Monday Bird Droppings
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PrintOrioles' pitching can't match Twins' standard in loss | orioles.com: News
One day after being named the Twins' starting second baseman, Tsuyoshi Nishioka showed off his bat on Sunday afternoon, tallying two hits including an RBI triple in the Twins' 3-0 victory over the Orioles at Hammond Stadium.
Guthrie pleased with command in Orioles' 3-0 loss to Twins - baltimoresun.com
"After his last outing, likely Orioles Opening Day starter Jeremy Guthrie vowed to work on throwing more quality strikes. He said he felt that he accomplished that Sunday against the Minnesota Twins even though his final line wasn't overly impressive."
Orioles pitcher Brandon Erbe working to return from shoulder surgery - baltimoresun.com
"It's not fun sitting here and watching the other players get to do everything while you're kind of sidelined," Brandon Erbe said. "You just have to keep everything in your sights and understand that once you get better, you'll be able to do things hopefully better than before the surgery. It requires a lot of patience."
Orioles first base prospect Joe Mahoney - baltimoresun.com
"It's my first major league camp and I'm trying to keep my ears open and my mouth shut,'' he said. I just want to watch these guys. They've had long big-league careers and I hope to have one, too."
Orioles Insider: Lee out until at least Wednesday; Duchscherer will start Tuesday; Wieters fine
And did you know Zach Britton's brother is also in the Orioles' system. And his name is Buck. How cute.
Cesar Izturis took only a few moments to greet the man who replaced him at shortstop - baltimoresun.com
"[Cesar Izturis] said, 'Listen man, if you need anything, you come to me and you ask me,'" recalled J.J. Hardy. "He couldn't stress it enough. He said, 'Don't feel like you can't come talk to me, don't think I'm mad at you for coming here. I know what my role is.' "
Orioles spring training: Reliever Jeremy Accardo 'couldn't be happier' to be with Orioles - baltimoresun.com
"I'm happy to get a new, fresh start, a fresh look, a fresh mindset. I think I stumbled into something pretty special here," Jeremy Accardo said. "It's one of the better camps I've been in, some of the best coaches I've ever been around. The players, everybody gets along from top to bottom. Hopefully, I can be part of something special."
ON Top 50 Prospects – #34: Michael Ohlman
"Despite knocking just two balls out of the park throughout all of 2010, Michael Ohlman still has the bat speed and power potential to grow into a true 30+ home run hitter."
Steve Melewski: Higher expectations: Brian Matusz or Manny Machado?
You know, I'd be fine with co-MVPs of the 2015 World Series, myself.
School of Roch: VandenHurk struggles with control
Rick VandenHurk not only lost his title of "Hardest Orioles' Last Name To Spell Consistently Correctly" on this team over the winter, he may soon be out of a job if his performances don't improve.
Jake Fox Making All-Out Bid to Stick with Orioles Heading North - NESN.com
"The Red Sox carried a 4-3 lead into the bottom of the ninth inning at Sarasota on Saturday. With one out, Jake Fox, a super utility type hoping to stick with the major league roster, hammered an offering from Boston righty Matt Fox (no known relation) to tie it. The game ended in a 4-4 tie, which means nothing to the teams, but the blast could mean plenty to Fox. He is 6-for-12 with three home runs in just five games with Baltimore this spring."
Jones ready for big year in center field - CSN Baltimore
Adam Jones' isn't trying to hear about this year being an important year for him. "Every year is important," Jones said. "If you decline or increase your play, that’s setting you up for the next season. If you go out and tank it, you might not have a job."
Thomas Boswell - After 13-year drought, excitement finally surrounds the Orioles
"All of a sudden, you have a one-through-nine American League East lineup," said MacPhail on Sunday. "Last year, Mark Reynolds had an off year (with 32 homers and 85 RBI), but he would have still led our team in homers and RBI. This year, he'll probably bat seventh or eighth for us. To have somebody that dangerous that far down in the lineup, that's quite a change."
Weaver's Tantrum: Spring Training History
"In the past 13 years the Orioles have recorded seven .500 or better records in the Grapefruit League. During the corresponding regular seasons? You know."
twO lists - the wayward O
One list is who will be on the Opening Day roster. The other? Why Spring Training is better than the regular season.
Roar from 34: Hope Springs Eternal - Jim Palmer's comeback attempt (1991)
A look back at Cakes' ill-fated attempt to come back to the Orioles.
Impressions from Today's Game & Luke Scott - Oriole Post
Great photos from Saturday's game included.
This Week In Twitter: February 27 – March 5 ( duh, #winning) - Eutaw Street Hooligans
And I have a new favorite weekly Orioles feature. Man, wish I'd thought of this first!
Spring Training Updates: Week 1 - Dempey's Army
Because it would be pretty tough to do a Week 4 review right now.
Orioles Card "O" the Day: Garrett Atkins, 2010 Topps 206 #68
Just in case you had a great weekend, here's a reminder it's Monday.
2011 Orioles Projections: Bench - Camden Crazies
Daniel Moroz takes a look at what the Orioles bench could look like. It's guessing it will be wood, probably painted green, and and will have lots of bubblegum under the seats, and some other stuff you probably don't want to touch. Daniel, for some reason, decides to focus on which players will be sitting on it. (ED. NOTE: Now with new, corrected link!)
Just Being Buck Part IV: The Line-Up " Birds Watcher | A Baltimore Orioles Blog
Birds Watcher predicts a lineup that, well, most of us paying a lot of attention to the Orioles have been predicting. But here are some reasons why Adam Jones should be hitting 6th. Although I'm not sold on Mark Reynolds at 7th.
They came and went so fast and so regularly that sometimes we didn't even learn their Open Threads. Truth is, after a while, we sort of avoided gettin' to know them.
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Am I seriously supposed to believe
that Reynolds will be batting 7th or 8th in this lineup?
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Mar 7, 2011 7:04 AM EST via mobile reply actions
he’ll hit a fucking 3 run homer so those fucking fleas don’t get pick off the fucking bases
by thewaywardO on Mar 7, 2011 7:47 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Natty Boh to be on tap at Camden Yards this season
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-natty-boh-camden-yards-20110306,0,419738.story
They don't have to be good. They just have to be there. - EME
Make it 2 bucks at the ballpark
now THAT would be news worthy.
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
Although, upon further thought...
I actually kind of agree with prohibitive pricing on alcohol at stadiums, at least until they start doing something about overly-drunken douches.
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
As much as I like the drankin' I gotta agree
There are way too many blacked out college kids and rednecks at O’s games. And the ushers NEVER do anything about it. Of course, I was one of those blacked out kids five years ago. But I never stumbled around the stadium, stole seats in the front row and stood up screaming the whole time, or cursed in front of kids like I’ve seen happen time and time again at OPACY.
"No Atlantis is too underwater or fictional!"
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Mar 7, 2011 9:10 AM EST up reply actions
That was me about 2 years ago and I dont plan on changing anytime soon, save the fact I live in Dallas now, BUT
they (we) are gonna drink, whether the stadium is making a buck (or 7) on it or not. It is more on the ticket scanners to prevent people sneaking stuff in. I did it and still will, until they catch me.
You cant spell POOP without O's
Drink to your hearts content
Just don’t ruin everybody else’s experience. I don’t care if people are drunk. Just have a bit of self control.
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
this
"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law
by Reddrummer9187 on Mar 7, 2011 6:07 PM EST up reply actions
drunk people at a baseball game and self control you say?
I’ll believe it when I see it.
Get 'em.
you are NOT a beautiful or unique snowflake.
Music City Miracles Hall Of Fame, Class of 2010
by danielreese05 on Mar 7, 2011 6:08 PM EST up reply actions
Well... I wasn't in the front row, per se...
"You can always tell Yankees fans by the total vacancy which occupies the space where most other people have faces." - J. K. O'Toole (paraphrased)
by Eat More Esskay on Mar 7, 2011 11:21 AM EST up reply actions
So true (and I apologize in advance for the long story, I'll try to give a condensed version)
And the ushers NEVER do anything about it.
Last year, My wife and I went to a game with a group of friends. In the seats behind us, a group of 18ish year olds were, for some stupid reason, continuously lighting incense. My wife has pretty bad asthma and politely asked them to stop. I was sitting on the other end of the group at the time and didn’t really know what was going on, she was sitting with the girls, I was with the guys. Anyway, after she asked them to stop, they started calling her an asshole and being being loud and obnoxious about it. My wife got the ushers, who got a police escort to take them out of their seats.
Justice served, right? Not so fast. A little while later, we happen to see the same group of kids being escorted to seats a few rows back on the 3rd base line, and after they sit down, they looked up in our direction flipping us off.
My wife spent the rest of the game talking to ushers, security, and some lady who was I guess the head of security, and they refused to do anything about it. She missed almost the entire game while they took her around to talk to different people, all of them basically telling her “deal with it”.
My mom has some connections to the Orioles through work and eventually they gave us a refund for our tickets (student night, the tickets were cheap and we didn’t even care, it was just ridiculous what we had to go through) but my wife swore she’d never go to another O’s game. Well we’ll be there at the home opener so I guess she’s over it.
lol drunks
In October, it set an initial run of 300 kegs and pre-sold it to 80 locations in Maryland, Warren told The Sun in early February. Since then, the company had to approve an emergency shipment of 600 extra kegs this week just to satisfy those 80 locations.
Sorry 'bout that.
Feel better buddy. But wait…isn’t getting drunk fun? Why the “ugh”?
Scientists believe that the first human being to live 150 years has already been born. I believe I am that human being.
Far be it from me to contribute to the delinquency of a minor, but..
drinking is loads of fun. It’s the part that happens after the drinking has ended that is the opposite of that.
"Duff Gardens, HURRAH!"
Don't worry, I've deduced that from conversations here.
So is drunk the incorrect word? Don’t you mean hangover?
Sorry for my naivety.
Scientists believe that the first human being to live 150 years has already been born. I believe I am that human being.
Well, drunk / hungover, it's hyperbole either way.
The long and the short of it is that upon waking and trekking to work this morn’ I still felt rather shitty, despite spending the majority of Sunday recuperating, by sprawling about the couch playing iPod games.
But, as to your point, yes, drunk would be an incorrect term, for it would require alcohol still be present in my system. A hangover is the body’s response to alcohol leaving the system. And the lesson to take from all this is: don’t spend Saturday afternoons and nights in jazz clubs drinking copious amounts of Dogfishhead 90 min I.P.A.
"Duff Gardens, HURRAH!"
You lost me at the last sentence, but other than that, I get it.
For the record, I don’t need to be hungover to feel shitty and want to play iPod games (still have to beat Angry Birds). My dad tried to explain getting drunk to me. He said that while you’re drunk, you feel amazing, but after it you feel like you hit your head on the asphalt… hard.
Scientists believe that the first human being to live 150 years has already been born. I believe I am that human being.
Yeah, my brain is fried still; and I don't drink coffee so I don't really make any sense much before noon anyway
But, yes, being in the midst of a drunken frenzy is quite enjoyable. After-effects can vary though. Sometimes there are debilitating headaches, other times there is what I refer to as ‘sour-stomach’ where you just can’t manage to eat anything. That is the worst, in my opinion.
"Duff Gardens, HURRAH!"
That sucks.
Well again, feel better. Try to get through the day!
Scientists believe that the first human being to live 150 years has already been born. I believe I am that human being.
90 minute? rolling somewhere with a 4 pack is a little odd. higher alcohol or not.
You cant spell POOP without O's
A lot of a beers with high alcohol content come in 4 packs.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Mar 7, 2011 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
for me, if im going somewhere with a 4 pack, it means one of 2 things:
I’ve drank 2 already or 4 is all i could carry in my stupor
You cant spell POOP without O's
by matman008 on Mar 7, 2011 11:25 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It was on tap, actually.
"Duff Gardens, HURRAH!"
by PBR me ASAP! on Mar 7, 2011 11:20 AM EST up reply actions
Two games today and one is televised
I just got really excited when I saw that.
"I believe in Earl Weaver's 'Big Inning Theory of Baseball.' The game was created by a Boog Powell three-run shot. You can look it up."
by Emperor Lrrr on Mar 7, 2011 8:22 AM EST via mobile reply actions
vs BOS at 1:05, vs NYY at 7:05 on MASN
As far as I can tell, no broadcast of any kind for the 1:05 game.
"Don't be intimidated by other teams. You guys got bubble gum cards, too. Let's go." - Buck Showalter
Tons of links today, nice work.
Cesar’s a stand up guy. I hope he shows Brendan Harris the same courtesy when he beats him out for the utility role.
"No Atlantis is too underwater or fictional!"
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Mar 7, 2011 9:01 AM EST reply actions
OT: iPhone game
Started playing a new game called “Tiny Wings” yesterday on the iPhone.
6-8 hours passed and then my battery died and brought me back to reality.
In any case, it’s .99 but I found it to be a wildly entertaining mindless game and give it my recommendation.
I badly need new iPod games.
Do you guys have any recommendations (besides this one)?
Scientists believe that the first human being to live 150 years has already been born. I believe I am that human being.
Doodle Jump and Angry Birds of course
I like mindless games with fun graphics…
by Wieters Wieners on Mar 7, 2011 9:38 AM EST up reply actions
I have Angry Birds... but I'm still trying to beat it.
I’m concentrating on that but I still want a change of pace.
Scientists believe that the first human being to live 150 years has already been born. I believe I am that human being.
3bot, iSlash, FunWithDeath, Cat Physics
have all been fun & free recently.
recommend AppMiner to see what’s on sale.
"Ohhh it's baad" - E. Smith
Thanks, but I don't paying for apps either.
Scientists believe that the first human being to live 150 years has already been born. I believe I am that human being.
Haha have that too!
Scientists believe that the first human being to live 150 years has already been born. I believe I am that human being.
You should jail break your iPhone and download a App called Installous which lets you download any App in the App Store for free. Extremely illegal, but I did this over the weekend and have been having a blast with it.
"If only Flacco could put up numbers similar to Matt Ryan, or maybe just improve his stats year-to-year, he wouldn’t seem like such a wasted draft pick. It’s as if a young quarterback needs to put up better stats in his first three years than nearly every other quarterback to play in the NFL to justify a first round pick." - Amp
I've always been really paranoid about jailbreaking my iPod
It’s probably irrational (this isn’t 1984), but I’m still scared.
Scientists believe that the first human being to live 150 years has already been born. I believe I am that human being.
ive done it numerous times
its amazingly safe and completely reversable.
"I don't have an on-deck circle for ideas. It's just 'Batter up!!' Even though they're bad" - Mike Birbiglia
by Parkinglotninja on Mar 7, 2011 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
Do you have to be pretty tech savvy to perform this.
I’m ready to take the plunge.
Also, will I lose all my stuff if I do this (assuming I haven’t backed up all photos etc).
by Wieters Wieners on Mar 7, 2011 10:56 AM EST up reply actions
i think im about ready to do it too
How secure is it? Do I now have to worry about malware and protecting my data if I do it?
Yeah, I've heard about it a hundred times
I actually really want to I just am not that tech savvy (beyond normal day-to-day skills).
Any advice anyone?
by Wieters Wieners on Mar 7, 2011 11:08 AM EST up reply actions
its really simple
id back up before you do it so you can restore if you decide you dont want it anymore.
if you are running 4.2 firmware i recommend using greenp0ison to do it. takes about 10 minutes. very very simple.
you wont lose anything at all.
its very secure, even though its jailbroken its still an apple product so malware and virus are not a worry. i havent seen anything of the like i actually have mine jailbroken right now with a location faker so i can watch the os games in at bat 2011 without blackouts
"I don't have an on-deck circle for ideas. It's just 'Batter up!!' Even though they're bad" - Mike Birbiglia
by Parkinglotninja on Mar 7, 2011 11:15 AM EST up reply actions
All I did was google “how to jail break an iPhone 3G” and it gave me a good step by step break down of how to do it.
"If only Flacco could put up numbers similar to Matt Ryan, or maybe just improve his stats year-to-year, he wouldn’t seem like such a wasted draft pick. It’s as if a young quarterback needs to put up better stats in his first three years than nearly every other quarterback to play in the NFL to justify a first round pick." - Amp
Good work
I just wanted some information from someone or people I trust. I don’t want to screw around with some website’s instructions that I can’t validate and get my phone bricked.
by Wieters Wieners on Mar 7, 2011 11:28 AM EST up reply actions
I’ll always help someone out who has a fascination with Matt Wieters’ genitalia…
"If only Flacco could put up numbers similar to Matt Ryan, or maybe just improve his stats year-to-year, he wouldn’t seem like such a wasted draft pick. It’s as if a young quarterback needs to put up better stats in his first three years than nearly every other quarterback to play in the NFL to justify a first round pick." - Amp
no, no, no...
his handle is CLEARLY a reference to the wieters army of dachsunds.
"the secret to a happy ending is knowing when to roll the credits"
by j.q. higgins on Mar 7, 2011 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
Something like that.
"If only Flacco could put up numbers similar to Matt Ryan, or maybe just improve his stats year-to-year, he wouldn’t seem like such a wasted draft pick. It’s as if a young quarterback needs to put up better stats in his first three years than nearly every other quarterback to play in the NFL to justify a first round pick." - Amp
Tilt to Live was my time killer yesterday. Throughly addictive, and worth the $2.99
"Duff Gardens, HURRAH!"
Not sure. I've never played Marble Madness.
Here’s a link to the game developer site of Tilt
"Duff Gardens, HURRAH!"
oh god, Marble Madness...
We had some “Classic Arcade Games” disc for the PS2 in college that probably cost like $10. For some reason getting the Marble Madness high score became one of the biggest games in the frat house, trailing only FIFA, Madden and Mariokart 64 in popularity.
"No Atlantis is too underwater or fictional!"
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Mar 7, 2011 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
im starting to think he doesnt exist
clever ruse andy! clever ruse!
"I don't have an on-deck circle for ideas. It's just 'Batter up!!' Even though they're bad" - Mike Birbiglia
by Parkinglotninja on Mar 7, 2011 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
How many games are we into spring training?
Not many. I don’t think we need to worry about anyone just yet.
Scientists believe that the first human being to live 150 years has already been born. I believe I am that human being.
what bothers me
is that we have seen guys playing power positions dealing with wrist and hand issues that drain their production substantially (especially into their 30s) and Lee seems to be dealing with that stuff on both hands and seems to be behind the schedule that everyone had hoped and is coming off surgery and his worst year and keeps hitting setbacks.
On the Andrew Scale of Worry, Lee is ticking up towards 4 or 5ish I’d say.
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I can see that...
But even though he’s behind schedule, I don’t see that as a reason to worry. As PBR said, if another week passes, I’ll start worrying. Spring training just began, maybe they’re just being cautious. There’s nothing wrong with that when we’re playing games that don’t matter.
Scientists believe that the first human being to live 150 years has already been born. I believe I am that human being.
I think for whatever reason
that I did not realize how far behind he was coming into Spring Training, and it’s raised a pretty big red flag for me.
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How far behind is he?
I think that’s quite important.
Scientists believe that the first human being to live 150 years has already been born. I believe I am that human being.
Well here's the other thing to consider though
lots of veteran hitters really don’t care at all about spring training – it’s mostly for the pitchers and the young guys, so I wouldn’t worry that much about him being behind. I’d just worry about the injury not actually going away.
I am eating you, motherfucker. You cannot hurt me. - PhilR8
What's the range on that scale?
I’m not worried for a variety of reasons (roughly in order of importance):
a) He’s repeatedly said he feels fine but they’re holding him off the field to be safe.
b) I wasn’t expecting a return to his mid 2000s numbers in the first place
c) If he can’t go we’ve got a perfectly decent backup plan, which is move Luuuuke to 1st and then give everyone’s two favorite O’s, Moldy and Pie, more playing time.
d) This is stretching it out farther than ST, but if he doesn’t perform this year it’s no big deal since it’s only a 1 year deal. The organization has money to spend so I’m totally okay with them taking flyers on guys like Vlad and Lee. There’s no downside (not sold on them hindering player development).
"No Atlantis is too underwater or fictional!"
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Mar 7, 2011 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
What's Reimold deal with 1B?
He got some time there at Norfolk at some point right? I’d be into sending him to First over Luke simply because he’s 4 inches taller. If he’s not too big of a lummox to play in the infield that is.
The game ball. Thanks. Roger. I'll put this with my collection of personal achievements. I mean, not right next to the good shit, but still.
if he's not too big of a lummox to play the outfield...
he should be fine at first.
he played cf in college, i believe.
"the secret to a happy ending is knowing when to roll the credits"
by j.q. higgins on Mar 7, 2011 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
He played 30 games there last year in AAA I think
first time in pro ball. I haven’t heard how he fared.
They don't have to be good. They just have to be there. - EME
yes, but...
more moldy?
i’m guessing he has a mild case of tendinitis.
"the secret to a happy ending is knowing when to roll the credits"
by j.q. higgins on Mar 7, 2011 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
im assuming moldy is reimold but where did it come from? why not reimy or something?
You cant spell POOP without O's
Because Moldy sounds cooler.
Plus then you can take it into further obscure derivatives, like calling him Penicillin. Because he is/was the cure for what ails us, you see.
"You can always tell Yankees fans by the total vacancy which occupies the space where most other people have faces." - J. K. O'Toole (paraphrased)
by Eat More Esskay on Mar 7, 2011 11:35 AM EST up reply actions
well hopefully...hes playing himself in and could be a good 4th outfielder/first baseman
whether that is starting 1B or not is yet to be seen…damn you Lee
You cant spell POOP without O's
The team certainly has a bit of a germanic trend going on lately
Wieters, Reimold, Durchensherernerstermeister….
by SkinsOsTerps on Mar 7, 2011 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
Too bad we just got rid of Toersten von Wigglenbacher
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Mar 7, 2011 11:51 AM EST up reply actions
Not yet. But if he gets pushed back into next week, then yes.
"Duff Gardens, HURRAH!"
by PBR me ASAP! on Mar 7, 2011 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
Starting to. It's beginning to feel like B-Rob 2010.
"I believe in Earl Weaver's 'Big Inning Theory of Baseball.' The game was created by a Boog Powell three-run shot. You can look it up."
by Emperor Lrrr on Mar 7, 2011 10:41 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
This is the reason
why I’m worrying a week or two early. Last year, I told myself not to worry about Brian and the outcome was very, very bad. Not that my worry has any impact on the outcome, but y’knowwhatimsaying.
Like a bad, suave dude. You know what I'm sayin'. COOL. SC 7/24/08
by 33 on Mar 7, 2011 11:35 AM EST up reply actions
Absolutely
but hoping that they’re just being overly conservative with him because of the sensitivity of wrist injuries.
I am eating you, motherfucker. You cannot hurt me. - PhilR8
the thing that's funny to me
we knew he was injured last year and that he had surgery in the off-season, but before we signed him I never heard one thing about him not being ready for ST.
They don't have to be good. They just have to be there. - EME
I hate to say I told you so
but…
Get 'em.
you are NOT a beautiful or unique snowflake.
Music City Miracles Hall Of Fame, Class of 2010
by danielreese05 on Mar 7, 2011 5:51 PM EST up reply actions
saw this tidbit over on Athletics Nation
The post is about things in the 2011 Bill James handbook:
“There are some funny factoids I learned, such as that in 2010 Vlad Guerrero got thrown out on the bases 12 times, and is in Bill James’ words clearly the worst base runner in baseball.”
Like a bad, suave dude. You know what I'm sayin'. COOL. SC 7/24/08
thusly killing rallies.
"the secret to a happy ending is knowing when to roll the credits"
by j.q. higgins on Mar 7, 2011 11:52 AM EST up reply actions
well hopefully no more juan samuel sending runners when they have NO shot.
You cant spell POOP without O's
Why Bill James no respec' Melmo?
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
Wow, Fashawn + Evidence was super dope.
HEY B-MORE PEOPLE!!! Troy from Community is going to be in Baltimore on his comedy / music tour in April!
You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling. Dr. Jones expected numbers in 2011, 30 hr, 60 walks .304/.367/.509.
by WestcoastO'sFan on Mar 7, 2011 12:05 PM EST reply actions
I saw that. It's not too expensive. I may stop by
"No Atlantis is too underwater or fictional!"
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Mar 7, 2011 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
Last night I watched Match Point
it caught me flat-footed. Really, really, really unexpectedly great. It’s remarkable how many times I can watch the same basic plot devices, but yet do them well and it becomes something more.
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oh, but...
scarlett johansson is awful.
i did enjoy it, though.
"the secret to a happy ending is knowing when to roll the credits"
by j.q. higgins on Mar 7, 2011 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
even if you don't like any particular actor
(and I haven’t seen a Scarlet Johansson movie that I didn’t enjoy – which covers all of 3 movies now) that gets balanced out by the great, ubiquitous Brian Cox, no?
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The Island?
Actually… that one was kind of a guilty pleasure for me.
"You can always tell Yankees fans by the total vacancy which occupies the space where most other people have faces." - J. K. O'Toole (paraphrased)
by Eat More Esskay on Mar 7, 2011 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
Micheal Bay
Disgusting director
You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling. Dr. Jones expected numbers in 2011, 30 hr, 60 walks .304/.367/.509.
by WestcoastO'sFan on Mar 7, 2011 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
this article kinda redeems him for me in terms of the transformers series
http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/07/director-transformers-2-was-crap/
"I don't have an on-deck circle for ideas. It's just 'Batter up!!' Even though they're bad" - Mike Birbiglia
by Parkinglotninja on Mar 7, 2011 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
Meh, if it isn't working don't make the movie.
He still made Transformers 1… turrible film.
You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling. Dr. Jones expected numbers in 2011, 30 hr, 60 walks .304/.367/.509.
by WestcoastO'sFan on Mar 7, 2011 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
true... Transformers 1 was pretty bad
but transformers 2 was unwatchable. I only made it about 20mins in before I turned it off. I’ve never gotten up to turn off a movie before. Fall asleep, yes.
But... But...
He demands things to be AWESOME!
"No Atlantis is too underwater or fictional!"
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Mar 7, 2011 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
I don't know how anyone can watch
a trailer for a Michael Bay movie and be all like “Oh yeah, I’d like to see that”.
FROG SAYS PROTECT HOME
by Andrew_G on Mar 7, 2011 12:35 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
drugs...
lots of drugs.
…i’m told.
"the secret to a happy ending is knowing when to roll the credits"
by j.q. higgins on Mar 7, 2011 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
Not even
That would make transformers like a 5 hour shitfeast instead of a 2 hour one.
You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling. Dr. Jones expected numbers in 2011, 30 hr, 60 walks .304/.367/.509.
by WestcoastO'sFan on Mar 7, 2011 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
question was just about trailers, now.
"the secret to a happy ending is knowing when to roll the credits"
by j.q. higgins on Mar 7, 2011 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
maybe if you slow down his trailers to 2 hours
it turns into something incredibly beautiful, like when someone slowed down the 3 minutes of John Williams’ Jurassic Park theme to an hour-long aural symphony.
FROG SAYS PROTECT HOME
I literally rec'd this
You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling. Dr. Jones expected numbers in 2011, 30 hr, 60 walks .304/.367/.509.
by WestcoastO'sFan on Mar 7, 2011 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
I like that movie
Plus ScarJo was pretty…um….hot in it.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
oh, sure...
like i said, i did enjoy it. maybe the awfulness of scarlett johannson (and for that matter, jonathan rhys myers) is a device?
brian cox is always pretty great.
"the secret to a happy ending is knowing when to roll the credits"
by j.q. higgins on Mar 7, 2011 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
I actually wasn't a fan
I remember all the characters just seeming unnecessarily cruel to me. Its been a while though, maybe i need to watch it again.
I'm going to set up a yahoo Tourney pick 'em on Sunday after the selection
For those of you interested CCers.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
herrs peanut butter filled pretlez are incredible!
that is all.
"I don't have an on-deck circle for ideas. It's just 'Batter up!!' Even though they're bad" - Mike Birbiglia
by Parkinglotninja on Mar 7, 2011 12:51 PM EST reply actions
wow i mean pretzels.
damn little work keyboard.
"I don't have an on-deck circle for ideas. It's just 'Batter up!!' Even though they're bad" - Mike Birbiglia
by Parkinglotninja on Mar 7, 2011 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
trader joe's...
makes great pb filled pretzels and the choco covered ones are like crack.
"the secret to a happy ending is knowing when to roll the credits"
by j.q. higgins on Mar 7, 2011 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
Get 'em!
Both of these products are amazing. I feel like I could nearly subsist on a combination of the two.
"You can always tell Yankees fans by the total vacancy which occupies the space where most other people have faces." - J. K. O'Toole (paraphrased)
by Eat More Esskay on Mar 7, 2011 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
we can even distinguish...
b/w the salted and unsalted pb filled pretzel nuggets.
pretty damn good.
"the secret to a happy ending is knowing when to roll the credits"
My comments are getting marked as read automatically
annoying. Happening to anyone else?
They don't have to be good. They just have to be there. - EME
I just got one that said "You are not allowed to post to this thread"
then a warning came up saying I cant say anything homophobic…not that theres anything wrong with that
You cant spell POOP without O's
That's because I sent you a warning
for saying something inappropriate. I’ve deleted it.
They don't have to be good. They just have to be there. - EME
ah, so it was
although it sounded like you were paraphrasing and it rubbed me the wrong way, so I deleted it. No worries.
They don't have to be good. They just have to be there. - EME
AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT THAT SIGNATURE STRIP WHILE YOU'RE AT IT MISTER!!!!
by Wieters Wieners on Mar 7, 2011 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
New front page post
for the game today that’s not being broadcast anywhere
http://www.camdenchat.com/2011/3/7/2034495/gamethread-orioles-red-sox-1-05-pm
They don't have to be good. They just have to be there. - EME
And we get to see Zach Britton, right?
"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
Yup!
Here are the lineups:
Brian Roberts 2B
Nick Markakis RF
Luke Scott 1B
Vladimir Guerrero DH
Mark Reynolds 3B
Adam Jones CF
Felix Pie LF
Matt Wieters C
J.J. Hardy SS
Derek Jeter, SS
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Andruw Jones, DH
Justin Maxwell, LF
Greg Golson, CF
Melky Mesa, RF
Austin Romine, C
They don't have to be good. They just have to be there. - EME
i pre-ordered mine so I could get the free month of mlb.tv
amazon is supposed to have it to me tomorrow
mine says shipping soon too
I’m guessing they can’t technically say the game has shipped if it isn’t out yet.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=200180350
Maybe they have local partners so they can ship items out tomorrow and still get them to us in the evening
Did you get the fanct mlb the show controller?
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
And you believed them....
Ask me how that worked out for Black Ops sometime.
"Don't be intimidated by other teams. You guys got bubble gum cards, too. Let's go." - Buck Showalter
How did that turn out for you?
If you are ashamed to stand by your colors, you had better seek another flag. ~Author Unknown
Well it left a facility in Delaware at 3PM
and still lists tomorrow as the delivery date. So we’ll see. I don’t have a lot of time to play tomorrow anyway, so Wednesday would be alright.
If MD can beat shitty NC State on Thursday...
We’ll take on the Pukies Friday night 7pm.
Plan accordingly.
i dont like missing a terp game and it is a friday night game so im glad they wont be playing then
You cant spell POOP without O's
And I know, I know… they’ve been horrible blah blah blah… they could lose to NC State blah blah blah… they’ll get blown out by Duke blah blah blah
by Wieters Wieners on Mar 7, 2011 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
I thought NC State was a big time ACC tourney threat?
haven’t they been to the final four 3 out of the past 5 or something like that? maybe I’m thinking of someone else, I don’t really follow the ACC very well.
Get 'em.
you are NOT a beautiful or unique snowflake.
Music City Miracles Hall Of Fame, Class of 2010
by danielreese05 on Mar 7, 2011 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
Quick Question:
I’ve had FIOS internet for a long time and love it. But I’ve also had DIRECTV for a long time and LOVE it as well.
I’m considering switching to FIOS television though because of the convenience and ability to save a bunch with their “bundle deals”.
Do any of you or anyone you know use FIOS as their provider and what is your/their opinion of it.
Thanks
no complaints really
never used DIRECTV, but much better than comcast.
Not to sound like a fanboy, but sort of felt like going from a pc to a mac with how the on-screen guide and DVR options are set-up. Much more intuitive and better looking.
Wish they offered Fuel channel in HD though.
Do you do the bundle deal?
$99 TV/Internet/Phone?
I’m just so comfortable and used to the DIRECTV as I’ve had it for years. Its gonna be irritating relearning all the subtleties of the different menus.
Oh well, I think it’ll be worth it. Does it pause for a could seconds while “channel surfing”.
Thats the worst part about DIRECTV.. takes forever to “flip around”.
by Wieters Wieners on Mar 7, 2011 1:56 PM EST up reply actions
just internet and TV
Usually with bundle deals, the discount is only for the first 6 months and we’ve had it for 3 years so I think our bill is like $125 after taxes and fees.
Yeah, its a 12-month deal.
But I currently pay about $85/month for basic Directv with TiVo and then another $55 approx. for the FIOS intenet. So I’m pretty sure I’d be saving money and adding the landline (allowing me to reduce my wife’s minutes as she’s home all day).
by Wieters Wieners on Mar 7, 2011 2:02 PM EST up reply actions
I've never had any problems with lag time while channel surfing.
The only issue I’ve ever had with FiOS is the sound dropping out for a few seconds, occasionally.
And, like Brek, my bill comes to about $125 once the taxes are added on.
"Duff Gardens, HURRAH!"
Do you have the Triple Play bundle or just the Double Play?
by Wieters Wieners on Mar 7, 2011 2:05 PM EST up reply actions
They'll be here next Tuesday, March 15th...
So long Directv…
by Wieters Wieners on Mar 7, 2011 2:48 PM EST up reply actions
I love it.
And I have a really crappy TV but the picture quality improved drastically when we switched from DirecTV to FiOS.
Scientists believe that the first human being to live 150 years has already been born. I believe I am that human being.
FIOS tv is pretty great
I had cablevision before, which was good, but FIOS is noticably better.
The one drawback is they hit you with more little tiny fees here and there than other companies (at least more than Cablevision), but the bundle deals are ok, so it’s not a huge deal.
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
Zibikowski wants to get in the ring with Ochocinco?
I’d pay as much as I pay for Ravens games to see that.
"No Atlantis is too underwater or fictional!"
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Mar 7, 2011 3:02 PM EST reply actions
Mac Miller this Friday at Bourbon Street
anybody? anybody?
Get 'em.
you are NOT a beautiful or unique snowflake.
Music City Miracles Hall Of Fame, Class of 2010
NOBODY! NOBODY!
You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling. Dr. Jones expected numbers in 2011, 30 hr, 60 walks .304/.367/.509.
by WestcoastO'sFan on Mar 7, 2011 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
clearly
damn shame, should be a good show.
Get 'em.
you are NOT a beautiful or unique snowflake.
Music City Miracles Hall Of Fame, Class of 2010
by danielreese05 on Mar 8, 2011 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
(cough) no it wont (cough)
haha, kidding, we all have our tastes
You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling. Dr. Jones expected numbers in 2011, 30 hr, 60 walks .304/.367/.509.
by WestcoastO'sFan on Mar 8, 2011 1:30 AM EST up reply actions
wait up...
thorne is the announcer in 2k11?
"the secret to a happy ending is knowing when to roll the credits"
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