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How Yankees Spend ARod Savings Impacts AL East Race
The inevitable finally became official when arbitrator Frederic Horowitz ruled that Alex Rodriguez be suspended for 162 games. While Rodriguez did see a reduction in games suspended, this suspension will cost him all of 2014 and $26 million. The sideshow that became...
Orioles Off-Season Coaching Additions
It's not unusual to have to replace good coaches at season's end. Other managers and other teams want capable teachers and mentors in their system, and it's hard to fault guys for taking a promotion that moves them around the country and pays okay too. This offseason,...
Orioles Pitchers and Catchers Reporting in a Month
In a little over a Month (February 13th), Pitchers and Catchers will report for the Baltimore Orioles. Judging by the actions and comments of the Orioles leadership, major changes to the current composition of the roster seem unlikely.(You can discuss this article on...
The World Outside Of Baltimore: Rodriguez, Price, Defense
With the Hall of Fame voting finally easing its way off the trending screens, the focus can return to teams preparing for the 2014 season. While the Orioles have been quite quiet this winter, the rest of the division, particularly the Yankees, has been doing some...
The Hall of Fame Quagmire and My Hypothetical Ballot
The Baseball Hall of Fame has a problem, a complicated one at that. The most important function of the Hall of Fame is to honor the best players that have ever lived with enshrinement in their museum. This is something that they have always left to the Baseball...
Mussina Passes Every Hall of Fame Evaluation Method
Mike Mussina’s candidacy for the Baseball Hall of Fame feels quite similar to that of Tim Raines. Like Raines, Mussina was overshadowed by baseball royalty during his 18 year career. Raines played second fiddle to Rickey Henderson for the majority of his career....
Kevin Gausman’s Long Ball Struggles
Kevin Gausman was a bit of an enigma last season. The top prospect started the season in Double-A Bowie, but spent more time in the major leagues than at any other level. In AA Gasuman put up a 3.11 ERA over 46.1 IP, more than earning his promotion to Triple-A. There...
Zach Britton’s Elite Skill And Value To Orioles
The Orioles are in a strange position. They’ve had success over the past two years, including a playoff appearance. With a powerful offense and an elite defense, they seem like they are heading towards a period of being legitimate contenders. The problem is, even with...