Tag Archives: Baltimore

01.27.14
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Orioles and Tyler Colvin? Not so Fast.

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Does this come as a surprise to anyone? When I picture the Orioles training staff/ team doctor.. I think of Dr. Frankenstein in a mad laboratory just absolutely cackling as they poke and prod every player who comes through. Once they deem them ‘unfit’ to play or something, a red light goes off and the trap-door opens. Bye bye baseball.

But really, I’ve been an O’s fan for as long as I can remember. Through the good and the Sidney Ponson. But come on, get it together. Need to put people in the seats and on Eutaw. First Balfour, now this.

12.17.13
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O’s Ink Balfour to 2 year, 14 mil deal

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The Orioles finally spent some money. Hopefully this move will mean a few more are coming in the next few days. Still need OF, DH, and a SP. Plenty on the market. I like Balfour a lot. Was an absolute stud last year posting a 2.59 ERA with 38 saves. Only 72 Ks, but he gets the job done, and is an absolute savage.  A’s fans loved this dude, would go wild when he entered the game. He’s the perfect closer to land in B-more.

A little surprised he went so cheap. I know he has injury issues, but dude was an All-Star and reliable all season.

12.06.13
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O’s Feldman Leaves for Astros

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(MLB Trade Rumors) 

The Astros have agreed to a three-year, $30MM contract with right-hander Scott Feldman, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports ). It’s been a busy few days for Feldman’s agent, Matt Brown, as he also represents Curtis Granderson, who just agreed to a four-year, $60MM deal with the Mets.

Feldman’s contract represents both a significant raise for the pitcher — he earned $6MM in 2013 — and a significant change in philosophy for the Astros. Houston trimmed payroll in 2013 to the point where Erik Bedard‘s $1.15MM salary made him the only Astro with a salary north of $1MM. By signing Feldman and acquiring Dexter Fowler and his $7.35MM salary earlier this week, the Astros are making good on their promise to fans that they will spend money this offseason.

I will be the first to admit I trust Dan Duquette and Buck Showalter. 100% absolute, complete trust in the rebuild of the Orioles. But, why are we still in rebuild mode? Shouldn’t we be putting the final pieces of the puzzle together to put ourselves in contention? We have the Yankees doing their usual spend, spend, spend (AND the Mariners, ha!), and we’re sitting waiting to pick up middle-tier guys. Newsflash, players want to be paid. In my humble opinion as a long-time suffering Orioles fan… give us the guys we need to win. Spend the money. Keep putting people in the seats and at the bar in center field. Bring people to the Yard to stuff their faces with Boog’s and down it all at Dempsey’s. The only way that’s going to happen, is if we win. The only way we’re going to win, is if we have the players in-place to do so. Feldman wasn’t the guy to take us to the promised land, but it sure seems like we have more holes to fill now than this time last year.

11.13.13
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Orioles Intrigued by Hudson? Sure! Why not?

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(MLB Trade Rumors) “The Orioles are intrigued by free agent starter Tim Hudson and have discussed him internally, reports Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com.  The 38-year-old righty fits the Orioles’ profile, and the O’s have Braves connections in recent hires Dave Wallace and Dom Chiti.”

This.. this is what dreams are made of. I would love to know what “the Orioles’ profile” is. I love this time of year– football season, NCAA Basketball has begun, and the MLB Hot Stove is just warming up.

Bottom line, our pitching stunk more than the poop plant in Essex last year. I love this team, but tough decisions must be made in order for us to move forward with the strong foundations we have in place in Davis, Machado, Bundy, Schoop, etc. Will a 38-year old Hudson, recovering from a severe ankle injury, be the missing piece to the puzzle? No. Probably not. But it’s a veteran presence in the clubhouse with enough dominant pitching experience to go around. I don’t just like it, I love it. Bring Huddy to Baltimore.

11.11.13
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Justin Tucker hits game winning FG in OT; celebrates with cousin Terio ‘ohh kill um’ dance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaSBztkY-DQ

Justin Tucker hits a game winning field goal in overtime and his first thought is to do the Cousin Terio- Ohh Kill Um dance? I love Cousin Terio and everything he’s about, but as a NFL Kicker, I think a simple jump and fist pump would have been sufficient.

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Cousin Terio’s body defies physics.

10.09.13
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Would you like to play a game?

We’re going to give this a go.

Does this look like the face of a man arrested in Baltimore? Image

“A 47-year-old employee of a Hampden sports bar was arrested early Sunday morning after police say he pointed a handgun at the head of another employee and was found pacing outside of the bar.Police charged David Dennis Morgan Jr., 47, of Parkville with multiple handgun violations and was being held without bail.”

Yes. Yes it does. You know, you have to respect the gumption of this guy. The moustache, beach hair, and closed eyes? He clearly had better places to be. He’s over it. Tough break guy, Seacrets is gonna have to wait.

PS- Do you think the photographer had to snap their fingers and say “look at the birdie, say cheese!”

10.08.13
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An Introduction is in Order

EddieCal

It’s only right to formally introduce ourselves. Nice to meet you. We’re  a couple of guys who enjoy sports, booze, and Baltimore. Sprinkle in some Wit and Wisdom, and you get Bohs and Birds. 

I grew up in Maryland, Mad Dog in Philly. So, if you have a hankering for some Eagles/ Phillies information, harass him until he obliges. We’re open to suggestions and ideas for posts. This site will be a process as we work out the kinks, but we have some big plans moving forward. Stay tuned.

Cheers-

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