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2012 Baltimore Orioles Appreciation Thread

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This was the best baseball year of my life, I'll always remember it. Thank you so much to Buck, DD, and the 2012 Orioles. I just wish this game could have gone differently because our fan base truly deserves it so much more than theirs. That said, what an amazing success this season was, something we can all be proud of.

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Moose Milligan Hangout Grand Counsel

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Most fun baseball season I've ever experienced. I can't imagine having a season like that ever again, even if it ended with a World Series. To break the losing streak by coming out of nowhere, exceeding all expectations and winning some playoff games...wow.

And so many incredible moments, too. Too many to count.

Thank you, 2012 Orioles. Honestly, I'd love it if there were no moves made in the offseason, just bring this crew back.

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I wouldn't be so sure. This years success means nothing really. Lots of teams have random good years. Heck Minnesota won 94 games in 2010, then only won 64 in 2011, and were god awful again this year.

Wrong thread, my friend. Read the title.

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Good season, bad ending. Duquette made good on his W-L promise, Showalter managed well, and the team as a whole made the improbable pan out on just about a nightly basis. Something to build on, so maybe they can get 93 (or more) wins next year, a little more conventionally. Better year than almost anyone rightfully could have hoped for, and I mean that as a compliment.

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Dear Buck,

Thank you for an unbelievable summer. One of the greatest rides of my life. This baseball team has reminded why I love this game so much. While I am crushed that the season is over early, this team has vastly exceeded the wildest dreams I would have had. Can't wait for Spring Training. Go O's!!!

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