The following is the email I received Thursday afternoon. I want to thank all of my loyal readers for this nomination, as well as Zac, Freddy from Boca, and Dave Vatz

Congratulations! Terp Talk has been nominated for a Mobbie, The Baltimore Sun’s first annual awards recognizing Maryland’s Outstanding Blogs, and we’d love for you to join us for a celebration and blogger meet-up on Wednesday, Oct. 14. We’ll hand out awards and prizes for the top blogs at the Metro Gallery, 1700 N. … Read More »

Losing Sherrill would not have changed anything significantly for the Orioles.  Last place with him or without him.  However MacPhail is doing a great job despite the w-l record.  The foundation is being set for a much better season next year and a contending team in probably 2 to 2 1/2 years from now.  Outstanding young outfield, good double play combo, terrific young catcher, several quality young arms in the rotation.  promising prospect at 3rd base, Josh Bell, picked up … Read More »

Well first I’d like to see them come out in white jerseys and red pants.  First offensive play of the game I’d like to see play action and throw a long pass to Cannon or Torrey Smith.  I want to see a lot diagonal passes so guys can separate from their defenders and use their speed to turn the corner.  Screens to Scott and Meggett and one flea-flicker or reverse if we get the ball around mid field on a … Read More »

Tiger Woods misses the the cut in “The Open”.  ABC executives are sick.  No one other than hard core golf fans watch the sport unless Tiger Woods is in contention.  However a great story is unfolding. 59 year old Tom Watson, a 5 time winner of the world’s most revered golf tournament is tied for the lead after 36 holes.  Last year, 54 year old Greg “The Shark” Norman, a two time Open champion, played exceptionally well for 54 holes before … Read More »