Chat wrap: Orioles Q&A with Jeff Zrebiec
The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec answered questions about prospects who might contribute this season, which Orioles player will produce the best offensive numbers and more.
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Peter Schmuck wants you to know that, contrary to popular belief, he is more than just a bon vivant, raconteur and collector of blousy flowered shirts. He is a semi-respected journalist who has covered virtually every sport -- except luge, of course – and tackled issues that transcend the mere games people play. If that isn’t enough to qualify him to provide witty, wide-ranging commentary on the sports world ... and the rest of the world, for that matter ... he is an avid reader of history, biography and the classics, as well as a charming blowhard who pops off on both sports and politics on WBAL Radio. That means you can expect a little of everything in The Schmuck Stops Here, but the major focus will be keeping you up to the minute on Baltimore’s major sports teams and themes, whether it’s throwing up the Orioles lineup the minute it’s announced or updating you on the latest sprained ankle in Owings Mills. Oh, and by the way, that’s Mr. Schmuck to you. 
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On Tejada's switch to third, I am remembering a stat that Greg Nettles got more chances at third by playing more towards the ss/3rd base hole. With Tejada's ss experience, playing more towards the hole (depending on the batter) could be a good strategy. Have you heard any conversation on this?
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Pete's reply: No, I think they are still working on the mechanical stuff.
Posted by: David from Roanoke | March 11, 2010 11:08 AM
David,
While it may be a good for him to get extra work in spring, but by playing closer to the hole, you obviously open up the line. As an outfielder, I'd rather have the ball come through the hole, than have to race to the cut it off down the line. It would probably create more doubles rather than normal singles through the hole.
Posted by: Justin | March 11, 2010 11:43 AM
Hello. Please tell me if you would how to pronounce 'WIETERS'. Thank you so much.
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Pete's reply: It's pronounced WEE-TERS.
Posted by: Scott Lenz | March 11, 2010 12:19 PM
Scott -
Wieters is pronounced Wie-ters.
Posted by: not brooks | March 11, 2010 12:27 PM
not brooks - okay, so I laughed.
Scott - it's pronounced "Wee-ters". Don't try putting the German pronunciation on the "W" so that it sounds like an English "V". But do go with the German pronciation on the vowels.
I hope that helps.
Posted by: CSB Jack | March 11, 2010 12:44 PM
Scott -
Wieters is pronounced save-your
Posted by: KAZ | March 11, 2010 3:35 PM