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Cintron called up from Norfolk!
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Cintron called up from Norfolk!
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Cintron called up from Norfolk!
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Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Nov 1, 2006
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O's recall Cintron from Norfolk
Infielder was hitting .288 in 16 games for Tides; Reliever McCrory optioned to Triple-A
<dl class="byline"> The Associated Press <dd> 1:56 PM EDT, May 11, 2008</dd> </dl>
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - "The Orioles purchased the contract of infielder Alex Cintron from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday and optioned right-hander Bob McCroy to their top farm club.
Cintron is a career .277 hitter in 598 games with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago White Sox. He hit .243 with two home runs and 19 RBIs last season with the White Sox.
"He is a second baseman-shortstop," Orioles manager Dave Trembley said. "He's a switch hitter who has got experience playing in the big leagues. He gives us some depth. I've never seen him play before..."
I'm certainly glad of this. With Brian Roberts out for a bit since the rain delay yesterday, he's [Cintron] got to better than LHernandez @ 2B. I like that kid, but right now my patience is wearing thin. I know a lot of posters here are big on Alex, I hope he can deliver in the way many say he's capable.
After a tough loss to KC today, this is good news, IMHO. Bannister must of been pitching for his Mother a little harder than Burress for his. 
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Cintron called up from Norfolk!
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Cintron called up from Norfolk!
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Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Dec 26, 2006
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Glad to see Cintron with the big club, but does this mean McCroy will be back after this round of off days? If so, who goes down? Hernandez I hope. Of course things may play out differently between now and then, but we'll see...
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Cintron called up from Norfolk!
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Cintron called up from Norfolk!
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Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Sep 19, 2006
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I understand not having the patience, but you need to relax a bit. These are baby birds for the most part and it is going to take some time for them to come around to be able to play on a consistent level. Shoot, after what we have been through as fans over the past few years, I welcome this greatly! The birds will come around and be good, with t his movement. it will be sooner than later.
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Cintron called up from Norfolk!
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Cintron called up from Norfolk!
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Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Nov 1, 2006
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m31241, I think DaBanjo hit what I was trying or hoping to say in some sorts. McCrory is who I think deserves another shot in the Bigs this year sooner, but LHernanez only should get another shot before September if he improves drastically in the Minors or another Infielder gets injured. Right now the Baby Birds gig is already moving into the next gear. Little by little, Andy is getting this ball club geared up for the next stage. We're not thinking about next year anymore. Heck, if the Rays are in it, so are we.
We're even competive, usually, when losing. That wasn't the case last year. We'll be stronger as quickly as Brian Roberts is healthy again. Let's Go Baltimore! Let's Go O's!
Heck, when I think of Baby Birds, I can't help but think of the likes of Willy Miranda, Russ Snyder, Curt Belfary, Sam Bowens, etc., etc. Damn, I'm gettin' old.  Damn Good Players, they were. Most excellent. I miss them all.
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Cintron called up from Norfolk!
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Cintron called up from Norfolk!
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Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Feb 24, 2007
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I cant stand this at all. It's not that I don't like Cintron, it's just that I dont see how he will help us. People, you have to remember, WE ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO WIN THIS YEAR!!! I'm not trying to sound like a pessimist, and I love the wins and all, but comon. What was this whole year supposed to be about? Letting Adam Jones, and Luis Hernandez, and Garret Olson, and Jim Johnson, and other youngsters get a full season under their belt. We dont need Cintron with B-Rob being day-to-day, and now-a-days I am regretting that we never traded B-Rob. As of now, I dont believe that the Cubs will need Roberts because Cedeno is crushing the ball. So if we keep B-Rob, the year to win will be next season. That's when we will see a Wieters' callup and possibly (praying for) a Mark Teixera signing. But seriously, Bynum is fine at SS and Luis Hernandez will be fine till B-Rob gets back. I just hope they send Cintron back down ASAP, because him being on this team doesn't help the club's future at all. Sorry if I sounded so negative, I was just saying what I was feeling.
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Cintron called up from Norfolk!
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Cintron called up from Norfolk!
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Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Feb 24, 2007
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One more thing, dont get me wrong, I'm not completely disagreeing with what your saying, but just look at what you said (if that makes any sense). You said that if the Rays are in it, than so are we. We are like the Rays, just not the ones from this year. We're like last year's Rays, they have tons of young talent that has to adjust to the pros, plus we have a top prospect who will find his way to the big club in a heartbeat. Think about it, in years to come, we will have a team just like the Rays and the D-Backs, a young team that is explosive. But saying that we're going to compete this year after 6 weeks is a little too optimistic. Lets just shoot for a winning record and go from there. If we cant get that, then lets get some of our better prospects up here (not Wieters, because IMO he should stay in the minors for 1 full season).
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Cintron called up from Norfolk!
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Cintron called up from Norfolk!
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Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Apr 7, 2007
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What was this whole year supposed to be about? Letting Adam Jones, and Luis Hernandez, and Garret Olson, and Jim Johnson, and other youngsters get a full season under their belt. You hit the nail on the head there. Hernandez and Bynum have a better chance of being part of the future in Baltimore than Cintron does, so those two should be playing and getting experience so we can see what they truly have to offer once they settle in a little. So many people here including myself were complaining about how we always used veterans as patchwork or a temporary fix instead of trying to develop young players. Now, most of you want Cintron up here at the expense of a young player that hasn't really been given a real shot and that is exactly what everyone was up in arms about. I don't get that much really. I don't understand why everyone hates Luis Hernandez so much while pushing for Cintron to be here instead. He is not a good enough player nor does he even have a chance of being part of the future to start giving up on young players who have some kind of chance. Even if the chance is only slim, it's more of a chance than Cintron has. This year was primarily supposed to be about developing young talent and seeing what we have here. Seeing if we can work with these young players and make them better. See how they respond to things and how they progress over the course of the season if at all.
I too am starting to wonder if passing on the Cubs offer for Roberts was the right thing to do. More time will paint a clearer picture of that situation.
The Rays are a much better team than us this year. I don't think we'll be as bad as the Rays were last year, but we won't be as good as them this year barring injuries.
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Cintron called up from Norfolk!
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Cintron called up from Norfolk!
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Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Nov 1, 2006
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By next year, we'll have Weiters up from the Minors and our middle-infielder problem answered. Luis Hernandez , sorry to say, doesn't seem to be our solution. I wish it was, but I don't see it. There are much better prospects/options out there.
Sure wish I was wrong.  I really lost my patience, and I'm kind of a patient kind of a guy, with all my years. 
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Cintron called up from Norfolk!
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Cintron called up from Norfolk!
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Reputation:99
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