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Around the Minors Pitcher’s Edition – 6/22/2016
Taking a different approach to this week's article, as the previous "Around the Minors" have been statistical heavy and included hitters and pitchers. I've had a chance to view more players and have some scouting/observation notes on pitchers during the 2016 season....
Orioles Draft Picks to Watch
With the draft in the books, the Baltimore Orioles now hope that the class of 2016 can breathe some new life into the farm system. Though far from perfect, this year’s class did address a few needst.In considering both player potential and the organization’s...
Chris Davis Named Race Ambassador For The Casey Cares Foundation 5K Run/Walk At OPACY
Orioles first baseman CHRIS DAVIS will serve as race ambassador for the seventh annual Casey Cares 5K Run/Walk at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday, August 6, as the Orioles and OriolesREACH once again partner with the Casey Cares Foundation to host the race.“We...
The Orioles Are In 1st Place & I’m Conflicted
Memories of the ineptitude of the Baltimore Orioles during 1998-2011 are not that distant. Rationally, one knows only one team can the World Championship each year. There is an understanding that what you want is a team which goes into seasons annually having a...
So You Have Been Drafted, What’s Next?
Once the MLB concludes the amateur player draft, it's time for the teams and players to get down and dirty with a contract. This process includes signing bonuses and minor league contracts. Once the contract is signed, it's off to Sarasota, Florida for many of the...
Could/Should The Orioles Have Made Shields Swap?
A major pitching chip was cashed in as the San Diego Padres flipped James Shields -- and potentially somewhere around $30 million -- to the Chicago White Sox for pitcher Erik Johnson and prospect infielder Fernando Tatis Jr.Shields has been talked about frequently in...
Around the Minors – 6/4/2016
The Baltimore Orioles and minor league games are at the half way point. Here is recapping the latest action around the system. Overall, as an organization, Baltimore's minor league teams have won a total of 96 games thus far (3rd worst overall). However, they have hit...
Are the Orioles in a no win situation with Trumbo?
This past off-season, the Baltimore Orioles acquired Mark Trumbo from Seattle in a move that was essentially a salary dump by the Mariners. The Orioles had been rumored to be going after Trumbo several times over the years and they finally got their man. While the...