Baltimore Orioles Baseball
Riddle me this…
The Orioles announced today that they had signed 37year-old Chris Gomez to a minor league, non-guaranteed contract.http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/baseball/bal-orioles109,0,556566.storyThis is the type of move that will be deemed by nearly all as of...
Baltimore Orioles – From 68 Wins to World Championship Contention within 3 years
How do the Orioles go from 68 Wins to World Championship Contention within 3 years? To me, I had believed the start of that was having a 2009 team that was capable of winning 85 games… with realistic aspirations of 2010 contention.The O's have decided to continue to...
If Roberts to the White Sox gathers legs…
Then I believe the trade should be Roberts for Baltimore's own Gavin Floyd, Getz, and either Lillibridge or Broadway (and honestly maybe both) with the WS getting a two day window to work on an extension.Getz is not some uber prospect, and both Lillibridge and...
Olson and Liz – Their best starts of 2008
Not enough talk about these two in my opinion. They had rough 2008 seasons… oh-well, that happens… they also showed some flashes, and gained experience… I think people have gone too far to the other-side, writing them off, as if there is no upside there. I look for...
Hello Japan!
On Tuesday, the Orioles signed Koji Uehara.This is a relatively notable signing, because it is the first foray into Asia for the Baltimore Orioles.The O’s obvious lack of presence in Asia has been noticeable for years.Credit President of Baseball Operations Andy...
Wieters Year 1 – What do you expect?
At a minimum Wieters should be our starting catcher by Mid-April, after spending the same 15 days in the minors that Longoria did to start 2008. It is possible that the O's could decide that is no longer a concern for them, and that Wieters is our Opening Day catcher…...
Adam Jones Year 2, What do you expect?
2008 - 132 Games, 477 at-bats, 129 hits, 21 doubles, 7 triples, 9 homers, 57 RBI, 61 runs, 108 k's, 23 walks, 10 steals, 711 OPS (660 vs LHP, 728 vs RHP)2007 AAA - 101 Games, 420 at-bats, 132 hits, 27 doubles, 6 triples, 25 homers, 84 RBI, 75 runs, 106 k's, 36 walks,...
Thoughts on some of the O’s Top Young Players / Prospects
Rowell - Rowell has had 922 Professional at-bats… the goal should be 250 at-bats at Frederick through June 2009, 200 at-bats at Bowie through August 2009, 150 at-bats next Winter in the Dominican… 250 at-bats at Bowie through June 2010… Major League Debut July 2010, a...