Angelos said this is "the year that we mean business

[jjnono]

If he's in NY I doubt he's watching.

Are you positive that he's not DVR'ing it??

[jabba72]

I hope he doesnt mean a trade for Arod is coming. But if this team needs anything its a true #1. Not saying Grienke is that guy though.

[SouthRider]

Am I the only one wary of Angelos speaking to the media? When has anything good ever resulted out of Angelos speaking publicly about the Orioles? I can see it now. Signing Hamilton to some huge contract even though Buck and Dan don't think he is a good fit for the club. Perhaps Duquette will want to trade Chris Davis or let Reynolds walk only for Angelos to step in and say, "But he's a fan favorite. We can't let him go." This give me chills. Angelos needs to stay in the background and out of the way. The only time I want to see Angelos speak is when Bud is handing him the World Series trophy. We won't get there if GM Angelos reappears.

[CO Birdlover]

I hope he doesnt mean a trade for Arod is coming. But if this team needs anything its a true #1. Not saying Grienke is that guy though.

For heaven's sake, no A-Rod, just say no.

[Frobby]

I saw the interview, and I didn't interpret what he said as meaning that the Orioles are going on a spending spree.

Heck, if Duquette can find us one Michael Gonzalez, one Wei-Yin Chen and one Nate McLouth this offseason, that will be good enough for me.

[from1954forever]

Memo to DD: Now is the time! Haren and Kinsler! Pete will OK this.

[clapdiddy]

Memo to DD: Now is the time! Haren and Kinsler! Pete will OK this.

I could certainly handle those two additions.

[Roll Tide]

Yeah I'm not sure what to think of this announcement from Angelos. Cheer or cringe? Not sure.

To be fair DD did say the payroll would increase with the attendance. As I said in the other thread attendance the last time I saw was up 20% and they had 2 extra gates that were sell outs.

The Orioles need a #4 hitter to take the pressure off Jones. Matt Wieters needs to bat 7th or 8th. Honestly I'm not sure I keep any of Reynolds, Ford, Chavez, or Davis. I think Buck really likes Saunders and that the pitching staff will be kept intact. I think that gives the team depth to deal with Arrieta, Britton, and Matusz. I'm not counting anything from Roberts and I think they should try to talk him into retiring. Reimold starts the year at AAA and proves he can stay healthy.

[Guest rochester]

Business 101

Win = better attendance = $$

The only thing you need to do is weigh the risk then execute.

I also believe that continuity as much as possible with coaching, management, scouting, organizational philosophies, etc. will provide a better return that a Josh Hamilton, unless he goes for way less than what I believe he will.

[TradeAngelos]

I saw the interview, and I didn't interpret what he said as meaning that the Orioles are going on a spending spree.

Heck, if Duquette can find us one Michael Gonzalez, one Wei-Yin Chen and one Nate McLouth this offseason, that will be good enough for me.

Yeah like that is a normal occurrence that we can count on happening again this offseason.

That is exactly the mentality that we need to avoid, thinking we can pick the bottom of the dumpster and find pieces like that again. Not to mention that none of those guys have any track record beyond this past year, so who knows what we have with them moving forward.

[Cokeman]

I saw the interview, and I didn't interpret what he said as meaning that the Orioles are going on a spending spree.

Heck, if Duquette can find us one Michael Gonzalez, one Wei-Yin Chen and one Nate McLouth this offseason, that will be good enough for me.

I would prefer to find another Miguel...the Michael version brings back bad memories.

[section18]

I think the huge crowds, radio and TV coverage, lines in the Oriole store at the warehouse, national media coverage and his sons involvement will result in changes for the better. I saw him in a store in Hunt Valley about 10 days ago and spoke to him. We had met a long time ago and I mentioned that to him. He could not have been nicer and stuck his hand out to shake hands with me. I also told him I'm a season ticket holder and know some people that he knows and his firm is representing my sister and I in a legal case. Before we walked away from each other he asked me my name again and said good to see you. We briefly talked about the Orioles and I could tell he was happy about them as he smiled when discussing them. I mentioned a few things about the team and he knew what I was talking about and had an immediate response. I think Buck and DD have had an effect on him along with the reasons I mentioned in my opening sentence. I think his appearances in the past week are great and the other teams in the AL East better get ready for the NEW Orioles coming in 2013.

[Orioles West]

I saw the interview, and I didn't interpret what he said as meaning that the Orioles are going on a spending spree.

Heck, if Duquette can find us one Michael Gonzalez, one Wei-Yin Chen and one Nate McLouth this offseason, that will be good enough for me.

I didn't get 'spending spree' out of it either, but he did make it seem like he was excited about doing whatever it takes to get the team back into the post-season. And he seemed open to the idea of extending Buck, which is cool.

-Don

[CA-ORIOLE]

Yeah, I'll go with the talk is cheap responders. Other than thanking the organziational members under him for a great job he really should just keep his mouth shut.

[SteveO]

I think Pete has confidence in these guys (Buck and DD)

I also think that like a lot of us, this season of winning and seeing the Yard come alive impacted the guy (Angelos)

At the end of the day I believe that Pete will give Buck and DD the freedom to do what they need to in order to improve. Not sure that means the kinda boost in payroll represented by Hamilton money but not sure it needs to be