You know you’re an Orioles fan if…..
….An opposing pitcher is throwing a perfect game, and you’re completely unmoved
….You’ve braved hostile crowds, name calling, battery throwing, and obscenity chanting from opposing fans……..to enjoy a game at Camden Yards
….You used to enjoy a drink while watching a game, but now the drinks have become a necessity to stomach the game
….At least 15 times a year there’s someone in your team’s starting lineup that you can honestly admit you’ve never heard of
….Your child’s Little League team regularly makes more significant offseason additions than your favorite Major League baseball team
….you’ve looked at the TV, the other had more than 225 runs, and you thought “Yeah, that’s about right.”
….Every Spring Training, “if” becomes your new favorite word (CB in Northeast)
….Your car’s MPG is lower than your favorite pitcher’s ERA (Christopher Edwards)
….You’ve ever paid money to go to a Major League Baseball game and your Designated Hitter bunted (John in Towson)
….“Cash for Clunkers” represents your team’s offseason free agent acquisitions (Tim in Overlea)
….Your favorite team’s colors are black, orange, and shame (Alex Thomas)
….When you hear that “no lead is safe”, you understand that TRULY, no lead is safe (Erienne)
….You miss Aubrey Huff (texter “5750”)
….You still respect Rick Dempsey (Mark in Nottingham)
….when “Orioles Magic” is still something that happens….but only to your wallet (Brandon in Abingdon)
….a 4th place finish sounds fantastic (Ken Phillips)
….you’re not sure if you should be proud or embarrassed when your favorite team adds “Baltimore” to the front of their away uniforms (Intern Jack)
Let’s see what everyone else has to say….
Best of Monday’s WNST Blogs:
Glenn Clark says Ravens CB Foxworth looking forward to seeing ‘old friends’ Thursday night in Atlanta
Drew Forrester says Trembley thought Birds ‘never gave up’ in loss
Drew Forrester offers comical take on Orioles improving
Rex Snider says NBC’s Dateline profiled McNair murder last night
Glenn Clark would like an Ed Reed jersey (from the WNST.net store) for his birthday
Bob Haynie took responsibility for jinxing Pettitte last night
ORIOLES:
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Markakis broke up Pettitte’s no-hitter in 7th, but Yankees still topped Birds
The Official Site provides numerical evidence of loss
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says David Hernandez takes hill tonight vs. AJ Burnett, Yanks
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Uehara could return before season ends
Yankees Official Site’s Bryan Hoch says Hairston error in 7th ended Pettitte’s bid for perfect game
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says 25,000 fans at Camden Yards saw Bombers top O’s (I won’t even bother to remind you that most of them were New York fans. Oh wait…..)
The Sun’s Dan Connolly and Jeff Zrebiec say Tillman, Matusz will make 2-3 more starts before being shut down for season
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Orioles expected to call up Sarfate, Fiorentino, Albers, Castillo today
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Birds should be ‘encouraged’ by “Guts”’ performance
Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says Jeremy Guthrie fell to 9-13 after loss to Yanks last night
Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says Roberts not sure how Birds finish really that important
The AP says Melvin Mora homered to break up shutout
New York Post’s George A. King III says Mariano Rivera pitched 9th for 37th save
New York Times’ Tyler Kepner says Nick Swisher homered for Yanks in win
New York Daily News’ Mark Feinsand says skipper Girardi thought Pettitte pitched ‘great game’ despite losing no hitter
Newsday’s Erik Boland says Cano added 2 run double in win
Newark Star-Ledger’s Marc Carig says Pettitte picked up 16th career win at OPACY, 26th career win over Birds
Bergen Record’s Pete Caldera says A-Rod sat out Yankees’ win Monday night
Sporting News’ Ryan Fagan has Birds 26th in power rankings
ORIOLES MINOR LEAGUES:
Bowie Baysox Official Site says Oullette, Deza took losses as Reading swept Bowie in doubleheader
Delmarva Shorebirds Official Site says Bordes winner as Shorebirds topped Lake County
Aberdeen Ironbirds Official Site says Kantakevich winner as Ironbirds topped Tri-City
Bluefield Orioles Official Site says Mechaw winner as Orioles topped Burlington
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Shorebirds’ Ronnie Welty, Joe Mahoney hit back to back homers in win over Captains
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Shorebirds’ Welty honored by South Atlantic League
Laurel Leader’s David Driver says new Keys pitcher Brett Jacobson has found adjustment from Tigers organization ‘difficult’
Frederick News-Post’s Stan Goldberg says Keys’ Caleb Joseph out of ‘nightmare’ 0-28 slump
Washington Times’ Jay LeBlanc says Arrieta, Britton, Erbe organization’s top prospects
Virginian-Pilot says Tides, Charlotte rained out last night; to play doubleheader today
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Rolle will spend first 6 weeks of season on PUP list
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Ray Lewis practiced after elbow scare in Carolina; LB Ellerbe, DT Gregg, OL Chester, OT Rodgers all returned to practice
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says despite miss vs. Panthers, Harbaugh still gives Hauschka ‘edge’ in kicking competition
Falcons Official Site’s John Manasso says RB Jerious Norwood ‘most likely’ won’t play Thursday, S William Moore definitely won’t
The Sun’s Kevin Van Valkenburg says Brendon Ayanbadejo excels not only on football field, but also in other areas of life
The Sun’s Edward Lee and Jamison Hensley say Suggs returned to practice Monday
The Sun’s Mike Preston says organization hoping Heap can return to previous form
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Kelly Gregg returned to practice yesterday, ‘intends’ to play vs. Falcons
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Chris Carr, Oniel Cousins also did not practice
The Sun’s Ken Murray says Harbaugh not particularly hopeful about Mark Clayton playing Thursday night
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Rolle told Ozzie Newsome he intended to play this season
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says QB Drew Willy, WR’s Bradon Godfrey, Biren Ealy Ravens’ first cuts
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Billick’s book not about Ravens
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Heap again looking like ‘playmaker’
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson reports Harbaugh said Rolle won’t play if playing presents ‘any risk at all’
The AP says teammate, friend Derrick Mason thinks ‘Samari just wants to play’
Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Orlando Ledbetter says Falcons coach Mike Smith confirms reserves will play majority of Ravens game
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Suggs could use work Thursday night
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Official Site previews Saturday’s open in Berkeley
The Official Site offers complete Terrapins/Golden Bears release (pdf)
Cal Official Site previews Saturday’s opener vs. Maryland
Cal Official Site offers complete Bears/Terps release (pdf)
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Ralph thinks ‘ignorance is bliss’ when it comes to young players
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says young O-Linemen Gonnella, Pinegar have each played before
The Sun’s Matt Bracken says Maryland commit Devin Burns opened ’09 season with big game
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Adrian Cannon became different player after making big TD catch in Humanitarian Bowl
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says O-Line, TE, Kicker likely Terps’ ‘biggest concerns’
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Don Brown’s defense made more than 50 picks in camp
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Ralph holds responsibility of program ‘CEO’
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Phil Costa, Chris Turner, Nolan Carroll, Adrian Moten ‘sworn in’ as team captains
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Terps may wait until gametime to pick kicker between Mike Barbour, Nick Ferrara
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says players happy to be big underdogs against Pac 10 foe
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terrell Skinner knows Adrian Cannon ‘great player’
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps won only previous meeting with Cal (last year)
San Francisco Chronicle’s Ron Kroichick says Cal returns 8 starters from ’08 team
Oakland Tribune’s Jonathan Okanes says RB Jahvid Best beginning Heisman Trophy campaign Saturday night
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says O-Line ‘most unsettled’ position for Terps
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says Bishop McNamara WR prospect Brandon Coleman has other schools higher on list than Maryland (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh says DL Ivey drawing comparisons to former Terp Randy Starks (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter says Isaiah Miles and John Crowder amongst Baltimore recruits Terps pursuing (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS BASEBALL:
Washington Times’ Ben Goessling says former Terp Justin Maxwell may be getting last shot with Nationals
NAVY FOOTBALL:
The Official Site previews Saturday’s opener at Ohio State
The Official Site offers complete Buckeyes/Midshipmen release (pdf)
Ohio State Official Site previews Saturday’s opener vs. Navy
Ohio State Official Site offers complete Bucks/Mids release
Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Ohio State, Wake Forest, Pitt, Notre Dame make Mids’ schedule ‘most challenging’ Niumatalolo has seen
Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says kickers Jon Teague, Joe Buckley will both travel to Columbus with Mids
Washington Post’s Camille Powell says center DeMell to make college debut Saturday at Ohio Stadium
Columbus Dispatch’s Rob Oller says Navy seniors dealing with futures beyond football this week
Scout.com names Pospisil, Tuani, Middleton, Blake Carter to all-service academy defensive team
TOWSON FOOTBALL:
The Official Site previews Saturday’s opener at Northwestern
The Official Site offers complete Tigers/Wildcats release (pdf)
Northwestern Official Site previews Saturday’s opener vs. Tigers
Northwestern Official Site offers complete Wildcats/Tigers release (pdf)
HOPKINS FOOTBALL:
The Official Site offers complete preview of 2009 Blue Jays
HORSE RACING:
Daily Racing Form’s David Grening says Borel to mount Derby winner Mine That Bird again in Goodwood Stakes, Breeders’ Cup Classic
Daily Racing Form’s David Grening says Belmont, Travers winner Summer Bird in good position to win 3 year old Championship
Daily Racing Form’s Mike Welsch says Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra put in final breeze at Saratoga before Saturday’s Woodward Stakes
Thoroughbred Times’ Ed DeRosa says trainer Woolley likes Borel because rider ‘knows’ Kentucky Derby winner
Thoroughbred Times’ Phil Janack says trainer Steve Asmussen says Rachel Alexandra ‘happy, loose’ in workout
CRYSTAL PALACE USA:
Examiner Jeff Hemelt says Brian Rowland, Val Teixeira, Paul Robson Palace players most honored by USL-2 this season
BALTIMORE COLTS:
The Sun’s Mike Klingaman ‘catches up with’ former Colt Bob Vogel
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-Gotta get to Owings Mills today. Add your own analysis.
Talk to you tomorrow.
-G
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