“Goodbye B.J. Ryan, Tejada wants to leave,  and we still have Sammy Sosa.  I need a hug.”

A funny thing happened on my way to the mailbox today.  I received a special invitation to get a jump on 2006 Oriole tickets.  “A Special Invitation for our most loyal fans”.  Yes, for those who were wondering, I live in New York City.  While I did attend two games at Camden Yards last year, I don’t think this should qualify me as a loyal fan.  I went to Baltimore twice this past summer to enjoy the weather and act like any other normal tourist and decide to catch a ballgame.

While I do enjoy the enthusiasm for new manager Sam Perlozzo, and pitching coach Leo Mazzone, and the O’s spending a 37 cents postage stamp on me, I think they are reaching the wrong target audience.  Hey O’s fans, support your team and go to more than two games next year.  Well if anyone else is interested call 888-848-BIRD.