quigley0 Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 So, it looks like the orioles are trying to keep up with the arms race between NY and Boston. If we sign Vlady, i'd say that the orioles have had the best free agent signings this year. So, now that we have Lopez, what are the chances of getting Vlady? And, where does pitching fall into it all? I mean, the orioles are going to be better, sure. But how much?? The pitching is pretty dismal.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxikk Veteran Posted December 23, 2003 Veteran Share Posted December 23, 2003 i hope we do. it would be fun to see the o's win for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatnipOligarchy Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 it would be pretty funny if the o's won the division. all this attention surrounding boston and ny it would be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrope Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 A mediocre defensive catcher that can put up good offensive numbers and Tejada wont make a team night and day. Sure, they are great players, but without pitching improvements you cant expect to go much further. Sure, further than last year, but I doubt you will win the division. Definitely the best free agent pickups though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatnipOligarchy Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 i dont think you O's fans should get too worked up over Javy just yet. the javy everone saw last year was not the javy that had played for the last decade in atlanta - as far as im concerned it was a fluke. if he hits .300 with 30 HRs, i'd be surprised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quigley0 Posted December 24, 2003 Author Share Posted December 24, 2003 If he hits .300 with 30hr's, that's alot better then Brook Fordice! I do agree with the pitching. We need to do something about that before we can even begin to talk about division title. But, this is a start, and a start in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrope Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 If he hits .300 with 30hr's, that's alot better then Brook Fordice!I do agree with the pitching. We need to do something about that before we can even begin to talk about division title. But, this is a start, and a start in the right direction. Very true, but it comes off as if you guys (Orioles fans) are looking for an instant solution and there isnt one. It takes time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxikk Veteran Posted December 24, 2003 Veteran Share Posted December 24, 2003 But, this is a start, and a start in the right direction. indeed it is. kinda exciting aint it? even though i despise baseball and what all the players are about... its still exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnB Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 The O's still have to play the sox and yanks almost 40 times. With the combined rotations of these two teams, it might be a little soon to be printing your AL Champs T-Shirts :) I think that this will be the toughest division in baseball, and it is doubtful you will see an AL East wildcard team. -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quigley0 Posted December 24, 2003 Author Share Posted December 24, 2003 I agree. The orioles probably won't even make the playoff's this year, but, if you watched any orioles games last year, then you have to be excited about the moves they are making. I mean, after Cal retired, we haven't had a face of this team. I think getting some of these guys is a step in the right direction. I am not sure if I'd call Tejada or Lopez the "face" of an organization, but, if we do land Vlady, i'l be the first one to go get a jersey! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatnipOligarchy Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 with lopez, tejada, and vlad (if they get him) all being hispanic, it will be a little harder for them to identify with baltimore fans. nothing against hispanics, but its a lot easier to identify with a mark mcgwire, barry bonds, curt schilling, than those who struggle with the english language. they are great baseball players, but it becomes more of a challenge to market them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remote Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 If you guys live in Baltimore area, I will have a skybox 7-10 games this season, you all are welcome. Ill let you know when I find out the dates in Feburary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicoCahill Posted December 25, 2003 Share Posted December 25, 2003 no pitching, plain and simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatnipOligarchy Posted December 25, 2003 Share Posted December 25, 2003 If you guys live in Baltimore area, I will have a skybox 7-10 games this season, you all are welcome. Ill let you know when I find out the dates in Feburary ha, awesome, too bad i dont live up there though. :( but similar thing for me, ive got 2 season tickets to the braves, i go to about 15 games during the regular season, if you wanna go, let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quigley0 Posted December 28, 2003 Author Share Posted December 28, 2003 I'm in Annapolis, so I game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmurph_1966 Posted December 28, 2003 Share Posted December 28, 2003 shame the o's couldn't/didn't sign pudge -- would've been a perfect fit in that band-box... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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