Baltimore Orioles Baseball
Minimum to be accomplished & calendar of events
Today is Saturday, August 8th, and there are 53 games left in the Orioles 2009 season. To me this what needs to be accomplished from now, through the 2009 calendar year. August 8th - October 4th1) August 17th is the last day to sign selections from 2009 First-Year...
A classy mistake?
I think the decision to place Greg Zaun on waivers, and trade him to Tampa for a player to be named could be a mistake. Obviously this was a calculated decision the O's were making. Reports are the Orioles will save about $800k on the deal. If that money is used to...
Brandon Erbe pitches 8 no-hit innings for AA Bowie
Right-hander Brandon Erbe pitched 8 no-hit innings for AA Bowie last-night. In those 8 scoreless innings of work, Erbe allowed 3 walks, with 5 k's. Erbe was out of action from April 29th through July 12th, but this has been somewhat of a break-through season for Erbe....
A very strong debut for Brian Matusz
2008 1st-round pick Brian Matusz made his Major League debut tonight for the Baltimore Orioles in Detroit. Over 5 innings, Matusz allowed 6 hits, 1 er, 3 bb's, with 5 k's. He gave way to Chris Ray in the 6th, and has been staked to a 7-1 lead, and should receive his...
Losing is never enjoyable, but watching youth is
The Baltimore Orioles lost last night 6-5 in Detroit. After scoring 5 runs in the top of the 1st, the O's were held scoreless for the remainder of the game. Watching the game slip away, and the Orioles lose was not enjoyable; but watching their youth was. There was...
What can be done about the Boston and NY crowds at OPACY?
To me, the most obvious thing that can be done to reduce the amount of Boston and NY fans at OPACY, is to have a better Oriole product on the field.In that regard, I honestly feel 2009 will be the beginning of the end of the RedSox and Yankee crowds.I do not believe...
Another look at Yu Darvish & other FA & Rotation thoughts
Over the weekend, Orioles Manager Dave Trembley made comments to the effect of the team wanting to add an Ace, and another bat. The part about wanting to add an Ace, has me again thinking about the Japanese superstar Yu Darvish. Obviously MacPhail has articulated his...
MASN reports that Mora vents to the press over playing-time
Roch Kubatko / MASN is reporting that Melvin Mora has voiced his displeasure over his playing-time to the local media:http://masnsports.com/2009/08/mora-vents.htmlIncluded in this venting is this quote from Mora:"I think I deserve more respect than what I'm getting...