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[mdrunning]

Messing with a guys career and 100% it was on purpose. That guy knows what he did and so does Boone.

I'm going to have to disagree regarding intent. I don't think it was done on purpose. Typically if a pitcher is trying to hit a guy, he isn't aiming for the head; he's aiming more for the torso.

[mdrunning]

Just need to be healthy by mid-September, in time for the playoffs.  Coulombe was supposed to be back by then, too, but I haven't heard anything about him in a while.

On one of the game broadcasts (can't remember exactly which), they said Coulombe's on target for an early September return.

[russsnyder]

I'm going to have to disagree regarding intent. I don't think it was done on purpose. Typically if a pitcher is trying to hit a guy, he isn't aiming for the head; he's aiming more for the torso.

We wouldn't even be having a discussion about intent if he hadn't come up and in. IMO, anything shoulder level and above is unacceptable. It's too dangerous. I'm all for pitchers establishing the inside part of the plate. Make the hitter uncomfortable, but there are much better ways than up and in.

The other part of the issue for me was the reaction on the mound from Holmes. He showed no concern and his body language mirrored that. At best, that ball slipped on a rainy night, at worst Holmes is a head hunting piece of shit. I'm leaning towards the latter.

Meanwhile, Kjerstad is fighting through the physical and likely the mental aspects of being hit in the head.

[cprenegade]

I'm going to have to disagree regarding intent. I don't think it was done on purpose. Typically if a pitcher is trying to hit a guy, he isn't aiming for the head; he's aiming more for the torso.

 

Yeah, I'm in agreement with that.  No way it was intentional because of the situation.  It brought the tying run to the on deck circle.  No way was he going to do that in a game that the Yankees badly needed to win.  The ball was wet, he was probably trying to pitch up and in and it got away from him.  

[Ravens2006]

The Holmes pitch WAY up and in was 100% on purpose. Maybe he was aiming more for the shoulder, or wanted to buzz his nose hair, and missed his spot a little... but that's as far as "accidental" as it was. They all know it. That's why Hyde was so hot about it right away. Nothing else they said right after was genuine, he and they all know the deal. That fury was an in the moment reaction to wilful act that sent a guy to the bench and is still affecting him.

Either they TRULY return the favor, or they accept the soft reputation they SURELY have in the Yankees clubhouse. Unless Holmes chooses to pinch hit, someone else pays his tab...

[Hooded Viper]

Nah it was not intentional. Sucks but I don’t see it in that situation.

[Mackus]

The Holmes pitch WAY up and in was 100% on purpose. Maybe he was aiming more for the shoulder, or wanted to buzz his nose hair, and missed his spot a little... but that's as far as "accidental" as it was. They all know it. That's why Hyde was so hot about it right away. Nothing else they said right after was genuine, he and they all know the deal. That fury was an in the moment reaction to wilful act that sent a guy to the bench and is still affecting him.

Either they TRULY return the favor, or they accept the soft reputation they SURELY have in the Yankees clubhouse. Unless Holmes chooses to pinch hit, someone else pays his tab...

The fury wasn't because of the pitch, Hyde said so himself. It was because Yankees players in the dugout were goading him after he had been out checking on Kjerstad.

And they hit Judge later in the series clearly on purpose. If you want them to throw at someone's head (TRULY return the favor) then you're a monster. Hope that isn't your intent. Nobody should ever do that.

[Mackus]

Wonder if there will be any decent pitching waived who can be had for just cash like last year.  Couldn't use them in the postseason, but we need some help to get there.  Probably wouldn't happen until just before September.

[dude]

The Holmes pitch WAY up and in was 100% on purpose. 

 

I think you and Wile E need to review the meaning of "100%".

 

Here's the pitch It's 4-1 NYY in the 9th with one out and 0-2 to Kjerstad.  The Yankees were on a 4-game losing streak.  It's pouring rain.  Catcher is set up in, but it's 0-2.  The ball got away from him.

 

I'm not going to say it's 100% he wasn't throwing at him, but nothing about the situation, the player or the conditions should make anyone believe Holmes was head-hunting there.

[ivanbalt]

I got the Rookie level flex membership this season and it was a great deal.  Got the renewal info for 2025 and apparently the Orioles do not want me to renew.

 

Price went from 600 to 790.

Eliminated the discount on alcohol.

Reduced the discount on their garbage concessions.

No presale access to ALCS and WS.

Elimination of mlb.tv inclusion.

 

If they sign Burnes, I might forgive.  But OPACY continues to go down hill.

[Slidemaster]

I got the Rookie level flex membership this season and it was a great deal. Got the renewal info for 2025 and apparently the Orioles do not want me to renew.

Price went from 600 to 790.
Eliminated the discount on alcohol.
Reduced the discount on their garbage concessions.
No presale access to ALCS and WS.
Elimination of mlb.tv inclusion.

If they sign Burnes, I might forgive. But OPACY continues to go down hill.

Wow. That's a shockingly bad way to make fans feel appreciated. Did they add anything to compensate?

[RichardZ]

Wow. That's a shockingly bad way to make fans feel appreciated. Did they add anything to compensate?

Free hats if you’re in the right place at the right time during a game.

[ivanbalt]

Wow. That's a shockingly bad way to make fans feel appreciated. Did they add anything to compensate?

They owe Eflin $18 million next year, I guess that's the compensation to fans.

[russsnyder]

I got the Rookie level flex membership this season and it was a great deal. Got the renewal info for 2025 and apparently the Orioles do not want me to renew.

Price went from 600 to 790.
Eliminated the discount on alcohol.
Reduced the discount on their garbage concessions.
No presale access to ALCS and WS.
Elimination of mlb.tv inclusion.

If they sign Burnes, I might forgive. But OPACY continues to go down hill.

That's pretty crappy

[BSLMikeLowe]

I got the Rookie level flex membership this season and it was a great deal.  Got the renewal info for 2025 and apparently the Orioles do not want me to renew.

 

Price went from 600 to 790.

Eliminated the discount on alcohol.

Reduced the discount on their garbage concessions.

No presale access to ALCS and WS.

Elimination of mlb.tv inclusion.

 

If they sign Burnes, I might forgive.  But OPACY continues to go down hill.

Sounds like you no longer have rookie status. A 30% increase in ticket cost is absurd.

[Nigel Tufnel]

From the O's website:

 

• $790 ($750 in funds to be used during the regular season, plus a one-time $40 fee to cover all per-ticket and order fees all season long. Excludes parking fees.)
• Save up to 10% over single game tickets
• Limit six (6) tickets per regular season game
• 10% off concessions and merchandise*
• 2025 Opening Day Presale Opportunity for up to two (2) Tickets, subject to availability
• 2025 Postseason guaranteed presale access for up to two (2) tickets to one (1) game in each of the Wild Card and Division Series rounds
• Due to extreme demand the ability to purchase later rounds including the ALCS and World Series is not guaranteed, but Members will receive priority before the general public
• Access to the Birdland Members Clubhouse presented by SeatGeek available via point redemption in Birdland Rewards

*Concessions discount includes all food and non-alcoholic beverages. Concessions & merchandise discount will begin at the start of the 2025 regular season.

 

Birdland Memberships | Season Tickets | Baltimore Orioles (mlb.com)

[Pedro Cerrano]

Where does it say theyre eliminating mlb tv?

[weird-O]

It's not often that I can compliment Peter Angelos (and I feel dirty for doing it now) but he was a big proponent of suppressing ticket prices. It was usually easy to do, because most of his teams weren't worth full freight. It's way more expensive for me to see the O's in the Juice Box and whatever they call the Rangers stadium, than it was for me to go to The Yard.  

[mweb08]

New ownership sucks

[weird-O]

New ownership sucks