Friday Bird Droppings
by Stacey on Jul 2, 2010 8:03 AM EDT
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PrintRecaps of last night's ugly loss can be found at The Baltimore Sun, the San Jose Mercury News, and MLB.com.
Orioles Notebook: Bergesen unsure whether trips to minors have helped - Carroll County Times
I feel like James F could have written this headline. -zk
Mariners | Erik Bedard looks strong in start for Class AAA Tacoma | Seattle Times Newspaper
BUHDARD. No he's not an Oriole anymore, but you're curious, aren't you? He gave up 1 unearned run in 4-1/3 innings in his final rehab start, and will start against KC next Tuesday. He threw 88-90mph for most of the game, topping out at 92. -zk
D-Backs dismiss GM Josh Byrnes and manager A.J. Hinch - MLB - SI.com
The Diamondbacks clean house, firing their manager, AJ Hinch, and their GM, Josh Byrnes. Kirk Gibson takes over as the interim manager. Will Dempsey get an interview? -zk
Pie remains likely to rejoin O's in Detroit | orioles.com
He needs a few more games in left field and he'll be ready to go. -Stacey
Orioles interview managerial candidates | MLB.com
Rick Dempsey has interviewed with the O's FOUR times. They're just not that into you, Uncle Rick! -Stacey
Orioles Insider: Orioles' defense is offensive, other notes
Jeff Zrebiec calls out the O's (specifically Patterson and Jones) on their lousy D. -Stacey
Apparently the Orioles didn't do a background check on Juan Samuel | Roar From 34
It's hard out there for a mascot. -Stacey
Buck Showalter May Be Man Best-Suited to Right Orioles' Ship - Across Enemy Lines - NESN.com
NESN seems to think Buck Showalter is the man for the O's job. -duck
Pumping up the Orioles » Sports » EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA
"Joe Hogarty still has a soft spot in his heart for the Boston Red Sox, but not this weekend. As the strength and conditioning coach for the Baltimore Orioles, who open a three-game series in Fenway Park tonight, this is the one time the 32-year-old Andover High grad is definitely rooting against the Sox." That's right - remember who signs your checks, Mr. Hogarty. -duck
Orioles Insider: Random Oriole thoughts and opinions
Adam Jones takes fly balls every day, honest; The Phillies are scouting the Orioles; Jason Berken ain't making the All-Star Team, at least in the opinion of Jeff Zrebiec; Zach Britton throws a lot of groundball outs, and that's a good thing; and Josh Bell may not want to pack his things back to Norfolk just yet. -duck
And in the minors...
Tides' Britton dazzles in Triple-A debut | PilotOnline.com
Zach Britton had a great debut for Norfolk, pitching six innings with 3 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, and 4 strike outs. And he did it all in 70 pitches. The Tides lost 7-5, though, thanks to a bullpen implosion. -Stacey
Runaway McBride Breaks Baysox Hearts | Bowie Baysox News
Starting pitcher Ryohei Tanaka gave up three home runs to Aeros' 1B Matt McBride as Bowie fell to Akron, 5-0.
Keys Harvest Second Straight Memorable Finish | Frederick Keys News
A bases loaded double by Ronnie Welty in the 9th inning finished the comeback as the Keys defeated the Salem Red Sox 6-4. -Stacey
Pope drives in four in Shorebirds’ 7-1 win | The Daily Times
Keiron Pope had four RBIs and a home run to lead the Shorebirds over the West Virginia Power, and Luis Noel pitched five shutout innings. -Stacey
Renegades Walk-Off Winners | The Dagger
After SS Auburn Donaldson made an error on a Burt Reynolds ground ball (what, I like saying his name) allowed the 9th inning to continue, Robby Price's RBI single gave the Hudson Valley Renegades the win over the IronBirds. -Stacey
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That Ronny Welty
he’s clutch.
Fire Julio Lugo.
I like baseball, movies, good clothes, fast cars, whiskey, and you... what else you need to know?
But he's not a prospect, just remember that
"If you go up there clueless, you're going to come back [to the dugout] clueless. It's that simple." - Nick Markakis
but daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad i waaaaaant hiiiiiiiim
Fire Julio Lugo.
I like baseball, movies, good clothes, fast cars, whiskey, and you... what else you need to know?
I think we would all like him to become one
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
I call dibs
on being president of his fan club.
Actually, the main reason I like him so much is he has the same name as a bass player for The Offspring.
"If you go up there clueless, you're going to come back [to the dugout] clueless. It's that simple." - Nick Markakis
by duck on Jul 2, 2010 12:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm on board with Slayer, Mastodon, even early Metallica...
…but the Offspring? Dude….
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
duck is pretty fly for a white guy
Isn't it almost impossible to believe that none of the perfect games this season have been thrown against us? -O'sFan21
What do you have against the Offspring?
Baltimore is Baltimore. That's kind of what I know. - Manny Machado, 6/7/10
by Eat More Esskay on Jul 2, 2010 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
He's got issues
Isn't it almost impossible to believe that none of the perfect games this season have been thrown against us? -O'sFan21
Their music
Other than that, I’m sure they are swell.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
Come Out and Play? Self Esteem? No?
I guess I have a certain sentimental attachment because their style of music, even the songs that have come out long after that time, makes me think of that simpler time, i.e. the late-90s, when everything seemed alright.
Green Day and the Foo Fighters are also in this category for me. I couldn’t name for you a single person in any of those bands, and have never bought a CD or song off iTunes from them, but if I hear one of their songs on the radio it’s always, “Hey, this is good stuff.”
Baltimore is Baltimore. That's kind of what I know. - Manny Machado, 6/7/10
by Eat More Esskay on Jul 2, 2010 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Not even Original Prankster?
"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
That song is terrible
but their albums up to Smash are pretty awesome, also, one of the few bands who have played with Black Flag and also stuck around long enough to play things like Warped
"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
sorry,
but I LOVE that song.
"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
Lead singer was a dissertation away from a doctorate in molecular biology at USC
No shit. Before “Smash” broke, he was teaching biology classes at a local community college. The guitarist? Janitor at the singer’s HS, since he was a few years older.
"If you go up there clueless, you're going to come back [to the dugout] clueless. It's that simple." - Nick Markakis
Netherlands hanging tough with Brazil
"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
Sir Sidney must be so proud of the Orange
Fire Julio Lugo.
I like baseball, movies, good clothes, fast cars, whiskey, and you... what else you need to know?
wait a second, kirk gibson?
this kirk gibson?
"Being an Orioles fan is like having very painful genital warts."
"harden the fuck up mike gonzalez."
The Signing Bonus: We're back in business.
I think the world cup broke twitter
Isn't it almost impossible to believe that none of the perfect games this season have been thrown against us? -O'sFan21
It's annoying
Only because I’m literally the only person in my office today and bored out of my mind, and one of my few distractions is broken.
Isn't it almost impossible to believe that none of the perfect games this season have been thrown against us? -O'sFan21
BUH
DARD
Fire Julio Lugo.
I like baseball, movies, good clothes, fast cars, whiskey, and you... what else you need to know?
James F
know anything about Matt McBride? Is he considered a decent prospect? Played against him in college and he was a beast, but lost track of him after that.
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
John Sickels rated him a C prospect for the Indians this year
Isn't it almost impossible to believe that none of the perfect games this season have been thrown against us? -O'sFan21
He was a second round pick...
….but has had problems staying healthy and has been moved up very slowly – this is his second year in AA even though he led the league in RBI last year. He has good control of the zone and is tough to strike out, but he doesn’t take many walks either. He has good power, but he doesn’t square up the bat enough – only once has he hit over 20% of batted balls as line drives over a full season. He has the tools to make the show, but he hasn’t yet shown the ability to put them together.
I wasn’t kidding about the standards for the kind of conversations I want to be in. I don’t hold a grudge – if you can live with that, then great, let’s talk about baseball.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
None of my other comments have been insults or anything close to holding a grudge. If I see something I question I comment on it. If you don’t want to respond don’t. I don’t need a lecture or explanation.
Thanks for the update on McBride though.
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
oooooo drama
looks like im gonna hafta watch my soaps later tonight!
Fire Julio Lugo.
I like baseball, movies, good clothes, fast cars, whiskey, and you... what else you need to know?
Hey, what's the theme song to The Price is Right?
Fire Julio Lugo.
I like baseball, movies, good clothes, fast cars, whiskey, and you... what else you need to know?
If this inquiry is serious
And because there’s never a bad reason to listen to the Price is Right theme song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8iOmVd1W_g
Baltimore is Baltimore. That's kind of what I know. - Manny Machado, 6/7/10
REPLY FAIL HAHAHA
I suck. It’s one of those days.
Baltimore is Baltimore. That's kind of what I know. - Manny Machado, 6/7/10
by Eat More Esskay on Jul 2, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
thank you
Stacey, I apologize for doubting you last night. The Price is Right obviously had a very recognizable theme song.
Fire Julio Lugo.
I like baseball, movies, good clothes, fast cars, whiskey, and you... what else you need to know?
Wow.
I used to watch that all the time, but I couldn’t remember the theme at all until I watched the video.
"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 told you there was a theme song!
doubter.
Isn't it almost impossible to believe that none of the perfect games this season have been thrown against us? -O'sFan21
Well, this makes me want to cry
Some baseball people think Orioles president Andy MacPhail may lean toward Eric Wedge for the Orioles’ managerial opening. The players absolutely love the very lovable Juan Samuel (they liked the recently fired Dave Trembley, too), so that’s a factor. Buck Showalter provides an interesting alternative, but it’s believed Showalter favors a lot of change, bordering on overhaul. Wedge, who managed the Indians from 2003-2009, is thought to fit MacPhail’s low-key personality better.
:
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
I thought you didn't particularly care?
Or are you assuming this means MacPhail wants to keep the rest of the coaching staff in place (including You-Know-Who)?
Fire Julio Lugo.
I like baseball, movies, good clothes, fast cars, whiskey, and you... what else you need to know?
I care...
…I just don’t know who I think is the right person for the job.
But first and foremost, I want to cry because these fucking losers love Juan fucking Samuel.
I’m not thrilled to hear that the GM of the worst team in baseball doesn’t think drastic change is required. I despair that these assholes are praising that asshole.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
I will say that I don’t think Buck is the right choice. He authoritarian style has rubbed past clubhouses the wrong way. I see the same thing happening here.
Don't mess with the bull, young man. You'll get the horns.
Like I said, I have no idea
But I can’t say the idea of this clubhouse getting rubbed the wrong way bothers me much. I can think of maybe five Orioles who I wouldn’t enjoy punching at this point.
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
disagree
an annoyed clubhouse is exactly what is needed.
"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
I want Buck to get the job
Not because I think he can lead the O’s to the WS, but rather because his past history has shown him capable of turning around moribund teams. His style def. wears thin with the players, but it also gets results. Once he can get the ball rolling in the right direction, shit-can his ass and bring in the ‘players coach’ type who can finish the job.
"This is the Nineties, Bubba, and there is no such thing as Paranoia. It's all true."~Hunter S. Thompson
Definitely
I don’t need him to be the manager for the next 15 years. Just the next 4 or so.
"If you go up there clueless, you're going to come back [to the dugout] clueless. It's that simple." - Nick Markakis
Hey, maybe
if he had actual dudes who could like catch the ball instead of headbutting the ground, Juan Samuel is exactly what this team needs. Who are we to say otherwise (outside of his penchant for being exactly like Trembley re:on-field matters)?
Fire Julio Lugo.
I like baseball, movies, good clothes, fast cars, whiskey, and you... what else you need to know?
Which goes to a point I made with ZK a while back
that players don’t know shit about what kind of manager would be good for them.
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
oh, you're railing against Samuel not Wedge, gotcha.
Don't mess with the bull, young man. You'll get the horns.
If it makes you feel any better, it's Jon Heyman?
So I mean, it could be completely and totally wrong with no repercussions for him whatsoever.
Baltimore is Baltimore. That's kind of what I know. - Manny Machado, 6/7/10
by Eat More Esskay on Jul 2, 2010 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Heyman has been wrong so many times already these past few weeks
I wouldn’t put much stock in it.
"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
Bob Bradley?
Any connections to the O’s or Maryland?
Mi firma está escrito en español!
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 2, 2010 2:48 PM EDT reply actions
So, not to reopen a can of worms
but Britt says Bell is the DH tonight. Which is Stupid. If you bring up your top 3B prospect, play him at 3B.
Fire Julio Lugo.
I like baseball, movies, good clothes, fast cars, whiskey, and you... what else you need to know?
Ugh.
Stupid. I’d rather them DH Pie a little once he gets back — at least there’s an understandable rationale there.
"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
Also:
Tonight, in Boston:
Corey Patterson. Sometimes he falls down instead of catching the ball.
Eric Patterson. He’s on his 3rd team and inexplicably batting second for the Red Sox.
Patterson. Patterson. WHO WILL OWN IT?
Fire Julio Lugo.
I like baseball, movies, good clothes, fast cars, whiskey, and you... what else you need to know?
Look where Guts is on the list.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/blog/archives/7069
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 2, 2010 5:45 PM EDT reply actions
In the comments it is interesting to note Brian Matusz's name
2nd (behind Oswalt) in ‘Tough Losses’ which the poster defines as ‘losing when you have a quality start’.
"This is the Nineties, Bubba, and there is no such thing as Paranoia. It's all true."~Hunter S. Thompson
That doesn't surprise me at all.
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 2, 2010 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
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