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Baltimore Orioles---Hot Stove Preview
paullebowitz.com — The Baltimore Orioles are not in as bad a shape as they've been in forever. They've got a lot of young pitching on the way and things could be far, far worse with their lineup, now infused with spry bats Matt Wieters, Nick Markakis and Adam Jones. They're not a wasteland for players to get paid now. (more) Baltimore Orioles---Hot Stove Preview
Breakfast Links: ROY Reactions
Breakfast Links: ROY Reactions
mlbnotebook.com — Some linkage revolving around yesterday's Rookie of the Year results from yesterday: Adam J. Morris at Lone Star Ball is disappointed that Elvis Andrus didn't win, but believes Andrew Bailey was a worthwhile choice. Over at Raise the Jolly Roger , Brian cannot understand why Andrew ... (more) Breakfast Links: ROY Reactions

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Dewan: Did Adam Jones and Torii Hunter deserve Gold Gloves?
O’s Save Some Money On Adam Jones
O’s Save Some Money On Adam Jones
camdencrazies.com — A Super-Two is a player qualifies for salary arbitration after their second year in the big leagues as opposed to after their third (as is the usual circumstance). From Cot’s Baseball Contracts : “The top 17 percent of players with at least 2 but less than 3 years of Major ... (more) O’s Save Some Money On Adam Jones
Assorted Links
Assorted Links
beyondtheboxscore.com — The high inside fastball is most effective when thrown after another fastball , and other interesting findings from Nick. I wonder about his conclusion that pitchers are worried about throwing a ball on 3-0. Isn't that the best strategy sometimes? The Super-Two tiebreaker is service time in ... (more) Assorted Links
O's Jones surprised, thrilled to win Gold Glove
O's Jones surprised, thrilled to win Gold Glove
baltimoresun.com — Orioles center fielder Adam Jones robs the Indians' Shin-Soo Choo of a ninth-inning home run on Aug. 29. Jones' Gold Glove was the first won by an Oriole since Mike Mussina in 1999. (Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd Fox / August 29, 2009) (more) O's Jones surprised, thrilled to win Gold Glove
Cubs' Fontenot snags final arbitration spot
Cubs' Fontenot snags final arbitration spot
cbc.ca — Chicago Cubs infielder Mike Fontenot earned the last arbitration spot for players with between two and three years of major-league service, beating out Baltimore centre-fielder Adam Jones and Cincinnati pitcher Micah Owings on a tiebreaker. (more) Cubs' Fontenot snags final arbitration spot
Orioles Rumors: Bedard, Third Base, Adam Jones
mlbtraderumors.com — Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun has the buzz on the Orioles... President Andy MacPhail said he can't see himself trading a young, talented player for a short-term (one or two-year) fix. He left open the possibility of trading a young player ... (more) Orioles Rumors: Bedard, Third Base, Adam Jones
Jones Is A Gold Glover
baltimoresportsreport.com — Earlier this week Roch Kubatko reported that it looked as though Adam Jones would be winning an AL Gold Glove for his outfield performance. Today at 3 PM it became official . “Is anyone surprised that Jones and Paul Blair are the only Orioles outfielders to receive a Gold Glove (Blair ... (more) Jones Is A Gold Glover
The Jones Gold Glove thing
ussmariner.com — So supposedly Adam Jones’ brother leaked that Jones won a Gold Glove. This is already being reported as coming over Franklin Gutierrez and a grave injustice and so forth… but it’s not, not yet, and I’m not sure why ... (more) The Jones Gold Glove thing
Polanco Wins Gold Glove
detroittigertales.com — Placido Polanco was named the Gold Glove award winner among American League second basemen by managers and coaches today. The Gold Glove awards are often based on reputation more than merit but in Polanco's case, they made a reasonable choice. There ... (more) Polanco Wins Gold Glove
Super Two Tie-breaker
Super Two Tie-breaker
baseballmusings.com — I didn’t know they had tie-breakers to limit the number of super twos , players with less than three years of service who are still arbitration eligible: Chicago Cubs infielder Mike Fontenot earned the last arbitration spot for players with between two and three years of major-league ... (more) Super Two Tie-breaker
Jeter, Ichiro, Longoria among Gold Glove Winners
Jeter, Ichiro, Longoria among Gold Glove Winners
digitalsportsdaily.com — The American League Gold Glove Award Winners for the American League were announced Wednesay. First time award winners are Mark Buehrle (AL P), Evan Longoria (AL 3B), and Adam Jones (AL OF). Winners are selected by Major League coaches and managers prior to the conclusion of the ... (more) Jeter, Ichiro, Longoria among Gold Glove Winners
To hell with your UZR!
To hell with your UZR!
itsaboutthemoney.net — The Gold Gloves for AL OF were handed to Torii Hunter (his 9th), Ichiro (also his 9th) and Adam Jones (his 1st). Voters have no use for UZR, it seems. Let's just say that without even a word describing what he was linking to, @robneyer tweeted a link to this (more) To hell with your UZR!
Baseball America 3 Years On, #1-3
Baseball America 3 Years On, #1-3
seattlesportsinsider.com —   Like having a catch with your sista "When it comes to prospects, no one looks into that crystal ball better than the people at Baseball America.  The Prospect Handbook is their crowning achievement."  -- Billy Beane. If ... (more) Baseball America 3 Years On, #1-3
Clutchiest Orioles of 2009
Clutchiest Orioles of 2009
camdencrazies.com — Following up on my post yesterday about the 2009 MLB Clutch Performer of the Year, I thought I’d take a look at how the Orioles fared in the clutch. Overall, the O’s were less than stellar with a -2.54 clutch rating (”a measurement of how much better or worse a player does ... (more) Clutchiest Orioles of 2009
Breaking News? Adam Jones Wins Gold Glove?
Breaking News? Adam Jones Wins Gold Glove?
camdencrazies.com — Congratulations to Adam Jones for picking up his first Gold Glove this year (if the message on MySpace from Jonathan Jones, his older brother, is accurate; hat-tip to jerios55 at OriolesHangout for the link). “This Guy” wrote: “is happy 4 my lil bro Adam Jones; He just ... (more) Breaking News? Adam Jones Wins Gold Glove?
Breaking News? Adam Jones Wins Gold Glove?
camdencrazies.com — Congratulations to Adam Jones for picking up his first Gold Glove this year (if the message on MySpace from Jonathan Jones, his older brother, is accurate; hat-tip to jerios55 at OriolesHangout for the link). “This Guy” wrote: “is ... (more) Breaking News? Adam Jones Wins Gold Glove?