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25 minutes ago, deward said:

Gunnar didn't come across as bothered by it during the post game interview. 

Of course he didn’t.  He, himself elected to not go for a cycle last year. The kid is a freak show competitor, win at all cost, to the bone.  Gunnar is him (as the kids say). 

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I think people are dismissing how hard Manny worked his entire life and without a father figure around to guide him.  From everything I’ve heard about him he busted his backside to get to where he is.

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"Papa John's is excited to announce Austin Hays will take over for Gunnar Henderson with the 50% off home run promotion" 

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1 hour ago, dystopia said:

Well of course he's not going to publicly call out his manager. He's not George Kirby, he actually has class.

Not directly, of course, but it could have come through in his tone or body language. He's either got a good poker face, or he really didn't care. It's just an observation. 

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I'm hoping that Gunnar can be that player that we can argue is the best player in the game.  Has there been an Oriole that you can really say is in the discussion for the very best players in baseball since Ripken in the prime of his career?  Tejada was great offensively, but he wasn't on Cal's level defensively.  There is something extra when you have a homegrown star vs. a free agent who just signed because you offered the biggest contract.

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53 minutes ago, OriolesMagic83 said:

I'm hoping that Gunnar can be that player that we can argue is the best player in the game.  Has there been an Oriole that you can really say is in the discussion for the very best players in baseball since Ripken in the prime of his career?  Tejada was great offensively, but he wasn't on Cal's level defensively.  There is something extra when you have a homegrown star vs. a free agent who just signed because you offered the biggest contract.

I would say that in the history of the Os teams, it’s the five guys with statues inside OP@CY (Cal, Eddie, Brooks, Frank, Jim) and Mussina.  Maybe 2015-2016 Manny.  That’s the list.  Well and maybe Burnes this year too. 

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4 hours ago, Sports Guy said:

He really is an incredible talent. The idea that we have him, Adley, Holliday, Basallo and Mayo really just blows my mind.

And Cowser, Stowers, and Kjerstad. And Westburg, Norby, and Bradfield. That's more than a full lineup under control through 2027 at least. We are just loaded with talent right now.

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5 hours ago, Aristotelian said:

And Cowser, Stowers, and Kjerstad. And Westburg, Norby, and Bradfield. That's more than a full lineup under control through 2027 at least. We are just loaded with talent right now.

Bradfield. 🙄

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10 hours ago, dabirds said:

Gunnar is a one in a million.  Extend now.  No matter the cost!

Agreed totally on the first two sentences. As to the last, the cost will be high obviously but we are not paying anyone currently so it is definitely doable.

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9 hours ago, OriolesMagic83 said:

I'm hoping that Gunnar can be that player that we can argue is the best player in the game.  Has there been an Oriole that you can really say is in the discussion for the very best players in baseball since Ripken in the prime of his career?  Tejada was great offensively, but he wasn't on Cal's level defensively.  There is something extra when you have a homegrown star vs. a free agent who just signed because you offered the biggest contract.

We can import the player from the moon for all I care. If they have on an Orioles jersey and they are excellent and help us win, I don’t care whether they are drafted by us, traded for by us, or signed as an FA.

I will enjoy Burnes dominate this season, no less than I enjoy Grayson.

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