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Domenic A. Vadala

I’ve been in and around sports since I was a child as a player, coach, and a fan. I consistently led the league in technical fouls when I was a basketball coach, and one famous incident I was tossed out of a game for protecting a player from poor officiating. The Orioles beat the Oakland A’s 4-2 the first time my father took me to Memorial Stadium as a kid, and I was hooked for life. While the “old lady” was far from a thing of beauty, to that point I had never seen grass so green, tasted hot dogs so good, or smelled beer so cold! Since that day many years ago, each time I'm at a ballgame I pay a bit of homage to that eight year old boy sitting in Memorial Stadium with his father. See you at the yard!

Oct 4, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter (26) visits the pitchers mound during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League wild card playoff baseball game at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles: The Buck Showalter and Zach Britton conundrum

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Sep 29, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez (31) walks towards the dugout after being relieved during the seventh inning in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. The Orioles won 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles reach the end of the line for 2016

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Oct 2, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; The Baltimore Orioles shower manager Buck Showalter with champagne after beating the New York Yankees 5-2 to clinch an American League Wild Card playoff spot at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles: Tonight it’s time for the O’s to fly

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Sep 28, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Zach Britton (53) greets catcher Matt Wieters (32) as they celebrate a 3-2 win over Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles: Welcome to tomorrow, O’s fans!

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Sep 11, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter (26) holds his hat during the seventh inning stretch against the Kansas City Royals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles miss opportunity, but stand at crossroads of destiny

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Sep 30, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; Baltimore Orioles right fielder Mark Trumbo (45) celebrates hitting a 2-run home run during the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles beat New York and seize top wild card spot

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Sep 29, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez (31) walks towards the dugout after being relieved during the seventh inning in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. The Orioles won 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles: Ubaldo Jimenez pitches Birds closer to top spot

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Sep 28, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Baltimore Orioles pinch hitter Hyun Soo Kim (25) is greeted by first baseman Chris Davis (19) after hitting a two run home run against Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles: Hyun-Soo Kim saved his best for last

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Sep 27, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (19) is ejected by home plate umpire Will Little (93) during the seventh inning in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays won 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles desperately trying to stay above water in the playoff race

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Sep 11, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter (26) holds his hat during the seventh inning stretch against the Kansas City Royals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles: The Colin Kaepernick conundrum in baseball and sports

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Sep 19, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy (37) pitches during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles restore order to the universe for now

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Aug 29, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Wade Miley (38) throws a pitch in the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles: Wade Miley’s gem put Birds back in the saddle

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Sep 16, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielder Michael Bourn (1), outfielder Drew Stubbs (18) and outfielder Adam Jones (10) celebrate after beating the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles: Mark Trumbo hasn’t heard no bell

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Sep 11, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Tillman (30) sits in dugout during the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles need to take Rocky’s advice: I didn’t hear no bell!

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Baltimore Orioles: Are the O’s playing not-to-lose?

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Baltimore Orioles: Kevin Gausan gave in on one pitch

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