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Thanksgiving in Birdland - 2009

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There are a lot of things to be thankful for in Birdland this year. More than any year in recent history, I'd say. After years of futility, years of floundering, the Orioles are almost respectable again. They're not there yet, but it's close. I can feel it. To get there...
>> www.camdenchat.com/2009/11...
 

O's Markakis takes 21 kid patients to Ravens practice

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Nick Markakis' Right Side Foundation took 21 pediatric patients from Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital to Owings Mills today for a day at the Ravens' practice facility. It is the third event the Orioles' outfielder has sponsored under his Fund for 21 program. Previously...
>> weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/...
 

Baltimore Orioles Fantasy Retrospective

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The Baltimore Orioles are very close to re-emerging as a force in the American League East. They have the core of a solid lineup in place. The offense is led my right fielder Nick Markakis (...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

The Changing of the O's

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2007 - Pre-MacPhail. 2010 - Based solely on current players. How much have we improved, really? Discuss. All lineups are based on who played that most games at that position in each year. 2007 Baltimore Orioles 2008 Baltimore Orioles 2009 Baltimore Orioles 2010 Baltimore...
>> www.camdenchat.com/2009/11...
 

Adam Jones Wins A Gold Glove, O's Get Another Arm & Sammy Sosa...

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Congratulations to Adam Jones for winning his first Rawlings Gold Glove Award. I'm a bit surprised he won, considering he plays for a last place team and only appearing in about 75% of the games as he was injured in the final weeks of the year. Jones was solid in the outfiield...
>> oriolepost.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Who are the three best defensive outfielders in Orioles' history?

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It was an interesting day at the bar on Wednesday. Lots of good discussion about the Orioles’ current defensive outfield situation. And a few silly comments thrown in there, too. Everyone’s entitled to an opinion, but I am going to have to call a cab for some...
>> weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/...
 

Who is O's best defensive outfielder?

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Connolly's Bar: Who is the club's best defensive outfielder -- Gold Glove winner Adam Jones or Nick Markakis?
>> www.baltimoresun.com/sports/...
 

Blogging the Offseason: Baltimore Orioles

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Blogging the Offseason is a 30 team series in which I ask a blogging representative from each MLB team a series of ten questions about their desires and thoughts surrounding the offseason. Check out all of them here.Today's team is the Baltimore Orioles and our guest is Jeff from...
>> simononsports.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

A Preliminary Look at the 2010 AL East Offenses - Part 3

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More photos » by Rob Carr - AP Bring it. (AP Photo/Rob Carr) Browse more photos » The final look at Bill James' projections will focus on the Orioles young outfield. In Part 1 I drooled over...
>> www.camdenchat.com/2009/11...
 

A look back at 2009, Camden Chat style.

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With postseason baseball still going on, there isn't much to talk about Orioles-wise beyond the minor moves that have been made in the past few days. I figure with 1 to 2 days of the baseball season remaining, it might be fun to take a look at the events of the 2009 Orioles...
>> www.camdenchat.com/2009/11...
 

Arizona Fall League Gives O's Fans Glimpse at the Future

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This morning, in reading the box scores for the Arizona Fall League (a bye week for the Ravens will do that to you) a thought popped in my head. By mid-season next year, the Orioles could have the following position players: Matt Wieters (C), Brandon Snyder (1B), Josh Bell (3B), Nolan...
>> aroundtheharbor.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

Blog Spotlight: Roar from 34

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This off season I'm going to spend some time highlighting great Orioles writers around the blogOsphere, and I couldn't think of a better person to start with than Matt Taylor, who's blog Roar From 34 is one of my all time favorites. RF34 is one of the first Orioles...
>> www.camdenchat.com/2009/10...
 

Your 2009 Most Birdland Player: It's a Tie!

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More photos » by Nick Wass - AP The residents of 2110 Eutaw Street take home the Most Birdland Trophy. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Browse more photos » daveh873 came up with the idea. dayzd toe created...
>> www.camdenchat.com/2009/10...
 

Markakis a Hutch finalist

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Right fielder Nick Markakis was one of 10 finalists for the Hutch Award, which goes to the major league player who best exemplifies the honor, courage and dedication of the late Fred Hutchinson , who played and managed in the majors before dying in 1964 of cancer at the age of 45....
>> www.baltimoresun.com/sports/...
 

Fantasy Baseball: 2010 AL OF dynasty/keeper rankings.

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More photos » by Charlie Riedel - AP Browse more photos » 1. Carl Crawford- 2008 an off year? I think so. 2. Grady Sizemore- Could easily be number one, but injury drops him down. Who knows how he'll bounce...
>> www.faketeams.com/2009/10...
 

CC's 2009 Prop Bets Results

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Back in February, SC proposed a Prop Bet contest in lieu of community projections. With the season over, it's time to review those bets. Check out the original post for the contest details. Here are the results: Bet Result Over/Under, Nick Markakis HR total: 23...
>> www.camdenchat.com/2009/10...
 

Discussion: What's Next For Baltimore?

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The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly details the questions facing a Baltimore team with some young offensive talent, some terrific young pitching on the way, and a lot of extra cash.Connolly writes that while the 64-98 record Baltimore had in 2009 was the third-worst in team history...
>> www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/10...
 

The End of the Road, But the O's Win 4th in a Row to Finish 2009...

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After enduring a 13-game losing streak, the Orioles won their fourth straight game - and the penultimate one of the season - 5-4, thanks to an unbelievable 11th inning where the Orioles used two bunts aided by back-to-back errors by Toronto reliever Brandon League. League, who was...
>> oriolepost.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

Orioles 5, Blue Jays 4: SWEEEEEP

More photos » by Gail Burton - AP about 4 hours ago: Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brandon League reacts after making his second throwing error in the 11th inning of a baseball game allowing Baltimore Orioles Michael Aubrey...
>> www.camdenchat.com/2009/10...
 

Baltimore Orioles Announce Return of Dave Trembley For 2010

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At first reaction, the announcement on Friday that the Baltimore Orioles have retained the services of manager Dave Trembley for the 2010 season seems like a head-scratcher. After all, typically in professional sports the fate of a manger is judged by wins and losses and in that...
>> baseballreflections.com/2009/10...
 

Brian Roberts named MVO for 2009 Brian Roberts has been named Most Valuable Oriole for the second...

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Brian Roberts named MVO for 2009 Brian Roberts has been named Most Valuable Oriole for the second time, beating out Nick Markakis. Adam Jones was third. Roberts also won it in 2005. Markakis is the only other player to receive a first-place vote. Brad Bergesen, Cesar Izturis...
>> www.camdenchat.com/2009/10...
 

Orioles 13, Blue Jays 7: Mmmm....home cookin'

Time to stop calling him New Aubrey. Michael Aubrey owned the game tonight, hitting two home run, a 2 run shot and his first career grand slam. And he continues to rock the awesome high socks. He's held his own with the bat and he plays a heck of a first base. Per FanGraphs...
>> www.camdenchat.com/2009/10...
 

A Win...

Finally, the worst losing streak for the Baltimore Orioles in two decades has come to an end. It was painful to see, and they've gotten a lot grief for it, nevertheless, they won against the Rays, 3-2.Chris Waters was solid in a spot start as he went five innings and allowed only...
>> oriolepost.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

Blue Jays @ Orioles, 7:05 PM

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View full size photo uploaded October 2, 2009 The boys return to Camden Yards tonight for three more before the season comes to a close and I'm looking for a sweep. Why? Why the hell not? Although God forbid the Orioles sweep...
>> www.camdenchat.com/2009/10...
 

Orioles 3, Rays 2: Finally

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More photos » by Chris O'Meara - AP Good job, Chris. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Browse more photos » Our long national nightmare is over! The Orioles won their first game since September 16th...
>> www.camdenchat.com/2009/10...
 
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