by Patrick Dougherty | Jan 18, 2014 | Baltimore Orioles
The title is a misnomer: Chris Davis has always loved the long ball, and it’s always loved him back. In the minor leagues, Davis just couldn’t hit consistently enough to justify a Major League spot with the Rangers, who were one of the best offensive teams...
by Patrick Dougherty | Jan 11, 2014 | Baltimore Orioles
It’s not unusual to have to replace good coaches at season’s end. Other managers and other teams want capable teachers and mentors in their system, and it’s hard to fault guys for taking a promotion that moves them around the country and pays okay...
by Patrick Dougherty | Dec 31, 2013 | Baltimore Orioles
During the hot stove season, there is a lot of discussion about which teams are major players in the free agent market and who can really benefit from the big names that are out there in any given year. Since this talk is among members of the media and the public,...
by Patrick Dougherty | Dec 30, 2013 | Baltimore Orioles
As we come to the close of 2013, I’d like to share what I think are the best Orioles moments from 2013. Some of these are singular events, some are charged with emotion, and some are cumulative over the course of the year. These are the ten things that stick out...
by Patrick Dougherty | Dec 25, 2013 | Baltimore Orioles, Major League Baseball
Unlike other sports like football and basketball, each Major League Baseball stadium is unique. While there are always ninety feet to first no matter where home is, the outfield fence can be wildly different shapes, heights, and distances, making the line between home...
