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Why I Find It Painful to Watch the O's Lately

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Wow, this thread is brutally bad for the most part. Who cares how many innings the team hasn't scored in over a miscellaneous period of innings?

Look at the run differential. That's probably the best determinant of what the team is capable of. The O's simply aren't as talented as the Toronto and Boston. They need to get more talent, but be impressed that they manage to stay in the hunt against more talented teams.

The thread wasn't meant to be a critique of the organization, just an explanation of my gut feeling that I don't enjoy watching the O's and why that is. If you don't like the thread, make your own or get a clue what I'm talking about.

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The thread wasn't meant to be a critique of the organization, just an explanation of my gut feeling that I don't enjoy watching the O's and why that is. If you don't like the thread, make your own or get a clue what I'm talking about.

I thought I made a pretty good point about your point being pretty bad. :)

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It is the lack of effort from the offense. They don't work the count. They let very

mediocre pitchers beat them. They swing at first pitch and make quick outs. They immediately

hit into double plays. It is tough to watch. Such a promising start to a devastating finish.

If that's the case then how ****ty are all the other teams behind them in the standings?

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The whole basis of this thread is loser talk. What a bunch of spoiled little children.

I've watched this team suck for most of my entire life. Flat out suck ass. 0-21 as a little kid. The Syd Thrift era of 1999-2003. And all the mediocrity, at best, in between. All of you giving up hope now or unable to enjoy this can just turn in your O's hats for a Yankee hat for all I care. Because that's where you fit in and belong.

The last few years these teams have played some of the most exciting ball I can recall. And since 2012 they have the best record in baseball. Hardly a bunch of losers. This year's team might be flawed and it's hard to call them the AL favorite. But the same Cleveland team that everyone is talking about got their asses handed to them by the Orioles just a few weeks ago. Texas too. If you're looking to raise the white flag after a couple of weeks that weren't great then you can piss off. I'll be watching every damn night and cheering my butt off because it's a damn good team to watch, and one definitely worth watching.

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The whole basis of this thread is loser talk. What a bunch of spoiled little children.

I've watched this team suck for most of my entire life. Flat out suck ass. 0-21 as a little kid. The Syd Thrift era of 1999-2003. And all the mediocrity, at best, in between. All of you giving up hope now or unable to enjoy this can just turn in your O's hats for a Yankee hat for all I care. Because that's where you fit in and belong.

The last few years these teams have played some of the most exciting ball I can recall. And since 2012 they have the best record in baseball. Hardly a bunch of losers. This year's team might be flawed and it's hard to call them the AL favorite. But the same Cleveland team that everyone is talking about got their asses handed to them by the Orioles just a few weeks ago. Texas too. If you're looking to raise the white flag after a couple of weeks that weren't great then you can piss off. I'll be watching every damn night and cheering my butt off because it's a damn good team to watch, and one definitely worth watching.

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The whole basis of this thread is loser talk. What a bunch of spoiled little children.

I've watched this team suck for most of my entire life. Flat out suck ass. 0-21 as a little kid. The Syd Thrift era of 1999-2003. And all the mediocrity, at best, in between. All of you giving up hope now or unable to enjoy this can just turn in your O's hats for a Yankee hat for all I care. Because that's where you fit in and belong.

The last few years these teams have played some of the most exciting ball I can recall. And since 2012 they have the best record in baseball. Hardly a bunch of losers. This year's team might be flawed and it's hard to call them the AL favorite. But the same Cleveland team that everyone is talking about got their asses handed to them by the Orioles just a few weeks ago. Texas too. If you're looking to raise the white flag after a couple of weeks that weren't great then you can piss off. I'll be watching every damn night and cheering my butt off because it's a damn good team to watch, and one definitely worth watching.

I agree with this 100% I feel like these people forget the 14 years of losing baseball. I tell my Orioles friends that the last few years we are still talking baseball all summer.

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The whole basis of this thread is loser talk. What a bunch of spoiled little children.

I've watched this team suck for most of my entire life. Flat out suck ass. 0-21 as a little kid. The Syd Thrift era of 1999-2003. And all the mediocrity, at best, in between. All of you giving up hope now or unable to enjoy this can just turn in your O's hats for a Yankee hat for all I care. Because that's where you fit in and belong.

The last few years these teams have played some of the most exciting ball I can recall. And since 2012 they have the best record in baseball. Hardly a bunch of losers. This year's team might be flawed and it's hard to call them the AL favorite. But the same Cleveland team that everyone is talking about got their asses handed to them by the Orioles just a few weeks ago. Texas too. If you're looking to raise the white flag after a couple of weeks that weren't great then you can piss off. I'll be watching every damn night and cheering my butt off because it's a damn good team to watch, and one definitely worth watching.

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I agree with this 100% I feel like these people forget the 14 years of losing baseball. I tell my Orioles friends that the last few years we are still talking baseball all summer.
Mo one here remembers "the kids are coming to play?" TV commercials that feature "the kids" - seven young players anointed with a prominent role in the O's future: pitcher Sidney Ponson, second baseman Jerry Hairston, reliever Ryan Kohlmeier, catcher Brook Fordyce, outfielders Melvin Mora and Luis Matos and outfielder-first baseman Chris Richard.

Right now, there are weekend TV weather guys in Utah with a higher profile than these seven. There are waiters at Denny's who are more recognizable to the average O's fan.

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2001-02-19/features/0102190083_1_orioles-boog-teaching-the-kids

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