Sunday Bird Droppings
by Camden Chat on Apr 4, 2010 9:00 AM EDT
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PrintRemembering Mike Cuellar
Pretty much every Orioles blog I've read (and I read most of them) began their stories on Mike Cuellar with something along the lines of, "Although I'm too young to have watched him pitch..." We're a young bunch, it seems. So instead of me reciting some stats and wishing aloud that I'd seen him play, instead read these articles that say more about Cuellar than I ever could.
Former pitcher Cuellar dead at 72; 'a magician out there' - baltimoresun.com
A really lovely account of Cuellar's career with memories from his former teammates. -Stacey
Orioles Card "O" the Day: Mike Cuellar, 2001 Topps American Pie #83
Kevin pays tribute to Cuellar on Card O the Day. -Stacey
Roch Kubatko remembers Cuellar
A moment of seriousness from Roch. -Stacey
The Toy Department: What are your memories of Mike Cuellar?
Dan Connolly asks readers to contribute their memories, and they're good ones. -Stacey
Dave Trembley speaks of his friend
Trembley and Cuellar became good friends over the past few years and Dave shares a bit about him and the loss he's feeling. -Stacey
Baseball-Reference Blog " Blog Archive " Mike Cuellar 1937-2010
Andy at B-R.com puts Cuellar's career stats into perspective. -Stacey
The 40 Greatest Orioles of All-Time - No. 11 - Mike Cuellar
Back in 2006, SC named Mike Cuellar the 11th best Oriole in team history. -Stacey
The rest of the droppings are below the jump.
Getting ready for Opening Day
Tejada's bat lifts O's over Mets, 11-0 - baltimoresun.com
Tejada and Reimold hit home runs and Brian Matusz rolled through another lineup. A nice final ST game to be sure. -Stacey
Robert Andino isn't happy
I mean, I understand, but whatever. -Stacey
Brian Matusz Community Projection - Minor League Ball
John Sickels is taking entries for a community projection on Brian Matusz. -Stacey
Suited for success - baltimoresun.com
Speaking of Matusz, here's your feel good story about him. I love him in the team store looking for his jersey for sale. -Stacey
Mickolio is angry at his groin
To be a little clearer, he is angry that he worked hard this off season and then didn't make the team because he hurt his groin. Well, that and the fact that he didn't pitch all that well. -Stacey
O's Reimold takes ground balls at first base - baltimoresun.com
I think this is great news. I know, they say we shouldn't read too much into it. But finding out if Luke Scott and Nolan Reimold are capable of playing first base is a good sign that the team is doing what it can to make sure the best lineup is on the field. -Stacey
Brian Matusz speaks on his outing
What Matusz most is that he progressed well in Spring Training, and in yesterday's game against the Mets, he left all Matusz of pitch selection to Matt Wieters. -Stacey
Pie could play
He's not letting anyone take him out of the Opening Day lineup, no sir. -Stacey
O's Roberts' issues not behind him just yet - baltimoresun.com
Brian Roberts will be ready to play on Opening Day, and while he admits his back is sore, he's taking it in stride. Peter Schmuck prefers to be Debbie Downer. -Stacey
Will there be another change for Rowell?
He might be moving back to the infield. Frankly, who even cares anymore? -Stacey
Today in Camden Chat history:
2005 - Thoughts from the game
2006 - Non Game-Day Open Thread
2007 - Jaret Wrong makes impressive O's debut
2008 - O's 7, Mariners 4: This is Birdland?
2009 - Who WAS Mr Birdland 08? YOU DECIDE!
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I just added that suited for success one
It was so many aw moments.
“He turned to me last year during our team photo and he said that it was the best day of his life,” said fellow starter Jeremy Guthrie, who has been close with Matusz since requesting him as a locker mate in spring training last year. "I said, ‘Come on, you just won your major league debut against the Tigers.’ He said: ‘This is a better day than that. Now I’m in the big leagues and I have a picture to prove it.’
“I’d always talk to Guthrie, saying, "I know it sounds bad, but I can’t wait to give up my first major league home run because it’s going to happen,’ " Matusz said. "When I showed up at Toronto the next time, there was a ball in my locker signed by Kevin that said: “Thanks for [batting practice] in the show. I kept one eye closed to make it fair.’ I knew Guthrie and Millar were good friends and he put him up to it. I thought it was hilarious. You’re going to give up home runs. It’s part of the game.”
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
Oh I wanted to say
I got my CC shirts in the mail yesterday. They are so nice! I got Please Drink…. in dark gray and it looks really good. I also got Where Everyone is Rick Dempsey’s Nephew. They both make me happy.
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
I was out at a piano bar in NYC last night
A guy from my old band plays there regularly so we stopped in to say hey. Anyway, I go to the bathroom and there’s a line outside. This guy in a Duke shirt looks at me (I’m wearing my white panel cartoon bird hat) and just says “You know who died yesterday?” It was so odd, especially in NYC. So I said yea and it was such a shame about Cuellar even though I never saw him pitch. He was telling me stories and we were talking about Dobson, McNally, Palmer, and Cuellar. I don’t even know if the guy was an O’s fan (I think if he was he would have said so). He just obviously grew up with the game and had alot of respect for Mike. It was odd as hell, but it was kinda cool at the same time.
+1
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
Unofficial Leader of the Brain Matusz For ROY Campaign
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Apr 4, 2010 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
i have noticed a marked uptick in NYC-area Os gear this April
it’s not a deluge or anything. but noticeable.
There usually is in April
There definitely was last year. All the fair weathers go back in their holes after a month or so.
So....did Nicky seriously make it all the way through ST without a single walk???
AWESOME
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
Prediction
He opens the season with a record setting 97 straight walks
Bedard says he doesn't care and thinks goals are pointless.
It is rather relevant...
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
Nobody ever fucking acknowledges it so I'm going to keep bringing it up until somebody does.
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
I'm going to just keep ignoring you
because it’s fun ;)
Although in fairness it has been pointed out a few times by other people (myself and duck included0
This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873
lol i'm just messing with you
i found it funny that you’ve posted the same thing in like 5 different threads over the past week or so
Well to be fair
the first few times I posted it as a question – “Will Nicky actually go the entire spring training without a BB?” Now I’m starting it as a fact since he did. Totally different. haha
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
Well I'll just say
all things considered and no matter what happens, I can’t wait to watch some real baseball
Me too. It sucks that the first real baseball is Yanks/Sox, but oh well. I’m still gonna watch.
Поклон перед вашим капитаном!
by Knubles and Bits on Apr 4, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I was looking forward to watching tonight, but given it’s Evil Empire vs. Evil Empire Lite, I’ll probably just wait till tomorrow.
Baseball still officially starts when the Reds play. ESPN can go to hell.
by drj on Apr 4, 2010 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
why the Reds in particular?
they don’t even have the first game tomorrow.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
They always did, though
In the past, the Reds were almost the first home team of the season.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
Since they were the first professional team...
For decades the Reds always played the first game of the season, and at home. MLB got rid of that tradition a decade or so back?
by drj on Apr 4, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Yo Duck, where'd you Nolan reimold pick go
and why do you have a street sign for Sacremento?
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
Unofficial Leader of the Brain Matusz For ROY Campaign
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Apr 4, 2010 5:48 PM EDT reply actions
Where do I live?
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
Here's the new version
So you can see the 3073 clearly. :)
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
So i'm guessing Nolan isn't going to play opening day...
You figure we’re facing a righty, which means Luke will probably be at DH and we know Pie will be starting in LF. Maybe it’s dumb, but I feel bad for Nolan. I’m sure he would have liked to start on his first opening day in the majors.
"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!
McNabb is a Redskin!
WTF Philly!?
"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5055346
"You accept mediocrity and you get mediocrity." - Adam Jones, Son!
jesus fucking christ in a bathtub
NOT happy about this. TERRIBLE MOVE.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
Seriously?
It’s a 2nd rounder and probably a 4th rounder. I’m kind of annoyed that we won’t get to see how good JC can actually be, but I don’t think there’s even close to a valid argument that this doesn’t make them a much better team for next year.
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
y'know who's really happy
Jimmy 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
Unofficial Leader of the Brain Matusz For ROY Campaign
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Apr 4, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
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