Hey everyone!!!!!  I just want to say sorry and how much I missed you guys in the blogging community.  I've been sooo busy, that I've had no time for even myself.  So, I decided to spew off a few things that's been going on with me, and with what's going on in the sports world.  I hope to keep this as brief as possible, but I have a lot of ground to cover.

 

First off, I've decided to go back to school.  It's not college, but it's broadcasting school.  I told all of y'all out there that I wanted to be the next Bonnie Bernstein, and I intend on getting to that level at some point one day. I've been focused with that, so watch out, world!!  Here I come

 

Secondly, I've decided to spend just about all of my spare time writing a book about.....what else??  Football.  From time to time, I usually send out my thoughts about the Ravens to my friends and family, and they really find it enjoying (so they tell me, anyway).  I know what you're thinking.  This chick can't even spell properly, so how's she gonna write a book.  Well, spell check is a wonderfuI thing.  I get so sick of my girlfriends asking me about this, or that, so I decided to write a book and get women to understand the game a little better, in a way that ONLY women cen relate.  So guys, look out for my book when it's done.  Good gift to get your girl who wants to learn more about that wonderful pigskin sport. 

Third, for some reason, my son's teacher decided to give his class a book report due EVERY Wednesday (my son, by-the-way, is 7 years old),so in addition to going to school and writing, I've been helping my son with his weekly book report.  But that's okay.  School (for the both of us) is out in 2 more months.

 

Okay, enough about me.  That was just a recap of what I've been doing.  So, let me put my 2 cents in on everything I can think of that I missed discussing with you guys on the net:

 I love Brett Lorenzo Favre.  This I must confess.  But you're being an ####.  Stop holding Green Bay hostage and just make up your mind!!!!!  Do something, either retire and live on a farm, or come back and play mediocre for one more year.  I don't think anyone cares anymore at this point.  However, to play devil's advocate, if I were Brett, I'd probably do the same thing.  In my mind, anyone stupid enough to give Favre that kind of power, to make up his mind whenever he's ready, deserves it.  Who wouldn't take advantage of a legal situation if the opportunity arose (and I say legal, cause some of y'all are sick)?? 

 

* T.O.-  Goodness, who cares..Never mind

 

*Barry Bonds- Okay, if you want to play the race card, that's cool if that's your style.  But I'm black, and I have to admit, I think a lot of this you put on yourself.  The change in your body, the sudden rise in hr's at bats, the "gifts" you got from Balco, your trainer getting arrested, the grand jury testimony....I could go on and on about why I think Barry has dug his own grave.  but I won't.  Because know there are a lot of people who will never see it that way.  Oh, and by-the-way, your show's not that great.  Actually kinda boring and sympathetic.  Guess that can happen when you have editing rights.

 

 

* I don't think I've been this excited about the NFL Draft in quite a while.  New Orleans holds the key to EVERYTHING that happens in the first round.  Never do I remember a time where the pick of one team determines the outcome of what's going to happen.  Can April 29th get here already?  My TiVo is set!!!

 

 Speaking of the draft, Vince Young will do alright in the NFL.  Y'all get off his back!  Yeah, I know he played most of his snaps in shotgun formation and yadda yadda.  But with the right mentor, he has the potential to be something special.  I don't see him sliding past the 10th pick in the draft.  He's no Mike Vick.  So all you Young haters, get it out of your system now, before it's too late. 

 

 

 

* I like the move of Culpepper  to the Fins.  They surprised the hell out of me last season at 9-7 with Frerotte as their QB.  Imagine what they can do with a healthy Daunte.  Kinda scary.

* I hope everyone enjoyed Opening Day for their respected baseball teams.  Unfortunately, by the 3rd game of season, no one showed up at Camden Yards to see the Orioles play the Devil Rays.  Mainly because we suck.  Even though they killed Tampa Bay the day before with a 16-6 win, they lost the next night 2-0.  Again, Angelos, PLEASE sell the team!!!!!!

 

To Air McNair:  Management in Tenn. is treating you like a step child.  You don't need that! Although I understand they don't want to pay you that kind of money if you get hurt, come to a team that will appreciate you.  We will give you what you're looking for, a chance at redemption.  The Ravens have a nice cushiony spot, just for you.  Ask Kerry. We told him we didn't want him, because we're waiting for you to be set free.  What's that?  The Ravens play the Titans on Nov. 12th IN Tenn?  Revenge is sweet my friend (yeah, I'm sucking up.  This town needs a QB that can make us respected, dammit!!).

 

 

 Say what you will about my man Pedro.  But he has huge coconuts he's carrying around.  To hit Guillen like that, and KNOWING he's no longer a pitcher for the American League shows his fearlessness.  Do I have to remind you guys of the Old Man Zimmer incident??  Okay, maybe I took it too far, but he's alright in my book.  Other then that S Curl on his head, I mean.  With heart like that, he gets a vote from me!!

 

 

 

Oh, one more thing, CONGRATS Lady Terps!!!!

The people of MD would like to thank you for bringing some type of winning to the state, since we haven't seen much of it in a while.  With the expection of the Skins going to the playoffs last year, Ravens did bad last year, O's stink, Nats are still new, Wizards are still the Wizards and the men's Terps have done much of nothing since their Champtionship title.  Thanks for making us Marylanders proud of something.

Hello, boys and gals.  The NFL is offcially over (Pro Bowls = BLAH!), and college basketball is in full swing.  But I see that some of us are already getting into the baseball spirit.  Some of us can't wait to spend their time and hard earned money in their favorite ballparks.  But fans of the Baltimore Orioles aren't as optimistic.  You see, we haven't had a winning season since 1997.  So we aren't as optimistic as some of you baseball lovers out here.  So, I've decided to write some expectations for the average O's fan to have for the upcoming 2006 season.

Brian Roberts and Melvin Mora having solid seasons.  B Rob will be back in full effect for the 2006 season.  This guy had a .314 BA with 18 HRs and 73 RBIs.  I know the numbers aren't staggering, but this team, they benefit greatly by his offensive skills.  When he was hurt, he bacame irreplaceble, with putting all of the pressure on Miggy.  I expect his HRs, RBIs, and SB number to climb this season.  Mora has been a team player since his career started with the Orioles.  Although average was only .283, he produced 27 HRs and 88 RBIs, which showed that he was a coontributer on offense.  The fact that both players are still with the team will produce a healthy amount of runs for the organization.

Angelos kicking us in the a@% again.  It has become quite evident to majority of the fans in the area that we have been a bunch of losers for some time now.  We kinda grown accustomed to it.  Now, our star player is demanding a trade.  What a wonderful organization, if I do say do myself.  Angelos has done nothing but prove to the fans that he is a money hungry owner who's not interested in putting a winning product on the field.  He believes in paying old players who are passed their prime tons of money (Conine, Molar and Burnitz), and shows little interest in producing players from the farm system.  His front office consists of a bunch of "yes" men, and this is the same guy that fired his manager in the middle of the season.  I'm never a fan of that action.  Which leads me to my next point.

Seats will be less filed with O's fans, but plentiful for Sox, Yankees fans.  Each year, we see the same thing, over and over again.  The stadium brings out less Orioles supports, because we tired of supporting a losing product, yet brings out the entire cities of Boston and New York.  I've been to both and O's- Yanks game, as well as an O's- Sox game.  It's simply embarrassing, to see so many people that root for the opposing team outnumber the home team.  Other then Arizona Cardinals games, I have never seen a stadium so lopsided in my entire life.  It's hard to be embarrassed about it, when I am one of the fans that is part of the problem, by not supporting the team.  Yet, so many fans have refused to give ownership their money, they stay away from the park.

No more controversy- for now.  Yes, people.  I said for now.  The Orioles have a history of controversy, and we all know too much about it.  From Robbie Alomar spitting on the umpire, to Raphael Palmeiro's steroids case, there is always some kind of controversy in the clubhouse.  But I don't forsee that this year.  Sam Perlozzo is a hometown, stand up guy, who has finally got his chance at managing his beloved team, and I don't see him doing anything to mess this up.  He's a great guy that many hope and pray will make something out of nothing this year. 

And last but not least..........................

Anna Benson will get more play in this town then her own husband.  I listen to local talk radio, and it's been a really long time since the radio personalities have actually been excited to interview someone within the organization.  Everyone is talking about Anna Benson, the better half of pitcher Kris Benson.  Why do you say that, you ask?  Well, let me se....a .413 career ERA may be the reason.  Nothing to write home to mama about, Benson's numbers.  She's bound to receive more play and attention in Charm City then her own husband will receive.  After all, people want to interview her, rather then him.  Who's the bread winner, by-the-way?  Oh, and I'm sure there are plenty of men who would pay money to see her "christen" Camden Yards.

Well, howdy hoo to everyone.  I just want to say that although I haven't been writing as much as I have in the past, I come onto the blog site and read people's blogs often.  I felt so out of the loop, that I decided to take the time out and (gasp!) write a new blog of my own. 

Since the AFC and NFC Championships are upon us, I've been doing a lot of thinking as of recent, mainly because of the situations that have happened to me.  So I decided to write about it.  Below are the things that irk me the most when it comes to people and sports (again, this is all in fun.  If you are offended, then my bad.  But that probably means it applies to you).  Like to hear it, here it goes:

 

When My Team Isn't In The Playoffs:  Okay, I am a huge football fan.  But I'm sure all of you can agree that if your team is not in the playoffs, it gives the games less meaning.  It's like having fried chicken without the fixins to go with it.  It's still good, but something is missing.  What's even worse is when your division rivals are in the playoffs.  Then you become angry and start to beg for defeat.  It's not a good feeling to have, but it does happen.

Fake Fans:  Okay, I don't know if many abide by this, but there's an unwritten rule in sports.  If your team doesn't go to the playoffs, you don't cheer for anyone else in your division, let alone your division rival, if they are still in the thick of things.  If I did a survey today, asking Cowboys fans if they rooted for the Redskins while they were in the playoffs, I'm willing to bet my whole paycheck (which isn't much) that 99.9% of them would say, "HELL NO", along with some other choice words that won't be so nice.  The .01% of the population probably cheered for them because they bet on the game.  Ask Yankees fans if they were happy that Boston finally won a World Series, and I'm almost certain they would not be.  Hell would freeze over before these rivalries die down. Even though your rivalry may not be that serious, it's still a rivalry.  That's what makes sports fun.  By loving one team and hating another.  And I don't wanna hear, "Well, I like so-and-so on the (team inserted here)".  So what.  We all like at least one player on teams we don't like, but that doesn't make us an honorary member of their fan club, either.  And if you live in a city with a major sports team, root for them, people.  If you don't support your home team, then who will???

Bandwagon Fans:  Okay, just so you know, there is a difference between fake fans, and bandwagon fans.  Fake fans are just people that pick who they know to win in the playoffs, which is usually someone in their division.  Bandwagon fans are totally different.  Now, hopefully I'm not speaking about or offending anyone directly, but when I first starting writing and reading these blogs, there were a quite diverse group of people in the blog community.  Pretty much, most teams were represented in one way or another, but it was pretty balanced on what teams people cheered for.  That was during the regular season.  Now, it's the postseason, and out of no where, when I read the blogs, I've seen so many new bloggers, it makes my head spin.  And all of them want to talk about how much of a Steelers or a Panthers fan they are.  Some of them have page names, dedicated to their teams, like "Broncos2dabowl", or something crazy like that (FYI, I just made that up).  I'm just wondering where were these people in December, when everything was still up in the air in the NFL?  Not calling you a bandwagon fan, just wondering were you been since the contest started.  My co-worker that sits next to me, I never knew he was a Redskins fan until they went to the playoffs.  One day, he just came in with a team jacket that looked like it was from 70's and a coffee mug with the logo on it.  He even admitted that this was the first time in years he's worn the old thing.  That's a bandwagon fan for you.

Sore Losers:  Okay, I'm sure you know that the distance between Baltimore and DC is about a hop, skip and a jump.  I have a lot of friends in the DC area, all of them are Redskins fans.  Last Saturday, we went to a restaurant, not too far from FedEx Field.  We watched the Skins-Seahawks game at the bar.  When the game was over, I just sat there in silence, and took a sip of my beer, with an expressionless look on my face.  All of a sudden, one of my friends started yelling towards my direction, "Well, at least we went to the playoffs.  What did your team do?"  Now, although she did really have to yell at me because of all the noise in the restaurant, I was flabbergasted.  I mean, I gave her no ammo for her outburst, yet she comes hollering at me.  Once that happened, a big group of Skins fans started hassling me, because they thought I was a Cowboys fan.  Although I'm a fan of neither team, I pretty much had the finger pointed at me all night and being labeled as the "Cowboy fan".  Folks, hateration is not a good color for anyone to wear (unless you are playing against your division rival), so just because your team loses, don't be a sore loser.  It's so humiliating.  Ask the girl from American Idol on Tuesday.  You know, the one that thought she sang better then the other girl, and started belting out her song on camera......................

Poor officiating:  I've read everyone else's blogs about this subject, so I'm not gonna really get into this.  Although they are human, some calls (or lack of) are just too unneccessary.  Question, where are the good officiating crews, like Ed Hockuli?  He's has one of the best crews in the NFL.

People Who Take Sports WAY Too Far:  Okay, we all know we saw the interception that Polamalu had on Sunday.  And the last time I checked, Pittsburgh won the game, right?  So, why on earth did people vandalize the ref's house because of a bad call?  Okay, this is where the line needs to be drawn.  While I'm just as passionate about sports as the next person, There is no way I am thinking about trashing someone's home or harrassing their children because of human error. If sports have become that serious for you, then please, get a life, and some anger management classes.  When you feel like you want to destroy someone's property or heckle them, take a deep breath, relax, relate and release it.  Take some Karate or Boxing lessons and learn how to work that anger off in a positive way.  Do anything that doesn't make us good fans look bad.  And I leave you all with the philosophical words of Jay Glazer, "Sports is escapism, nothing more, nothing less."

 

For the most part, I would say that I am a fan of sports in general.  I'm a die hard football fan, follower of baseball as well as basketball, love college football, and watch NHL on occasion.  

There are some sports that just don't make the cut, or I'm just a casual fan of.  I used to be crazy about wrestling, going back to the WWF days with Hulk Hogan, Junkyard Dog, Macho Man Randy Savage and Andre the Giant.  And following behind it was G.L.O.W. (Y'all remember that?  Tina Ferrari used to kick ####!).  But then, I learned it was staged.  Big disappointment.  I also tried to get into NASCAR racing, but I just don't see it as a sport (another time for that topic), and tennis is okay, but only when the people I like play, like Andy Roddick.

But then there's the one sport I just can't seem to really follow at all.  Soccer.  Or football, as everyone else in the world calls it.  Each year, I try to sharpen my sports skills by following a sport that I wasn't too big on watching.  I started early with  basketball, and I eventualy fell in love with NCAA football, but soccer is just one of those sports that you have to learn to love, being an American.

But has anyone asked, why is it that Americans don't follow football...er, soccer, the way the rest of the world does?  What is it about the sport that has not gotten this country to grasp at it and fall in love the way the rest of the world has?  Better yet, why did we Americans have our own football, one that is a totally different from the "other" sport.  And last but not least, why didn't we get the memo?

They way I see it, Americans like the following sports, in the order I think is most popular:  Football, Basketball, College Football, College Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, Tennis.  Soccer seems to be somewhere down the bottom with lacrosse and fishing.  Now, I'm sure there are some of you that actually follow soccer and would disagree.  I respect that.  But how many other Americans feel the same way?

We as Americans love the contact sports.  Football and Basketball are so popular, and a big part of it is probably because of the physical style of play involved.  Baseball is ranked high, simply because at one point, it was America's pasttime, where Football and Basketball were more like social events.

As Americans, we are usually brought into this world, with our parents raising us to root for whoever their favorite team is (or if your my poor child, you have 2 parents who are fans of division rivals. "You're a Ravens fan." "No, you're a Steelers fan.").  You knew by the 3rd grade that the Colts, or the Mariners, or the 76ers were your favorite team.  By high school, you knew just about everyone on the active roster, along with some famous old schoolers.  But how many of you grew up knowing that the DC United, KC Wizards or the Metrostars were your favorite teams?

We are the minority of the world when it comes to Soccer.  We are the only country that hasn't embraced it, woke up to it, died for it, prayed at night for it, or wanted to play it.  How could one sport be so powerful everywhere else, except the richest and most powerful country in the world?

So, I guess what I'm trying to say is, did you get the memo?  Cause I sure didn't get it.

I'm checking out the sports websites, as I always do every morning, and there were quiet a few topics that caught my eye.  So let's go over them, shall we?

Pacers will seek trade for Ron Artest:  Okay, we all know Artest has the talent to be a force in the NBA, but his elevator doesn't neccessarily go to the top floor.  Now all of a sudden, he tells his local newspaper that he wants to be traded.  I really don't get him.  He's the same dude that wanted to quit playing the NBA so he could promote his rap album, right?!  So, who would possibly think that he is 100% focused and worth a trade to begin with?  Not smart on his part, but we're used to that from him anyway.  Can someone tell me what the you-know-what is going on with his haircut?  What does it say?  I hope he didn't want it to say True Warrior.  He needs to fire his barber.

Falcons stay in playoff hunt with win:  Did anyone really expect Vick and Co. to lose to the Saints?  Is this a shocker to anyone, being as though all you kept hearing about was that Vick was 4-0 against them?  By-the-way, I hope #7 is okay.  Too good of a talent to be sitting on the sidelines.

T.O.'s birthday bash guest list includes NFL stars:  Okay, I know we are sick and tired of T.O. , but this article baffles me.  I don't know what's more disturbing.  The fact that he invited Mike Dtika, Ray Lewis and Donovan McNabb, all co-founders of the I Hate T.O. Club, or the fact that he says this quote, "I'm still a Philadelphia Eagle until the end of the year.  I love Philly, I love my teammates........" Okay, I had to cut off the rest of his quote, because I wanna know what he was smoking before he said that.  Question to T.O.:  Did Drew tell you to say that, too, since he screwed everything else up?  Nice comeback

Ex- Coach Reeves takes job with Texans as consultant:  This was a good move by the Texans.  Dan Reeves is a highly respected man in the NFL, still today.  We all know about him going to the Super Bowls, but the fact that he coached one of the greatest QB's in John Elway and is the sole reason why Michael Vick is an Atlanta Falcon gets him the job in Houston.  With that said, that obviously does not mean anything good to Dom Capers.  Not that we thought it would, anywaay.  My guess is either Reeves is the next cach, or he is there to figure out who the next coach will be.  Also, since Reeves has had good QB's in the past, what does that say about Carr's status?  The saga continues................

Two to share Red Sox GM job:  Ummm, okay.  Why does it take two men to do a job that one man had done successfully, by himself?  I'm just curious.  And why are you thinking of bringing that same man back as a team advisor?????  Sox fans, please comment and give me insight into your world.  Inquiring minds want to know.

Turner says he knows his future in Oakland in doubt:  Ahhh, Yeah.....I think we all knew this, Norv.  But maybe we know more then you do.  Most of us know that you won't be back.  Everyone knows how Al Davis is, and Norv Turner knows it, too.  So why he took the job, only to get fired 2 seasons later, is beyond me. 

Heats Van Gundy resigns, Riley takes over:  Okay, my buddy and I were having a conversation about this.  Someone put a reeeeeaaaalll good guilt trip on Mr. Van Gundy. This is what we think happened.  Either his 14-year-old started telling people how he doesn't play a big part in her life because he's hardly home and he got wind of it, or someone became interested in boys sooner then expected.  Either way, I'm all for family.  It just would've been much simpler if he would gotten this guilt trip before the season started.

Hello all. Before I say anything, I want to give a BIG shout out to detpack.  He is hilarious, and a really good writer, as well as the inspiration for this next blog.  So check out the Hip Hop and College Football blog he has (and you are NOW on my favorites).

So as I said earlier, his blog gave me inspiration for mine.  Recently, we've been hearing about Tagliabue supporting to bring yet another NFL team to the City of Angels.  Now, I'm sure you've heard about this, and none of you probably care.  But, if you are a football fan, then maybe you should care.  Because bringing a team to LA will change things for the NFL, and hurt some fans feelings on the process.  Bringing one by expansion will screw up the current alignment of the divisions, and possibly the palyoffs.  Or bringing a team that moves from another city will cause anger from that team's die hard fan base.  But one way or another, it's gonna happen.  Anyway, I've come up with some reasons as to why it's a good idea to bring an NFL team back to LA.

5.  This is the most recognizable reason.  How can you be the second largest market in America, and not have a football team?  I'm still trying  to figure out how the Raiders and the Rams successfully got out of dodge.

4.   LA , for the most part, has good weather.  I would love to get up and go to a football game in Sunny 70 degree weather in December.  Even if your team stinks, you can see a football game and get a tan, all at once.  I know some of you would prefer to being in freezing cold seats, with 10 layers of clothes on during an icestorm.  But y'all can keep that. 

3.   There are die hard fans that live there.  Why do you think that USC is so popular?  Because people in LA love football just like every other city.  We've been brainwashed to think that 2 basketball teams, one baseball team, and one wanna-be baseball team is all they need.  But that's just not true.  People love football there.  For years, my poor cousin had to follow the Chargers during their 1-15 Ryan Leaf era.  No one deserves that, not even San Diego fans.

2.  LA will embrace a team better then Jacksonville or New Orleans, who simply don't support their teams enough. (Sorry to Jags and Saints fans, but I see more of your games then you do.  Jags games have too many blackouts, and when I was in the Big Easy, they were selling regular season tickets for $20.  $20????????)

AND THE #1 REASON WHY FOOTBALL SHOULD BE BACK IN LA (drum roll please).........

IT BRINGS NORMALCY BACK TO LA.  Now look.  I don't know about you.  But I'm tired of looking at basketball games or baseball games and seeing famous people sitting there.  I mean, I paid my money to watch them too.  So why isn't my face on the Jumbo Tron?  Cause I'm pretty much a nobody but a spectator.  But in the NFL, the only times I can recall them showcasing  famous people is during the Super Bowl.  And that's only because they have to.  It's the highest rated program in the US, if not the world. So they gotta make it look pretty.  But I would love to see Jay Z, Beyonce and nem be on the sidelines at a Pittsburgh Steelers game in Pittsburgh when it's 28 degrees and it's snowing about 2 inches per hour.  Now, I know that once football comes back to LA, there are gonna be some famous people spectating the game, but I would love to see how many are actually gonna be on the sidelines.  I just find it hard to believe that NFL will be okay with letting Lil' Jon catch a ball from Randy Moss who just scored, all while saying "YEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHH" on CBS with Arman Keteyian.

 

 

Ladies and gents.  I would like to introduce to you the new breed of gals/females/women.  Try not to be too intimidated by us, now.  We don't want to hurt anybody.  We just wanna have fun and yell and drink beer (well, some of us), too.  We're really not trying to get in your way, but we just wanna let our hair down.

Yup.  There's a new breed in town, and we're the SPORTS BREED!!!  That's right, we're taking over the sports bars, the couches at home, and the basements all over America.  And not just unattractive, ugly ducklings that you think we may be.  No, no, no.  The new breed is far from it.  We are actually good looking.

I'm not talking about the girls that watch a couple of games with their boo and finally figure out what a first down is, or know what RBI stands for.  I'm talking about the ones that can spit out stats and back up what they have said.  The ones that watch all of the pre game shows and the post game shows.  The ones that loves those corny one liners that Chris Berman and the Tom Jackson say on NFL PrimeTime, like Jake "daylight comes and you got to" Delhomme.

It's hilarious to me when we find that one guy that tries to insult our intelligence, because they think we are too dumb to pull their cards and let them know how much we really do know.  But when we correct them, they look at us like we have 10 heads on our heads or something.

Well, guys, sad to say, but you better get used to it.  More and more, ladies love the sports, some (like myself) more then even a lot of you, and it's only growing.  Professional teams now have programs like 101 classes to show women the basics of sports, and more and more women are even - get ready for this- enjoying the games.  And dare I say that some of us even go as far as acknowledge point spreads.

So guys, just prepare yourself.  Yup, there's a new breed in town.  But don't worry, we'll try not to break you down too bad.

 

Being born and raised a Baltimore Orioles fan, the past few years has been a very rough period.  Peter Angelos has lost the support of many Baltimore, DC, and VA fans.  In recent years, the largest crowds have come against their division rivals- The Yankees and the Red Sox- and it has been their fans that have brought the crowds.  The Nationals have showed off the top that they are serious about being contenders in the National League, and they are winning their fan base in their respected region.

It is time for the fans who love baseball to really take a stand.  Peter Angelos needs to sell this team and it should be done YESTERDAY!  Enough is enough.  The mediocrity of this team has hurt this franchise, the players that come from it, and the fans that have supported it, most of them one time die hards.

After reading today that O's captain Miguel Tejada wants to be traded, I have finally reached a breaking point.  Tejada is the one player on this team that people still drag to the ball park to see.  He is the only superstar that has a meaning on this team (not like we have many anyway).

Each year, this club does something embarrassing.  Whether it's former pitcher Sidney Ponson's drinking and driving, or Lee Mazzilli being fired before the season is over, to rumors of Cal Ripken working for the Nats, there is always the negatives and not enough positives to show the fans that Angelos loves the cold hard cash rather then put a winning product on the team.

After reading Tejada's statements, this one in particular: "I've done many things with this team and I haven't seen results, and the other teams are getting stronger while the Orioles have not made any signings to strengthen the club.", who can really blame him.  The problem is, they weren't doing that before Miggy came to Baltimore.  If he was smart, he would've talked to a few people that knew about the organization, and Angelos, and he should've never came in the first place.

Now, Angelos is trying to give Baltimore fans false hope with the signing of Ramon Hernandez, and with talks of bringing in Nomar and Jeff Conine, people will start to think he's making an effort.  But I'm not buying it.  If I were any of these players, especially Conine, who has been here, I wouldn't commit career suicide by coming to Baltimore.

Bottom line is, as long as the current ownership is in place, the Baltimore Orioles is nothing but a team that has a tarnished history.

The gig is up Angelos.  The fans aren't fooled.  Sell the team now while the franchise has a inch of respect and dignity left!

 

Sitting here in good ol' Baltimore, MD, home of the once respected Baltimore Orioles, with the Nationals now just down the street in DC. I was hoping and praying that Mr. Peter Angelos, ESQ would have gotten off the money bags he sits on all day and start a competitive team for the 2005 season.  It looked that way early in the season, with the Orioles in 1st place until June, but the wheels started to fall off quickly.  From Raphael Palmerio's positive drug test, to Sammy Sosa's subpar play, the Orioles fizzled quick like a flat Pepsi.  So what has he done to improve the 2006 season?  Absolutely nothing, except let BJ Ryan become the highest paid reliever with the Blue Jays, and watch the Nationals trade for Alfonso Soriano.  Guess I'll be taking that drive down I-95 to see some competitve baseball.

So to Mr. Angelos:  Thank you for stooping so low that Orioles fans will now look to the enemy for some good baseball.