Orioles rally around Ravens
Either the Orioles have caught a bad case of Ravens Fever or they finally have discovered the miracle of cross promotion. Maybe both.
Last week, they announced that they had moved their Sept. 7 game up a day to solve a scheduling conflict on the opening Sunday of the NFL regular season. Now, they've taken their cooperation with the Ravens to a new level, scheduling a "Ravens Rally at Oriole Park" between the two games of the Sept. 6 split-doubleheader.
The first 15,000 fans ages 15 and over will receive a Ravens Rally t-shirt that features the Oriole Bird carrying a football and wearing a Ravens jersey. I heard it was either that or a t-shirt featuring Willis McGahee on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
The celebration also will feature appearances by the Ravens mascot, several cheerleaders and the Marching Ravens. Team president Dick Cass will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. In addition, Ravens PSL holders can show their cards to get a $7 discount off any regularly priced ticket and non PSL holders can get $5 off by wearing both a Ravens and Orioles article of clothing.
Comments
How sad is it that it has taken this long for the O's to do something like this? With that said, I think it is great!
Posted by: frox | August 26, 2008 10:17 PM
Will Cabrera be named as the 3rd string QB if Boller's shoulder is a season ender? Should be a seamless replacement.
Posted by: Mongo | August 26, 2008 11:25 PM
I felt the NFL was wrong to even schedule that game when there was already an O's game scheduled. Aside from that my football team left town some time ago. I find it ironic that many of the same people who caved on the Colts have now given up on the Orioles but are now huge Ravens fans. I will not accept the purple laundry, at that game or ever.
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Pete's reply: The NFL didn't make the mistake. MLB did. Orioles were just caught in the middle.
Posted by: Joe | August 26, 2008 11:55 PM
Well better late than never. I guess after 13 years, the O's finally realized that the NFL has moved back to Baltimore. I bet they were wondering what the big purple stadium just to the south of them was for. The Ravens organization has done such a better job in embracing the community and other organizations even if they "compete" with them. It's nice to see the O's finally wake up. It's better for the sports fans in Baltimore for these two teams to play nice together rather than act like the other doesn't exist.
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Pete's reply: I agree 100 percent.
Posted by: Rick Chaney | August 27, 2008 9:00 AM
Nice to finally see the Orioles something like this. I've always felt they (the Orioles) were missing out on a great opportunity on Ravens' homegames to not open up the Eutaw Street corridor for more than just passing thru. Have Os and Ravens stuff out, open up the Warehouse Bar and Boogs BBQ (if he's willing), and have Os tickets for sale. Pete, put in a call to the Os and tell 'em!!! (ask for Peter).
Posted by: Eric | August 27, 2008 12:33 PM
Nice to finally see the Orioles something like this. I've always felt they (the Orioles) were missing out on a great opportunity on Ravens' homegames to not open up the Eutaw Street corridor for more than just passing thru. Have Os and Ravens stuff out, open up the Warehouse Bar and Boogs BBQ (if he's willing), and have Os tickets for sale. Pete, put in a call to the Os and tell 'em!!! (ask for Peter).
Posted by: Eric | August 27, 2008 12:48 PM
great idea, eric!
Posted by: pop fisher | August 27, 2008 5:00 PM
I agree, this is a great idea. The O's could definitely use a boost in "community" involvement (both their own involvement in the community and the community being more involved with them), even if they have to latch on to the Raven's fan base for help.
Despite the Orioles' lacking performance, they need to enlist more support from their fans -- and fans need to start being more loyal. I can definitely understand the frustration with having a losing team, but it's the only one we've got (MLB-wise).
The lame turn outs in the stands have just as much to do with the O's losing as the team's performance and management does. If the team can't afford (nor has any real motivation) to acquire good players and develop a winning team or instill pride, of course we're gonna remain a subpar team, which continues to drive away fans. But if tickets aren't selling because the fans aren't coming, how do they get money to invest in the betterment of the team? It's a vicious cycle...
I'm an O's (and Ravens) fan, even when they lose. If not for the pride of winning, then for the pride of being a loyal fan.
Posted by: Jessie | August 27, 2008 5:19 PM