I will be assiduously praying for my Orioles to turn their recent fate around while they are off on their current road trip. There are many reasons why: They are our hometown team, we know they have talent, and they have their leader back in Miguel Tejada.

Most importantly, though, is that I do not want to see the anonymous "bags" over fans' heads as optional clothing accoutrements when they return to Camden Yards.

Patrick R. Lynch, Baltimore