Memo to Those Attending ALDS Game 1: Let's Give Nick a Standing O in His First Playoff AB

[glenn__davis]

They really should copy that other sport where they kick the balls around and have sections reserved for the die hards who want to do that, and have a little warning somewhere that says "if you buy a ticket here your view of the field may be impacted by everyone standing and cheering and waiving signs and signing and stuff the entire game."

"Viva Jim Johnson

Viva Jim Johnson

We could've won the cup

But he [messed] it up

Viva Jim Johnson".

OK, doesn't fully translate since we're not playing for a cup. But still would be a lot better than that insipid Seven Nation Army chant that is used by about 1,492 teams now.

[DrungoHazewood]

I gotta say, though, Baltimore fans do it better than pretty much anyone else. At least.

I guess. I'm pretty sure the press releases and announcers of every sports team ever says something to the effect of "we have the best fans in whatever sport we happen to be competing in."

"The football players and management of BYU (Pocatello, Idaho campus extension) would like to salute the best football fans in the world!!!"

[flyhighbirds]

I can't find it now, but I remember a quote from Nick after we clinched the al east thanking the fans. He said something like this is

what it's all about, this is why we do it, because of the fans. I don't believe for a second that he doesn't care about orioles fans.

[flyhighbirds]

Ok here is the exact quote from nick from an article on sept 16 on mlb.com by Brittany Ghiroli. "Ultimately we want to win, but we're doing this for the fans, that's the main reason why we play this game."

[Prayin4Reign]

C'mon, folks, let's do this! Nine long years Nick has waited for this opportunity to play some postseason baseball. I'm going to stand and cheer when he comes to the plate, and I urge everyone else who is going to do the same.

This

Wow, Nick doesn't smile enough? Let's Murray his butt out of here.

Seriously, he waaaay deserves a standing O...I wish I was lucky enough to be there to be part of it.

This

Nick has been a solid player, never slacked or feigned injury even when we were terrible, has been a quiet leader in the clubhouse, has been loyal to the team and the city. He got choked up when we clinched and clearly he cares and is glad to have the opportunity. Cheer the man.

This.

The same Nick who cares so much about the fans that he was the only Oriole to avoid the press today before the workout? Good player who gives it his all on the field, but I prefer to hold my standing O's for the players who show some love back. To each is own though.

Everybody is different, and they handle themselves accordingly. To not do so would be disingenuous. Nick Markakis gives his heart on the field and has done so for the last nine years. Who does he do that for? His teammates and the fans.

Truth of the matter is Markakis does deserve a standing O from all Oriole fans, 'fanboys' and all!

[Ohfan67]

The same Nick who cares so much about the fans that he was the only Oriole to avoid the press today before the workout? Good player who gives it his all on the field, but I prefer to hold my standing O's for the players who show some love back. To each is own though.

I didn't know talking to the press equaled love for fans? Man, you must have hated Eddie Murray.

[Nigel Tufnel]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Anthony Rendon, upon seeing all the media assembled for the Nats' workout: "I'm going back inside."</p>— Adam Kilgore (@AdamKilgoreWP) <a href="

">October 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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[backwardsk]

Two trillion. And 6 times as many hits. And rocked a great Fro and Chops. Ed is far from an introvert.

He hangs out with Charlie Sheen.

[waroriole]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Anthony Rendon, upon seeing all the media assembled for the Nats' workout: "I'm going back inside."</p>— Adam Kilgore (@AdamKilgoreWP) <a href="

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Fan hater.

[Trace21230]

Wow, this is controversial?

If Nick is leadoff of COURSE he'll get a standing O!

[ledzepp8]

I gotta say, though, Baltimore fans do it better than pretty much anyone else. At least.

And at least it goes with the whole "O's" thing. I thought it was pretty awesome when the players were doing it in the locker room celebration.

[ledzepp8]

Ok here is the exact quote from nick from an article on sept 16 on mlb.com by Brittany Ghiroli. "Ultimately we want to win, but we're doing this for the fans, that's the main reason why we play this game."

Geez...what an arrogant D-bag that guy!

[SrMeowMeow]

Did the standing ovation happen?!

[schittenden]

Did the standing ovation happen?!

Yes,but it was hard to tell that was the first bat of of the game. That said, there was a great Nick Markakis chant that went through the crowd to the Derek Jeter chant rhythm. I believe it was when he led off the eighth inning.

[Crazysilver03]

Yes,but it was hard to tell that was the first bat of of the game. That said, there was a great Nick Markakis chant that went through the crowd to the Derek Jeter chant rhythm. I believe it was when he led off the eighth inning.

Yeah there was definitely a Nick Markakis chant.