Baltimore Orioles Baseball
2012 Bullpen based on existing internal options only
There are far bigger concerns with the Baltimore Orioles than their bullpen, but it is certainly an issue which receives a lot of attention each year. It is my belief that any discussion of a Major League bullpen has to begin with the rotation in-front of them. If the...
Thinking back to 9/11 & the O’s Box Office
Growing-up, I remember always hearing adults say they remembered in vivid detail where they were when President Kennedy was killed. When those adults recounted their stories and personal reflections, you could see on their faces the immediate recollection of pain and...
O’s GM Search
I've previously written about the O's Front Office, and the presumptive search for a replacement for Andy MacPhail as Baltimore's President of Baseball Operations. The most recent piece being from August 20th (https://baltimoresportsandlife.com/?p=2763) with commentary...
Wieters finishing strong
Just under two weeks ago, I wrote a post (https://baltimoresportsandlife.com/?p=2766) outlining some basic goals for some O's players during the last 25% of the year. I commented on the O's young Catcher, stating: "Among all Catchers, Wieters is 5th overall in Wins...
There is no blood on the O’s hands
Mike Flanagan's death was a horrible tragedy for his friends, his family, and a community that loved him. If one of the measures of a man is the company they keep, then the outpouring of loss and touching eulogies from the people that knew him best speaks volumes....
Basic Goals for the last 25% of Another Horrible Year
With 3 runs in the bottom of the 12th, the Los Angeles Angels defeated Baltimore 9-8. The loss dropped the Orioles to a remarkable 29 games under .500 at 47-76. With 123 games in the books, this season has long been over. Officially though, there are another 39 games...
Not excited about the Brian Cashman rumors
Yesterday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today sent out a tweet stating that Brian Cashman is a very strong candidate to replace Hendry in Chicago, but that the Orioles were also a possibility. I don't see why what he has done in New York would make him a prime candidate...
O’s Quick Hits: Matusz, Guthrie, Davis, Reimold, Jones
The signings of Bundy, Esposito, and Delmonico made for a big day yesterday for the Baltimore Orioles. Let's discuss some topics of note for today. Topic 1) Matusz returns As important as it was for the O's to get Bundy signed, it is of equal importance that Brian...