Saturday Bird Droppings
by duck on Jun 5, 2010 9:08 AM EDT
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PrintA recap of last night's loss, the first of the Juan Samuel Era, can be found at baltimoresun.com. That's enough, Trust me. You don't want to spend anymore time reading about that game.
Orioles' Samuel: 'The season starts today' - baltimoresun.com
This clip starts with Andy MacPhail giving a rather frank assessment of the team. He's brutally honest about where this team is. -duck
Orioles' MacPhail: We're looking for a manager who's a custom fit -- baltimoresun.com
Video from yesterday's news conference where Andy MacPhail says he wants a manager right for this team. What else is he going to say? -duck
Next for Andy MacPhail, Baltimore Orioles: stop young players' regression - baltimoresun.com
"I have no doubt whatsoever that not only we are on the right path, we are on the only path that we can take if we are serious about ever being a contender in the American League East," MacPhail said. The man has conviction, I'll give him that. I just hope he's right. -duck
Baltimore Orioles new third base coach Gary Allenson happy to be back in major leagues - baltimoresun.com
So that makes two people happy by yesterday's events. -duck
Dan Connolly's 12 managerial candidates for the Orioles - baltimoresun.com
Dan Connolly gives his 12 picks for who might be considered for the permanent job. He actually puts Rick Dempsey on the list. Dear God, no. -duck
Orioles Insider: Trembley's future
Dave Trembley has a standing offer from Andy MacPhail to rejoin the Orioles in a different capacity. Dave's flown home to Florida, and no one is expecting an immediate answer. -duck
Orioles Insider: Trembley's winning percentage not the worst
So Dave Trembley has that going for him, which is nice. -duck
Orioles Insider: Guthrie shows his support
"You look back and your realize that he gave everything he had to this job," Guthrie said. "He did everything he could for each one of us as players as well as the organization. It’s a sad day ... that he has to step down like that and have Juan take his place. Utlimately, I wish the best for him and his family and I personally can say that he fought for me every five days. He gave me an opportunity to pitch and he showed the utmost confidence in me even in times where I didn’t earn it." -duck
Orioles Insider: MacPhail: No timetable for permanent manager
"You really don't have a timetable because there are so many variables that you can't possibly know yet," MacPhail said. "We really haven't started the serious vetting process yet." I don't know why Andy wouldn't have at least starting checking on some possibilities about a month ago. It's not like he could have expected Dave Trembley to last the season the way this team started the year. -duck
Orioles Insider: MacPhail hints at pending roster move
"We still have a few moves in us," MacPhail explained. "Not as many as I perhaps would like, and I've already talked to Juan about one. ... We're not exhausted as it relates to player moves." I'm guessing it's Jake Arrieta's promotion that he's referring to, although I really wish it was Garrett Atkins' pending release. -duck
Been there, seen that - MASNsports.com
Frank Mata helped turn a nice double play last night, then tossed the ball to the mound and started trotting off the field. One problem - there were only two outs. MASN cameras cut to Juan Samuel, who was seething in the dugout. Roch's headline says it all. -duck
Draft Preview: Orioles relish their position | orioles.com: News
Oh goody, we get to pick third because we sucked so badly last year! Let's rejoice in our choices! -duck
IN THE MINORS
Orioles Insider: Minor league game recaps -- June 4
Norfolk lost, Bowie lost, Frederick won and Delmarva lost. Steve Bumbry was 4-for-4 with a double for Delmarva. That makes me happy. Matt Hobgood gave up four runs (two earned) and eight hits in 7.0 IP. That doesn't make me happy. -duck
Dickerson to manage at Norfolk - MASNsports.com -
The Orioles named Bobby Dickerson as interim manager of AAA Norfolk Tides, replacing Gary Allenson. -duck
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In that same video (the last one, right before Roch),
Andy is asked point-blank if they considered replacing other coaches, and specifically Terry Crowley.
(paraphrasing:)
Andy: It’s the domain of the field manager.
Reporter: Might changes be made under an interim manager?br>
Andy: It’s probably harder to do that, but Juan and I have already discussed this. If he has ideas, I want to hear them.
This gives me great hope. Crow hasn’t been fired because Andy thinks the new manager gets to choose his staff. Unless the new manager is a member of Crowley’s family, I think there’s a good chance The Crow will finally be shown the door—no later than next season and hopefully sooner.
"I put a pepper rub on the scallops so you have a little contrast. You have sweetness from the coconut oil and little acidity from the splash of lemon." – Luke Scott
Era
is just too formidable a word for these bozos. Earl Weaver had an era. Dave Trembley had a spin. Juan Samuel has more of a substitute teacher gig.
I'm pretty sure it's tongue-in-cheek
Well, I know it is when I say it. I assume that for everyone else.
Isn't it almost impossible to believe that none of the perfect games this season have been thrown against us? -O'sFan21
I dunno, Samuel's got an era already.
Unfortunately for us, it’s over 9.
(thousaaaaaand)
I'm ready for a straight jacket. - Joe Angel, 4/17/10 (O's record: 1-11)
by Eat More Esskay on Jun 5, 2010 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
I do like that Jeremy Guthrie.
Always says good things.
Isn't it almost impossible to believe that none of the perfect games this season have been thrown against us? -O'sFan21
Did you guys see that Captain Morgan is throwing out the first pitch tonight?
Maybe he can throw out all the pitches.
lol
Guthries a good pitcher
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by bestbostonsports on Jun 5, 2010 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I've got a ticket to tonight's game
but I’m not even sure I want to make the effort to go. This shit has sucked the life essence out of me. Drive an hour to B-more, get pissed off at shitty play by the O’s, get apoplectic at bandwagoning, arrogant PHNer, get in fight, go to jail….
or just stay home and drink beer and curse at the TV….
who am I kidding? The potential high (as slim as it may be) of being in person to see the O’s win and being able to merrily and gleefully talk as much SHIT to Saux nation far outweighs the more likely outcome. I’ll be there.
Make the world a better place; punch a Yankee fan in the face!
that's the spirit!
"I put a pepper rub on the scallops so you have a little contrast. You have sweetness from the coconut oil and little acidity from the splash of lemon." – Luke Scott
lol
the kids next to us last night was like yea my brother was born in boston the guy behind us said seems to me like your mom should of had an abortion
Whoa!
"There's rock bottom, 50 feet of crap, then the Orioles."-Stacey
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jun 5, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
That's awesome
I mean, that’s a mean thing to say, but just as dialog, awesome.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
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