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Deberg_1990 · 10-15-2014, 09:26 PM

http://forum.orioleshangout.com/foru...-Hurts-So-Much

Why This Loss Hurts So Much
I completely disagree with those who say we had more talent than the Royals. In fact, I think we had the least amount of talent starting the playoffs than any other team in the AL. We had an offense missing 3 starters. There isn't another team in the AL that could have done more under these conditions. The reason it hurts so bad is that we lucked into the best matchup possible and our magic ran out. I was hoping beyond hope for more magic but was cognizant of the fact that our offense wasn't going to be able to score in Detroit, Oakland or Kansas City. We need more speed. We need more obp. We need more consistency.

The most painful thing about this is that our luck got transferred to a team that wasn't much better than us. Make no mistake, had we gotten their luck, we could have won. The answer is to get better because next year, we may find ourselves facing a team with a 200-250 million cap in the playoffs.

KC didn't swing for the hills.

WE did... every. Single. Time.

It was like clockwork.

Yost did the same thing pretty much every game. Grind out a couple of runs, swap in a few pinch runners in late innings and manage the bullpen properly.

And now they're going to the WS and we aren't.

MSK

We had plenty of opportunities, especially with bases loaded, to counteract the luck the classless royals displayed. For some reason following the first game loss we seemed to choke and lose belief in ourselves - which is maddening because that belief has won us so many games this year. It is a shame we didn't get the Angels as I think they were a better matchup for us and think we would be WS bound right now, but it wasn't to be.

I don't think the royals luck can continue, and think - and hope - it will be a procession for the NL winners.

Just gutted really. Such an immense opportunity now gone. And to think a few weeks ago many were talking up a possible beltway WS, and I was certain we would be there with or without the Nats.

Oh, and on another note - if the Os had reached the WS I would have won ?500 and if they won that, it would be ?2000 - so extra gutted to get this close and throw it away

**Saul Good** · 10-16-2014, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Hamwallet

The best was the old line "act like you've been there before". Well we havnt... If they won there wildcard game and then swept every team up to the World Series, and where not excited as hell I would think something was wrong.

Baltimore hasn't exactly been there before, either. No World Series trips since 1983.

Katipan · 10-16-2014, 11:57 AM

Why the **** do you have to act like you've been there before?

I really want to know.

vailpass · 10-16-2014, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

If you can back it up talk all the $3it you want...

Yep...

Simplicity · 10-16-2014, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Katipan

Why the **** do you have to act like you've been there before?

I really want to know.

Because "It's the classy thing to do..."

Like who the **** cares.

**Dartgod** · 10-16-2014, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Saul Good

By "safe" and "beat the tag", do you mean "out by a mile"?

What the hell game were you watching? It looked to me like his right foot touched the plate before he was tagged on his left foot, which knocked the ball out. It would have been very close and he could have been called out, but in no way in hell would he have been "out by a mile".

Katipan · 10-16-2014, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Simplicity

Because "It's the classy thing to do..."

Like who the **** cares.

But it's baseball. Men are running around spitting, rubbing eachothers butts, intentionally beaning eachother and all in tights that would make Peter Pan proud. And now we need class?

**RockChalk** · 10-16-2014, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief_For_Life58

Yeah I think I must of been one of the first royals fans to hit that forum cus they accepted me immediately. I was going to post something meaningful about the matchup being a good one but then I was like f it and posted a nice troll post. got banned in 10 minutes. lol

In true CP fashion....

Hamwallet · 10-16-2014, 10:02 PM

I am actually somewhat partial to the Orioles. I work with Hank Bauer. His father was Hank Bauer on the New York Yankees in the 40s and 50s. 7 rings with the yankees. He was the coach for the Orioles in the 60s when they won the World Series. He has shown me awesome memorabilia he has of his dad with Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Yogi. Its disappointing to see one of there main boards go completely manic.

CaliforniaChief · 10-16-2014, 10:08 PM

Did Chiefs and O's fan go off the grid?

Simply Red · 10-16-2014, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteWhale

I always love when people reach for the 'classless opposition' argument.

It's always the loser, and it's just a way to feel superior in spite of being a loser.

classy bud, classy.

Hootie · 10-16-2014, 10:17 PM

we certainly didn't win that series because of luck

Pitt Gorilla · 10-17-2014, 09:28 AM

Orioles fans are bitches:

http://forum.orioleshangout.com/foru...nlikeable-quot

"KC players did not act professional in my opinion during the series. There were a number of times they showed the players in the dugout laughing. What were they laughing about? It seemed to happen after they made a great play to rob one of our hitters. That's funny? I think they wanted the Orioles to think nothing they did would beat them and if that was their motto it worked. The people watching on TV saw it as well as the broadcasters. Their manager should have stopped it or one of their coaches should have. Little League players don't do that during games."

Sweet Daddy Hate · 10-17-2014, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Orioles fans are bitches:

http://forum.orioleshangout.com/foru...nlikeable-quot

"KC players did not act professional in my opinion during the series. There were a number of times they showed the players in the dugout laughing. What were they laughing about? It seemed to happen after they made a great play to rob one of our hitters. That's funny? I think they wanted the Orioles to think nothing they did would beat them and if that was their motto it worked. The people watching on TV saw it as well as the broadcasters. Their manager should have stopped it or one of their coaches should have. Little League players don't do that during games."

That's some delicious butt hurt.

AndChiefs · 10-17-2014, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Orioles fans are bitches:

http://forum.orioleshangout.com/foru...nlikeable-quot

"KC players did not act professional in my opinion during the series. There were a number of times they showed the players in the dugout laughing. What were they laughing about? It seemed to happen after they made a great play to rob one of our hitters. That's funny? I think they wanted the Orioles to think nothing they did would beat them and if that was their motto it worked. The people watching on TV saw it as well as the broadcasters. Their manager should have stopped it or one of their coaches should have. Little League players don't do that during games."

How dare they be happy after a good play. They should have scolded whoever made the play once they got back to the dugout.

Sorter · 10-17-2014, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Orioles fans are bitches:

http://forum.orioleshangout.com/foru...nlikeable-quot

"KC players did not act professional in my opinion during the series. There were a number of times they showed the players in the dugout laughing. What were they laughing about? It seemed to happen after they made a great play to rob one of our hitters. That's funny? I think they wanted the Orioles to think nothing they did would beat them and if that was their motto it worked. The people watching on TV saw it as well as the broadcasters. Their manager should have stopped it or one of their coaches should have. Little League players don't do that during games."

That's pathetic.

10-15-2014, 09:26 PM
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3874454	More 'Orioles Hangout' goodness http://forum.orioleshangout.com/foru...-Hurts-So-Much Why This Loss Hurts So Much I completely disagree with those who say we had more talent than the Royals. In fact, I think we had the least amount of talent starting the playoffs than any other team in the AL. We had an offense missing 3 starters. There isn't another team in the AL that could have done more under these conditions. The reason it hurts so bad is that we lucked into the best matchup possible and our magic ran out. I was hoping beyond hope for more magic but was cognizant of the fact that our offense wasn't going to be able to score in Detroit, Oakland or Kansas City. We need more speed. We need more obp. We need more consistency. The most painful thing about this is that our luck got transferred to a team that wasn't much better than us. Make no mistake, had we gotten their luck, we could have won. The answer is to get better because next year, we may find ourselves facing a team with a 200-250 million cap in the playoffs. KC didn't swing for the hills. WE did... every. Single. Time. It was like clockwork. Yost did the same thing pretty much every game. Grind out a couple of runs, swap in a few pinch runners in late innings and manage the bullpen properly. And now they're going to the WS and we aren't. MSK We had plenty of opportunities, especially with bases loaded, to counteract the luck the classless royals displayed. For some reason following the first game loss we seemed to choke and lose belief in ourselves - which is maddening because that belief has won us so many games this year. It is a shame we didn't get the Angels as I think they were a better matchup for us and think we would be WS bound right now, but it wasn't to be. I don't think the royals luck can continue, and think - and hope - it will be a procession for the NL winners. Just gutted really. Such an immense opportunity now gone. And to think a few weeks ago many were talking up a possible beltway WS, and I was certain we would be there with or without the Nats. Oh, and on another note - if the Os had reached the WS I would have won ?500 and if they won that, it would be ?2000 - so extra gutted to get this close and throw it away
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10-16-2014, 10:02 PM	#68
Hamwallet Veteran Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Central Florida Casino cash: $1269080	I am actually somewhat partial to the Orioles. I work with Hank Bauer. His father was Hank Bauer on the New York Yankees in the 40s and 50s. 7 rings with the yankees. He was the coach for the Orioles in the 60s when they won the World Series. He has shown me awesome memorabilia he has of his dad with Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Yogi. Its disappointing to see one of there main boards go completely manic.
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10-16-2014, 10:08 PM	#69
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Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	we certainly didn't win that series because of luck
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10-17-2014, 09:28 AM	#72
Pitt Gorilla Banned! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NOT Columbia, MO 65201 Casino cash: $2810194	Orioles fans are bitches: http://forum.orioleshangout.com/foru...nlikeable-quot "KC players did not act professional in my opinion during the series. There were a number of times they showed the players in the dugout laughing. What were they laughing about? It seemed to happen after they made a great play to rob one of our hitters. That's funny? I think they wanted the Orioles to think nothing they did would beat them and if that was their motto it worked. The people watching on TV saw it as well as the broadcasters. Their manager should have stopped it or one of their coaches should have. Little League players don't do that during games." __________________ Your son is a bench warmer because of your weak genetics not because of the coach Norlin Mommsen is disgusting.
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