Prospect Watch: Horacek, Hart, Rheault

(Discuss this article on the BSL Message Board here) Mitch Horacek – LHP The Dartmouth alumnus was selected in the 9th round of the 2013 draft and stands 6’5″ 185 lbs. As a college arm, he displays a good feel on the mound, with signs of strong...

Deals that Never Happened: Part I

This will be a series covering the deals during that Angelos era that were very close to being completed before a certain owner allegedly interfered.  However, it might very well be poor sports writing using Angelos as a convenient crutch to connect with disgruntled...

Minor League Players of the Month: June

(Discuss this article on the BSL Message Board here) Position Player of the Month: Michael Ohlman – C .356/.449/.656 (32/90) with 8 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 17 RBI, 15 BB, 24 K, 1 SB (A+) The Orioles drafted a plethora of catchers this year, but Michael Ohlman is proving...

In Ryan Flaherty We (Should) Trust

A month ago you wouldn’t have found too many people arguing that Ryan Flaherty should remain our second baseman once Brian Roberts returned from injury. Then again, you wouldn’t have found hardly anyone even arguing he should be on the big league roster. Now that...

T.J. McFarland Should Stay in the Bullpen

T.J. McFarland was a surprising addition to the Orioles roster. Many thought he might not make the club as there was seemingly a plethora of pitching depth at the beginning of the season. Of course, we all know how that usually works out. McFarland made the club and...
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