for personal reasons
hope he’s OK.
i’d still like to see him and Mickey Tettleton star in a remake of the Fugitive. don’t care who’s who.
He started a new company
http://baltimore.bizjournals.com/baltimore/stories/2009/09/14/daily42.html
I’m not sure if that’s why he left or if that’s just his next big thing.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
I do what I can
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I heard an interview with Hoiles a month or so ago
and no one signed up for “Bows, Bucks, & Birds.” The four of them just went up there and hung out by themselves. The host of the show (this was 105.7 I think) then asked Hoiles if he’d take a job with the O’s if they asked him, and he pretty much said “Hell yes, I’ve made some calls and I’m just sitting here waiting.”
It made me a little sad, to be honest.
there must be bad blood
maybe flanny and hoiles had a dispute over the best way to season two week old venison chili
awww that's too bad
If I was the hunting sort that’d seem like a hoot. but it did cost like $3K a pop.
I’d love for Hoiles to be with the team in some capacity. I love that guy.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
... 3rd base coach?
can’t be worse than windmill.
he may have to wait a while
he left the Revs abruptly, in the middle of their season, to go start a personal business.
it’s the kind of thing that doesn’t look too good on a résumé.
note: this doesn’t mean I don’t like the dude. just pointing out the obvious.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
To quote my favorite NBA video game....
BAD DECISION!
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
http://www.knower.org/cc/BadDecision.mp3
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
And I love your screen
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
yes, i have VERY SOPHISTICATED electronic equipment in play.
mmm-hmmm.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
I thought he left York before last year ended.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
yup.
he left last august to start the hunting thing.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
Rich Hill's comments
In context:
Hill was more disappointed in missing his turn in the spring rotation than the fact he was scheduled to pitch against the team from his native Boston.
Then:
" ‘Last year with the Orioles, I had that opportunity to start against the Red Sox, but I think it kind of loses its effect,’ said Hill, who pitched for Baltimore last season."
That’s all. I think what he’s trying to say is:
“Last year with the Orioles, I had that opportunity to start against the team I’ve followed since I was a kid. But since I sucked, and helped the Orioles suck, and then got injured… it just wasn’t so cool.”
I THINK that’s what he meant. I’m just trying to be fair.
he's lucky the cards are taking a flyer on him
he’ll spot start there barring injuries to that starting four
yeah, that's how I read it
the team from his native boston is key.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
and while i'm here: holy shit the Os are on free tv in NYC this afternoon!
it’s like i woke up hungover and learned won the lottery
Eric Patterson
I saw him a couple years back at a Zephyrs game in N.O. Before I even saw his name I knew he had to be Corey’s bro. They look very similar. He also was quite “toolsy” and he looked good against minor league talent, which means he probably will suck eggs at the ML level like his bro.
Also, that was the 1st time I saw Geo Soto (I had never even heard of him at that point) and I was awe struck. I dont get to many milb games and that was the first time I ever saw someone so good that I knew he was gonna be a star without any prior knowledge of the guy. That was very cool.
I just got my Wieters SI today
It’s glorious.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
when you say glorious, are you saying it like
will farrell when he sees his boy Blue?
Yea, kinda
I hate the big white address block on the front which is taunting me and telling me to just go and buy another copy at the newsstand. F you, SI.
Cool Paralympics
So i get more Olympic fever!
In one game as a freshman at Miami, Wieters hit a two-run homer in the top of the ninth to put the Yellow Jackets ahead, then pitched the bottom of the ninth for the save. On that day, the God nickname was bestowed. - Sports Illustrated
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Mar 13, 2010 1:13 PM EST reply actions
LOL
The night is darkest right before the dawn
by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 13, 2010 5:25 PM EST up reply actions
what are you doing here?
In one game as a freshman at Miami, Wieters hit a two-run homer in the top of the ninth to put the Yellow Jackets ahead, then pitched the bottom of the ninth for the save. On that day, the God nickname was bestowed. - Sports Illustrated
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Mar 13, 2010 5:45 PM EST up reply actions
Baseball season is starting up
Name is “Baltimore” Warrior, not “Baltimore Ravens” warrior
The night is darkest right before the dawn
by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 13, 2010 6:17 PM EST up reply actions
could of sworn it was ;)
In one game as a freshman at Miami, Wieters hit a two-run homer in the top of the ninth to put the Yellow Jackets ahead, then pitched the bottom of the ninth for the save. On that day, the God nickname was bestowed. - Sports Illustrated
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Mar 13, 2010 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
Ha
The night is darkest right before the dawn
by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 13, 2010 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
Brandon Snyder
He strikes me as another Casey Kotchman w/o the stellar defense. He’ll be an useful player pre-arb then he’ll be someone you’ll want to cut.
Bruce Springsteen rules.
this seems fair to me
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Mar 13, 2010 5:44 PM EST up reply actions
That's almost exactly right I think
Not a cornerstone by a long-shot, but still plenty useful.
Bedard says he doesn't care and thinks goals are pointless.
Sounds good to me
I’d be happy with a Kotchman type right now. 1B really is my main worry for the future. Even if it is the “easiest position to find”, it sure doesn’t seem that way.
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