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Showalter, normally a cautious interview, did just that in the April issue of Men’s Journal, speaking his mind about the Yankees and Red Sox.

“The first time we went to Yankee Stadium, I screamed at Derek Jeter from the dugout,” Showalter told the magazine. “Our guys are thinking, ‘Wow, he’s screaming at Derek Jeter.’ Well, he’s always jumping back from balls just off the plate. I know how many calls that team gets – and yes, he [ticks] me off.”

Of the Red Sox, Showalter was even more candid.

“I’d like to see how smart Theo Epstein is with the Tampa Bay payroll,” he said. “You got Carl Crawford ’cause you paid more than anyone else, and that’s what makes you smarter? That’s why I like whipping their butt. It’s great, knowing those guys with the $205 million payroll are saying, ‘How the hell are they beating us?’ ”

Reached by telephone last week, Showalter admitted he could’ve and perhaps should’ve tempered his remarks — but he nevertheless owned up to them. And anyone who knows Buck understands this is exactly how he feels about his rivals, the rich and imperial Yankees and Sox, taking it out on little guys like the O’s.

Has anyone read the full article? I can't find the full article online.

http://www.northjersey.com/columnists/032011_Klapisch_Buck_Showalter_is_optimistic_about_his_Orioles.html

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Watching the Orioles beat the Yankees in the Bronx in April ...... satisfying.

An Oriole (player OR manager) willing to give the finger to the Yankees instead of the usual milk and cookies "Gee, they are great team, and we'll have our hands full with them this year" type of quotes ...... priceless.

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Showalter, normally a cautious interview, did just that in the April issue of Men’s Journal, speaking his mind about the Yankees and Red Sox.

“The first time we went to Yankee Stadium, I screamed at Derek Jeter from the dugout,” Showalter told the magazine. “Our guys are thinking, ‘Wow, he’s screaming at Derek Jeter.’ Well, he’s always jumping back from balls just off the plate. I know how many calls that team gets – and yes, he [ticks] me off.”

Of the Red Sox, Showalter was even more candid.

“I’d like to see how smart Theo Epstein is with the Tampa Bay payroll,” he said. “You got Carl Crawford ’cause you paid more than anyone else, and that’s what makes you smarter? That’s why I like whipping their butt. It’s great, knowing those guys with the $205 million payroll are saying, ‘How the hell are they beating us?’ ”

Reached by telephone last week, Showalter admitted he could’ve and perhaps should’ve tempered his remarks — but he nevertheless owned up to them. And anyone who knows Buck understands this is exactly how he feels about his rivals, the rich and imperial Yankees and Sox, taking it out on little guys like the O’s.

Has anyone read the full article? I can't find the full article online.

http://www.northjersey.com/columnists/032011_Klapisch_Buck_Showalter_is_optimistic_about_his_Orioles.html

I admire him. He's just telling the truth. I particularly liked his comments about Epstein. He brings a kind of ballsy energy to this club we haven't seen in years. And it's not the mere mouthiness of a Larry Bowa or Lou Piniella. It's genuine, deep... and you get the sense that Buck knows exactly when to pour it on, and when to ease off just a little. He's really a smart guy, emotionally. That's huge when you've got a young team like this I think.

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Why not? Generate some buzz around this team. Gates have to improve, right?

Um, no. Jeter comments -- whatever. I don't see an issue from ownership. Calling out the amount of money another org is spending and challenging the abilities of that org's GM, probably doesn't sit as well.

Not that I think that's something fans should care about. But situations like this shed some more light as to why Buck has a reputation for wearing out his welcome. Ownership would, I think, value verbal filters a fair amount.

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I admire him. He's just telling the truth. I particularly liked his comments about Epstein. He brings a kind of ballsy energy to this club we haven't seen in years. And it's not the mere mouthiness of a Larry Bowa or Lou Piniella. It's genuine, deep... and you get the sense that Buck knows exactly when to pour it on, and when to ease off just a little. He's really a smart guy, emotionally. That's huge when you've got a young team like this I think.

This is exactly how I feel. Buck is just the character we need to get us out of this "Fenway South" mindset and back to having some pride and being winners.

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I will probably go and get the magazine this weekend. You never know,but things do get taken out of context. The Sun or Roch has not made mention of the article. Even the Examiner quoted it.

"Let's face it," Showalter told the Bergen Record, "I know where we sit [in the East]. I just want my players to know it's not hopeless. That's the main thing I'm trying to do here. How is it going to pan out? We'll just have to see."

http://washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/cheers-jeers/2011/03/ready-buck-status-quo

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Um, no. Jeter comments -- whatever. I don't see an issue from ownership. Calling out the amount of money another org is spending and challenging the abilities of that org's GM, probably doesn't sit as well.

Not that I think that's something fans should care about. But situations like this shed some more light as to why Buck has a reputation for wearing out his welcome. Ownership would, I think, value verbal filters a fair amount.

I have no issue with it. I wish it would result in Epstein pointing out Pedroia, Youkilis, Ellsbury, Lester, etc., and the fact he was able to trade great prospects for Beckett and Gonzalez as differences between what they've done in Boston and what we haven't done in Baltimore.

Buck may wear out his welcome, but for now he's just what the Dr. ordered for this fan base.

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Um, no. Jeter comments -- whatever. I don't see an issue from ownership. Calling out the amount of money another org is spending and challenging the abilities of that org's GM, probably doesn't sit as well.

Not that I think that's something fans should care about. But situations like this shed some more light as to why Buck has a reputation for wearing out his welcome. Ownership would, I think, value verbal filters a fair amount.

We've been everyone's doormat for the last 13 years. As a fan, you're right. Nothing wrong with throwing a little dirt here and there. Heck, Joe Girardi doesn't have a problem calling out Jeremy Guthrie when he plunks one of his guy.

I don't think ownership really cares too much though. If ticket sales rise, they'll probably see past of lot of things.

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We've been everyone's doormat for the last 13 years. As a fan, you're right. Nothing wrong with throwing a little dirt here and there. Heck, Joe Girardi doesn't have a problem calling out Jeremy Guthrie when he plunks one of his guy.

I don't think ownership really cares too much though. If ticket sales rise, they'll probably see past of lot of things.

I just love seeing the competition. No awestruck b.s., lets go smack them in the mouth like Ray Lewis.

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