Sunday Bird Droppings
by zknower on Nov 13, 2011 10:27 AM EST
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PrintIt's quiet out there, but there are a few droppings from the national media, of all places.
Baltimore Orioles Turn to Dan Duquette to Turn Around Moribund Franchise
The NY Times weighs in on DD.
New Baltimore Orioles GM Dan Duquette among group headed to GM meetings in Milwaukee - NY Daily News
".... signing Prince Fielder or the Norfolk, Va.-born Cuddyer would go a long way toward giving the O’s instant credibility with their disillusioned fans." Even the national media are too lazy to see how O's fans really feel. Instant credibility? For real?
Showalter: 'It's all about the pitching' – USATODAY.com
It's a USA Today article, so don't expect any surprises.
In ancient times...
Hundreds of years before the dawn of history....lived a strange race of people... the Druids.
No one knows who they were or what they were doing. But their legacy remains. Hewn into the living rock... of Open Thread.
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Funny, she doesn't look Druish.
"maybe its just me but i think if the os cant get more rbis they arenever going to win why not get zito or another proven veteran in hear" - zknower
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"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
I read it this way:
Contrary to popular belief, I am not Jewish.
by DCO'sfan on Nov 13, 2011 4:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Exactly.
"maybe its just me but i think if the os cant get more rbis they arenever going to win why not get zito or another proven veteran in hear" - zknower
by Emperor Lrrr on Nov 13, 2011 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
This just in:
Redskins going back to Grossman
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
ah well
i thought today was my best chance to keep the beans
thanks for spilling them.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
With as much as you *roast* my Giants?
I thought that might grind your gears a bit.
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
look, i have to admit your post perked me up a little. even if the eventual price to me may be a little steep. either way, i’m psyched about sexy rexy, he’s not just a regular joe.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
I wish I had some way to filter out all these bad puns.
Talk about mugging for the audience.
"So I said, 'Looks like they've finally got Ogea in the pen. I wonder if the glove fits.' I thought I was going to get fired." - Mike Flanagan, RIP
by Eat More Esskay on Nov 13, 2011 12:15 PM EST up reply actions
That's the spirit!
The Skins might cream the Fins. Even though Rexy might not be a star, Buck’s probably still got him on his list of nuggets
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
oh, i fully expect this game to be close today
the skins are pretty pissed off. and miami’s not a 1-7 team, but they’re not that good either.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
Oh, you ended the coffee game : (
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
ok, ok,
I see “cream” now. But what else? Nuggets?
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
Even though Rexy might not be a star, Buck’s
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
oh, you cheeky bugger
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
I've been complaining for YEARS that the Skins don't read enough into Grossman. Well that's life, I guess. And yes, Fate.
http://www.amazon.com/Life-Fate-Vasily-Grossman/dp/1860460194
We still suck, but on Sept. 29, 2011, we did a Very Cool Thing. Yeah, we did that.
Nothing would give the O's instant credibility with me
more than signing a 32 year old super utility player.
I like Cuddyer a lot. I really do. But c’mon now.
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
If they sign him for 2 years, $1.5 million per...
I would have faith that the front office knew what they were doing.
Anyone else see that happening?
Anyone?
Bueller?
by Tezcatlipoca on Nov 13, 2011 11:36 AM EST up reply actions
Roch has had a few pieces recently about the coaching staff.
One of the openings is BP coach, with speculation that Adair could move back to BP coach and then bringing in a pitching coach.
Now, last year Matusz pinned part of the blame on his having had three different pitching coaches in the recent past. I don’t think that was the reason he completely imploded, but it’s definitely something it might be a factor.
With so many young pitchers in the Majors (Matusz, Arrieta, Tillman, Bergy, Britton, Phillips, Strop, Simon(?)) still developing pitches and approaches, the O’s need some serious stability at that position (pitching coach). Would it be better if Adair, who I don’t know if he’s good or not, but as of now looking at the staff, is not getting results, or bring in a different coach yet again, but sign him long term (4-5 years)?
Contrary to DCO'sfan, I am Jewish.
just FYI
I didn’t clip that because it was clipped yesterday
i think having a longer term pitching coach (maybe 2-3 years, not 4-6) is crucial.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
Oops, sorry. I didn't look at yesterday's BDs
Contrary to DCO'sfan, I am Jewish.
by J(O's)elskIL on Nov 13, 2011 11:53 AM EST up reply actions
The guy that keeps sticking in my head that may do well is Greg Maddux
"Human beings make life so interesting. Do you know, that in a universe so full of wonders, they have managed to invent boredom?" ~ Death
doesn't seem smart to sign a pitching coach to a longer contact than the manager
But I get what you’re saying. I wish Buck would have wanted to keep Kranitz, they seemed to respond to him.
by Stacey on Nov 13, 2011 12:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
hey—you up or down?
how’d it go?
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
Up enough to offset my meals and such pretty well
I haven’t kept track of just the gambling but I had several really good stretches. As of right now I have only about $50 less in my wallet than when I got here. We’re leaving later this evening so barring any catasrophes I’ll consider it a success.
Last night we saw a show by this Australian band called Human Nature. They did the hits of Motown and they were amazing. I could have watched them all night. Best part of the trip.
by Stacey on Nov 13, 2011 12:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
awesome.
i bet you saw a lot of skankily dressed suburbanites pushing kids in strollers through casinos at 1am too. amiright?
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
haha a few
last time I was here my friends and I decided there should be someone from social services waiting in the airport to take the children of any parents who arrive with them.
The biggest thing this weekend is the brides. They said 35,000 people came here to get married on 11/11/11. Insane. It has been trashy bride city up in here all weekend. A few pretty ones.
by Stacey on Nov 13, 2011 12:34 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
of course that tally doesn't include the ring I bought at Swarovski
But I put that on my credit card so it doesn’t count
by Stacey on Nov 13, 2011 12:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL
8 games in pick em with at least 3 picking an underdog. I was the only person to pick the Bengals.
"And, I'm guessing our soldiers are happy about this, that they're leaving Iraq. It is no fun being in a country where there is crumbling infrastructure and an ignorant population. But they said they are happy to come home anyway."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Nov 13, 2011 12:02 PM EST reply actions
yeah, lots of diversity in picking today
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
too many morning games, I am gonna have a hard time keeping track of all of them
"And, I'm guessing our soldiers are happy about this, that they're leaving Iraq. It is no fun being in a country where there is crumbling infrastructure and an ignorant population. But they said they are happy to come home anyway."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Nov 13, 2011 12:09 PM EST up reply actions
No way Pittsburgh loses two in a row
I feel bad for the Bengals today, the Steelers are going to be looking to kill someone
football thread
is now up.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
The Daily News is national media?
Hell, I didn’t even think it was citywide!
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
ooo, touché.
one of those things is not like the others.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
uh, zk,
Guess who is starting at QB for WAS?
"And, I'm guessing our soldiers are happy about this, that they're leaving Iraq. It is no fun being in a country where there is crumbling infrastructure and an ignorant population. But they said they are happy to come home anyway."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Nov 13, 2011 12:13 PM EST reply actions
you didn't read this thread above, did you?
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
lolwoops
sorry
"And, I'm guessing our soldiers are happy about this, that they're leaving Iraq. It is no fun being in a country where there is crumbling infrastructure and an ignorant population. But they said they are happy to come home anyway."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Nov 13, 2011 12:15 PM EST up reply actions
It's early for him, cut him some slack.
"So I said, 'Looks like they've finally got Ogea in the pen. I wonder if the glove fits.' I thought I was going to get fired." - Mike Flanagan, RIP
by Eat More Esskay on Nov 13, 2011 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
no earlier than it is for me
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
But you are not in college.
Contrary to DCO'sfan, I am Jewish.
by J(O's)elskIL on Nov 13, 2011 12:19 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I haven't had my coffee yet.
I’m thinking eggnog latte. I love eggnog and I love lattes, thoughts?
"And, I'm guessing our soldiers are happy about this, that they're leaving Iraq. It is no fun being in a country where there is crumbling infrastructure and an ignorant population. But they said they are happy to come home anyway."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Nov 13, 2011 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
Only if you brought enough to share with everyone.
by Tezcatlipoca on Nov 13, 2011 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
I believe Z will be providing it, actually
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
don't mess.
i make a killer eggnog.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
So how about if the Giants win the super bowl,
You become my indentured barista / eggnog maker for a month.
"And, I'm guessing our soldiers are happy about this, that they're leaving Iraq. It is no fun being in a country where there is crumbling infrastructure and an ignorant population. But they said they are happy to come home anyway."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Nov 13, 2011 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
if the Giants win the super bowl
ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahaha!
(breathes)
ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahaha!
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
2.3% yo
"And, I'm guessing our soldiers are happy about this, that they're leaving Iraq. It is no fun being in a country where there is crumbling infrastructure and an ignorant population. But they said they are happy to come home anyway."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Nov 13, 2011 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
probably lower after today's smackdown
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
blah blah blah blah
"And, I'm guessing our soldiers are happy about this, that they're leaving Iraq. It is no fun being in a country where there is crumbling infrastructure and an ignorant population. But they said they are happy to come home anyway."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Nov 13, 2011 11:40 PM EST up reply actions
do you know that the giants have trailed heading into the 4th quarter...
…in 7 of their last 9 games?
that is not the stuff of which champions are made.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
Well, they should be good enough for beans anyway
"And, I'm guessing our soldiers are happy about this, that they're leaving Iraq. It is no fun being in a country where there is crumbling infrastructure and an ignorant population. But they said they are happy to come home anyway."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Nov 14, 2011 2:02 AM EST up reply actions
That's what they said in 2007
they said “ahahahahahahahahahaha (etc)”
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
i am headed out for coffee now.
I am going to get some local artisinal hipster latte action from a place called Bru, because god forbid they spell it without making it sound German.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
ME TOO!
I’m heading to someplace called Starbarks or something, never been before, pretty excited, looks like a cool local joint.
*wish I could get coffee at a non-starbucks location
"And, I'm guessing our soldiers are happy about this, that they're leaving Iraq. It is no fun being in a country where there is crumbling infrastructure and an ignorant population. But they said they are happy to come home anyway."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Nov 13, 2011 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
wait, WHAT
you’re in OREGON, and your’e getting starbucks coffee?
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
I'm on a college campus.
Starbucks is actually better than everything else nearby.
"And, I'm guessing our soldiers are happy about this, that they're leaving Iraq. It is no fun being in a country where there is crumbling infrastructure and an ignorant population. But they said they are happy to come home anyway."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Nov 13, 2011 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
i sense an entrepreneurial opportunity for you
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
This is odd,
Heidi had a kangaroo steak last night.
"And, I'm guessing our soldiers are happy about this, that they're leaving Iraq. It is no fun being in a country where there is crumbling infrastructure and an ignorant population. But they said they are happy to come home anyway."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Nov 13, 2011 12:24 PM EST reply actions
That is odd
The fact that you follow what Heidi eats for dinner, that is.
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
Kangaroo is actually one of the most environmentally-friendly meats
Theres been groups trying to get people to eat it instead of beef, but they have a hard time getting people to get past eating kangaroo. Theres been attempts to try to name it something else, but i don’t know how successful its been.
When I was in Australia I learned that they're just pests.
One of them attacked us when we were hiking, we narrowly missed hitting one on a highway, I even have a kangaroo skin rug in my old bedroom.
Contrary to DCO'sfan, I am Jewish.
by J(O's)elskIL on Nov 13, 2011 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
meh
2 and a half men >>>>>
"And, I'm guessing our soldiers are happy about this, that they're leaving Iraq. It is no fun being in a country where there is crumbling infrastructure and an ignorant population. But they said they are happy to come home anyway."
by WestcoastO'sFan on Nov 13, 2011 2:31 PM EST up reply actions
2 and a Half Men >>>>>>>> nothing.
"Human beings make life so interesting. Do you know, that in a universe so full of wonders, they have managed to invent boredom?" ~ Death
Stonehenge \m/
"I think not sucking is way more of an important thing to pay attention to first." -- Gabe Newell
“…. signing Prince Fielder or the Norfolk, Va.-born Cuddyer would go a long way toward giving the O’s instant credibility with their disillusioned fans.” Even the national media are too lazy to see how O’s fans really feel. Instant credibility? For real?
Not sure how Dan Duquette feels about Cuddyer but Buck’s definitely a big fan.
Kevin Gregg-"You obviously haven't acquired my taste for pitching yet"
I don't think Buck was being completely serious in that interview.
It was one of his ex-co-workers and it was a very friendly interview. However, the fact that of ALL the players in baseball, he mentions a mediocre FA whom the O’s would typically sign to a too-long-too-expensive contract.
Contrary to DCO'sfan, I am Jewish.
by J(O's)elskIL on Nov 13, 2011 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
Solid "O's!" during the national anthem at the Maryland game.
Best one ever though, I was at a soccer game in Guangzhou, China and heard someone yell “O’s!” from across the stadium at a random point during the Chinese national anthem. Never did track down who it was.
My fave was on the news
after Osama was killed and there was a mob outside the White house that broke into the national anthem. National TV, huge historical moment, and there it was.
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
I bet Freeman is still giving the same speech as he did when I was there 10 years ago.
In pep band we had a drinking game for Freeman speeches. We somehow found the perfect balance of “get drunk” and “don’t get liver poisoning”.
"So I said, 'Looks like they've finally got Ogea in the pen. I wonder if the glove fits.' I thought I was going to get fired." - Mike Flanagan, RIP
by Eat More Esskay on Nov 13, 2011 11:44 PM EST up reply actions
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