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    RIP Ken Holtzman

    in Orioles History

    Posted

    Only played with the O's for half a season, but a big part of their history.  Holtzman was traded from the A's to the O's,  along with Reggie,  for Baylor and Mike Torrez in April, 1976.   Fun fact:  I saw Reggie's first game in an O's uniform on May 2, 1976.   It was the second game of a double header, coincidentally against his former club - the A's.   I don't remember much about Holtzman other than he complained about salary his entire time with the Orioles.   Free agency was set to begin after the '76 season and a lot of guys were looking forward to getting paid.   In August he was a big piece of the the trade with the Yankees that brought us Dempsey, McGregor, Tippy, Rudy May and Dave Pagan.  In 1977,  they traded Rudy May and two no names to Montreal for Gary Roenicke, Joe Kerrigan, and Don Stanhouse.    So,  Holztman played a huge role in  Orioles history.  

    I remember my brother telling me how good Holtzman was when we got him.  It just didn't work out for him in Baltimore, as he just didn't want to be here.   As such, I always had a negative view of him.  Looking back, I certainly can understand his position at the time.  In the MLB link below they show him during an A's broadcast sometime recently.  Seems like he was liked by his team mates, at least Ray Fosse, and a nice guy.   Thanks Ken for your contributions to those great Oriole teams of the late 70's and early 80's  and thanks for being a part of my child hood.   I always remembered you.   

    https://www.mlb.com/news/ken-holtzman-dies

     

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    Ben Wagner (new radio guy)

    in Orioles Talk

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    I like the new guy.  No jokes.  No inane stories.  He just described the action and I had no trouble following.   I like Kevin Brown too.  When everyone is making wise cracks that is when it is too much. 

    Observations from tonight's blowout

    in Orioles Talk

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    Bring up Kjerstad who looked good in his call up last year.  Bring Holliday along slowly since he is struggling.  Keep one of Mateo/Urias and unload the other.  Hays can be the fourth outfielder for now.  

    This team needs Earl Weaver.  As most of you know, Earl was a master at platooning the right guys.  

    See where we are at the trading deadline this year.  Should be interesting.  

    Jackson Holliday 2024

    in Orioles Talk

    Posted

    3 hours ago, spleen1015 said:

    Just because you weren't mature enough at 20 to find a woman to spend the rest of your life with doesn't mean other people can't be. Getting married young used to be a very common thing in the world before the demographic of the workforce changed, but let's go ahead and make up some more crap to be negative about the kid some more.

    Staying married a long time is hard no matter the age you start.  Holliday may be the most mature kid ever, but in the long run it may not be up to him.  Ask Tom Brady.  Ask Cal.  

    I wish the young couple the very best.  With all the money he is going to make in his lifetime though, getting married now is possibly one of the dumbest decisions he ever made.   He just gave away half of his earnings.  Hope it all works out.

    Observations from tonight's blowout

    in Orioles Talk

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    Did you people actually watch the Burnes interview on Foul Territory?  The "they" comment was in reference to the AAA team.  They asked him if the O's club house was aware of what Norfolk is doing down there and do the O's check them out.  He replied, "We've been seeing it.  The guys in our club house have played with a lot of those guys. "  He then mentions all the guys mashing for Norfolk by name.  He calls Stowers, "Stowser"; but gets everyone else's name right.  He then goes on to say how tough it is for the AAA  guys,  "The lineup that we have can produce 10 runs on any given night is pretty special and the depth that this organization has is kind of scary for years to come."     

    Regarding Holliday, he mentions he told Jackson to stay away from him because of all the cameras and hype.   He said he would talk to Jackson when the hype dies down to ensure he is comfortable.  Honestly, I view that as veteran leadership.  Nothing Burnes said was douchie in any way.  

     

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    4/11 @ Boston

    in Game Threads

    Posted

    3 minutes ago, NashLumber said:

    Jim Rice on the Orioles on the postgame:

    "I'm not impressed by them. They're not thumping the ball, but they get the key hits when they need them."

    Dang,  I loved Jim Rice when I was a kid.  Sometimes it's best not to hear our heroes speak.  

    I've listened to that Red Sox crew before.  They are an arrogant bunch.  Yesterday, their radio guys mentioned Holliday's debut calling it obvious service time manipulation.   Whatever losers.

    MASN Notifications by Xfinity

    in Orioles Talk

    Posted · Edited by SouthRider

    2 hours ago, btdart20 said:

    I'm with T-Mobile for their 5G internet.  $55/month.  No issues connecting to work, homeschooling, college teams meetings, streaming multiple screens at once...  Free MLB TV too.  

    This is what I have too.   I also have Apple TV, Max, Netflix,  Amazon Prime and NFL+ in season.  That's all I need.   Unfortunately,  I am in-market and can't watch the O's live.  I tried using Nord VPN on my computer,  but  MLB.tv would not stream any live games while connected.    I don't have time to watch live baseball anyway.  Listened to the audio while I was working and watch the condensed game on MLB.tv while having dinner.  

    Orioles close to acquiring Corbin Burnes (Update: Acquired for Joey Ortiz and DL Hall)

    in Orioles Talk

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    I like what Jake Peavy said on MLB network.  He talk about how invaluable it is for the rest of the staff to be able to learn from Burnes.  Compared it to his time with the Braves learning from Greg Maddux.  If any of the current guys can learn that cutter from Burnes, watch out.

    Great trade for both clubs.  Ortiz is going to be 26 by the end of the season.  His time is now.   If the Brewers unlock something in Hall they win too.

    Orr named DC

    in Ravens

    Posted

    Ravens do a really good job of developing coaches while creating a positive work environment.   So much so that you see veteran guys like Kubiak, Caldwell, Spags, and Frazier willing to come here for a bit.   Might be a good idea to have a veteran defensive coach to help Orr out.  Not that Orr needs it; but he is only 31.  

    Head Coaching Interview Discussion(Monken, McDonald , Weaver)

    in Ravens

    Posted

    Another young guy who has risen through the ranks rather quickly.   Only one year spent outside of the Ravens working on Urban Myer's staff.   I forgot his career was cut short with a neck injury.  Best of luck to Zach.   Now they have to surround him with a great supporting staff.  Losing Coach Wilson sucks.  Hopefully Weaver stays.  

    Losing MacDonald sucks but what are you going to do.  It would have been unprecedented to fire a coach who had the NFL's best record and lost in the conference championship.    

    The only problem with Orr is that if he is really good they will be back in the same situation in another year or two.  

     

    Head Coaching Interview Discussion(Monken, McDonald , Weaver)

    in Ravens

    Posted · Edited by SouthRider

    I would guess if Wilson is leaving the Ravens have picked their DC and it wasn't him.   I don't care who it is as long as they get their preferred guy.  This team went from 4-5 in house DC candidates to not so many in a hurry.  Of course, they will say whoever gets the job was their preferred guy.  

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