Monthly Archives: July 2011

Carr, Ravens Agree

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Stan

Two sources, 105.7 The Fan radio and The Baltimore Sun are reporting that Chris Carr is himself confirming that he is back with the Ravens. Never much in doubt, but it was interesting that the club did issue his # … Continue reading →

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Bengals’ Brown, O’s Angelos Share Common ‘Principle’

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Stan

The NFL is back in business, and for 31 cities in the league, that is a good thing. Then there is Cincinnati, which in a lot of ways could be perceived as the football equivalent to Baltimore’s baseball status. Orioles … Continue reading →

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MLB Needs Some Type of Review on Video Replay

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Stan

It is 1:55 am, on Wednesday the 27th of July 2011. I may just have seen the most miserable call I have ever seen in a big league game. The umpire was Jerry Meals, and perhaps after this one, MLB … Continue reading →

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Buck Can Still Finish .500

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Stan

Despite a horrid 11-27 streak, that has left the Orioles at 41-58 for the 2011 season, Buck Showalter still can reach .500 for his first full 162 games at the helm of the Baltimore Orioles. All the Birds have to … Continue reading →

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NFL Is Back: Good News, Bad News

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Stan

It’s a short and sweet post…one that almost writes itself: Good News: Length of agreement being 10 years. Bad News: We have to hear about Brett Favre already. Good News: Ravens are back. Bad News: Orioles season still has over … Continue reading →

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NFL Knows What’s Important

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Stan

As would be expected, nfl.com was ready for the end of the lockout. With all the power at their disposal and the fact they make the news as well as try to report on it, it should give them the … Continue reading →

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Orioles Magic? Or Tragic?

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Stan

The way the Orioles luck has been going (and no, not blaming all 13 1/2 seasons of horror on bad luck), wouldn’t it be just about right for Alfredo Simon to twirl a complete game-shut-out, no hitter on his way … Continue reading →

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I Am The Uncle of an Emmy Nominated Actor

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Stan

Congrats to my sports loving nephew, Josh Charles. He has been nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama. His co-star, Alan Cummings has also been nominated in the category. While Archie Panjabi is a nominee in the same category … Continue reading →

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Maybe Papi Should Have Had Kevin Gregg Throw to Him

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Stan

Big Papi, what a big, phony turd. Maybe he should have had Kevin Gregg out there to motivate him. 5 big HR’s. He’s a one-eyed Jack, and I have seen and know about the other side of his face.

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O’s Bad, But Also Snake-bit

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Stan

O’s are down as I type, by a score of 7-6. They led 6-2 after 1 1/2 innings and their starter today, Mitch Atkins could not get through the 2nd with allowing the Sox to clout 3 long-balls and tie … Continue reading →

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