I don’t know how I feel about the idea of the Orioles moving to “Dodgertown.” There’s a part of me that says that everything else about the identity and history of this organization has been stripped away; so why shouldn’t they go play in a place that is the real home of the Dodgers?
There is also a piece of me that thinks that the Birds would be better suited getting a new place in Fort Lauderdale, and continuing to try to carve out their own identity in their own Spring home.
I think I lean more to the latter-or at least the blind homer in me does. This organization shouldn’t go to a town where the fans will be ways away from adopting them; and should try to soak up as much as they can in Fort Lauderdale while they are rebuilding.
“Dodgertown” might be a nice place for a team like the Nationals with no history; but I’m not sure it’s the best spot for the Birds.
(This is clearly a moot point if Fort Lauderdale can’t come up with a facility the Birds can use for their minor league camp.)
Let’s see what everyone else has to say….
Best of Monday’s WNST Blogs:
Vince Fiduccia doesn’t think Terps have adequate PG
Drew Forrester says he will ask DeCosta all questions today
Drew Forrester doesn’t think Terps belong in Tourney
Casey Willett doesn’t think 52 goes UFC route
Rex Snider wonders if Quinn more valuable than #8 pick
ORIOLES:
The Official Site’s Ken Gurnick says Jones homers in tie
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Patton might not need testing
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Monday’s Dodgertown visit likely not last
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Birds will wait to take Ray, Baez off 40 man roster
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck thinks Birds WILL move to Vero Beach
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says young Birds would likely prefer Ft. Lauderdale to Vero Beach
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Patton headed back to Baltimore for more tests
The Sun’s Roch Kubatko says Moore played left; took lengthy trip to bathroom
The Sun’s Roch Kubatko says Yan blows three run lead in 9th
The Sun’s Roch Kubatko says Davis added RBI double
The Sun’s Roch Kubatko says Dodgers used former Birds Johnson, Riley, Tiffee
The Sun’s Roch Kubatko says Quiroz added RBI single
The Sun’s Roch Kubatko says Bynum didn’t go to Vero Beach with sore knee
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Jones’ homer got help from wind
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Albers, Burres more concerned with making team than rotation
Carroll County Times’ Rich Dubroff says Burres, Albers solid in tie
Washington Post’s Marc Carig says Moore 3-4 in tie
Washington Post’s Marc Carig says bullpen also good Monday
Washington Post’s John Feinstein says Dodgertown wouldn’t be same with Terps
SI’s Jon Heyman says Roberts talks ‘staring to get serious’
The Sports Network says former Birds Hairston, Patterson joining Reds in Camp
Vero Press Journal’s Laurel Scheffel says Vero Beach got preview Monday of what ‘Orioletown might look like’
Inside The Warehouse’s Michael Hollman names Moore organization’s #14 prospect (must subscribe)
Oriole Central’s “Ben” says Costanzo continues to play well
Camden Chat’s “punkrawka” hopes Roberts deal goes through
Dempsey’s Army’s “hrb” says Yan making sure he doesn’t make team
Oriole Magic’s Anthony Amobi says Angelos’ blessing means deal could happen sooner
Roar From 34’s Matthew Taylor thinks Pittsburgh excitement should inspire O’s fans
Fanhouse’s Tom Fornelli says Roberts deal makes sense for both teams
Fanhouse’s “Yankees Chick” says Birds won’t even need games saved while Ray out
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Daniel Wilcox says rehab not going as well as he had hoped
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says squad to be writes a story about cheerleaders and includes photo
The Sun’s Bill Ordine says Eagles’ Samuel acquisition could free up CB for Ravens
Aaron Wilson says Greisen getting looks on open market
CBS Los Angeles’ Eric Dickerson (THAT ONE) has Ravens picking Jenkins
ESPN’s Todd McShay has Ravens picking McKelvin
The Ebony Bird’s Jarrett Carter doesn’t think Ravens will find Corner in Philly
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
The Sun’s Don Markus says birthday boy Gary thinks Terps can respond
The Sun’s Don Markus says loyalty to veterans hurts Gary again
The Sun’s Bill Ordine doesn’t know if rest bad or good for Terps
The Sun’s David Steele says Terps not ‘made of’ enough
The Sun’s Matt Bracken says future Terp Maze impressive with 33 over weekend
The Examiner’s Sean Welsh says response to loss will define Terps’ season
The Examiner’s Gary Lambrecht wonders if Gary past his prime
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens wonders if Terps can recover
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Clemson loss REALLY that bad
The Diamondback’s Andrew Zuckerman says Gary doesn’t think Tourney hopes over
The AP’s Andrew Bagnato says Terps could be amongst many powerhouse programs in NIT
Charleston Post and Courier’s Larry Williams says road to Tourney might not be as difficult as thought for Terps
Terrapin Times’ Chris King says Gist’s career ‘wasn’t supposed to end’ this way (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says record 4 Terps snag All-Conference honors
The Diamondback’s Greg Schimmel says Seniors wanted final regular season game to be memorable
TERRAPINS LACROSSE:
The Official Site says Freshman Reed tallies third hat trick in third game
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Terps move past Duke loss with Providence win
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Cottle wants more from faceoffs
The Diamondback’s Eric Detweiler says Terps suffered ‘carryover effect’ from Duke loss in slow start vs. Providence
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
Terrapin Times’ Chris King says Terps in good with tall player from DeMatha (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS BASEBALL:
Washington Times’ Thom Loverro says Nats smart to keep former Terp Maxwell
MT. ST. MARY’S BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says NEC Tourney tickets on sale today
NAVY BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Sprink league Player of the Year; Lange league Coach of the Year
The Official Site says former Mid Robinson nominated for U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame
Washington Post’s Steven Goff says Mids honored thanks to remarkable turnaround
NAVY LACROSSE:
The Official Site says NAAA to hold annual sale at April 19 game
TOWSON BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Tigers to open Tourney play Friday vs. Hofstra
TOWSON LACROSSE:
The Official Site says Engelke league Player of the Week
Inside Lacrosse’s Geoff Shannon says early season drama helps keep Tigers in poll
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Tigers’ goalies will split time again vs. Terps
UMBC LACROSSE:
The Official Site says Blevins league Player of the Week; previews trip to Hopkins tonight
LOYOLA BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Brown, Tuck, Rudolph pick up MAAC honors
LOYOLA LACROSSE:
The Official Site says Ricci, Hagelin honored by ECAC
MORGAN BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Coly MEAC Player of the Week again
HOPKINS LACROSSE:
The Official Site says UMBC Coach Zimmerman returning to alma mater Hopkins tonight
Inside Lacrosse says Jays remain Number 1
Inside Lacrosse’s Quint Kessenich keeps Jays second in his poll
Inside Lacrosse’s Geoff Shannon says Jays ‘that good’
The Sun’s John Weaver says neither Jays, Devils clearly best
The Examiner’s Ron Snyder says Jays trying to continue dominance vs. Dogs
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Jays beat Tigers Saturday in most unlikely way
COLLEGE LACROSSE:
The Examiner’s Ron Snyder says Classic could switch teams, but staying at M&T
BLAST:
The Official Site says team to honor Army Friday night
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS:
The Sun’s Childs Walker says MMA closer to being sanctioned
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-Happy Birthday Gary. As I’ve stated before; I am firmly behind you, and support the fact that there are few coaches in the game who offer as complete a package as you do in the role of Head Coach. You’re a Hall of Famer; and I know that things will continue to improve at my beloved school while you are there. You deserve to be celebrated. Unfortunately; tough losses make some people say things that are a little extra emotional. As someone who cares dearly about the University; I offer you my support.
-Congratulations to Crystal Langhorne, Marissa Coleman, Kristi Toliver, Laura Harper, Greg Sprink, Billy Lange, Gerald Brown, Michael Tuck, and Brian Rudolph for receiving postseason honors.
-This young Maryland Lacrosse team is in better shape than I thought they might be at this point. Good to see they bounced back from a tough loss to Duke over the weekend. Go see UMBC play Johns Hopkins tonight (7, Homewood Field).
-I don’t think the Ravens will find a CB in Free Agency from the Eagles; or from any other team. I think the Draft will supply the team’s answers at Corner.
Talk to you tomorrow.
-G
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