Official Orioles Fan Thread - Page 229

teosdesserts · 12-06-2018, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange October

Peter Angelos is thankfully no longer involved in the actual running of the team due to health/advanced age, as of maybe 12 months ago. We'll see, and I don't blame people for not holding their breath, but I think things will be different with the sons running the team and Mike Elias as the Executive VP/GM. At least I hope so.

That all remains to be seen but I’m a lot more optimistic than I was a month or so ago. I just hope the rebuild is a few years and not a decade or more.

Orange October · 12-06-2018, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by teosdesserts

That all remains to be seen but I’m a lot more optimistic than I was a month or so ago. I just hope the rebuild is a few years and not a decade or more.

Yeah, agreed. I'm much more optimistic with Mike Elias as GM than I would've been with Coletti or someone like that.

callou2131 · 12-06-2018, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray27Ray52

He supposedly worked AF this past offseason and we see where that got him. He's done. He's never getting it back. Not that he had it in the first place. All he ever did was hit HR's, which is fine, especially for a 1B but he's a liability everywhere else. I would have let him walk years ago.

Nah, he claimed he did. Coolbaugh Said he only worked with him 3 times.
http://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/n...r1igrc3x784f7x

sportsfan12345 · 01-15-2019, 04:32 PM

Since this thread hasn't been touched in over a month, I figured I'd share some good news finally that some of you may have already heard. Brooks and Eddie will be at fanfest this year! Anyone planning on going? Probably the best news we will get all year (hopefully not)!

LVDan · 01-15-2019, 04:34 PM

who will be the Orioles 5 best players this year?

sportsfan12345 · 01-15-2019, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LVDan

who will be the Orioles 5 best players this year?

I'm assuming:

Mancini
Cobb
Bundy
Villar
Trumbo

YIKES!!!

LVDan · 01-15-2019, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sportsfan12345

I'm assuming:

Mancini
Cobb
Bundy
Villar
Trumbo

YIKES!!!

I see. Any chance that Beckham or Renato Nunez will surprise? What do you think about the outlook on Hays and Sisco?

sportsfan12345 · 01-15-2019, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LVDan

I see. Any chance that Beckham or Renato Nunez will surprise? What do you think about the outlook on Hays and Sisco?

Beckham is not on the active roster and is a free agent. I like Nunez, however as a backup, not a starter. Also, I like both Hays and Sisco, but without a supporting and veteran cast it may be very difficult for them. I think they'll both do okay, but nothing spectacular within the first couple years.

teosdesserts · 01-15-2019, 08:06 PM

I like Sisco, but he’s gonna be a Matt Wieters and not some type of star. I just hope CD can hit this year and at least bring something mildly interesting to the field. Or Angelo could get dementia and sign Machado, Harper, Keuchel, and Kimbrel.

Jmort23 · 01-15-2019, 08:42 PM

I’m lookin forward to Austin Hays having a solid season....and if he hits in front of Davis he might lead the league in walks....and by league I mean the World.
Dark horse for me is still Hunter Harvey....I might have too much faith in the kid but he does have phenomenal stuff when healthy.
Jeff

Maxim104 · 01-16-2019, 03:37 PM

Thoughts on Mountcastle making it soon?

Thinking · 01-16-2019, 07:52 PM

Will have to miss this FanFest, but given the auto groupings, I don't think I will be missing much.

Plus the SGA giveaways in last couple years have been pretty weak.

sdcland5 · 01-16-2019, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LVDan

I see. Any chance that Beckham or Renato Nunez will surprise? What do you think about the outlook on Hays and Sisco?

Beckham is on Seattle.

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stormshadow815 · 01-17-2019, 02:34 PM

If anyone is going to fan fest and will be available during the 12:40-1:40 Eddie Murray session please PM me. I picked up a ticket for this session but will not be able to attend. If someone is willing to help me out in getting the Murray auto you can take the other two players for yourself and I'll also provide a little extra compensation.

teosdesserts · 01-30-2019, 05:36 PM

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb...2sN?li=BBnbfcL

Always a shame to see something like this.

Skipscards · 01-30-2019, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by teosdesserts

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb...2sN?li=BBnbfcL

Always a shame to see something like this.

Sad indeed.

feagin · 01-30-2019, 11:06 PM

We're gonna win 100 games....it's just going to take 2+ years!

Orange October · 01-31-2019, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by teosdesserts

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb...2sN?li=BBnbfcL

Always a shame to see something like this.

Yeah, saw this yesterday.

Looks like we will be losing an all-time Oriole (and baseball) great.

Thinking · 02-03-2019, 09:25 AM

Anyone get a decent score at FanFest?

awz50 · 02-03-2019, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by teosdesserts

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb...2sN?li=BBnbfcL

Always a shame to see something like this.

Very very sad too see, one of the best.

Orange October · 02-07-2019, 04:24 PM

Rest in Peace to Frank Robinson

A Baltimore (and MLB) Legend

teosdesserts · 02-28-2019, 07:46 PM

Fun question:

Ignoring the added value to the Orioles from hoopla and jersey sales etc, would you trade Chris Davis straight up for Bryce Harper right now? Davis is a warm body signed through 2022 at $23mm a year whereas Harper has 13 years at $25mm of injuries, drama, and under performance.

I think the Harper contract might be the worst contract of all time which is where this is coming from after chatting with friends about it. It’s obvious which player makes the most sense for the next few years, but given where the Orioles are as a team and looking long term what would you do?

bavariancream · 02-28-2019, 09:13 PM

Hard to predict 2 years in the future, much less 13. No way I want the O's saddled with 13 years of significant long-term obligation.

Is now the right time to bring up Ubaldo?

Thinking · 03-03-2019, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by teosdesserts

Fun question:

Ignoring the added value to the Orioles from hoopla and jersey sales etc, would you trade Chris Davis straight up for Bryce Harper right now? Davis is a warm body signed through 2022 at $23mm a year whereas Harper has 13 years at $25mm of injuries, drama, and under performance.

I think the Harper contract might be the worst contract of all time which is where this is coming from after chatting with friends about it. It’s obvious which player makes the most sense for the next few years, but given where the Orioles are as a team and looking long term what would you do?

This may be the most ridiculous comment I have seen on these boards in years -- and that is saying something.

I'm not a Harper fan and preferred the Phils to sign Machado instead, but your Harper hate must be pretty intense.

Glad that you backed up your logic with stats.

Jtoole · 03-28-2019, 03:44 PM

Not a pretty start to the season. Right back at it Saturday.

01-15-2019, 08:06 PM	#5709
teosdesserts Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,642 eosdesserts teosdesserts	I like Sisco, but he’s gonna be a Matt Wieters and not some type of star. I just hope CD can hit this year and at least bring something mildly interesting to the field. Or Angelo could get dementia and sign Machado, Harper, Keuchel, and Kimbrel. __________________ Nick Markakis super fan, former Supercollector

01-17-2019, 02:34 PM	#5714
stormshadow815 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,781	If anyone is going to fan fest and will be available during the 12:40-1:40 Eddie Murray session please PM me. I picked up a ticket for this session but will not be able to attend. If someone is willing to help me out in getting the Murray auto you can take the other two players for yourself and I'll also provide a little extra compensation. __________________

01-30-2019, 05:36 PM	#5715
teosdesserts Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,642 eosdesserts teosdesserts	https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb...2sN?li=BBnbfcL Always a shame to see something like this. __________________ Nick Markakis super fan, former Supercollector

02-28-2019, 07:46 PM	#5722
teosdesserts Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,642 eosdesserts teosdesserts	Fun question: Ignoring the added value to the Orioles from hoopla and jersey sales etc, would you trade Chris Davis straight up for Bryce Harper right now? Davis is a warm body signed through 2022 at $23mm a year whereas Harper has 13 years at $25mm of injuries, drama, and under performance. I think the Harper contract might be the worst contract of all time which is where this is coming from after chatting with friends about it. It’s obvious which player makes the most sense for the next few years, but given where the Orioles are as a team and looking long term what would you do? __________________ Nick Markakis super fan, former Supercollector

03-28-2019, 03:44 PM	#5725
Jtoole Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NC Posts: 2,010 ICapnJack Jtoole	Not a pretty start to the season. Right back at it Saturday. __________________ Bring me some Orioles Magic! https://www.flickr.com/photos/97242910@N08/albums/72157651958450202

01-15-2019, 04:32 PM	#5704
sportsfan12345 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 5,095	Since this thread hasn't been touched in over a month, I figured I'd share some good news finally that some of you may have already heard. Brooks and Eddie will be at fanfest this year! Anyone planning on going? Probably the best news we will get all year (hopefully not)!

01-15-2019, 04:34 PM	#5705
LVDan Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 17,637	who will be the Orioles 5 best players this year?

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Jmort23 Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Providence Forge, VA Posts: 4,054 jmorton19	I’m lookin forward to Austin Hays having a solid season....and if he hits in front of Davis he might lead the league in walks....and by league I mean the World. Dark horse for me is still Hunter Harvey....I might have too much faith in the kid but he does have phenomenal stuff when healthy. Jeff

01-16-2019, 03:37 PM	#5711
Maxim104 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,149	Thoughts on Mountcastle making it soon?

01-16-2019, 07:52 PM	#5712
Thinking Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 2,973	Will have to miss this FanFest, but given the auto groupings, I don't think I will be missing much. Plus the SGA giveaways in last couple years have been pretty weak.

01-30-2019, 11:06 PM	#5717
feagin Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 13	We're gonna win 100 games....it's just going to take 2+ years!

02-03-2019, 09:25 AM	#5719
Thinking Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 2,973	Anyone get a decent score at FanFest?

02-07-2019, 04:24 PM	#5721
Orange October Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 5,161 orangeoctober88	Rest in Peace to Frank Robinson A Baltimore (and MLB) Legend

02-28-2019, 09:13 PM	#5723
bavariancream Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 1,663 bavariancream	Hard to predict 2 years in the future, much less 13. No way I want the O's saddled with 13 years of significant long-term obligation. Is now the right time to bring up Ubaldo?