Orioles likely to name Lacava GM

[bOhs01]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/10/orioles-likely-to-hire-tony-lacava-.html?utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=twitterfeed

Great news!!

[Birds of B'more]

Heyman says the same.

@SI_JonHeyman
Jon Heyman
Hearing tony lacava very likely to get orioles gm job. Dipotos interview in baltimore likely caused quick angels call on dipoto

EDIT: Oops, Heyman was the original source. Should have read link first.

[Orioles4Life21]

There may be hope after all....

[MikeAD]

This would be HUGE news.

[barellano]

Please let this be true. Please please please.

[grimed1]

Heyman says the same.

@SI_JonHeyman
Jon Heyman
Hearing tony lacava very likely to get orioles gm job. Dipotos interview in baltimore likely caused quick angels call on dipoto

The story is from the Heyman tweet. Not finalized but could be real soon, Tuesday presser?

[bOhs01]

Yes, especially after the Stockstill news. If they do end up hiring La Cava that is a great move for the future of this team. So long as Pete lets him do his thing.

[grimed1]

Yes, especially after the Stockstill news. If they do end up hiring La Cava that is a great move for the future of this team. So long as Pete lets him do his thing.

Pete does not and it does not matter if we hire Kermit the frog.

[eb45]

I was hoping for Levine, but I'm definitely ready to get excited about LaCava.

[allstar1579]

The story is from the Heyman tweet. Not finalized but could be real soon, Tuesday presser?

He'd be saying exactly the opposite if it were LaCava that got hired. If they were going to make that decision it'd be done by now. I think they are holding out for TEX to finish.

[allstar1579]

Yes, especially after the Stockstill news. If they do end up hiring La Cava that is a great move for the future of this team. So long as Pete lets him do his thing.

And there is the problem. That didn't work with Wren.

[bOhs01]

And there is the problem. That didn't work with Wren.

Yup, he's definitely the elephant in the room. We can hope though right.

[Frobby]

I wouldn't necessarily take Heyman's word as gospel here. Hopefully this gets resolved early next week. I'm sick of waiting.

[grimed1]

I still think the O's want to talk to Levine. We shall see .

[Goober Noodles]

There ARE baseball gods! :2yay-thumb::2yay-thumb::2yay-thumb:

[OrioleMagic]

Why leak it now on the morning of the 7th game of the World Series? Isn't Stockstill to be interviewed today? Isn't Heyman one of the least trustworthy national reporters? :confused:

I'd be happy with LaCava, but at this date, we should stay quiet and interview Levine.

[mcgraw238]

Pete does not and it does not matter if we hire Kermit the frog.

Reading stuff like this makes me have very bad thoughts about the guy. You would think after all this time that Pete would figure things out. He really has earned that worst owner in sports tag he got a couple years back.

[GMU Orioles Fan]

Hope this is true.

[El Gordo]

Sounds to me like Heyman is just speculating La Cava because the Angels are going with Dipoto. I wouldn't get my hopes up.

[Dipper9]

Pete does not and it does not matter if we hire Kermit the frog.

Damnit. I was really hoping Kermit was gonna "leap" to the front of the pack!

[NewMarketSean]

Good news considering the ultimate situation that still exists in Baltimore with Angelos as owner.

Let's hope something can be done within a relatively short period of time.

[grimed1]

Damnit. I was really hoping Kermit was gonna "leap" to the front of the pack!

You don't think he is a little green for the GM job?

[Dipper9]

Why leak it now on the morning of the 7th game of the World Series? Isn't Stockstill to be interviewed today? Isn't Heyman one of the least trustworthy national reporters? :confused:

I'd be happy with LaCava, but at this date, we should stay quiet and interview Levine.


Sounds to me like Heyman is just speculating La Cava because the Angels are going with Dipoto. I wouldn't get my hopes up.

I agree with my friends here. If the Orioles were close to naming LaCava, why are they interviewing Stockstill? Why did Tony hear Hart earlier this week? Why would they be waiting in the WS to end to maybe interview Levine?

I hate to be pessimistic, but after the last 14 years, I ain't getting my hopes up for anything until I see LaCava standing in front of a podium at the Warehouse!

[Dipper9]

You don't think he is a little green for the GM job?

Maybe, but he'd be "hoppy" to work hard and he is "leaps" and bounds better than Stockstill!

[Bradysburns]

:scratchchinhmm:
I still think the O's want to talk to Levine. We shall see .

Me, too - it would be bizarre, IMO, for them to have waited this long... and then not to talk to Levine! Otherwise, why did they wait this long? Because Stockstill wasn't available for an interview?

[Slappy]

Playing devil's advocate here - what makes LaCava so great? The fact that some baseball writers like him?

[Sports Guy]

So, is Heyman now a good source because he is telling people what they want to hear?

[UMDTerrapins]

I'll believe it when it's done....no sooner.

[Sports Guy]

Playing devil's advocate here - what makes LaCava so great? The fact that some baseball writers like him?Have you paid any attention to what Toronto has done the last 3-5 years?

[MikeAD]

Playing devil's advocate here - what makes LaCava so great? The fact that some baseball writers like him?

The Blue Jays have done everything we should be doing over the past several years. Bringing in talent at all levels of the organization and getting both quantity and quality.

Even if he wasn't a major player in that, hes still seen it done.

I have severe reservations that anyone can accomplish anything under Angelos, but this would be a great step even if there is only a little wiggle room.

[carolinaoriole]

Yesterday on the Mid Atlantic Sports Report Buck said the Gm search was coming to an end and the Orioles were going to add a new member to the Oriole family. Perhaps he was speaking about Lacava.

[stef]

Yesterday on the Mid Atlantic Sports Report Buck said the Gm search was coming to an end and the Orioles were going to add a new member to the Oriole family. Perhaps he was speaking about Lacava.

Unfortunately, that doesn't mean the new member is going to be the GM. Rumor has it they are hiring a new AA hitting coach, after all.:D

[Dipper9]

Yesterday on the Mid Atlantic Sports Report Buck said the Gm search was coming to an end and the Orioles were going to add a new member to the Oriole family. Perhaps he was speaking about Lacava.

Wait, what? And you're just now telling us this why?

By the way, I didn't know anyone even watched that show! :D

[AgentOrange]

So, is Heyman now a good source because he is telling people what they want to hear?


I'll believe it when it's done....no sooner.


Sounds to me like Heyman is just speculating La Cava because the Angels are going with Dipoto. I wouldn't get my hopes up.


I wouldn't necessarily take Heyman's word as gospel here. Hopefully this gets resolved early next week. I'm sick of waiting.

Doesn't sound like people think that SG.

[Singleton]

So, is Heyman now a good source because he is telling people what they want to hear?

Soo negative. What we know is that the team has interviewed 4 candidates one of whom seems poised to be named by another team which leaves us with 3 choices. We also have a manager indicating that the search is ending and now we have a journalist saying a decision is imminent.

Sounds possible, yes?

[Floater]

If true, the O's were smart to say they are going to interview Stockstill, now the La Cava signing would seem amazing compared to the threat of Stockstill. Genius move!

[Satyr3206]

Unfortunately, that doesn't mean the new member is going to be the GM. Rumor has it they are hiring a new AA hitting coach, after all.:D

And all this time I thought they were naming a new head of janitorial services. Now I'm bummed.

[TonySoprano]

Have you paid any attention to what Toronto has done the last 3-5 years?Do you mean finishing fourth? :D

[Sports Guy]

Soo negative. What we know is that the team has interviewed 4 candidates one of whom seems poised to be named by another team which leaves us with 3 choices. We also have a manager indicating that the search is ending and now we have a journalist saying a decision is imminent.

Sounds possible, yes?I'm not negative at all.

People on here bash Heyman all the time...but now, since we are hearing what we want to hear, this is legit?

This is called the OH media double standard.(not all apply to this of course)

[allstar1579]

Soo negative. What we know is that the team has interviewed 4 candidates one of whom seems poised to be named by another team which leaves us with 3 choices. We also have a manager indicating that the search is ending and now we have a journalist saying a decision is imminent.

Sounds possible, yes?

It does, but we also have this new digital media age where media members are in constant race to "scoop" others. (You see this on Twitter all the time and people having to apologize and credit other people later often)

You start to see people throw out educated guesses before things happen in an attempt to get a claim on the scoop, since that is the stuff that drives their career. It's no knock on them, or anything really negative, it's just the nature of how things have evolved. Then people take things put out there as being gospel and get mad when they don't turn out the way originally intended. It's made reporters jobs 20x harder.

[grimed1]

It does, but we also have this new digital media age where media members are in constant race to "scoop" others. (You see this on Twitter all the time and people having to apologize and credit other people later often)

You start to see people throw out educated guesses before things happen in an attempt to get a claim on the scoop, since that is the stuff that drives their career. It's no knock on them, or anything really negative, it's just the nature of how things have evolved. Then people take things put out there as being gospel and get mad when they don't turn out the way originally intended. It's made reporters jobs 20x harder.

Happens all the time. Tex was going to the Red Sox. Reimold was getting traded for Bartlett.

[SilentJames]

If this pans out it is great news.

[TonySoprano]

It does, but we also have this new digital media age where media members are in constant race to "scoop" others. (You see this on Twitter all the time and people having to apologize and credit other people later often)

You start to see people throw out educated guesses before things happen in an attempt to get a claim on the scoop, since that is the stuff that drives their career. It's no knock on them, or anything really negative, it's just the nature of how things have evolved. Then people take things put out there as being gospel and get mad when they don't turn out the way originally intended. It's made reporters jobs 20x harder.buzz kill ;)

As others have said, I'll believe it when I see it, particularly since this is from Heyman.

[Birds of B'more]

@Ken_Rosenthal
Ken Rosenthal
#BlueJays' LaCava still appears to be #Orioles' top choice, but #Dodgers' Watson had excellent interview, sources say. #MLB

[allstar1579]

buzz kill ;)

As others have said, I'll believe it when I see it, particularly since this is from Heyman.

Yeah, I know, but I just bought stock in snow shovels so I felt like I had to discourage everyone from buying pitchforks instead.

[Birds of B'more]

@TBrownYahoo
Tim Brown
Dodgers exec De Jon Watson has met three times with O's, including dinner Wednesday night with Buck Showalter, according to sources.



In other words, if Heyman thinks LaCava is happening, sounds like he's the only one right now.

[crissfan172]

It's probably just conjecture on Heyman's part. It seemed to everyone (who hasn't suffered through the Hart rumor) that DiPoto and LaCava were the top candidates. One is gone, so obviously the other is the favorite.

[grimed1]

[QUOTE=Birds of B'more;2594356]@TBrownYahoo
Tim Brown
Dodgers exec De Jon Watson has met three times with O's, including dinner Wednesday night with Buck Showalter, according to sources.

Three times? Does he mean that they had three interviews on Wednesday. Buck also took Lacava to dinner. After a long interview you usually go out for a bite.

[Birds of B'more]

Three times? Does he mean that they had three interviews on Wednesday. Buck also took Lacava to dinner. After a long interview you usually go out for a bite.

Hopefully Buck is far better than MacPhail was in the Wining and Dining arena.

[adamwolff11]

I hope this is true. I've liked everything I've read about LaCava.

[TonySoprano]

Hopefully Buck is far better than MacPhail was in the Wining and Dining arena.It's all down to Angelos' wining and dining skills at Sabatino's. :D

[grimed1]

LaCava may have crept into that top spot this week, so Dipoto's being off the board may not have mattered anyway. And I know the Orioles liked Los Angeles Dodgers assistant GM De Jon Watson as well.

LaCava is now obviously the favorite to be the new Orioles GM. But write that in pencil. I’ve learned over the years that nothing is official with the Orioles until it is official.


http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/2011/10/report_sayd_dipoto_off_the_boa.html

[crissfan172]

We'll know on Sunday. We just need to look to see which candidate is at the Ravens game. ;)

[weams]

Happens all the time. Tex was going to the Red Sox. Reimold was getting traded for Bartlett.

And Hernandez and Simon. Andy Backed off when he found he could get Reynolds for David and that the DBacks would not take Tillman as a substitute. Then Hardy fell in his lap for essentially cash considerations.

[weams]

We'll know on Sunday. We just need to look to see which candidate is at the Ravens game. ;)

Michael Phelps just tweeted that he was having dinner at Da Mimmos with the new Orioles GM !!:) !! :)

[clapdiddy]

And Hernandez and Simon. Andy Backed off when he found he could get Reynolds for David and that the DBacks would not take Tillman as a substitute. Then Hardy fell in his lap for essentially cash considerations.

Are you flippin' serious? I'm glad that trade didn't go down.

[clapdiddy]

Michael Phelps just tweeted that he was having dinner at Da Mimmos with the new Orioles GM !!:) !! :)


Now, if Prince Fielder starts tweeting this, then we'll get excited!

[ebranger]

Anyone have a photo of Lacava? Saw Rick Dempsey walking into the warehouse today with a couple of other people I didn't recognize.

[weams]

http://misterirrelevant.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/tony-lacava-style.jpg
Anyone have a photo of Lacava? Saw Rick Dempsey walking into the warehouse today with a couple of other people I didn't recognize.

[cindyluvsbrady]

Why am I so worried???:eek:

[weams]

Why am I so worried???:eek:Because it was this guy?


http://i.ytimg.com/vi/0qdhADE5uGQ/0.jpg

[ebranger]

I can't say with 100% certainty, but that's a very good possibility. There were two people I hadn't ever seen around here before. One stockier guy with curly gray hair and another guy that at first glance, caught me by surprise because I thought, man, that guy kinda resembles Flanny. That picture definitely resembles him.

[cindyluvsbrady]

Because it was this guy?


http://i.ytimg.com/vi/0qdhADE5uGQ/0.jpg
Who is this man???? He is a stranger= Danger!!!

[ebranger]

Definitely not the guy in the MASN jacket. :)

[EagleOriole]

Heyman, wouldn't trust him to get it right. Think word will come down Sunday after the World Series pub goes. Hoping for LaCava, expecting someone else still.

[weams]

http://www.ladodgertalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/De-Jon-Watson.jpg

[ebranger]

http://www.ladodgertalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/De-Jon-Watson.jpg

Was definitely not Watson

[weams]

http://qualityatbats.com/images/baseball_hitting_drills_springer_tony_lacava.jpeg

http://ckelly.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c562353ef0112790fd6c828a4-800wi

[Floater]

http://www.ladodgertalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/De-Jon-Watson.jpg
'Elementary, my dear Watson'

[ebranger]

http://qualityatbats.com/images/baseball_hitting_drills_springer_tony_lacava.jpeg

http://ckelly.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c562353ef0112790fd6c828a4-800wi
As mentioned before, the guy on the lower right is a definite possibility and could very well be the one that struck me as looking a bit like Flannigan. Definitely not the rest.

[ebranger]

As mentioned before, the guy on the lower right is a definite possibility and could very well be the one that struck me as looking a bit like Flannigan. Definitely not the rest.

Or wait, is the guy on the top right the same guy? Harder to see him clearly in that picture.

[weams]

Yes, they are both Tony. I am un certain who the stocky one that you mentioned would have been.

Or wait, is the guy on the top right the same guy? Harder to see him clearly in that picture.

[weaver]

TV Rogers Sportsnet's (the media company who own the Jays) sports ticker- Report: "Orioles expected to name Tony Lacava as their new GM"
Here is a photo of Lacava along with a reference story about this possible move.
http://www.torontosun.com/2011/10/14/orioles-to-talk-to-jays-lacava

[NewMarketSean]

I also like that he already has familiarity with the AL East and comes from teams who have actually produced some really good quality players. Good move if this actually happens.

[weams]

You see this guy recently?

http://photo.mylife.com/photos/023/964/732M.jpg


http://www.observertoday.com/photos/news/md/530861_1.jpg

[waroriole]

I wouldn't necessarily take Heyman's word as gospel here. Hopefully this gets resolved early next week. I'm sick of waiting.

Exactly. Most people on here would usually say that Heyman is full of it.

[PrivateO]

@Ken_Rosenthal
Ken Rosenthal
#BlueJays' LaCava still appears to be #Orioles' top choice, but #Dodgers' Watson had excellent interview, sources say. #MLB

Pretty sure everyone had a great interview by now.

[Dipper9]

You see this guy recently?

http://photo.mylife.com/photos/023/964/732M.jpg


http://www.observertoday.com/photos/news/md/530861_1.jpg

No, but she's awfully cute!

Oh, you meant the guy!

[Malike]

http://qualityatbats.com/images/baseball_hitting_drills_springer_tony_lacava.jpeg

http://ckelly.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c562353ef0112790fd6c828a4-800wi

Well, one thing is for sure. LaCava is going to fail miserably. He does not have a good baseball face.

[scOtt]

http://misterirrelevant.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/tony-lacava-style.jpg
I just hope if he is hired people don't start calling him TLC. :rolleyestf:

[mcgraw238]

Have you paid any attention to what Toronto has done the last 3-5 years?

I doubt it will matter. Frank Wren was a nice hire who apparently was ready to quit 2 weeks into the job. I sat next to Wren during an exhibition game in Birmingham and the guy already looked fatigued.

[crissfan172]

I just hope if he is hired people don't start calling him TLC. :rolleyestf:

Why? At least we'd know that we wouldn't get any more scrubs.

[scOtt]

TV Rogers Sportsnet's (the media company who own the Jays) sports ticker- Report: "Orioles expected to name Tony Lacava as their new GM"
Here is a photo of Lacava along with a reference story about this possible move.
http://www.torontosun.com/2011/10/14/orioles-to-talk-to-jays-lacava
That makes it a little more believable. You would think they would have some inside info.

[scOtt]

You see this guy recently?

http://photo.mylife.com/photos/023/964/732M.jpg


http://www.observertoday.com/photos/news/md/530861_1.jpg

Our new Scouting Director? :)
President of the Hair Club for Men, I think...

[weams]

I just hope if he is hired people don't start calling him TLC. :rolleyestf:

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8WEtxJ4-sh4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Waterfalls

[Remember The Alomar]

TV Rogers Sportsnet's (the media company who own the Jays) sports ticker- Report: "Orioles expected to name Tony Lacava as their new GM"
Here is a photo of Lacava along with a reference story about this possible move.
http://www.torontosun.com/2011/10/14/orioles-to-talk-to-jays-lacava

This guy is a broadcaster for the Jays. I'm pretty sure it's just a regurgitation of the Heyman report, but where there's smoke...


Sad that the season is over, saddened further by the report that Tony LaCava will be named #orioles GM, though I'm thrilled for him.

http://twitter.com/#!/Wilnerness590/status/130124844548366337

Edit: Forgive me if this has been posted elsewhere, but I scanned this thread and didn't see it.

Heyman:


some could see orioles hiring both lacava & watson. maybe not as good a pair as crick & watson, but still good. #obscure?


http://twitter.com/#!/SI_JonHeyman/status/130062664104808449

[RavNMadMan]

Does anyone else think Levine gets a meeting before the selection is made? I think that might happen. JMO. BTW I voted for LaCava earlier on when the GM threads first came out.

[scOtt]

Does anyone else think Levine gets a meeting before the selection is made? I think that might happen. JMO. BTW I voted for LaCava earlier on when the GM threads first came out.
Absolutely. I think Levine is THE reason it has gone on this long.

[JanJaap]

http://ckelly.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c562353ef0112790fd6c828a4-800wi


Who is the guy on the left side in the picture? A small child could seek shelter from the rain under that nose.

[LookitsPuck]

Who is the guy on the left side in the picture? A small child could seek shelter from the rain under that nose.

JP Ricciardi

[Remember The Alomar]

Who is the guy on the left side in the picture? A small child could seek shelter from the rain under that nose.

JP Ricciardi. Ex-GM for the Jays.

[GoldGlove21]

LaCava was my first and I would be very excited to have him in Baltimore. The Orioles are far from perfect, but it doesn't take ages to turn things around if everyone gets on board in regards to the correct way to do them. I still believe that Angelos is more likely to hinder than help the Orioles, but he is our owner and as of right now he is not going anywhere in the near term.

I have seen enough GM's come and go without righting the ship that it is very hard for me to blame numerous GM's for "Not getting it". I think that having a quality GM candidate in LaCava and a guy with Showalter's reputation will help the Orioles, but to what degree? I suppose time will tell because I feel that LaCava is the right man for the job. I would have been cool with Dipoto leading our franchise as well, but I never really thought that he was coming here.

[playbaltimorecom]

I am hearing things look favorable for Tony. The Stockstill thing is a weird twist; Hope that is just like a Dempsey interview.

Tony would be HUGE for us as an organization and terrific for player development and drafting.

[Moose Milligan]

Doesn't matter who the GM is as long as Angelos is around.

[scOtt]

Doesn't matter who the GM is as long as Angelos is around.
I (sadly) agree with this... but I think we're to the point now that this hire might outlast Angelos as owner. I think it's more important this time, to make a good hire.

[TGO]

LaCava was my first

When you post at 2 in the morning you really have to be careful about over-sharing. :laughlol:

[Can_of_corn]

Absolutely. I think Levine is THE reason it has gone on this long.

I will be annoyed if the process has dragged on this long and Levine isn't interviewed.

[raypetty]

I don't post much but scOtt it only makes sense. I think the Stock interview was to buy time until after the WS to ask permission to interview Thad Levine. He grew up an Os fan and is from the area. I think he would be the logical choice.

[OsLuvrInKy]

Levine - President of Baseball Operations
LaCava - General Manager

I could live with this.

[OrioleMagic]

Levine - President of Baseball Operations
LaCava - General Manager

I could live with this.

I think it would more likely be the opposite. IF both were hired.

[allstar1579]

Levine - President of Baseball Operations
LaCava - General Manager

I could live with this.

Levine doesn't have the experience for that position. Won't happen. You'd have a VERY hard time selling LaCava why Levine gets to be Prez and he doesn't.

[mcgraw238]

Hopefully LaCava is the guy early next week and the move signals a strong push to right the ship on all aspects of scouting and development.

[EagleOriole]

Levine - President of Baseball Operations
LaCava - General Manager

I could live with this.

You could live with this, LaCava would not. Levine or LaCava, not both.

[mcgraw238]

One thing that strikes me compared to other organizations is that our front office structure appears to be smaller than other clubs, i.e., a president of baseball operations, GM, assistant GM's. I could be wrong but it doesn't appear our level of staffing is on par with other clubs.

[TGO]

This isn't based on anything but I don't think we could team up LaCava and Levine in any capacity. They are both in good organizations and would need to be "the guy" to be convinced to leave.

[Enjoy Terror]

I just hope if he is hired people don't start calling him TLC. :rolleyestf:

You shouldn't have said anything because the new AM will be TLC in my vernacular.

[TGO]

At least if it's TLC we can go to FanFest and tell him we don't want no scrubs.

[crissfan172]

Why? At least we'd know that we wouldn't get any more scrubs.


At least if it's TLC we can go to FanFest and tell him we don't want no scrubs.

:cussing:

:p

[Lucky Jim]

At least if it's TLC we can go to FanFest and tell him we don't want no scrubs.

Nothing's gonna stop Trea from chasin' waterfalls.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NnzChrd0S4

[weams]

I think it would more likely be the opposite. IF both were hired.
Roch has STRESSED that he has been told otherwise. One, not two.

[byrdz]

If we do take Lacava do we start to see some Jays/Orioles trades?

[Flacco Machado]

If we do take Lacava do we start to see some Jays/Orioles trades?

Who are some players from Toronto that you would like to see coming over to the Orioles?




*Please no Adam Loewen references...:)*

[JTrea81]

If we do take Lacava do we start to see some Jays/Orioles trades?

We might see Grady Sizemore...

[Flacco Machado]

We might see Grady Sizemore...

Yeah, LaCava was with Cleveland and Montreal. According to one story I read, he was very much involved in the Bartolo Colon for Cliff Lee, Sizemore, and Brandon Phillips deal. Good call JTrea.

[weams]

Yeah, LaCava was with Cleveland and Montreal. According to one story I read, he was very much involved in the Bartolo Colon for Cliff Lee, Sizemore, and Brandon Phillips deal. Good call JTrea.

Probably true. But to me Sizemore is Roberts at best.

[Floater]

I'm sure he'll be really sneaky with the trades, he'll just Creep...

[Flacco Machado]

Probably true. But to me Sizemore is Roberts at best.

Yeah. It sure would be nice to catch lightning in a bottle though. Sizemore was one of THE BEST players in the league. Still not that old that he can't turn it around though. That is my hope anyway. I'm all for signing him and taking a chance. I guess it depends on what he's looking for. It could turn out to be a great steal this offseason. JJ Hardy: Part Deux?

[bandy75]

One thing that strikes me compared to other organizations is that our front office structure appears to be smaller than other clubs, i.e., a president of baseball operations, GM, assistant GM's. I could be wrong but it doesn't appear our level of staffing is on par with other clubs.

I don't think this is necessarily true, we just don't use the GM/asst. GM title. There's president of baseball operations, director of baseball operations, directors of pro and amateur scouting, director of player development, and director of international operations that I can think of.

[allstar1579]

Probably true. But to me Sizemore is Roberts at best.

Could be a Beltran situation though. Terrible for a couple years because of injury and then finally puts it back together when you least expect it.

[ScottP]

Probably true. But to me Sizemore is Roberts at best.

Just had knee surgery again, on the same one they performed microfracture last year; I'd pass

[eddie83]

Could be a Beltran situation though. Terrible for a couple years because of injury and then finally puts it back together when you least expect it.

Considering how difficult it is to attract FA's here and even if we could how much we would have to overpay, it is worth the risk to me. Until we start winning on our own these are the type of risks we might need to take.

[thefan11]

Seriously, just don't let Grady play CF (which shouldn't be a problem). Most, if not all of his injuries are from wear and tear due his all or nothing outfield play. Let him DH and play LF and see what happens. I mean, production has never been his issue, so it won't be like a Garret Atkins situation. If Sizemore can be had for around 5 Mil or so, i'd pull the trigger and keep him the heck away from CF and play him no more than 5-6 days in a row.

[mrbig1]

Does it really matter who the GM is?

[Sports Guy]

Probably true. But to me Sizemore is Roberts at best.Sizemore is a perfect guy for a team like the Orioles to take a chance on.

[JanJaap]

@ Remember the Alomar

Thanks

[weams]

Sizemore is a perfect guy for a team like the Orioles to take a chance on.

Well then, I hope both Brian and Grady have huge years for us.

On another note.


I hope We Get LaCava

[playbaltimorecom]

Levine - President of Baseball Operations
LaCava - General Manager

I could live with this.


I don't believe this is a possibility.

I believe that Tony was given the weekend to think it over and we could see an announcement on Monday. I was shocked at how early that turnaround was. Tuesday or Wed makes more sense, but just passing on what I heard.

[OrioleMagic]

Roch has STRESSED that he has been told otherwise. One, not two. Agreed. (I capitalized "if" with that in mind.)

[weams]

I don't believe this is a possibility.

I believe that Tony was given the weekend to think it over and we could see an announcement on Monday. I was shocked at how early that turnaround was. Tuesday or Wed makes more sense, but just passing on what I heard.

Thanks. I was told the same. But Tony was told that it is Hart so anyone's guess at this point.

[weams]

Just had knee surgery again, on the same one they performed microfracture last year; I'd pass

Bo Jackson was really great until he had that hip replaced...

[allstar1579]

Bo Jackson was really great until he had that hip replaced...

A couple years ago Microfracture was like the kiss of death because no one understood the recovery time. Now it looks like a year to get back to activity, and another year or two to get back to pre-injury status, but it does come back at least for the most part.

[weams]

A couple years ago Microfracture was like the kiss of death because no one understood the recovery time. Now it looks like a year to get back to activity, and another year or two to get back to pre-injury status, but it does come back at least for the most part. SO how does subsequent insult to the area by surgical means effect the timeline?

[Can_of_corn]

Just had knee surgery again, on the same one they performed microfracture last year; I'd pass


SO how does subsequent insult to the area by surgical means effect the timeline?

I could have sworn I saw a quote from him a few months back saying his other knee was bothering him just like the one he had surgery on. Are you sure it was the same knee Scott?

[allstar1579]

SO how does subsequent insult to the area by surgical means effect the timeline?

It's actually pretty common, I think it's all part of the learning process about them since it's a fairly new procedure. You see it more in the NBA, Amare, Arenas guys like that have had it, gone MIA for a couple years (year out, year inneffective) and a lot of them have had a second procedure in there somewhere.

I think it's going to get to the point where they do the microfracture, and then schedule a second surgery to clean things up after a period of rehab since it's happening so often anyway.

[allstar1579]

I could have sworn I saw a quote from him a few months back saying his other knee was bothering him just like the one he had surgery on. Are you sure it was the same knee Scott?

I'd imagine the overcompensation from the original knee would lead to more wear and tear on the other knee. Was the second one arthroscopic?

[Can_of_corn]

I'd imagine the overcompensation from the original knee would lead to more wear and tear on the other knee. Was the second one arthroscopic?

The quote I saw was before he had anything done. He was just explaining that the issues he was having were the same as before. This was back in August maybe?

[GoldGlove21]

I am not sure how a LaCava thread became a Sizemore debate, but I will provide my two cents. If we are going to essentially blow millions of dollars on a project than I would rather it be on a player like Sizemore who has higher upside than the Derek lee or Vlad Guerrero types in their mid to late 30's. Would I rather see that money pumped into the long-term health of our organization? Sure, but Sizemore could be a buy low and trade high candidate if they have two-thirds of a quality season following a couple oft-injured seasons. Does anyone here a guess to how much Sizemore will cost?

[LookinUp]

If this happens (LaCava), it'll be really interesting to hear what he has to say and to see the guys he targets and/or is willing to trade.

[GoldGlove21]

If this happens (LaCava), it'll be really interesting to hear what he has to say and to see the guys he targets and/or is willing to trade.

That COULD signify his mindset regarding build for 2 years from now or try to field a competitive team while also fixing our organizational issues. I say could because the players he identifies as trade bait will likely be the guys that Peter Angelos is willing to let LaCava move in the right deal.

[Brendan25]

I could be wrong but I think that Buck will have more influence on who is and isn't trade bait then Angelos will.

[weams]

If this happens (LaCava), it'll be really interesting to hear what he has to say and to see the guys he targets and/or is willing to trade.

Yeah, I think that is how we veered off of LaCava here. It becames a game of WWTD?

[allstar1579]

Yeah, I think that is how we veered off of LaCava here. It becames a game of WWTD?

14 years later its the only way we keep our sanity...to imagine how much better it will be with the next guy.

[ScottP]

I could have sworn I saw a quote from him a few months back saying his other knee was bothering him just like the one he had surgery on. Are you sure it was the same knee Scott?


My bad, it was the other knee.

[Flacco Machado]

Yeah, I think that is how we veered off of LaCava here. It becames a game of WWTD?

If LaCava is hired, there will be some confusing times on this board with all the "Tony" references. :)

[JTrea81]

If LaCava is hired, there will be some confusing times on this board with all the "Tony" references. :)

I think he'll get the TLC treatment that has already been mentioned.

[crissfan172]

I think he'll get the TLC treatment that has already been mentioned.

Yes, and hopefully only because it's ridiculous...just like BMat.

[The Rick]

The O's could use a little TLC...

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/RickerSays/tlc.png

[weams]

Yes, and hopefully only because it's ridiculous...just like BMat.

Don't go chasing Waterfalls.

[Flacco Machado]

Don't go chasing Waterfalls.

Davey "Left Eye" Lopes for 3rd base coach???:)

[weams]

Davey "Left Eye" Lopes for 3rd base coach???:)

I would love that.

On a LaCava Note I have recieved additional verification that we should watch tomorrow's events closely. He is said to be an overwhelming favorite, unless he turns the job down. Tomorrow.

[Remember The Alomar]

I would love that.

On a LaCava Note I have recieved additional verification that we should watch tomorrow's events closely. He is said to be an overwhelming favorite, unless he turns the job down. Tomorrow.

That would be a nice way to start the week. Crossing my fingers.

[SoBo]

I would love that.

On a LaCava Note I have recieved additional verification that we should watch tomorrow's events closely. He is said to be an overwhelming favorite, unless he turns the job down. Tomorrow.

And that's what scares me. Interview stockstill in case no one outside of organization wants the job. I like Lacava but I wouldn't blame him for turning the job down.

[weams]

And that's what scares me. Interview stockstill in case no one outside of organization wants the job. I like Lacava but I wouldn't blame him for turning the job down. The offer of a GM job to a fifty year old man who has not held that position is a difficult thing to pass up.

[SoBo]

The offer of a GM job to a fifty year old man who has not held that position is a difficult thing to pass up.

That's what I keep telling myself. Only 30 of these suckers. From all I've read Lacava seems like the best fit.

[Remember The Alomar]

The offer of a GM job to a fifty year old man who has not held that position is a difficult thing to pass up.

His age is one of the reasons I'm hopeful. If he was 30 something I would severely doubt it.

[Flacco Machado]

I would love that.

On a LaCava Note I have recieved additional verification that we should watch tomorrow's events closely. He is said to be an overwhelming favorite, unless he turns the job down. Tomorrow.

Thanks for the info. Tempered enthusiasm right now.

[NattieO'sHon]

I would love that.

On a LaCava Note I have recieved additional verification that we should watch tomorrow's events closely. He is said to be an overwhelming favorite, unless he turns the job down. Tomorrow.

Are there concerns he will turn us down?

[gallden]

Reminds me of the Sean Miller time.

[Remember The Alomar]

Reminds me of the Sean Miller time.

That was worse. Insiders on UMD and Zona boards were saying it was in the bag. The fact that it was such a whirlwind made it terrible too.

[LookinUp]

Are there concerns he will turn us down?

Nothing that I've heard. Just the fear of what happens in bad organizations.

[Remember The Alomar]

Law:


More of the same. Not 100% but likely he's their guy. RT @luke_jackson10: @keithlaw Hearing anything on LaCava?

http://twitter.com/#!/keithlaw/status/130851822482108416

[NattieO'sHon]

This would be great news.

[scOtt]

I think he'll get the TLC treatment that has already been mentioned.
*sigh* In trying to pre-empt something, I started a trend. :p

[Dipper9]

*sigh* In trying to pre-empt something, I started a trend. :p

Has anyone seen The Other Guys where Michael Keaton's character keeps making TLC song references and doesn't know what he's doing? Pretty funny stuff.

[csgordos]

A couple years ago Microfracture was like the kiss of death because no one understood the recovery time. Now it looks like a year to get back to activity, and another year or two to get back to pre-injury status, but it does come back at least for the most part.


It's actually pretty common, I think it's all part of the learning process about them since it's a fairly new procedure. You see it more in the NBA, Amare, Arenas guys like that have had it, gone MIA for a couple years (year out, year inneffective) and a lot of them have had a second procedure in there somewhere.

I think it's going to get to the point where they do the microfracture, and then schedule a second surgery to clean things up after a period of rehab since it's happening so often anyway.

Sorry I wasn't on yesterday to address the questions about microfracture. I have treated soccer players and some basketball players who have had microfracture surgery. It does take a year to medically return to full normal function. I don't believe a baseball player would need the extra year that was mentioned like a basketball or football player. The "second" year occurs because the athlete is afraid of hurting the knee again and doesn't trust the knee is fully recovered. Medically they are fine but they often need a whole year of not getting injured to go 100% with their cuts and explosion. I don't believe that would be a huge deal with a baseball player. My thoughts is that even at 90-95% he would be fine, vs. a running back in football or power forward in basketball. Even better if he could play CF the Orioles could move Jones to LF or trade him for some pitching or corner infielder.

[grimed1]

I also keep hearing a Tuesday presser. They are also trying to get Watson to come on board. We shall see. The O's are unique because the guy who is doing the hiring might one day have to be fired by you. The Angels manager did not sit in on the interview process. I hear that no new interviews are scheduled.

[grimed1]

Sorry to inform you Dipper,but Kermit the Frog will not be the new GM. His interview was not riveting.

[weams]

I also keep hearing a Tuesday presser. They are also trying to get Watson to come on board. We shall see. The O's are unique because the guy who is doing the hiring might one day have to be fired by you. The Angels manager did not sit in on the interview process. I hear that no new interviews are scheduled.Thanks.

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[ChaosLex]

I also keep hearing a Tuesday presser. They are also trying to get Watson to come on board. We shall see. The O's are unique because the guy who is doing the hiring might one day have to be fired by you. The Angels manager did not sit in on the interview process. I hear that no new interviews are scheduled.

They want to hire LaCava and Watson!?

[weams]

Has anyone seen The Other Guys where Michael Keaton's character keeps making TLC song references and doesn't know what he's doing? Pretty funny stuff.

I shall have to view it.

To "T" step on that (shhhh)

We ain't 2 proud, We ain't 2 proud 2 beg

Thinkin' short of what you got
Better get it while it's hot

[grimed1]

They want to hire LaCava and Watson!?

Lacava as GM. Watson in the position he has with the Dodgers. Asst GM/Scouting. Who knows if he wants to move to the O's. Both or either one might turn the job down.

[Dipper9]

Sorry to inform you Dipper,but Kermit the Frog will not be the new GM. His interview was not riveting.

Damnit! I heard the opposite. I heard his interview was very ribbiting.

No problems though. Kermit has already moved on and will be hosting Monday Night Raw tonight. In an interview, Kermit said "Working for Vince McMahon is preferable to working with Peter Angelos."

[Brendan25]

Lacava as GM. Watson in the position he has with the Dodgers. Asst GM/Scouting. Who knows if he wants to move to the O's. Both or either one might turn the job down.

This, in my opinion, could be the best possible scenario. Two guys with great scouting/developmental backgrounds joining the O's.

[Dipper9]

This, in my opinion, could be the best possible scenario. Two guys with great scouting/developmental backgrounds joining the O's.

I agree. But why would Watson leave the Dodgers for a lateral move here?

[weams]

I agree. But why would Watson leave the Dodgers for a lateral move here?

Because we are not bankrupt and because Frank McCourt has alienated everyone who ever worked for him. And obviously a raise.

[JohnD]

Yeah, as screwed up as the Orioles are, the Dodgers are even worse.

[weams]

Mike Wilner, Host of The JaysTalk along the Blue Jays Radio Network says he is saddened by the report that LaCava is taking the O's position, but very happy for Tony. LaCava.



And, oh my god, what is this madness?
I will not let it kill my gladness
And, oh my god, what is this madness?
My joy inside will send this message


I want to be somebody
I want to make a difference,

[crissfan172]

Has anyone seen The Other Guys where Michael Keaton's character keeps making TLC song references and doesn't know what he's doing? Pretty funny stuff.

Whenever I think of or hear TLC, I think of kindergarden (when "Waterfalls" came out) and that movie. That whole bit was hilarious in the movie.

[Sports Guy]

I also keep hearing a Tuesday presser. They are also trying to get Watson to come on board. We shall see. The O's are unique because the guy who is doing the hiring might one day have to be fired by you. The Angels manager did not sit in on the interview process. I hear that no new interviews are scheduled.So, no Levine?

We were told by some of the OH top minds that we were just interviewing Stockstill to waste time until Levine came around...They were wrong?

[Sports Guy]

This will be an excellent hire if it happens....but will they truly allow him to implement his ideas?

[JohnnyK27]

Mike Wilner, Host of The JaysTalk along the Blue Jays Radio Network says he is saddened by the report that LaCava is taking the O's position, but very happy for Tony. LaCava.

Great News... Hopefully we can now also add Watson who is mentioned above.

[Brendan25]

This will be an excellent hire if it happens....but will they truly allow him to implement his ideas?

I would think so. I don't think the Orioles would be interviewing guys with the backgrounds that Lacava and Watson have if they didn't want them to implement what they are best at in our organization.

[clapdiddy]

Great News... Hopefully we can now also add Watson who is mentioned above.
I'll believe it all when I hear it officially.

[JohnnyK27]

I'll believe it all when I hear it officially.Yep with the Orioles until they announce it you should be wary.

[Sports Guy]

I would think so. I don't think the Orioles would be interviewing guys with the backgrounds that Lacava and Watson have if they didn't want them to implement what they are best at in our organization.Common sense says this is true....but you can't rely on common sense when it comes to the Orioles and PA.

[weams]

So, no Levine?

We were told by some of the OH top minds that we were just interviewing Stockstill to waste time until Levine came around...They were wrong?Yes. Wrong. Stockstill was the mystery candidate. Unless of course we hire Hart without an interview.

[El Gordo]

Sorry to inform you Dipper,but Kermit the Frog will not be the new GM. His interview was not riveting.You mean not ribbiting? :laughlol:

[LookinUp]

I've never heard of DeJon Watson until this process, but I cannot help but think this is a really nice development for the O's if we hire both LaCava and Watson. I like the idea of bringing in two smart guys from different leagues and different coasts, as they're likely very familiar with different players. I'm sure they're each familiar with a wide range of players of course, but you can't help but familiarize yourself more with players going against your MiL system, and players you're more likely to scout locally.

My only concern is whether LaCava endorses this idea, which I'm guessing he does.

[El Gordo]

I've never heard of DeJon Watson until this process, but I cannot help but think this is a really nice development for the O's if we hire both LaCava and Watson. I like the idea of bringing in two smart guys from different leagues and different coasts, as they're likely very familiar with different players. I'm sure they're each familiar with a wide range of players of course, but you can't help but familiarize yourself more with players going against your MiL system, and players you're more likely to scout locally.

My only concern is whether LaCava endorses this idea, which I'm guessing he does.The last times we hired a former GM to work with our current GM it didn't work out so well.

[JTrea81]

So Watson would be brought on as Director of Scouting with the task of overseeing all scouting and would absorb the duties of the Director of Amateur Scouting as well?

Lee MacPhail and Dave Stockstill would then remain in their current roles...

[LookinUp]

The last times we hired a former GM to work with our current GM it didn't work out so well.

Call me Polyanna, but I'm hopeful that Buck's influence in this is better than whatever influences PA had several years ago. In functional organizations, smart people compliment each other, rather than competing with each other.

[crissfan172]

Call me Polyanna, but I'm hopeful that Buck's influence in this is better than whatever influences PA had several years ago. In functional organizations, smart people compliment each other, rather than competing with each other.

I can see it now...

Buck: Hi, Tony. You're looking very handsome today.

TLC: Thank you, Buck. Are those new shoes? They look great on you!


;)

[LookinUp]

I can see it now...

Buck: Hi, Tony. You're looking very handsome today.

TLC: Thank you, Buck. Are those new shoes? They look great on you!


;)

It's true. I don't know the difference between compliment and complement.

[Flosman]

I would think so. I don't think the Orioles would be interviewing guys with the backgrounds that Lacava and Watson have if they didn't want them to implement what they are best at in our organization.

Leo says hi.

[sangar]

So, no Levine?

We were told by some of the OH top minds that we were just interviewing Stockstill to waste time until Levine came around...They were wrong?Maybe Levine was not interested in interviewing?

[JohnnyK27]

Maybe Levine was not interested in interviewing?

This may be true ...But youd think they would have found out weeks ago when they called to seek permission for the interview.

[allstar1579]

This may be true ...But youd think they would have found out weeks ago when they called to seek permission for the interview.

They can't call to seek permission until their employer is out of the playoffs.

[JohnnyK27]

They can't call to seek permission until their employer is out of the playoffs. Sorry if I'm incorrect...But I thought that he couldnt be interviewed. A casual call to a GM to say they want to interview _________ after the teams playoff run...Likely happens all the time.

[allstar1579]

Sorry if I'm incorrect...But I thought that he couldnt be interviewed. A casual call to a GM to say they want to interview _________ after the teams playoff run...Likely happens all the time.

I'm pretty sure you can't even call to ask like that because it's the internal distraction that MLB wants to avoid. I mean it could mess with a team and their planning if say it's game 7 of the WS and the other team gets 10 teams to call and tell them, I want to interview your GM, I want to interview your coach, I want to interview your scouting director. That would almost be like prank calling a SP 15 times overnight the night before he has to pitch a big game in the morning.

[Sports Guy]

I'm pretty sure you can't even call to ask like that because it's the internal distraction that MLB wants to avoid. I mean it could mess with a team and their planning if say it's game 7 of the WS and the other team gets 10 teams to call and tell them, I want to interview your GM, I want to interview your coach, I want to interview your scouting director. That would almost be like prank calling a SP 15 times overnight the night before he has to pitch a big game in the morning.I am sure through back channels, you can find out if the guy is interested.

You have also known for a while that AM was likely going to be gone, so you could have found out before the playoffs started.

[weams]

Been told that LaCava was not in Baltimore on Friday at all. Been told that the interviews are not held at the warehouse. Been told that TLC has NOT been offered the job yet, but that that should occur shortly and then an announcement would be forth coming. That is all. This person is impecable. Checked this info twice for me.

This is officially what I believe to be factual.

[sangar]

Been told that LaCava was not in Baltimore on Friday at all. Been told that the interviews are not held at the warehouse. Been told that TLC has NOT been offer the job yet, but that that should occur shortly and then an announcement would be forth coming. That is all. This person is impecable. Check this info twice for me.

This is offically what I believe to be factual.You're the man Weams.

[JohnnyK27]

Been told that LaCava was not in Baltimore on Friday at all. Been told that the interviews are not held at the warehouse. Been told that TLC has NOT been offer the job yet, but that that should occur shortly and then an announcement would be forth coming. That is all. This person is impecable. Check this info twice for me.

This is offically what I believe to be factual.

Thanks.... So there was no wining & dining & special guests at the Ravens game yesterday???:D

[Peace21]

So Watson may become our Scouting Director?


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[JTrea81]

Been told that the interviews are not held at the warehouse.

So we are finally wining and dining? Or maybe the interviews are at PGA's law office.

[grimed1]

Watson was interviewed and they took him out for food twice. Once by Buck. I am trying to get some info on why Levine seems to be not in the mix.

[grimed1]

So we are finally wining and dining? Or maybe the interviews are at PGA's law office.

Hotel near the harbor.

[LookinUp]

Been told that LaCava was not in Baltimore on Friday at all. Been told that the interviews are not held at the warehouse. Been told that TLC has NOT been offer the job yet, but that that should occur shortly and then an announcement would be forth coming. That is all. This person is impecable. Check this info twice for me.

This is offically what I believe to be factual.

My fingers are crossed. I have no trust in this organization, and if they're getting the cold shoulder from LaCava, this is exactly the type of thing I might want to leak to change the public narrative. Hopefully this purgatory ends today or tomorrow.

[Dipper9]

Hotel near the harbor.

Hotel? Wait a minute, are these stories linked?

http://forum.orioleshangout.com/forums/showthread.php/115698-Adult-film-star-says-MLB-agent-pimped-her-out-to-recruit-clients-after-D-Backs-games

[Hank Scorpio]

Hotel? Wait a minute, are these stories linked?

http://forum.orioleshangout.com/forums/showthread.php/115698-Adult-film-star-says-MLB-agent-pimped-her-out-to-recruit-clients-after-D-Backs-games

Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ...

[Dipper9]

Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ...

Hey, at least I left Moose's mom out of it! ;)

[weams]

Been told that LaCava was not in Baltimore on Friday at all. Been told that the interviews are not held at the warehouse. Been told that TLC has NOT been offered the job yet, but that that should occur shortly and then an announcement would be forth coming. That is all. This person is impecable. Checked this info twice for me.

This is officially what I believe to be factual.

I am just an Oriole fan like most of you.

I probably should have kept what I was told by someone who I respect to myself. I have no contact inside the decision making staff of the Baltimore Orioles. Anything that I post is only my opinion and a good friend or two nudges me if they think I have gone snooping down the wrong roadway.


I am going to let this subject drop myself and hope that all gets settled as quickly as we all would like for it to.

[GoldGlove21]

My fingers are crossed. I have no trust in this organization, and if they're getting the cold shoulder from LaCava, this is exactly the type of thing I might want to leak to change the public narrative. Hopefully this purgatory ends today or tomorrow.

Public narrative doesn't really matter in this case. This holds especially true since many fans feel that Angelos and not a past or future GM is the root of our problem.

[GoldGlove21]

I am just an Oriole fan like most of you.

I probably should have kept what I was told by someone who I respect to myself. I have no contact inside the decision making staff of the Baltimore Orioles. Anything that I post is only my opinion and a good friend or two nudges me if they think I have gone snooping down the wrong roadway.


I am going to let this subject drop myself and hope that all gets settled as quickly as we all would like for it to.

Not sure why people get so upset about early information. If I decided this morning that I wanted a turkey sandwhich for lunch and told my friend that I wanted one before settling on a Reuben was I wrong? If those changes can be made in our own lives than how can one expect a baseball organization to never change direction? I am happy for any information and I believe what your friend said to be true.

[weams]

Not sure why people get so upset about early information. If I decided this morning that I wanted a turkey sandwhich for lunch and told my friend that I wanted one before settling on a Reuben was I wrong? If those changes can be made in our own lives than how can one expect a baseball organization to never change direction? I am happy for any information and I believe what your friend said to be true.Thanks, kind words.

[Jimbo81]

Thanks, kind words.

You got no worries in here Michael! We got your back!

[grimed1]

[QUOTE=weams;2595811]I am just an Oriole fan like most of you.

I probably should have kept what I was told by someone who I respect to myself. I have no contact inside the decision making staff of the Baltimore Orioles. Anything that I post is only my opinion and a good friend or two nudges me if they think I have gone snooping down the wrong roadway.



I am going to let this

Things change all the time and the O's are a strange bunch. No biggie.

[JayThomas]

I am just an Oriole fan like most of you.

I probably should have kept what I was told by someone who I respect to myself. I have no contact inside the decision making staff of the Baltimore Orioles. Anything that I post is only my opinion and a good friend or two nudges me if they think I have gone snooping down the wrong roadway.


I am going to let this subject drop myself and hope that all gets settled as quickly as we all would like for it to.

Probably a good move on your part. I appreciate your sharing what you were comfortable sharing though.

[weams]

Why are they all up on you?
And why do you act like it's cool?
I'm not gon' be your one so you can try and play me
It don't work that way baby
So let me know who you choose
If I'm here waiting for you

I don't like to play around
That's not how I get down
No foolishness allowed
Who's it gonna be
I'm not stressin' over you
So what you gonna do
Keep playin' you will lose
Who's it gonna be

[weams]

Why are they all up on you?
And why do you act like it's cool?
I'm not gon' be your one so you can try and play me
It don't work that way baby
So let me know who you choose
If I'm here waiting for you

I don't like to play around
That's not how I get down
No foolishness allowed
Who's it gonna be
I'm not stressin' over you
So what you gonna do
Keep playin' you will lose
Who's it gonna be

Roch is spinning it that this is just the chance for TLC to meet with the BOSS.

[CSB Jack]

Roch is spinning it that this is just the chance for TLC to meet with the BOSS.

Are they gonna talk about Glory Days?

[FarmSystem]

He's just being forced to sit through the 5 hour don't sexually harass, come to work drunk and/or high, or shoot up the workplace videos before he gets the job.

[JTrea81]

Are they gonna talk about Glory Days?

PGA is just asking for LaCava's opinion of John Hart obviously... :)

[weams]

He's just being forced to sit through the 5 hour don't sexually harass, come to work drunk and/or high, or shoot up the workplace videos before he gets the job.

You are allowed to be drunk on the job. They don't show that video any longer.

[Frobby]

From a chat on Fangraphs:


[Comment From Gutboy BarrelhouseGutboy Barrelhouse: ] Assuming it happens, thoughts on Tony LaCava as O's GM?
Monday October 31, 2011 12:57 Gutboy Barrelhouse
12:58 Dan Szymborski: Won't work without him having the power to restructure the entire organization.
Monday October 31, 2011 12:58 Dan Szymborski
12:58 Dan Szymborski: And won't work with Buck Showalter being the new Golden Boy with ownership.

He also predicts the O's will have interest in Paul Maholm.

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/dan-szymborski-fangraphs-chat-103111/

[Lucky Jim]

From a chat on Fangraphs:



He also predicts the O's will have interest in Paul Maholm.

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/dan-szymborski-fangraphs-chat-103111/

Those are pretty much my thoughts. Though that doesn't mean I'm anti-LaCava. Here, at least there's a (slim) chance.*


*Maybe he gets the power he needs. Maybe Buck defers.

[Frobby]

Those are pretty much my thoughts. Though that doesn't mean I'm anti-LaCava. Here, at least there's a (slim) chance.*


*Maybe he gets the power he needs. Maybe Buck defers.

Obviously, any GM the Orioles hire is going to have the same organizational obstacles to deal with. I still want the best guy available. If that's LaCava, then let's have LaCava. He's supposed to have great people skills, so maybe he'll be able to maneuver around the large rocks to either side.

[scOtt]

You are allowed to be drunk on the job. They don't show that video any longer.
The hell you are! This ain't Boston!

And stay away from that fried chicken too. Come have a nice Italian meal at Sabatini's.