Real O's fans don't migrate

To Greg Swanner, who lambasted the Orioles for not having team members at Brooks Robinson's appreciation night (Readers respond, Nov. 2): Perhaps they should have sent some players, but according to accounts I've read, it was a beautiful evening and tribute to a great man, and the team was a co-sponsor of the event. I worshiped Brooks as a kid, and I've chatted with him on an airline flight when no one around us seemed to know who he was. I've met Jim Palmer on occasions and still delight in his color commentary on the games. The Orioles still reach out to families and all fans with lots of promotions and special events. My son loves going to Dugout Club games.

Mr. Swanner, you seem to be the epitome of a glass-is-half-empty kind of guy. Instead of the Orioles moving to Indianapolis, as you suggest, how about if you and your girlfriend move, to Boston, Pittsburgh or Indianapolis, take your pick? Do not show up at Camden Yards chanting "Let's Go Red Sox." You are a shameful excuse for a Baltimorean, and we don't need your kind here.Matt Beverungen, Ellicott City

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