It's still hard to believe there's an audience for this newsletter. I'm so thankful that there is, and hope to continue to grow along with the audience in Year Two.
Just wanted to say thank you for the newsletter as an Oriole fan in the UK I really enjoy the stories about the affiliates as they are not really covered elsewhere although Rich D does try to give coverage on results etc. Really enjoy the in depth look at how the coaches are trying to improve players but while natural ability is important you realise how much is in the players own heads if that makes sense.
Thanks for the note, Malcolm. It’s been a lot of fun finding the stories down there that I have been able to dig up, and look forward to another year of it!
And thanks for all the great long-form writing about the O’s. I like the player deep-dives, and the overall team analysis that’s not afraid to dig into analytics while remembering there are human elements too. I liked your writing with The Sun, and I’m happy to have found you here on Substack.
Hi Jon
Just wanted to say thank you for the newsletter as an Oriole fan in the UK I really enjoy the stories about the affiliates as they are not really covered elsewhere although Rich D does try to give coverage on results etc. Really enjoy the in depth look at how the coaches are trying to improve players but while natural ability is important you realise how much is in the players own heads if that makes sense.
Keep up the good work..
Thanks for the note, Malcolm. It’s been a lot of fun finding the stories down there that I have been able to dig up, and look forward to another year of it!
Jon, congrats on your first year!
And thanks for all the great long-form writing about the O’s. I like the player deep-dives, and the overall team analysis that’s not afraid to dig into analytics while remembering there are human elements too. I liked your writing with The Sun, and I’m happy to have found you here on Substack.
Happy New Year to you and the family!
Thanks a lot, Ferg. It's been a fun ride, and part of it has been finding a balance of writing all those types of stories. Here's to another year!