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PERCEPTION IS REALITY: Rumors in Birdland

Reality: The O’s and Nick Markakis are close to agreeing on a new deal. Perception: Markakis will very likely finish his career as a Baltimore ...
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PERCEPTION IS REALITY: So Long, Brian Roberts

Reality: Brian Roberts is officially retiring from Major League Baseball. Perception: Roberts announced on Fox Sports Radio that he was “moving on to the next ...
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PERCEPTION IS REALITY: O’s on the Brink

Reality: Jeremy Guthrie didn’t get the response he expected when he wore a shirt that read “The O’s Ain’t Royal” t-shirt to the Game 3 ...
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PERCEPTION IS REALITY: It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over

Reality: The Royals and Orioles are evenly matched, which makes for great games. Perception: I’m not sure there could be two teams that are more ...
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PERCEPTION IS REALITY: Baseball’s TV Problem

Reality: Baseball might be hurting themselves by putting the playoffs on networks that are not accessible to everyone. Perception: Colin Cowherd from ESPN said, “”ESPN, ...
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PERCEPTION IS REALITY: October’s O’s & Tigers Aren’t May’s Versions

Reality: The Orioles will play at least two, maybe three, day games during the American League Divisional Series. Perception: That’s not the best news for ...
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PERCEPTION IS REALITY: Who Will Step Up at Hot Corner?

Reality: Orioles third basemen have committed 5 errors in the past 7 games. Perception: Ryan Flaherty has two, Jimmy Paredes has two, and Kelly Johnson ...
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Perception is Reality: O’s Should Clinch During Homestand

Reality: This is a special season for the Orioles. Perception: It’s everyone contributing something. I mean think about it – over the weekend, Buck Showalter ...
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PERCEPTION IS REALITY: Some O’s Deserve Awards this Season

Reality: The Orioles have played in front of tiny crowds the last 2 nights. Perception: The Orioles still had a 6-game lead in the American ...
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PERCEPTION IS REALITY: Ubaldo Hits the Pen

Reality: Ubaldo Jimenez was demoted to the bullpen. Perception: After signing a contract worth $50 million this offseason, Jimenez has not lived up to expectations. ...
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