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1 hour ago, Orioles1954 said:

Just turned down 6 free tickets 13 rows behind home plate for Father's Day.

If you still have access to those tix, I'd offer you something for them. I have four boys who I'd love to convince the Os are still worth watching. DM me to let me know please. 

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NashLumber Hangout Grand Counsel

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Today was the first time in over two decades where I had to ask myself “Did the Orioles have a game today?” And it took me till 2:20am for it to even come to mind.  The thought of them playing and me not being aware or at least checking the score is a big change for me. Shocking, actually. I played a gig but that’s fairly common for a Friday. 

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gtman55 Major Leaguer Cup of Coffee

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I know we all care or we wouldn't be posting here. We care, but we're frustrated, at least I am. This team as it's set up can't compete in the AL East. This is the toughest division in baseball. The best of the best. We need the best front office, the best manager, best scouts, best coaches, best players and the best long term plan to compete. The problem is we have none of that. Not even close.

What we do have is a dysfunctional, inept front office. Mediocre players for the most part. A manager who seems to be a bit burnt out, in denial or both. And we certainly don't seem to have a coherent plan for a rebuild.

Yes, I care. But I will care a lot more when it looks like we have a clue as far as righting this sinking ship.

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11 minutes ago, gtman55 said:

I know we all care or we wouldn't be posting here.

Not really.  I was sufin' da web and came across an article of KKKK Davis on Drudge Report saying he's on the way to having the WORST season ever for a full time player and wanted to see if others had anything to say.  He is making Dave Kingman look like a Hall of Famer.

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Look on the bright side.  On this date, June 16th, 1953 the St. Louis Browns beat the NY Yankees 3-1 to break, the Yanks 18 game winning streak and end their own 14 game losing streak.   All things are possible.  Maybe.

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26 minutes ago, OriolesMagic83 said:

Would this team even be a winning team in AAA?

The Tides have a winning record so I assume so but the Tides don't have Chris Davis, Mike Trumbo and Pedro Alvarez on their roster so it might be close. 

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