The excitement tonight is for all of us. But don’t get carried away.
Matt Wieters alone does NOT make the Orioles a playoff team……certainly not yet anyway.
But this IS a major piece in what we can only hope will be a major change in the organization.
Enjoy this tonight. TRY to keep it in perspective though.
Let’s see what everyone else has to say….
Best of Thursday’s WNST Blogs:
Nestor Aparicio hosting “Welcome Matt” party tonight at The Nest downtown
Drew Forrester thinks all fans should check out Wieters, Orioles this weekend
Bob Haynie says Chris Ray needs to work on ‘command’ with Tides
Rex Snider says he and Thyrl Nelson taking NASCAR bus to Dover Sunday
ORIOLES:
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Scott homers twice, drives in 4 as Birds top Tigers
The Official Site provides numerical evidence of loss
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Birds’ Bergesen taking on Tigers’ Willis on “Wieters Night” tonight
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says road to MLB debut not ‘normal’ for Wieters
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Ray optioned to Norfolk to make room for Hernandez
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Trembley forced to choose between Zaun, Moeller
Tigers Official Site’s Pete Kerzel says Galarraga tough, but Tigers fall to Birds
Norfolk Tides Official Site says Jolbert Cabrera singled home winning run as Tides beat Toledo in 10
Bowie Baysox Official Site says Arrieta pitches well, but Baysox fall to Altoona
Frederick Keys Official Site says Britton pitches well, but Keys fall to Wilmington
Delmarva Shorebirds Official Site says Shorebirds rally late to top Hickory
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Hernandez goes 5 2/3 to beat Detroit for first major league win
The Sun’s Dan Connolly told by Greg Bader O’s would consider Tucson Spring Training offer
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Wieters’ debut has more fanfare than even Ben McDonald
The Sun’s Mike Klingaman looks back on Orioles’ debuts of Ripken, Brooks, Palmer, etc.
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says prospect Chris Tillman ‘loves throwing to’ Wieters
The Sun’s Mike Klingaman says Drabowsky amongst Orioles’ greatest ‘characters’
The Sun’s Kevin Van Valkenburg says Adam Jones had great mentor during youth in San Diego
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Moeller may be willing to go to Norfolk if he clears waivers
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Trembley knows O’s having ‘fun’ winning
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Livingston promoted from Bowie to Norfolk
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. cleans up after me with Wieters
Examiner Jay Trucker says Wieters ‘big draw’ tonight at Camden Yards
Examiner Jay Trucker says Hernandez has to prove himself with Uehara due back soon
Examiner Steve DeClue says Hernandez struck out Miguel Cabrera twice in win
Examiner Steve DeClue says Montanez appears to be out for season
Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says 12,000 saw Birds top Tigers at OPACY
The AP says Tigers’ starter Willis plans to ‘attack strike zone’ tonight vs. Wieters
The AP says Ray thinks he ‘needed’ demotion
The AP says Ryan Perry gave up 3 run bomb to Scott to blow win open for O’s
Frederick News-Post says Blue Rocks beat Keys’ Bordes in relief
Washington Post’s Zach Berman says Tigers starter Willis ‘having fun again’
Washington Times’ Tim Lemke says Jones should be leading AL Centerfielders in All-Star balloting
Virginian-Pilot’s Rainer Sabin says Jim Miller blew save, but was credited with win over Mud Hens
Detroit Free-Press’s John Lowe says Tigers couldn’t take advantage of early opportunities against Hernandez
Detroit News’ Tom Gage says Leyland ‘steamed’ about Tigers’ performance in loss
SI’s Ted Keith has O’s 24th in power rankings
ESPN.com’s Jayson Stark says not all scouts see Wieters as catcher in future
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Carr, Figurs battling for return job
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Demetrius Williams ‘well on his way’ to being healthy
The Official Site announces 52’s schedule for “Ray’s Summer Days” events next weekend
Fox Sports’ Adam Schein says Ravens 5th best organization in NFL
CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco says 52 amongst ‘meanest’ players in NFL
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Ravens dealing with injury issues at TE
HORSE RACING:
Belmont Official Site’s Francis LaBelle Jr. says Stakes not only race on card at Belmont Park next Saturday
Daily Racing Form’s Jay Privman says Woolley thinks Borel worth waiting for
Daily Racing Form’s Matt Hegarty says Friesan Fire was expected to take two months off after 10th place finish in Preakness
Thoroughbred Times’ Whitney Harrod says Woolley in no rush to make jockey decision on Derby winner Mine That Bird
Thoroughbred Times’ Steve Bailey says Friesan Fire to miss two months with stress fracture
Washington Times’ Ryan O’Halloran says Rachel Alexandra could become 4th filly to win Belmont
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh profiles Stuarts Draft (Virginia) DE prospect (must subscribe)
UMBC LACROSSE:
The Official Site says Poillon, Blevins, Hopmann selected in MLL Draft
LOYOLA LACROSSE:
The Official Site says Ricci, Koppens selected in MLL Draft
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Hounds will be flying more with new teams joining ECAC next season
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Toomey will have to replace Koppens’ scoring in 2010
LOYOLA BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Hounds’ men’s athletic program wins Commissioner’s Cup
NAVY FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says OG Asei Asante most looking forward to Air Force game this season
Go Mids’ Adam Nettina chats with DC Buddy Green
NAVY LACROSSE:
The Official Site says Mids honored for media guide
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens has Mids 13th in VERY early 2010 poll
SALISBURY LACROSSE:
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Kylor Berkman selected by Bayhawks in MLL Draft
BALTIMORE MARINERS:
The Official Site previews tomorrow’s showdown with D.C. Armor at 1st Mariner Arena
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-The Ravens are ABSOLUTELY deserving of being ranked in the Top 5 organizations in the NFL by Pete Prisco. I can’t say enough about how great of a group of people they are over there.
Talk to you this weekend.
-G
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