That Inner Harbor Invasion

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Nats Inner Harbor Invasion Aftermath
Published 5/16/2008 by Dan Steinberg at D.C. Sports Bog
... you know? It's about time we realize it." "It's a free country!" Brills! Upon being told that Giant Racing Thomas was carrying a sign that read "Old Bay Stinks," Mr. Angelos no doubt replied "Sticks and Stones may break my bones but names about my distinctive regional spice combinations will never hurt me." Other signs: Teddy ("I'll race the Orioles bird and beat him!"), Abe ("Honestly, the Nats will sweep Baltimore, hun!") If you want the earnest, what-it-all-means version, go to Nats320 , which says "The past is history and it's time to enjoy the fun possibilities between ...

The Rivalry That Does Not Exist: O's vs. Nationals Play Kick Off the Annual Battle of the Beltway: The Bird & Screech Face Off...
Published 5/16/2008 by Maryland Orioles' Fan (noreply@blogger.com) at Oriole Post - Baltimore Orioles Analysis & News; The World of Baseball and Beyond
... To hype up the series, the Washington Nationals in a PR blitz to hype up the regional series came up to Baltimore's Inner Harbor during the lunch hour and passed out promotional items as well as inform people about the franchise to the south. I am pretty much indifferent to it all, and I think most would agree that the Baltimore Orioles still have somewhat of an influence in the D.C. area through advertisements and MASN, so why can't the Nationals return the favor? ...

The Nats Come to Baltimore For The Weekend; King Peter Speaks…
Published 5/16/2008 by Anthony Amobi at Oriole Magic
... of Matt Chico have dragged them down. Their bullpen has been rock solid, but shaky at times during the season. Baltimore should be able to perhaps take two of three in the series. They just seem to have the much more solid team right now, and the young pitching that the Orioles have should be able to counter the Nationals just fine. Because of the lack of offense on part of Washington, I am giving Baltimore the advantage in the series. To hype up the series, the Washington Nationals in a PR blitz to hype up the regional series came up to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor during the lunch ...

Surprise! Interleague play is already here (really)
Published 5/16/2008 at Big League Stew
... Houston is stalking the Cubs in the NL Central and the Rangers are making a run back to .500, so the Lone Star Showdown actually has something at stake. Padres at Mariners — If only because both teams are so terrible.   *** Series that are about average  Nationals at Orioles — I'm sure this is an event in the House of Mottram and I'll give it extra points for the Nationals invading the Inner Harbor to hand out free bobbleheads. Dodgers at ...

Racing Presidents Invade Inner Harbor
Published 5/16/2008 by Jamie Mottram at Mr. Irrelevant
... with the story, but Nats320 has the best pics, including the one above. (Ed. note: Old Bay does not, in fact, stink. Also, that ESPN Zone is the best one I’ve been to, which is not saying much.) ...

WEEKEND PICKS: INTERLEAGUE RIVALRIES
Published 5/16/2008 at With Leather
... ORIOLES over Nationals -- I don't care what the mascots say, I'll take the team that didn't used to be the Expos. (photo from Nats320) ...

Nationals invade Baltimore
Published 5/17/2008 by Gilbert at Obscure Sports Quarterly
... The Nationals sent their mascots and other employees to Inner Harbor, a landmark/tourist area very close to Baltimore’s Camden Yards, to give away stuff and promote their team. ...