Baltimore Orioles Baseball
OF Ronnie Welty, RHP Julio Rodriguez Scouting Reports
The Orioles and Phillies swapped minor leaguers today. The Orioles shipped out OF Ronnie Welty for RHP Julio Rodriguez. While this is mostly an organizational depth move for both sides, I think it works well for all parties involved. I have seen both players before...
Delivery and Pop Time Significance
We often hear coaches and players talk about delivery time to the plate. Fans complain about how a runner was able to conjure up such a strong jump for a stolen base. In reality, baseball is just like any other job in the world. Players and coaches are constantly...
Bird Talk – Episode 20
In this episode of Bird Talk the guys talk about the World Baseball Classic a little before getting into a little debate about the role of the closer. They talk about the injury Baltimore Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis is currently dealing with, get into several...
Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Strategy: A BSL Case Study
I have always found fantasy baseball, and the strategies used for drafting a team to be really interesting. My goal in this post is to walk through a recent draft and highlight the differing draft strategies people used and how they viewed the draft as it progressed....
Reviewing RHP Zach Clark
The Orioles added RHP Zach Clark to the 40-man roster this offseason. Similar to Michael Belfiore, whom I touched on here, Clark could potentially help the Orioles at some point this season. The 29 year old has done his time in the minors and was finally given a...
The Importance of the World Baseball Classic
The World Baseball Classic (WBC) is a very good thing for the game of baseball. It's more than just a good event for fans of all the teams, and in all of the participating countries. It's a testament to the growth of baseball in new areas. Of course, the added...
Bird Talk – Episode 19
On this episode of Bird Talk the guys give their thoughts about the World Baseball Classic, go over the roster cuts and spring training for the Baltimore Orioles, and talk to Jim Hunter from the MASN T.V. broadcast booth about the team and his experience covering...
Orioles Minor League Park Factors
If you're a fan of major league baseball, you understand the major differences between some of the major league parks. You know that Petco Park in San Diego is a massive pitcher's park, while Coors Field in Denver is a great park for hitters. Differences in park...