by Chris Stoner | Aug 12, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
Brandon Waring was obtained last December from Cincinnati with Justin Turner, and Ryan Freel for Ramon Hernandez. The package of players brought-back to Baltimore, was put together by Wayne Krivsky, the Special Asst. to the President of Baseball Operations (Andy...
by Chris Stoner | Aug 12, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
The newly acquired Josh Bell is already producing for AA Bowie. With 3 hits in 6 at-bats last-night, Bell is now 7 for 19 (.368) in his first 6 games in the Eastern League. While Bell has been in AA all year (previously the Southern League), it is good to see him off...
by Chris Stoner | Aug 10, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
Here are four moves that I think the O’s should consider for the 2010 season. Every move has to either improve you for 2010, or better prepare the team for the long-term. 1) Make the newly acquired Josh Bell the starting 3rd-baseman, and end his switch-hitting....
by Chris Stoner | Aug 9, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
After experiencing a recent run of mediocrity, Jake Arrieta rebounded last-night with a strong start for AAA Norfolk. In 6 innings of work, Arrieta allowed 6 hits, 2 er, 0 bb’s, with 4 k’s. This moved his combined season total of innings to 121.2. In 2008,...
by Chris Stoner | Aug 8, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
Today is Saturday, August 8th, and there are 53 games left in the Orioles 2009 season. To me this what needs to be accomplished from now, through the 2009 calendar year. August 8th – October 4th1) August 17th is the last day to sign selections from 2009...
by Chris Stoner | Aug 8, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
I think the decision to place Greg Zaun on waivers, and trade him to Tampa for a player to be named could be a mistake. Obviously this was a calculated decision the O’s were making. Reports are the Orioles will save about $800k on the deal. If that money is used...
