WNST Pity Party

**birdbrain** · 09-12-2006, 07:38 AM

boy have the message board posters got the girls on the morning show upset.....I think Drew and Terry are going to have to buy a box of kleenex because they are so upset over the bashing of the supposed rally.....haha.....really pathetic...

**highwater** · 09-12-2006, 07:47 AM

What exactly were they saying? Could you fill in the blanks a little bit here?

**birdbrain** · 09-12-2006, 08:01 AM

They were highly upset that the baltimore sun message board posters...two or three in particular, were against the "take back the orioles" rally because nestor's name and radio station were attached to the rally. they said they would be more inclined to support the rally if nestor's name and station were not part of it or were not gaining notoreity from the rally. The gals on the morning show spent the better aprt of the morning crying over it....

**Brandon** · 09-12-2006, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by birdbrain

They were highly upset that the baltimore sun message board posters...two or three in particular, were against the "take back the orioles" rally because nestor's name and radio station were attached to the rally. they said they would be more inclined to support the rally if nestor's name and station were not part of it or were not gaining notoreity from the rally. The gals on the morning show spent the better aprt of the morning crying over it....

I don't blame Terry and Drew and Jeremy for calling them out. I read that thread and the posters and the thread justs reeks of stupidity. At least one of the posters (PurpleCat) had the integrity of calling up and speaking with Terry and Drew about their post.

**birdbrain** · 09-12-2006, 08:13 AM

the bottom line, my opinion, is that I feel drew and terry do not understand how many people out there dislike nestor and what he stands for...believe me, it is a huge number of folks who do not like the guy or his true reasons for what he does....I think that is where many people are coming from.....

**highwater** · 09-12-2006, 08:12 AM

Well, the morning show guys should be able to handle a little critcism, as mean-spirited as they can be at times.

Btw, I don't listen to WNST much, but last week I tuned in for a few minutes and heard some of that "Nestor's Life Story As Told By Nestor." I'm not sure what the point of it was, but it was so odd it was funny. It was just like someone on this board described it a week or so ago -- "I'm just a boy from Dundalk," "Here I was, a kid from Dundalk," "Who'd have thought that a poor boy from Dundalk," etc. I don't know if it had any connection to the rally, since I didn't hear the beginning or the ending (it must have gone on for 15 or 20 minutes), but it was pretty strange.

**ravenmaniac** · 09-12-2006, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by highwater

Well, the morning show guys should be able to handle a little critcism, as mean-spirited as they can be at times.

Btw, I don't listen to WNST much, but last week I tuned in for a few minutes and heard some of that "Nestor's Life Story As Told By Nestor." I'm not sure what the point of it was, but it was so odd it was funny. It was just like someone on this board described it a week or so ago -- "I'm just a boy from Dundalk," "Here I was, a kid from Dundalk," "Who'd have thought that a poor boy from Dundalk," etc. I don't know if it had any connection to the rally, since I didn't hear the beginning or the ending (it must have gone on for 15 or 20 minutes), but it was pretty strange.

The point was to write a book about his memories of growing up with the O's and going to games with his dad. Its to bring to light how Effed up the O's are today and how kids today aren't getting that experiece. I get it. Its really pretty simple to understand.

**highwater** · 09-12-2006, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by ravenmaniac

The point was to write a book about his memories of growing up with the O's and going to games with his dad. Its to bring to light how Effed up the O's are today and how kids today aren't getting that experiece.

Oh, okay, so there is a connection. Like I said earlier, I don't listen to WNST much, and I only heard the middle of this life-story Moon, so I wasn't sure what the point was (except to mention repeatedly that he's a "boy from Dundalk").

I am neither a fan nor a detractor of Nestor, and I share his utter disdain for Angelos, but I also doubt this rally will accomplish anything. Like CamdenYard said earlier in this thread, Angelos will not do anthing as a result of any outside pressure. He just isn't wired that way. It might provide a means of letting frustrated fans vent, but it won't encourage him to sell.

**BaltimoreRon** · 09-12-2006, 07:56 AM

There's a thread started by PurpleCat on the Sun's Orioles board calling out Nasty and his 'Moons'. Apparently, there are some inconsistencies in some of the posts that they have taken issue with. PurpleCat himself called in this morning.

Angelos sucks and the O's once proud franchise is a laughingstock. Anyone have a better idea than the rally? I plan on attending if I can.

Someone needs to call out that f'ing meat stacker. No one else in this town has the balls to do it (except maybe Anita Marks).

BTW - I voted for Steven Miles because the other guy works for Angelos. That's how much I despise the meat stacker (he is big enough for that job, isn't he?).

End of rant. Back to talking about a real franchise.

Go Ravens!

**BaltimoreRon** · 09-12-2006, 08:15 AM

I'm just a guy from Dundalk, and look at where I am now.

Oh God, life has passed me by.....

**Mista T** · 09-12-2006, 08:33 AM

drew and terry do not understand how many people out there dislike nestor and what he stands for...believe me, it is a huge number of folks who do not like the guy or his true reasons for what he does...

Can you educate us a little? What does Nestor do, and what are the true reasons? I have seen Nestor enthusiastically lead thousands of Ravens fans into opponents stadiums -- what's the problem with him?

**birdbrain** · 09-12-2006, 08:42 AM

it is fairly simple...nestor is all about himself....and his true reasons are to bring as much attention to himself as he can...case in point...his moons lately....all about him....his website?....all pics of himself....go around town and you will find out quickly how many people despise the guy....

**Rochardrik** · 09-12-2006, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by birdbrain

it is fairly simple...nestor is all about himself....and his true reasons are to bring as much attention to himself as he can...case in point...his moons lately....all about him....his website?....all pics of himself....go around town and you will find out quickly how many people despise the guy....

Nestor is, without a doubt, an unlikeable person to many. I wouldn't have a person, personality, such as his, as a friend, but he is a Baltimore fan. His radio station has the best sportstalk shows, Bob Haynie is a good listen, especially. I don't know how this rally could be less about him or his station. The T-shirts do not invoke his or the station's name, but it is a logical vehicle for the promotion of the rally. The "Moon" episodes are very self-serving, but are intended to set the stage for the rally. They are intended to show how one boy, now a man,'s love for a team with a very storied franchise has been corrupted by Bad ownership, bad management, bad moves, and an obvious disdain, or disregard of the fans by the owner! He was evidently asked to leave the stadium 2 years ago for some reason or other, and has an obvious hard-on for Pete, but in my opinion it is well justified! If you go to the web-site, there is an enormous list of absolutely appalling moves by Petros, which most of us were not privy to, at least the real happenings behind the scenes. If only half of them are perfectly accurate, the cause is Just, and justified. While he may not be the one you, or others would like to lead the movement, it is a good cause. Remember what happened in the early 80's when we stood idly by and let DICKHEAD irsay ruin our Colts, just so he could move them? This is at least an attempt to keep our beloved baseball team here, and I for one am all for it!!!

**camdenyard** · 09-12-2006, 08:47 AM

I think Nestor is over the top at times, but it cannot be denied that he is a true fan.

I think there a people who can't stand the fact that he promotes himself as being from modest roots and how he built the radio station himself. I don't have a problem with that. The bottom line for me is that he brings a sports talk station to the area. The more competition, the better.

I do have my doubts about this "rally". It is a waste of time in my opinion. Angelos will never sell the team due to any outside pressure. Especially pressure from those he despises.

**Brandon** · 09-12-2006, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by Mista T

Can you educate us a little? What does Nestor do, and what are the true reasons? I have seen Nestor enthusiastically lead thousands of Ravens fans into opponents stadiums -- what's the problem with him?

What does Nestor do? He loves the city of Baltimore. He loves Baltimore Sports, and he built a BALTIMORE SPORTS station with LOCAL sports hosts from the ground up. He is at the point now where he can enjoy the fruits of his labor and I think people envy that. People won't admit it, and they will spin it anyway they can to deny it.

**Bez513** · 09-12-2006, 09:47 AM

I will say one good thing for Nestor. I grew up in Dundalk and my brother and cousin know him personally. I got my seats in Section 513 because of him. He gave me a name of a person to call in the TO to get my seats and he helped me out. I thanked him for that.

I give him credit trying to do something about the downfall of the Orioles and getting Angelos out. It's better then nothing.

**ravenmaniac** · 09-12-2006, 09:52 AM

Like CamdenYard said earlier in this thread, Angelos will not do anthing as a result of any outside pressure.

I'm going. I don't know what it will do but sitting on our asses and NOT going to games has accomplished what? I don't know what the impact will be but media folks in town know about it and my only hope is that national media pick it up and show 5000 O's fans wearing purple in the left field seats chanting for Cal Ripken to own the team. If any of you choose to do nothing but bitch about the messenger then offer up something as an option.

**df1570** · 09-12-2006, 09:48 AM

I guess BirdBrain (seems fairly appropriate) didn't really listen much this morning.

So I'll give you all the EXACT reason for our thoughts this morning and then once you are equipped with the facts, you are welcome to post your criticisms and/or support for what we said.

We were not upset with people for criticizing the rally on 9/21. We field phone calls every day from people who are "against it" in some way, shape or form. If you think the rally is a bad idea, call in. If you think we're mistreating the Orioles, call in. If you want to criticize, call in.

Our topic today was based on the fact that people (Baltimore Sun.com and O's hangout to name two) have posted messages saying they SUPPORT the rally and its concept but will NOT attend the event on 9/21 because they think it's unfair that WNST has attached its name to the rally and could, somehow (no one has told us how yet), actually benefit from such involvement. There are numerous people "out there" who think "something needs to be done" relative to the Orioles but haven't come up with an original idea in their life. And then they have the balls to say, "Your idea is a good one but I don't think you should benefit from having the good idea." Huh?

The show this morning was not a pity party. You are absolutely welcome to NOT support the rally and you can call the show tomorrow morning and voice your displeasure with the event.

What baffles me is how people who consider themselves sports people and/or marketing experts would post something and say, "I'm not going to the rally because I think it's a disgrace that WNST has attached its name to it." How the hell else do we get the word out? WBAL isn't promoting a rally. WJFK isn't promoting a rally. The Examiner isn't promoting a rally. The PressBox isn't promoting a rally. None of the TV stations are promoting the rally. Most of those people are in bed with the Orioles and are petrified to do anything like this. We are putting this event on and in order to "spread the word" and get people to hear about it, don't we have to promote it through our radio station? If we don't promote the rally we're putting together, how on earth is anyone going to find out about it?

That was the point this morning. BirdBrain didn't hear the whole show, evidently, or just decided to come up with an agenda that favored his/her position without being fair.

Now, armed with the FACTS, you can flame away if you like and I will gladly digest your thoughts and use them on the air tomorrow morning if applicable.

DF

**hurting** · 09-12-2006, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by df1570

What baffles me is how people who consider themselves sports people and/or marketing experts would post something and say, "I'm not going to the rally because I think it's a disgrace that WNST has attached its name to it." How the hell else do we get the word out? WBAL isn't promoting a rally. WJFK isn't promoting a rally. The Examiner isn't promoting a rally. The PressBox isn't promoting a rally. None of the TV stations are promoting the rally. Most of those people are in bed with the Orioles and are petrified to do anything like this. We are putting this event on and in order to "spread the word" and get people to hear about it, don't we have to promote it through our radio station? If we don't promote the rally we're putting together, how on earth is anyone going to find out about it? DF

Exactly, no-one else cares enough to put something like this together. I will be there wearing a plain black shirt, or the Free the Birds shirt if there are any for sale on gameday.

On a second topic. Drew I heard you explanation of the moon series, and I ageree that it brings back memories of the birds from the 70's (I'm 41), but I don;t think it needs to run as a 20 part series. Like the caller this morning after hearing about 3 or 4 of them, I had had enough, and now I just switch the channel when they come on. Especially now that the Raven's season has started I would rather hear the game re-hashed 50 times than more on the early years.

**RavensDomination** · 09-12-2006, 11:03 AM

Regarding WNST getting publicity or whatever out of this, who cares. They are setting it all up and doing the work so why not? It's a non-issue.

I hear a lot of "Nestor is setting up the rally by describing his love for baseball." If you people have been listening and hearing constant stories about partying with Van Halen and other meaningless crap you wouldn't be saying that.

It's ridiculous and totally unnecessary. I was all for the rally at first and was impartial to Nestor, but now its finished for me. It's pretty sad and frustrating when you want to listen to Bob Haynie and his show is cutoff to hear about Nestors pop. Why don't we use that time for people to write their own stories about past Orioles baseball memories instead of hearing the same old crap from Nestor every day? He could even read those stories since he is in love with the sound of his own voice.

How can you say "separate your feelings for Nestor" when he is sponsoring the rally? It would be like saying to a die hard Republican who opposes the war that he should separate his feelings for the Democrats and protest in DC. Never gonna happen.