patterson reports to o's ST early

[abuck1220]

By Saturday afternoon five Orioles had arrived early for spring training, the most prominent being new center fielder Corey Patterson. But he was told that team policy forbade him to do so until he passed a physical.

 

"I'm definitely excited to be here," he told the Washington Post.

 

pfft...still a lazy, uncoachable jerk. i bet he got there early solely so he could refuse more autograph requests.

[Mizzou]

Damon reported to NY camp early too. I think a lot of players on new teams do this.

[imb]

didnt corey always report to arizona early too?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

didnt corey always report to arizona early too?

 

Yes

[CheeseHead Cubs Fan]

didnt corey always report to arizona early too?

 

Yes, and made a few visits during the season too...

[Jon]

didnt corey always report to arizona early too?

 

Yes, and made a few visits during the season too...

And after.

[cjbucks]

I'm from Iowa - I would report early to Arizona if I could 8)

[soccer10k]

Yes, and made a few visits during the season too...

 

Haha. Well said. He should think about renting an apartment there also.

[Mark Priors Calves]

Is Patterson pencilled in to be the Oriole's starting CF?

[rawaction]

Is Patterson pencilled in to be the Oriole's starting CF?

 

Yep, and they haven't learned, so he's slated to hit 2nd also.

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

Is Patterson pencilled in to be the Oriole's starting CF?

 

Yep, and they haven't learned, so he's slated to hit 2nd also.

 

:shock:

 

Well, that's slightly better than leadoff.

[daske17]

By Saturday afternoon five Orioles had arrived early for spring training, the most prominent being new center fielder Corey Patterson. But he was told that team policy forbade him to do so until he passed a physical.

 

"I'm definitely excited to be here," he told the Washington Post.

 

pfft...still a lazy, uncoachable jerk. i bet he got there early solely so he could refuse more autograph requests.

 

Wait, Corey showing up early for spring training makes him lazy and uncoachable?

 

Sounds to me like he's trying to get off on the right foot with his new team. I don't understand the unnecessary Corey-hate.

[wade]

By Saturday afternoon five Orioles had arrived early for spring training, the most prominent being new center fielder Corey Patterson. But he was told that team policy forbade him to do so until he passed a physical.

 

"I'm definitely excited to be here," he told the Washington Post.

 

pfft...still a lazy, uncoachable jerk. i bet he got there early solely so he could refuse more autograph requests.

 

Wait, Corey showing up early for spring training makes him lazy and uncoachable?

 

Sounds to me like he's trying to get off on the right foot with his new team. I don't understand the unnecessary Corey-hate.

 

He was being sarcastic.

[daske17]

By Saturday afternoon five Orioles had arrived early for spring training, the most prominent being new center fielder Corey Patterson. But he was told that team policy forbade him to do so until he passed a physical.

 

"I'm definitely excited to be here," he told the Washington Post.

 

pfft...still a lazy, uncoachable jerk. i bet he got there early solely so he could refuse more autograph requests.

 

Wait, Corey showing up early for spring training makes him lazy and uncoachable?

 

Sounds to me like he's trying to get off on the right foot with his new team. I don't understand the unnecessary Corey-hate.

 

He was being sarcastic.

 

Ooops. sorry. :oops:

[badgercub]

The funny part of the article is where Corey said that too many people gave him suggestions or tried to change him last year. Hasn't he been saying that for the last few years. Seems like he never listened to them anyway, so I don't see how things will be any different in Baltimore. I wish him luck though.

[Soul]

By Saturday afternoon five Orioles had arrived early for spring training, the most prominent being new center fielder Corey Patterson. But he was told that team policy forbade him to do so until he passed a physical.

 

"I'm definitely excited to be here," he told the Washington Post.

 

pfft...still a lazy, uncoachable jerk. i bet he got there early solely so he could refuse more autograph requests.

 

Uncoachable? Yes, a good argument can be made there.

 

Refusing to sign autographs? I sat and watched @ HoHoKam while Walker, Neifi, Sosa, Martinez all refused to sign autographs. Then CPatt came along and signed for 45 minutes. He was the only one.

 

I realize it was just one day, but based on that experience I would say you're a little off base on the autographs comment.

[abuck1220]

sarcasm, people.

[imb]

whatever, you were serious, no one believes you ABUCK

[louisvillecub]

Abuck's just a big meanie....

[Wilson A2000]

New team=report to camp early. If Sosa signed with a team he wulda had to report in January. Just sitting in AZ all by himself running to the RF bleachers waving to empty bleachers.

[Diffusion]

New team=report to camp early. If Sosa signed with a team he wulda had to report in January. Just sitting in AZ all by himself running to the RF bleachers waving to empty bleachers.

 

Except Corey was early every year.

[abuck1220]

Abuck's just a big meanie....

 

:thumright:

[GlassCow]

I hope the change of scenery does Corey a world of good. I really wish it would have worked out for him in Chicago. I'll miss you CPatt.

[Abe Frohman]

I just find myself wondering if it was either Corey Patterson's unwillingness/inability to adjust or Dusty Baker refusal to take him out of the lineup that cost the Cubs the 2005 season.

 

I think it was a combination of the two, I really do.

[burnt out cubbie fan]

I just find myself wondering if it was either Corey Patterson's unwillingness/inability to adjust or Dusty Baker refusal to take him out of the lineup that cost the Cubs the 2005 season.

 

I think it was a combination of the two, I really do.

It was a lot more than that.