From the MASN Managing Editor Pete Kerzel:
Beginning April 4, Orioles Buzz will feature guest bloggers every weekday. MASNsports.com recognizes that the blogosphere contains all sorts of opinions on the O's, and bloggers following the orange and black are a particularly hearty breed of fan. What they say is increasingly relevant and how they present their perspective has become more and more savvy.
Since the Orioles now credential selected bloggers on a game-by-game basis, we thought you'd be interested in reading what some of the most rabid Internet-based O's faithful has to say. And Orioles Buzz is a perfect platform for sharing their thoughts, ideas and reminiscences.
So exactly who will you be hearing from? Beginning April 4, look for Stacey Long of Camden Chat will be sharing this space. In the following weeks, you'll be hearing from Matthew Taylor of Roar From 34, Heath Bintliff from Dempsey's Army and Anthony Amobi of Oriole Post. After the All-Star break, we'll change things up and introduce some new voices into the mix.
Thanks to Pete and MASN for extending this opportunity to Oriole bloggers and I am particularly honored to be included with Stacey, Matthew and Anthony for this new feature. It should be fun.
I'll keep you updated on posts I write for Orioles Buzz when the season begins. Looks like I will be starting the week of April 18th.
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Around the Oriole Blog-O-Sphere: Post Fan Fest Edition
James Baker recaps the 2011 Oriole Fan Fest here with more pictures here.
Dan at Camden Crazies likes the Justin Duchscherer signing.
Chris of Baltimore Sports and Life is fine with the Duchscherer signing, as long as the competition for rotation spots in Spring Training is legitimate.
Speaking of BS&L, Chris also canvased four national baseball writers for their thoughts on the 2011 Orioles.
Camden Depot takes an ingenious new angle on Oriole attendance...but it's not a pretty picture at all.
Has The Wayward O been delivered a sign that Felix Pie should remain the starting left fielder?
The Eutaw Street Hooligans don't like the idea of Vlad in Black & Orange either and I couldn't have put it any better myself.
Mark Hendrickson has been signed to a minor league deal. I like that signing. Hendrickson pitched better than his numbers last season, is just fine out of the bullpen and capable of being an emergency starter. Nice addition.
The Frederick Keys are up for sale. To complicate matters, the city of Frederick has put the lease on Harry Grove Stadium out for bid. (According to the article, the Bowie Baysox are up for sale as well...)
Want to see a baby eagle being hatched? Cool, right? What's the Oriole connection? The egg was removed from Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota to save it from noise and construction that was threatening the nest.
Dan at Camden Crazies likes the Justin Duchscherer signing.
Chris of Baltimore Sports and Life is fine with the Duchscherer signing, as long as the competition for rotation spots in Spring Training is legitimate.
Speaking of BS&L, Chris also canvased four national baseball writers for their thoughts on the 2011 Orioles.
Camden Depot takes an ingenious new angle on Oriole attendance...but it's not a pretty picture at all.
Has The Wayward O been delivered a sign that Felix Pie should remain the starting left fielder?
The Eutaw Street Hooligans don't like the idea of Vlad in Black & Orange either and I couldn't have put it any better myself.
Mark Hendrickson has been signed to a minor league deal. I like that signing. Hendrickson pitched better than his numbers last season, is just fine out of the bullpen and capable of being an emergency starter. Nice addition.
The Frederick Keys are up for sale. To complicate matters, the city of Frederick has put the lease on Harry Grove Stadium out for bid. (According to the article, the Bowie Baysox are up for sale as well...)
Want to see a baby eagle being hatched? Cool, right? What's the Oriole connection? The egg was removed from Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota to save it from noise and construction that was threatening the nest.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Around the Oriole Blog-O-Sphere: Nobody Cares About Baseball This Weekend Edition
Sully Baseball lists all the reasons Hoyt Wilhelm was awesome and they are all 100% correct.
Zach Sanders highlights Jeremy Guthrie as an undervalued fantasy baseball asset. They're catching on...
Mark Reynolds talked to Sports 620 KTAR in Phoenix about his trade to Baltimore. You'll have to get past factual errors (Reynolds hit .198 not .192) and brutal sentences like this: "One might expect a player who was traded from a team he had just signed a lucrative extension with to be bitter, but Reynolds wanted fans to leave fans and the organization on a different note." It's like I wrote it or something.
Dean Jones, Jr. and Mike Miller rank the top ten Oriole prospects for the Baltimore Sun. Like that Matt Hobgood is still hanging in there at #10. Just don't read the comments below. At least half of them are retarded.
Camden Crazies offers up his very preliminary win projections for next season's team.
Ross Gore at Baltimore Sports Report examines new Orioles reliever Kevin Gregg. He's not crazy about him either.
Roar From 34 continues the Eutaw Street Chronicles.
PressBoxOnline give us an update on the renovations being done to Ed Smith Stadium, spring training home of the Orioles.
Autograph vouchers go on sale for the Oriole FanFest for $15. Fans ages 4-14 will still be able to get autographs. Not being a autograph collector myself, I find the stir about this new fee amusing. But I think I support it. The kids should be the first ones getting the autographs but the lines at these things are usually filled with binder-laden guys between the age of 22 and 52 trying to get cards signed leading to long lines and disappointed fans after the time is up. It will control crowds, cut down on piggish behavior and help a charity. Kudos.
Zach Sanders highlights Jeremy Guthrie as an undervalued fantasy baseball asset. They're catching on...
Mark Reynolds talked to Sports 620 KTAR in Phoenix about his trade to Baltimore. You'll have to get past factual errors (Reynolds hit .198 not .192) and brutal sentences like this: "One might expect a player who was traded from a team he had just signed a lucrative extension with to be bitter, but Reynolds wanted fans to leave fans and the organization on a different note." It's like I wrote it or something.
Dean Jones, Jr. and Mike Miller rank the top ten Oriole prospects for the Baltimore Sun. Like that Matt Hobgood is still hanging in there at #10. Just don't read the comments below. At least half of them are retarded.
Camden Crazies offers up his very preliminary win projections for next season's team.
Ross Gore at Baltimore Sports Report examines new Orioles reliever Kevin Gregg. He's not crazy about him either.
Roar From 34 continues the Eutaw Street Chronicles.
PressBoxOnline give us an update on the renovations being done to Ed Smith Stadium, spring training home of the Orioles.
Autograph vouchers go on sale for the Oriole FanFest for $15. Fans ages 4-14 will still be able to get autographs. Not being a autograph collector myself, I find the stir about this new fee amusing. But I think I support it. The kids should be the first ones getting the autographs but the lines at these things are usually filled with binder-laden guys between the age of 22 and 52 trying to get cards signed leading to long lines and disappointed fans after the time is up. It will control crowds, cut down on piggish behavior and help a charity. Kudos.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Around the Oriole Blog-O-Sphere: Hall of Fame Edition?
Sully Baseball highlights all the awesomeness that was Game 7 of the 1979 World Series. Except for the whole "Orioles lose the World Series" business. But it's worth looking at for the pictures of Don Stanhouse alone. Trust me.
Stacey at Camden Chat takes a look at the recent history of multi-year contracts handed out to relief pitchers by the Orioles. And it ain't pretty.
Camden Depot gives his thorough take on the state of the Orioles as we head in to 2011. Quick conclusion? He thinks he's seen enough of Andy MacPhail.
Camden Crazies talks about the Kevin Gregg deal which makes any analysis I was going to write, redundant.
Kevin gives a send off to four former Orioles who fell off the Hall of Fame ballot today, including Harold Baines, one of my all-time favorite Orioles.
Eutaw Street Hooligans runs down the new Orioles. And quickly puts to rest the notion that Prince Fielder is coming in 2012.
Neal at The Loss Column has graded the Oriole offseason.
hObbled.
Baltimore Sports and Life wonders who will round out the Orioles bullpen. Bet you thought you'd heard the last of Bruce Chen.
Baltimore Sports Report breaks down who should break camp with the big club out of Spring Training.
Stacey at Camden Chat takes a look at the recent history of multi-year contracts handed out to relief pitchers by the Orioles. And it ain't pretty.
Camden Depot gives his thorough take on the state of the Orioles as we head in to 2011. Quick conclusion? He thinks he's seen enough of Andy MacPhail.
Camden Crazies talks about the Kevin Gregg deal which makes any analysis I was going to write, redundant.
Kevin gives a send off to four former Orioles who fell off the Hall of Fame ballot today, including Harold Baines, one of my all-time favorite Orioles.
Eutaw Street Hooligans runs down the new Orioles. And quickly puts to rest the notion that Prince Fielder is coming in 2012.
Neal at The Loss Column has graded the Oriole offseason.
hObbled.
Baltimore Sports and Life wonders who will round out the Orioles bullpen. Bet you thought you'd heard the last of Bruce Chen.
Baltimore Sports Report breaks down who should break camp with the big club out of Spring Training.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Around the Oriole Blog-O-Sphere: Who's On First Edition?
The Orioles' top pick in the 2009 Amateur Draft, SP Matt Hobgood, will miss the start of the season as he rehabs from shoulder issues. Hobgood will remain in extended Spring Training before joining his assigned team. Let hope he doesn't need surgery...he can't afford to lose anymore speed on that fastball.
The Orioles, along with a local business, sent jerseys and softball equipment to service members who play in a softball league in Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan.
Dan at Camden Crazies breaks down the J.J. Hardy acquisition, a move he has championed all offseason.
The Wayward O does his annual recap of the Oriole season in his own inimitable style. A must read.
Winter blues got you down? The Oriole Post has some photos from a fall tour of OPACY.
Steve Melewski still likes Matt Hobgood.
Roar from 34 gives tribute to the late Walt Dropo.
The Orioles, along with a local business, sent jerseys and softball equipment to service members who play in a softball league in Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan.
Dan at Camden Crazies breaks down the J.J. Hardy acquisition, a move he has championed all offseason.
The Wayward O does his annual recap of the Oriole season in his own inimitable style. A must read.
Winter blues got you down? The Oriole Post has some photos from a fall tour of OPACY.
Steve Melewski still likes Matt Hobgood.
Roar from 34 gives tribute to the late Walt Dropo.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Around the Oriole Blog-O-Sphere: Turkey Day Edition
Ross Gore of Baltimore Sport Report thinks that new Oriole hitting coach Jim Presley is just what the Baltimore hitters need.
Patrick Smith of Bugs and Cranks would've like to have seen Victor Martinez in the middle of the O's lineup but wonders what position he would have played.
I guess I wasn't the only one who was surprised that the Orioles did not offer arbitration to Koji Uehara and The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec tries to get to the bottom of that decision. The bottom line is that the Orioles were scared of a pay raise in arbitration for Koji and the belief that he will want to come back to Baltimore anyway.
According to MLBTradeRumors.com, seven American League teams recently watched former Oriole 1st round pick Larry Bigbie work out. The teams reportedly have interest in Bigbie as a corner outfielder or DH. Bigbie played last season for the Edmonton Capitals of the independent Golden Baseball League. Bigbie was named to Baseball America's All-Independent League team as the DH. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't rooting for him.
Andrew_G of Camden Chat breaks down the new members of the Oriole coaching staff.
The Eutaw Street Hooligans don't like the idea of Derek Jeter in Baltimore any more than I do. In fact, they seem to like it even less.
Craig Calcaterra thinks that the Orioles should be thankful for Buck Showalter although he wonders if Buck isn't the sentient version of Annie Savoy's garters.
Roar from 34 looks back at a political controversy involving the Orioles, the governor of Maryland and the commissioner of baseball.
The Loss Column finds some things to be thankful for in Baltimore sports...beyond the Ravens.
Kevin takes a look at the Oriole coaching changes, as he would, through the prism of baseball cards.
Patrick Smith of Bugs and Cranks would've like to have seen Victor Martinez in the middle of the O's lineup but wonders what position he would have played.
I guess I wasn't the only one who was surprised that the Orioles did not offer arbitration to Koji Uehara and The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec tries to get to the bottom of that decision. The bottom line is that the Orioles were scared of a pay raise in arbitration for Koji and the belief that he will want to come back to Baltimore anyway.
According to MLBTradeRumors.com, seven American League teams recently watched former Oriole 1st round pick Larry Bigbie work out. The teams reportedly have interest in Bigbie as a corner outfielder or DH. Bigbie played last season for the Edmonton Capitals of the independent Golden Baseball League. Bigbie was named to Baseball America's All-Independent League team as the DH. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't rooting for him.
Andrew_G of Camden Chat breaks down the new members of the Oriole coaching staff.
The Eutaw Street Hooligans don't like the idea of Derek Jeter in Baltimore any more than I do. In fact, they seem to like it even less.
Craig Calcaterra thinks that the Orioles should be thankful for Buck Showalter although he wonders if Buck isn't the sentient version of Annie Savoy's garters.
Roar from 34 looks back at a political controversy involving the Orioles, the governor of Maryland and the commissioner of baseball.
The Loss Column finds some things to be thankful for in Baltimore sports...beyond the Ravens.
Kevin takes a look at the Oriole coaching changes, as he would, through the prism of baseball cards.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Around the Oriole Blog-O-Sphere: 40-man Roster Edition
Roar from 34 takes a quote from Mike Mussina and wonders if the Orioles of the 90's were quitters.
Jeff Zrebiec reports that the Orioles are exploring trades to fill their shortstop opening this offseason. I don't get into a lot of trade speculation as it tends to be futile but J.J. Hardy is certainly interesting...Jason Bartlett not so much.
Stacey at Camden Chat takes a closer look at Bill James' 2011 projections for Oriole hitters.
MASN's Jen Royle wonders where the Orioles will find a big bat this offseason. Like me, she loves Adam Dunn and Luke Scott too.
Britt Ghiroli breaks down the Orioles' 40-man roster and who might be added or left off before Saturday's deadline.
MASN's Steve Melewski reports that Norfolk pitching coach Mike Griffin is returning to the organization for 2011. Griffin, a former Oriole hurler himself, is an underrated cog in the Oriole minor league system and a big part of the success of the young arms coming up to Baltimore. Glad to see him back.
This is a bit weird but there is a lot of smoke around the Orioles and Rockies LHP Jorge De La Rosa. Seems an odd fit and the O's would lose their 2nd round pick.
Jeff Zrebiec reports that the Orioles are exploring trades to fill their shortstop opening this offseason. I don't get into a lot of trade speculation as it tends to be futile but J.J. Hardy is certainly interesting...Jason Bartlett not so much.
Stacey at Camden Chat takes a closer look at Bill James' 2011 projections for Oriole hitters.
MASN's Jen Royle wonders where the Orioles will find a big bat this offseason. Like me, she loves Adam Dunn and Luke Scott too.
Britt Ghiroli breaks down the Orioles' 40-man roster and who might be added or left off before Saturday's deadline.
MASN's Steve Melewski reports that Norfolk pitching coach Mike Griffin is returning to the organization for 2011. Griffin, a former Oriole hurler himself, is an underrated cog in the Oriole minor league system and a big part of the success of the young arms coming up to Baltimore. Glad to see him back.
This is a bit weird but there is a lot of smoke around the Orioles and Rockies LHP Jorge De La Rosa. Seems an odd fit and the O's would lose their 2nd round pick.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Around the Oriole Blog-O-Sphere: New Faces, New Places Edition
Former Oriole play-by-play announcer Jon Miller has been dismissed from his spot on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball, along with color analyst Joe Morgan. Miller is still a superb radio announcer but over the past few years I though his performances on TV had become gimmicky and "Bermanesque", for lack of a better term. Miller will continue his work for the San Francisco Giants and ESPN has left the door open for him to continue calling Sunday night games on the radio.
It's never too late to start looking forward to Spring Training. Roar from 34 posts some pictures of the renovations to Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Spring Training home of the Orioles.
Dave Trembley has accepted a position as a minor league instructor with the Atlanta Braves. Glad to see Trembley, a nice guy if not a good manager, land on his feet in a good organization.
Along with all the changes to the seats at Oriole park this offseason, the Orioles will also be changing concessionaires. The club has severed ties with Aramark and entered into an agreement with Delaware North. Delaware North handles concessions at Turner Field in Atlanta and those are pretty good.
Stacy at Camden Chat makes a compelling case that Matt Wieters was snubbed for a Gold Glove this season. Beyond the Boxscore releases their catcher defense rankings and backs up Stacy's claim by ranking Wieters the best defensive catcher in the AL and the fourth best in all of baseball. Measuring catcher defense is am inexact science but I know this: an award for defense that is given 5 times to Derek Jeter and just twice to Cal Ripken, Jr. is an award so cheapened and flawed that I hardly care anymore.
Pressbox Online has a positive article on former Oriole GM Roland Hemond that they wanted me to pass along. But every time I think of Roland Hemond, I remember how he blamed Ben McDonald's contract negotiations for costing the Orioles the 1989 AL East crown. And then I think he's a bloviating douche bag.
Dan at Camden Crazies delves into Brad Bergesen's 2010 season and explains why it was a tale of two pitchers.
It's never too late to start looking forward to Spring Training. Roar from 34 posts some pictures of the renovations to Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Spring Training home of the Orioles.
Dave Trembley has accepted a position as a minor league instructor with the Atlanta Braves. Glad to see Trembley, a nice guy if not a good manager, land on his feet in a good organization.
Along with all the changes to the seats at Oriole park this offseason, the Orioles will also be changing concessionaires. The club has severed ties with Aramark and entered into an agreement with Delaware North. Delaware North handles concessions at Turner Field in Atlanta and those are pretty good.
Stacy at Camden Chat makes a compelling case that Matt Wieters was snubbed for a Gold Glove this season. Beyond the Boxscore releases their catcher defense rankings and backs up Stacy's claim by ranking Wieters the best defensive catcher in the AL and the fourth best in all of baseball. Measuring catcher defense is am inexact science but I know this: an award for defense that is given 5 times to Derek Jeter and just twice to Cal Ripken, Jr. is an award so cheapened and flawed that I hardly care anymore.
Pressbox Online has a positive article on former Oriole GM Roland Hemond that they wanted me to pass along. But every time I think of Roland Hemond, I remember how he blamed Ben McDonald's contract negotiations for costing the Orioles the 1989 AL East crown. And then I think he's a bloviating douche bag.
Dan at Camden Crazies delves into Brad Bergesen's 2010 season and explains why it was a tale of two pitchers.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Around the Oriole Blog-O-Sphere: Spoiler Alert Edition
Brooks Robinson's career nearly spoiled in Vancouver? Read the true story here!
If you're going to bunt, at least be good at it. Roar from 34 tries to identify the best bunters in Baltimore.
Some guy wrote a Dear John letter to the Baltimore Orioles over at Yahoo Sports.
Hot off his victory against Boston, Expatriate (Baltimore Sports Report) ponders the second-half resurgence of Brad Bergesen.
Funniest. Post. Ever.
Neal S of The Loss Column ponders the strangeness of facing the Red Sox in late September with nothing for Baltimore to spoil.
Forget playing spoiler. Patrick Smith at Bugs & Cranks believes the Orioles have finally come into their own. Almost.
Paul Swaney of Stadium Journey recently reviewed Harbor Park, home of the Norfolk Tides. If you enjoyed that one, he's also reviewed Camden Yards, Harry Grove Stadium (home of the Frederick Keys) and Prince Georges Stadium (home of the Bowie Baysox).
On a subject that is close to my heart, The Oriole Way presents his review of new beer bar Alewife...one that happens to be less than half a mile from Gate H at Camden Yards.
The Eutaw Street Hooligans honor Nick Markakis for being only the third player in MLB history to hit 43 doubles for four straight seasons.
If you're going to bunt, at least be good at it. Roar from 34 tries to identify the best bunters in Baltimore.
Some guy wrote a Dear John letter to the Baltimore Orioles over at Yahoo Sports.
Hot off his victory against Boston, Expatriate (Baltimore Sports Report) ponders the second-half resurgence of Brad Bergesen.
Funniest. Post. Ever.
Neal S of The Loss Column ponders the strangeness of facing the Red Sox in late September with nothing for Baltimore to spoil.
Forget playing spoiler. Patrick Smith at Bugs & Cranks believes the Orioles have finally come into their own. Almost.
Paul Swaney of Stadium Journey recently reviewed Harbor Park, home of the Norfolk Tides. If you enjoyed that one, he's also reviewed Camden Yards, Harry Grove Stadium (home of the Frederick Keys) and Prince Georges Stadium (home of the Bowie Baysox).
On a subject that is close to my heart, The Oriole Way presents his review of new beer bar Alewife...one that happens to be less than half a mile from Gate H at Camden Yards.
The Eutaw Street Hooligans honor Nick Markakis for being only the third player in MLB history to hit 43 doubles for four straight seasons.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Around the Orioles Blog-O-Sphere: F**k Your Yankee Blue Jeans Edition
Quick Fact: Since August 1st, the Orioles are 21-14. The Yankees are 20-16 over that same stretch.
Baltimore Sports Report takes a look at the series win against the Yanks and tries to figure out how the Orioles are managing their recent success.
To join the People's Front of Baltimore, you've got to really love the Eutaw Street Chronicles.
Baltimore Sports and Life figures the Most Valuable Oriole has to be either Jeremy Guthrie or Luke Scott and wonders if either may be trade bait over the winter.
As Buck Showalter passed 900 career wins as a manager, Weaver's Tantrum breaks down career wins for other Oriole managers.
Camden Chat runs through "Birds Up, O's Down" for the past week. Not surprisingly, most are up!
Wayward O takes a look at Brian Matusz' new tattoos. Also takes a closer look at Nyjer Morgan.
Baltimore Sports Report takes a look at the series win against the Yanks and tries to figure out how the Orioles are managing their recent success.
To join the People's Front of Baltimore, you've got to really love the Eutaw Street Chronicles.
Baltimore Sports and Life figures the Most Valuable Oriole has to be either Jeremy Guthrie or Luke Scott and wonders if either may be trade bait over the winter.
As Buck Showalter passed 900 career wins as a manager, Weaver's Tantrum breaks down career wins for other Oriole managers.
Camden Chat runs through "Birds Up, O's Down" for the past week. Not surprisingly, most are up!
Wayward O takes a look at Brian Matusz' new tattoos. Also takes a closer look at Nyjer Morgan.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Around the Oriole Blog-O-Sphere: Luck for Buck Edition
Boooooooog!!!!!
Chris at Baltimore Sports and Life takes note of Kevin Millwood's recent performance and wonders if he still has trade value for the Orioles after all.
(As an aside, I thought Millwood was a good pickup in the offseason. Others argued that money could have been spent on Rich Harden or Ben Sheets; my argument was that those guys were too risky and that Millwood had a shot to be league average.
Well, Millwood has not been league average and he may not reach the 1.0 WAR that I had hoped for (although he could with a good finish) but he has provided more value than either Harden or Sheets. Millwood has a 0.7 WAR after last night's start. Sheets has 0.7 WAR also but is out for the rest of the season. Harden is on the DL with a -0.6 for the season. I said I'd eat my hat if either of these guys outperformed Millwood this year and that looks hold true. The O's needed a guy who was going to give them 170-180 innings this year even if they were not as good as another pitcher's 110.)
Camden Crazies takes an in-depth look at Brad Bergesen's turnaround and it's encouraging. Also, he notes that Felix Pie set an odd record this week: Pie put the ball in play in 63 straight plate appearances (no walks, no strikeouts) and passed Brooks Robinson' 1968 streak of 59 for the Oriole record.
The Wayward O provides evidence that DC still loves the Orioles, Nats be damned.
Baltimore Sports Report takes a quick look at Jason Berken's Oriole career thus far as he heads to the DL.
Bugs & Cranks imagines Peter Angelos' reaction to "Buckball".
After the recent flurry of winning, Camden Depot examines the Orioles' chances of getting the #1 overall pick in 2011...and more.
Roar from 34 wonders (among other things) if Buck Showalter can lead the Orioles to a winning August for the first time since...well, a really long time ago.
To The Loss Column, even the losses feel different under Buck Showalter.
Chris at Baltimore Sports and Life takes note of Kevin Millwood's recent performance and wonders if he still has trade value for the Orioles after all.
(As an aside, I thought Millwood was a good pickup in the offseason. Others argued that money could have been spent on Rich Harden or Ben Sheets; my argument was that those guys were too risky and that Millwood had a shot to be league average.
Well, Millwood has not been league average and he may not reach the 1.0 WAR that I had hoped for (although he could with a good finish) but he has provided more value than either Harden or Sheets. Millwood has a 0.7 WAR after last night's start. Sheets has 0.7 WAR also but is out for the rest of the season. Harden is on the DL with a -0.6 for the season. I said I'd eat my hat if either of these guys outperformed Millwood this year and that looks hold true. The O's needed a guy who was going to give them 170-180 innings this year even if they were not as good as another pitcher's 110.)
Camden Crazies takes an in-depth look at Brad Bergesen's turnaround and it's encouraging. Also, he notes that Felix Pie set an odd record this week: Pie put the ball in play in 63 straight plate appearances (no walks, no strikeouts) and passed Brooks Robinson' 1968 streak of 59 for the Oriole record.
The Wayward O provides evidence that DC still loves the Orioles, Nats be damned.
Baltimore Sports Report takes a quick look at Jason Berken's Oriole career thus far as he heads to the DL.
Bugs & Cranks imagines Peter Angelos' reaction to "Buckball".
After the recent flurry of winning, Camden Depot examines the Orioles' chances of getting the #1 overall pick in 2011...and more.
Roar from 34 wonders (among other things) if Buck Showalter can lead the Orioles to a winning August for the first time since...well, a really long time ago.
To The Loss Column, even the losses feel different under Buck Showalter.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Around The Oriole Blog-O-Sphere: Meltdown Edition
Go get 'em, Wiggy!
*****
Dan at Camden Crazies makes me feel a bit better about Brian Matusz:
The 1.49 WHIP is high but most of that is all the hits he’s allowed (1.11 hits per inning pitched), and that’s based on a .332 Batting Average On Balls In Play that isn’t likely to continue at that level and has less to do with Matusz’s pitching than his defense and poor luck. Additionally, I’m not sure how a 123:54 strike-out to walk ratio is “clearly indicative of a problem”. At 2.27, it’s better than league average (~2.07), and his individual K and BB rates are also better than average.
And while he's at it, Dan give Stan "The Fan" Charles a good fisking and I can always get behind that.
*****
Tony Pente's article at Oriole Hangout is up and pretty much sums up the failures of the Angelos regime over the past couple of decades.
I have to say that I was a bit disappointed. It all seemed like covered ground and it was kind of advertised as having new revelations. It was all lightly fleshed out items of whisperings I have heard before. But it is well written and makes for a one-stop shop for all things Angelos.
*****
Eutaw Street Hooligans express Oriole fandom in terms of Bill Withers.
*****
Camden Depot looks at the "mortgaged future" of 1996 and fisks and refutes some guy writing in Cumberland. Go crawdaddy.
Quick quote I wholeheartedly agree with:
I am certain it is true that this is a mind blowingly silly statement (especially after the writer already said the system was ignored for at least a decade prior to the deals in '96, which is very true).
Word.
*****
Roar from 34 gives us the latest installment of Solo Shots, a series examining Oriole players who hit exactly one home run during their career, with a closer look at Bob Hale.
*****
The Loss Column knows that it is all about next year for the Orioles but wonders if 2011 will be a make ir break year for the MacPhail regime.
*****
Patrick Smith at Bugs & Cranks takes a swipe at ESPN's Mike Greenberg for taking a swipe at the Baltimore Orioles.
*****
Finally, rumor has it that the Orioles are fielding calls regarding OF Corey Patterson. Obviously, you move Patterson for anything that might resemble a viable future bullpen arm and count your blessings that you were able to sell high.
*****
Dan at Camden Crazies makes me feel a bit better about Brian Matusz:
The 1.49 WHIP is high but most of that is all the hits he’s allowed (1.11 hits per inning pitched), and that’s based on a .332 Batting Average On Balls In Play that isn’t likely to continue at that level and has less to do with Matusz’s pitching than his defense and poor luck. Additionally, I’m not sure how a 123:54 strike-out to walk ratio is “clearly indicative of a problem”. At 2.27, it’s better than league average (~2.07), and his individual K and BB rates are also better than average.
And while he's at it, Dan give Stan "The Fan" Charles a good fisking and I can always get behind that.
*****
Tony Pente's article at Oriole Hangout is up and pretty much sums up the failures of the Angelos regime over the past couple of decades.
I have to say that I was a bit disappointed. It all seemed like covered ground and it was kind of advertised as having new revelations. It was all lightly fleshed out items of whisperings I have heard before. But it is well written and makes for a one-stop shop for all things Angelos.
*****
Eutaw Street Hooligans express Oriole fandom in terms of Bill Withers.
*****
Camden Depot looks at the "mortgaged future" of 1996 and fisks and refutes some guy writing in Cumberland. Go crawdaddy.
Quick quote I wholeheartedly agree with:
I am certain it is true that this is a mind blowingly silly statement (especially after the writer already said the system was ignored for at least a decade prior to the deals in '96, which is very true).
Word.
*****
Roar from 34 gives us the latest installment of Solo Shots, a series examining Oriole players who hit exactly one home run during their career, with a closer look at Bob Hale.
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The Loss Column knows that it is all about next year for the Orioles but wonders if 2011 will be a make ir break year for the MacPhail regime.
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Patrick Smith at Bugs & Cranks takes a swipe at ESPN's Mike Greenberg for taking a swipe at the Baltimore Orioles.
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Finally, rumor has it that the Orioles are fielding calls regarding OF Corey Patterson. Obviously, you move Patterson for anything that might resemble a viable future bullpen arm and count your blessings that you were able to sell high.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Around the Oriole Blog-O-Sphere: Future Watch Edition
Baltimore Sports Report has a video interview with Orioles 2B prospect LJ Hoes.
Camden Crazies looks at the merits of Jake Fox and concludes that he would be a significant upgrade from Garrett Atkins. I agree.
Dean Hybl of BaseballReflections.com ponders if Brad Bergesen could be the next Jim Palmer. Not likely but Dean does remind us of the circuitous route many players take to success.
Weaver's Tantrum takes a look at the company the 2010 Orioles are keeping: the 1988 Orioles and the 1962 Mets.
Roar from 34 wonders if the "Baltimore" on the front of the road jerseys has been replaced with another term. (All you jerks who whined and bitched about getting "Baltimore" back on the jerseys can stick it. It hasn't mattered one iota in how the team is perceived. I'm looking at you WNST.)
Oriole Insider reports that the team has contacted Buck Showalter regarding their managerial vacancy.
Eutaw Street Hooligans call for a reality check among O's fans and they are correct...just not sure a guy who blogs about this team can take their advice.
A bit of Spring Training News:
Circuit Judge Bob Bennett ruled Wednesday that construction can continue at Ed Smith Stadium, dealing the first courtroom defeat to two citizens groups trying to stop a taxpayer-financed renovation of the ballpark....
"Outstanding," Orioles attorney Alan Rifkin whispered in court as the judge ruled.
Can we add this to the Oriole win column?
Camden Crazies looks at the merits of Jake Fox and concludes that he would be a significant upgrade from Garrett Atkins. I agree.
Dean Hybl of BaseballReflections.com ponders if Brad Bergesen could be the next Jim Palmer. Not likely but Dean does remind us of the circuitous route many players take to success.
Weaver's Tantrum takes a look at the company the 2010 Orioles are keeping: the 1988 Orioles and the 1962 Mets.
Roar from 34 wonders if the "Baltimore" on the front of the road jerseys has been replaced with another term. (All you jerks who whined and bitched about getting "Baltimore" back on the jerseys can stick it. It hasn't mattered one iota in how the team is perceived. I'm looking at you WNST.)
Oriole Insider reports that the team has contacted Buck Showalter regarding their managerial vacancy.
Eutaw Street Hooligans call for a reality check among O's fans and they are correct...just not sure a guy who blogs about this team can take their advice.
A bit of Spring Training News:
Circuit Judge Bob Bennett ruled Wednesday that construction can continue at Ed Smith Stadium, dealing the first courtroom defeat to two citizens groups trying to stop a taxpayer-financed renovation of the ballpark....
"Outstanding," Orioles attorney Alan Rifkin whispered in court as the judge ruled.
Can we add this to the Oriole win column?
Monday, June 7, 2010
Around the Oriole Blog-O-Sphere: Draft Edition
It's draft day! Oriole fans have little to look forward to except future prospects so this is a big day...again.
Want to chat about the draft today? Head over to Camden Depot today starting at 11:00 to chat with crawdaddy and stotle. That's where I'll be.
Baltimore Sports and Life compiles a rundown of all the draft reports on the potential Oriole draftees.
Who do I think the Orioles should take in the 1st round? Here's my post on the subject.
Weaver's Tantrum compares the trade value of Wil Ohman to that of George Sherrill from last season.
At Baltimore Sports Report, Matt Sadler is happy. Why? Because it looks like Jake Arrieta is coming to Baltimore.
Oriole Poet says his goodbyes to Dave Trembley.
The Oriole Post provides some great pics from this weekend's games.
Want to chat about the draft today? Head over to Camden Depot today starting at 11:00 to chat with crawdaddy and stotle. That's where I'll be.
Baltimore Sports and Life compiles a rundown of all the draft reports on the potential Oriole draftees.
Who do I think the Orioles should take in the 1st round? Here's my post on the subject.
Weaver's Tantrum compares the trade value of Wil Ohman to that of George Sherrill from last season.
At Baltimore Sports Report, Matt Sadler is happy. Why? Because it looks like Jake Arrieta is coming to Baltimore.
Oriole Poet says his goodbyes to Dave Trembley.
The Oriole Post provides some great pics from this weekend's games.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Around the Oriole Blog-O-Sphere: Trembley Watch Edition
Dave McNeill of Weaver's Tantrum ponders what's to be done with Oriole CF Adam Jones. And he does it while pinch-hitting for Rob Neyer. Way to go, Dave!
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Daniel Moroz takes a detailed look at Nick Markakis' lack of power this season and comes to a some interesting conclusions.
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Chris Stoner of Baltimore Sports and Life thinks something good happened while the Orioles were losing the series to the Indians this past weekend but it didn't happen in Baltimore.
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The Baltimore Chop thinks Rick Dempsey's wardrobe is uglier than the Orioles' record this season and offers some pointers. It comes from a place of love.
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Some good pics of the Matt Wieters' Q&A at the ESPN Zone from The Oriole Post. Special lenses were needed to cut down on the nimbus that shines from Wieters head.
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Eutaw Street Hooligans go full Ernie on us and discuss the things that make them happy and sad about the Orioles' season thus far.
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Baltimore Sports Report's Zach Wilt drops some sobering news (at least to me)...this is as good as Nick Markakis will ever be.
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Down on the farm, Crawdaddy takes a closer look at the Frederick Keys and, specifically, LJ Hoes.
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Two things form Roar from 34...Matt takes a look at the career of former Oriole pitcher Mark Brown and also finds the one stat the Orioles' lead the league in.
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Daniel Moroz takes a detailed look at Nick Markakis' lack of power this season and comes to a some interesting conclusions.
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Chris Stoner of Baltimore Sports and Life thinks something good happened while the Orioles were losing the series to the Indians this past weekend but it didn't happen in Baltimore.
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The Baltimore Chop thinks Rick Dempsey's wardrobe is uglier than the Orioles' record this season and offers some pointers. It comes from a place of love.
*****
Some good pics of the Matt Wieters' Q&A at the ESPN Zone from The Oriole Post. Special lenses were needed to cut down on the nimbus that shines from Wieters head.
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Eutaw Street Hooligans go full Ernie on us and discuss the things that make them happy and sad about the Orioles' season thus far.
*****
Baltimore Sports Report's Zach Wilt drops some sobering news (at least to me)...this is as good as Nick Markakis will ever be.
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Down on the farm, Crawdaddy takes a closer look at the Frederick Keys and, specifically, LJ Hoes.
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Two things form Roar from 34...Matt takes a look at the career of former Oriole pitcher Mark Brown and also finds the one stat the Orioles' lead the league in.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
MASN's 2nd Annual Oriole Bloggers Day
If the Delmarva Shorebirds games in Greenville and Greensboro were the slices of bread, MASN's Oriole Blogger Day in Baltimore this past Sunday was the pulled pork on my BBQ sandwich.
Metaphors aside, the second edition of this event was, once again, a chance to meet my fellow bloggers face to face, watch the O's play and get a rare crab cake (remember, I live in Atlanta) up in the MASN suite.
We met up with Todd Webster outside of the home plate plaza and he took us up to the MASN suite to hang out for a bit before the game and pretty soon we were taken up to the MASN booth to chat with Gary Thorne and Mike Flanagan. I asked Mike Flanagan specifically if he had seen any issues with fellow lefty Mike Gonzalez's delivery...well, I could recap but God bless Anthony and James over at Oriole Post who recorded the entire Q&A with Mike and Gary. The video can be seen here with my question and much more.
After that, it was back to the suite to watch the game and chat with my fellow bloggers about all things baseball. Jim Hunter stopped by to shake hands and speak with us all, as well as MASN's Steve Melewski and Oriole PR Monica Pence, who I specifically thanked for getting me some good information for the Unofficial Baltimore Oriole Spring Training Visitor's Guide.
In a nice surprise, Andy MacPhail came down to the suite for a quick Q&A and hung around for almost 10 minutes. Again, thanks to Oriole Post, you can listen to the audio here.
Last year, I marveled at Rick Dempsey's color coded score keeping system and had to ask him about it this year. Rick was nice enough to explain what his markers meant:
Orange - all hits for either team are coded with Oriole orange
Green - walks. Because once you walk you're "ready to go" on the basepaths
Blue - strikeouts. Because "when you strike out, you're blue"
Purple - hit by a pitch. Because "when you get hit by a pitch, you get a big purple mark on you"
Red - RBI
And again, Todd Webster took us down to the MASN truck so we can see where all the magic happens. I still have no idea how they keep track of all those screens on the fly.
The game? Well, the O's hung around until late and then surrendered some runs in the 8th to lose 5-2 to the Blue Jays. But what I'll remember most is chatting with Anthony from Oriole Post, talking about mid-coast Maine with Todd Webster, discussing the relative worth of Garrett Atkins with Dan from Camden Crazies or picking Matt Sadler's (from Baltimore Sports Report) brain about getting minor league press credentials.
Again, an enjoyable time and a real treat, especially for writers like me who reside in the Oriole diaspora.
Other recaps and/or blogs represented:
Anthony and James from Oriole Post (http://oriolepost.com/)
Stacy and Duck from Camden Chat (http://www.camdenchat.com/)
Chris from Baltimore Sports and Life (http://baltimoresportsandlife.blogspot.com/)
Pete from The Wayward Oriole (http://www.thewaywardoriole.com/)
Matt and Clark from Baltimore Sports Report (http://baltimoresportsreport.com/)
Dan from Camden Crazies (http://camdencrazies.com/)
Kevin from Oriole Card "O" The Day (http://oriolescards.blogspot.com/)
Michael from Bird's Watcher (http://birdswatcher.com/)
Apologies if I missed anybody...
Metaphors aside, the second edition of this event was, once again, a chance to meet my fellow bloggers face to face, watch the O's play and get a rare crab cake (remember, I live in Atlanta) up in the MASN suite.
We met up with Todd Webster outside of the home plate plaza and he took us up to the MASN suite to hang out for a bit before the game and pretty soon we were taken up to the MASN booth to chat with Gary Thorne and Mike Flanagan. I asked Mike Flanagan specifically if he had seen any issues with fellow lefty Mike Gonzalez's delivery...well, I could recap but God bless Anthony and James over at Oriole Post who recorded the entire Q&A with Mike and Gary. The video can be seen here with my question and much more.
After that, it was back to the suite to watch the game and chat with my fellow bloggers about all things baseball. Jim Hunter stopped by to shake hands and speak with us all, as well as MASN's Steve Melewski and Oriole PR Monica Pence, who I specifically thanked for getting me some good information for the Unofficial Baltimore Oriole Spring Training Visitor's Guide.
In a nice surprise, Andy MacPhail came down to the suite for a quick Q&A and hung around for almost 10 minutes. Again, thanks to Oriole Post, you can listen to the audio here.
Last year, I marveled at Rick Dempsey's color coded score keeping system and had to ask him about it this year. Rick was nice enough to explain what his markers meant:
Orange - all hits for either team are coded with Oriole orange
Green - walks. Because once you walk you're "ready to go" on the basepaths
Blue - strikeouts. Because "when you strike out, you're blue"
Purple - hit by a pitch. Because "when you get hit by a pitch, you get a big purple mark on you"
Red - RBI
And again, Todd Webster took us down to the MASN truck so we can see where all the magic happens. I still have no idea how they keep track of all those screens on the fly.
The game? Well, the O's hung around until late and then surrendered some runs in the 8th to lose 5-2 to the Blue Jays. But what I'll remember most is chatting with Anthony from Oriole Post, talking about mid-coast Maine with Todd Webster, discussing the relative worth of Garrett Atkins with Dan from Camden Crazies or picking Matt Sadler's (from Baltimore Sports Report) brain about getting minor league press credentials.
Again, an enjoyable time and a real treat, especially for writers like me who reside in the Oriole diaspora.
Other recaps and/or blogs represented:
Anthony and James from Oriole Post (http://oriolepost.com/)
Stacy and Duck from Camden Chat (http://www.camdenchat.com/)
Chris from Baltimore Sports and Life (http://baltimoresportsandlife.blogspot.com/)
Pete from The Wayward Oriole (http://www.thewaywardoriole.com/)
Matt and Clark from Baltimore Sports Report (http://baltimoresportsreport.com/)
Dan from Camden Crazies (http://camdencrazies.com/)
Kevin from Oriole Card "O" The Day (http://oriolescards.blogspot.com/)
Michael from Bird's Watcher (http://birdswatcher.com/)
Apologies if I missed anybody...
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Around the Oriole Blog-O-Sphere
Daniel Moroz of Camden Crazies writes about the unbalanced schedule and its implication for Beyond the Boxscore.
In light of Matt Wieters recent turn as Sports Illustrated coverboy, Roar from 34 takes a look at the last Oriole catcher to grace the cover of SI: Dempsey's Army's namesake.
The Nick Markakis Blingee will repair our losses and be a blessing to us.
Jay Trucker of The Examiner unveils Pie-mold, a plan to platoon Felix Pie and Nolan Reimold. It a fine idea except for the fact that Dave Trembely is platoon-averse.
Eutaw Street Hooligans provides a quick recap of their fantasy draft, a draft which I had a horse in. Due to a family committment, I had to go on Autodraft Monday night but as they will soon learn, I am King of the Waiver Wire.
Camden Depot gives you five players to watch in Delmarva. Looks like it will be a continuing series as he has jsut posted the five players to watch in Frederick.
In light of Matt Wieters recent turn as Sports Illustrated coverboy, Roar from 34 takes a look at the last Oriole catcher to grace the cover of SI: Dempsey's Army's namesake.
The Nick Markakis Blingee will repair our losses and be a blessing to us.
Jay Trucker of The Examiner unveils Pie-mold, a plan to platoon Felix Pie and Nolan Reimold. It a fine idea except for the fact that Dave Trembely is platoon-averse.
Eutaw Street Hooligans provides a quick recap of their fantasy draft, a draft which I had a horse in. Due to a family committment, I had to go on Autodraft Monday night but as they will soon learn, I am King of the Waiver Wire.
Camden Depot gives you five players to watch in Delmarva. Looks like it will be a continuing series as he has jsut posted the five players to watch in Frederick.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Around the Oriole Blog-O-Sphere
I mentioned a concern about top 2009 pick RHP Matt Hobgood's weight and his offseason conditioning. As he often does, Crawdaddy at Camden Depot goes at least one better while breaking down what is an average body fat measurement for a professional athlete. He compares him to other standards as well:
If Hobgood had enlisted, he would have had to have undergone personal counseling to change his habits. He no longer qualifies at those levels anymore. The US Army would consider him fit. The Marine Corps is a bit more stringent and requires for Hobgood's age group to be below 18% and to never exceed 22%.
I won't spoil the ultimate conclusion for you, go to Camden Depot and check it out.
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Still on the theme of "they do it better than me", Camden Crazies tries to decipher why Jeremy Guthrie gave up so many homers is 2009.
As discussed previously, Guthrie’s home run rate went from 1.1 HR/9 in 2008 to 1.6 HR/9 in 2009, mostly due to an increase in flyball rate from 38% to 47% – his HR/FB rate was similar at 10.9% to 10.5% (which are both very reasonable).
Again, I won't spoil the conclusions.
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If you haven't checked out new Oriole beat reporter for MLB.com, Brittany Ghiroli's contributions to the site you should.
Her blog on MLB.com has been updated almost as much as Roch Kubatko's and she has been very active on Twitter, especially tweeting spring training pics. Nice to see an Oriole beat reporter who will be getting the word out on all fronts.
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Eutaw Street Hooligans make some observations about a recent interview that DH Luke Scott did on MLB Home Plate on Sirius/XM radio.
Luke’s comments about the Orioles were much more concerning. Luke made it known once again that he is not happy at all as a primary DH. Luke made similar comments before the start of last season, but this year he seemed much more adamant. Luke also says that last year the Orioles promised him that he would still get half of his at bats as an outfielder. That obviously did not happen and he did not seem very happy about it.
Some interesting observations that I have not seen elsewhere...
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Roar from 34 has been assimilated by the "blanket with sleeves" scourge:
Resistance is futile. Give in to the power of the blanket with sleeves. You can even pick one up at the ballpark, which defies my original cynical logic upon viewing the Snuggie commercial: "Who would wear one of those things at a sporting event?"
So sad, so sad...
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The Wayward O seems to have a strange fascination with new Oriole closer Mike Gonzalez. I'll let that speak for itself.
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Weaver's Tantrum looks at how the Orioles have slowly and quietly assembled more southpaw pitchers for the organization.
These guys slot in at different levels and are useful in different ways. I think the O's made a good effort at fixing the problem. It should be regarded as a successful winter effort at shoring up a weak point.
Have fun at Yellowstone, Dave.
If Hobgood had enlisted, he would have had to have undergone personal counseling to change his habits. He no longer qualifies at those levels anymore. The US Army would consider him fit. The Marine Corps is a bit more stringent and requires for Hobgood's age group to be below 18% and to never exceed 22%.
I won't spoil the ultimate conclusion for you, go to Camden Depot and check it out.
*****
Still on the theme of "they do it better than me", Camden Crazies tries to decipher why Jeremy Guthrie gave up so many homers is 2009.
As discussed previously, Guthrie’s home run rate went from 1.1 HR/9 in 2008 to 1.6 HR/9 in 2009, mostly due to an increase in flyball rate from 38% to 47% – his HR/FB rate was similar at 10.9% to 10.5% (which are both very reasonable).
Again, I won't spoil the conclusions.
*****
If you haven't checked out new Oriole beat reporter for MLB.com, Brittany Ghiroli's contributions to the site you should.
Her blog on MLB.com has been updated almost as much as Roch Kubatko's and she has been very active on Twitter, especially tweeting spring training pics. Nice to see an Oriole beat reporter who will be getting the word out on all fronts.
*****
Eutaw Street Hooligans make some observations about a recent interview that DH Luke Scott did on MLB Home Plate on Sirius/XM radio.
Luke’s comments about the Orioles were much more concerning. Luke made it known once again that he is not happy at all as a primary DH. Luke made similar comments before the start of last season, but this year he seemed much more adamant. Luke also says that last year the Orioles promised him that he would still get half of his at bats as an outfielder. That obviously did not happen and he did not seem very happy about it.
Some interesting observations that I have not seen elsewhere...
*****
Roar from 34 has been assimilated by the "blanket with sleeves" scourge:
Resistance is futile. Give in to the power of the blanket with sleeves. You can even pick one up at the ballpark, which defies my original cynical logic upon viewing the Snuggie commercial: "Who would wear one of those things at a sporting event?"
So sad, so sad...
*****
The Wayward O seems to have a strange fascination with new Oriole closer Mike Gonzalez. I'll let that speak for itself.
*****
Weaver's Tantrum looks at how the Orioles have slowly and quietly assembled more southpaw pitchers for the organization.
These guys slot in at different levels and are useful in different ways. I think the O's made a good effort at fixing the problem. It should be regarded as a successful winter effort at shoring up a weak point.
Have fun at Yellowstone, Dave.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Base Hits: Spring Training, Projections and Submariner Scouts
A quick set of Base Hits while I prepare bigger posts for later this week...
Pete Kerzel at PressBox offers his 5 Questions for Spring Training.
Like me, he needs to add a 6th item. Brad Bergesen.
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Camden Crazies is coordinating 2010 fan projections for the team. Go over there and help him out.
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Mel Antonen of USA Today takes a look at how the Cincinnati Reds left Sarasota, how the Orioles moved in and the repercussions of the shuffling:
The Orioles had reached agreement with the city and Broward County to overhaul Fort Lauderdale Stadium, but the city couldn't persuade the Federal Aviation Administration to drop its demand that the team pay $1.3 million a year for upkeep of the executive airport that is next to the field...
The Orioles meant between 30,000 and 40,000 visitors during March with 20,000 hotel-room nights sold, according to the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, but baseball was a slim slice of tourism in the area, which attracted 10.8 million people in 2008.
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I was skimming through the Orioles directory this weekend. Did you know Todd Frohwirth was a pro scout for the team? I didn't. I used to love watching that guy pitch, him being a submariner and all. Gary Roenicke is a scout too.
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Jay Trucker takes a look at the round physique of relief pitcher Matt Albers.
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The Wayward Oriole bemoans the realities of technology encroaching on his blogging.
Long story short, Wayward O is probably going to be forced to change up publishing platforms -- unless Google comes to its senses. Hopefully this move will pave way for nifty redesign or something but most likely it will pave way for swearing and broken links.
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Camden Depot has an interesting interview with the makers of "Pelotero", a documentary about baseball in the Dominican Republic.
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I'll leave you with Ichiro. If someone can make a video like this for Nick Markakis, it would make me very happy.
Pete Kerzel at PressBox offers his 5 Questions for Spring Training.
Like me, he needs to add a 6th item. Brad Bergesen.
*****
Camden Crazies is coordinating 2010 fan projections for the team. Go over there and help him out.
*****
Mel Antonen of USA Today takes a look at how the Cincinnati Reds left Sarasota, how the Orioles moved in and the repercussions of the shuffling:
The Orioles had reached agreement with the city and Broward County to overhaul Fort Lauderdale Stadium, but the city couldn't persuade the Federal Aviation Administration to drop its demand that the team pay $1.3 million a year for upkeep of the executive airport that is next to the field...
The Orioles meant between 30,000 and 40,000 visitors during March with 20,000 hotel-room nights sold, according to the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, but baseball was a slim slice of tourism in the area, which attracted 10.8 million people in 2008.
*****
I was skimming through the Orioles directory this weekend. Did you know Todd Frohwirth was a pro scout for the team? I didn't. I used to love watching that guy pitch, him being a submariner and all. Gary Roenicke is a scout too.
*****
Jay Trucker takes a look at the round physique of relief pitcher Matt Albers.
*****
The Wayward Oriole bemoans the realities of technology encroaching on his blogging.
Long story short, Wayward O is probably going to be forced to change up publishing platforms -- unless Google comes to its senses. Hopefully this move will pave way for nifty redesign or something but most likely it will pave way for swearing and broken links.
*****
Camden Depot has an interesting interview with the makers of "Pelotero", a documentary about baseball in the Dominican Republic.
*****
I'll leave you with Ichiro. If someone can make a video like this for Nick Markakis, it would make me very happy.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Three Years Down
Three years ago today. I blogged my first post to Dempsey's Army, a post about the woeful conditions of the Orioles' Spring Training facility in Ft. Lauderdale. And since then, I have rarely shut up about my favorite team.
This blog began as an excercise in curiousity but turned quickly to therapy for a long suffering Oriole fan.
I'm still a bit shocked that anyone reads it at all but I certainly appreciate it. I had well north of 6,000 unique visitors this year (which is still small potatoes) but is unbelievable to me.
Thanks for reading. We'll see if we can't solve the AL East together.
Onward...let 2010 begin!
This blog began as an excercise in curiousity but turned quickly to therapy for a long suffering Oriole fan.
I'm still a bit shocked that anyone reads it at all but I certainly appreciate it. I had well north of 6,000 unique visitors this year (which is still small potatoes) but is unbelievable to me.
Thanks for reading. We'll see if we can't solve the AL East together.
Onward...let 2010 begin!
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