by Chris Stoner | Jul 25, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
In March of 2009, I called for the O’s to win between 72-77 games. The range was based on not knowing when Wieters would be recalled, and not sure how fast (or if) the Orioles would promote Bergesen, Hernandez, Reimold, Tillman, and Arrieta. All season-long, I...
by Chris Stoner | Jul 25, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
Jake Arrieta is going through some recent adversity for AAA Norfolk. Last-night, he made his 3 consecutive start that was under 6 innings of work, and 3 consecutive start with at-least 3 walks. In 4 innings of work, he allowed 6 hits, 3 er, 3 bb’s, with 5...
by Chris Stoner | Jul 25, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles lost 3-1 in Boston last night, when a late-rally fell short. While dissapointed that the O’s were not able to squeeze across two or more runs against Papelbon in the 9th; I was happy to see some of the Oriole youth step-up for the...
by Chris Stoner | Jul 24, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
The 41-53 Baltimore Orioles head to Boston to face the 55-39 Boston RedSox over the weekend.After being swept in NY, the O’s have lost 3 games in a row, and seen their road-record fall to 15-32.Boston has lost 5 games in a row, to fall 2.5 games behind NY. At...
by Chris Stoner | Jul 23, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
Chris Tillman was roughed-up a bit tonight for AAA Norfolk. In 3.2 innings of work, Tillman allowed 6 hits, 4 er, 4 bb’s, 1 homer, with 4 k’s. In his 84 pitches, he threw only 45 strikes. It was a rough-enough outing that I am sure it will give the...
by Chris Stoner | Jul 23, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
Lately, there has been a lot of local discussion lately that Brian Roberts (and a perceived lack of effort) is one of the problems facing the Baltimore Orioles.I see this conjection and discussion about Roberts as a total non-issue.He has a career .772 OPS, and is at...
