Archive for January 2008
Cough!
31. January 2008 by Orioles Fanatic.
Cough! Cough! Sniffle. Hack. Hairball. Cough!
Enchanting Sunshine throws back of hand against forehead in dramatic gesture. Oh dear. A terrible illness has come over me, preventing me from working today.
Cough.
(Does it sound convincing or too much? A little over the top?)
If you’re not good at reading between the lines, I’ll explain later in a future post. There, some new drama that doesn’t surround Bedard.
Speaking of, my friend Chris and I rehashed the pros and cons of trading Bedard for about an hour last night. I’ve lost count, but it may be the fifth time we’ve had that same conversation, neither one persuading the other. Perhaps it points to my inherent pessimism that we’ll get any decent trades, because, do we ever?? and I’d rather hold onto the sure thing, especially if we’re not going to be great anyway. I appreciate his optimism and faith even though it’s completely antithetical to my past life experience. Bless his naive little heart.
That’s enough about that. I got a big day ahead of me so I have to wrap this up. In summary, I think it’s clear we’ve established Bedard should stay. Hope your day is sunshiney and bright, but I bet it won’t be as sunshiney and bright as mine. Sometimes, when life is getting you down and every time you turn around it’s moth invasions or Bedard being traded or some nonsense, you just have to make something good happen.
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Jones Hip Condition
29. January 2008 by Orioles Fanatic.
I want to congratulate whichever one of you came up with the “degenerative hip condition” rumor. Nice work and very imaginative!
I’m sure you’re very conscientious, but this is just a friendly reminder to make sure the rumor lands on both McPhail and Angelos’s desk.
Keep up the great work! I’m very proud of you.
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Get a Life
29. January 2008 by Orioles Fanatic.
I know some of you must be thinking it and I wouldn’t blame you. When it comes to the Orioles though, I was predestined, by virtue of my birthplace, to be a rabid fan. My husband, by extension, even though he didn’t know it when we took our vows, and didn’t know much at all about baseball, to wit, he is still learning to call home plate, “home” and not “fourth,” is also legally bound as part of our holy matrimony, to be an Orioles fan. (He tried to suggest otherwise yesterday and the short version is that I disabused him of that misunderstanding.)
Nevertheless, I do recognize that other, less important things are happening in the world. For example, there was the very last time I had to watch bozo deliver the State of the Union and that’s a pretty darn happy thing. And other stuff has happened too, some mess in the Middle East and poor Africa. That continent breaks my heart. But I ask, is there really any point in listening to the news? Last week, I was all excited about the market crashing, thinking, “finally, there will be some buy opportunities.” Did it crash though? Did it even end down over the week? Why get all depressed by world events, when I have the Orioles to bring me down and beat the cheer out of me, day after bloody day?
So until such time as I can get a life, if I choose to do so, which honestly isn’t likely anytime soon, I’m going to think about this. Did you know it would take about eight hours to drive to such an event for someone? Someone would love to see Ken Singleton and Al Bumbry!! And Scotty and Tippy!!
That’s all I’m going to say while I try to remember with whom over the past year still employed or in touch with those still employed at my office I have shared this link.
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Roch’s Blog
28. January 2008 by Orioles Fanatic.
Deep thoughts by Enchanting Sunshine.
Os fans spar on blog.
We fight over Bedard trade.
Evil divides us.
We need each other.
We should bond together now.
Hard times are ahead.
I’ll get over this. I swear I will.
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What if…
28. January 2008 by Orioles Fanatic.
Thanks to my friend, the brilliant Jeff, who suggested that there is still hope. Jones could fail the physical. I don’t live in Baltimore anymore, so there’s nothing I can do about it. I’ll leave that up to those of you in Maryland to think of an idea.
Think Tonya Harding. Remember, Jones has two knees. That’s all I’m going to say.
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Bye Bedard
28. January 2008 by Orioles Fanatic.
Oh, what the hell. I’m just going to go ahead and repost it. Looks like Bedard is leaving. It’s not like Jones would have chosen the Orioles would he? I mean, he wouldn’t be flying himself to Baltimore trying to get into the Orioles organization. What player would do that? He’s obviously being forced.
Here’s a comment from Roch’s blog that says it all:
I love this quote from Sherrill (who maybe part of the package coming back from Seattle)
Sherrill, one of the Mariners’ top relievers last season when he posted a 2-0 record and 2.36 ERA in 73 appearances, said Sunday night from his Salt Lake City home that he’s not aware of any deal that includes him.
“I have not heard a thing,” he said, “but am preparing myself for the worst.”
Posted by: Peter | January 28, 2008 10:13 AM
Right, so, Bedard is gone. I’m officially depressed and thus far hating 2008. Here are my haikus from yesterday, one of my few “healthy” coping mechanisms. Please indulge me while I vent.
Trade our only ace.
Let’s set more records, shall we?
Lose 40-3.
Last season was bad.
Really bad. But this season…
Will be so much worse.
Bye Bye our Bedard.
Hope you enjoy Seattle.
Please show us mercy.
Why do you hurt me?
Your loyal fan many years.
Sadistic bastards.
Strikes? What do you mean?
No Oriole pitches those
Strikes left with Bedard.
I don’t understand.
What is this “win” you speak of?
The Os only lose.
Bedard, you traitor.
I don’t blame you, but I do.
You abandoned us.
Os create new rules.
There is crying in baseball,
when we watch you pitch.
Prepare yourself for 2008. It’s shaping up to be worse than 2007, if that’s possible. There certainly are a lot of people excited about trading Bedard, so I hope they have insight that I lack and I’m proven wrong. I will certainly not enjoy watching another team enjoy the fruits of Bedard, when I should be watching him in an Oriole uniform.
Again, apologies to those of you sick of Orioles posts. I’m sick of the Orioles, so we’re even.
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Movie/Off Season Cheer
27. January 2008 by Orioles Fanatic.
Let’s say you’re getting a little antsy for some good Orioles baseball. Here’s a way to cheer yourself, rent the Vintage World Series Films: Baltimore Orioles (2006) featuring the highlights of the 1966, 1970, and 1983 World Series. It’s a lot of sunshine watching Brooks, Boog, Frank, Elrod, Belanger, and Blair, and we haven’t even gotten to the 83 series yet. It’s narrated by Chuck Thompson.
CTT: Two thumbs out of two. The husband’s thumbs don’t count on this one, even though he’s the one who rented it for me.
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Medley of Pictures
26. January 2008 by Orioles Fanatic.
I nearly forgot I had taken a few pictures in Massanutten. The next door neighbor kids prompted me to get out my camera this morning.
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Fan Fest Haiku
26. January 2008 by Orioles Fanatic.
Oriole bastards,
you did not thwart me today!!!
I’ll be at Fan Fest.
Someone in the Orioles organization, at this very moment, must be hurling invectives at Ticket Master. Creating happy fans is not the Oriole Way. Now, if I can only get Opening Day tickets. They successfully continue to frustrate me on that account.
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Hotstove Memorable Quote
24. January 2008 by Orioles Fanatic.
Apologies to my mother-in-law and friend Ray, but here’s another Orioles post. I caught up on last week’s episode of Hotstove with Roch and Jim Hunter. They interviewed Orioles pitcher Adam Loewen. I wanted to share this memorable quote from the episode.
Tom Davis: In your early young career here, you beat the Yankees more so than, I think, any other team. Is there a reason for that?
Loewen: I don’t know what that is. Maybe it’s cause I don’t like ‘em.
Loewen has gone up a few notches in my estimation.
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