by Chris Stoner | Apr 13, 2012 | Baltimore Orioles
The 3-3 Baltimore Orioles being their first road-trip of the year, with a visit North of the boarder, to face the 4-2 Toronto Blue Jays. 1) The O’s were 30-51 on the road last year, and 28-44 overall against the American League East. Baltimore managed just 6...
by Chris Stoner | Apr 10, 2012 | Baltimore Orioles
One of the more interesting moves the Baltimore Orioles made this Winter, was the addition of Taiwanese lefty Chen Wei-yen. The 26 year old Chen is known as a power arm, whose velocity dipped in ’11, as he dealt with a leg injury. In ’11, Chen was 8-10, with a 2.68...
by Chris Stoner | Apr 9, 2012 | Baltimore Orioles
Tonight, the 3-0 Baltimore Orioles begin a home series with the 0-3 New York Yankees. Here are some things I’ll be looking for: 1) Obviously the O’s starting pitching was outstanding in the Opening Series against Minnesota. Brian Matusz worked hard during...
by Chris Stoner | Apr 2, 2012 | Baltimore Orioles
Most people are anticipating about 70 wins for the Orioles in 2012. I’m slightly more optimistic than most, with my 74-88 projection. Baltimore has not reached the 70 win plateau since ’06, nor been at or above .500 since ’97. Due to that, it is understandable...
by Chris Stoner | Mar 31, 2012 | Baltimore Orioles
It is not official, but I believe the Orioles Opening Day roster will be: Arrieta, Chen, Hammel, Hunter, Matusz Johnson, Lindstrom, Gregg, Strop, Ayala, Wada, Patton Markakis RF Reimold LF Jones CF Wieters C Reynolds 3rd Hardy SS Davis 1st Betemit DH Andino 2nd...
by Chris Stoner | Mar 29, 2012 | Baltimore Orioles
As Spring Training ends, and the Baltimore Orioles prepare to begin their 2012 season next Friday, here are some of the questions and thoughts I have. Question 1: Going into ’11, we polled 19 writers and analysts on their projected record for the O’s. The average pick...
