by Chris Stoner | Jan 9, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
The Orioles announced today that they had signed 37year-old Chris Gomez to a minor league, non-guaranteed contract.http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/baseball/bal-orioles109,0,556566.storyThis is the type of move that will be deemed by nearly all as of...
by Chris Stoner | Jan 9, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
How do the Orioles go from 68 Wins to World Championship Contention within 3 years? To me, I had believed the start of that was having a 2009 team that was capable of winning 85 games… with realistic aspirations of 2010 contention.The O’s have decided to...
by Chris Stoner | Jan 8, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
Then I believe the trade should be Roberts for Baltimore’s own Gavin Floyd, Getz, and either Lillibridge or Broadway (and honestly maybe both) with the WS getting a two day window to work on an extension.Getz is not some uber prospect, and both Lillibridge and...
by Chris Stoner | Jan 8, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
Not enough talk about these two in my opinion. They had rough 2008 seasons… oh-well, that happens… they also showed some flashes, and gained experience… I think people have gone too far to the other-side, writing them off, as if there is no upside there. I look for...
by Chris Stoner | Jan 8, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
On Tuesday, the Orioles signed Koji Uehara.This is a relatively notable signing, because it is the first foray into Asia for the Baltimore Orioles.The O’s obvious lack of presence in Asia has been noticeable for years.Credit President of Baseball Operations Andy...
by Chris Stoner | Jan 7, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles
At a minimum Wieters should be our starting catcher by Mid-April, after spending the same 15 days in the minors that Longoria did to start 2008. It is possible that the O’s could decide that is no longer a concern for them, and that Wieters is our Opening Day...
