Other Sports 2012 Baltimore Orioles repository thread - Page 15

Dr. Johnny Fever · 09:37 PM

Now ChiefsandOsfan has a home. It's my gift to him and the few other O's fans here. Look here for all things Orioles.

If Baltimore wins the World Series this year this is the thread of the year.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 06-30-2012, 05:43 PM

http://msn.foxsports.com/video/MLB?v...c-ef57e76f9340

O's still after Matt Garza

**chefsos** · 06-30-2012, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

http://msn.foxsports.com/video/MLB?v...c-ef57e76f9340

O's still after Matt Garza

The way things are going, we're gonna need about three Garzas to remain playoff competitive.

And having said that, I never thought this team was winning the division, or making the playoffs. Didn't think so when they were winning earlier in the year, either. That's just a huge jump from where they've come from, and there are too many loaded clubs in the AL. I'll be content if they play competitive ball the rest of the way and finish around .500. What would be really disappointing is another total ****ing collapse.

EDIT: Wow, Carl Peterson would've loved this post...

ShowtimeSBMVP · 06-30-2012, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chefsos

The way things are going, we're gonna need about three Garzas to remain playoff competitive.

And having said that, I never thought this team was winning the division, or making the playoffs. Didn't think so when they were winning earlier in the year, either. That's just a huge jump from where they've come from, and there are too many loaded clubs in the AL. I'll be content if they play competitive ball the rest of the way and finish around .500. What would be really disappointing is another total ****ing collapse.

EDIT: Wow, Carl Peterson would've loved this post...

Agree

ShowtimeSBMVP · 06-30-2012, 06:26 PM

Badly in need of offensive help, Orioles hope Thome becomes their homey

By Scott Miller | Senior Baseball Columnist
June 30, 2012 8:08 pm ET

Jim Thome can only bring good things to the Orioles, who are in need of a bat and looking at every conceivable option to parlay their shockingly good start into a summer-long ride.

His bat, clubhouse presence, veteran leadership, revered character ... there is a reason why Thome has been beloved at every stop along his highly decorated, 22-year career. There is a reason why his five-city tour through the majors has included encores in both Cleveland and Philadelphia.

As much as anybody playing today, Thome has always left 'em wanting more. More moon-shot homers. More wise clubhouse chats. More photo ops with fans.

Even at 41, Thome will be a valuable addition to Buck Showalter's Orioles, whose fantasy season is threatening to crash-land in the wake of injuries to Nolan Reimold (neck, out until at least mid-July), Nick Markakis (hand, out until after the All-Star Game) and Nick Johnson (wrist, out until late July). Toss in outfielder Endy Chavez (hamstring, out until mid-July) and it's a wonder the dogged Orioles remained in second place, just four games behind the Yankees, entering Saturday's games.

Credit general manager Dan Duquette with not waiting to pull the trigger. Offense for Baltimore lately has become a volunteer activity: The Birds have scored more than three runs in just two of their past 13 games. Over the 13 games into Saturday's, the O's were taking their nickname far too literally, batting just .120 (9 for 75) with runners in scoring position.

With his fatherly presence, Thome can turn boys into men and mediocre fastballs into home runs. The only place a club could even consider using him every day is at designated hitter. So blame the Phillies for leading him to the one place in all of baseball he never should have been at 41: The National League.

Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. admitted as much on a conference call with Philadelphia beat reporters on Saturday.

"To be frank, when it was very evident he wasn't able to play first base for us, it was difficult to carry this type of a player on our club," Amaro said. "We tried to do it with Ross Gload last year. He played limited first base. It ties our hands.

"That said, Jim was going to be, and has been, a guy that was a threat for us. We were hopeful we would have him play enough on our club to stay sharp. It didn't work out."

Thome and Philadelphia manager Charlie Manuel have conducted one of the game's longest-running bromances, but even at that, Thome couldn't do much more than produce a gleam in the old skipper's eyes. In Philadelphia's grand plan, Thome would be in the mix at first base early this season while Ryan Howard recovered from Achilles tendon surgery. But given the condition of Thome's back, he was at risk to break down every single time he bent over to pick up a ground ball.

As it is, Thome was disabled with a back injury after just 18 at-bats this season. He returned earlier this month and, for the season, was batting .242/.338/.516 with five homers and 15 RBIs in 30 games.

The Camden Yards warehouse will seem like a chip shot to him. In an interleague series earlier this season, Thome went went 6 for 13 with four RBIs in a three-game series. No doubt, that series alone tempted Duquette to blow through his cell phone monthly minutes plan.

Now, the future. Which is sort of a funny thing to say about an old-timer like Thome, who tied Sammy Sosa for seventh place on the career list with his 609th home run earlier this season.

But that's exactly where Thome figures into the Orioles' plans as they claw to stay in the AL East race for the first time in forever, and exactly what remains questionable in Philadelphia. With another loss in Miami on Saturday, the Phils completed a 9-19 month of June, their worst month since they went 9-20 in September, 2000.

"This wasn't a trade that had anything to do with a message," Amaro told the Philadelphia reporters. "This is a trade that is beneficial for us later on and, hopefully, beneficial to Jim.

"If people think this is the start of us selling players off, that's incorrect. We are in a tough spot because we have no played well and are behind. But we're not throwing in any towels."

The Orioles? They hope this is just the start.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 07-01-2012, 09:59 AM

If the Brewers entertain a deal for Greinke, the Orioles are a team to watch. The notion that Greinke needs a smaller market because of his past anxiety issues is still very much in play.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/0...medium=twitter

ShowtimeSBMVP · 07-01-2012, 12:59 PM

This team is a mess right now after today only 6 games over .500

ShowtimeSBMVP · 07-03-2012, 09:53 PM

Chen is perfect game so far 6inn 18 up 18 down

**chefsos** · 07-03-2012, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Chen is perfect game so far 6inn 18 up 18 down

There you are! I must admit, I was debating posting this myself because I didn't want to be Jinx Guy.

**chefsos** · 07-03-2012, 10:06 PM

Chen 2.0> Chen beta

**chefsos** · 07-03-2012, 10:10 PM

****.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 07-03-2012, 10:11 PM

Yup didn't wanna walk him gave him a meatball

ShowtimeSBMVP · 07-03-2012, 10:12 PM

Now just need to win the game.

**chefsos** · 07-03-2012, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Now just need to win the game.

Bingo. Three wasn't enough last night.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 07-03-2012, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chefsos

Bingo. Three wasn't enough last night.

Blame Dino lol

ShowtimeSBMVP · 07-03-2012, 10:20 PM

Hope Tillman look's good tomorrow.

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06-30-2012, 05:43 PM	#211
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06-30-2012, 06:26 PM	#214
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3746009	Badly in need of offensive help, Orioles hope Thome becomes their homey By Scott Miller \| Senior Baseball Columnist June 30, 2012 8:08 pm ET Jim Thome can only bring good things to the Orioles, who are in need of a bat and looking at every conceivable option to parlay their shockingly good start into a summer-long ride. His bat, clubhouse presence, veteran leadership, revered character ... there is a reason why Thome has been beloved at every stop along his highly decorated, 22-year career. There is a reason why his five-city tour through the majors has included encores in both Cleveland and Philadelphia. As much as anybody playing today, Thome has always left 'em wanting more. More moon-shot homers. More wise clubhouse chats. More photo ops with fans. Even at 41, Thome will be a valuable addition to Buck Showalter's Orioles, whose fantasy season is threatening to crash-land in the wake of injuries to Nolan Reimold (neck, out until at least mid-July), Nick Markakis (hand, out until after the All-Star Game) and Nick Johnson (wrist, out until late July). Toss in outfielder Endy Chavez (hamstring, out until mid-July) and it's a wonder the dogged Orioles remained in second place, just four games behind the Yankees, entering Saturday's games. Credit general manager Dan Duquette with not waiting to pull the trigger. Offense for Baltimore lately has become a volunteer activity: The Birds have scored more than three runs in just two of their past 13 games. Over the 13 games into Saturday's, the O's were taking their nickname far too literally, batting just .120 (9 for 75) with runners in scoring position. With his fatherly presence, Thome can turn boys into men and mediocre fastballs into home runs. The only place a club could even consider using him every day is at designated hitter. So blame the Phillies for leading him to the one place in all of baseball he never should have been at 41: The National League. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. admitted as much on a conference call with Philadelphia beat reporters on Saturday. "To be frank, when it was very evident he wasn't able to play first base for us, it was difficult to carry this type of a player on our club," Amaro said. "We tried to do it with Ross Gload last year. He played limited first base. It ties our hands. "That said, Jim was going to be, and has been, a guy that was a threat for us. We were hopeful we would have him play enough on our club to stay sharp. It didn't work out." Thome and Philadelphia manager Charlie Manuel have conducted one of the game's longest-running bromances, but even at that, Thome couldn't do much more than produce a gleam in the old skipper's eyes. In Philadelphia's grand plan, Thome would be in the mix at first base early this season while Ryan Howard recovered from Achilles tendon surgery. But given the condition of Thome's back, he was at risk to break down every single time he bent over to pick up a ground ball. As it is, Thome was disabled with a back injury after just 18 at-bats this season. He returned earlier this month and, for the season, was batting .242/.338/.516 with five homers and 15 RBIs in 30 games. The Camden Yards warehouse will seem like a chip shot to him. In an interleague series earlier this season, Thome went went 6 for 13 with four RBIs in a three-game series. No doubt, that series alone tempted Duquette to blow through his cell phone monthly minutes plan. Now, the future. Which is sort of a funny thing to say about an old-timer like Thome, who tied Sammy Sosa for seventh place on the career list with his 609th home run earlier this season. But that's exactly where Thome figures into the Orioles' plans as they claw to stay in the AL East race for the first time in forever, and exactly what remains questionable in Philadelphia. With another loss in Miami on Saturday, the Phils completed a 9-19 month of June, their worst month since they went 9-20 in September, 2000. "This wasn't a trade that had anything to do with a message," Amaro told the Philadelphia reporters. "This is a trade that is beneficial for us later on and, hopefully, beneficial to Jim. "If people think this is the start of us selling players off, that's incorrect. We are in a tough spot because we have no played well and are behind. But we're not throwing in any towels." The Orioles? They hope this is just the start.
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07-01-2012, 09:59 AM	#215
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3746009	If the Brewers entertain a deal for Greinke, the Orioles are a team to watch. The notion that Greinke needs a smaller market because of his past anxiety issues is still very much in play. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/0...medium=twitter
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07-01-2012, 12:59 PM	#216
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3746009	This team is a mess right now after today only 6 games over .500
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07-03-2012, 09:53 PM	#217
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3746009	Chen is perfect game so far 6inn 18 up 18 down
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07-03-2012, 10:06 PM	#219
chefsos Fifty eight sixty two... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Felton, DE Casino cash: $8537676	Chen 2.0> Chen beta
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07-03-2012, 10:10 PM	#220
chefsos Fifty eight sixty two... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Felton, DE Casino cash: $8537676	****.
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07-03-2012, 10:11 PM	#221
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3746009	Yup didn't wanna walk him gave him a meatball
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07-03-2012, 10:12 PM	#222
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3746009	Now just need to win the game.
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07-03-2012, 10:20 PM	#225
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3746009	Hope Tillman look's good tomorrow.
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