Monday Bird Droppings
by duck on Apr 26, 2010 6:56 AM EDT
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PrintWonderful details of yesterday's glorious comeback against hated foes the Red Sox as our heroes defended the Birdland may be found here (Connolly), here (AP), here (Ghiroli), and here (Melewski). OK, so I watched "Enemy at the Gates" again this weekend. Sorry for the hyberbole, but I love Ralph Joseph Fiennes in that movie. (Thanks to UH-60 for the correct actor)
Rookie Hughes willing to be spark for Orioles - baltimoresun.com
"First baseman Rhyne Hughes isn't sure he is the spark the Orioles need to break out of their early-season funk. If he is, though, he's willing to play the role. " Rhyne, buddy? Tag, you're it. -duck
Vet Millwood opposes young Hughes in opener - MLB.com
Our favorite mentor, Kevin Millwood, tries for his first win of the year. He's got a 3.38 ERA and has 24 strikeouts versus four walks, but can't buy any run support. -duck
Jones breaking out of early slump - MLB.com
"But the only way you can get yourself out of a slump is to hit yourself out of a slump," Adam Jones said. And it seems he may just be doing it. Now if Luke Scott will follow his lead. -duck
Orioles Catcher Matt Wieters Learning on the Fly - NESN.com
Matt Wieters talked with a NESN reporter about assuming the role of leader of the pitching staff as the regular catcher. -duck
Mora defends Trembley. Really, he does. - Orioles Insider
Mass hysteria, dog and cats living together, and Melvin Mora defending Dave Trembley, Truly these are the end of days. -duck
White House is next stop for Yankees - MLB.com
"The Yankees' road-trip itinerary contains one additional stop, and it will not be found on any pocket schedule -- the White House." Really, MLB.com reporter? THAT'S your lede for the story? Ugh. And Yankees fans wonder why everyone hates their team. -duck
LATE ADDITION: Orioles Insider: Minor league game recaps
Norfolk won behind Brad Bergesen's strong outing, Bowie lost, Frederick whooped up on Salem, and Delmarva lost as Matt Hobgood wasn't so good Sunday. -duck
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White House
It used to be special to go to the White House but now a days everyone gets to go there if they win. Kinda funny part of that article was that both times they metioned someone going to see the President both teams were playing against the O’s. I am amazed that Mora is sticking up for Trembley. I still think they should can him but what Mora had to say made sense. All anyone could say before the season was that Wieters would learn very quickley at the Major League level.
Matt Wieters Was Drafted 5th Overall Because The First 4 Teams Thought That Harnessing The Power Of Ten-thousand Suns Was Playing God.
Trembley Leaving?
First of all i will start out and say that i am really surprised in Mora’s comments toward trembley but then again i don’t think the lossing is mostly his fault either.
Also i want to say that i was impressed with Rhyne Hughs in the sox series and i am excited to see what he will do in the series against the yankees. We can use any kind of offense right now.
Question what is the update with Trembley? Are they going to let him go today or keep him? I personally think since they won yesterday that the front office has the feeling of lets keep him around a little longer and see if he turns it around.
Maybe the win yesterday means less to them then it does to us? Maybe they will wait till after this series and then decide.
Matt Wieters Was Drafted 5th Overall Because The First 4 Teams Thought That Harnessing The Power Of Ten-thousand Suns Was Playing God.
by 17oriolesfan on Apr 26, 2010 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions
The Fan!!!
105.7 The fan was saying this morning about Davie Johnson. He benched Cal Ripken in the middle of a game. We need that kind of attitude when it comes to a manager. All’s i know is i watched MASN last night around 8 oclock and they had the orioles divisional playoff game in 97 vs seattle. I was probably 8 then. I don’t really remember it and god i wish that that was us right now. The crowd was pumped it was packed and they were standing and cheering on every 2 strike count.
by Oriolebird88 on Apr 26, 2010 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't recall Davey ever "benching" Cal in the middle of a game
My interpretation of the word “benching” is that you get pulled out of the game as punishment for some kind of misdeed on the field.
The one flap I recall with Cal and Davey Johnson was in a game where Cal reached base and they put Manny Alexander to run for him. It was late in the game and it was just to try and get some speed on the bases. Even then Cal wasn’t real happy about it.
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Be glad you missed the AL championship against Cleveland
That made me cry. Something inside of me knew that was our best chance. I didn’t know that we’d fall THIS far, but I knew that was probably the best team i’d see for a while. Robbie Alomar striking out to end the series is still burned into my brain.
"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!
Still
I would do all most anything to see winning Orioles baseball. I am very jealous that my dad grew up in the 60’s and 70’s cause he had the colts and the orioles. You know at one time baltimore was nicknamed the city of champions.
by Oriolebird88 on Apr 26, 2010 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions
ugh i hate that nickname
Mainly because cities bestow it upon themselves far too often. Currently Boston and Pittsburgh believe they are in fact, the city of champions.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 26, 2010 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Well
Boston did hold the super bowl, world series, and NBA championship all at the same time recently.
This series is taking years off of my life.
by Knubles and Bits on Apr 26, 2010 11:59 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Argh...
I remember thinking when Cleveland somehow beat the Yankees that we had this one in the bag….I thought for sure I’d be watching an Orioles WS…..sigh
"Real Orioles don't pout. Real Orioles don't gloat. Real Orioles just win."
by NewYorkOriole on Apr 26, 2010 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Well
Well the past is the past, alls we can do now is take it one game at a time. Can we atleast get some ORIOLE fans out at the park this weekend. I understand the week night games but lets get out there on the weekend. I get tired of the Over taking of sox and yankees fans.
by Oriolebird88 on Apr 26, 2010 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Me too
My first Brian Matusz Day of 2010
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oh awesome!
I didn’t even think about who was pitching. Where are you sitting? I’m in section 74 – no idea if they are good.
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
Haven't gotten my tickets yet. Gonna stop by the ticket office on my way home from work tonight.
74 is in the corner by the LF foul pole. I’ll probably be near there somewhere since I’m using the vouchers from the holiday 4 pack that got me my opening day tickets.
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That’s how I ended up there. My dad picked them up for me when he went to Opening Day. They’re in row 3, so as long as they’re not directly behind the pole I’m hoping they’ll be pretty good.
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
guess i havent graduated to the high class seats yet
i’m always in the upper deck since those are the only ones in my price range
by twistedlogic on Apr 26, 2010 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
somehow
the price on the tickets is only $20. I was surprised. Not sure if that took into account the fact that I had the opening day package or something.
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
I'll be there tomorrow night...
In the company seats (my mini-plan is in section 67 or thereabouts), which is pretty sweet. I was amazed to find out that their face is $48 but the game day price jumps to $96!
by TerroristFistJab on Apr 26, 2010 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Prime game
Prices for BOS and NYY tix go up around 50%. PGA knows how to gouge those fans…
"I strongly suggest watching the O’s play while on a powerful, legal, prescribed narcotic. All the COLORS!!!!! and that Dempsey really makes sense. " - Adam double bubble
The absolute low point in my oriole fandom
occurred when I drunkenly tried to wrestle a broom away from one of the migrants only to be beaten into Eutaw St with said broom.
by snotboogie on Apr 26, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Wow, really?
I love your screen name, BTW
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sadly,it was so.
this story kind of fits the screen name. An origin story for my first post. For the image, i had searched for alan mills punches darryl strawberry and this creepy picture of the pope came up so I went with it.
seriously
You should definitely post more, snotboogie. This is America!
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hehehehe
That is a good philosophy for post moderation. If every time there is an open thread some jack-off makes misogynistic remarks about Amber, why do you let him continue to post?
This is America man.
It actually works for everything. If every time you bring in Matt Albers he gives up a walk and three run bomb, why do you keep bringing in Matt Albers?
This is America man.
ahaha awesome
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Love this guy
By the way, the story (although not the “snot boogie” name) is actually true, according to David Simon. It’s in his book “Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets”, which perhaps everybody already knew, but that I love.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
Some of my fav parts of The Wire
were the little real-life moments I recognized from “Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets”. Loved that book.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
Me Three!
Yea Brian Matusz Day!
It's like a whisp of cotton candy framing a paper cut ~ Bill Hicks
by PBR me ASAP! on Apr 26, 2010 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Me Four!!
I’ll be in sec. 77
"Daddy, is Hevan like BIRDLAND?"
"No son, Hevan is BIRDLAND."
by BENNY BIRDMAN on Apr 26, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
me five, and I also didn't realize it was Matusz day.
Thurs and Fri. I have never seen us lose to the Yankees in person (well, not for a decade) and I have never seen us beat Boston.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Apr 27, 2010 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
If enough of us are going should we try to get together for some beers beforehand?
If so, be fully prepared for my fiance to make fun of us for being internet friends.
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
I might be up for that
and I’m fully used to getting made fun of.
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For me, it would really depend on if my friend gets off work early enough
I am 21 now, as well. I still need get the horizontal ID.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Apr 27, 2010 1:44 AM EDT up reply actions
i'm laughing at you cuz you have internet friends......
by twistedlogic on Apr 27, 2010 7:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Happy Monday people!
It’s an off day which normally I look forward to but after a win I just want to keep on seeing them play. I am clearly sick in the head.
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Are you sure your an O’s fan? Cause i heard that only happens to Red Sox and Yankees fans.
Matt Wieters Was Drafted 5th Overall Because The First 4 Teams Thought That Harnessing The Power Of Ten-thousand Suns Was Playing God.
by 17oriolesfan on Apr 26, 2010 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Off days and Mondays always get me down.
Even when they suck I still look forward to watching a game.
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so i had a dream last night that lugo hit a grand slam..
and they made him our hitting coach? it was the weirdest dream ever….
im even dreaming of horrible orioles decisions… :/
by Parkinglotninja on Apr 26, 2010 9:38 AM EDT reply actions
Did you dream that they traded Matuz and Wieters cause if so keep it to yourself or you are going to curse us man.
Matt Wieters Was Drafted 5th Overall Because The First 4 Teams Thought That Harnessing The Power Of Ten-thousand Suns Was Playing God.
by 17oriolesfan on Apr 26, 2010 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions
stat of the day!
http://www.baseball-reference.com/play-index/shareit/HAQkT
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At least Kam is consistent
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by BirdFanInPhilly on Apr 26, 2010 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Our bullpen has given up only 3 more runs than average?
It seems more like 30.
#33 for hitting coach. 500 HR >>> 379 hits
by CoachOfEarl on Apr 26, 2010 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Well that's the average
If you look at the entire ML, the Orioles are 25th in % of inherited runners scoring, but that’s a little misleading because two of the teams below them have allowed 7 of 15 to score, which is a higher percent, but come on.
Using straight numbers, the Orioles are 26th in the ML with 15. That’s the same as Pittsburgh with the Nats (16), the Dodgers (17), and the Royals (22) behind them.
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Q:
Somewhere recent;y, I saw som estats here about pitches taken per at-bat. Stacey, I think it was something you posted.
Is there a site that tracks that? I didn’t see it at B-R. Or did you track it manually……
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
espn actually does believe it or not
http://espn.go.com/mlb/stats/batting/_/league/al/type/expanded
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 26, 2010 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah that was me
If you want to see a player’s pitches/plate appearance, go to their B-R page and click the “more stats” link next to their standard batting stats. Here is Nick’s page: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/markani01-bat.shtml
When I was pointing out how many pitches they saw against specific pitchers I just looked at the box scores and did the math.
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You can also view Pitches/Plate Appearance by team
http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BAL/2010-batting.shtml#players_pitches_batting
The O’s as a team have 3.72 P/PA against a league average of 3.87. However, I don’t think the stat satisfies the frustration of the “first pitch GIDP when the pitcher walked the previous batter on four straight pitches”. Anyway, it was worse a week ago when we were sitting at something like 3.55.
There was a stat graphic during one of the last two games that indicated that Tejada has the lowest P/PA in the major leagues. With a whopping 2.80 P/PA, I’ll believe it.
I'm ready for a straight jacket. - Joe Angel, 4/17/10 (O's record: 1-11)
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 26, 2010 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey and they were like, "But he's one of the hardest to strike out!" like that's a good thing
And Brady says, “Well if you don’t even see three pitches it’s pretty hard to strike out.”
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I laughed out loud when Brady said that.
This series is taking years off of my life.
by Knubles and Bits on Apr 26, 2010 12:02 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
It was the sort of comment that made me hope he really tries to get into broadcasting
Its a lot harder to teach that sort of insight than it is to fix his broadcasting flaws.
I know a lot of people didn't like Brady
But I enjoyed him. He was well researched about the players, it was obvious he’d seen a lot of the games, and he offered something different than the other guys. He is a little soft spoken and he tended to step on the other guys a little bit, but yeah he can learn his way around that.
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ok.
i’d like to actually go a level deeper than this.
is there anywhere that logs actual number of pitches for an individual AB, followed by the result of that AB?
averages are nice, but i’m looking to go a little further. to wit: the ability to say, when this batter takes 1 pitch, he gets on base x% of the time. when he takes 2 pitches, Y%….etc.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
Try a player's career batting splits on B-R?
It has a section for different counts.
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
It has counts but I don't think it breaks up between like, a called strike and a swinging strike, etc.
But that would probably be a good place to start. I’ve found that if you scour B-R long enough you can find pretty much everything you might ever need.
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Box score of any game on B-R
Scroll to Play by Play, click “show pitches”
#33 for hitting coach. 500 HR >>> 379 hits
by CoachOfEarl on Apr 26, 2010 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah that'd be the long way
I just wonder if it’s consolidated anywhere.
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Yeah, I can't find it that way
but the data is downloadable and sortable, so it could be thrown into a spreadsheet and manipulated.
#33 for hitting coach. 500 HR >>> 379 hits
by CoachOfEarl on Apr 26, 2010 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm relooking at this now.
i think it could work if i play around with string functions.
thanks for the tip.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
Good luck
If you get stuck with something, let me know, I may be able to help.
#33 for hitting coach. 500 HR >>> 379 hits
by CoachOfEarl on Apr 26, 2010 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions
i did this.
it’s pretty labor-intensive.
you have to look at each line and count up the pitches. hoping to avoid this.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
The expanded view counts for you
Example (Jonesy)
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/BOS/BOS201004250.shtml
PBP > Show Pitches > sort by batter
t1 0-0 0 1— 2,(0-1) CX BAL A. Jones T. Wakefield 5% 59% Reached on E5 (Ground Ball to Weak 3B); Reimold to 2B
t2 1-0 2 12- 2,(0-1) FX O BAL A. Jones T. Wakefield -4% 55% Flyball: CF (Deep CF-RF)
t5 1-0 0 —- 3,(0-2) CSX BAL A. Jones T. Wakefield 4% 67% Single to RF (Line Drive to Short RF)
t7 1-4 1 -2- 3,(0-2) CCX O BAL A. Jones T. Wakefield -4% 10% Groundout: 3B-1B; Reimold to 3B
t9 4-4 1 —- 4,(1-2) BSCS O BAL A. Jones D. Bard -5% 39% Strikeout Swinging
t10 7-4 2 12- 4,(1-2) FF*BS O BAL A. Jones M. Delcarmen -1% 95% Strikeout Swinging
To do what you want is gonna require some spreadsheet trickery, and/or regular expression wizardry. Maybe someone on beyondtheboxscore has figured this out.
#33 for hitting coach. 500 HR >>> 379 hits
by CoachOfEarl on Apr 26, 2010 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
this solves it.
I hadn’t seen that there was a sum total of the pitches in the “pitch sequence” column. And it’s conveniently followed by a comma! This is perfect, thanks.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
Question
Who makes the call-ups? DT or AM or Combo? and who would have the final say? Credit goes to that guy for RH. Curious to see how Snyder steps his game up. Also why are Fatty and Lugo still on this roster? They have now leap frogged DT on my “People To Fire Today:” list.
officially, AM makes the call.
Unofficially, I’m sure he factors in DT’s opinion, but also has to weigh other considerations, such as options, what the norfolk people are telling him, and the AIF.*
*Angelos Interference Factor
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
and the AIF.*
so basically a negligible factor since AIF is zero?
by twistedlogic on Apr 26, 2010 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, its hardly zero
Though he has seemingly become much better at deferring to his management. And at some point, i don’t think its fair to expect it to be zero since he is ultimately the one writing the checks.
who would you guys rather see make 3e1n's next start?
bergesen? arrieta? Someone else?
personally im hoping for bergy…
by Parkinglotninja on Apr 26, 2010 12:17 PM EDT reply actions
Hendo
keep arrieta down there – although albers and lugo are wasting valuable 40 man spots. I don’t think bringing Jake up in this shit show is going to do any good at this point in time. wait till the bats get going so he doesn’t feel he has to throw no hitters to get a win. why pressure.
I am not sold on Bergy’s one start against charlotte. If he can repeat that the next go around, then yeah i think his confidence/mechanics/etc. is back and they can bring him back up.
Keep Berken in the pen. Don’t screw with whatever is working for him. plus once hendo gets pulled in 4, berken can come in and work.
This. Hendo/Berken
I would like to see bergesen get 3-5 starts in AAA at least. And Arrieta get at least 5-10.
I'd love love love to se Arrieta come up
but i’d much rather see Berg come back up and look like his 2009 self.
"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!
Yeah
I kind of think he needs one more start down there, but I’d like to think he’s turned it around. If he comes back and struggles again, how long do you stick with him?
I felt bad for 3E1N
especially during his last start against TB, he had horrendous luck and really only made three mistakes (granted, they were all three-run jobs) but otherwise he looked pretty good, outside of the craptastic home runs.
by TerroristFistJab on Apr 26, 2010 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Arrieta
I would like to see 3E1N replicate his performance in Norfolk a 2nd time, then bring him back up if he is back on track.
If Arrieta has a good outing, it’ll be a good confidence boost for him. If he struggles, no big deal, he gets his ‘cup of coffee’ and we send him back down to continue his development.
It's like a whisp of cotton candy framing a paper cut ~ Bill Hicks
by PBR me ASAP! on Apr 26, 2010 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
he is not on the 40 man
so i dont think it will be as easy as bringing him up for one game. Correct me if I am wrong with that though.
I'm never entirely clear on what these rules are
but i’d also hate to burn an option just for him to come up and make a couple starts. I’d waiting until they’re confident that it’ll be an extended stay before bringing him up.
agreed..i like that idea now that u mention it
why nto give bergy one more trial run in norfolk and just see if the kids ready…for a one time go at it…
on the negative side its either against MFY or PHN i dont remember which..but either team is going to be a challenge
by Parkinglotninja on Apr 26, 2010 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm disappointed to see that Albers is still with the team.
I came to camdenchat and all I got was this lousy avatar.
agreed...ive hated albert forever
even before it was cool..lol
he has been nothing but terrible since he came back from his injury
by Parkinglotninja on Apr 26, 2010 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
and by albert, i mean albers
im a shitty typer sometimes…
by Parkinglotninja on Apr 26, 2010 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
You would've gotten away with it...
Y’know, the whole Fat Albers thing and all.
Last year, late, against TB, I watched Albers field a slow chopper to the 1B side of the mound, pirouette, and fire the ball into the hole where the SS normally plays, into LF, scoring two runs. I have to assume he was aiming for 3B, but I can’t be too sure.
I was about three rows up, and you could hear Wieters say to Albers, “Well that was fucking stupid”.
As a matter of fact, I believe that was the game when WW got into some trouble with an usher or something.
by TerroristFistJab on Apr 26, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
As if I needed more reasons to love SHJ
"I strongly suggest watching the O’s play while on a powerful, legal, prescribed narcotic. All the COLORS!!!!! and that Dempsey really makes sense. " - Adam double bubble
by duck on Apr 26, 2010 4:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
YUP! And it was several ushers and two rent-a-cops FOR THE RECORD!!!
BUCK FOSTON!
by Wieters Wieners on Apr 27, 2010 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Wait, you and TFJ are friends? Did I know that?
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Has anyone seen the Dopey Dave meme generator?
by CoachOfEarl on Apr 26, 2010 1:27 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
There went my day
I'm ready for a straight jacket. - Joe Angel, 4/17/10 (O's record: 1-11)
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 26, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh my God...
I think I might die from laughter. I need professional help.
I'm ready for a straight jacket. - Joe Angel, 4/17/10 (O's record: 1-11)
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 26, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
ahahhaa
this is brilliant. almost like this
by twistedlogic on Apr 26, 2010 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish I could see these...
"I strongly suggest watching the O’s play while on a powerful, legal, prescribed narcotic. All the COLORS!!!!! and that Dempsey really makes sense. " - Adam double bubble
yea i cant see those either
and normally i dont have much blocked here
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 26, 2010 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Made the mistake of trying to see th epage
And got: Content blocked by firewall. Category: Tasteless
I don’t EVEN want to know…
I’m lying, I totally want to know!
"I strongly suggest watching the O’s play while on a powerful, legal, prescribed narcotic. All the COLORS!!!!! and that Dempsey really makes sense. " - Adam double bubble
Well...
I wondered why it was marked that and it turns out there’s some pretty questionable content elsewhere on that domain. We’re posting relatively benign responses on a template picture of Diamond Dave. However, it seems the site has some less-harmless source images. So I can see why it might be blocked. Yikes.
But hey, there’s something to look forward to when you go home.
I'm ready for a straight jacket. - Joe Angel, 4/17/10 (O's record: 1-11)
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 26, 2010 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
these arent tasteless at all!
i guess your firewall CANT HANDLE THE TRUTH
by twistedlogic on Apr 26, 2010 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm still laughing at the fact
my county’s firewall has “Tasteless” as a category to be filtered.
"I strongly suggest watching the O’s play while on a powerful, legal, prescribed narcotic. All the COLORS!!!!! and that Dempsey really makes sense. " - Adam double bubble
that's pretty intense
dont think ive seen that one before
by twistedlogic on Apr 26, 2010 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Aaaannnd
#33 for hitting coach. 500 HR >>> 379 hits
by CoachOfEarl on Apr 26, 2010 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
AHAHAHAAAH these are awesome
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hee
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This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
why is sooo big!! :( anyway it adds to the irony...
by Parkinglotninja on Apr 26, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
subject
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
by 2632 on Apr 26, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just got to try this.
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
It's not big to me
It’s the smallest one that’s been posted, right? on my screen
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it looks huge on my screen! staceys is smallest on mine...
by Parkinglotninja on Apr 26, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
You need to add "width=200"
before the />
and try the preview button.
#33 for hitting coach. 500 HR >>> 379 hits
Somebody on OriolesHangout
photoshopped a hilarious picture of Albers actually throwing a meatball to go along with this one.
I came to camdenchat and all I got was this lousy avatar.
by birdman on Apr 26, 2010 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ralph Fiennes isn't in Enemy at the Gates, its Joseph Fiennes
Ralph Fiennes is in Schindler’s List
I’m a big WW2 movie fan
Which pitcher
Leave Bergy at Norfolk until he is really, really ready to return. Remember, he did not have a normal off season and spring training. Leave Arrieta where he is until after the All Star Break at least. Leave Berken in the pan. Let Hendo start for a while.
What's all this talk about Trembley leaving?
Has there been a rumor from the front office, or is just talk among fans?
WTF Phillies
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5137456
Is he really worth $25 mil per year, also even non stat heads probably think this guy wont age well
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
That's insane
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Apr 26, 2010 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Amaro scares me.
Not liking this deal.
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
Fielder and Pujols are gonna bring in 30+ a year.
This move was bad for baseball.
This series is taking years off of my life.
by Knubles and Bits on Apr 26, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
What the hell?
Is there any way at all he’s remotely worth that money? I mean… any way whatsoever?
I'm ready for a straight jacket. - Joe Angel, 4/17/10 (O's record: 1-11)
by Eat More Esskay on Apr 26, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Massive inflation, maybe.
That’s about it.
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
atkins is at espnzone on wednesday
doing Q and A and autographs.
i think ill pass. thank you
by Parkinglotninja on Apr 26, 2010 3:23 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Why can’t you hit?
A: Because you’re Garrett Atkins.
This series is taking years off of my life.
by Knubles and Bits on Apr 26, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Q AND A
1) Why are your teeth so large?
by Parkinglotninja on Apr 26, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
q. Do you know what happens at the end of lost?
by Parkinglotninja on Apr 26, 2010 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Does Norfolk have an ESPNZone?
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by BirdFanInPhilly on Apr 26, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Rec'tangle.
This series is taking years off of my life.
by Knubles and Bits on Apr 26, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe the's the assignment he's getting designated for
"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!
Aw Rhyne Hughes posted on Facebook at 1:57 p.m.
Rhyne Hughes is taking his first round of BP at Camden Yards, gonna try and hit a few on Eutaw Street!
Or…his brother posted that maybe? Someone said he is the one who runs it.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
ha ha
Just came here to post this.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
Rhyne Hughes down!
"Real Orioles don't pout. Real Orioles don't gloat. Real Orioles just win."
by NewYorkOriole on Apr 26, 2010 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Random Question
My girlfriend is heading to Baltimore tomorrow for a work conference and I told her I’d ask if where the best places to grab some food in the inner harbor area are.
I’ve only been to a handful of games and it’s always a quick trip so I have little knowledge of the area. What are the “must go” places around the stadium, food, O’s gear (obviously the team store, but anywhere else?), etc?
In the immediate inner harbor area, there is not much that is good and unique
Lots of touristy chains. However: if she wants the best crabcake in all of human creation, I mean Baltimore Nirvana….she can make a short little trip to Faidley’s in Lexington Market. Walkable from the harbor, and worth it. Tell her to order a “jumbo lump and a Boh.”
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
Awesome
Thanks!
I’ll be sure to hit that up when I can make it up for a game this summer.
by Gorilla Bird on Apr 26, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
That was a great comeback.
Too bad Boston’s bullpen is worse than yours.
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 26, 2010 5:09 PM EDT reply actions
Actually
Our bullpen is worse (WHIP, ERA, BA, W-L record, etc…)
by wishEYEhadCRABS on Apr 26, 2010 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
OTOH
Your rotation is currently worse than ours
by wishEYEhadCRABS on Apr 26, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
HAHA
Our bullpen fucking blows.
This series is taking years off of my life.
by Knubles and Bits on Apr 26, 2010 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
this
i wish it were so…
"nicely done."
"this is mike gonzalez. harden the fuck up mike gonzalez."
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by danielreese05 on Apr 26, 2010 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
How 'bout this:
We give you our bullpen, and you give us Youkilis (we need a 1st baseman), Lowell (great guy, DH and backup 3rd baseman) and Varitek (Yoda to Wieters’ Luke Skywalker).
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
dont pass up
this oportunity to smack pedrioa upside his head
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 26, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm actually the token Orioles fan who kinda loves Pedroia.
Shorty solidarity, and all that. He’s everything I would be if I were a baseball player: short and angry. I find him hilarious.
"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis
No. But we will give you Delcarmen for a bag of balls.
Deos this sound good?
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Interesting fact about my fantasy team
I drafted three Orioles to my team. Chris Tillman ended up going to AAA, I had to drop Felix Pie because of his long term injury, and Ty Wigginton, who I took as a joke in the 23rd round, has been one of my most productive players. In fact, only BJ Upton and Matt Garza on my team have earned more fantasy points than Wiggy.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
I took Miggy and Matusz in my draft
Miggy as a backup SS though, I totally forgot he’d be 3B eligbile during the draft. Just picked up Wiggs and for better or worse I’m going to end up with whoever is closing for us (unless Gonzo takes it). Wo/all of the inherited runners scoring Matusz would easily be among the top MLB pitchers so far this season.
Are you in an AL-only league?
by wishEYEhadCRABS on Apr 26, 2010 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
if jonesey is really breakin out of his slump
is he worth a start this week for my fantasy team?? big game, 2 undefeated squads going at it. i’ve got matsui, vlad guerrero, matt holiday, and jayson werth.
"nicely done."
"this is mike gonzalez. harden the fuck up mike gonzalez."
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weekly league, or daily?
If its weekly, i’d probably hold off for one more week to make sure if its for real. Daily, i’d probably throw him out there tomorrow and hope to ride the short term streak and be able to pull him back if it doesnt go well.
yeah weekly
that was my feeling too, i just kept it as is. if it ain’t broke…
"nicely done."
"this is mike gonzalez. harden the fuck up mike gonzalez."
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by danielreese05 on Apr 26, 2010 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Yea, that's the best bet
Who are you going to sit? Vlad? MatSushi’s been hitting since day one and Holliday and Werth are pretty much studs. Who’s your dh (if there is one in your league)?
"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!
vlad's my utility
im keeping him in he’s on fire right now. my team is:
C: Mauer, 1B: Kendry Morales, 2B: Brandon Phillips, 3B: A-Rod, SS: Alex Gonzalez, OF: Matsui, Werth, Holiday, U: Vlad.
"nicely done."
"this is mike gonzalez. harden the fuck up mike gonzalez."
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by danielreese05 on Apr 26, 2010 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I like that team alot
I wouldnt mess with it to get Jones in until he’s on a legit tear
"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!
it gets the job done.
except for this week. day 1 and im getting roughed UP.
"nicely done."
"this is mike gonzalez. harden the fuck up mike gonzalez."
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by danielreese05 on Apr 26, 2010 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
For all you off day music fans out there...
…I just got my copy of the debut B.o.B. album, good stuff.
b dot o, but i know that i flow rack them up knock them down dominos
by WestcoastO'sFan on Apr 26, 2010 9:29 PM EDT reply actions
woo! B.o.B's nice. as long as we're on the topic...
do you know state radio? i saw them saturday. great show.
"nicely done."
"this is mike gonzalez. harden the fuck up mike gonzalez."
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by danielreese05 on Apr 26, 2010 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
yo duck
i know you’re a big hair metal fan, i was wondering if you heard what happened to brett michaels?
"nicely done."
"this is mike gonzalez. harden the fuck up mike gonzalez."
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Brain bleeding
and they can’t find the source. Stabalized, but they need to find the source of the bleeding.
"I strongly suggest watching the O’s play while on a powerful, legal, prescribed narcotic. All the COLORS!!!!! and that Dempsey really makes sense. " - Adam double bubble
somehow, i had a feeling you might know
"nicely done."
"this is mike gonzalez. harden the fuck up mike gonzalez."
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by danielreese05 on Apr 27, 2010 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
And I HATE Poison
They’re as bad as Air Supply.
"I strongly suggest watching the O’s play while on a powerful, legal, prescribed narcotic. All the COLORS!!!!! and that Dempsey really makes sense. " - Adam double bubble
And the best part
I have Sanchez on my fantasy team
by wishEYEhadCRABS on Apr 26, 2010 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
and the worst part?
i bet on the phils
by twistedlogic on Apr 26, 2010 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Oops-- it just occurred to me that the phrase "Personification of all that is Birdland" could be seen as "non-neutral vote solicitation"
Look, if we don’t have this discussion now, it’ll just come up all over again in 10 days/2 wks, after our next win
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
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