[I'm kind of glad this is happening now.]

10 hours ago, Robert Drake said:

As a new guy, I'll say something perhaps a bit controversial, if the Orioles lose the division, I'd fire Hyde. Wouldn't hesitate. That sends a big message to young players that failure is not going to be tolerated.  I'm not one of these fans that thinks losing is a step in the process. It's WS or bust as far as I'm concerned. Losing the first 2 to the Rays at home when you absolutely need those victories is not acceptable. To lose 2/3 to the lowly Cardinals, at home, makes one apoplectic with rage.  If this team allows a division title to slip out of their grasp after the way they've played all year, that's a choke and that's a firing offense in my opinion.  I'm not one of these fans that believes this team is just going to continue to get better and better for five-years before the whole thing comes unraveled again. This team could be wrecked by injuries next season and finish last. Their window is open and the hour glass is running. 

The fact that Jack Flaherty was allowed to pitch again is a black mark against management. Just utter incompetence at the organizational level. The trade looks almost criminal in retrospect. It's Elias's biggest black eye. He got fleeced. Never thought losing 3 lower-tier prospects for a WS-winning starting pitcher would constitute larceny, but the Cardinals flat-out robbed us. And the Orioles seem completely out of ideas on how to get the guys they do have to pitch better or hit better.  

Firing Hyde would be not only idiotic, but despicable.  Next hot take

[I'm kind of glad this is happening now.]

8 hours ago, banks703 said:

Losing sole possession of the division lead (at home on a night when one of your most celebrated players of the last 30 years is retiring) is not a good thing no matter how it’s spun.

The Rays are eating the O’s lunch. 

Good thing it happened on AppleTV+
 

they won two games?  Wooooooo that lunch

[Starting Pitching Target - Yoshinobu Yamamoto]

On 6/17/2023 at 3:41 PM, Billy F-Face3 said:

To be honest I would have a hard time cheering for anyone named Yamamoto, considering the history of Pearl Harbor.

That’s like saying you’d have a hard time cheering for someone named Cornwallis.  You’re… not good

[Oakland Series II]

1 hour ago, Bemorewins said:

So they sweep us (which I highly doubt) they would still be 6 games behind us in the loss column. I guess you can choose to see ghosts if you want. I’m looking at our real competition for the pennant.

Blue Jays have always been a hated rival, it’s our turn to stomp.  Get it done

[Jorge in Center]

34 minutes ago, Yossarian said:

Is Kyle Tucker out of position in right?

What? He just dropped that 

[Ben Clemens of Fangraphs: Orioles-losers at the trade deadline]

On 8/2/2023 at 4:57 PM, O's84 said:

I actually wasn't trying to be rude.  I apologize if that was how it was taken.  I take pain medicine for my many health problems and it's effects can cause me to not catch my tone occasionally, as well as memory and a host of other things.  I won't go on any further about it because I don't want to turn this into a pity for me post.

I was the rude one, I didn’t really mean to be. I’m sorry to sound like a DB  All is well on your end.  

[Ben Clemens of Fangraphs: Orioles-losers at the trade deadline]

52 minutes ago, O's84 said:

One last thing.  People defending Elias for not doing more because of the cost.  Elias said he took "some very big swings".  If those had connected, I wonder if some of those defenders would now be criticizing Elias for giving up too much.  Just my two cents.

Your 2 cents are worth less than a plug nickel, when you put it that way

[Ben Clemens of Fangraphs: Orioles-losers at the trade deadline]

I think Flaherty will be a better pitcher than the HOFers from here to the end of the season 

[What do we do about Jorge Mateo?]

Ortiz is a better SS than Mateo and it’s guaranteed that he is a better hitter.

[A few , somewhat overlooked moments in Thursday's huge win...]

Urias is incredibly valuable to this team

[Coby Mayo 2023]

13 hours ago, Just Regular said:

Fun side by side here for so far this afternoon, though for the Astros big man that's probably half strength swing.

Top Exit Velocity			MPH
		Coby Mayo	111.8
		Yordan Alvarez	108.0

Side note.  Both of those logos are magnificent.

[Joey Ortiz 2023]

1 hour ago, Bemorewins said:

Some of you are enthralled with AAA numbers. But we are not seeing a direct correlation between what a player does there and what he does here.

Gunnar was the #1 prospect in the game (much more talented/better than Ortiz) and it took him 2 months before figuring things out. Westburg is currently adjusting to this level. And Cowser has just arrived and is struggling to acclimate thus far. 

THEY WERE ALL RANKED AHEAD OF ORTIZ.

What do you guys want? To punt the season? Do you want them to bring up Kjerstad too who’s crushing AAA and a much better hitter than Ortiz? What about Mayo, him too?

I agree that Ortiz didn’t get a fair shake. But it is what it is now. Nothing can be done about what happened.

The team is trying to win while bringing guys to the show in a responsible manner,

Was just saying he has a lot of value perceived or in reality.  Trade value was implied.  

[Someone has to say it...]

He’s had a handful of at bats.  And Hicks is Hicks.  All this really shows is that Ced is our MVP.  Hope they don’t rush him back.  This team relies on that dude.  

[Joey Ortiz 2023]

Ortiz hasn’t gotten much of a shot.  I’m not really sure his destiny to not be a “super star” should preclude his chance with us 

[Ohtani Rental?]

It would be pretty rad

[3 World Series in 7 years?]

Just give my old man and I one.  May be running low on time here. 

[2023 1st Round Pick (#17): Enrique Bradfield Jr. - CF - (Jr) Vanderbilt University]

6 minutes ago, ArtVanDelay said:

He should be in the HOF. 

One of the biggest game changers of the ‘90s.  Absolute sure HOF career 

[2nd half - what if?]

1 hour ago, Bemorewins said:

Why do they need to? What’s wrong with Gunnar at SS?

Ortiz is probably the better SS.  He’s replacing Mateo not Hendo.  Gun, Ortiz, Westburg… what else do you want?

[2nd half - what if?]

It’s baffling to me that they won’t commit to Ortiz at SS this year.  

[Jorge Mateo 2023]

Ortiz seems to have all the chops to play SS at a high level.  He could make a huge difference this year.  Wouldn’t really have to hit all that well

[Jorge Mateo 2023]

Please start playing Ortiz regularly 

[The season is 40% over and the O’s are on pace for 102 wins…]

2 hours ago, Tony-OH said:

And this is the first time that I can remember that I really don't "fear" the other AL East teams. Maybe it's because we're 11-7 so far, or maybe it's because I have faith in this team to play well overall, but I don't feel the Orioles ever go into a game as a deep underdog. 

That's a credit to how they've played this year, but it's nice to know they only have to play their inter Division rivals 13 times vs the 18-19. It's still a little unbalanced for a "balanced" schedule, but it's better than it was.

It’s a huge burden released from our shoulders

[Kyle Gibson is on a 20 win pace]

Dude has given us a chance most times out, gotta love that

[Im pretty sure Im in the minority on this board but its my opinion]

2 minutes ago, sportsfan8703 said:

Alcohol is far more dangerous and addictive. 

Is it?

[Gunnar Henderson 2023]

40 minutes ago, DirtyBird said:

Gunnar OPS:

In Losses, .360

RISP, .548

2-Out RISP, .250

Late & Close, .143

He’s gonna take some lumps.  Who knows, it may be for an extended period of time.  I think he’s going to start gaining some momentum ,  Julio and Adley looked rough to start last last year.