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2009 O’s Retrospective: Guillermo Rodriguez
camdencrazies.com — In part twenty-two of my almost 50 part series “Better Know An Oriole” (otherwise known as 2009 Orioles Retrospective), I take a look at fourth-string catcher Guillermo Rodriguez… THE FIGHTIN’ GUY YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF! Rodriguez is a 31 year-old catcher that ... (more) 2009 O’s Retrospective: Guillermo Rodriguez
Third-Base Options For The O’s In 2010
camdencrazies.com — With Melvin Mora’s time in Baltimore over, the O’s have a spot open at third-base next year. Despite his impressive showing in the AFL thus far, top prospect Josh Bell probably needs at least part of another season in the minors before he’s ready. With Ty Wigginton being an ... (more) Third-Base Options For The O’s In 2010

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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?
Long May You Run, Melvin Mora
camdenchat.com — More photos » by Gail Burton - AP (AP Photo/Gail Burton) Browse more photos » Contrary to many of my perhaps-forgotten comments ... (more) Long May You Run, Melvin Mora
JJ Hardy No Longer A Potential O’s Acquisition
camdencrazies.com — I discussed the possibility of the Orioles trading for JJ Hardy previously , and it looks like that potential move is off the table now as the Brewers have dealt him to the Twins for outfielder Carlos Gomez. Is that an offer the O’s could have or should have beaten? Quoting what I ... (more) JJ Hardy No Longer A Potential O’s Acquisition
Reviewing Pre-Season Predicted Standings
camdencrazies.com — The baseball season has ended, so it’s time to look back at how badly my pre-season predictions went. Making guesses about the future is hard: I got 3 out of the 4 AL playoff teams correct (though I had the Sox with the AL East title and the Yanks as the WIld Card team), but only 1 of the ... (more) Reviewing Pre-Season Predicted Standings
Baltimore Oriole Fans File for Free Agency
Baltimore Oriole Fans File for Free Agency
realfakesports.com — With the conclusion of the World Series, players with expired contracts were eligible to file for free agency. The list of free agents consists of some big names, including Jason Bay, Matt Holliday and John Lackey, as well as several others. The Baltimore Oriole fan base has also decided to try ... (more) Baltimore Oriole Fans File for Free Agency
Guthrie = Lackey?
Guthrie = Lackey?
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — In a column this morning, MASN sports writer Steve Melewski weighed in on the top starting pitcher in the free agent class of 2010, John Lackey. Melewski feels that Lackey is going to get a huge contract–which he is–but does not feel that he will be worth it for the Baltimore Orioles, even ... (more) Guthrie = Lackey?
Top 10 prospects for 2010: Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles
Top 10 prospects for 2010: Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles
hardballtimes.com — Get 2010's top 10 MLB prospects for Tampa Bay and Baltimore. Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times . (more) Top 10 prospects for 2010: Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore ...
The Many Faces Of Jayson Werth
The Many Faces Of Jayson Werth
americaswhiteboy.blogspot.com — The season is officially over and I have been sitting on something for a few weeks. I have read numerous amounts of tweets on Twitter about how Jayson Werth looks like Edge from the WWE. It got me wondering, has it always looked like that or could this soul-patch, long hair look be something ... (more) The Many Faces Of Jayson Werth
Man pleads guilty to stealing Ripken monument
sports.yahoo.com — BALTIMORE (AP)—One of four young men accused of stealing a monument to Baltimore Orioles great Cal Ripken has pleaded guilty to theft. Baltimore prosecutors say 19-year-old Jason Stoneburner of Essex received a two-year suspended jail term Wednesday ... (more) Man pleads guilty to stealing Ripken monument
Mets were interested in Fiorentino once before..
Mets were interested in Fiorentino once before..
metsfever.blogspot.com — Outfielder Jeff Fiorentino has opted for free agency instead of accepting assignment, in looking at his baseball reference page he looks like another Jesus Feliciano type of AAAA player. But Fiorentino was much more then that, in 2005 he was the #3 prospect in the Orioles system, he was 22 ... (more) Mets were interested in Fiorentino once before..
2009 O’s Retrospective: Cesar Izturis
2009 O’s Retrospective: Cesar Izturis
camdencrazies.com — In part twenty-one of my almost 50 part series “Better Know An Oriole” (otherwise known as 2009 Orioles Retrospective), I take a look at shortstop Cesar Izturis… THE FIGHTIN’ GOLD GLOVER! The Orioles 2008 shortstop situation was a disaster, and so to solidify the ... (more) 2009 O’s Retrospective: Cesar Izturis
Aroldis Chapman in Baltimore?
oriolepost.com — Nice Clip of Chapman. Orioles fans can always have hope in the winter, before Angelos wrecks things again. (more) Aroldis Chapman in Baltimore?
Morning Notes: Chapman, Orioles, Floyd, Astros
Morning Notes: Chapman, Orioles, Floyd, Astros
mlbnotebook.com — According to the Detroit Free Press, the Tigers are still interested in Cuban super-prospect Aroldis Chapman, but it reamins unclear if the team has the money to get into a bidding war with the Red Sox and Yankees. After breaking down the clutchest players of 2009 for the whole MLB, Daniel ... ... (more) Morning Notes: Chapman, Orioles, Floyd, Astros
O’s Interest in Chapman
O’s Interest in Chapman
rightoffrussell.com — The Orioles are apparently pursuing 21 year old Cuban lefthander Arlodis Chapman. Orioles international scouting director John Stockstill met with Chapman and his agent last week. Stockstill came away from the meeting with the impression that Chapman has an interest in learning more about ... (more) O’s Interest in Chapman
So Long, Farewell…
So Long, Farewell…
rightoffrussell.com — It was announced today that Rich Hill, Jeff Fiorentino, and Guillermo Rodriguez have all refused their minor league assignment and have therefor opted for free agency. As for Richie Rich, whether it is a sore shoulder or a torn labrum, good luck getting another shot. I wouldn’t hate to ... (more) So Long, Farewell…
The O’s Lose Three
birdswatcher.com — The Orioles lost three players today, Rich Hill, Jeff Fiorentino, and Guillermo Rodriguez. All three decided to refuse an outright assignment to triple-A Norfolk, instead will file for free-agency. The Orioles decided not to put them on the 40 man roster, but elected to send them to Norfolk ... (more) The O’s Lose Three
11/2-3 Happy Bdays
11/2-3 Happy Bdays
fatpickled.com — Happy birthday Mark May . Mark was an original member of the Hogs who played for the Skins from 81-90’. Mark played in 123 games with the Redskins and is a two-time Super Bowl Champion. Mark was a Pro Bowler in 88’ and is one of the 70 Greatest Redskins. Mark was a 1 st round pick out of ... (more) 11/2-3 Happy Bdays
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
RotoGraphs: FAFI – Billy Wagner
RotoGraphs: FAFI – Billy Wagner
mlbnotebook.com — In the second installment in the Free Agent Fantasy Impact series, I look at Billy's Wagner value at how it ties in with where he goes in free agency. Next installment will be up on Thursday, so be sure to tune in then for even more fantasy fun! Check it out: If ... (more) RotoGraphs: FAFI – Billy Wagner
2009 MLB Clutch Performer of the Year
2009 MLB Clutch Performer of the Year
camdencrazies.com — Last week I came home and turned the TV on just in time to catch the beginning of a special on ESPN for the 2009 MLB Clutch Performer of the Year Award – “which recognizes the player who performed his best when the game was on the line” - an honor I hadn’t previously ... (more) 2009 MLB Clutch Performer of the Year
2009 O’s Retrospective: Mark Hendrickson
2009 O’s Retrospective: Mark Hendrickson
camdencrazies.com — In part twenty of my almost 50 part series “Better Know An Oriole” (otherwise known as 2009 Orioles Retrospective), I take a look at swing-man Mark Hendrickson… THE FIGHTIN’ LANKY LEFTY! The O’s signed Hendrickson to a one year, $1.5 M contract this off-season ... (more) 2009 O’s Retrospective: Mark Hendrickson
Yankees Rotation On Short Rest
Yankees Rotation On Short Rest
camdencrazies.com — During the liveblog for Game 4 of the World Series yesterday, we discussed whether CC Sabathia should have started the game on short rest or if the Yankees should have let Chad Gaudin start and pushed CC back to Game 5 to pitch on normal rest. I took a look at the issue over at MLB Notebook . ... (more) Yankees Rotation On Short Rest
Camden Yards getting a major facelift – What’s next in ballpark renaissance 2.0?
tickettothegame.com — So, when you’ve already re-invented the ballpark experience, what do you do for an encore? The Sports Business Journal (link via sister publication SportingNews ) reported last week that the Maryland Ballpark Authority has sent out the RFP for the first major overhauls to Camden Yards, ... (more) Camden Yards getting a major facelift – What’s next in ...
Chad Ochocinco’s 10 Most Entertaining Bengals Moments
Chad Ochocinco’s 10 Most Entertaining Bengals Moments
yepyep.gibbs12.com — Inspired by Chad Ochocinco’s appearance on Letterman last week along with the Cincinnati Enquirer’s gallery of Chad, we bring to you Chad Ochocinco’s Top 10 Bengals Moments. #10 - Chad’s New Bib Heading to the crowd in ... (more) Chad Ochocinco’s 10 Most Entertaining Bengals Moments
Refocusing by Rocky McIntosh
Refocusing by Rocky McIntosh
playerpress.com — Tried to use this week as an opportunity to refocus and rest at this point mid-season. Got to catch up on sleep and spend some time with my family. Watching a couple games right now: Baltimore vs. Denver and Philly vs. Giants. Trying to scout out the comp and do something big against the teams ... (more) Refocusing by Rocky McIntosh
Would Atkins Fit?
Would Atkins Fit?
birdswatcher.com — The past few days, we’ve been hearing rumors that the Orioles are interested in signing 3rd baseman Garrett Atkins. My first thought when I heard about signing him was ‘no way’, and I feel even stronger about it now. Yes, we do need somebody to replace Mora at the hot-corner, ... (more) Would Atkins Fit?
2009 O’s Retrospective: Melvin Mora
2009 O’s Retrospective: Melvin Mora
camdencrazies.com — In part nineteen of my almost 50 part series “Better Know An Orioles” (otherwise known as 2009 Orioles Retrospective), I take a look at third-baseman Melvin Mora… THE FIGHTIN’ BASEBALL TERM EXAMPLE ! Melvin had an unexpectedly great 2008, batting .285/.342/.483 ... (more) 2009 O’s Retrospective: Melvin Mora
Enough! Fed-up Browns fans planning protest
Enough! Fed-up Browns fans planning protest
metspolice.com — Enough! Fed-up Browns fans planning protest So look, I understand that the Browns are horrible.  However, these team protests never work.   Also, Browns fans should just shut up and be happy that they have a team at all.  If I were the owner and you pulled a protest I would ... (more) Enough! Fed-up Browns fans planning protest
hander Aroldis Chapman
baltimoresun.com — Orioles international scouting director John Stockstill met Friday with free-agent Cuban left-hander Aroldis Chapman and his agent, Edwin Mejia, in New York. Stockstill, who watched the highly coveted 21-year-old pitch in the World Baseball Classic ... (more) hander Aroldis Chapman
O's: International intrigue
weblogs.baltimoresun.com — I'm sure a lot of people would like to see the Orioles boldly go where they haven't gone before and pony up the big money it will take to sign Cuban left-hander Aroldis Chapman, but I wouldn't hold your breath.... (more) O's: International intrigue
Thin Ice Applesauce - Mets put in place a shadow management team, Rollins v. Burrell, Orioles ...
amazinavenue.com — How about this for a solution in our rooting dilemma: we always root for the visiting team. That way, the sucker fans will have wasted $10,000 for tickets to a cold, rainy, losing effort. Plus, FOX will continuously cut to the silently shocked ... (more) Thin Ice Applesauce - Mets put in place a shadow ...
The End of an Era in Baltimore
The End of an Era in Baltimore
passion4baseball.blogspot.com — It wasn't hard to see this day coming as the Baltimore Orioles have declined to pick up Melvin Mora's contract making him a free agent. It seems all but clear that Mora's tenth season with the Orioles was his last. Mora, from Venezuela, will turn 38 in 2010 and will hope to catch on with a ... (more) The End of an Era in Baltimore
No option: Baltimore Orioles' 3B Melvin Mora to become free agent
No option: Baltimore Orioles' 3B Melvin Mora to become free agent
sports.espn.go.com — The Orioles have declined their 2010 option on Melvin Mora, allowing Baltimore's longest-tenured player to become a free agent. (more) No option: Baltimore Orioles' 3B Melvin Mora to become ...
2009 O’s Retrospective: Danys Baez
2009 O’s Retrospective: Danys Baez
camdencrazies.com — In part eighteen of my almost 50 series “Better Know An Oriole” (otherwise known as 2009 Orioles Retrospective), I take a look at righty reliever Danys Baez… THE FIGHTIN’ BAD CONTRACT! After missing 2008 with an injury, expectations weren’t high for Baez ... (more) 2009 O’s Retrospective: Danys Baez
More Roster Moves for the O’s
More Roster Moves for the O’s
rightoffrussell.com — The Orioles today announced that they have outrighted RHPs ALFREDO SIMON (reinstated from 60-day DL) and BOB McCRORY and LHP RICH HILL (reinstated from 60-day DL) to Triple-A Norfolk after all three cleared waivers, removing them from the 40-man roster. I actually feel bad for Alfredo. He had ... (more) More Roster Moves for the O’s
10/29-31 Happy Bdays
10/29-31 Happy Bdays
fatpickled.com — Happy birthday Charlie Brown. “Downtown” Charlie played 3 seasons for the Redskins from 1982-84. His best season came in the 83’ campaign when he made the Pro Bowl after catching 78 balls for 1,225 yards and 8TD’s. Charlie also made the Pro Bowl in his rookie season of 82’. Charlie was ... (more) 10/29-31 Happy Bdays
Orioles decline Mora's 2010 option
Orioles decline Mora's 2010 option
baltimoresun.com — Expected move likely ends third baseman's tenure with club; 'I'll never close my doors to the Orioles. I still have a lot of people in the Orioles organization who love me' Copyright 2009, The Baltimore Sun (more) Orioles decline Mora's 2010 option
Orioles decline option on Mora
msn.foxsports.com — The Orioles have declined their $8 million option on Melvin Mora, allowing Baltimore's longest-tenured player to become eligible for free agency. Mora, 37, came to the Orioles in a 2000 trade with the New York Mets. He played 1,256 games for ... (more) Orioles decline option on Mora
World Series Game 2 Chat
World Series Game 2 Chat
camdencrazies.com — Tom Tango was nice enough to let me take part in The Book Blog’s World Series Game 2 chat this evening, where we discussed such important matters as bullpen management, if a T-Rex could be an effective pitcher, and the use of personal catchers. Also, whether Kirk or Picard would be the ... (more) World Series Game 2 Chat
2009 O’s Retrospective: Chad Moeller
2009 O’s Retrospective: Chad Moeller
camdencrazies.com — In part seventeen of my almost 50 part series “Better Know An Oriole” (otherwise known as 2009 Orioles Retrospective), I take a look at back-up catcher Chad Moeller… THE FIGHTIN’ “GOOD GAME CALLER”! The 34 year-old veteran started the year backing up ... (more) 2009 O’s Retrospective: Chad Moeller
Orioles decline Mora's 2010 option
Orioles decline Mora's 2010 option
baltimoresun.com — Expected move likely ends veteran third baseman's tenure with club Copyright 2009, The Baltimore Sun (more) Orioles decline Mora's 2010 option
No More Mora…..
No More Mora…..
rightoffrussell.com — Chad Moeller and Melvin Mora have had there 2010 options declined. Jeff Fiorentino, Chris Lambert, Jim Miller, and Guillermo Rodriguez were all outrighted to AAA Norfolk. These moves were all made to make room on the 40-man roster. These moves were expected. The Rule 5 draft is coming up soon ... (more) No More Mora…..
All Hangs on AJ
puristbleedspinstripes.com — For the first time this postseason, the Yankees find themselves behind, down in a series and in much need of a win. While comparisons to 1996 invoke a certain romanticism, it is not a position in which any Yankee fan wants to find his team--as fun as a come-from-behind series win would be, a ... (more) All Hangs on AJ
Should The O’s Trade For Carlos Guillen?
Should The O’s Trade For Carlos Guillen?
camdencrazies.com — I saw an interesting trade proposed at Orioles Hangout recently. The O’s would send Luke Scott and Brandon Erbe over to the Tigers in return for Carlos Guillen and first-base prospect Ryan Strieby. Is such a move reasonable, and would it make sense for the Orioles? Scott hit ... (more) Should The O’s Trade For Carlos Guillen?
Baltimore Orioles
sbnation.com — team player Camden Chat Talk about the Jim Miller Camden Chat Jim Miller Baltimore Orioles #53 - Pitcher Born: 1982/04/28 Age: 27 Height: 6-1 Weight: 200 Place of birth: Morristown, NJ Bats/Throws: R / R Seasons: 1 Drafted by: the Colorado Rockies ... (more) Baltimore Orioles
Belated Birthdays
Belated Birthdays
fatpickled.com — Jim Palmer turned 64 on Oct. 15. Jim won 193 games and had 179 complete games during a 10 year period from 1969-78. 179 complete games in ten years! Are you kidding me? For his career Jim won 268 games and had a career ERA of 2.86 during his 23 season career with the O’s…and he worked the ... (more) Belated Birthdays
Passion Of Baltimore Sports Fans
Passion Of Baltimore Sports Fans
baltimore.sportsthenandnow.com — The Passion Of The Baltimore Orioles fans. Throughout the city of Baltimore, you can see the passion on all the fans of the Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Ravens, and all the other sports in Baltimore. Every step you make through the city when the Ravens are playing you ... (more) Passion Of Baltimore Sports Fans
2009 O’s Retrospective: Brian Bass
2009 O’s Retrospective: Brian Bass
camdencrazies.com — In part sixteen of my almost 50 part series “Better Know An Oriole” (otherwise known as 2009 Orioles retrospective), I take a look at reliever Brian Bass… THE FIGHTIN’ UNUSUAL HOME RUN RATE! Bass came over to the O’s at the end of the 2008 season, and took ... (more) 2009 O’s Retrospective: Brian Bass
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