by Chris Stoner | Aug 3, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
Over the weekend, Orioles Manager Dave Trembley made comments to the effect of the team wanting to add an Ace, and another bat. The part about wanting to add an Ace, has me again thinking about the Japanese superstar Yu Darvish. Obviously MacPhail has articulated his...
by Chris Stoner | Aug 2, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
Roch Kubatko / MASN is reporting that Melvin Mora has voiced his displeasure over his playing-time to the local media:http://masnsports.com/2009/08/mora-vents.htmlIncluded in this venting is this quote from Mora:”I think I deserve more respect than what...
by Chris Stoner | Aug 1, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles start August play at 44-58 overall, and just 3-7 in their last 10 games.They are currently 28-24 at home, and 16-34 on the road. In the dog days of August, the O’s will have only 1 day off. They will face the following:August 1st –...
by Chris Stoner | Aug 1, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
With the Sherrill trade bringing back Josh Bell, and Steven Johnson, it is a good time to revise the O’s Top Prospect List. Chris Tillman will not be included due to his recent promotion to Baltimore. 1) Brian Matusz2) Brandon Snyder3) Jake Arrieta4) Josh Bell5)...
by Chris Stoner | Aug 1, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
Overall, Troy Patton has had a rough transition to AAA in 2009. As I have said numerous times, 2009 was never about results for Patton. You just wanted to see the guy be able to regularly take the ball every 5th day. His consistency and production at AA Bowie was a...
by Chris Stoner | Aug 1, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
1st-base prospect Brandon Snyder is getting hot at the right time for AAA Norfolk. Snyder dug himself a huge whole to dig out of as his OPS is still under .700, his walk to k ratio is still not great, and he has only 11 XBH’s in his 140 AAA at-bats. However,...
