Jim Duquette Asst GM on NY Radio

Blader · 01-29-2007, 03:40 PM

He said the Orioles clearly wanted Carlos Lee but when he signed with Houston they made an intentional move to shore up the bullpen and thats what Orioles fans should look forward to this year.
As a Mets fan I can tell you that Bradford was as solid a reliever as we had in the clutch and you should look forward to his contribution.

POPPA · 01-30-2007, 07:32 AM

I like Jim Duquette and think it was a smart move by Angelos to hire him. When I have seen or heard him doing interviews he is always open and informative. He doesn't hedge on answering questions, tells it like it is. It's been a long time since Oriole fans have had this approach from the front office. He appears frequently in the broadcast booth during games and is not bashful about telling the fans what the Oriole management is thinking.

For the first time in recent years it's apparent to me that the Orioles do have a plan in place.

DiamondDave · 01-30-2007, 08:38 AM

Well, Poppa, I'm not sold yet on a plan in place.... I'm once bitten twice shy... but I do agree this is a smart move

01-29-2007, 03:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Blader Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York New York Posts: 270	Jim Duquette Asst GM on NY Radio He said the Orioles clearly wanted Carlos Lee but when he signed with Houston they made an intentional move to shore up the bullpen and thats what Orioles fans should look forward to this year. As a Mets fan I can tell you that Bradford was as solid a reliever as we had in the clutch and you should look forward to his contribution.

01-30-2007, 07:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
POPPA New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Eastern Shore, MD Posts: 9	Jim Duquette I like Jim Duquette and think it was a smart move by Angelos to hire him. When I have seen or heard him doing interviews he is always open and informative. He doesn't hedge on answering questions, tells it like it is. It's been a long time since Oriole fans have had this approach from the front office. He appears frequently in the broadcast booth during games and is not bashful about telling the fans what the Oriole management is thinking. For the first time in recent years it's apparent to me that the Orioles do have a plan in place.

01-30-2007, 08:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
DiamondDave Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MD, on the Potomac River Posts: 5,390	Well, Poppa, I'm not sold yet on a plan in place.... I'm once bitten twice shy... but I do agree this is a smart move __________________ Reagan in 08... Even though he's dead, he's the better choice! Superdelegates - Because even the Democratic party knows it's base is too stupid to make really important decisions.