Well, now, lemme tell ya ’bout this here thing called the Orioles home run chain. Y’all ever heard of it? It’s somethin’ that the Baltimore Orioles started doin’ when a player hits one of them long balls, ya know, a home run. When they smack it outta the park, they put on this shiny, big ol’ chain. Folks say it’s a way to celebrate, but I just think it’s a funny way to show off when someone does somethin’ real good.
Now, from what I hear, it all started when Cedric Mullins and Ramn Uras hit ‘em some mighty fine home runs. When them boys got on base and hit those big ol’ hits, the chain was put to use. Just like that, the home run chain was born. I reckon the team liked it so much, they started bringin’ it out more and more every time one of ‘em hit a ball clean outta the park.
It don’t just stop at the chain, though. Oh no, sir! The Orioles, they got a whole ritual goin’ on. When a feller hits one of them big home runs, he don’t just walk back to the dugout all quiet-like. Nope, he gets all proud and struts back, wearin’ that chain like it’s the finest thing you ever did see. And the others, they cheer him on and clap ‘em backs like it’s a big ol’ family reunion. Now, if that ain’t somethin’, I don’t know what is.
I remember back when they had four players—Rougned Odor, Ryan Mountcastle, and a couple of others, I reckon—who got themselves a tour of the Orioles dugout, all wearin’ that home run chain. Talk about lookin’ like a big ol’ parade comin’ through! They was all struttin’ around like they was king of the world, and you know what? They had every right to.
Now, I ain’t no expert on baseball, but I do know this: them Orioles boys, they sure know how to hit a ball. I mean, if you ask me, Cal Ripken Jr., he’s the best of ‘em all. I heard he’s the one with the most career home runs, sittin’ there with 431 home runs. That’s a mighty big number, if you ask me. Right behind him is Eddie Murray, who hit 343. Not too shabby, if ya ask me. I reckon them boys sure made the fans proud.
I heard that back in 2004, there was this big ol’ derby down in Houston at Minute Maid Park. Now, I don’t know much about it, but I reckon it wasn’t as memorable as some of the other ones, but an Oriole sure did win it. Miguel Tejada, he was the last-minute replacement, and boy, did he hit some mighty fine shots. He set a record for most home runs in one round with 15, and overall, he hit 27. That was somethin’ to talk about, sure ‘nough.
And let me tell ya, this home run thing ain’t just for the big shots. Oh no, even when one of ‘em gets a double or a triple, they got themselves a fun little celebration. They start actin’ like sprinklers in the outfield, sprayin’ water all over the place like some fancy fountain show. Meanwhile, the teammates in the dugout, they start spittin’ water like fountains too. Now, that right there’s a sight to see, and it sure does make the whole thing a bit more fun to watch.
But let me tell ya, it ain’t all just about hit’n’ home runs and makin’ a show of things. No sir, there’s business to be done too. I heard Baltimore decided to sign Kimbrel for the closer role in 2024, even though there was talk about Cano takin’ it. Well, Cano had himself a good season, I reckon. He finished up with a 4-3 record, 3.15 ERA, and 1.300 WHIP. Not too shabby, but it looks like the Orioles knew what they was doin’.
All in all, that home run chain sure does add a bit of fun to the game. When them boys hit ‘em some good shots, they ain’t just thinkin’ ‘bout the game. They’re celebratin’ like a bunch of kids who just got their favorite treat. Ain’t nothin’ wrong with that. It’s the spirit of the game, and I reckon that’s what keeps the fans comin’ back for more. So, here’s hopin’ them Orioles keep hittin’ those big ol’ home runs and bringin’ out that chain whenever they do!
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