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You Can Only Have One Oriole HOF On this Roster


Jagwar

You Can Add Only One Legends Park Oriole to This Team  

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  1. 1. Who do you add?

    • Frank Robinson
    • Brooks Robinson
    • Jim Palmer
    • Eddie Murray
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    • Cal Ripken
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    • Earl Weaver


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My 83-year-old father and I are watching the game.  I asked his opinion about this poll and we both picked Palmer.  Had Frank 2nd.  Any of the players would be welcome additions, naturally.

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You can never have too much pitching, take Palmer.  Frank is a close second, one of the most competitive players ever and taught the Orioles how to win.  With an inconsistent outfield, really can't go wrong with either of them.

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1 minute ago, Jagwar said:

I had to choose Palmer too. Check out his 1969 through 1978 seasons. I'd take that over any pitcher during that 10 year period. 

192-101 with a 2.52 ERA, including 3 Cy Young Awards.

Seaver was 187-102, 2.52 that same window.  So, perhaps the slightest of edges to Jimbo for the period you picked.

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2 minutes ago, Frobby said:

Seaver was 187-102, 2.52 that same window.  So, perhaps the slightest of edges to Jimbo for the period you picked.

Catfish Hunter, Steve Carlton are also in the mix. Any others?

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5 minutes ago, Frobby said:

Seaver was 187-102, 2.52 that same window.  So, perhaps the slightest of edges to Jimbo for the period you picked.

I think the coolest thing about the Jim Palmer Baseball Reference page is this... a whole career with one team. 

August 16, 1963: Signed by the Baltimore Orioles as an amateur free agent.

May 17, 1984: Released by the Baltimore Orioles.

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35 minutes ago, Frobby said:

Seaver was 187-102, 2.52 that same window.  So, perhaps the slightest of edges to Jimbo for the period you picked.

Seaver got to pitch to the Pitcher.  I am giving the edge to Palmer.

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