I think it was the Orioles who actually kindled my love of this game back in the day. 3 20-game winners. Brooks Robinson. Boog. I've lived here for 9 years, could literally take a bus to the game (on a somewhat elongated time frame but still a daytrip) and have never stepped foot into Camden Yards.
It's time. Phillies are in Baltimore early next month, as of today they have the two best records in the league, and I need a couple days off. If only I could figure out how to make my phone buy tickets; the seat I want will probably be gone by the time I get home.
1) I look forward to the trip report
I think one of the last MLB games I went to was WAS @ COL when Harper was still a Nat, so I'm 99% sure I've seen him in person but I'd love to get to a Phillies game just to be sure
2) While 3 20-game winners is technically correct, it also sells the pitching staff a little short... there were four of them (though Jim Palmer is only one I can name off the top of my head)
3) Camden Yards is my favorite place to hear the national anthem
One of the last times I went to a game, I met up with some friends at
Pickles Pub I think it's a fairly well-known bar among Orioles faithful (it struck me as the type bar that would not be out of place in Wrigleyville, except for the orange and black decor instead of blue and red), though I had never heard of it and have only been the once. Excellent place to hang out* before the gates open if you get to town early, and you can see the stadium from the front door.
* assuming you are going to a game in 2009, but it probably hasn't changed much in 15 years
