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Paddy Holden

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I used to write about the Caps. And write and podcast about the O's. Now I don't. Sometimes I do baseball stuff here: https://www.youtube.com/@OOTPaddy And music stuff here: http://thecaridrive.bandcamp.com/

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27.02.2026 11:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Reading this I’m having flashbacks to Nate Schmidt’s time with the Caps

27.02.2026 01:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

although if carbery mention ryan holiday, i'm out 😎

25.02.2026 01:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

i haven't listened to this yet but i am 100% sure it'll be worth my time

25.02.2026 01:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

imo we had you first so we shouldnt have to share you

25.02.2026 01:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

❀️❀️❀️!!!!

22.02.2026 03:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Nada Surf - "In Front of Me Now" [Official Video]
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Underrated Nada Surf jam: m.youtube.com/watch?v=f5aT...

22.02.2026 02:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m sure people will be totally normal about this and definitely temper their reactions because they understand how probabilities work

21.02.2026 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

CF, however... :( One Cowser injury away from uhhh...

20.02.2026 01:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

tysm I used this weather report to dress for my post-lunch walk

18.02.2026 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

100-loss season confirmed

16.02.2026 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What are the chances he hits you with this tomorrow when you first ask, just to really lean into the bit

14.02.2026 01:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The O’s considered Baz their TOR addition this offseason. Can’t say I agree, but whatever.

The aggressive way they upgraded the offense tells me they are more concerned about the way the core underperformed last season than they are about the pitching.

12.02.2026 23:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It is literally your job to prepare for it, no one thought the rotation was good enough even heathy, and it’s the same story this year.

11.02.2026 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can this facility develop a number 1 starter by April?

09.02.2026 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This rotation is inadequate for a real hoping to contend. And especially for a team that flopped last season. And Keegan Akin as your top lefty isn’t a serious plan.

Offense looks great though!

09.02.2026 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s so funny, I mean annoying, that the O’s made three aggressive moves this offseason and none of them addressed what everyone knows is their biggest need.

Unreal that their best rotation plan is once again β€œyeah this will work if everyone is healthy” because everyone won’t stay healthy

05.02.2026 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I guess if he wasn’t their guy for a reason, that’s fine in a vacuum. But someone the last 2-3 seasons needed to be their guy

05.02.2026 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He’s another name on the list of β€œwell how serious are they about upgrading this rotation if they didn’t top that”

05.02.2026 02:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

complete failure that they didn’t sign one of Framber, Ranger, or Cease

05.02.2026 02:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

hey at least the orioles have one year of taylor ward and three righty first baseman

05.02.2026 02:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

phew thank goodness the caps didnt add a really good player to their offense

05.02.2026 00:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Justin Ramsey had many successful runs for me as the pitching coach in Baltimore in OOTP. It wasn't mean to be in this sim, I suppose.

04.02.2026 01:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

the venture capital bros decided my seats could only be available on an 81-game plan moving forward. There’s really no amount of spending that could bring me back as a plan-holder, other than maybe extending Gunnar. You get as much loyalty as you give.

30.01.2026 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

All I can see if the red on PP%, he’d fit right in!

27.01.2026 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And in summary, go trade for Panarin 7/7

27.01.2026 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I too am healthy and ready for the Orioles season to arrive

24.01.2026 01:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

how excited was your profile pic bestie to see you?

23.01.2026 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I had a goal to release music in 2025 and I FAILED!! But 2026 is here, and I've got a new single available to stream. It would be super cool if you decided to give it a listen: tr.ee/uJ4oqmPZLt

20.01.2026 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Dowd for Robertson who says no

22.01.2026 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0