Wednesday Bird Droppings
by duck on Mar 17, 2010 8:04 AM EDT
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Brian Roberts Returns to Camp, Orioles Still Expect Him to Be Ready -- MLB FanHouse
The Orioles still feel Brian Roberts will be ready for Opening Day, and aren't actively pursuing a fill-in at second base, a major league source told FanHouse's Ed Price. -duck
Orioles notes: RH Johnson, lost in Rule 5 draft, is back - baltimoresun.com
Steve Johnson, the 22-year-old right-hander from Baltimore whom the Orioles lost last December in the Rule 5 draft, is on his way back to the organization. In other news, the sun rose in the east today. -duck
Turner remains hot in Roberts' stead | MLB.com: News
Justin Turner had two hits and an RBI filling in for Brian Roberts in the Orioles' 3-1 win over the Twins on Tuesday. I haven't seen a photo of the guy, so hot may be a relative term. Just sayin'. -duck
Millwood's intrasquad performance lets Orioles breathe easier - baltimoresun.com
Good news! Kevin Millwood doesn't look like crap against Orioles scrubs. -Stacey
Hernandez to AAA? - Rotoworld.com
Hernandez has a 14/1 K/BB ratio, but since he's allowed three homers, his ERA stands at 4.50 through 10 innings. Hernandez is still working as a starter, even though it's doubtful that he'll have a rotation spot unless someone gets injured. He'd have a better chance of making the Orioles as a reliever, but since he's not getting any experience there right now, it looks like he's probably Triple-A bound. -duck
Steve Johnson talks about his return to Baltimore
He got to hang with Tim Lincecum, so he's happy. -Stacey
Orioles' Reimold limping through camp - baltimoresun.com
He's hurting and limping but everyone says he'll be ready to go on Opening Day. -Stacey
O’s spring training: The 25 who will make it (#16) | WNST
Koji! Koji! Koji! -Stacey
Honoring the Irish Ball-Players on St. Patrick's Day - Royals Review
Royals Review gives an Irish history of baseball. -Stacey
Fishing Contest | Win a Fishing Trip with Luke Scott | WFN.tv
Would you like to go fishing with Luke Scott? I have never been fishing in my life, but I would kind of like to go fishing with Luke Scott. If fishing is your thing and Luke is your buddy, enter the contest. -Stacey
Who will be the brightest offensive star in the Orioles' universe? - Big League Stew - MLB Blog - Yahoo! Sports
We should really, really hope Brian Roberts doesn't get hurt. Thanks for the update. Although, in his defense, the writer does give MWF a shout-out. -duck
And yeah, it's Wednesday. It's been a long week already.
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Erin Go Bragh
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
naturally, guiness will be had later
i’ve been searching for harpoon celtic ale, but sadly i’ve been unable to find it anywhere outside the boston area.
by twistedlogic on Mar 17, 2010 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
I got some flak today on WNST
for Camden Chat referring to Steve Melewski as “media.”
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
Because
as they say, “Steve Melewski works for MASN, who is owned by the Orioles. If your paycheck is signed by the team you are not media, you are public relations.”
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
There is an argument for that
I can’t say they’re completely wrong on that. Two of the three main media entities covering the O’s – MASN and MLB.com – do have business affiliations with the teams they cover.
I know as a reporter, I never had any contact with the ad people aside from sharing a break room. But the lines are getting blurred pretty badly when the independent journalist answers to a boss at a company owned by or in paterneship with the team you’re supposed to cover.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
I thought of that
when Ghiroli was saying something about not wanting to spotlight the bad stuff that happens (like steroids). I personally think it makes places like Camden Chat that much more important because we don’t have to answer to anyone.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
anyone meaning the team or league
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
I'm 41, and I still answer to my mom.
Just sayin’.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
When I have dinner at my parents house
And my mom makes a vegetable I don’t like, I don’t take any. Then she gives me a dirty look and I tell her, “I’m a grown up now. You can’t make me.”
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
Oh that's nothing
When I visit my mom I have to answer to her cats.
You’ve never heard more ridiculous arguments on the face of the earth than the ones I have with my sisters -
“I’m not getting up at 7 to feed these animals!”
“Then YOU can clean the litter box!”
You can't fix stupid. Stupid is forever.
Damn, theres a banned joke in here but i cant remember what it is
Wasnt there someone, who in their final blaze of glory, accused us of being a front for the team?
ahahaha yeah
Was that south_florida_orioles_fan? I can’t remember.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
I dont think this is any different than any other reporter with a boss
The connection might be more direct with MASN and MLB, but anyone at ESPN or SI is going to be subject to intentional or unintentional pressure to present certain stories in a more favorable light. WNST is no different, they just choose to emphasize the opposite slant than MASN may. Its hard for me to take seriously a channel who’s made a name for themselves being super-critical of the team to criticize someone else for potentially being biased.
I get what you're saying
I’m honestly not sure where I stand on the entire thing. But I think there is a difference between a writer for ESPN because they’re not affiliated with one team specifically.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
yes, obviously :)
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
on a more serious note,
The New York Times (ironically) is a part-owner of the Red Sox. I don’t see anybody calling them “public relations” instead of “media”.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
I didn't know that
weird.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
That is just silly for them to say
If I was a self-aggrandizing WNST loyalist, looking to distinguish my entity from the others covering the Orioles, I would want to hang the “media” card around MASN’s neck nonstop. Then you can come in with the usual railing against the “mainstream media”, corporate-owned and out of touch with the common man. As is noted in this thread, the line is a bit blurred since MASN is owned by the Orioles.
There’s plenty of ground there for them to attack MASN credibility without having to say something that I don’t think is true. MASN is still the media, whether WNST likes it or not. But that doesn’t mean I ever expect Roch or Amber or anyone who works for MASN to demand to know why Trembley always thought it was a good idea to send Huff on a hit-and-run when Melmo was at the plate.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Mar 17, 2010 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Blogger spotlight schedule
Post on Steve Melewski runs tonight at 6 p.m.
Post on Dean Jones runs Thursday at 6 p.m.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
Redskins jsut signed Rex Grossman.
Oy vey is meer.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
whatever his name is must be happy now cuz this move CLEARLY puts the skins over the top
see you douchebags in october with another losing record!!!
by twistedlogic on Mar 17, 2010 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
oh and i guess that means they werent confident bradford was gonna make it back
by twistedlogic on Mar 17, 2010 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
i still expect them to draft a 3rd or 4th round QB
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
i expect them to draft clausen.
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 17, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, and there's no need for personal attacks, prick.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
I read it that way initially as well
but I realized he was reffering to the guy a couple weeks back who was telling us how much better it is to be a Skins fan than an O’s fan. The guy said something to the effect of “see you douchebags in October with another losing record”.
whoops, my bad
sorry, twisted. i forgot all about that dude. blocked him out, if you will.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
oh sorry
i thought you guys would get the reference. thats pretty much what he said.
by twistedlogic on Mar 17, 2010 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
i'm old
i don’t remember what happened a month ago. :(
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
One year, looks like an insurance signing.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
insurance for what?
to remain a shitty team?
by twistedlogic on Mar 17, 2010 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
todd collins is gone.
they only have 2 QBs on roster now.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
oh i forgot about him
for some reason i thought he had another year on his contract
by twistedlogic on Mar 17, 2010 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Brian Roberts question ?
He recently had an “epidural injection” to reduce swelling and pain in a herniated disc. I’ve had herniated discs, and that shot is no fun, but it is usually a steroid injected into the spine at the affected location. Steroids are used medically all the time for legitimate purposes like this. Is a steroid used for legitimate medical reasons and by a doctor like that allowed by MLB? Or will he fail his next urine test? I really don’t know the answer. By the way, herniated disc problems don’t just go away. I’ve had three surgeries on them.
two things
1) i’m pretty certain doctor-prescribed steroids specifically directed at treating an inflammation are allowed
2) this type of steroid would likely be cortisone or something similar which would reduce swelling the affected area. not a performance enhancer, so probably not on the banned list. cortisone is used all the time, not only to treat injuries, but also for skin conditions, etc.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
also,
i had a “bulging” (not quite herniated) disk 4 years ago. i haven’t had surgery—it’s responded well to treatment and PT. i think it all depends which disk, how bad, level of activity, etc. for me it was all about strengthening the muscles around it.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
I hope BRob gets better soon..
I don’t care how good Turner is, or how servicable Wigginton is at 2nd. They can’t replace his production.
Roberts' back
Bulging discs are common. Usually, there is inflammation and nerve pain caused by the disc pressing into the nerves that branch off the spine and travel down to the hips and legs. 95% of the time, the swelling goes down and the back feels better within 30 days. It is the other 5% that is worrisome.
The purpose of the epidural is to reduce swelling. Cortisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory drug. If Roberts does not respond to this and other treatment within 60 days, they will consider an operation to shave the bulging part of the disc.
Statistics say that Roberts will get over this, but his career is at risk.
I know Brian’s back doctor, Lee Riley. In fact, Dr. Riley operated on my back. Lee is first rate. Brian could not be in better hands. Keep your fingers crossed.
just a question, since you seem to know
reports are that brian has a herniated disk, not a bulging one. the prognosis for herniated disks is a little worse, is it not?
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
They sound pretty similar
A bulging disk is different from a herniated disk in that a bulging disk typically occurs gradually over time rather than suddenly. A herniated disk is often the result of an injury or trauma to the spine. In the majority of patients who experience a bulging disk, there is no pain unless the disk becomes herniated or protrudes into a nerve.
they are similar
but a bulging disk is only bulging—the cartilage is still intact.
in a herniated disk, the cartilage is torn and the inner contents of the disk (the soft cushiony part) are protruding.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
let me take this one
a herniated disc is a little bit like when you have some provolone cheese sticking out the side of your bagwich
except instead of cheese, you have cartilege, and instead of bagel halves, you have vertebrae
for most people it’s a nagging injury and all they can do is treat the inflammation
but for an athlete it can obviously lead to chronic issues
also operating on it (akin to nibbling away at the extra protruding cheese) is a low-return procedure beause you’re basically cutting away at a ton of muscle and other stuff to get at the problem
by thewaywardO on Mar 17, 2010 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Holy crap
Ranger’s manager tested positive for cocaine in ’09
That’s one way to stay energized over 162 games…
Even better
read the thread from Lone Star Ball. We thought we were bad!? There’d be a whole lotta banning going on if this happened here, which is why it is an amazing read.
wow
that’s ludacris.
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 17, 2010 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
The double entendre was cringe worthy. Just sayin'.
But go on with yourself. No one is stopping you .
You can be Duck the new gay Roch if you wanna.
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