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- These have been some very dark days for the fans of the Baltimore Orioles. Since 1998 not only has the franchise not made the playoffs, but they also haven't finished over .500. This streak of awful baseball has taken what used to be a great baseball town and turned it into a passive fan base. The good news is there might be some light at the end of tunnel and one of the reasons for that is their two time All-Star stud catcher Matt Wieters.
Wieters was the 5th pick in the draft out of Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech holds a special place in Matt's heart not only for his baseball career there but also because that is where he met his wife Maria. Before the 2009 season the couple married when Matt was only 22. Together the couple is actively involved in a campaign alongside the mayor of Baltimore to help combat animal cruelty. Matt was photographed with both his dog Millie and his cat Omaha (gotta be named after the college world series home right?) showing tough men of Baltimore and their softer side with pets.
In spring training of 2011 Maria was involved in a terrible accident. While driving, a motorcycle tried to pass Maria and the two ended up colliding. The motorcyclist, despite wearing a helmet, was killed in the accident. Maria was not cited for the accident but still as anyone can imagine was understandably extremely shaken up about the incident.
7.30.2012
Bill,Thanks for the comment.I like SI a lot, and I laergly agree with their assessment. I just don't think the cupboard is as bare as they suggest. That is cool what you mentioned about Wieters, but it adds to my surprise that he didn't warrant a mention this time around.-Matt
9.6.2012
My husband (aged 74) and I (aged 71) were driving from Pinecrest,CA to Modesto (my hometown) when a motorcyclist merged onto HWY 108. It was a small cycle. I moved into the passing lane and gave him plenty of room. He started flashing his lights so I pulled over. His outrage at me for passing him was unbelievable. He started swearing at me, kicking the tires; my husband a Vietnam war vet said "Let it go"
I don't know the details of your accident. But savvy cyclists know they are at a disadvantage; the ones who are irresponsible are vulnerable to their own mistakes.
Janet Kirk
I like your charitable efforts for abused animals!
9.14.2012
Matt and Maria Wieters are so so sweet!!! I love them both very much!!!!