Starting today, I have a new forum to do what I truly love doing — writing about the Orioles. After 2 1/2 seasons of success here, my friend Dan Connolly is off to a new challenge covering the Orioles, and I’ll be carrying on.
Some of you may know me, but I may be new to others. For the past seven years, I’ve been covering the Orioles for Comcast SportsNet’s website, and most recently for PressBoxonline.com. Before that, I assisted for nearly two decades for several outlets, principally The Capital in Annapolis and The Carroll County Times.
During the past two spring trainings, I’ve contributed to this site with regular postings.
Enough about me, let’s talk about what’s really important — the Orioles. The first half of the season has been challenging, and the final two-plus months of the season and perhaps the next few seasons could be just as challenging.
BaltimoreBaseball.com will continue to provide you with incisive daily coverage, and some of the others who’ve been helping Dan: Paul Folkemer, Jack Gibbons, Dean Jones and Adam Pohl — will continue.
I want to hear from you, and you can follow my posts here, on Twitter @RichDubroffMLB or on Facebook.
As we head into what seems certain to be the post-Machado era, let’s see together what the Orioles have in store for us.
Wade Warren
July 16, 2018 at 12:17 pm
welcome Rich and rubber arm still waiting on a phone call
Rich Dubroff
July 16, 2018 at 1:43 pm
Wait by your phone, Wade!
Wade Warren
July 16, 2018 at 2:06 pm
lol
Orial
July 16, 2018 at 12:59 pm
Welcome Rich and look forward to swapping thoughts with you. You have big shoes to fill,but I think your feet are big enough lol.
Rich Dubroff
July 16, 2018 at 1:44 pm
Thank you, Orial. They’re size 12 1/2.
TxBirdFan
July 16, 2018 at 1:10 pm
Welcome Rich! The O’s are on a winning streak since you assumed control. Keep it going!
Rich Dubroff
July 16, 2018 at 1:45 pm
Actually, they’re 0-0 since I came on. But, thanks for the good wishes.
boss61
July 16, 2018 at 2:48 pm
Welcome Rich. I have been an avid follower of your work on Twitter. Looking forward to reading of your fine work and insights here. All the best in your new challenge!
Rich Dubroff
July 16, 2018 at 4:35 pm
Thank you, Boss61! Appreciate the vote of confidence.
garyintheloo
July 16, 2018 at 3:07 pm
Welcome aboard Rich! There will be no shortage of things to talk about. One thing I really like about this site are the writer’s responses to commenters and keeping it civil and informative. Let’s go!
Rich Dubroff
July 16, 2018 at 4:37 pm
Thank you, Gary. I am happy to respond to commenters, and I will always keep it civil. We’ll try to keep you informed too.
JerseyOsFan
July 16, 2018 at 3:40 pm
Welcome aboard, Rich. Looking forward to reading more of your work here.
Rich Dubroff
July 16, 2018 at 4:38 pm
Thank you, JerseyosFan. What exit on the turnpike?
54orioles
July 16, 2018 at 3:50 pm
Welcome.
What I expect for the Orioles is what I expect every game every year. ……. play hard, never give up, runout all batted balls.
I don’t think that is asking too much.
Rich Dubroff
July 16, 2018 at 4:39 pm
I appreciate your faith, 54. No, I don’t think it’s a high bar.
Mau
July 16, 2018 at 6:33 pm
Welcome, Rich. I’ll try to be nice.
Rich Dubroff
July 17, 2018 at 3:38 pm
Thank you, Mau. You’ve never been not nice.
Creatively09
July 17, 2018 at 8:25 am
Welcome Rich!
Rich Dubroff
July 17, 2018 at 3:39 pm
Thank you!
5brooks5
July 17, 2018 at 6:26 pm
Welcome to the best Oriole site in town! You will only improve it, I can feel your enthusiasm!