Balt/Wash Baseball Thread...O's and Nats!! - Page 44

rockin'.baltimorean · June 8th, 2012, 11:06 PM

our interleague schedule isnt as easy as it looks. Philly & Pittsburgh aren't easy pushovers, and the Braves play well @ home...

rockin'.baltimorean · June 10th, 2012, 02:44 AM

adam jones does it........again! o's beat phils 6-4 in 11!!

micrip · June 10th, 2012, 07:33 AM

...Adam's got me a little worried, though. Hope he doesn't join Nick on the DL.

The absence of Riemold and Markakis are a big reason why the team is struggling of late. They really haven't had a leadoff hitter since Reimold went down.

rockin'.baltimorean · June 19th, 2012, 02:53 PM

r.a. dickey???? I hope we don't ever have to see this guy again. Sheez.

Gsol · June 19th, 2012, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rockin'.baltimorean

r.a. dickey???? I hope we don't ever have to see this guy again. Sheez.

I agree, but the match up was their best, our worst. The worst situation arose for the Os with Arietta loading the bases, then throwing a grand slam. But the Os would have lost if the Mets only scored one run. If that wasn't bad enough, the Yankees never loose. Lets hope the Os lick their wounds and go out tonight and beat the crap out of the Mets. I am going to the game Wed.

If its any consolation, the Mets announcers were very complimentry for the Os. They thought the Os hitters had technically better swings at what Dicky was throwing as compared to other teams he faced. They are also glad the Os are competitive again.

rockin'.baltimorean · June 19th, 2012, 11:18 PM

are knuckleballs really that hard to hit? He was layin' pitches right over the plate all night......daring power-hitters like Davis & Jones to hit it. Coming from a "normal" pitcher, those kinda' pitches would've been hit out the park, & we would've won last night's game.

on a side-note, citifield is beautiful! The architects did a wonderful job on gettin' this stadium to look as much like ebbetts field as possible. Martin O'Malley, Branch Rickey, Jackie Robinson, & PeeWee Reese would be very proud.

My bad.........WALTER O'Malley, not Martin O'Malley. LOL

Mirage52 · June 19th, 2012, 11:19 PM

Dickey throws a harder knuckler than most at 80 MPH. The ball wobbles a lot so it's hard to square up on, even if it is down the middle.

micrip · June 20th, 2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by rockin'.baltimorean

are knuckleballs really that hard to hit? He was layin' pitches right over the plate all night......daring power-hitters like Davis & Jones to hit it. Coming from a "normal" pitcher, those kinda' pitches would've been hit out the park, & we would've won last night's game.

on a side-note, citifield is beautiful! The architects did a wonderful job on gettin' this stadium to look as much like ebbetts field as possible. Martin O'Malley, Branch Rickey, Jackie Robinson, & PeeWee Reese would be very proud.

My bad.........WALTER O'Malley, not Martin O'Malley. LOL

...but he would take credit for if he could!

It looks nice, but Citi Field came with one of the biggest blunders in new stadium construction...how high and deep those outfield walls were. They remedied it by putting a fence in front...now it looks strange.

rockin'.baltimorean · June 21st, 2012, 02:08 AM

sheesh!!! Are we gonna' get atleast one run in this entire series??? It's now 0-0 in the 4th inning......

Gsol · June 21st, 2012, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rockin'.baltimorean

sheesh!!! Are we gonna' get atleast one run in this entire series??? It's now 0-0 in the 4th inning......

I sweltered out at Citi Field last night. It was good to see the Os come to life late in the game. They seemed to suddenly get that spark that helped them pull out games in late innings. It seemed possible but fell short. Good to see a sigificant presence of Os fans. Lets hope they get out of their funk against the Nats.

micrip · June 21st, 2012, 11:18 PM

What did you think about that ballpark? It certainly looks cool from the outside, but the inside doesn't seem to drip atmosphere in the same way that Camden Yards does. And the fence looks like an afterthought (which it is!)

Gsol · June 22nd, 2012, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by micrip

What did you think about that ballpark? It certainly looks cool from the outside, but the inside doesn't seem to drip atmosphere in the same way that Camden Yards does. And the fence looks like an afterthought (which it is!)

I liked the ballpark. Its more similar to the Philadelphia stadium, it is more intimate and a warmer feeling than Yankee Stadium. But it lacks the character and charm of Camden Yards. You are correct, CY has its unique experience. They tried to give an aura of the old Ebbits field, not sure if it makes it, I like most, was not around for Ebbits. It has that prominent circular entrance as seen in old photos of the former Dodgers digs.

Citi Field has some newer design features than CY. The main distinction is the concession stands do not block the the live action on the field. The concessions are on the opposite side from the field, like Philly and DC. So when going out for food, or just walking around you can see the field. All and all I found it a pleasant place to watch baseball, much less hectic than Yankee Stadium.

I got a good deal on Stub Hub, got $60 seats for 45. It gave us access to the Ceasers Den, which is an air conditioned restaurant and bar. You can watch the game inside like a sports bar, great perk on a steamy night like yesterday.

Everything was fine but the final score.

micrip · June 22nd, 2012, 07:43 AM

...yes, except for the stuff along Eutaw Street, the concessions at OPACY are laid out about the same as they were at old Memorial Stadium, albeit more efficient.

However, a lot of the updates for this season have brought our park more in line with the newer ones, such as the bar over the batter's eye and the "flite decks"

micrip · June 23rd, 2012, 07:51 AM

Wonderful game tonite...it's great to see the Yard stuffed with fans again, like the old days...

They are suppossed to be sold out for Saturday, and close to it Sunday. That would make at least 4 sellouts out of the last 7 games.

Gsol · June 23rd, 2012, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by micrip

Wonderful game tonite...it's great to see the Yard stuffed with fans again, like the old days...

They are suppossed to be sold out for Saturday, and close to it Sunday. That would make at least 4 sellouts out of the last 7 games.

What percentage were Os fans?

rockin'.baltimorean · June 23rd, 2012, 09:54 PM

'bout 60%....

pfd103 · June 24th, 2012, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Gsol

What percentage were Os fans?

I'd say somewhere around 75%...maybe even as high as 80%. Less Nats fans than Philly fans when we played them.

rockin'.baltimorean · July 3rd, 2012, 06:53 PM

Sea-6, Bal-3.

we're fallin' apart...

Balmurfan · July 3rd, 2012, 09:22 PM

I think most O's fans expected it sooner or later!

Exrexnotex · July 3rd, 2012, 09:59 PM

It's 2005 all over again.

June 8th, 2012, 11:06 PM	#861
rockin'.baltimorean Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Owings Mills, Md. / Baltimore, Md. Posts: 5,095 Likes (Received): 37	our interleague schedule isnt as easy as it looks. Philly & Pittsburgh aren't easy pushovers, and the Braves play well @ home... __________________ B'more Birds' Nest..........Go Orioles!!!! *Go Ravens!!!!*

June 10th, 2012, 02:44 AM	#862
rockin'.baltimorean Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Owings Mills, Md. / Baltimore, Md. Posts: 5,095 Likes (Received): 37	adam jones does it........again! o's beat phils 6-4 in 11!! __________________ B'more Birds' Nest..........Go Orioles!!!! *Go Ravens!!!!*

June 10th, 2012, 07:33 AM	#863
micrip Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,439 Likes (Received): 14	...Adam's got me a little worried, though. Hope he doesn't join Nick on the DL. The absence of Riemold and Markakis are a big reason why the team is struggling of late. They really haven't had a leadoff hitter since Reimold went down. __________________ Ham and eggs... A day's work for a chicken, a lifetime commitment for a pig

June 19th, 2012, 02:53 PM	#864
rockin'.baltimorean Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Owings Mills, Md. / Baltimore, Md. Posts: 5,095 Likes (Received): 37	nym-5, bal-0 r.a. dickey???? I hope we don't *ever* have to see this guy again. Sheez. __________________ B'more Birds' Nest..........Go Orioles!!!! *Go Ravens!!!!*

June 19th, 2012, 11:18 PM	#866
rockin'.baltimorean Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Owings Mills, Md. / Baltimore, Md. Posts: 5,095 Likes (Received): 37	are knuckleballs really that hard to hit? He was layin' pitches right over the plate all night......daring power-hitters like Davis & Jones to hit it. Coming from a "normal" pitcher, those kinda' pitches would've been hit out the park, & we would've won last night's game. on a side-note, citifield is beautiful! The architects did a wonderful job on gettin' this stadium to look as much like ebbetts field as possible. Martin O'Malley, Branch Rickey, Jackie Robinson, & PeeWee Reese would be very proud. My bad.........WALTER O'Malley, not Martin O'Malley. LOL __________________ B'more Birds' Nest..........Go Orioles!!!! *Go Ravens!!!!* Last edited by rockin'.baltimorean; June 20th, 2012 at 12:34 AM.

June 19th, 2012, 11:19 PM	#867
Mirage52 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Baltimore via Frederick Posts: 587 Likes (Received): 9	Dickey throws a harder knuckler than most at 80 MPH. The ball wobbles a lot so it's hard to square up on, even if it is down the middle.

June 21st, 2012, 02:08 AM	#869
rockin'.baltimorean Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Owings Mills, Md. / Baltimore, Md. Posts: 5,095 Likes (Received): 37	sheesh!!! Are we gonna' get atleast one run in this entire series??? It's now 0-0 in the 4th inning...... __________________ B'more Birds' Nest..........Go Orioles!!!! *Go Ravens!!!!*

June 21st, 2012, 11:18 PM	#871
micrip Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,439 Likes (Received): 14	What did you think about that ballpark? It certainly looks cool from the outside, but the inside doesn't seem to drip atmosphere in the same way that Camden Yards does. And the fence looks like an afterthought (which it is!) __________________ Ham and eggs... A day's work for a chicken, a lifetime commitment for a pig

June 22nd, 2012, 07:43 AM	#873
micrip Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,439 Likes (Received): 14	...yes, except for the stuff along Eutaw Street, the concessions at OPACY are laid out about the same as they were at old Memorial Stadium, albeit more efficient. However, a lot of the updates for this season have brought our park more in line with the newer ones, such as the bar over the batter's eye and the "flite decks" __________________ Ham and eggs... A day's work for a chicken, a lifetime commitment for a pig

June 23rd, 2012, 07:51 AM	#874
micrip Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,439 Likes (Received): 14	Wonderful game tonite...it's great to see the Yard stuffed with fans again, like the old days... They are suppossed to be sold out for Saturday, and close to it Sunday. That would make at least 4 sellouts out of the last 7 games. __________________ Ham and eggs... A day's work for a chicken, a lifetime commitment for a pig

June 23rd, 2012, 09:54 PM	#876
rockin'.baltimorean Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Owings Mills, Md. / Baltimore, Md. Posts: 5,095 Likes (Received): 37	'bout 60%.... __________________ B'more Birds' Nest..........Go Orioles!!!! *Go Ravens!!!!*

July 3rd, 2012, 06:53 PM	#878
rockin'.baltimorean Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Owings Mills, Md. / Baltimore, Md. Posts: 5,095 Likes (Received): 37	Sea-6, Bal-3. we're fallin' apart... __________________ B'more Birds' Nest..........Go Orioles!!!! *Go Ravens!!!!* Last edited by rockin'.baltimorean; July 3rd, 2012 at 10:50 PM.

July 3rd, 2012, 09:22 PM	#879
Balmurfan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 631 Likes (Received): 2	I think most O's fans expected it sooner or later! __________________ “The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it is the same problem you had last year.”

July 3rd, 2012, 09:59 PM	#880
Exrexnotex Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,302 Likes (Received): 0	It's 2005 all over again. __________________ "It's Baltimore, gentlemen...The gods wil not save you."

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