by Chris Stoner | Apr 27, 2010 | Baltimore Orioles
As I wrote yesterday when he was promoted, while I hated seeing the O’s leave Spring Training in 2009 with Alfredo Simon as part of the rotation, I was happy to see he was coming back to Baltimore to join the pen here in 2010.Even though I felt he was miscast as...
by Chris Stoner | Apr 27, 2010 | Baltimore Orioles
Two years ago, I was openly very irritated by the arrival of Alberto Castillo to the Oriole bullpen. I saw a guy that was 32 years-old, had reached High A ball in 1998 and was in independent leagues for the following decade. I could read his stats, and see that he had...
by Chris Stoner | Apr 26, 2010 | Baltimore Orioles
As suggested in this blog last-week, the Orioles will be promoting Alfredo Simon to join the bullpen prior to beginning their series with the New York Yankees tomorrow. While I am still disturbed that Simon opened the 2009 season as the O’s 3rd starter, I feel...
by Chris Stoner | Apr 26, 2010 | Baltimore Orioles
Troy Patton was rocked tonight for AAA Norfolk. In 6.1 innings, Patton allowed 10 hits, 7 er, 2 walks, and 3 homers. With the loss Patton falls to 1-3, with a 8.00 era. I am sure it was disappointing for Patton, as he was coming off a strong 6 inning, 2 run outing his...
by Chris Stoner | Apr 25, 2010 | Baltimore Metro, Baltimore Orioles
Nestor Aparicio, Owner of WNST 1570 is for the third-time planning a ‘Free the Birds’ promotion.Mr. Aparicio believes this pathetic start of a season for the Baltimore Orioles, is just further justification for his rationale. If you take Aparicio at...
by Chris Stoner | Apr 24, 2010 | Baltimore Orioles
Jake Arrieta is dealing again tonight for AAA Norfolk. In 7 innings of work, Arrieta has allowed 2 hits, 0 er, 1 bb, with 11 k’s. His era now stands at 0.36, as he has allowed just 1 er in his first 25 innings of work. In those 25 innings, he has let up 13 hits,...
