Orioles: The new Duke
There's going to be a lot of discussion about the wisdom of hiring former Boston Red Sox GM Dan Duquette to replace Andy MacPhail as the Orioles new head of baseball operations, but one thing is not in doubt.
Duquette is no puppet. He was always a very strong presence and personality in the Red Sox organization and he'll put his stamp on this team. He may not have been the first choice, but he's a solid guy with all the elements of experience the Orioles were looking for.
What will be interesting to see is the chemistry that will develop with manager Buck Showalters. They are both strong personalities who are pretty confident in their vision of how to run a baseball team. That dynamic could be a big plus in getting Peter Angelos on board with what they want to do -- once the come to a consensus themselves.
Can't wait to see how this develops.
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Comments
New name............
same ole...... last place is last place is last place is last place is last place.
BOOK IT
Posted by: wayne | November 7, 2011 7:19 PM
Recycled GM. Recycled stories of how great he is going to be. Recycled 5th place finish in the Eastern Division. Recycled batting practice pitchers starting games again. Recycled Kevin Gregg blowing yet another save. Nothing is ever new or complete; just recycled for yet another season of 90+ losses.
Posted by: Lee | November 8, 2011 12:33 AM
Here's hoping Dan will duke it out with PA and get some real money for some real players. We can't have another GM who will just duck and run every time PA rumbles.
Posted by: The Big E | November 8, 2011 3:44 PM
Well Pete once again the Oriole faithfull who are dwindling in number are putting our hearts on the line hoping a new GM/VP will have the stones to face Angelos down and bring us a winning team.It seems as if free agents and front office guys are all scared off from this organization. It's a tough sell to get this current fan base to believe this guy is the answer. Especially since we've been let down what 14 to 15 years now. What's the definition of insanity, doing the same things over and over expecting different results? The Duke has a great track record but he's never worked for Angelos.
Posted by: MrNitty | November 9, 2011 7:13 AM
I hope Dan Duquette can convince Peter Angelos to get rid of Dave Stockstill. It hasn't been widely reported, but Dave Stockstill is a cancer in the organization. Rumor has it that Stockstill got Angelos out of some hot water years ago, and has been a sacred cow ever since. a series Orioles' GMs have tried to fire him but Angelos wouldn't allow it. No wonder nobody wanted the GM job.
Posted by: Catman | November 9, 2011 9:40 AM
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Everybody sing..........
New lyrics coming soon
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Pete's reply: Heeeeeeeeeeee's back! Got to admit, I'm a bit nostalgic.
Posted by: wayne | November 9, 2011 9:33 PM
So seriously, Pete, are you really letting Wayne back on here? That desperate for readers and comments these days? Way to stand up to him. Well, I guess you can't kill a blog twice.
Posted by: Moran detector | November 12, 2011 6:04 AM
So seriously, Pete, are you really letting Wayne back on here? That desperate for readers and comments these days? Way to stand up to him. Well, I guess you can't kill a blog twice.
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Pete's reply: I'm sorry buddy, but I was being facetious, and you can't high-hat me when you misspell the word "moron." Even if you correct it and send it again.
Posted by: Moron detector | November 12, 2011 6:08 AM
Yeah, you were being facetious...while letting him post twice. Go ahead, invite that loser back on your blog. That'll really make people pay to read it.
Posted by: Moron detector | November 12, 2011 6:27 PM
Wait wait wait... hold the phone...
Baltimore still has a baseball team?
I thought they checked out 14 years ago.
Posted by: Kevin | November 18, 2011 1:58 PM
"moran" detector...LMAO
Posted by: tevonaustin | November 30, 2011 12:58 PM