Saturday Bird Droppings
by Stacey on Jul 24, 2010 8:00 AM EDT
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I'd like to wish a very happy birthday to my good friend, Duck. Without him it is likely I would have gone mad by now, and it is certain that Camden Chat wouldn't be half as great as it is. To Duck! (Oh, and dude, I have no idea if you like the Beatles or not, but it is common practice among my people to play this song as the birthday boy or girl enters the room, and you are certainly one of my people)
Now, onto the links...
Recaps from last night's fantastic win can be found at the Baltimore Sun, the Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune, and our very own SBN.
Steve Melewski: Wiggy reacts to his suspension
Ty Wigginton has been suspended three games and fined for his outburst against umpire Gary Darling on Thursday. It's been an eventful year for ol' Wigglypuff.
The O’s – A Bill Withers Odyssey
Ok so I love Bill Withers. I mean, who doesn't, right? I don't know which one of the Eutaw Street Hooligans wrote this post, which compares every aspect of being an Orioles fan to a different Bill Withers song, but I think it's fantastic.
Victoria Advocate | Giants announcer Jon Miller in touch with his roots
A great article on former Orioles announcer Jon Miller, who is being given the Ford C. Frick Award this weekend in Cooperstown. Miller says that the best baseball announcer is whomever you listened to as a kid. I guess that's why I love him so much.
The Idiot's Guide To Camden Yards
A very fun read on one baseball fan's first trip to OPaCY. I actually laughed a couple times, especially about the fan who loves Craig Tatum. He takes a few shots at the team but is very complimentary of the environment and fans.
Major Leaguer leaves Tides players happy and well-fed | PilotOnline.com
It's tradition for a rehabbing major leaguer to buy his minor league teammates a post-game meal, but Mike Gonzalez did it twice, including a seafood feast the Tides players aren't used to. That's cute.
Recaps from the minors...
Lehigh Valley IronPigs drop 8-3 decision to Norfolk Tides | lehighvalleylive.com
Josh Bell, Brandon Snyder, and Michael Aubrey hit home runs to lead the Tides to the victory.
Flying Squirrels break out the big bats, bury Bowie 14-4 | Richmond Times-Dispatch
The good news is Joe Mahoney went 3-for-4 with another home run and Joel Guzman hit two home runs (giving him 22 on the year to lead the Eastern League). The bad news is that Ryohei Tanaka gave up 10 runs in 2.2 innings and Caleb Joseph had to leave the game after a collision at the plate.
Keys beat Pelicans, 8-5
Zach Clark allowed 2 runs in six innings and the offense rolled behind multi-hit games from Ronnie Welty, Billy Rowell, L.J. Hoes, Miguel Abreu, and Pedro Florimon. Xavier Avery had a single and a walk.
Shorebirds Drop Wild Affair to Hickory - WBOC-TV 16
The Shorebirds tried to comeback from an 8-1 deficit but ultimately lost 9-7. Benches cleared when Keiron Pope was hit in consecutive at bats, so that was probably fun for the fans.
Renegades Shut Down IronBirds, 5-2 : The Dagger
Bruno Sanchez got knocked around for 5 runs in 3.1 innings by the Hudson Valley Renegades. Michael Flacco, playing third for the first time this year, had two hits, and Trent Mummy had a single and a walk.
Oh, and one last thing. Do you want to know one more reason why I love Brian Roberts? Here are the total pitches taken by the Orioles last night (total pitches, plate appearances, pitches per plate appearance):
Brian Roberts: 24, 4, 6
Ty Wigginton: 18, 4, 4.5
Cesar Izturis: 13, 3, 4.33
Luke Scott: 14, 4, 3.5
Adam Jones: 10, 3, 3.33
Miguel Tejada: 11, 4, 2.75
Felix Pie: 8, 3, 2.67
Craig Tatum: 7, 3, 2.33
Corey Patterson: 5, 3, 1.67 (no, that's not a joke)
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Thanks for the wishes.
No one in my house has remembered, so this is kinda cute.
"Overdrive the sound and make it sound pretty rude." - Jimmy Page
Duck is the man
Through shared suffering, he (and Stacey and Titov and etc.) have made being an Orioles fan bearable these past few years.
As for the O’s: Please, no more days off for Nick Markakis (even though Corey did make a nice catch)
good thing he's on all three of my fantasy teams.....
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Jul 24, 2010 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions
And Chris Ray got the win for the Giants
Just sayin.
by Fred Sanford on Jul 24, 2010 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions
When did he leave the Rangers?
"[The] dictionary is the only place that success comes before work." - Vince Lombardi
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 24, 2010 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Brian's been gone for a while. He still isn't up to speed on the 'Swing early & swing often' mantra preached by the Crow
and Happy birfday Duck!
"Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." ~ The Dude
Happy Birthday Duck!
AJ will swing and miss at strike 3 eight feet out of the strike zone in honor of you, today.
happy bday duck!
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
Happy birthday!
"[The] dictionary is the only place that success comes before work." - Vince Lombardi
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 24, 2010 9:29 AM EDT reply actions
Happy Bday Duck!
Unfortunately I will not be able to make it down today, but I gave Stacey a (very) little present for you a while back (that she may have lost or forgotten about by now). Hopefully it finds you well.
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
I gave that to him awhile ago
Duck, you never thanked him? For shame!
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
by Stacey on Jul 24, 2010 10:07 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Not sure it ever got to me, Stacey
You kept saying you would give it to me, but I don’t think you ever did.
"Overdrive the sound and make it sound pretty rude." - Jimmy Page
by duck on Jul 24, 2010 10:20 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
What?
I gave it to you that day we had dinner with zk at City Cafe. I watched your wife put it in her purse.
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
So his wife stole it...
"[The] dictionary is the only place that success comes before work." - Vince Lombardi
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 24, 2010 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Yup, it's still in her purse, then
Sorry, dave
"Overdrive the sound and make it sound pretty rude." - Jimmy Page
by duck on Jul 24, 2010 10:30 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
she distracted you with a focaccia.
happy birthday, duck!
"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 was so confused by the Italian breads
I didn’t see her stow the material.
"Overdrive the sound and make it sound pretty rude." - Jimmy Page
The funniest part is the caddyshack beaver.
"[The] dictionary is the only place that success comes before work." - Vince Lombardi
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 24, 2010 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions
or is it gopher?
"[The] dictionary is the only place that success comes before work." - Vince Lombardi
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 24, 2010 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions
So of course after passing on the game tonight because I wasnt sure if i could get home,
I end up back in Baltimore tonight anyway. and happy birthday Duck.
Great seats still available!
"Overdrive the sound and make it sound pretty rude." - Jimmy Page
by duck on Jul 24, 2010 12:05 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Great seats still available!
"Overdrive the sound and make it sound pretty rude." - Jimmy Page
by duck on Jul 24, 2010 12:05 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
iPhone double post I see.
"[The] dictionary is the only place that success comes before work." - Vince Lombardi
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 24, 2010 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe I WANTED to send it twice
Ever think of that?
"Overdrive the sound and make it sound pretty rude." - Jimmy Page
Maybe
"[The] dictionary is the only place that success comes before work." - Vince Lombardi
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 24, 2010 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Come anyway if you're around
We’ll be there.
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
Agreed!
Pickles beforehand and, uh, I forget where during the game, but I suspect we’ll migrate from our purchased seats anyway…
Baltimore is Baltimore. That's kind of what I know. - Manny Machado, 6/7/10
by Eat More Esskay on Jul 24, 2010 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope so.
The seats are waaaay up there.
"[The] dictionary is the only place that success comes before work." - Vince Lombardi
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 24, 2010 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
In Wieters Wieners I trust.
Baltimore is Baltimore. That's kind of what I know. - Manny Machado, 6/7/10
by Eat More Esskay on Jul 24, 2010 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
oh relax, you
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
You're not the boss of me!
:P
"[The] dictionary is the only place that success comes before work." - Vince Lombardi
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 24, 2010 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
No but I'm old enough to be your mommy
So cram it.
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
that wasn't supposed to sound so mean
Here’s a winky ;)
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
Upper deck is sweet if you smoke cigarettes!
Which you most surely will never do.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jul 24, 2010 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
that is correct.
"[The] dictionary is the only place that success comes before work." - Vince Lombardi
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 24, 2010 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Good on ya, cigarettes are gross.
When I was in 6th grade in health class they made us look at pictures of lungs with emphysema. I saw those and I was like, “Hell no.”
Baltimore is Baltimore. That's kind of what I know. - Manny Machado, 6/7/10
by Eat More Esskay on Jul 24, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
It's gross.
I can’t see how anyone could see those shots and not think that cigarettes are a bad idea.
"[The] dictionary is the only place that success comes before work." - Vince Lombardi
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 24, 2010 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Duh, because smoking is cool.
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
I think America is at the point where cigarettes run in families basically.
It is much harder to quit if you’ve been surrounded your whole life. I still remember when I was like 6 years old and I’d break my parents cigarettes in half to try to get them to quit.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jul 24, 2010 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
There's a good chance that I'm going to go.
I don’t have Stacey’s phone number anymore, but all y’all will probably be a colorful group easy to see with binoculars. If I go, I’ll wander over at some point.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jul 24, 2010 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I still have yours, I'll text you so that you have it if you need it
And I’ll try not to be too insulted that you deleted my number ;)
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
ok that's a lie
I guess we’re even in the not keeping phone numbers department.
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
I thought it would be on the creepy side to keep the number!
I also got a new phone this year which is actually the same phone but a different color.
I’m pretty confirmed to be leaving for the game around 2:30, get inside by 3:30. I’ll just get two upper deck seats and it shouldn’t matter after that.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jul 24, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
You know it starts at 7, right?
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
I kind of like to delete people from my phone as soon as I can
In a good way though.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jul 24, 2010 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Its actually my brothers graduation party, so i have to stick around here
So i made it back to baltimore and STILL can’t go
Maybe you can catch us next time around!
Baltimore is Baltimore. That's kind of what I know. - Manny Machado, 6/7/10
by Eat More Esskay on Jul 24, 2010 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
BTW Stacey, you still shooting for 4:30-5 arrival at Pickles?
Baltimore is Baltimore. That's kind of what I know. - Manny Machado, 6/7/10
by Eat More Esskay on Jul 24, 2010 1:04 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah that's the plan
I think WW and his brood are planning on the same timeframe.
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
oh my god, I thought this game was at 4:05
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jul 24, 2010 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha. It used to be, but they changed it.
Not sure why. But 7:05 starter now. Hence why we will be getting our drink on a little ahead of time. :)
Baltimore is Baltimore. That's kind of what I know. - Manny Machado, 6/7/10
by Eat More Esskay on Jul 24, 2010 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know if I'll make it to Pickle's
I’ve never been, and I’d be with someone who is 20. I’m good to get beer this time around though.
I guess I’ll just get a upper deck seat, and text Stacey to find out where people are. The ticket shouldn’t matter.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jul 24, 2010 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
If you want to come to Pickles, don't let a 20 year old stop you
They don’t card at the door.
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
I haven't told my friend yet that we're NOT leaving at 2:30 yet.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Jul 24, 2010 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll be there a soon after 4 as I can find parking
"Overdrive the sound and make it sound pretty rude." - Jimmy Page
by duck on Jul 24, 2010 1:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
ATTN Game-Goers
If anyone wants to buy real authentic TCK 1970 Oriole style stirrups, I have four pairs that I can sell at $10 each. I’m pretty sure that I have enough sannie socks as well. The sannie socks are from Target they cost $1 a pair.
Let me know…but I think I’ll just take them with me anyway. They don’t take up much space in a bag.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
Happy duck day!
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by Knubles and Bits on Jul 24, 2010 1:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Happy Birthday, Duck!
I haven’t had much time lately to come on here and chat, unfortunately, but figured I’d log in and wish you all the best. :)
"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.
Magic Magic Magic?
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by Knubles and Bits on Jul 24, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn straight I am
As I drink alone at Pickles…
"Overdrive the sound and make it sound pretty rude." - Jimmy Page
by duck on Jul 24, 2010 4:50 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
at least...
you can now enjoy your birthday in the self-styled greatest city in America.
hoist a ’boh for us working stiffs.
At all hazards, a man must keep up appearances. Dignity, I say. Dignity above all, Governor. Hear, hear!
-Det. William "Bunk" Moreland
by j.q. higgins on Jul 24, 2010 5:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Thanks all
Finally back on the road after my car died in Easton with a fully corroded battery terminal. AAA rocks!
"Overdrive the sound and make it sound pretty rude." - Jimmy Page
by duck on Jul 24, 2010 2:55 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Happy Birthday!
I’ve had AAA for two years now and never used it until last week. Was at a kiddo’s bday when the grandma locked her keys in her purse. Called AAA to tell them I was with when it happened and they send some guy out that works for 2 hours with no luck. Then, OnStar evidently can’t get it open either. Luckily I was fully prepared with a 12 of Modelo.
Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt
Happy birthday duck!
I’m sure the Orioles have quite the gift in store for you! At least I hope!
Librarians are hiding something
Jon Miller
I grew up listening to him and now I listen to Giant games just to hear him call a game. These 13 shittastic years would be so much better if he was still calling the Oriole games. But just like us, he deserves better than Angelos.
Librarians are hiding something
Jon Miller was broadcasting during my child hood
but my strongest memories were from my teenage years with Michael Reghi.
Insert something witty here.
by Knubles and Bits on Jul 24, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Strongest, I can understand,
but for myself I always thought Michael Reghi wasn’t very good.
"Tragedy is what happens to me. Comedy is what happens to you." -Mel Brooks
I liked him.
But then again, I don’t have a whole lot to compare him to.
Insert something witty here.
by Knubles and Bits on Jul 24, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
oof...
I couldn’t stand reghi. there was one year in particular w/ reghi and rick cerone that just killed my will to live.
At all hazards, a man must keep up appearances. Dignity, I say. Dignity above all, Governor. Hear, hear!
-Det. William "Bunk" Moreland
by j.q. higgins on Jul 24, 2010 3:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I just burned the shit out of some bacon. (yes I know it's mid-afternoon)
So badly that it melted into a puddle of black goo. Oops.
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by Knubles and Bits on Jul 24, 2010 3:24 PM EDT reply actions
bacon is gross
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Jul 24, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
the puddle of black goo might actually be an improvement
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Jul 24, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Bacon is the fruit of the heavens.
Insert something witty here.
by Knubles and Bits on Jul 24, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Then give it back to them
because it’s disgusting on earth.
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
by daveh873 on Jul 24, 2010 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
this!
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Jul 24, 2010 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
OT-
Is anyone here a historian? American history. Or considered an ‘expert’ in the civil war time period?
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by Knubles and Bits on Jul 24, 2010 3:37 PM EDT reply actions
a little civil war, maybe...
isn’t the birthday boy a history teacher?
At all hazards, a man must keep up appearances. Dignity, I say. Dignity above all, Governor. Hear, hear!
-Det. William "Bunk" Moreland
by j.q. higgins on Jul 24, 2010 3:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I know he is a teacher, but I couldn't remember what subject.
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by Knubles and Bits on Jul 24, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
World History for the past 5 years
Post Civil War US History thrown in this coming school year.
"Overdrive the sound and make it sound pretty rude." - Jimmy Page
by duck on Jul 24, 2010 4:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I need a "professional"
to answer a few questions regarding the battle of Gettysburg for a research paper I’m doing. Nothing too serious. If you would be interested that would be awesome.
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by Knubles and Bits on Jul 24, 2010 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
ive done a fair amount of research on gettysburg and written 3-4 papers on it
if that helps you at all
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Jul 24, 2010 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
We are supposed to conduct an interview
with an “expert” on our topic and use it as a source. If you think you could help, then I’m all for it.
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by Knubles and Bits on Jul 24, 2010 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course
I don’t know if I could get passed the fact that you don’t like bacon.
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by Knubles and Bits on Jul 24, 2010 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
hahahah i like the sound of being called an "expert"
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Jul 24, 2010 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
A little white lie never hurt anybody. I mean if I read 1000 books on how to do brain surgery then I would kinda be an expert. So what if I don’t have a fancy title like “doctor” to back it up.
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by Knubles and Bits on Jul 24, 2010 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
George Washington and General Patton led the North against the Prussians I think
Librarians are hiding something
nononono
that was bill clinton. get it right.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Jul 24, 2010 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
crap
I’m on my way to meet duck and totally forgot to schedule a game thread. If anyone can pit one up before game time I owe you one!
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
by Stacey on Jul 24, 2010 4:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
duck got it
Oh and now we’re warming up Uehara. He’ll die. He will actually DIE if he pitches in this heat. -KenDixonFanClub
by Stacey on Jul 24, 2010 6:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Heading out to OPACY now.
"[The] dictionary is the only place that success comes before work." - Vince Lombardi
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 24, 2010 5:34 PM EDT reply actions
That was fun.
"[The] dictionary is the only place that success comes before work." - Vince Lombardi
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jul 24, 2010 10:55 PM EDT reply actions
Duck rules. That is all.
Just sayin’.
"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.
Re: Thanks
As always… A great batch of links!!!
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