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"I don't see Brian Roberts going anywhere," he said. "Brian Roberts, to me, is a Baltimore Oriole....

the fix is in — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:11:18 -0000

"I don't see Brian Roberts going anywhere," he said. "Brian Roberts, to me, is a Baltimore Oriole. I've said that all winter. People would say, 'What are your plans with Brian Roberts?' And I'd say, 'He's my leadoff hitter.' And I fully expect that Brian Roberts will be the leadoff hitter on this ballclub for a long time, because of what he means to this team, what he means to this community.

"He is a guy that is a Baltimore Oriole. It's that simple. I don't see him going anywhere. I don't think he wants to go anywhere, which is good for us."

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Season Tickets - Questions, Concerns, Etc.

the fix is in — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:08:32 -0000

So I'm gonna make an investment into this team. I've been to 10 games this summer, with 2 more coming on Tuesday (I pray to God i can see Guts this season). Well, gosh darn, I say to myself, don't season ticket packages start at 13 games?

So I'm just gonna do it. First of all, the benifits sound pretty good. It's basically like the Orioles think you're the shit if you get season tickets. Of course, the best benifit of season tickets is that you get the first chance to buy playoff tickets. Which MIGHT happen in 2-4 years, hopefully.

I was just wondering how many season-ticket, or season-package, holders we have here? The Orioles won't let me see how much money I can expect to spend/save until I put down a nonrefundable $100/seat deposit.

I'm not planning on getting that $200 together for at least a few weeks. I would be planning on getting the $40, lower "orange section" seats. Does anyone have a good idea on how much these seats cost at the lower rates?

And finally, I'm just proud to finally do this

Today could be my first doubleheader

the fix is in — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:42:06 -0000

That is, IF.

IF I can get into the stadium with my ticket to Sturday's game. I don't have a ticket to last night's game. My ticket has the "Sept 13, 7:05" game, so do I enter the stadium at 7:05 and watch the end of the first game? Or do I have to wait?

It would be cool if my ticket was good for ALL day at the stadium, but I just don't think the Orioles would allow that.

Anyone have any ideas, or has been in this situation before?

My party is a little upset that we have to wait until probably 8-8:30 to see our game.

George Sherrill put on 15-day DL

the fix is in — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:54:02 -0000

O's place Sherrill on disabled list

The Orioles lost the services of one of their best relievers Tuesday, when they placed closer George Sherrill on the disabled list with a case of inflammation in his left shoulder. Sherrill had told manager Dave Trembley that he was in pain Monday, and the team pushed him through a magnetic resonance imaging test to determine the extent of the injury.

It probably rules out any possibility of a trade, as slim as that chance was starting to seem. The guy really was not getting it done, other than notching up a lot of saves in the beginning of the season.

And the All-Star game... he's over 30 now, his ERA climbs more and more as the season wears on, and he has shoulder problems to boot.

I am starting to dislike this baseball player.

MLB Jersey measurements

the fix is in — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:41:01 -0000

Searched on Google and Wikipedia, and couldn't find anything I was looking for.

I got my name and numbers from Eastern Lettering the other day (Ten, a small ten for the front, and JONES), and I got everything ready for it to be stitched onto the jersey.

Only problem I have is that I can't find measurements. How far down and how far to the right do I put the one? What is the spacing?

The Orioles uncertain future could cost me $165

the fix is in — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:51:04 -0000

Seriously. Out of all players on this team, which one is gonna be here the longest, while at the same time, being a good player and also being a hell of a good person to boot?

I ask, because for the first time in my life, I'm gonna buy an authentic jersey to wear for games. Got my jersey in my cart but I had to stop when we got to the "Choose Player" part. I'm not the guy that can afford to buy a jersey every year. Hell, I can't afford to go to games, really, but the Orioles have made me do it this year.

I would get Brian Roberts because he is definitely our best player and I like his attitude. But I can't shell out the money if he's not going to be on the team. He still has a good 5 years left in him, but how many of those will be with the O's?

I'm starting to think the only player that would make sense would be Adam Jones. But if that is the case, I'm going to have to wait on that for a little while, because I haven't seen him long enough, haven't heard enough interviews to decide if I like the person as a person and not just a player.

So what does everyone think? Which player is worth my $165 comittment?

Phat Albers out for two months to a year

the fix is in — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:34:51 -0000

MRI exam shows right-hander is suffering from torn right labrum

via www.baltimoresun.com

WASHINGTON -- One day after putting reliever Matt Albers on the 15-day disabled list, the Orioles got word Friday that the right-hander will not be ready in 15 days. An MRI on Albers' injured right shoulder showed that the reliever was suffering from a tear in his labrum.

Dave Trembley expands:

"He could rehab it, but if he rehabbed it, it would probably be almost a two-month period before he could pitch again," Trembley said. "Or he could go the route of surgery. He wants to discuss that with some people and consider what he's going to do. Obviously, that's a real big blow for our club. He did such a great job for us."

Albers status not encouraging to O's

This is definitely NOT GOOD NEWS at all. Albers has been eating up innings all year, and although he makes me nervous at times, I would always much rather have him come in the game than almost anyone else, including ChadBrad, Walker, and even Sarfate.

There's a hole in our bullpen now. I haven't looked at the AAA roster, so I have no idea who we're gonna call up.