Thursday Bird Droppings
by duck on Jun 17, 2010 7:23 AM EDT
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PrintRecaps? MASNsports.com. baltimoresun.com. SFGate. orioles.com. There ya go.
Showalter being considered for O's manager | MLB.com: News
As was reported yesterday, Buck is in the mix. Also (and this may have already been pointed out elsewhere), MacPhail said he would be "very surprised" if the Orioles reach a decision prior to the All-Star break. -zk
MLB Betting Breakdown – Even Run Line Losers Offer MLB Bettors Consistent Paydays
Haha. Preach it, gamblers! "Let me spell it out for baseball bettors that don’t know yet already. If you wanna make some consistent money this season, then simply wager against the Baltimore Orioles every night." -zk
Matusz to face Padres in familiar setting | MLB.com: News
Matusz went to the U. of San Diego, so he knows PETCO park. "It's just a ballpark that I went to a lot of games to when I was in college, so to be able to throw there is going to be pretty special," he said. I'm looking forward to seeing him live on Friday night. -zk
Angels may have to go looking for shortstop because of injuries - latimes.com
The LA Times speculates that Maximum Izturis might fit the bill to replace his half-brother. -zk
Camden Depot: 2010 Orioles Elias Update
"Both Miguel Tejada and Kevin Millwood have decreased from their initial value this season. That said, neither are doing well enough to offer arbitration." -duck
Orioles Insider: O's have some interest in Fox
"[T]he Orioles and their president of baseball operations, Andy MacPhail, have at least discussed acquiring catcher-first baseman Jake Fox, who was designated for assignment Sunday by the Oakland Athletics." -duck
Orioles Insider: Moore hurts foot in batting practice; Lugo in
We were supposed to be spared the sight of b2b in yesterday's game, but Scott Moore rolled his ankle Wednesday during batting practice and in he went. -duck
O's stuck behind '88 ball | delmarvanow.com | The Daily Times
"It's hard to believe a group could top that team, which infamously went 0-21 at the beginning of the season, finished 54-107 and saw team owner Edward Bennett Williams pass away all within a six-month span. -duck
Judge denies request to stop construction at Orioles baseball facility - WWSB ABC 7 Florida
Opponents of the Sarasota project didn't win an injunction, so construction can continue on improvements to the Orioles Spring Training home. -duck
IN THE MINORS
Grambling's Jeremy Shelby Signs With Baltimore - KSLA News 12
A nice feel-good story on T-Bone's son. -zk
Mychal Givens update - MASNsports.com
"Shortstop Mychal Givens, the Orioles second-round draft pick last June, underwent surgery on his left thumb last week and will miss the rest of this season." -duck
Orioles Insider: Minor league game recaps - June 16
Norfolk was off, Bowie won, Frederick lost, Delmarva won in a sweep, and Aberdeen announced its rotation to start the season. Also, Frederick Keys pitcher Jose Duran was added to the Carolina League All-Star team. -duck
MLB Betting Breakdown – Even Run Line Losers Offer MLB Bettors Consistent Paydays
Haha. Preach it, gamblers! "Let me spell it out for baseball bettors that don’t know yet already. If you wanna make some consistent money this season, then simply wager against the Baltimore Orioles every night." -zk
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This just in: A big message from Russia to those who choose to bet against the Orioles every night
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/penis-protest-rises-to-greet-economic-forum/408450.html
"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.
Granted, I don't follow the baseball world outside the O's too closely,
but it seems to me all the managers interviewed thus far are even more old school than Dave Trembley. What gives, Andy?
by perpetualstudent on Jun 17, 2010 8:19 AM EDT reply actions
Jake Fox
Would be an ok pickup so long as we didn’t give up anything for him. We could dfa Atkins and wouldnt have to carry a backup catcher.
Insert something witty here.
by Knubles and Bits on Jun 17, 2010 8:37 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
It would be a GREAT pick up
for the one reason of taking atkins off of the roster.
What up?
by snakethejake on Jun 17, 2010 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions
yea
anything to get rid of lugo or atkins is a +1 in my book
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Jun 17, 2010 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions
he's gotta be better than the guy we're about to DFA
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Jun 17, 2010 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions
no doubt
but i am sure if the number crunchers out there want to get all fancy they may find Aubrey is better overall. But then again I am sure you can find some random stat that says Fox is better at night in July against RHP’s that were born in the winter with some crazy xNJR+ symbol.
by Philly O's on Jun 17, 2010 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Fox's xNJR+ IS outrageous in July.
:)
Insert something witty here.
by Knubles and Bits on Jun 17, 2010 10:16 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Oh i'd take Aubrey too.
Either/or is a victory in my mind.
What up?
by snakethejake on Jun 17, 2010 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions
he’s gotta be better than the guy we’re about to DFA
Fox OPS+ 60
Atkins OPS+ 56
they both suck.
I came to camdenchat and all I got was this lousy avatar.
true
but fox has that HUGEEEE 4 point edge :-)
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Jun 17, 2010 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
he's got a huge edge on discounts at the dentist too
i’m sure atkins’ dental bills are enormous.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Jun 17, 2010 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
We gotta start somewhere
Bringing Baltimore Beatdown "Create a Caption" for 9 weeks and counting.
by Zachary Beard on Jun 17, 2010 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
At least the Phillies are hoping he clears waivers.
"MONTANEZ: Alas! I cannot hit. Deal with it."
-Eat More Esskay
Erm. The A's, not the Phillies, obviously.
"MONTANEZ: Alas! I cannot hit. Deal with it."
-Eat More Esskay
Jason Fox would be a nice breath of fresh air at First Baseman
Plus, like snakethekaje said, it would be one more good reason to take Atkins off the roster.
Bringing Baltimore Beatdown "Create a Caption" for 9 weeks and counting.
Typo
Meant to say Jake Fox.
Bringing Baltimore Beatdown "Create a Caption" for 9 weeks and counting.
by Zachary Beard on Jun 17, 2010 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Um, what?
From a FanGraphs article:
…[Aubrey] Huff is enjoying National League life. He’s walking more than ever, striking out at rates unforeseen from him since his days as a zealous and nubile – oh yes, nubile – third baseman for the Devil Rays.
Nubile? Really? I looked the word up in two different sources to be sure, and it just doesn’t make any sense to use it that way. Sometimes FanGraphs people try to be way too clever in their writing.
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all." -- Earl Weaver
Yeah
It only works for women. That makes no sense, but maybe that’s why he reconfirmed it. I guess he’s trying be ‘clever’ like you said.
"Real Orioles don't pout. Real Orioles don't gloat. Real Orioles just win."
by NewYorkOriole on Jun 17, 2010 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Christ...
does he mean “nimble”? And I think he meant “right fielder” as opposed to “third baseman”.
by TerroristFistJab on Jun 17, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I have a job this summer
Which really makes me feel like I’m on a more equal level with my elders here. Of course, there’s no way I can go on the computer during breaks (I’m working in this program where you are paired with a special needs kid and try to integrate them into the general camp), but still, I’m on the payroll.
By the way, who else is delusional enough to think that Jake Arietta is a shoo-in for ROY? Not only is doing great after, ahem, two starts, but for my shallow side, he is extremely good-looking. That counts for something, right?
I'm back. YAY SUMMER!
By the way, who else is delusional enough to think that Jake Arietta is a shoo-in for ROY?
Yes. The guy has had two starts. Wait until the league gets familiar with him. I don’t know how many pitchers I’ve seen called up from the minors, start off well in the rotation, and then massively struggle with the O’s over the years (off the top of my head, Jason Johnson, Josh Towers, Travis Driskill, even John Parrish and Rick Bauer had a couple of good starts starting off).
I came to camdenchat and all I got was this lousy avatar.
"Yes" wasn't really an answer to that question
By saying “who else?” I was asking who else thinks that. But thanks anyway. You proved that I am, in fact, delusional.
I'm back. YAY SUMMER!
just trying to provide a counterpoint
Who else? Not sure, Carlos Santana, Neftali Feliz, and Austin Jackson look like a good bets.
I came to camdenchat and all I got was this lousy avatar.
I'd prefer Fox over Aubrey
reasons:
1) Fox hasn’t hit well this year, but he also didn’t get a chance to play every day in Oakland.
2) when he did play he was jerked all over the place (OF, C, 3B)
3) Aubrey’s minor league numbers are ok, Fox’s are better and with more power. He won’t put up these numbers in the bigs, but I don’t think he’s been given a full chance to show what he can do.
They are the same age and I think Fox has a higher ceiling, so he’d be my pick for Atkins relief.
by Dingbat Charlie on Jun 17, 2010 11:08 AM EDT reply actions
OT: For the Generation X/Yer's
Smurf’s movie – August 2011!
La la lalalala laahh la la la laaahh – Stuck in your head yet?
SMURFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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 Jun 17, 2010 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Preview of the Smurf's movie
The movie is actually a buddy movie starring Brian Roberts and Dustin Pedroia.
I came to camdenchat and all I got was this lousy avatar.
Anybody else enjoy Jamie Moyer taking down the Yankees last night?
I work in north NJ; if our dress code allowed it, I totally would’ve worn my Moyer jersey T-shirt to work today.
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all." -- Earl Weaver
Sorry about the double post...
…but, uh, when did Stacey get declared “The most interesting woman in the world”?
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all." -- Earl Weaver
I declared myself that earlier today
I hate all of those names at the bottom of the screen. You might remember that awhile ago I removed them completely when I added that name list to the sidebar. Then I was advised by some SBN folk to put my name back at the bottom, so I went ahead and did so, but I hated that long long list of names. It looked so silly to me, so I took them off. But I didn’t want to have just my name under “managers” bc that wouldn’t account for zk and duck, so I instead decided I was the most interesting woman in the world.
It’s been a VERY slow day at work.
Isn't it almost impossible to believe that none of the perfect games this season have been thrown against us? -O'sFan21
It's been a slow week
Isn't it almost impossible to believe that none of the perfect games this season have been thrown against us? -O'sFan21
If you're the most interesting woman
Than can I be the most interesting teenage girl? It’s a small nuance, but it’s an awesome title all the same.
I'm back. YAY SUMMER!
Only if I can be the most interesting teenage boy.
;)
"There's rock bottom, 50 feet of crap, then the Orioles."-Stacey
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jun 17, 2010 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure, you don't ALWAYS drink beer, but when you do....
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
my name is gone
…….how dare you?
Bring back Andino.
by WestcoastO'sFan on Jun 17, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha - i was going to do the same thing!!
after i posted about the smurf movie
I figured it was Stacey pimping Stacey out on CC…
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