Orioles Card "O" the Day
Monday, February 29, 2016

Jim Dwyer, 1988 Donruss #459

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I love the 1988 Donruss set just as much as any person possibly could, which is to say not at all. It's ugly, it's dull, and it...
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Friday, February 26, 2016

Vintage Fridays: Pete Richert, 1969 Topps #86

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The Washington Senators traded Pete Richert to the Orioles in May of 1967, yet here he is on a 1969 Topps card wearing a Senators cap with...
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Thursday, February 25, 2016

Brad Pennington, 1993 Upper Deck #437

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Whoops. Dexter Fowler won't be an Oriole, and nobody is really sure what happened . Instead of wringing our hands over what could have...
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Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Eddie Murray, 2013 Topps Rookie Card Patch #RCP-10

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Oh day of days! It is the 60th birthday of Eddie Clarence Murray, long may he reign in badassitude. It would be nice and tidy if this happ...
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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Adam Jones, 2012 Panini Triple Play #7

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Hey, the O's finally decided that Adam Jones shouldn't have to carry the entire outfield by himself! Though Yovani Gallardo's ...
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Monday, February 22, 2016

Melvin Mora, 2003 Upper Deck 40 Man Red White and Blue #176

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AMORACA.
Saturday, February 20, 2016

Ubaldo Jimenez, 2014 Bowman Chrome Refractor #61

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Today the Orioles boosted their starting rotation by signing Yovani Gallardo to a three-year, $35 million contract. The ex-Brewers and Ran...
Friday, February 19, 2016

Vintage Fridays: Al Bumbry, 1978 Topps #188

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I just plain like this card. I've got a thing for the simplicity of the 1978 Topps design, and the candid photo of Al Bumbry yukking i...
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Thursday, February 18, 2016

Jonathan Schoop, 2014 Bowman #128

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Baseball is back! In Florida and Arizona, at least. Pitchers and catchers reported to O's camp in Sarasota today, as did the overachie...
Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Larry Sheets, 1990 Score #111

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So I've been missing in action for a week, but I've got a heck of a story. Friday, Janet and I drove down to Charlotte to visit he...
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Thursday, February 11, 2016

Ryan Finan, 2007 Bowman Chrome Prospects #BC217

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It's probably not a good sign for your prospect status when a blogger is looking you up on Baseball Reference a decade after the fact ...
Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Leo Gomez, 1991 Studio #3

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Leo Gomez Fun Fact No. 62: In the Orioles' clubhouse, the locker next to Leo Gomez was reserved for his eyeglasses.
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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Rafael Palmeiro, 2004 Topps #620

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Did you hear that the Orioles signed Palmeiro yesterday? Patrick Palmeiro, of course. Who did you think I meant? Anyhow, the O's inked...
Monday, February 8, 2016

Tony Batista, 2002 Playoff Absolute Memorabilia #17

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It's been a long, strange winter, from the 70-degree temps of Christmas week to last month's weekend blizzard, and it's still...
Friday, February 5, 2016

Vintage Fridays: Andy Etchebarren, 1971 Topps #501

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It's great that Topps started incorporating action photos into their base set in 1971, but an action shot is wasted on Andy Etchebarre...
Thursday, February 4, 2016

Cal Ripken Jr., 2001 Fleer Cal Ripken Jr. Career Highlights #26

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This card is part of a 60-card box set that arrived as part of the mystery package from Zach last month. It's a pretty snazzy deal, as...
Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Jeff Conine, 2002 Donruss Fan Club #70

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I haven't given a baby update since I spilled the beans here one month ago, so here's the latest. Baby B's gestational age is ...
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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Scott Erickson, 2002 Upper Deck 40 Man #217

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It turns out that Groundhog Day is a big day for Oriole birthdays. Scott Erickson is 48 years old today, Melvin Mora is blowing out 44 can...
Monday, February 1, 2016

Joe Carter, 1998 Upper Deck SPX Finite Spectrum #252

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Was Joe Carter really an Oriole? Yes, for 85 lackluster games in 1998, his farewell major league season. The 38-year-old slugger joined th...
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Sunday, January 31, 2016

Earl Weaver, 2003 Topps All-Time Fan Favorites #32

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I would say that Earl Weaver was having his worst hair day when this photo was taken, but...I've seen footage of him rocking a perm i...
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