Jump to content

Maddening, frustrating, aggravating ...until it isn't.

Roy Firestone
 Share

Recommended Posts

  • Replies 32
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

Roy Firestone
Roy Firestone

George Harrison was once asked what he missed by becoming a Beatle. He said , dryly, "My central nervous system". That's something close to how I feel following the Orioles. My anxiety and stress in f

Three Run Homer
Three Run Homer

A brief summary: yesterday, the O's sucked, until they didn't.  😄

interloper
interloper

You're not going to get too far around here just making the same post over and over again.

Guest

Guest

Posted
Posted
3 minutes ago, interloper said:

I'm just saying people will disregard your posts. 

Oh! So I don’t get to sit at the cheerleaders/jock table? That’s fine. We always laughed at you all anyway from the nerd table.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Guest

Guest

Posted
Posted (edited)

Anyway. Hope the Orioles win today. I’m excited about their new prospects and if they succeed, it will reassure me that our rebuilding program is truly succeeding. I have my doubts like most normal people.

 

there is not enough conclusive evidence from just a two year trial and this season isn’t even half over. Other people have pointed out cracks in the wall and I worry about them too.

Edited by Phil Beckett
Link to comment
Share on other sites
dtk9119 Hangout Grand Counsel

dtk9119

Posted
Posted

@Roy Firestone is speaking my love language.

Why can't this team just jump all over inferior opponents like the Skanks and Phillies do? I get that these inferior teams sometimes have good starters, but their crappy record is crappy for a reason. Contrary to most, I still think this team's biggest issue is the inconsistent offense and the reliance too much on the HR. That maybe nets you 90+ wins in the regular season but it will not work in the playoffs. Its also infuriating that they seem to not make any in game adjustments. Then there is Hyde's weird obsession w/ veterans instead of letting guys like Stowers get more playing time.

I won't stop watching/following though. Been a fan for almost 50 years. Not gonna stop now.

And as for the negativity in game threads, it's part of being a fan and letting off some steam. This is one of the few places I can do that.. no offense taken if folks want to mute me. I don't see it anyway.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Roy Firestone Hangout Grand Counsel

Roy Firestone

Posted
  • Author
Posted
1 hour ago, dtk9119 said:

@Roy Firestone is speaking my love language.

Why can't this team just jump all over inferior opponents like the Skanks and Phillies do? I get that these inferior teams sometimes have good starters, but their crappy record is crappy for a reason. Contrary to most, I still think this team's biggest issue is the inconsistent offense and the reliance too much on the HR. That maybe nets you 90+ wins in the regular season but it will not work in the playoffs. Its also infuriating that they seem to not make any in game adjustments. Then there is Hyde's weird obsession w/ veterans instead of letting guys like Stowers get more playing time.

I won't stop watching/following though. Been a fan for almost 50 years. Not gonna stop now.

And as for the negativity in game threads, it's part of being a fan and letting off some steam. This is one of the few places I can do that.. no offense taken if folks want to mute me. I don't see it anyway.

WOW. That comment is almost word for word in how I feel...only, Ive been a fan for 65 years.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Roy Firestone Hangout Grand Counsel

Roy Firestone

Posted
  • Author
Posted
3 hours ago, OriolesMagic83 said:

Yeah, they would probably prescribe Roy an anti-depressant when that's the last thing he needs. 

I get that its just some funny comments and I join you in needling myself too...but FWIW, I'm a very, very happy, grateful, almost giddy and blessed person and anyone who knows me knows that...it's just this obsession with the orange and black that gets me in this place. But I can have a major sense off humor about it...just dont ask me to be light and funny after we blow a game in the 9th...I'm just not an "Oh, well, there's a game tomorrow"...guy...I need to be pissed and put it somewhere.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Emory Eagle Veteran All-Star

Emory Eagle

Posted
Posted
2 hours ago, dtk9119 said:

@Roy Firestone is speaking my love language.

Why can't this team just jump all over inferior opponents like the Skanks and Phillies do? I get that these inferior teams sometimes have good starters, but their crappy record is crappy for a reason. Contrary to most, I still think this team's biggest issue is the inconsistent offense and the reliance too much on the HR. That maybe nets you 90+ wins in the regular season but it will not work in the playoffs. Its also infuriating that they seem to not make any in game adjustments. Then there is Hyde's weird obsession w/ veterans instead of letting guys like Stowers get more playing time.

I won't stop watching/following though. Been a fan for almost 50 years. Not gonna stop now.

And as for the negativity in game threads, it's part of being a fan and letting off some steam. This is one of the few places I can do that.. no offense taken if folks want to mute me. I don't see it anyway.

I believe that there is some evidence for the idea that an offense that scores runs via the HR is more likely to succeed in the playoffs.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites
OriolesMagic83 Hangout Grand Counsel

OriolesMagic83

Posted
Posted
3 minutes ago, Emory Eagle said:

I believe that there is some evidence for the idea that an offense that scores runs via the HR is more likely to succeed in the playoffs.  

Scoring runs by HR is better than a team that doesn't hit HR but has to manufacture them.  I remember reading a study on it.  There are going to be instances in the playoffs just like the regular season where there won't be any HR in a game and team needs to manufacture a run or two.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Roy Firestone Hangout Grand Counsel

Roy Firestone

Posted
  • Author
Posted
11 minutes ago, OriolesMagic83 said:

Scoring runs by HR is better than a team that doesn't hit HR but has to manufacture them.  I remember reading a study on it.  There are going to be instances in the playoffs just like the regular season where there won't be any HR in a game and team needs to manufacture a run or two.

"Playoffs? PLAYOFFS? I just wanna win a game"-Jim Mora 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Roll Tide Hangout Grand Counsel

Roll Tide

Posted
Posted
3 hours ago, OriolesMagic83 said:

Yeah, they would probably prescribe Roy an anti-depressant when that's the last thing he needs. 

No Xanax doesn’t work like that. Is useful for shutting the mind down to help you sleep. It doesn’t do much for keeping your emotions in check during high anxiety periods unless you are over meditating.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
OriolesMagic83 Hangout Grand Counsel

OriolesMagic83

Posted
Posted
Just now, Roll Tide said:

No Xanax doesn’t work like that. Is useful for shutting the mind down to help you sleep. It doesn’t do much for keeping your emotions in check during high anxiety periods unless you are over meditating.

Yeah, it does.  I have been on Xanax in the past.  It's mostly used for panic attacks and not anxiety now. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Posts

    • LookitsPuck
      The Achilles heel for this team is the bullpen

      By LookitsPuck · Posted

      The Orioles have a single regular reliever with an ERA under 3, and that's Coulombe and he's only been back less than a week. Last year they had 4: Bautista, Cano, and Coulombe. Name 2023 ERA 2024 ERA DIFF Yennier Cano 2.11 3.2 1.09 Cionel Perez 3.54 4.61 1.07 Danny Coulombe 2.81 2.2 -0.61 Jacob Webb 3.27 3.15 -0.12 Bryan Baker 3.6 5.01 1.41 Those are some pretty big dropoffs for Cano, Perez. And while Baker isn't a regular, he's certainly been abysmal aside from like a 3-4 week stretch. But it's not just a regression for Cano and Perez, but we also need to look at the guys masquerading/masqueraded as a closer this year in Kimbrel and Seranthony. Kimbrel had a 5.33 ERA, Seranthony with a 3.43. Between the 2 of them, that's nearly 3x worse performance than Bautista. Bowman has been serviceable, but imploded recently. Soto has been awesome for a spell, but he's had periods where things looked really off. The bullpen is absolutely the Achilles heel of this club. Their collective ERA is 4.26 this season. The Royals had the worst in the AL bullpens up until the O's imploded yet again last night. The Royals bullpen ERA is 4.21, btw. It is a major concern going into the playoffs. 
    • Wavetrapper
      Starters vs Minnesota?

      By Wavetrapper · Posted

      I thought about Rivera,  but I figured his ability to play two positions would keep him around.    It will be interesting to see what they decide.     One of the non-pitchers will need to be left off as I understand it.     13 max      
    • Just Regular
      2024 Dodgers

      By Just Regular · Posted

      Freddie Freeman on crutches after the game last night.
    • SteveA
      Starters vs Minnesota?

      By SteveA · Posted

      I think there's room to keep both.   Shed some bad bullpen arms like Baker and Bowman.   Either Rivera or Gregory Soto can go.   So even if you add McDermott you can keep both Slater and Kjerstad.
    • Wavetrapper
      Starters vs Minnesota?

      By Wavetrapper · Posted

      Good information.  I would agree for sure if it was a one game series.  Assuming the series goes 3 games, would you keep Slater over Kjerstad?     I guess if we are prioritizing RH bats, then I’d drop Holliday.  
    • SteveA
      We’re onto Minnesota

      By SteveA · Posted

      Look at who you replying to, it's his thing.   Means nothing, adds absolutely nothing to the discussion.   Put him on your ignore list.   2-1 so far They made the playoffs They won that night and clinched a playoff spot
    • jamalshw
      We’re onto Minnesota

      By jamalshw · Posted

      Understood. My comment was 100% above vibes. They went 2-4 over their last six and lost 3 of 4 to Seattle to drop out of the division and into the wildcard spot. It wasn't a months long limp like the Orioles, but that--at least in my book--counts as limping in. They had no apparent "momentum" going in, but still turned it around. That was the point. 

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...