by Jeff Long | Jan 19, 2014 | Baltimore Orioles
Grant Balfour’s deal with the Orioles falling through was the talk of the offseason at one point, but seems a distant memory by now. Despite saying his shoulder was 100% healthy, Balfour has yet to agree to terms with another club, and MLBTR mentioned earlier...
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 Jeff Long | Jan 15, 2014 | Baltimore Orioles
Today the Orioles signed Alfredo Aceves to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training. The details of the deal, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today mean that Aceves would make $1.2 Million guaranteed if he makes the opening day roster, with the...
by Gary Armida | Jan 14, 2014 | Baltimore Orioles
It is a move that likely sums up just about every Orioles fan’s feelings about this winter. With teams spending their newfound television money and free agents getting paid quite handsomely, the Orioles announced the signing of oft-troubled, oft-allergic to getting on...
by Gary Armida | Jan 12, 2014 | Baltimore Orioles, Major League Baseball
The inevitable finally became official when arbitrator Frederic Horowitz ruled that Alex Rodriguez be suspended for 162 games. While Rodriguez did see a reduction in games suspended, this suspension will cost him all of 2014 and $26 million. The sideshow that became...
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...
