The Orioles are Campaigning For Nolan Reimold
Interesting bit of news here that might just be a Loss Column exclusive. Or, at least, I think we have it first. Not that it matters but it’s fun to say. Here it is: the Orioles have quietly mounted a very cool campaign to make sure that Nolan Reimold‘s name is not lost in the shuffle when it’s time to pick a Rookie Of the Year.
If you don’t know, the ROY honor is voted on by the Baseball Writers Association of America. I suppose they get it right most of the time but — at least anecdotally speaking — I believe there have been instances when players on losing and/or smaller market teams didn’t get the consideration they deserved.
The team’s communications department is working to make sure that doesn’t happen with Reimold, and one arrow in their quiver is the image you see here (click it to see a full-size version).
They make a compelling case, no?
I didn’t realize Reimold was keeping that kind of company. The season isn’t over yet, but he clearly deserves a look. Here’s hoping he gets it, and props to the team for doing their part. Awards don’t mean anything, sure, but don’t tell me it wouldn’t be cool to see him get it.
Speaking of campaigns, the Baltimore Sun announced today that nominations are open for The Mobbies, designed to recognize “Maryland’s Outstanding Blogs.” Somebody — no, not me — has already been kind enough to nominate The Loss Column in the “Sports” category.
The nominating period ends Sept. 25, and the voting runs Sept. 28 through Oct. 9. I’ll mention this again then, and I hope I can impose upon all of you for a quick vote (or fifty) when the time comes.
Awards don’t mean anything, sure, but don’t tell me it wouldn’t be cool to see us get it.
Unfortunately, I’m not really on the Reimold for ROY Express (I’ll just leave it at I love having him and think he’s going to be great, but I prefer Andrus or Neimann or Romero) and those comparisons are a little weak considering the weak offensive competition Reimold faces this year. He surely doesn’t compare favorably to young Nomar or Evan Longoria does he?
Anyway, it’s a good looking image they’ve concocted and I’m glad they aren’t just letting the awards season pass them by without some fun campaigning. I hope they do that for Brian Matusz next year, too.
@Andrew – Neither of us knows how Reimold compares to a young Garciaparra or Longoria. He needs at least two more years under his belt before we can figure that out. I’m certainly not going out on the limb to compare him to those guys yet, but I don’t think it’s automatically crazy to think he could be that good.
But, yeah, whether he wins or not it’s cool to see the team supporting him. Let’s hope it’s not even necessary next year with Matusz.
Roch reported that they were campaigning a little while ago, but I’ve never seen that picture before and so that’s some nifty exclusive shit. Nice work.
The communications/PR/whatever you wanna call it department of the O’s has really improved noticeably.
I really hope the kid wins it – there’s probably some other pitchers that deserve it more, but Nolan has been surprisingly consistent and plays with mad hustle. He’s becoming my favorite Oriole real fast.
Word around the watercooler is that Rickey Romero is more likely to get the ROY nod.
I feel like Nolan gets lost when you talk about all of THE ROOKIES. Maybe it’s just me but you hear all of this hype about Matusz, Tillman, Wieters, and even Bergy. Sure, Nolan gets his nods here and there, but I think it’s awesome that the O’s are putting him out there. Go get it Nolan!
Good for the Orioles. I’m glad to see that they’re getting Nolan’s name out there.