UPDATE: Tune in to WNST today at 12:35 for a MAJOR Orioles Hangout Announcement!!!

[ScottieBaseball]

Hey folks-

Tune in to WNST this afternoon at 12:35pm as our very own Tony Pente will be co-hosting with Bob Haynie until 2pm.

The Orioles Hangout will be adding a new member to its stable. A nationally-respected, Emmy Award-winning member of the national sports media will begin contributing a regular/weekly column in the near future.

Tune in to WNST at 12:35 for the details...

In the meantime, thank you all for Hanging Out!

Sincerely,
Scott Hoffman, Managing Editor
www.OriolesHangout.com

[AgentOrange]

Wow, huge news.

Can't wait!

[Frobby]

OK, let the rampant speculation begin! Who has a candidate?

[Woody Held]

They wouldn't be busting my old knees would they;)

[Tony-OH]

They wouldn't be busting my old knees would they;)

Nope, this is legit.... Even I'm excited....

[AgentOrange]

Nope, this is legit.... Even I'm excited....

Tony! Tony! Tony!


Here is my speculation.


Rosenthal.

[Hank Scorpio]

With or without mustache?

[ChrisP]

The OH has invited Nestor to the April 25th game?

[ScottieBaseball]

The OH has invited Nestor to the April 25th game?

ALL die-hard O's fans are invited to the April 25th game. Spread the word!

[JohnD]

Wow, let me just say I'm stunned by the news. This is big, and quite surprising.

[ChrisP]

Well, I'm listening online. I just hope someone doesn't bother me at my desk and I miss it. :)

[GoBirds05]

I liked Rosenthal as my guess, too, at first. But upon further review I am going with Buck. Amber Theoharris has won an Emmy, too, but I still like Buck as my guess with the "nationally" renown statement.

[AgentOrange]

Wow, let me just say I'm stunned by the news. This is big, and quite surprising.

You guys are killing us!

Maybe its ... TIMMAY (http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/theoffice/images/yourgallery/timmy.jpg)!

Kurkjain (http://images.chron.com/content/news/photos/05/10/13/justice.jpg) that is...

[AlBumbry]

For those of us who can't get WNST, I assume someone will post the info very quickly???? Pleasse????

[AgentOrange]

For those of us who can't get WNST, I assume someone will post the info very quickly???? Pleasse????

www.wsnt.com

If you can do it over the internet.

[ScottieBaseball]

www.wsnt.com

If you can do it over the internet.

Click on "listen live" near the upper left corner of your screen.

[AgentOrange]

Click on "listen live" near the upper left corner of your screen.

Sorry bro, should have included that. ;)

That is why you have your title.

[ScottieBaseball]

Sorry bro, should have included that. ;)

That is why you have your title.

No problem. It's my job. It's what I do. ;)

Man...the day before the NFL Draft and I can't wait for Bob Haynie to quit talkin' football so Tony can get on the air and break some news.

I think this might be what a gossipy high school cheerleader must feel like. I can't wait for everyone to know.

[Jimmy The Greek]

www.wsnt.com

If you can do it over the internet.

Not to be picky but there's a typo in that url - it's www.wnst.net :p

[2632]

The site is blocked on my work server. Guess, I'll have to be paitent...

[glenn__davis]

Emmy-award winning means TV, right? I stink at all these awards things.

If he's won an Emmy, my guess is the one, the only, Bob Nightengale.

[JohnD]

Hear hear. This is going to be a huge addition to this site, making it that much better and credible. You guys will like this announcement I think.

[Mackus]

How bout Roy Firestone? Has he won an Emmy?

[AgentOrange]

Not to be picky but there's a typo in that url - it's www.wnst.net :p

Pile on everyone!!!!

Dammit, I should have checked before I posted, sorry everyone who thinks I am now a Moron. If you didn't before. :D

[Jimmy The Greek]

Pile on everyone!!!!

Dammit, I should have checked before I posted, sorry everyone who thinks I am now a Moron. If you didn't before. :D

Don't worry, it slipped by Scottie too :p

And if its any consolation, the real site isn't working for me either :eek:

[Fist Bump]

Trying to listen (via the internet) but got a Gateway Timeout error when trying to access the site.

[bernie132000]

Working for me. Just talking about pitching. Bullpen first, and now starters. BTW, I thought that Parrish's nickname was The Truth, not JP as Tony says.

[ChrisP]

Nothing yet, and now they're taking phone calls...

[rolliefingers]

Rosenthal or Olney would excite the hell out of me.

[bernie132000]

Rosenthal or Olney would excite the hell out of me.

What about Gammons? I would be exstatic(sp?) to get any of them.

[rolliefingers]

What about Gammons? I would be exstatic(sp?) to get any of them.
Yeah, him too. I was just assuming it'd be someone with an Orioles connection.

[Mackus]

Jon Miller?????

[glenn__davis]

Jon Miller?????

Very intriguing, good guess.

[ScottieBaseball]

Very intriguing, good guess.

I think all the names thrown out there have been intriguing. ;)

[rolliefingers]

The suspense is killing me! Announce something, already!

[Leitch]

Ian Maxtone-Graham?

[AgentOrange]

So do we know?

Was it Jon Miller?

[Mackus]

So do we know?

Was it Jon Miller?
That was just a guess.

[rolliefingers]

I think all the names thrown out there have been intriguing. ;)I hate you, ScottieBaseball, and your coy demeanor, too! :D

[rolliefingers]

Ian Maxtone-Graham?John Cleese?

[AlBumbry]

Is anyone listening? Has he said it?

[AgentOrange]

That was just a guess.

I gotcha, when he said good guess, I thought you got it right.

I think him working on the west coast covering the Giants takes him out.

I have a feeling it is one of the name mentioned, considering SB's tone.

[ScottieBaseball]

Is anyone listening? Has he said it?

It's coming soon. There's only an hour left in Bob's show. :D

[rolliefingers]

Engelbert Humperdinck?

[Leitch]

Engelbert Humperdinck?

WINNER

FLAWLESS VICTORY

[JohnD]

Has Alyssa Milano won an Emmy? I wish it was her. Mmmmmmm.

[Leitch]

Has Alyssa Milano won an Emmy? I wish it was her. Mmmmmmm.

Wait. You guys do know, right? You're just being coy?

[Frobby]

Has Alyssa Milano won an Emmy? I wish it was her. Mmmmmmm.


Amber Theoharris has....

[xKHx]

Mark Mcgwire! Ok bad joke sorry....

[AgentOrange]

Amber Theoharris has....

Not during lunch Frobby, Damn! :(

[rolliefingers]

Amber Theoharris has....For what? "Smokiest, Sexiest Voice (Local On-Field Reporter category)"?

[rolliefingers]

For what? "Smokiest, Sexiest Voice (Local On-Field Reporter category)"?In other news, I'm totally deleting this post if it's actually her. :D

[ScottieBaseball]

Wait. You guys do know, right? You're just being coy?

John and I know.










Or do we? :D

[AgentOrange]

Roy Firestone!!!!

[rolliefingers]

John and I know.










Or do we? :DWords can't possibly express how much I hate you right now.

[ScottieBaseball]

Well...there you go, Orioles Hangout...

Roy Firestone of ESPN fame will be joining the staff.

[JohnD]

Roy Firestone!

[AgentOrange]

That. Is. Awesome!

Even a little messageboard interaction. Unreal!

[scarey1999]

How bout Roy Firestone? Has he won an Emmy?Damn good call there!!

[TGO]

It's Roy.

letters.

[rolliefingers]

Well...there you go, Orioles Hangout...

Roy Firestone of ESPN fame will be joining the staff.Interesting. He's a local guy, right?

[Leitch]

Awesome11!

[Mackus]

How bout Roy Firestone? Has he won an Emmy?Bring me the finest meats and cheeses in all the land!

[ScottieBaseball]

How bout Roy Firestone? Has he won an Emmy?

Good guess, Mackus!

[Frobby]

Firestone! Very exciting. He's going to do message board stuff too? Great!

[Mark Carver]

Interesting. He's a local guy, right?

He's from Miami... use to be Orioles bat boy when they trained in Miami.

[ChrisP]

http://www.royfirestone.com/home.htm

[Moose Milligan]

Firestones a cool guy. I'm a fan of this.

Congrats to the staff for making an awesome pull. Always good to know a prominent sportscaster is an O's homer.

Now we need to post the youtube clip of him making Rod Tidwell cry. :D

[Great8]

Nice coup there, guys. I look forward to reading him.

[ScottieBaseball]

Interesting. He's a local guy, right?

Actually, he grew up in Miami but has been a die-hard O's fan since he was a kid.

[TGO]

Check out the pennants in this photo: http://www.royfirestone.com/

[glenn__davis]

We are humbled by the Mighty Mackus.

[rolliefingers]

Bring me the finest meats and cheeses in all the land!GOD DAMMIT I WAS GOING TO MAKE THAT JOKE

[srock]

Nestor has to be a bit upset since his network broke the news but his network won't have any Roy Firestone...

[ScottieBaseball]

Nice coup there, guys. I look forward to reading him.

He is a class act, consummate professional, respected among his peers, and a die-hard Orioles fan. I am honored to be part of a staff that will soon include Roy Firestone.

[Sports Guy]

Is he going to post on here as well??

[AgentOrange]

Is he going to post on here as well??

Yeah, Tony said he would have some messageboard interaction.

[Sports Guy]

Yeah, Tony said he would have some messageboard interaction.

That's pretty cool.

I don't think he is doing too much anymore...He does one of his interview sessions every once in a while in primetime with a few athletes but other than that, he hasn't been in the spotlight in a while.

Probably relishes this oppurtunity to write about his favorite team, interact with the fans and just enjoy it.

[Mark Carver]

Someone call and tell them Bedard is not a free agent until after the 2009 season!

[Hank Scorpio]

Roy-OH!!!!

[MP]

Add another (big) stone in the credibility bucket of the Orioles Hangout.

Congrats Tony, Scott, John, Paul, everyone! This is great news guys!

[Frobby]

By the way, great show, Tony. I have never heard Bob Haynie before. He is very knowledgeable and knew what questions to ask you to bring out your knowledge. I wish we had a sports talk show that intelligent here in DC.

[xKHx]

I use to watch roy's interviews on espn all the time I liked him then. Tony should make his first interview Jim Eve.... ok I am not gonna do it.....

[crstrobel]

That's pretty cool.

I don't think he is doing too much anymore...He does one of his interview sessions every once in a while in primetime with a few athletes but other than that, he hasn't been in the spotlight in a while.

Probably relishes this oppurtunity to write about his favorite team, interact with the fans and just enjoy it.


He has an interview show (much like his old espn show) on HDnet. I think it comes on once a week.

[ScottieBaseball]

By the way, great show, Tony. I have never heard Bob Haynie before. He is very knowledgeable and knew what questions to ask you to bring out your knowledge. I wish we had a sports talk show that intelligent here in DC.

Wow...a Bob Haynie first-timer? Congratulations, Frobby! That's him...he's knowledgable, unpretentious, and he always brings out the best in his guests. He's by far my favorite on-air radio talent.

[mdguy2415]

Great coup, guys. Congrats on getting him.

Tony, Scott, John and Paul, thanks very much for the site and keep up the good work...

[HookMan]

Very nice!

[Fan4Life]

GOD DAMMIT I WAS GOING TO MAKE THAT JOKE

Gosh Darnit? Roy's coming... keep it professional... :D

[cindyluvsbrady]

help ,someone explain this to me.:confused:

[TonySoprano]

Firestone? What? B.F. Goodrich wasn't available?;)

Seriously, another coup for the OH. Congrats to Tony and the staff for continuing to improve our baseball home.

[cindyluvsbrady]

help ,someone explain this to me.:confused:

Im sorry I dont know who he is.:o

[CStoneNo37]

I use to watch roy's interviews on espn all the time I liked him then. Tony should make his first interview Jim Eve.... ok I am not gonna do it.....

Wrong sports talk host.

[Sports Guy]

Can he make hangouters cry?:D

[cindyluvsbrady]

Can he make hangouters cry?:D

Why do you enjoy people crying?

[clapdiddy]

Im sorry I dont know who he is.:o
Roy Firestone used to host an interview show on ESPN, and still does some interviews with athletes from time to time. His interviews were very in depth and excellent. He is a very respected sports journalist, and he is a huge Orioles fan as well. Hope that give you a little insight...

[cindyluvsbrady]

Roy Firestone used to host an interview show on ESPN, and still does some interviews with athletes from time to time. His interviews were very in depth and excellent. He is a very respected sports journalist, and he is a huge Orioles fan as well. Hope that give you a little insight...

Thank You very much!!:)
I like O fans!!!:)

[Tony-OH]

By the way, great show, Tony. I have never heard Bob Haynie before. He is very knowledgeable and knew what questions to ask you to bring out your knowledge. I wish we had a sports talk show that intelligent here in DC.

Thanks frobby, I appreciate it. Bob is absolutely the most knowledgeable sports host around. I'm astounded by the amount of information he tracks for all sports. It's always fun to do the show with him.

[Sports Guy]

That's frobby, I appreciate it. Bob is absolutely the most knowledgeable sports host around. I'm astounded by the amount of information he tracks for all sports. It's always fun to do the show with him.
Yea, Haynie is by far and away the #1 guy in Baltimore IMO.

I don't think any of the other guys even come close to him.

He is also a very good interviewer and you can tell he has a passion for the local teams and i can't say that about the other guys.

[Dipper9]

That's frobby, I appreciate it. Bob is absolutely the most knowledgeable sports host around. I'm astounded by the amount of information he tracks for all sports. It's always fun to do the show with him.


Cool news Tony! Thanks to you and to all of you!

It is funny that the announcement was made on WNST, and that Firestone brings us even more respectability, but the so-called sports jornalist Drew just said the other day on the same radio station that he has never seen OH and doesn't know what we do! :D Every time Nestor and Drew gain an ounce of credibility with me, they then go and lose a pound right back!

[Tony-OH]

Cool news Tony! Thanks to you and to all of you!

It is funny that the announcement was made on WNST, and that Firestone brings us even more respectability, but the so-called sports jornalist Drew just said the other day on the same radio station that he has never seen OH and doesn't know what we do! :D Every time Nestor and Drew gain an ounce of credibility with me, they then go and lose a pound right back!

Well, since I've actually shaken hands with Drew in the station before going on after him I doubt very much he's never heard of OH.

If Drew did said that, well, I guess that tell's you all you need to know about his knowledge of the Baltimore sports scene.

Either way, I choose to announce on Bob Haynie's show on WNST because Bob's been a huge supporter of the Hangout throughout the years and there's no one in the business in Baltimore sports radio that's better or more knowledgeable.

We're extremely honored and excited to have Roy Firestone writing some stuff for us. After talking with him on the phone today for about 20 minutes, you quickly understand how passionate he is about the Orioles and baseball in general. The fact that he talked about how he enjoys reading many of the posters on the boards and the writers on the Hangout was just icing on the cake.

[AgentOrange]

Wow, is this for real?

http://www.orioleshangout.com/forums/member.php?u=7371

[Dipper9]

Wow, is this for real?

http://www.orioleshangout.com/forums/member.php?u=7371

Man...he's gonna get some free rep points from everybody! :rolleyes:

[AgentOrange]

Man...he's gonna get some free rep points from everybody! :rolleyes:

Don't Hate. :p

[SteveA]

Wow, is this for real?

http://www.orioleshangout.com/forums/member.php?u=7371

He can't be much of a writer. Even I have more green pips than he does. :)

[EddieO's21]

wow this is awesome...and he has a great voice...I heard his anthem at the game...soooooooooo excited