"Is it normal to wake up in the morning in a sweat because you can't wait to beat another human's guts out?" -Joe Kapp "Is it normal to wake up in the morning in a sweat because you can't wait to beat another human's guts out?" Full Article at Daily Norseman

by Chris Jaffe November 16, 2009 For the next few weeks, THT will publish excerpts from my new book , which is scheduled for release in December, but can be ordered now. Full Article at Sports Blogs

love the stat commentary there That rushing yardage is something evil. Sept. 20 Headline: "Lane Kiffin furthers career. Collects 2 whines, one blatant and drives Urban Meyer out of mind in 3rd game of season." Full Article at Rocky Top Talk

The Baltimore Orioles may not have been to the postseason since 1997, but the Maryland franchise has a rich history which includes three World Series victories and a string of first place finishes in the AL East under Earl Weaver in the 1970s. Full Article at Bleacher Report

So does this recycling of managers ever work? Not very often. By happy coincidence, Chris Jaffe has a piece over at the Hardball Times on the recycling of managers. Full Article at Batter's Box

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Mark McGwire is back in St. Louis. Big Mac will join the Cardinals' coaching staff as the hitting coach. We've all heard the various complaints, criticisms, and even praise for the Redbirds' new hitting instructor, but how much of it is warranted? Full Article at Bleacher Report

It was typical Brooks. Full Article at Baltimore Sun

You don't say no to Sandy Unitas. As much as Brooks Robinson would have preferred to stay home tonight, Unitas wouldn't let him. Instead, Robinson will be honored at the Babe Ruth Museum's annual gala. Full Article at Baltimore Sun

Earl Weaver was promoted from Baltimore coach to manager during the 1968 season. One of the first things he did was post a sign in the Orioles' clubhouse. It would become his credo. Full Article at Investor's Business Daily

Choose the quotes you want to read today … An optimist is a guy who has never had much experience. Author: Don Marquis Optimism. The doctrine or belief that everything is beautiful, including what is ugly. Full Article at Sports Blogs

by Chris Jaffe October 19, 2009 Future Hall of Famer Bobby Cox. As readers of my work here at THT have hopefully noticed, I have considerable interest in managers. Heck, I wrote a book on them—Evaluating Baseball's Managers—due out later this year. Full Article at The Hardball Times

When it comes to young pitchers, uncertainty abounds. Teams draft pitchers with an idea of their talent level and potential, but neither brings any guarantees once the pitcher begins his professional career. Full Article at Sports Blogs

Yeah, no thanks. The power is intriguing, but if you thought a groundball pitcher like Pelfrey struggled with this year’s brutal infield defense, add this butcher to the mix. It would be a fun line up for sure. Full Article at Sports Blogs

Not much baseball left. Even if it’s bad, still not much time before the offseason. Stop kidding yourself, fool. The glass is half empty. I just wish the duration was a little longer. you are the man. Full Article at Bless You Boys

i’d like to announce my “overall” vote just pushed camden chat into the top 10 overall blogs. Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax ~ Mike Royko Ray Rice is so agile. Full Article at Camden Chat :: A Baltimore Orioles Blog

i’d like to announce my “overall” vote just pushed camden chat into the top 10 overall blogs. Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax ~ Mike Royko Ray Rice is so agile. Full Article at Sports Blogs

You're doing it wrong!. (AP Photo/Rob Carr) With just over a week left in the season in a year when most of the playoff races are pretty dull, there aren't many games that have meaning at the moment. Full Article at Sports Blogs

I havent made a sports bet in months but after looking at the pitching matchup and lineups for tonights game I threw $500 down on Baltimore. I like the lineup tonight… A 500 dollar bet on the Os tonight pays back $625 (profit)…. 1125 total. Full Article at Sports Blogs