Camden Chat at Orioles FanFest
by Eat More Esskay on Jan 19, 2012 1:37 PM EST
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PrintThis Saturday from 11am-6pm is Baltimore Orioles FanFest at the Baltimore Convention Center. The event actually starts at 10am if you are a season ticket holder, as you can enter early for a season ticket holder-only Q&A with Buck Showalter and Dan Duquette. The complete schedule of events can be found here. Don't mind the upside-down part, I think that's so you can fold the paper you print in half or something.
Initially, I was planning to try to facilitate a site get-together, but I have since discovered that I get a press pass for the event. I'll be acting like a real journalist for the day, except with better eating habits and fewer polo shirts. Also, I have never been to FanFest before, so I couldn't say when is a good time or where is a good place to try to meet up and hang out. Don't let that stop the rest of you from planning to hang and get some lunch or whatever strikes your fancy. There are going to be a decent number of CCers roaming the premises.
Yours truly will be representing this site on the Bloggers fan forum from 5:25-5:55 alongside several other O's fan bloggers. I can't offer any guarantees that this will actually be interesting, but hopefully it will be. At any rate, by the time the blogger panel happens, most of the other parts of FanFest will be winding down, so maybe you can come listen.
Whether you're going to be at FanFest or not, be sure to follow me on Twitter - @EatMoreEsskay - as I will be planning to fire off tweets for anything especially noteworthy. I'm not planning to live-tweet each and every comment from every panel, but I will try to pass along funny anecdotes or interesting answers when I can. Also, I will be tweeting when players or coaches are meeting with media back stage and people can send me questions, which I may actually get the opportunity to ask.
Let people know if you are going to be there in the comments. Maybe I will see you there!
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I listened to the latest Camden Cast yesterday. Good stuff. As you mentioned, it is depressing to see the Os’ budget creep so high while producing so few wins. I am afraid that the team aspires to mediocracy. Otherwise, they would have traded Brian Roberts and Luke Scott while they had value.
Ben, thanks for the kind words.
We hope with each podcast that we can inform and entertain. Any feedback is nice to know we’re getting something right.
"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 19, 2012 4:13 PM EST up reply actions
It is my plan to be there
last year I mostly just listened to the panels. Towards the end of the day a small group of CCers congregated in the seats and that was fun. So, I guess that’s pretty much my plan again this year. I’m not big on autographs and such.
Your cannonball trajectory, it always gave me hope
Nor should you be
you don’t see many adults in the autograph lines at fanfest. it’s just too bad we won’t have Willie Randolph for this years Coaches panel, I thought he stole everybody’s thunder.
"Tragedy is what happens to me. Comedy is what happens to you." -Mel Brooks
Sigh...
do any coaches on this year’s staff have a World Series ring to show off?
by TerroristFistJab on Jan 19, 2012 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
And in current O's tradition
Saturday’s weather forecast is the first potentially yucky winter weather day of the year.
Unfortunately I won't be able to go this year, EME
but following you on Twitter: Check.
"Tragedy is what happens to me. Comedy is what happens to you." -Mel Brooks
For the most part, players I'd most like to hear speak have 10 minute media availability spots.
Others have 15-20 minute spots listed, including Oliver Drake (20 minutes) and Dana Eveland (15 minutes). On one hand, I should probably be more interested in talking to those guys because I am less likely to be competing for time with the Roch Kubatkos and Eddie Encinas of the world. On the other hand, what would I ask them about?
I think I am most interested in hearing what guys like Jake Arrieta, Zach Britton and Brian Matusz have to say about what they’ve been doing with the offseason, what they feel like they need to improve in 2012, etc.
"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 19, 2012 4:07 PM EST reply actions
A few questions
How consistent has coaching been throughout their time in O’s organization. Do they show pitching grips the same way? Same advice for mechanics? Streatching? Off-season regimen? Or does it change at every level?
I’m always interested in hearing from younger players what’s different about life in the bigs than they expected.
"Complacency is your demise." - Kerry King
Proud member of Trainyard Sleepers, BECW: S2
We're gonna win, you know. Stats lie.
I'd be curious to if Nolan Reimold has been told anything by anyone...
about what his role with the team will be this year, or if the FO has any expectations for him outside of being a warm body who’s development they can completely fuck over.
by TerroristFistJab on Jan 19, 2012 5:18 PM EST up reply actions
I will be there at least for a little while...
and I still have two passes up for grabs if anyone wants them.
by TerroristFistJab on Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM EST reply actions
Not sure if I'm going to make the trek down yet.
I guess it all depends on how hungover I am Sat. morn. :-P
He praised my creativity, though he spoke sarcastically...
Last Year
Matt Wieters was wearing the silliest shirt ever. I know these guys aren’t paid for good style, but if he’s wearing something silly again, will you get pictures? Us Vermonters love our Orioles (obviously) but I ain’t driving that far… unless he’s wearing a dress.
Burlington
Home of the VT Lake Monsters (Nationals A team, who have one of the best hats ever, the green away one if you feel me) and yes, it is extremely cold here. It’s easy to start dreaming of baseball weather.
by Bird of Pray on Jan 20, 2012 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
My parents moved to Burlington in August
I was up there over the holidays – cold as balls, but cool little town. Ate at some good restaurants and love the short drive to Stowe.
I am eating you, motherfucker. You cannot hurt me. - PhilR8
Plamer?
Anyone else notice that they spelled Jim Palmer’s name wrong on the linked Schedule of Events? Or is there really a Jim Plamer in the organization?
"Go back to hell!" - Drunk Orioles' fan
What if Jim Palmer couldn't come and Jim Plamer is a janitor at the warehouse
Oriole Employee: Mr. Angelos, Jim Palmer can’t come to fanfest, who should we get to fill his spot?
PA: Is Steve Traschel available? I always liked him
OE: He’s available, but he drives as slow as he pitches, he could never get here in time.
PA: In that case, don’t we have a janitor named James Plamer? Put him on the schedule and everyone will just think its a typo
by O! on Jan 20, 2012 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
EME
Make your “Mark” bro! This is your chance. Be as opinionated and controversial as possible while still maintaining the likability!
Will work for Recs.
by Wieters Wieners on Jan 21, 2012 8:30 AM EST reply actions
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