Can Wieters pack them in at Bowie one more time?
The Bowie Baysox do not want to let go of Matt Wieters, even though he has gone on to bigger and better things. They're going to give away a Matt Wieters figurine to the first 1,000 fans 3-years-old and up who show up with a ticket for their June 17 game against the Reading Phillies at Prince George's Stadium.
The six-inch figurine stands on a wooden base and features Wieters throwing a ball in his catcher's gear and a Bowie uniform bearing his No. 32. The giveaway is limited to one figurine per person.
I'm not a big collector (my mom threw away my original copy of the Gettysburg Address when I was a kid and I'm still mad) but I would guess this particular collectible might be a nice thing to have when Wieters becomes a big star in the majors. If you're interested, there's more info at www.baysox.com.
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I think the Orioles should have a Peter Schmuck bobblehead night, to reward your efforts for nurturing the hope that springs eternal for this abused and embattled franchise.
A chubby little bobblehead in an ugly Hawaian shirt wearing tiny sunglasses and holding a laptop.
As a matter of fact, I am going to email my idea to Greg Bader and Bill Stetka before someone else jumps on it.
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Pete's reply: Considering the crowd that would show up for such an event, why not save the money on manufacturing the little buggers and I'll just stop by each fan's house and sit on the mantle for 10 minutes.
Posted by: Gil Jr | May 20, 2009 3:39 PM
Pete--Thinking of you sitting on each fan's mantle...Oh, my!
Good thing the Mick is no longer around for that.
Speaking of strange images, what gives with Gregg Zaun finishing his right-handed swing with only his right hand on his bat? What kind of follow through is that? Does Zaun have a problem with his left wrist?
Or is this simply Zaunny being Zaunny?
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Pete's reply: I haven't heard that he's hurt, but you never know with catchers. They generally don't say much about injuries.
Posted by: Barry | May 20, 2009 4:25 PM
Pete,
Just for your situational awareness, Frederick had a Matt Wieters bobbing head doll event last Sunday! Seems like everyone wants him except the Big Team? I guess Peter Angelos can cry the poor economy is keeping crowds down a bit longer! Bring the big boy on, weve watched inferior baseball long enough in the Charm City!
Posted by: Keith Rowe | May 20, 2009 5:29 PM
"I'll just stop by each fan's house and sit on the mantle for 10 minutes."
If the mantle breaks are you going to repair it? :)
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Pete's reply: No, but I'll duct tape it for you.
Posted by: rich | May 20, 2009 5:47 PM
Damn Yankees,
Ever notice how it seems like Derek Jeter hits the most timely flares to right center JUST over the secondbasemans head for the winning run! And today the O's hit a ball up the middle off the pitchers foot and it deflects to Derek Jeter for the 3rd out! They are living the good life!
Posted by: Keith Rowe | May 20, 2009 7:42 PM
Pete,
That's nothing - I remember when the Dead Sea was merely sick. And I graduated high school w/ Moses.
Posted by: Clay | May 20, 2009 9:53 PM