Sunday Bird Droppings
by Stacey on Jan 15, 2012 9:34 AM EST
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Are you ready for some football? After an exciting game in San Francisco, I didn't even bother watching most of the Denver-New England game. So much for Tebow Time.
It's again a light day for O's news, enjoy these two links and Go Ravens!
Camden Depot: Orioles sign Yoshihiro Doi to a Minor League Deal
Some info on the latest minor-league signing.
School of Roch: Orioles purchase Fatse's contract from independent team
I'm glad I didn't grow up with the last name Fatse.
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No more College bowls, Tebow, or fantasy football. Slowly we are going to have to return to either talking baseball or inventing things to talk about (IE Hottie Brackets).
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
This bays-ball (sp?) sounds interesting. Do you have a newsletter?
I'd put it this way; if an offense is a sugar cookie, on base percentage is the pastry part of the cookie, power is the icing, and baserunning is like the jimmies that they sprinkle onto the icing. - Bill James
by J(O's)elskIL on Jan 15, 2012 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
Duquette: "Yoshihiro Doi - I choose You!"
Asian Free Agents
So, so racist
but funny none the less
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
wow apologies if racism was taken from it
I was making a play off yesterday’s headline that duquette wanted the entire asian market.
Not bad racism, funny racism!
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
ah, if it helps I was tempted
to use the same graphic for former cubs :-P
Best cheesesteaks in Philly?
I’m on a day trip.
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Jan 15, 2012 12:51 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Preferably no cheese whiz.
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Jan 15, 2012 12:52 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, cheese whiz is gross
Honestly, the best cheesesteaks are not the grotesque kind they make in Philly.
I'd have to agree,
But when in Rome…
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Jan 15, 2012 1:11 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Lol
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Jan 15, 2012 1:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I was always told to go to Jim's
"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 Jan 15, 2012 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
What part of the city are you gonna be in?
I’d skip Pat’s and Geno’s, which are pretty much just tourist traps, and go with Jim’s if you want something thats still a classic. And don’t overlook the cheese whiz. It sounds gross, but its really an intergral part. Slices of cheese don’t melt and coat the steak the same way cheese whiz does.
Independence hall area.
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Jan 15, 2012 1:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Then yeah, Jim's would be best
its the closest well-known place. 4th and South. I’d say walkable, but its so cold today.
Jims it is. Thanks.
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Jan 15, 2012 1:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I think Pat’s vs. Geno’s is fun to go and taste-test if you’re looking for something stupid to do (or something to do when you’re drunk, but neither one is great in my opinion. I like Abner’s in university city and Dallesandro’s in Roxborough (used to win “best of Philly” but I think is under new ownership from my good old days), but you won’t be anywhere near them. My favorite place was the skyline on Market, which wasn’t well-known and is now closed anyway.
I’ve heard Jim’s is better than Pat’s and Geno’s, though I’ve never been there, and it’s by far the closest to old city of the well-known places.
By recommendations on what we should see today?
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Jan 15, 2012 1:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I've honestly never done much of the tourist-y stuff in Philly, so i'm not really sure
Beyond the obvious spots like Independence Hall and and the Liberty Bell, the Constitution Center is probably a safe bet. I’ve been to a couple of events there, but never actually seen the exhibits. Theres a big visitor center right on Independence Mall that could probably point you in the right direction.
I think the museum at the constitution center is worth seeing if you have time (if you haven’t been to it, though, don’t sacrifice Independence Hall/walking around the historic section.) If you want to see the historic district, I think the walking tours that leave from the visitors’ center are really educational.
I always say I’m going to get the Mutter Museum (at the American College of Physicians. Lots of medical oddities and history of medicine stuff. Einstein’s brain is on display there) but it’s off the beaten path a little bit from the tourist stuff and I never make it.
I lived 2 blocks from the Mutter Museum for 3 years
and still somehow never found the time to go inside.
Jim's, with whiz
If you don’t get whiz, it’s not a Philly cheesesteak
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
My favorite place actually makes its own cheddar beer sauce with a sly fox ale.
but its not really convenient to where K&B is. Either way, liquid cheese is really important.
The Giants- Ravens superbowl is going to make it really akward around here.
When Andino finally emerged, he looked up at the Red Sox fans filing out. "I just wanted to see them go," he says
by WestcoastO'sFan on Jan 15, 2012 1:22 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
You're gonna be so sad when they get crushed by the Packers later
by kba26 on Jan 15, 2012 1:23 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Ahahahahahaha...
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
by daveh873 on Jan 15, 2012 8:06 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
The fix is in
It’s going to be a Harbaugh vs. Harbaugh Super Bowl.
"Work fast. Throw strikes. Change speeds." Ray Miller
Wow. That's the first time I've ever heard of Yankton, SD outside of the show Deadwood.
He praised my creativity, though he spoke sarcastically...
bahahaha...
some of my family is from those parts. we have old state championship hoops tourney programs w/ tom brokaw on the yankton bucks.
"Three thousand years of beautiful tradition,from Moses to Sandy Koufax,YOU'RE GODDAMN RIGHT I'M LIVING IN THE FUCKING PAST!"- Walter Sobchak
by j.q. higgins on Jan 15, 2012 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
Huh...very cool.
He praised my creativity, though he spoke sarcastically...
by PBR me ASAP! on Jan 15, 2012 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
Kba, props for the Jim's recommendation.
Went with wiz, sweet peppers, and onions. Divine.
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Jan 15, 2012 3:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions
see what i mean about the whiz?
On its own it seems gross, but once it gets worked into the sandwich it really brings everything together.
Jim's is great!
Always a big line, def. a fave.
by TerroristFistJab on Jan 15, 2012 4:13 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
The pictures on yelp look amazing.
Kevin Gregg-"You obviously haven't acquired my taste for pitching yet"
Well, I guess I deserved that
Made one, had it placed on the bun, then promptly knocked it onto the floor. Yay wasting food.
Congrats to the Ravens.
Hopefully Ed Reed gets better in time to beat the Pats.
When Andino finally emerged, he looked up at the Red Sox fans filing out. "I just wanted to see them go," he says
by WestcoastO'sFan on Jan 15, 2012 4:11 PM EST reply actions
I may be a Steelers fan
but I’m fully behind the Ravens next week. Fucking Chowdahs are too damn obnoxious.
He praised my creativity, though he spoke sarcastically...
Yeah, I hate the Patriots and Tom Brady
as much as I hate PHN and MFY. Please destroy them next week.
I'm an Eagles fan
I’ve seen them in one superbowl in my lifetime (I was alive in 81, but had no concept of the NFL), and they lost by 3 to a Patriots team that probably was illegally taping. I’ll never forgive those cheating bastards. Go Ravens.
Right...
The video taping is what did the Eagles in. I hope the Patriots drop 100 on someone while the imperial march plays in the background.
by TerroristFistJab on Jan 15, 2012 5:10 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Andy Reid vs. Belichick did the Eagles in…I admit that. But it was still a 3 point game. One first down is possibly the difference.
Just like I could say “Right….Jeffrey Maier is what did the Orioles in”, but we still still have our hatred, right?.
I blame Maier less than I do the umps...
That shall not be named. I just want to get an Eagles fan to acknowledge that the only reason they were in that game was because of DMac and TO. I can’t find anyone who looks at that era with anything less than disgust and that kinda sad.
by TerroristFistJab on Jan 15, 2012 5:52 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Speaking of the Imperial March
Ron Paul was evidently using it as his post NH primary intro music. I found that amusing.
He praised my creativity, though he spoke sarcastically...
by PBR me ASAP! on Jan 15, 2012 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
It makes sense...
As his campaign was being buoyed by internet types, but really, that was stupid.
by TerroristFistJab on Jan 15, 2012 5:53 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Orioles related....
I’ve got three extra passes for Saturday’s Fan Fest. Free to whomever wants them.
by TerroristFistJab on Jan 15, 2012 4:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Still deciding if I'm going to make the trek down there for it
Had a good time last year
He praised my creativity, though he spoke sarcastically...
by PBR me ASAP! on Jan 15, 2012 4:16 PM EST up reply actions
I think I'll go for a while...
See if DD announces any cringe-worthy vet signings.
by TerroristFistJab on Jan 15, 2012 5:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Is there any doubt that Johnny Damon will be wearing orange next season?
He praised my creativity, though he spoke sarcastically...
by PBR me ASAP! on Jan 15, 2012 5:10 PM EST up reply actions
Signs point to... Yes.
Especially since we don’t have a left-handed bat that can’t hit for power or play the field.
by TerroristFistJab on Jan 15, 2012 5:11 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Signs point to... Yes.
Especially since we don’t have a left-handed bat that can’t hit for power or play the field.
by TerroristFistJab on Jan 15, 2012 5:11 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
wait....
… are you saying signs point to yes?
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
by zknower on Jan 15, 2012 5:23 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
:shakes Magic 8 Ball:
Outlook Good
He praised my creativity, though he spoke sarcastically...
by PBR me ASAP! on Jan 15, 2012 5:25 PM EST up reply actions
I do not have free passes and haven't bought mine yet.
If this is still up for grabs, I may try to get with you and stake a claim on one.
"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 Jan 15, 2012 6:50 PM EST up reply actions
Sounds good to me...
Email at anlew82@gmail.com and we can figure something out.
by TerroristFistJab on Jan 15, 2012 9:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Sure can.
Email me and we go from there.
by TerroristFistJab on Jan 15, 2012 11:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
ooooh, sometimes I get a good feeling.
I’m off to watch this Giants – Packers game. I’ve got a good feeling the Giants are going to come away with a win, call me crazy.
When Andino finally emerged, he looked up at the Red Sox fans filing out. "I just wanted to see them go," he says
by WestcoastO'sFan on Jan 15, 2012 4:18 PM EST reply actions
you're crazy.
The Giants are planning to win by having their receivers all wear short sleeves to “get an edge”. Whoa, nelly !!
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
by zknower on Jan 15, 2012 4:42 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Do you like apples?
When Andino finally emerged, he looked up at the Red Sox fans filing out. "I just wanted to see them go," he says
by WestcoastO'sFan on Jan 15, 2012 6:13 PM EST up reply actions
.... and I eat major crow.
The Pack played like ass today, but the Giants took full advantage. What a dominant win!
Hats off to you, Westie and Daveh!
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
by zknower on Jan 15, 2012 7:45 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions 2 recs
Eh...."taking full advantage" is sorta pushing it.
They had it handed to them.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Jan 15, 2012 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
And Giants fans get far more insufferable when they win.
I thought they were bad when the Giants lost.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Jan 15, 2012 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
To some degree, yes.
But you can’t argue with all those 3rd down conversions.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
by zknower on Jan 15, 2012 7:53 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Fifty percent?
That’s nothing special. The Packers were 50 percent on third downs too.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Jan 15, 2012 7:57 PM EST up reply actions
I didn't see the converion rate
but it sure seemed the Giants coverted a lot of 3rd-and-longs.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
So why is that automatically on the Packers being bad
and not because the Giants did well?
You know what? I don’t even care why they won. Euphoria!
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
by daveh873 on Jan 15, 2012 8:05 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Because they didn't play well enough to win a game against an even halfway decent Packers team?
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Jan 15, 2012 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
Wow
keep the Haterade flowing… Those poor reigning superbowl champion, 15-1, top seeded Packers couldn’t get a break against the lowly, undeserving Giants (except for the blown Jennings fumble call, or the phantom “blow to the head”). We’re just so LUCKY!!!!
Do you ever take a step back and wonder how what you say actually looks? They beat the Packers in Lambeau, and most of the calls that were questionable were against the Giants. You don’t have to make excuses.
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
by daveh873 on Jan 15, 2012 9:32 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I still refuse to acknowledge...
The jints as anything other than lucky after watching my skins paste ’em. Twice! Should be an interesting ride from here on out. Hoping for a NY/NE rematch. We can call
It the Insuffera-Bowl.
by TerroristFistJab on Jan 15, 2012 9:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Seriously
Like the year the O’s swept the Phils and Philly won the WS!!! So lucky!!! I mean, that was THREE wins!
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
16 v 162
The Giants did what they had to, that’s it. The Ravens also got “lucky”, usually your QB starting out a Tebow-esque 4-12 doesn’t bode well, but they still won.
by TerroristFistJab on Jan 15, 2012 10:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
You must be used to the taste by this point, no?
:P
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
congrats on taking down lambeau again
i’m looking forward to a rematch of super bowl 35.
or a harbaugh bowl rematch. that would be awesome.
C'mon Warehouse. Find something for 'ol Chris to do.
He praised my creativity, though he spoke sarcastically...
As much as I like Chris Hoiles...
It is a little ridiculous that the Orioles seem to be expected to give all of their old players front office/scouting/coaching jobs.
I won't rest until
Chito Martinez has a job with the organization.
Though if the Orioles can hire Orsulak to be mind-numbingly terrible on radio, then Hoiles can be found a job somewhere.
by TerroristFistJab on Jan 15, 2012 5:06 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
i say...
bring back both of missisippi mike smith and texas mike smith!
"Three thousand years of beautiful tradition,from Moses to Sandy Koufax,YOU'RE GODDAMN RIGHT I'M LIVING IN THE FUCKING PAST!"- Walter Sobchak
by j.q. higgins on Jan 15, 2012 5:36 PM EST up reply actions
Don't think the Orioles had anything to do with Orsulak on the radio.
That’s 105.7 and I think they got him on after that station lost the game rights.
"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 Jan 15, 2012 6:48 PM EST up reply actions
Oof!
Forgot that. Listening to DDs brother, Joe, and Royale melted my brain.
by TerroristFistJab on Jan 15, 2012 7:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I just wish the Warehouse was a bit more proactive on this front
I don’t care for players airing this sort of stuff in the media. But, Angelos has (among other things, obvi) seemingly done a rather poor job of dealing with former players. And that is a shame.
He praised my creativity, though he spoke sarcastically...
by PBR me ASAP! on Jan 15, 2012 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
New on the DVR since I last checked it
4 episodes of “The Unit,” 1 episode of “Flying Wild Alaska,” 7 episodes of “Dogfights,” and 3 episodes of “Justified.” And 1 episode of “Glee.”?? Where the fuck did that come from ?
heh. Patton Oswalt has a great little bit on this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqGBszdEGf4&feature=related
He praised my creativity, though he spoke sarcastically...
by PBR me ASAP! on Jan 15, 2012 5:11 PM EST up reply actions
For those who use iOS, and like Angry Birds and/or free shit
Crush the Castle is currently a free download. Fun little game.
He praised my creativity, though he spoke sarcastically...
I am currently addicted to Temple Run.
If you download it, prepare to waste a LOT of time.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
by zknower on Jan 15, 2012 5:25 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
I've been working through the recent add-ons for Plants vs. Zombies
But I’ll check that out.
He praised my creativity, though he spoke sarcastically...
by PBR me ASAP! on Jan 15, 2012 5:27 PM EST up reply actions
Texans, Packers, and Saints killed themselves with turnovers.
All three coulda won if they were actually careful with the ball.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
The Giants defense played well.
You can’t just say that it was all the Packers playing poorly, they played poorly because the Giants played well.
When Andino finally emerged, he looked up at the Red Sox fans filing out. "I just wanted to see them go," he says
by WestcoastO'sFan on Jan 15, 2012 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
The three dropped touchdown passes were the difference in that game though.
Nobody forced them to drop those and it killed them. Add 21 points and what do you know….they outscore the Giants.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Jan 15, 2012 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
And add those to the what....6 other dropped passes?
Packers easily should have won that game and they raped themselves. Kinda like Jacoby Jones gifting 7 points to the Ravens by trying to play a bouncing ball with two guys like 5 inches away from him.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Jan 15, 2012 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
So what your saying is, the Giants were the better team?
That sounds right, I can agree with that.
"You're gonna be so sad when they get crushed by the Packers later." -kba26, on Jan 15, 2012 10:23 AM PST.
by WestcoastO'sFan on Jan 15, 2012 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Take away the 7 from the "non-fumble" and the Giants still win!
and give Mark Reynolds talent and he’s Brooks Robinson!
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
by daveh873 on Jan 15, 2012 9:34 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
They played pretty well
but 8 dropped passes and all those turnovers were not exactly forced errors.
I am eating you, motherfucker. You cannot hurt me. - PhilR8
the giants forced all three fumbles today
and there was a 4th that was overturned that shouldn’t have been.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
by zknower on Jan 15, 2012 8:05 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
*High fives Daveh*
When Andino finally emerged, he looked up at the Red Sox fans filing out. "I just wanted to see them go," he says
by WestcoastO'sFan on Jan 15, 2012 8:00 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
*Chest bump*
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
by daveh873 on Jan 15, 2012 8:03 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
welcome on!
if you bring us bad luck I kill you
by mdterps0325 on Jan 15, 2012 9:41 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Yep!
2-1 in conference headed to FSU, who is ripe for a let down after beating UNC. This week is rough, playing at FSU, at Temple, then Duke at home. Should tell us a lot about this team.
by TerroristFistJab on Jan 15, 2012 9:59 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
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