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Baltimore Orioles: So Long, Melvin, and Hold Your Head Up

Posted: 30th September 2009 by Luke Jones in MLB
Originally published at WNST.net. As the Orioles fall toward the 100-loss mark with seemingly little resistance over the final week of the season, their elder statesmanáwinds downáhis 10-year stay with an organization fixed ináwhat feels like an endless era of losing. Melvin Mora arrived in the Charm City after being traded with three others from the New York Mets for Orioles shortstop Mike Bordick in Syd ThriftÆs infamous fire sale of 2000.á ...

Baltimore Ravens Turned to Familiar Friend When They Needed It

Posted: 14th September 2009 by Luke Jones in NFL
Originally published at WNST.net. Over 71,000 fans were amazed with the new Ferrari in the neighborhood on Sunday, and nobody could blame them. Joe Flacco was throwing passes all over the field, and the Ravens’ traditional run-first offense that so many expect—and often complain about—had suddenly transformed into a 171-yard aerial assault in one half of football. Undoubtedly, it was exciting to watch the second-year quarterback show off the laser arm like ...