Wieters is coming up Friday.

[Austin]

Per MacPhail during the game.

[TyCobb]

Right from AM mouth.

[Hank Scorpio]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Friday will be a good day.

[sdmarkakis]

Dangit, I never get these posted first.

[paulcoates]

There will be no less than 5 threads started about this within the next minute.

[blid]

Can't believe how casually he just slipped that in. For a second it didn't even register.

[BrettMeister86]

WOW Gary Thorne had NO idea. Man Andy just dropped a bombshell. Everyone go to OPACY on Friday.

Here comes Wieters...

[Hank Scorpio]

Damn you, Ty Cobb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[clarence]

How many people are going to be on here?

Awesome news.

[atom_25]

Beet me to it. :eek::clap3::clap3::D:D

[Scrat1]

Well, the odds of me making the trip to Baltimore this weekend just skyrocketed.

[Sanfran327]

Sound the friggin' alarms.

Christmas. Easter. Friday, May 29, 2009.

Sounda about right.

[The Wedge]

WOW Jim Hunter had NO idea. Man Andy just dropped a bombshell. Everyone go to OPACY on Friday.

Here comes Wieters...

Gary Thorne.

[Austin]

I feel good right now.

[OrioleFanatic2008]

wow just got tix yesterday sweeeeeet!

[Jagwar]

I guess that means the Game Thread will be crashing on Friday

Woo Hoo!

[Mackus]

Soooooo going to the game!

[JohnnyK27]

I heard friday & he said as many as three guys he's caught in the minors. Berken , Bergy, & _________________????

[Jagwar]

Can't believe how casually he just slipped that in. For a second it didn't even register.

It looked like Buck crapped his pants right after he said it, like he couldn't believe what he just heard.

[SimplyZ]

And from the sounds of it...macphail also said they'll be another guy (hernandez) up for thursday's start so we have berken, hernandez, and wieters up this week


I'm elated

[Austin]

Thorne had to do a double take.

[srock]

It begins!!!!

Is franchise turning point to much to put on one player with 0 ML appearances?;)

[PrivateO]

What a great birthday present. Student Night, Matt Wieters, and Fireworks baby!

[PaulBako]

wow! That was surprising. :disco:

[SteveA]

I heard friday & he said as many as three guys he's caught in the minors. Berken , Bergy, & _________________????

Did he catch Hill on Hill's rehab?

[PHRESH]

Wow! Four similar threads in less than a minute.

All I have to say is it's about time. Good luck, Matt!

[MarylandTerp08]

He also said if Koji can't go on Thursday, another Norfolk starter(Hernandez?) will come up.

[Jagwar]

LOL! There were immediately 5 threads about MacPhail's statement on Wieters.

[The Wedge]

LOL! There were immediately 5 threads about MacPhail's statement on Wieters.

6 actually, I counted because I called ten to my wife when he said it.

[crowmst3k!]

I just got happy in my pants.

[japes121]

nice! Student night and fireworks to boot! I'll be there.

[PaulBako]

LOL! There were immediately 5 threads about MacPhail's statement on Wieters.

This is big news. We need all of the threads we can get. :vader:

[PrivateO]

There will be no less than 5 threads started about this within the next minute.

You nailed it. 5 threads.

[Don_Aase_Fan]

I'm there. Great news! :clap3::clap3::clap3:

[isestrex]

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Ceeeeeeeelllaaaabraaate Good Times COME ON!!!!


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[RedDevil00]

About time! Yayyy.

[PaulBako]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pXfHLUlZf4

[blid]

I feel good right now.I knew you were first. ;)

[J.D.]

I have a ticket. Was just told this morning that I have to work 3-11 that night. Shrugged it off. Now I'm really, really upset.

*sigh* Who wants my ticket?

[AgentOrange]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thEie7led7U

[Jagwar]

I just got happy in my pants.

The funny thing is that you can't even put this in the out of context thread.

[sdeclue]

http://www.examiner.com/x-1089-Baltimore-Sports-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Breaking-News-Wieters-to-make-debut-Friday-vs-Tigers

[24HOR]

Congrats to Matt, and those who get to attend that game. So it begins.

[PrivateO]

The funny thing is that you can't even put this in the out of context thread.

Totally in-context.

[UMDTerrapins]

1 - Roberts - 2B
2 - Jones - CF
3 - Markakis - RF
4 - Huff - 1B
5 - Mora - 3B
6 - Scott - DH
7 - Wieters - C
8 - Reimold - LF
9 - Izturis - SS

Brutal!

[Camden_yardbird]

Poor Chad Moeller...I hope they give him a few starts this week so he can show what he's go to pick up with another team. But dude just found out he had his job for a week more, if he doesn't find out after the game. I hope the organization had enough class to talk to him before the game.

Though I am thrilled with the call up. Gary Thorne's jaw hit home plate when that was announced.

[BrettMeister86]

May 29th, 2009 - The Cavalry Arrives.

I just got chills.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3PV34CzYWM

[crowmst3k!]

I just bought a group of tickets to 388. More people should do the same. We'll have a Wieters party!

[The Wedge]

Poor Chad Moeller...I hope they give him a few starts this week so he can show what he's go to pick up with another team. But dude just found out he had his job for a week more, if he doesn't find out after the game. I hope the organization had enough class to talk to him before the game.

Though I am thrilled with the call up. Gary Thorne's jaw hit home plate when that was announced.

Yeah, he was totally "whoa whoa whoa, did you just say what you I think you just said?"

[MDsportsfan15]

I went st8 to stubhub the tickets i wanted where sold by the time i got to the end of the payment page. Had to go back and by another pair

[Greg Pappas]

Wonderful news... exciting certainly. I'd attempt to temper the crowd's enthusiasm and expectations, but it'll get me nowhere.

Welcome Matt! (I'm officially the first to use that phrase :D)

[Danielos38]

http://www.mattwietersfacts.com/

Even athiets believe in Matt Wieters. Let's goooooooooooo!!

[BMann]

Just bought a pair of nice seats on eBay - better get 'em quick, friends!

Who thinks we'll have a sellout crowd?!?

[JJLinn29]

Won't be there Friday but I will be there the next day...wow this is awesome.

[backwardsk]

Since this weekend will be his opening home series, do you think he'll play on Sunday? Or do they rest him? Sunday may be my only shot to get to the Yard.

[isestrex]

Just bought a pair of nice seats on eBay - better get 'em quick, friends!

Who thinks we'll have a sellout crowd?!?

Vs the Tigers?

It will probably be around 85-90% capacity and they'll call it a sell out to help pad the news story.

[The Rick]

I'm as excited as anyone, this is awesome and I can't wait until Friday to go to the game!

That being said, why not wait until June 9th? Will this move cost us millions? Or are they taking a calculated risk that he won't reach super 2? I'm very confused on why they would wait about 8 weeks, but not 9 more days.

[Mike B]

And from the sounds of it...macphail also said they'll be another guy (hernandez) up for thursday's start so we have berken, hernandez, and wieters up this week


I'm elated

There is a manager in the first base dugout who shares your elation.

[brooksie05]

If he goes yard during the game, OPACY will erupt! So, what's the deal with the Super 2 status now?

[japes121]

Just bought a pair of nice seats on eBay - better get 'em quick, friends!

Who thinks we'll have a sellout crowd?!?

highly doubt it...not all O's fans are hangout'ers!

[Mike B]

Won't be there Friday but I will be there the next day...wow this is awesome.

Do they let him face Verlander on Saturday or bring him back on Sunday. There will be an angry post about DT on either Saturday or Sunday. Zaun will catch one of those games.

[sbauer]

Just ordered tickets for Friday. Should be fun. All-you-can-eat too. I'm a fatty.

[oriolesfanatic9]

Anyone willing to come to DC to pick up a Hangout'er and his wife for the game? lol......but seriously.......lol

[tennOsfan]

I know where I'll be Friday night, right in front of the TV. Hot dang!!!

[Sanfran327]

Matt Wieters doesn't go hunting. He goes killing.

Killing baseballs.

And old warehouses.

[The Wedge]

So, do you think MacPhail was totally geeked up to just mention it in passing like that? You know he had to know what he was doing, and was just looking for a good opportunity to drop it in like it was nothing. Heck, he had been talkiing with them for nearly 10 minutes.

[Mackus]

If he goes yard during the game, OPACY will erupt! So, what's the deal with the Super 2 status now?If he is up on May 29th he will accumulate 129 days of service time. That should still be low enough to avoid being a Super-2, although it is not a guarantee.

Guthrie was at 130 going into this season and did not qualify as a Super-2.

[OsFan462]

He had to be brought up.........on my 5th year anniversary.............%@#^!!!

[PrivateO]

So, do you think MacPhail was totally geeked up to just mention it in passing like that? You know he had to know what he was doing, and was just looking for a good opportunity to drop it in like it was nothing. Heck, he had been talkiing with them for nearly 10 minutes.

He really did slide that "little tidbit" right into the conversation.

[sbauer]

So, do you think MacPhail was totally geeked up to just mention it in passing like that? You know he had to know what he was doing, and was just looking for a good opportunity to drop it in like it was nothing. Heck, he had been talkiing with them for nearly 10 minutes.

Haha. Yes, he was.

"You know, we have a lot of guys making their debuts and we're really pleased with how well they're doing. Wieters is doing well. We've been impressed with how well he has performed. He'll make his debut on Friday. Anyway..."

[Hank Scorpio]

Who's stoked for Friday?

THIS GUY.

[BillySmith]

I hope they let him get accustomed to the things before just throwing him right in there. Maybe he could pinchhit or something.

[oriolesfanatic9]

He had to be brought up.........on my 5th year anniversary.............%@#^!!!

Tell the wife that it would be a perfect anniversary gift if she got tickets for you and her.....Plus you could go out to dinner early and you pay for that if she goes for the idea/

[Mackus]

What's gonna be louder?

The boos for Teixeira on Opening Day

The cheers for Wieters on May 29th

[sbauer]

I hope they let him get accustomed to the things before just throwing him right in there. Maybe he could pinchhit or something.

Let's hope not. I purchased tickets for Friday. That would suck.

[Goop]

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm going to the game on Sunday, but I am very tempted to drive up on Friday now.

[fansince71]

You guys all getting excited and buying tickets......do you even know if he's gonna play?

[oriolesfanatic9]

You guys all getting excited and buying tickets......do you even know if he's gonna play?

Awww way to be a downer.:(

[Hank Scorpio]

You guys all getting excited and buying tickets......do you even know if he's gonna play?

Are you joking?

You're joking, right?

[AgentOrange]

You guys all getting excited and buying tickets......do you even know if he's gonna play?

Yes. He is going to play.

[Mackus]

You guys all getting excited and buying tickets......do you even know if he's gonna play?I'll just about guarantee it.

They wouldn't announce it early if they were gonna leave him on the bench.

[Jdan14]

It just went from 6 to midnight.

[clarence]

Do you even put him behind the plate again at Norfolk? I don't.

[BillySmith]

Let's hope not. I purchased tickets for Friday. That would suck.


I'm just kiddin'. You will definitely get to see Matt IMO.

[fansince71]

Yes. He is going to play.

Official or your just guessing?

[The Wedge]

Official or your just guessing?

As the old saying goes, you don't put on a condom if you don't intend to...you know.

[JJLinn29]

Do they let him face Verlander on Saturday or bring him back on Sunday. There will be an angry post about DT on either Saturday or Sunday. Zaun will catch one of those games.

Ugh...I hope for my sake he plays Saturday...I don't see the point in resting him after one game.

[Baroquen131]

Official or your just guessing?

MASN said he will be making his debut... not getting called up. I'd say he plays.

And the way the die-hards are buying tickets, you'd REALLY tick off your fanbase by not playing him.

[backwardsk]

Do they let him face Verlander on Saturday or bring him back on Sunday. There will be an angry post about DT on either Saturday or Sunday. Zaun will catch one of those games.

Or maybe the more applicable question would be, "Do the Tigers start Verlander on Saturday or Sunday, or do they move him back to avoid Wieters???" :D

[Hank Scorpio]

Yeah, you don't announce on MASN that you're calling him up on Friday and then keep him on the bench.

He's going to be our starting catcher, much like Reimold has been our starting left fielder since he was recalled.

Calling up and benching him would be far beyond stupid.

[JTrea81]

Wow this just made my Tuesday! :clap3:

[isestrex]

I wonder if someone has told Matt Wieters yet... ;)

[Peace21]

This is great news!!!

What does this mean for this team going forward?

[Hank Scorpio]

This is great news!!!

What does this mean for this team going forward?

It means our lineup will contain Roberts, Jones, Markakis, Reimold and Wieters.

BOOOOOOOOING!!!!!!!

[MDsportsfan15]

weiters seems excited, he is 3-3 with a walk and 3 RBI's bringing his average to .300

[Peace21]

I love how we have issues spelling this guys name. ie or ei?

[Arthur_Bryant]

I wonder if someone has told Matt Wieters yet... ;)

If they did, he's happy.

He just got his third hit of the night, 3-for-3 with a BB.

[Arthur_Bryant]

I love how we have issues spelling this guys name. ie or ei?

I learned how to spell this name as soon as he signed.

Figured it would come in handy. (i-e)

[itzDaBigE]

I love how we have issues spelling this guys name. ie or ei?

i before e, except after c, and I don't see no c. Let's get it straight now people, Matt might get mad if we are still spelling it Weiters while he's on the big league roster. :D

[Miller192]

Nick announces that he's starting a new foundation today to support underpriviledged kids in Maryland.

Berken is pitching a solid game

We might get another Rook on Thursday

Wieters gets here on Friday

I feel better about this organization on this rainy Tuesday then any day in the past 7 years.

[Frobby]

3 for 3, 3 RBI in the 7th inning of Norfolk's game. His BA is up to .300.

[zff4]

I'll be there Saturday. Big day for the kid. Big day for Baltimore. Baseball might be back in Charm City...

[AgentOrange]

3 for 3, 3 RBI in the 7th inning of Norfolk's game. His BA is up to .300.

What do you think about that sig line?

I think MacPhail is doing a great job right now.

[sbauer]

They should put Friday's game on MASN and MASN HD. Just saying...

[wickedwitch]

i before e, except after c, and I don't see no c. Let's get it straight now people, Matt might get mad if we are still spelling it Weiters while he's on the big league roster. :D

Or after R. As in Reimold. Just to make things confusing.

[JTrea81]

I also think we know who is getting the next T-Shirt Tuesday after Mora...

[Mashed Potatoes]

In the words of Shang Tsung,

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[Juanvald]

Fantastic!! Ill be in MD this weekend because we are having a baby shower and the wife is making it coed. So ill spend Saturday afternoon surrounded by baby crap and then haul ass up to Bmore for the game Saturday night. Sweeet!

[sbauer]

Reimold shows his excitement by hitting a 2-run bomb to centerfield.

[ChrisP]

This is the reason I got the MLB Package.......



BTW, Where's Roy?

[ChrisP]

Reimold shows his excitement by hitting a 2-run bomb to centerfield.

Matt told him to get a good headstart...

[waroriole]

It's starting to get real exciting. Bergesen, Berken, Hernandez (?), Reimold, and Wieters:clap3::clap3::clap3:

[Goop]

What do you guys think his chances are to play on Sunday? I've got tickets to the game Sunday, but Sundays we usually see some of the starters getting rest.

[BrettMeister86]

Man this offense is starting to get stacked.

Wiggy is heating up, Mora is making contact, Wieters on Friday, Jones is the best CF in baseball (yes I said it and stand by it), Markakis is slumping and still has great numbers, Reimold hits moon shots and plays a decent LF, and Scott is about to come off the DL.

This lineup is about to have incredible balance, power, and .OBP...

2B Roberts
CF Jones
RF Markakis
1B Huff
3B Mora
DH Scott
C Wieters
LF Reimold
SS Izturis

On another note, how refreshing is it to see our pitchers walk so few batters? Man what a turn around from last season its extremely rare to see more than 1 or 2 walks for any of our starters. Thats really nice, and I love how the organization has embraced the fundamental changes in pitching.

[japes121]

You guys think I'm good getting to the park earlier friday for some student tickets, or would it be better to grab some online beforehand? Just trying to get an idea of how many people may be there...

[waroriole]

This work week just started and already I can't wait until Friday. It's gonna be brutal.

[MurphDogg]

I just walked over and bought student tickets for the game, can't wait until Friday...

[BRob51]

Who's this Matt Wieters guy? Is he some kind of reliever or something?

[sbauer]

This work week just started and already I can't wait until Friday. It's gonna be brutal.

Longest short week ever

[PrivateO]

You guys think I'm good getting to the park earlier friday for some student tickets, or would it be better to grab some online beforehand? Just trying to get an idea of how many people may be there...

I'm in this boat....Would getting there at 5 be OK?

[AgentOrange]

I heard Wieters is also going to be the starting pitcher that night too.

[MurphDogg]

I'm in this boat....Would getting there at 5 be OK?

If you live in the city I would just stop by tomorrow or Thursday.

[JamesI]

Great. He would come up on a day I'm driving to Rochester and spending a weekend with no internet or tv access!

[japes121]

If you live in the city I would just stop by tomorrow or Thursday.

Nice I never knew you could grab them early. Do you just need to show the ID and it's the same price?

[soweborefugee]

In honor of this majestic event, I will be drinking vodka in NY, explaining to all that the era of Yankee dominance is over.

/OK, I was gonna be drinking vodka that night anyway. It's... free vodka... but now I'll have something to talk about!

[Sports Guy]

Think Wieters is excited? He is 4-4 tonight in AAA.

[I Love Lamp]

Who's this Matt Wieters guy? Is he some kind of reliever or something?

50 people's heads just exploded reading that comment :rofl:


Protip: BRob's kidding :)

[rjslomo]

It means our lineup will contain Roberts, Jones, Markakis, Reimold and Wieters.

BOOOOOOOOING!!!!!!!

Why are you boo-ing, Steve? :D
I'm taking my 5-yr old to the game on Saturday as part of the Junior Orioles Dugout Club game. Man, I'm hoping that Wieters doesn't get a day off on Saturday! Let him catch Friday and Saturday and DH on Sunday (or pinch hit).

[jets4ever]

Who's stoked for Friday?

THIS GUY.

I think we all are.

No matter what country we happen to be in. :D

[MurphDogg]

Nice I never knew you could grab them early. Do you just need to show the ID and it's the same price?

Yup, I just did it. Not sure whether a single person can buy multiple tickets with multiple IDs but if you want to buy an extra ticket PM me and I can walk over and meet you and show my college ID for you.

[ChrisP]

Think Wieters is excited? He is 4-4 tonight in AAA.

They should give him off until Friday...

[Hank Scorpio]

Why are you boo-ing, Steve? :D
I'm taking my 5-yr old to the game on Saturday as part of the Junior Orioles Dugout Club game. Man, I'm hoping that Wieters doesn't get a day off on Saturday! Let him catch Friday and Saturday and DH on Sunday (or pinch hit).

Who's boo-ing?

I'm saying BOING!!!!!!! As in six to midnight.

Bet your arse I'll be there Friday night.

[Big Mac]

Yup, I just did it. Not sure whether a single person can buy multiple tickets with multiple IDs but if you want to buy an extra ticket PM me and I can walk over and meet you and show my college ID for you.

I'm pretty sure you just need one ID.

My cousin and I went to student night a couple of weeks ago, and I forgot my ID but the guy said we only needed one.

[japes121]

Yup, I just did it. Not sure whether a single person can buy multiple tickets with multiple IDs but if you want to buy an extra ticket PM me and I can walk over and meet you and show my college ID for you.

Thanks a lot buddy. I'll grab a few of my friends and head down tomorrow to make sure I grab some for friday.

[Mashed Potatoes]

They should give him off until Friday...

Amen, his last day off before the assault on Cal's record.

[PrivateO]

What if his tears don't really cure cancer? - Roch

[phattybeers]

I was going to go to the game Friday anyway, but I couldn't wait. Instead of buying student tix, I went for the right field bleachers, hoping to catch the first homerun ball against Willis, opposite field shot, batting right handed!

[rolliefingers]

I have a Wieters ticket.

WHO WANTS TO F*&%ING TOUCH ME???

[The Wedge]

Right out of Andy's mouth: "The manager makes the lineups, but we didn't bring him up to sit, just like we didn't bring up Nolan Reimold to sit."

[Hank Scorpio]

I have a Wieters ticket.

WHO WANTS TO F*&%ING TOUCH ME???

I've got two.

;)

Let's get hammered and chant slogans at him all night.

[Miller192]

Well, I bought tickets.

My season tickets are in use but I decided I should take advantage of it since I can't go Saturday.

[Saintbird]

This may be the happiest day...of my Oriole life.:002_scry:

Tears of joy, tears of...joy.

[rolliefingers]

I've got two.

;)

Let's get hammered and chant slogans at him all night.

Done and done, sir.

[ShaneDawg85]

Must...Get...TICKETS!!!

[larrytt]

Top Twelve Reasons Why the O's Are Now the Best Team in Baseball
12. M
11. A
10. T
9. T
8. W
7. I
6. E
5. T
4. E
3. R
2. S
1. Jones, Markakis, Reimold, Huff, Roberts, Izturis, Mora, Zaun (great backup!), Scott, the utility players, and oh yeah, the pitching staff. Plus that Wieters guy.

[ChaosLex]

He had to be brought up.........on my 5th year anniversary.............%@#^!!!

Don't feel too bad. My girlfriend and I are going to Ocean City on Thursday night, so I'm going to miss the debuts of D. Hernandez on Thursday and Wieters on Friday. :bs:

:D

[OriolesManiac88]

Why, oh why, does he have to be called up on Friday? What's wrong with Thursday? I will be at the game Thursday. Yes, I am being incredibly selfish.

Just a thought though, wouldn't it help Hernandez if he was pitching with Wieters? Or do they want Zaun calling the game for him?

[crowmst3k!]

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm going to the game on Sunday, but I am very tempted to drive up on Friday now.

I'll buy you a beer if you do. As many of us as possible need to give Wieters a warm welcome!

[dslats715]

Don't feel too bad. My girlfriend and I are going to Ocean City on Thursday night, so I'm going to miss the debuts of D. Hernandez on Thursday and Wieters on Friday. :bs:

:D

Radio better be on! And a good time to go to Greene Turtle or Big Peckers on Friday!!!

[HeatherC12]

Awesome news!! It was about a year ago this week that the Reds brought up Jay Bruce so this must be a great time of year to bring up top prospects. Good luck Matt!!! :D

[Go Baby Birds!]

I'll be there Friday and Saturday!!!!!!!

[mweb]

Very exciting! Can't wait to watch the game!

[Dipper9]

Friday is my 35th birthday, and the wife and I were scheduled to be there, but never in my wildest dreams did I think it would be Wieters debut. We were eating dinner last night when MacPhail dropped the bombshell, and I ran around the house like Mick Foley after winning his first World Title! ;) Then I got a little teary eyed! Then I got tired from running and opened up a cold Bud! :laughlol: :beerchug1:

I'll be in section 66 on Friday, cheering on the newest Baltimore Oriole...on my birthday...Matt Wieters! :clap3:

[jcroemer]

I'll be holding down section 13 Friday night. Almost traded the game's tickets for Saturday earlier in the year but ended up keeping them...

It Was Written


So what's it like to be a blue-chip prospect and the big club hypes your MLB debut enough to put many butts in seats? How many tickets will the kid sell?

[Tank]

Incredible news. I read on MLBTR that in the last 3 years, nobody with 2 years, 129 days of service time was eligible for Super 2 - which is what Wieters will be.

I can't go Friday unfortunately. I think the next chance I'll have is Sunday. Would they dare sit him already this Sunday? DH? (Speaking of which, I'm going to the game Thursday) I don't want to go if MW isn't playing.

[Dipper9]

I'll be holding down section 13 Friday night. Almost traded the game's tickets for Saturday earlier in the year but ended up keeping them...

It Was Written


So what's it like to be a blue-chip prospect and the big club hypes your MLB debut enough to put many butts in seats? How many tickets will the kid sell?

Sellout..bank on it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f_HsjpSVaI

[Don_Aase_Fan]

Sellout..bank on it!

Between Student night and Wieters' debut, I also think Friday has a very good chance of selling out. I'll be in Sec 22 and I'm very excited!

[BMann]

I've been a fan since the 1970s, and I can't recall any prospect getting the level of hype that Wieters has. A certain tall righty (drafted in '89) whose name rhymes with Ken McRonald (I don't want to jinx our young catcher by mentioning his name!) was probably the closest - he was pretty much a sure-fire future Cy-Young-winning Hall-of-Famer when we drafted him. I know the fanbase has become much more knowledgeable about ML prospects with the Internet's help, but this is crazy! (And I'm as jazzed as anyone!) I hope the kid's up for it!

And another wonderful/scary thought: No matter how good Wieters ends up being, Adam Jones might be even better! :) :) :) :)

[Dipper9]

I've been a fan since the 1970s, and I can't recall any prospect getting the level of hype that Wieters has. A certain tall righty (drafted in '89) whose name rhymes with Ken McRonald (I don't want to jinx our young catcher by mentioning his name!) was probably the closest - he was pretty much a sure-fire future Cy-Young-winning Hall-of-Famer when we drafted him. I know the fanbase has become much more knowledgeable about ML prospects with the Internet's help, but this is crazy! (And I'm as jazzed as anyone!) I hope the kid's up for it!

And another wonderful/scary thought: No matter how good Wieters ends up being, Adam Jones might be even better! :) :) :) :)

I was telling the wife last night. For years and years Cal Ripken was our only everyday position player that the Orioles have developed in their system, and then the well had run dry. Now, we could have Roberts, Markakis, Reimold, and Wieters ALL developed by the O's system be on this team for a very long time. Add in Jones who we got for our home grown Bedard, possibly Snyder, and ALL of the homegrown pitching coming up, and our system has come a LONG way in the short time that Jordan has been around. Kudos to the Orioles management finally putting things together.

[scottbbfm]

I was @ the game last night and my gf called me right away (good work out of her), so I ran up to the usher for directions to the nearest ticket window. The usher actually led me outside the stadium and told the ticket takers to let me back in. I told the girl I wanted tickets for Fri...Wieters is coming up. She rolled her eyes and said, "oh you are the inside source?" I just played along and said sure am. Got tickets in my usual section 14, row FF.

[Maverick2143]

Of all the dumb weekends for my stupid cousin to get married in Myrtle Beach. :angryfire::angryfire::angryfire::angryfire:

[Abadie]

The excitement is all over for O's fans. I just reserved a table down here at the local sports bar in South Carolina, get PUMPED!

"Steroids take Matt Wieters"

[isestrex]

This came to mind...

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[Mirko Crocop]

Yeah, he was totally "whoa whoa whoa, did you just say what you I think you just said?"



Thorne was caught off-gaurd, and was heard commenting "The long awaited debut of Mark Waters is upon us, Buck."