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34 minutes ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

This seems to happen with Buck at every stop.  Initial success, but eventually he wears out his welcome.  Worst part is I don't know what quality of manager the Orioles can target as his replacement.  

This requires some outside of the box thinking.  Best bet is look for a young up and comer.  

Yeah but he left those teams set up to win going forward. This team...not so much.

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1 minute ago, Herman said:

Buck isn't the one who put together a roster that is currently on pace to break the record for strikeouts in a season. This is a severely flawed roster that plays in the same division as two teams that spend a ton of money and know how to draft.

I already had a discussion today with someone that thinks that even if Buck wanted a player that turned out to be poor it's Dan's fault for not overriding Buck's judgement.

Do you also feel that way?

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23 minutes ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

Angelos, Brady, DD and Buck all having input on the 40 man roster isn't a recipe for success. 

Nope. Alex Cora isn't looking like a good manager I'd he had this roster. This team needs a new philosophy from the ground up.

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7 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

I already had a discussion today with someone that thinks that even if Buck wanted a player that turned out to be poor it's Dan's fault for not overriding Buck's judgement.

Do you also feel that way?

To a certain degree. Buck's job is to be the manager, not the GM. I do think he should have some input

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25 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

I already had a discussion today with someone that thinks that even if Buck wanted a player that turned out to be poor it's Dan's fault for not overriding Buck's judgement.

Do you also feel that way?

Does Dan even have the capability to override Buck...or Brady for that matter.

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On 4/18/2018 at 5:52 PM, Emory Eagle said:

I was in the LF stands for that. One of my favorite moments being an O's fan.  I suppose we'll have to hold on to memories like this one while we descend back into another Dark Age... 

So I was watching the game at a bar and has to leave. Was parked in my car listening on the radio...would love to have video of my reaction. I lost my damn mind!

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31 minutes ago, pdiddy said:

So I was watching the game at a bar and has to leave. Was parked in my car listening on the radio...would love to have video of my reaction. I lost my damn mind!

You weren’t alone. The loudest stadium crowd I’ve ever been in. 

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6 minutes ago, Chavez Ravine said:

That cathartic roar was joined by every Orioles fan on the planet. It’s not going to take as long to get back to a similar moment....right?

Every member of this forum, no matter how young, may die of old age before the Orioles get to the postseason again. That’s how bad it can be. Look at droughts from the Cubs and even Red Sox for evidence.

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