Thursday Bird Droppings
by Stacey on Apr 29, 2010 7:18 AM EDT
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PrintThe droppings are up a little late today, sorry about that. I'm pinch hitting for duck and mornings are not my bag. Enjoy!
Yankees postgame: Why Joe Girardi is ticked at Jeremy Guthrie (again) | - NJ.com
Joe Girardi cries a river about how many Yankees Guthrie has hit. "I wish he had better command," he says. Well who doesn't, Joe? Get over it or we'll send Daniel Cabrera out for Guts' next start against you. -Stacey
Guthrie apologizes for his poor outing.
Jeremy Guthrie gives a Dennis Sarfate-like apology, saying he's embarrassed by pretty much his entire existence, and he apologizes to his teammates, the fans, Jorge Posada, and who knows who else. Poor guy. -Stacey
Audio from Chris Tillman's no-hitter
The radio announcer's call of the final out along with comments from Chris Tillman and pitching coach Mike Griffin. -Stacey
MLB adopts four recommended rule changes to All-Star Game - Big League Stew
Plan on the DH in All All-Star Games, any pitcher who pitched on Sunday is out, an expanded roster is coming and a weird positional return option will be adopted. I really don't get the last one. Each manager is supposed to find one player who could replace the 2B or the CF or the 3B if one gets hurt? Who, exactly, is that? -duck
The Indians are the most hated team in baseball? Apparently so - Big League Stew
And our beloved O's come in 8th. Since we at CC say nothing but loving, uplifting things about our favorite ball club, I just can't see the justification for why they are the 8th most hated team in MLB. Except the backup second baseman (edit by Stacey). I f@(#ing hate that guy. -duck
Roberts has more medical issues | orioles.com: News
Now he's having flu-like symptoms and will have an endoscopy on Thursday. Poor Brian. Maybe we should send him one of those bouquets made of fruit. -Stacey
Baltimore Orioles reliever Matt Albers could lose roster spot - baltimoresun.com
With 3E1N coming back on Saturday and Koji not far behind him, Matt Albers' days might be numbered. -Stacey
Orioles Insider: Minor league game recaps -- April 28
I guess some stuff did happen in the minors other than Tillman's no-no. Baysox lost, but Brandon Waring and Tyler Henson had big nights. The Keys got knocked around behind Cole McCurry. The Shorebirds beat a team ridiculously called the Tourists in a game started by the forgotten man in the Bedard trade, Tony Butler. -Stacey
Baseball Prospectus | Future Shock: Projecting The Top 10
James F's favorite guy, Kevin Goldstein, projects the first 10 picks of the June draft, predicting the Orioles will go with Jameson Taillon. -Stacey
Orioles Insider: Officer Millwood reports for duty
They showed clips of this during the game last night. I had the sound turned off so I didn't hear what the Mentor was saying, but he looked delighted. He got to go on a high speed chase and he "learned quite a bit about Baltimore." With the police? I shudder to think. -Stacey
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Is that guy actually wearing a #7 jersey?
If he is, I’m assuming it’s his personal property and not provided by the club… I thought there was a moratorium on anybody using #7, even though it’s not officially retired.
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
I'm sure it's not his personal property
Given that he’s a Yankees fan.
Sometimes I just want to talk about beer, blowjobs and baseball, y’know? -2632
Ah, didn't know that.
Weird.
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
That guy???
Come on, Tracy Jordan!
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Apr 29, 2010 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions
On the show
He’s Tracy Jordan
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Apr 29, 2010 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I dont watch the show
I know him from SNL mainly
"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!
I read the caption,
but I have no idea who he is. I don’t watch TV — don’t have cable, and I use MLB.TV for O’s games.
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
It's probably the only sit-com I watch
Hulu carries it, but if you don’t watch TV, you probably don’t care
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Apr 29, 2010 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Somehow I knew Camden Chat would have the Tracy Morgan photo
Well done. Tracy was on the Mark Viviano show this morning. There’s no truth to the rumor that he’s the one who punched Viviano in Druid Hill Park.
On the other hand, I think Tracy did yell “Here comes the fun cooker” before tossing the first pitch. He then took an Orioles ballgirl behind the middle school and got her pregnant.
by Roarfrom34 on Apr 29, 2010 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
rec'd that
I love those last two sentences
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 29, 2010 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions
He was about two sections over,
three rows down from where I was, he was gone by the third, I believe. Still kind of funny to see him there.
by TerroristFistJab on Apr 29, 2010 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
He was up in the booth with Jim and Gary later in the game.
Then he went over to the radio with Joe and Fred. I’d imagine he also sat in with the YES guys. He was making the rounds.
Sometimes I just want to talk about beer, blowjobs and baseball, y’know? -2632
Ahh...
I was sad, I had wanted to go say hello and he was gone. Good to know he didn’t just bounce.
by TerroristFistJab on Apr 29, 2010 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Nice edit, Stacey
And the boy child is safely on his way to our state’s capital for a field trip.
"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
Crybaby Joe
“I’m not calling the league or doing anything like that; I just don’t want to see our guys get hit,” Girardi said.
So, basically, Crybaby Joe said, “I’m not telling Dad this time, but you better stop!”
What a whiner.
"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
I do love this quote from the article
Upset because the plunkings came with camp so close to wrapping up, Girardi appeared to yell from the dugout toward Guthrie while he was on the mound. Girardi said later he was only venting toward a nearby Gatorade cooler. Of course, the cooler has yet to hit a Yankee.
Oh totally
I yell at coolers all the time. Totally understand. My apaologies, Joe. YOU FUCKING DOUCHEBAG ASSHOLE!!!
Sorry, I just saw a G2 commercial and it got me all riled up.
"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!
by daveh873 on Apr 29, 2010 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yea WTF
You know you’re spoiled when…you complain about the other teams pitcher’s command not being good enough. What a chode.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 29, 2010 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions
And a Happy Brian Matusz Day to all!
I’m geeked that I to get to see the young Jedi in person tonight.
Earl Weaver: "You're here for 1 reason!"
Ump: "Oh yeah, Earl. What's that?"
Earl Weaver: "To FUCK us!"
me too!
Turns out I’ll be in section 328.
I cannot wait to see young Brian humiliate them. Oh, and Joe? If Brian hits any of your delicate millionaires, know that he meant it. His command IS that good.
Sometimes I just want to talk about beer, blowjobs and baseball, y’know? -2632
by Stacey on Apr 29, 2010 8:33 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 5 recs
+1
It’s the Ric Flair Theory of baseball – To be the man, you gotta beat the man. -duck
by Parkinglotninja on Apr 29, 2010 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions
i'll green that
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 29, 2010 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions
And....
I have a new sig line.
"Oh, and Joe? If Brian hits any of your delicate millionaires, know that he meant it." - Stacey
I'll be down in Section 73
The crowds have seemed light the past 2 games in spite of the MFY being in town. If it’s like that again tonight I’ll be seat jumping down to the left field porch hoping for a HR ball (O’s of course!)
Earl Weaver: "You're here for 1 reason!"
Ump: "Oh yeah, Earl. What's that?"
Earl Weaver: "To FUCK us!"
by PBR me ASAP! on Apr 29, 2010 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions
It was about...
70-80% from where I was. The etire LF corner from the UD on down was empty, with a large portion of the RF corner being empty as well. It made the sea of blue that much more irritating.
by TerroristFistJab on Apr 29, 2010 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
BP has the pirates taking Machado
Also quotes a scout as saying that most years he’s not a top 5 pick….great.
If the pirates do go that route maybe we go with another college arm, I guess i’m not a big Tallion fan is what i’m saying. I think you can get enough high upside prep pitchers late in the draft and put your hopes in several guys instead of just one arm for the same price.
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
So, is the plan
that we start winning streaks on Sundays and win one more game each time, and then lose till the next Sunday? I’d be okay with that?
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
so i was reading an article on espn..
and i noticed it mentioned that adam jones has only walked twice this month and he has also stuck out 2 more times than he has hits. but fangraphs still has high hopes for him…in there updated projection , they show him finishing the season with 23hr 72 rbi and a ba of .257…i hope theyre right…
It’s the Ric Flair Theory of baseball – To be the man, you gotta beat the man. -duck
by Parkinglotninja on Apr 29, 2010 9:37 AM EDT reply actions
40 man - dfa - and all that good stuff
if albers is dfa’ed, is he automatically off the 40 man? if he clears does he go back on or would they just fill up the spot while they wait? NOT – and I mean NOT that I want him anywhere near the 40 man or the affiliates, I just hope some team picks him up. please. we’ll throw in Lugo on boston’s dime. if dannys byez can go to the phillies someone will want him?!? Right?
Here's the scoop
Irrevocable Outright Waivers
As the title would suggest, once a player is placed on irrevocable outright waivers, his team may not pull him off of them, as is the case for the last set of waivers. This is the most common of waivers situations. As discussed above, irrevocable outright waivers are the waivers teams use to kick a player off of their 40-man roster while keeping him in the minor league system. They’re also the waivers to use when a club wishes to send a player who is out of options to the minors (thereby also removing him from the 40-man roster). Players that are placed on irrevocable outright waivers are usually those that have been designated for assignment by their team.
"Oh, and Joe? If Brian hits any of your delicate millionaires, know that he meant it." - Stacey
Haha
throwing in Lugo would probably stop anyone from touching Albers. Not that anyone will be all over him anyway.
Is it possible for anyone to really be all over Albers?
I figure at most you could cover 2/3rds of him at one time. 75% max.
you want to see fat
Go over to baltimore beatdown and check out the pictures of cody, their second round pick. Its brutal
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 29, 2010 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Nose tackles and relief pitchers
have entirely different physical requirements.
by fishoutawata on Apr 29, 2010 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
still
That is one large man, who apparently can dunk
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 29, 2010 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Good point
he would completely engulf Lugo anyway, so we could get rid of him without anyone knowing it
yeah
CC could hide him behind his knee. My theory of CC’s success is that he is so fat that no one can pick up the spin of the ball by the time it finishes it’s orbit around him.
from adam jones' twitter.
“its time i catch fire, hasnt been the most productive month but still platying my azz off like usual.”
hmmm
It’s the Ric Flair Theory of baseball – To be the man, you gotta beat the man. -duck
by Parkinglotninja on Apr 29, 2010 11:08 AM EDT reply actions
Dear Adam,
The “like usual” at the end makes you seem like a giant douche. Please read your comments before you submit them. If you still aren’t sure if it’s douchey, bring it to Guthrie. He’ll modest it up for you.
- a concerned fan
"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!
Have you seen AJ's FB page?
On the public page (his fan page) a post was thrown up asking for votes to send him to his second AS game. I think the most common response has been “only if you stop sucking right now”.
by TerroristFistJab on Apr 29, 2010 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
"hit the baseball"
was my favorite
Matt Wieters has a sustainably high BABIP
by CoachOfEarl on Apr 29, 2010 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
also...
“funny how people thinks its easy from the stands.” – adam jones
It’s the Ric Flair Theory of baseball – To be the man, you gotta beat the man. -duck
by Parkinglotninja on Apr 29, 2010 11:08 AM EDT reply actions
Dear Adam,
Nobody thinks it’s easy, but we do think that if you’re given a starting job on a professional baseball team, you should be able to hit your weight.
Love,
Stacey
P.S. If I were as bad at my job as you have been at yours, I would be fired by now.
Sometimes I just want to talk about beer, blowjobs and baseball, y’know? -2632
by Stacey on Apr 29, 2010 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hahahaha
agreed… also he just tweeted.
“i wanna hold a small clinic where i have people meet me at camden, i take them into the cage and throw bp, who think they can hit???”
he then said
“got burnett tonight , how bout we make him have an early exit tonight. and score bout 12 runs.”
It’s the Ric Flair Theory of baseball – To be the man, you gotta beat the man. -duck
by Parkinglotninja on Apr 29, 2010 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Wow, playing sucky has really turned Adam into a bitter boy
Sometimes I just want to talk about beer, blowjobs and baseball, y’know? -2632
and aparently hes filming
a new commercial today at 1…
It’s the Ric Flair Theory of baseball – To be the man, you gotta beat the man. -duck
by Parkinglotninja on Apr 29, 2010 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
He's acquired Rob Dibble Syndrome
"Oh, and Joe? If Brian hits any of your delicate millionaires, know that he meant it." - Stacey
I've said it before
Adam needs some sitting time. Both for our good and for his. Corey Patterson can’t be any worse than Adam has been.
by fishoutawata on Apr 29, 2010 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Should I reply
“Are you also going to pay me $400,000 a year to not be able to hit? That would only be fair.”
Sometimes I just want to talk about beer, blowjobs and baseball, y’know? -2632
It kind of worries me that he sounds so defensive about his struggles
I’d feel better if he didn’t make such a big deal about it. If he just continued to work on it instead of bringing up the fact that it’s hard
Maybe he needs his mom to chew him out.
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
Agreed
Is she anything like those mamas on the Campbell soup NFL commercials?
by fishoutawata on Apr 29, 2010 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
is Adam seriously tweeting that crap
What a fucking douchebag. Ugh, fuck this guy.
I came to camdenchat and all I got was this lousy avatar.
i take all those tweets with a grain of salt..
the dude is still young and he’s got a little bit of cockiness and insecurity you’d expect from someone that age. I like that he’s still trying and still believes that he can turn it around…
that being said, it’s a shame Pie is out cause otherwise I think it’s a no brainer to give him a bus ticket to Norfolk for a few weeks to learn how to hit a breaking ball.
if he grows up, i'll give him credit at that time.
I came to camdenchat and all I got was this lousy avatar.
This does not really speak well about his maturity level
Or the kind of behavior you expect to see from someone who is supposed to be a team leader.
I really find this worrisome.
Fun facts!
(Okay, actually not-fun facts.)
Cesar Izturis’s batting line: .276 / .323 / .310 = .633 OPS
Adam Jones’s batting line: .202 / .227 / .372 = .599 OPS
If the season ended right now, Jones would have been worth negative $2 million. This may be a completely inappropriate way to use WAR, but meh.
I miss Felix…
Weaver's Fourth Law: Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs.
More facts
Outs Made
1. Jones (BAL) 79
2. Ramirez (CHC) 76
3. Lopez (SEA) 72
Pedroia (BOS) 72
Kemp (LAD) 72
Pierre (CHW) 72
Win Probability Added (WPA)
Troy Glaus Braves -1.25
Adam Jones Orioles -1.13
Juan Pierre White Sox -1.12
A.J. Pierzynski White Sox -1.05
Carlos Lee Astros -1.05
Aramis Ramirez Cubs -1.05
At this point, I’d bat Cesar in the leadoff spot, and put Jones in the 8 or 9 hole
Matt Wieters has a sustainably high BABIP
by CoachOfEarl on Apr 29, 2010 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm still trying to figure out why
Jones isn’t batting 7th or 8th right now.
"Oh, and Joe? If Brian hits any of your delicate millionaires, know that he meant it." - Stacey
Roch asked him about that
and none of Dave’s rambling made much sense
“I think he is our best option right now,” Trembley said. “It’s very difficult to replace (Brian) Roberts. You don’t replace Roberts. I think you try and fit somebody in there. I’ve tried some other people, but I’m going to stick with Jones for a while.”
Matt Wieters has a sustainably high BABIP
by CoachOfEarl on Apr 29, 2010 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
that and matt albers
It’s the Ric Flair Theory of baseball – To be the man, you gotta beat the man. -duck
by Parkinglotninja on Apr 29, 2010 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
... and there you have it
DD-babble at its finest.
by fishoutawata on Apr 29, 2010 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Right!
Seriously, it’s like DDT is putting him in a spot to maximize his team-hurting abilities. Doesn’t he know that slumping players usually get dropped in the order?
by TerroristFistJab on Apr 29, 2010 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Cizzy is 6 for 10 in the last 3 games
with a walk and ZERO runs scored. Put him in front of Wigs and Nick and see what happens.
Matt Wieters has a sustainably high BABIP
by CoachOfEarl on Apr 29, 2010 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I really hope he didn't say that
That’s not an argument a professional athlete should ever make
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Apr 29, 2010 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
C'mon people, let's not turn on Adam
He’s still a kid. He’s not gonna post an OPS of 599 this year, and we all know it.
Bitching about tweets is something MFY fans would do.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Apr 29, 2010 11:25 AM EDT reply actions
disagree
not on turning on him, I agree we shouldn’t. But bitching about tweets? If he gives me permission to read what he puts on the internet and cries like a baby, I’m going to make fun of it. I’d do the same to any one of you!
Sometimes I just want to talk about beer, blowjobs and baseball, y’know? -2632
Fair enough.
Can we try and direct our vitriol at Terry Crowley, though? Whatever nonsense he’s preaching it is NOT helping. Of course, does any batting coach? I don’t know. But I really believe Crowley does more harm than good.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Apr 29, 2010 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
as much as i hate the mfy
if you watch them at the plate they always control the game. i hate the fact that i have to watch cano adjust his batting gloves for 20 damn minutes an at bat, but it works. it seems like everytime the O’s are up – the pitcher is controlling the game. Now, Im not sure if that is crow or DT. you would think both. but whatever.
Agreed.
While I do think much of what the Yankees do is BS…adjusting the gloves, all that crap…the unmpires could put a stop to it, and don’t, so more power to them, I guess. But the Os hitters don’t show enough selectivity at the plate and that seems like something a competent hitting coach could address.
Granted, for a guy like Tejada…the ship has sailed. You aren’t selling ‘selectivty’ to that guy at this point in his career. But I’d rather see a hitting coach that tries to extend Nick’s approach to everyone.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Apr 29, 2010 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Just remember...
Nick had some very similar problems last year. His O-Zone% was up and he looked downright bad at times.
I got some good pictures last night, including one of AJ actually walking, so as to prove he has the ability to do that once in a while.
by TerroristFistJab on Apr 29, 2010 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Tejada - no comparison
He may not be picking the best pitches to hit, but he doesn’t swing at air. He’s one of the best contact hitters I have ever seen, and still with some pop. Very different from an AJ, who if he doesn’t guess right is just flailing.
by fishoutawata on Apr 29, 2010 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
So how long does Adam get?
He ought to stop worrying about this role model stuff (and the tweets knock him down a few pegs in that regard) and concentrate on maximizing his talent. Adam needs to pipe down and play better ball.
Yup
He’s starting to sound more like a Raven—which would be fine if he were tackling RBs. Not good here.
by fishoutawata on Apr 29, 2010 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
The way I view it, he has plenty of time to be a role model
He could either do it as a good ball player if he gets there, or as an employee at the local Y. The choice is his.
the time hes spending tweeting and on facebook
is quality time he could be having in the cages learning how to hit a baseball.
It’s the Ric Flair Theory of baseball – To be the man, you gotta beat the man. -duck
by Parkinglotninja on Apr 29, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Going to Boston July 3rd...
Anyone been to a game at Fenway? If I were my Orioles cap, am I’m going to get harassased (sp?) non-stop? I’ve heard Boston fans are pretty cool in their own park – but does anyone have any direct experience with this?
"Real Orioles don't pout. Real Orioles don't gloat. Real Orioles just win."
wear my Orioles cap*
"Real Orioles don't pout. Real Orioles don't gloat. Real Orioles just win."
by NewYorkOriole on Apr 29, 2010 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
nah you'll be fine
I’ve been a few times and never had a problem.
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
I've only been to Fenway once
but I lived in Boston for 2 years, wore plenty of Os gear, and never had a problem. I wouldn’t worry too much.
"Might as well just win this game." - Adam Jones, 4/17/2008
Adam Jones is the tits.
by KenDixonFanClub on Apr 29, 2010 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Awesome!
I didn’t think it was a big deal, and I have no intention of being obnoxious….
"Real Orioles don't pout. Real Orioles don't gloat. Real Orioles just win."
by NewYorkOriole on Apr 29, 2010 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
I can't stand PHN fans
But the ones at Fenway are actually reasonable.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Apr 29, 2010 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Well
I’m going with friends who have season tickets, so I’ll just yell it at them.
"Real Orioles don't pout. Real Orioles don't gloat. Real Orioles just win."
by NewYorkOriole on Apr 29, 2010 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
I wore an O's hat to a Phils vs. Bos game
this chick came by and said “awwww thats cute”
so I don’t think they are threatened.
The O's are the Red Sox whipping boys. You'll have no problems.
The O’s are a chance to see a home team win.
I’ve had occasional college kids say some stuff about rooting for a crap team, but never threateningly. The vast majority just don’t say a thing. Probably inwardly chuckling at/pitying you.
I’ve stopped going to games at Fenway. Prices keep going up (I’m not going to give any more money to them anyhow). Plus, I’ve never seen the O’s win there. They are something like 0-8 for me. I decided to stop being a masochist.
The only people
who can afford tickets at Fenway are people who don’t give a crap about baseball. They are either on the phone or entertaining a client.
I wouldn’t worry.
Now Joe can't come within 500 feet of Mary. He also can't call her, or burn his name in gas on her lawn. I'm gonna let you in on a little secret, Joe is me. And Mary is a composite of 12 different women and a small independent film company all of whom couldn't deal with me because I'm too real.
by killertomato on Apr 29, 2010 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions
That's not true at all
The tickets are expensive but the fans are legit.
Sometimes I just want to talk about beer, blowjobs and baseball, y’know? -2632
"The tickets are expensive but the fans are legit"
-imately obnoxious.
"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!
We will have to agree to disagree.
I’ve lived in MA 95% of my life. After 2004, your lifelong fan got pushed out of the stadium by ticket prices so high that only corporations and high rollers who want to impress can afford them.
The company that I work for gets four tickets to six games per season from a vendor. They raffle off the chance to buy these tickets at face value to the employees, because they are all bought up by scalpers and resold on StubHub for ridiculous markup, plus the 25% StubHub fee. A normal person could never find them at face value, let alone afford them on StubHub.
I’ve been to quite a few games at Fenway, before and after 2004 and it is a completely different experience than it used to be.
Now Joe can't come within 500 feet of Mary. He also can't call her, or burn his name in gas on her lawn. I'm gonna let you in on a little secret, Joe is me. And Mary is a composite of 12 different women and a small independent film company all of whom couldn't deal with me because I'm too real.
by killertomato on Apr 29, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Well I've been there once
So I guess you have more experience, but I didn’t get that impression at all.
Sometimes I just want to talk about beer, blowjobs and baseball, y’know? -2632
I would imagine
that even 50% engaged fans in a packed stadium makes an impression compared to 100% engaged fans in a three quarters empty stadium.
It’s a weird economics. When I roll up to OPACY fifteen minutes before a game and buy excellent seats for $25 apiece, it blows my mind. I can actually fly from Hartford to Baltimore on Southwest, stay overnight at a hotel in the Inner Harbor and buy two tickets at OPACY for less money than it would cost me to buy comparable tickets on StubHub and park at Fenway.
Scarcity and expense make tickets to Fenway a status thing rather than a baseball thing. Obviously there are a lot of really hardcore fans, but there are a ton of pink hatters as well.
Now Joe can't come within 500 feet of Mary. He also can't call her, or burn his name in gas on her lawn. I'm gonna let you in on a little secret, Joe is me. And Mary is a composite of 12 different women and a small independent film company all of whom couldn't deal with me because I'm too real.
by killertomato on Apr 29, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
And my
original statement was a little hyperbolic. What I said is 50% true and 50% general acrimony towards the Red Sox.
Now Joe can't come within 500 feet of Mary. He also can't call her, or burn his name in gas on her lawn. I'm gonna let you in on a little secret, Joe is me. And Mary is a composite of 12 different women and a small independent film company all of whom couldn't deal with me because I'm too real.
by killertomato on Apr 29, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
My sons
My sons have worn their O’s jerseys to Fenway without any problem. LIght hearted ribbing is all they have gotten. And why not, if I were a Red Sox fan, I would have nothing but warm feelings and tender regard for the Os. Does the wolf hate the sheep?
I would not, however, wear my Os regalia to Yankee stadium.
I wore my
O’s cap to Yankee Stadium last year. It was the camo army issue style “cap” they gave out at OPACY on Memorial Day last year though, not O’s colors. I did not encounter a problem, even though the O’s actually won and embarrassed Jeter at the plate and I cheered and carried on moderately. I did not yell “O” during the national anthem (although some brave souls did) because I thought I might end up in Gitmo.
Now Joe can't come within 500 feet of Mary. He also can't call her, or burn his name in gas on her lawn. I'm gonna let you in on a little secret, Joe is me. And Mary is a composite of 12 different women and a small independent film company all of whom couldn't deal with me because I'm too real.
by killertomato on Apr 29, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
You don't get sent to Gitmo
Unless you try to take a leak during the 7th inning stretch.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Apr 29, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm saying.
I thought it would be worse, since that is the actual national anthem and not some random jingoistic bullshit song written by Kenny Chesney or some goddamned thing.
Yes, nationalism pisses me right off.
Now Joe can't come within 500 feet of Mary. He also can't call her, or burn his name in gas on her lawn. I'm gonna let you in on a little secret, Joe is me. And Mary is a composite of 12 different women and a small independent film company all of whom couldn't deal with me because I'm too real.
by killertomato on Apr 29, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
They are deadly serious about their "God Bless America"
Be very careful.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Apr 29, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
fuck them and their deadly seriousness
fucking douchebags
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
Eh
I’ve been to a bunch Yankees-O’s games at Yankee Stadium since the mid 90’s. It’s nothing like it used to be, mainly because the O’s aren’t as much of a threat and less and less regular fans can afford to go and they are being replaced with business men and their clients.
Then again, I did get trash thrown on me when I was 11 or 12 for wearing a Ripken jersey. But fuck them, i’m still supporting my team.
"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!
Here's what I hope tonight
First pitch to Jeter: chin music.
Then three straight curves, the last one a called third strike.
OK, I can fantasize. I got all day to fantasize about tonight’s game…
I think the following scenario would be better:
First pitch mysteriously sails into the dugout and nails Joe Girardi.
The following three pitches are curves, the last one a swinging third strike.
Guthrie quotes are sad
Ignoring the self-flagellation, I zeroed in on this
“But movement out of the zone didn’t entice hitters to swing at it and I had to come into the zone. "
That is so not the Orioles.
Does Guts drink?
Because maybe he should. Maybe we could get Kevbo and Manhorse to come back and loosen Guts up a little.
by fishoutawata on Apr 29, 2010 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
i dont think so
im pretty sure i heard hes one of the most religious people on the team and refrains from all temptations including alcohal.
It’s the Ric Flair Theory of baseball – To be the man, you gotta beat the man. -duck
by Parkinglotninja on Apr 29, 2010 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
really tho...i think he needs a good drink
maybe he can take some of trembleys.im pretty sure hes always smashed..
It’s the Ric Flair Theory of baseball – To be the man, you gotta beat the man. -duck
by Parkinglotninja on Apr 29, 2010 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Today my company decided to block youtube
But please tell me that’s the Doc Ellis video – the animation to his voice over talking about his LSD no-no. That is such an awesome video.
Yuppers...
Great video!
Earl Weaver: "You're here for 1 reason!"
Ump: "Oh yeah, Earl. What's that?"
Earl Weaver: "To FUCK us!"
by PBR me ASAP! on Apr 29, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
hes a mormon
they dont consume anything that will alter their state of mind
by twistedlogic on Apr 29, 2010 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Mentor and Ohman may be up to the task
They don’t seem like guys who stay at home and have quiet evenings
Matt Wieters has a sustainably high BABIP
Today's moment of Zen
Brough to you by Koji.
“If I think too much, then I will injure other places. I don’t want to do that.”
This is courtesy of Steve Melewski’s blog.
Says he's ready to rejoin the team.
Maybe we can get a precautionary lobotomy done prior so we actually get our money’s worth out of him.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
I hate my life
My girlfriend is in Baltimore for a conference and she was just given a ticket to tonight’s game 7 rows behind home plate. I can barely make it up to a game once a summer and she gets handed tickets. I better get something good from the game.
agreed!
Do it for matusz…
It’s the Ric Flair Theory of baseball – To be the man, you gotta beat the man. -duck
by Parkinglotninja on Apr 29, 2010 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
would love to
But I live like 8 hours away. Can’t make it work.
by Gorilla Bird on Apr 29, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Miguel Olivo passes kidney stone mid game
Didn’t the same thing happen to Brady Anderson?
http://www.sbnation.com/2010/4/29/1450815/miguel-olivo-passes-kidney-stone-during-game
Sometimes I just want to talk about beer, blowjobs and baseball, y’know? -2632
and gets a base knock in the following inning
That’s insane
Matt Wieters has a sustainably high BABIP
Orioles 8th most hated team in baseball
Now Joe can't come within 500 feet of Mary. He also can't call her, or burn his name in gas on her lawn. I'm gonna let you in on a little secret, Joe is me. And Mary is a composite of 12 different women and a small independent film company all of whom couldn't deal with me because I'm too real.
I totally missed this in the original post.
Mea culpa.
Now Joe can't come within 500 feet of Mary. He also can't call her, or burn his name in gas on her lawn. I'm gonna let you in on a little secret, Joe is me. And Mary is a composite of 12 different women and a small independent film company all of whom couldn't deal with me because I'm too real.
by killertomato on Apr 29, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
tejada
i seen on another blog ppl giving him shit about his defense it is only his 1st yr at 3rd. does he get a semi pass because of that and his hitting?
I give him a bit of a pass
but it’s still tough as hell to watch (especially when those errors cost you runs and games). He has made a few great plays to go along with those errors though.
"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!
This might be the best flash game of all time ever
Ever want to play Super Mario Bros as Mega Man? Or perhaps as Link from Legend of Zelda? Now you can.
"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!
AJ just interviewed by MLB network:
“Have you noticed any adjustments by the pitchers facing you since last year”
AJ – “Oh definitely, especially 3-2. I dont think ive seen a 3-2 fastball. There’s no need for them to throw me one, especially when i’ve been swinging at all the crap they’ve been throwing me”
I guess it’s live, or they are ok with someone saying crap. Or maybe they just agree with him 100%.
"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!
So... he DOES get it?
And still can’t do anything about it? He REALLY needs some time to work this shit out.
Crap isn’t one of the seven words, is it?
by fishoutawata on Apr 29, 2010 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not one of the 7
Speaking of Jones. Guess who’s in the leadoff spot again?!
by LoveForTheGame13 on Apr 29, 2010 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not one of the 7
but I don’t think they encourage it’s use.
While we’re on the topic, why is “shit” one of the 7 but “crap” isn’t? Who decided that?
"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!
The Normans
who decreed that Anglo-Saxon words were crude, while French equivalents were nice, mainly because they spoke French and the conquered peasantry were Anglo-Saxon. Well, that accounts for shit, anyway. i don’t know about crap—didn’t that come from the name of the inventor of the water closet?
by fishoutawata on Apr 29, 2010 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I downloaded the new Against Me album
and it’s nothing like what I remember them sounding like, “I Was A Teenage Anarchist” is a good song, though.
"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
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