by Patrick Dougherty | Mar 17, 2014 | Baltimore Orioles
After the emergence of the Orioles as a playoff contender in 2012, every fan in baseball recognized that one division stood out among the rest. The AL East, with its big-money players in New York and Boston, its moneyball pros in Tampa Bay, its all-star (in name only,...
by Gary Armida | Mar 17, 2014 | Baltimore Orioles
One of the most unpredictable aspects of a Major League Baseball team is the bullpen. Because relievers are inherently flawed pitchers who have failed as starters, performance can vary from year to year. As Spring Training starts to head into its final stretch, teams...
by Jeff Long | Mar 16, 2014 | Baltimore Orioles
Dan Duquette has shown a fairly unparalleled competency at adding players via free agency who are able to provide production at a relatively low cost. Recent examples include Nate McLouth and Miguel Gonzalez, and any number of players from this year’s free agent...
by Chris Stoner | Mar 13, 2014 | Baltimore Orioles
With the usual apologies to former Baltimore Sun Columnist (and current BaltimoreRavens.com contributor) John Eisenberg, here is another submission of my version of ‘Fact & Opinion.’You can discuss this on the BSL board here.Fact: Chris Davis had a slash line of...
by Gary Armida | Mar 13, 2014 | Baltimore Orioles, Major League Baseball
The franchise has become the model of Major League Baseball. While the Oakland A’s three year run has received its fair share of deserved attention, it has been the Tampa Bay Rays who have been the most successful small market team in the sport. Since the start of the...
by Patrick Dougherty | Mar 12, 2014 | Baltimore Orioles
In 2010, Brian Matusz had the kind of rookie season that gets people excited. With a 4.30 ERA and promising K/BB numbers, it was easy for fans and front officer staff members alike to get stars in their eyes. Maybe the Orioles had finally hit gold with the fourth...
