I've been seeing a few posts speculating on Dave Trembley's future as manager of the Baltimore Orioles. Or to be clear, they have been calling for Trembley's head after yet another losing season of Oriole baseball.
What strikes me as odd though is that most people are focusing strictly on the team's record. If you had a problem with Trembey's affection for the hit and run or aggressiveness on the basepaths with players who are ill-suited for the task, I could understand that a bit. Maybe even if you blamed him for the baserunning and fielding lapses, I would be with you. Maybe.
The bottom line is this: With the team Baltimore fielded in 2009, I'm not sure that anyone else could have done a better job.
The starting rotation we fielded on Opening Day included Mark Hendrickson, Adam Eaton and Alfredo Simon. We bolstered it with the likes of Rich Hill and an array of rookies who were, for the most part, rushed to fill the holes. Koji Uehara got hurt. Jeremy Guthrie is having his worst season in the majors.
The bullpen was a relative strength until the rotation fell apart. Guys were overused, fresh (and lesser arms) were brought up from the minors to help.
There was no offense to be had from the corner infield positions. Offense from the catching spot has been erratic. Overall, the lineup has had many solid performers but no stars. That kind of lineup will have trouble scoring when you are getting nothing from shortstop, third base or first base at the plate.
So this was/is a team with promise but a lot of flaws. The fatal flaw, of course, is that you compete in the AL East without a real pitching staff.
What could Trembley have done? Yelled really loud at Adam Eaton to make him pitch better? Gave a really nifty pep talk to Rich Hill and turn his season around? Shake Melvin Mora until he starts hitting like it's 2003? I don't think there's anything that Trembley could have done that would make any difference in the standings.
The truth is that Dave Trembley is not going to be judged by anything that happened on the field this year, not in a tangible way. Andy MacPhail is going to talk to his players, especially Nick Markakis and Brian Roberts and get their take on it. Has Trembley lost them or does he have their support? He's going to talk to Trembley's staff. He's going to talk to his people in the front office. He's going to talk to other coaches around the league. And then he's going to look at the record.
If Andy feels that the team could use a new voice, he'll make a change. If he feels that Trembley's philosophy of play no longer jibes with his, he'll make a change. But I really don't think Trembley has done anything wrong. I had a ton of reasons that Sam Perlozzo needed to go. Not so much with Trembley. There's nothing obvious (in my opinion) to point to since the record is a reflection of the whole organization, not just the manager.
I don't know if Trembley will be back in 2010 but that decision will be made by MacPhail and internal discussions not due to the record.
All this said, I'm OK with either scenario. Until he proves otherwise, in Andy I trust.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Chucky Theme Blogger Template
After a wait here is my next template release,and the release is really fast and good as my friend ritesh and me made this template together.So you will be eager to see my this blogger template.It is an chucky blogger template,the wordpress theme from topwpthemes.
As the special feature in this for you is the featured galley which many readers like to use and a automate shortening of post section on home page which is the speciality of wordpress themes.So what you waiting for, just have an demo and download it and start using it as soon as you can.
Now if you think this template doesn't satisfy your dream design,then check out my last two designs for sure as may like it for sure.
1)The Latest Blogger Template
2)Mainam Blogger Template
1.Pages Features Working
2.Comment Avatars Working
3.Share Buttons Working
I request you to Please Back Up your blogger template and all blogger widgets to your desktop or just copy paste all sidebar widgets codes to notepad and save to your desktop for further use in new template.
When you will Download This Template you will get an installation guide downloaded with template but i would like to tell about installation here too.
1) Header Image:-Just upload your header image from header widget inside the blogger layout.That is widget at top left of page elements,by hitting Edit Button.If you don’t wanna use image,you can use text also.
2) Menu Links:-To add the menu links, just keep on publishing your blogger pages and links will be added there automatically.
3) Read More Hack With Thumbnail:-As read more hack with thumbnail is installed.And it display image of size i assigned on homepage.If you want to change it or remove it or any alterations in it,you can read and modify it from here.
http://www.anshuldudeja.com/2009/05/automatic-read-more-hack-for-blogger.html
4)Using Featured Content:-
a) You will see the Featured Content widget in the layout above in picture as i shown where it is.
b) Just Add the Following Content in the way to make it work.
<div id="featured-post-wrap" class="clearfix">
<script type="text/javascript">
jQuery(document).ready(function() {
jQuery('#featured-post').cycle({
fx: 'fade',
speed: 'fast',
timeout: 6000,
pause:2,
next: '#featured-next',
prev: '#featured-prev'
});
})
</script>
<div id="featured-post">
<div class="featured-item">
<img alt="Image Name" width="304" src="Link of the Image" class="featured-thumb" height="190"/>
<div class="post clearfix">
<p class="date-post">Date of the Post </p>
<h2 class="title"><a href="Link of the Post" title="Title of the post">Title of the post.</a></h2>
<div class="entry">
Post Content Or Description
</div>
<a class="read-more" href="Link of the Post" title="Continue Reading...">Continue Reading...</a>
</div>
</div>
</div><!-- /featured-post -->
<a id="featured-prev">prev</a>
<a id="featured-next">next</a>
</div><!-- /featured-post-wrap -->
c) You have to just change the things highlighted in red color.
d) If you want to add more post then Just before below code
</div><!-- /featured-post -->
add this code :
<div class="featured-item">
<img alt="Image Name" width="304" src="Link of the Image" class="featured-thumb" height="190"/>
<div class="post clearfix">
<p class="date-post">Date of the Post </p>
<h2 class="title"><a href="Link of the Post" title="Title of the post">Title of the post.</a></h2>
<div class="entry">
Post Content Or Description
</div>
<a class="read-more" href="Link of the Post" title="Continue Reading...">Continue Reading...</a>
</div>
</div>
e) Repeat The step and Get as much post you want.
I have seen many having problem in adding this slider.So i am ading one more way for you to add it correctly.Just open this notepad file and copy codes from it and paste it in the widget of slider and save it.These are codes which i am using in demo blog.If it works perfectly then just edit content in that codes in the way i have told above.
If You Really liked my work and want encourage me to convert more Proffessional wordpress themes to blogger templates for Free, Then please help us by donating something you feel for this design by using paypal button in my sidebar.
As the special feature in this for you is the featured galley which many readers like to use and a automate shortening of post section on home page which is the speciality of wordpress themes.So what you waiting for, just have an demo and download it and start using it as soon as you can.
Snapshot Of The Chucky Template
Now if you think this template doesn't satisfy your dream design,then check out my last two designs for sure as may like it for sure.
1)The Latest Blogger Template
2)Mainam Blogger Template
Now Updated To Latest Blogger Features
1.Pages Features Working
2.Comment Avatars Working
3.Share Buttons Working
Hacks Installed In Chucky Template
- Search Box Installed
- Horizontal Navigational Menu Links
- Automatic Read More Hack With Thumbnail
- Swap Title Hack For Blogger
- Embed Comment Form
- Hidden Navbar Layout
- How Highlight Authors Comments In Blogger Blogs
- Numbering Of Blogger Comments
Features Of The Template
- Fixed Width Template
- Two Column Blogger Template
- Right Sidebar
- Beautiful Comment System
- Featured Content Gallery
- Top Menu Ready As Linklist
- Search Box Ready
- Rss Button Ready
- Compatible With Mozilla, Chrome and IE7
I request you to Please Back Up your blogger template and all blogger widgets to your desktop or just copy paste all sidebar widgets codes to notepad and save to your desktop for further use in new template.
When you will Download This Template you will get an installation guide downloaded with template but i would like to tell about installation here too.
Chucky Template installation
1) Header Image:-Just upload your header image from header widget inside the blogger layout.That is widget at top left of page elements,by hitting Edit Button.If you don’t wanna use image,you can use text also.
2) Menu Links:-To add the menu links, just keep on publishing your blogger pages and links will be added there automatically.
3) Read More Hack With Thumbnail:-As read more hack with thumbnail is installed.And it display image of size i assigned on homepage.If you want to change it or remove it or any alterations in it,you can read and modify it from here.
http://www.anshuldudeja.com/2009/05/automatic-read-more-hack-for-blogger.html
4)Using Featured Content:-
a) You will see the Featured Content widget in the layout above in picture as i shown where it is.
b) Just Add the Following Content in the way to make it work.
<div id="featured-post-wrap" class="clearfix">
<script type="text/javascript">
jQuery(document).ready(function() {
jQuery('#featured-post').cycle({
fx: 'fade',
speed: 'fast',
timeout: 6000,
pause:2,
next: '#featured-next',
prev: '#featured-prev'
});
})
</script>
<div id="featured-post">
<div class="featured-item">
<img alt="Image Name" width="304" src="Link of the Image" class="featured-thumb" height="190"/>
<div class="post clearfix">
<p class="date-post">Date of the Post </p>
<h2 class="title"><a href="Link of the Post" title="Title of the post">Title of the post.</a></h2>
<div class="entry">
Post Content Or Description
</div>
<a class="read-more" href="Link of the Post" title="Continue Reading...">Continue Reading...</a>
</div>
</div>
</div><!-- /featured-post -->
<a id="featured-prev">prev</a>
<a id="featured-next">next</a>
</div><!-- /featured-post-wrap -->
c) You have to just change the things highlighted in red color.
d) If you want to add more post then Just before below code
</div><!-- /featured-post -->
add this code :
<div class="featured-item">
<img alt="Image Name" width="304" src="Link of the Image" class="featured-thumb" height="190"/>
<div class="post clearfix">
<p class="date-post">Date of the Post </p>
<h2 class="title"><a href="Link of the Post" title="Title of the post">Title of the post.</a></h2>
<div class="entry">
Post Content Or Description
</div>
<a class="read-more" href="Link of the Post" title="Continue Reading...">Continue Reading...</a>
</div>
</div>
e) Repeat The step and Get as much post you want.
I have seen many having problem in adding this slider.So i am ading one more way for you to add it correctly.Just open this notepad file and copy codes from it and paste it in the widget of slider and save it.These are codes which i am using in demo blog.If it works perfectly then just edit content in that codes in the way i have told above.
Donate If You Like The Work
If You Really liked my work and want encourage me to convert more Proffessional wordpress themes to blogger templates for Free, Then please help us by donating something you feel for this design by using paypal button in my sidebar.
Chucky Theme Blogger Template
After a wait here is my next template release,and the release is really fast and good as my friend ritesh and me made this template together.So you will be eager to see my this blogger template.It is an chucky blogger template,the wordpress theme from topwpthemes.
As the special feature in this for you is the featured galley which many readers like to use and a automate shortening of post section on home page which is the speciality of wordpress themes.So what you waiting for, just have an demo and download it and start using it as soon as you can.
Now if you think this template doesn't satisfy your dream design,then check out my last two designs for sure as may like it for sure.
1)The Latest Blogger Template
2)Mainam Blogger Template
1.Pages Features Working
2.Comment Avatars Working
3.Share Buttons Working
I request you to Please Back Up your blogger template and all blogger widgets to your desktop or just copy paste all sidebar widgets codes to notepad and save to your desktop for further use in new template.
When you will Download This Template you will get an installation guide downloaded with template but i would like to tell about installation here too.
1) Header Image:-Just upload your header image from header widget inside the blogger layout.That is widget at top left of page elements,by hitting Edit Button.If you don’t wanna use image,you can use text also.
2) Menu Links:-To add the menu links, just keep on publishing your blogger pages and links will be added there automatically.
3) Read More Hack With Thumbnail:-As read more hack with thumbnail is installed.And it display image of size i assigned on homepage.If you want to change it or remove it or any alterations in it,you can read and modify it from here.
http://www.anshuldudeja.com/2009/05/automatic-read-more-hack-for-blogger.html
4)Using Featured Content:-
a) You will see the Featured Content widget in the layout above in picture as i shown where it is.
b) Just Add the Following Content in the way to make it work.
<div id="featured-post-wrap" class="clearfix">
<script type="text/javascript">
jQuery(document).ready(function() {
jQuery('#featured-post').cycle({
fx: 'fade',
speed: 'fast',
timeout: 6000,
pause:2,
next: '#featured-next',
prev: '#featured-prev'
});
})
</script>
<div id="featured-post">
<div class="featured-item">
<img alt="Image Name" width="304" src="Link of the Image" class="featured-thumb" height="190"/>
<div class="post clearfix">
<p class="date-post">Date of the Post </p>
<h2 class="title"><a href="Link of the Post" title="Title of the post">Title of the post.</a></h2>
<div class="entry">
Post Content Or Description
</div>
<a class="read-more" href="Link of the Post" title="Continue Reading...">Continue Reading...</a>
</div>
</div>
</div><!-- /featured-post -->
<a id="featured-prev">prev</a>
<a id="featured-next">next</a>
</div><!-- /featured-post-wrap -->
c) You have to just change the things highlighted in red color.
d) If you want to add more post then Just before below code
</div><!-- /featured-post -->
add this code :
<div class="featured-item">
<img alt="Image Name" width="304" src="Link of the Image" class="featured-thumb" height="190"/>
<div class="post clearfix">
<p class="date-post">Date of the Post </p>
<h2 class="title"><a href="Link of the Post" title="Title of the post">Title of the post.</a></h2>
<div class="entry">
Post Content Or Description
</div>
<a class="read-more" href="Link of the Post" title="Continue Reading...">Continue Reading...</a>
</div>
</div>
e) Repeat The step and Get as much post you want.
I have seen many having problem in adding this slider.So i am ading one more way for you to add it correctly.Just open this notepad file and copy codes from it and paste it in the widget of slider and save it.These are codes which i am using in demo blog.If it works perfectly then just edit content in that codes in the way i have told above.
If You Really liked my work and want encourage me to convert more Proffessional wordpress themes to blogger templates for Free, Then please help us by donating something you feel for this design by using paypal button in my sidebar.
As the special feature in this for you is the featured galley which many readers like to use and a automate shortening of post section on home page which is the speciality of wordpress themes.So what you waiting for, just have an demo and download it and start using it as soon as you can.
Snapshot Of The Chucky Template
Now if you think this template doesn't satisfy your dream design,then check out my last two designs for sure as may like it for sure.
1)The Latest Blogger Template
2)Mainam Blogger Template
Now Updated To Latest Blogger Features
1.Pages Features Working
2.Comment Avatars Working
3.Share Buttons Working
Hacks Installed In Chucky Template
- Search Box Installed
- Horizontal Navigational Menu Links
- Automatic Read More Hack With Thumbnail
- Swap Title Hack For Blogger
- Embed Comment Form
- Hidden Navbar Layout
- How Highlight Authors Comments In Blogger Blogs
- Numbering Of Blogger Comments
Features Of The Template
- Fixed Width Template
- Two Column Blogger Template
- Right Sidebar
- Beautiful Comment System
- Featured Content Gallery
- Top Menu Ready As Linklist
- Search Box Ready
- Rss Button Ready
- Compatible With Mozilla, Chrome and IE7
I request you to Please Back Up your blogger template and all blogger widgets to your desktop or just copy paste all sidebar widgets codes to notepad and save to your desktop for further use in new template.
When you will Download This Template you will get an installation guide downloaded with template but i would like to tell about installation here too.
Chucky Template installation
1) Header Image:-Just upload your header image from header widget inside the blogger layout.That is widget at top left of page elements,by hitting Edit Button.If you don’t wanna use image,you can use text also.
2) Menu Links:-To add the menu links, just keep on publishing your blogger pages and links will be added there automatically.
3) Read More Hack With Thumbnail:-As read more hack with thumbnail is installed.And it display image of size i assigned on homepage.If you want to change it or remove it or any alterations in it,you can read and modify it from here.
http://www.anshuldudeja.com/2009/05/automatic-read-more-hack-for-blogger.html
4)Using Featured Content:-
a) You will see the Featured Content widget in the layout above in picture as i shown where it is.
b) Just Add the Following Content in the way to make it work.
<div id="featured-post-wrap" class="clearfix">
<script type="text/javascript">
jQuery(document).ready(function() {
jQuery('#featured-post').cycle({
fx: 'fade',
speed: 'fast',
timeout: 6000,
pause:2,
next: '#featured-next',
prev: '#featured-prev'
});
})
</script>
<div id="featured-post">
<div class="featured-item">
<img alt="Image Name" width="304" src="Link of the Image" class="featured-thumb" height="190"/>
<div class="post clearfix">
<p class="date-post">Date of the Post </p>
<h2 class="title"><a href="Link of the Post" title="Title of the post">Title of the post.</a></h2>
<div class="entry">
Post Content Or Description
</div>
<a class="read-more" href="Link of the Post" title="Continue Reading...">Continue Reading...</a>
</div>
</div>
</div><!-- /featured-post -->
<a id="featured-prev">prev</a>
<a id="featured-next">next</a>
</div><!-- /featured-post-wrap -->
c) You have to just change the things highlighted in red color.
d) If you want to add more post then Just before below code
</div><!-- /featured-post -->
add this code :
<div class="featured-item">
<img alt="Image Name" width="304" src="Link of the Image" class="featured-thumb" height="190"/>
<div class="post clearfix">
<p class="date-post">Date of the Post </p>
<h2 class="title"><a href="Link of the Post" title="Title of the post">Title of the post.</a></h2>
<div class="entry">
Post Content Or Description
</div>
<a class="read-more" href="Link of the Post" title="Continue Reading...">Continue Reading...</a>
</div>
</div>
e) Repeat The step and Get as much post you want.
I have seen many having problem in adding this slider.So i am ading one more way for you to add it correctly.Just open this notepad file and copy codes from it and paste it in the widget of slider and save it.These are codes which i am using in demo blog.If it works perfectly then just edit content in that codes in the way i have told above.
Donate If You Like The Work
If You Really liked my work and want encourage me to convert more Proffessional wordpress themes to blogger templates for Free, Then please help us by donating something you feel for this design by using paypal button in my sidebar.
Chucky Theme Blogger Template
After a wait here is my next template release,and the release is really fast and good as my friend ritesh and me made this template together.So you will be eager to see my this blogger template.It is an chucky blogger template,the wordpress theme from topwpthemes.
As the special feature in this for you is the featured galley which many readers like to use and a automate shortening of post section on home page which is the speciality of wordpress themes.So what you waiting for, just have an demo and download it and start using it as soon as you can.
Now if you think this template doesn't satisfy your dream design,then check out my last two designs for sure as may like it for sure.
1)The Latest Blogger Template
2)Mainam Blogger Template
1.Pages Features Working
2.Comment Avatars Working
3.Share Buttons Working
I request you to Please Back Up your blogger template and all blogger widgets to your desktop or just copy paste all sidebar widgets codes to notepad and save to your desktop for further use in new template.
When you will Download This Template you will get an installation guide downloaded with template but i would like to tell about installation here too.
1) Header Image:-Just upload your header image from header widget inside the blogger layout.That is widget at top left of page elements,by hitting Edit Button.If you don’t wanna use image,you can use text also.
2) Menu Links:-To add the menu links, just keep on publishing your blogger pages and links will be added there automatically.
3) Read More Hack With Thumbnail:-As read more hack with thumbnail is installed.And it display image of size i assigned on homepage.If you want to change it or remove it or any alterations in it,you can read and modify it from here.
http://www.anshuldudeja.com/2009/05/automatic-read-more-hack-for-blogger.html
4)Using Featured Content:-
a) You will see the Featured Content widget in the layout above in picture as i shown where it is.
b) Just Add the Following Content in the way to make it work.
<div id="featured-post-wrap" class="clearfix">
<script type="text/javascript">
jQuery(document).ready(function() {
jQuery('#featured-post').cycle({
fx: 'fade',
speed: 'fast',
timeout: 6000,
pause:2,
next: '#featured-next',
prev: '#featured-prev'
});
})
</script>
<div id="featured-post">
<div class="featured-item">
<img alt="Image Name" width="304" src="Link of the Image" class="featured-thumb" height="190"/>
<div class="post clearfix">
<p class="date-post">Date of the Post </p>
<h2 class="title"><a href="Link of the Post" title="Title of the post">Title of the post.</a></h2>
<div class="entry">
Post Content Or Description
</div>
<a class="read-more" href="Link of the Post" title="Continue Reading...">Continue Reading...</a>
</div>
</div>
</div><!-- /featured-post -->
<a id="featured-prev">prev</a>
<a id="featured-next">next</a>
</div><!-- /featured-post-wrap -->
c) You have to just change the things highlighted in red color.
d) If you want to add more post then Just before below code
</div><!-- /featured-post -->
add this code :
<div class="featured-item">
<img alt="Image Name" width="304" src="Link of the Image" class="featured-thumb" height="190"/>
<div class="post clearfix">
<p class="date-post">Date of the Post </p>
<h2 class="title"><a href="Link of the Post" title="Title of the post">Title of the post.</a></h2>
<div class="entry">
Post Content Or Description
</div>
<a class="read-more" href="Link of the Post" title="Continue Reading...">Continue Reading...</a>
</div>
</div>
e) Repeat The step and Get as much post you want.
I have seen many having problem in adding this slider.So i am ading one more way for you to add it correctly.Just open this notepad file and copy codes from it and paste it in the widget of slider and save it.These are codes which i am using in demo blog.If it works perfectly then just edit content in that codes in the way i have told above.
If You Really liked my work and want encourage me to convert more Proffessional wordpress themes to blogger templates for Free, Then please help us by donating something you feel for this design by using paypal button in my sidebar.
As the special feature in this for you is the featured galley which many readers like to use and a automate shortening of post section on home page which is the speciality of wordpress themes.So what you waiting for, just have an demo and download it and start using it as soon as you can.
Snapshot Of The Chucky Template
Now if you think this template doesn't satisfy your dream design,then check out my last two designs for sure as may like it for sure.
1)The Latest Blogger Template
2)Mainam Blogger Template
Now Updated To Latest Blogger Features
1.Pages Features Working
2.Comment Avatars Working
3.Share Buttons Working
Hacks Installed In Chucky Template
- Search Box Installed
- Horizontal Navigational Menu Links
- Automatic Read More Hack With Thumbnail
- Swap Title Hack For Blogger
- Embed Comment Form
- Hidden Navbar Layout
- How Highlight Authors Comments In Blogger Blogs
- Numbering Of Blogger Comments
Features Of The Template
- Fixed Width Template
- Two Column Blogger Template
- Right Sidebar
- Beautiful Comment System
- Featured Content Gallery
- Top Menu Ready As Linklist
- Search Box Ready
- Rss Button Ready
- Compatible With Mozilla, Chrome and IE7
I request you to Please Back Up your blogger template and all blogger widgets to your desktop or just copy paste all sidebar widgets codes to notepad and save to your desktop for further use in new template.
When you will Download This Template you will get an installation guide downloaded with template but i would like to tell about installation here too.
Chucky Template installation
1) Header Image:-Just upload your header image from header widget inside the blogger layout.That is widget at top left of page elements,by hitting Edit Button.If you don’t wanna use image,you can use text also.
2) Menu Links:-To add the menu links, just keep on publishing your blogger pages and links will be added there automatically.
3) Read More Hack With Thumbnail:-As read more hack with thumbnail is installed.And it display image of size i assigned on homepage.If you want to change it or remove it or any alterations in it,you can read and modify it from here.
http://www.anshuldudeja.com/2009/05/automatic-read-more-hack-for-blogger.html
4)Using Featured Content:-
a) You will see the Featured Content widget in the layout above in picture as i shown where it is.
b) Just Add the Following Content in the way to make it work.
<div id="featured-post-wrap" class="clearfix">
<script type="text/javascript">
jQuery(document).ready(function() {
jQuery('#featured-post').cycle({
fx: 'fade',
speed: 'fast',
timeout: 6000,
pause:2,
next: '#featured-next',
prev: '#featured-prev'
});
})
</script>
<div id="featured-post">
<div class="featured-item">
<img alt="Image Name" width="304" src="Link of the Image" class="featured-thumb" height="190"/>
<div class="post clearfix">
<p class="date-post">Date of the Post </p>
<h2 class="title"><a href="Link of the Post" title="Title of the post">Title of the post.</a></h2>
<div class="entry">
Post Content Or Description
</div>
<a class="read-more" href="Link of the Post" title="Continue Reading...">Continue Reading...</a>
</div>
</div>
</div><!-- /featured-post -->
<a id="featured-prev">prev</a>
<a id="featured-next">next</a>
</div><!-- /featured-post-wrap -->
c) You have to just change the things highlighted in red color.
d) If you want to add more post then Just before below code
</div><!-- /featured-post -->
add this code :
<div class="featured-item">
<img alt="Image Name" width="304" src="Link of the Image" class="featured-thumb" height="190"/>
<div class="post clearfix">
<p class="date-post">Date of the Post </p>
<h2 class="title"><a href="Link of the Post" title="Title of the post">Title of the post.</a></h2>
<div class="entry">
Post Content Or Description
</div>
<a class="read-more" href="Link of the Post" title="Continue Reading...">Continue Reading...</a>
</div>
</div>
e) Repeat The step and Get as much post you want.
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
Base Hits: Roberts Chases Himself, The Bryce Harper Sweepstakes and Minor Opinions
One of the bright spots for the Orioles in 2009 (and for the decade) has been Brian Roberts. Roberts struck his 46th double in Tampa last night and is well on pace to break his club record of 51. The top seasons for doubles:
2B
Roberts '08 51
Tejada '05 50
Roberts '04 50
Huff '08 48
Markakis '08 48
Ripken '83 47
Roberts '09 46
Ripken '91 46
Roberts '04 45
Markakis '07 43
Something to watch in September besides the standings...
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Sad but true, the Orioles are actually in the running for the Bryce Harper sweepstakes. Follow the standings daily at Raise the Jolly Roger.
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Feel the love.
Aubrey Huff has been absolutely glowing about the Baltimore Orioles since he was traded. Some quotes:
"I've grown close to a lot of staff, and especially a lot of players on this team. It's definitely emotional. I've seen all these young guys come up and I've had a great time with all these young guys....
"I want to thank Andy for the opportunity to come here and play all these years, and the whole staff. Dave's been great, all the players have been awesome, and I'm really going to miss it... I really enjoyed my time here."
Reportedly Andy MacPhail is open to the idea of Huff returning next year and on XM MLB Home Plate yesterday, Huff was again glowing in his praise of his time with Baltimore.
Could Huff be in Baltimore in 2010? If the price was right, I wouldn't be surprised.
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I was browsing through Baseball America and saw some Oriole minor leaguers honored. Here's some of them.
In a survey of Carolina League managers (A+):
Best Pitching Prospect: Brian Matusz
Best Breaking Pitch: Brian MatuszBest Pitching Prospect: Brian Matusz
Best Reliever: Luis Lebron
In a survey of Eastern League managers (AA):
Best Pitching Prospect: Brian Matusz
Best Changeup: Brian MatuszBest Defensive Outfielder: Jonathan Tucker
In a survey of International League managers (AAA):
Best Breaking Pitch: Chris Tillman
Best Reliever: Kam MickolioBest Defensive 1B: Michael Aubrey
Brian Matusz got noticed a bit, huh?
Nice to see Kam Mickolio on the list too.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Base Hits: Draft Surprises, Draft Hysteria, The New Aubrey and Cal the Selfish
So late Monday night while everyone was waiting to see if the Nats would sign Stephen Strasburg, the Orioles received a much bigger surprise than the Nats would get. 2nd round pick Mychal Givens signed with the Orioles after all.
This deal looked dead as Dillinger in the days leading up to the signing deadline but it turns out that both sides (especially scouting director Joe Jordan) were just playing hardball.
Joe Jordan on the tough negotiations:
"I don't know if it was any tougher than anything else. It became apparent to us several days ago that this was going to go down to the end. And I had to put a negative spin on things and then try and hopefully create a situation where we could get it done."
I think there was another factor involved. Givens was committed to Oklahoma State and I would imagine that Joe Jordan's been there. I have. Maybe if Givens was committed to Miami or USC
Jordan would not have been so bold in negotiations. But I'm guessing he was counting on the kid taking the money instead of going to play ball out in the middle of nowhere for the next two years.
The Orioles signed 25 of their top 30 picks including 10 of the first 11. In the first 11 picks, Baltimore added:
2 college righty starters
1 high school righty starter
1 college lefty starter
1 high school lefty starter
1 college righty reliever
1 college catcher
1 high school catcher
1 college first baseman
1 high school shortstop
Not a bad haul, especially when you consider that they made some high upside picks in the later rounds.
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While we're on the draft, ESPN's Jayson Stark with a pro-owner/anti-player screed about how the draft is broken and needs to be changed. I don't like to pick on Jayson Stark since I used to read his work way back when in Outside Pitch. So I will agree with his assertion that draft picks should be able to be traded. Anything that gives the teams another avenue for building their farm system is fine with me.
I was going to write about Stark's rehashing of all the ideas many have thrown out to revamp the draft in recent years but Shysterball can do that better than I. (Good comments on this post too...)
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Baltimore lost an Aubrey but gained one last night when they recalled 1B Michael Aubrey from Norfolk.
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Matt Albers was sent down and Kam Mickolio was recalled from Norfolk.
Against all statistical evidence, I have believed (and still do) that Albers is a major league pitcher. He's got good stuff and just needs to learn to control it. It looked like he had turned a corner earlier this season but has fallen back to his old ways. I'm still pulling for the guy but if you can't find the plate, you can't really expect success...
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I found this story comparing the selfishness of Brett Favre to the selfishness of Cal Ripken during The Streak. I refuted the argument in the comments and it turned out to be pretty long. Here's my argument in favor of The Streak:
What everyone seems to forget about Ripken's streak is that he was easily the best choice to play shortstop, offensively and defensively, every day he came to the ballpark. In the days before Nomar, A-Rod and Jeter, a bat like Ripken's was invaluable for a shortstop and his glove was top notch, one of the best of his generation at short. I have always failed to see how the Baltimore Orioles would have been better off with Manny Alexander or Tim Hulett in the lineup. Batting slump or not, Ripken was always contributing stellar defense. A run saved is at least worth an RBI.
I have also failed to see how a game or two off would suddenly rejuvenate a "tired" player. If that was truly the case, one or two games aren't going to help. Ripken often had a better second half than first half over the course of his streak. He often left the game in blowouts to get some extra rest. To assume that he would have had better numbers with a couple of extra games off is quite a leap. Again, this argument forgets Cal's defense.
There wasn't much juicy to write about Cal over the course of his Hall of Fame career so writers fell back on two criticisms: 1) Cal's streak is hurting the team and 2) Cal is not a fiery leader and that's why the Orioles lose. Both were simple, silly and designed to sell papers, not provide analysis. Olney and Ken Rosenthal loved these angles.
Peter Handrinos (an unabashed Yankee fan) makes the assertion that Ripken's poor September cost the Orioles the AL East in 1989. What he fails to remember is that the 1989 Orioles were a ragtag team of rookies and journeyman. They were not expected to contend at all and played above their head all year. To blame their collapse on Ripken's streak is ludicrous. Trading away Mike Boddicker and Eddie Murray (for minor leaguers and spare parts) in 1988 doomed the '89 season before it started. Management did not believe in the team and started to rebuild. The Streak had nothing to do with it. Handrinos seems to want to enhance Lou Gehrig's streak by diminishing Cal's.
And Bobby Bonds' criticism is hilarious. Bonds was a hard drinking partier during his playing days and aged badly as a result, possibly ruining a shot at a Hall of Fame caliber career. Ripken was a diligent trainer and kept in top shape during his career. Which player was truly selfish? Which player was letting his team down? Ripken slept at night...you don't need as much rest when you get a good night's sleep.
Yes, Ripken was lucky to escape injury but as Seneca said, "Luck is where preparation meets opportunity." Ripken put himself in the best possible position to play every day. To compare Gehrig's streak and Ripken's in silly anyway; to even come close to Gehrig's streak, let alone break it, at shortstop instead of first base is far more impressive.
There’s certainly some room to wonder how historically important the streak was but to paint Cal as selfish in this regard is way off base, no pun intended.
This deal looked dead as Dillinger in the days leading up to the signing deadline but it turns out that both sides (especially scouting director Joe Jordan) were just playing hardball.
Joe Jordan on the tough negotiations:
"I don't know if it was any tougher than anything else. It became apparent to us several days ago that this was going to go down to the end. And I had to put a negative spin on things and then try and hopefully create a situation where we could get it done."
I think there was another factor involved. Givens was committed to Oklahoma State and I would imagine that Joe Jordan's been there. I have. Maybe if Givens was committed to Miami or USC
Jordan would not have been so bold in negotiations. But I'm guessing he was counting on the kid taking the money instead of going to play ball out in the middle of nowhere for the next two years.
The Orioles signed 25 of their top 30 picks including 10 of the first 11. In the first 11 picks, Baltimore added:
2 college righty starters
1 high school righty starter
1 college lefty starter
1 high school lefty starter
1 college righty reliever
1 college catcher
1 high school catcher
1 college first baseman
1 high school shortstop
Not a bad haul, especially when you consider that they made some high upside picks in the later rounds.
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While we're on the draft, ESPN's Jayson Stark with a pro-owner/anti-player screed about how the draft is broken and needs to be changed. I don't like to pick on Jayson Stark since I used to read his work way back when in Outside Pitch. So I will agree with his assertion that draft picks should be able to be traded. Anything that gives the teams another avenue for building their farm system is fine with me.
I was going to write about Stark's rehashing of all the ideas many have thrown out to revamp the draft in recent years but Shysterball can do that better than I. (Good comments on this post too...)
*****
Baltimore lost an Aubrey but gained one last night when they recalled 1B Michael Aubrey from Norfolk.
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Matt Albers was sent down and Kam Mickolio was recalled from Norfolk.
Against all statistical evidence, I have believed (and still do) that Albers is a major league pitcher. He's got good stuff and just needs to learn to control it. It looked like he had turned a corner earlier this season but has fallen back to his old ways. I'm still pulling for the guy but if you can't find the plate, you can't really expect success...
*****
I found this story comparing the selfishness of Brett Favre to the selfishness of Cal Ripken during The Streak. I refuted the argument in the comments and it turned out to be pretty long. Here's my argument in favor of The Streak:
What everyone seems to forget about Ripken's streak is that he was easily the best choice to play shortstop, offensively and defensively, every day he came to the ballpark. In the days before Nomar, A-Rod and Jeter, a bat like Ripken's was invaluable for a shortstop and his glove was top notch, one of the best of his generation at short. I have always failed to see how the Baltimore Orioles would have been better off with Manny Alexander or Tim Hulett in the lineup. Batting slump or not, Ripken was always contributing stellar defense. A run saved is at least worth an RBI.
I have also failed to see how a game or two off would suddenly rejuvenate a "tired" player. If that was truly the case, one or two games aren't going to help. Ripken often had a better second half than first half over the course of his streak. He often left the game in blowouts to get some extra rest. To assume that he would have had better numbers with a couple of extra games off is quite a leap. Again, this argument forgets Cal's defense.
There wasn't much juicy to write about Cal over the course of his Hall of Fame career so writers fell back on two criticisms: 1) Cal's streak is hurting the team and 2) Cal is not a fiery leader and that's why the Orioles lose. Both were simple, silly and designed to sell papers, not provide analysis. Olney and Ken Rosenthal loved these angles.
Peter Handrinos (an unabashed Yankee fan) makes the assertion that Ripken's poor September cost the Orioles the AL East in 1989. What he fails to remember is that the 1989 Orioles were a ragtag team of rookies and journeyman. They were not expected to contend at all and played above their head all year. To blame their collapse on Ripken's streak is ludicrous. Trading away Mike Boddicker and Eddie Murray (for minor leaguers and spare parts) in 1988 doomed the '89 season before it started. Management did not believe in the team and started to rebuild. The Streak had nothing to do with it. Handrinos seems to want to enhance Lou Gehrig's streak by diminishing Cal's.
And Bobby Bonds' criticism is hilarious. Bonds was a hard drinking partier during his playing days and aged badly as a result, possibly ruining a shot at a Hall of Fame caliber career. Ripken was a diligent trainer and kept in top shape during his career. Which player was truly selfish? Which player was letting his team down? Ripken slept at night...you don't need as much rest when you get a good night's sleep.
Yes, Ripken was lucky to escape injury but as Seneca said, "Luck is where preparation meets opportunity." Ripken put himself in the best possible position to play every day. To compare Gehrig's streak and Ripken's in silly anyway; to even come close to Gehrig's streak, let alone break it, at shortstop instead of first base is far more impressive.
There’s certainly some room to wonder how historically important the streak was but to paint Cal as selfish in this regard is way off base, no pun intended.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Looking Forward to the Oriole Windfall, Part 2
In Part 1, we broke down the guaranteed and expected salaries for players currently on the roster and looked at possibilities for free agent third basemen the Orioles could target. We'll look at pitching but not before we take a look at first base.
Assuming the O's sign a free agent third baseman, that would leave Ty Wigginton to man first base. Brandon Snyder is hitting much better in Norfolk these days and may well seize the job in Spring Training sending Wiggy back to the bench. If so, great. If not, there will a bench spot left for corner infielder at the beginning of the year which could be filled by a guy from AAA (newly acquired Ryne Hughes, Michael Aubrey or a healthy (if there is such a thing) Scott Moore).
The bullpen is set without free agent signings (except for the signing of a lefty like Mark Hendrickson or someone of his ilk) and four of the spots in the starting rotation are Guthrie, Tillman, Matusz and Bergesen.
Jeremy Guthrie may not be a staff ace but he's not a 5.66 ERA pitcher either. I expect him to rebound next year, at least to league average levels.
Brad Bergesen is the most polished of the rookies and although he's unconventional, he should stick next season.
Chris Tillman and Brian Matusz are the young studs, great stuff, great pedigree and have found some success in 2009. They are here to stay, at least for 2010.
This leaves one spot to be filled by David Hernandez, Jason Berken or Jake Arietta internally. But all three of these guys have shown some strong signs of not being ready yet. So why rush them? Baltimore has the cash to sign a veteran to help anchor the rotation for the next few years.
The candidates?
Tim Hudson
The issues here are obvious. Firstly, the Braves have an affordable 2010 option on Hudson (but Hudson could void it if he wishes). Second, he's coming off elbow ligament replacement surgery. Third, he'll be 34 in 2010.
However, he's a pitcher who may be available and his style would fit in very well at Camden Yards. He's a ground ball pitcher and a good control guy. He would be available for probably $12-14 million per year due to health questions. He's had success in the American League before.
Why would he come to Baltimore from a team that could contend in Atlanta? Atlanta management, while they think they have a team that can contend, has tended to cheap out over the past few seasons when it comes to spending money. They may look at their pitching depth and not even pick up Hudson's $10 million option, looking instead to spend that money on a bat.
Hudson's a risk and you'd have to keep an eye on his rehab starts...but if he's healthy I think he's a good fit.
John Lackey
Peter Schmuck stole some of my thunder on this one but Lackey is probably the best free agent fit in terms of health, age and performance. The problem is you'll have to pay for that performance.
It would take at least a 5-year deal to land Lackey and, for the Orioles, a 6 or 7-year deal might be necessary to lure him away from the Angels. Offering a long term deal to a starter in his thirties (Lackey will be 31 to start next season) is always risky and this contract would be an expensive risk.
Lackey is a bit more on the fly ball pitcher range of things but should still be OK at OPACY.
The other free agent pitchers are less than overwhelming. Jarrod Washburn, John Garland, Brad Penny, Erik Bedard...all mediocre to lousy or big injury risks. Maybe you bring a guy or two like that into camp with an incentive laden contract but you wouldn't pursue any of these guys hard.
For the first time since the 2004, the Orioles have some money to spend and a couple holes to fill. It's time to go fill them and start competing in 2010.
Assuming the O's sign a free agent third baseman, that would leave Ty Wigginton to man first base. Brandon Snyder is hitting much better in Norfolk these days and may well seize the job in Spring Training sending Wiggy back to the bench. If so, great. If not, there will a bench spot left for corner infielder at the beginning of the year which could be filled by a guy from AAA (newly acquired Ryne Hughes, Michael Aubrey or a healthy (if there is such a thing) Scott Moore).
The bullpen is set without free agent signings (except for the signing of a lefty like Mark Hendrickson or someone of his ilk) and four of the spots in the starting rotation are Guthrie, Tillman, Matusz and Bergesen.
Jeremy Guthrie may not be a staff ace but he's not a 5.66 ERA pitcher either. I expect him to rebound next year, at least to league average levels.
Brad Bergesen is the most polished of the rookies and although he's unconventional, he should stick next season.
Chris Tillman and Brian Matusz are the young studs, great stuff, great pedigree and have found some success in 2009. They are here to stay, at least for 2010.
This leaves one spot to be filled by David Hernandez, Jason Berken or Jake Arietta internally. But all three of these guys have shown some strong signs of not being ready yet. So why rush them? Baltimore has the cash to sign a veteran to help anchor the rotation for the next few years.
The candidates?
Tim Hudson
ERA IP SO BB HR WHIP W L
2007 3.33 224.1 132 53 10 1.22 16 10
2008 3.17 142 85 40 11 1.16 11 7
2009 ----- has not pitched ----
The issues here are obvious. Firstly, the Braves have an affordable 2010 option on Hudson (but Hudson could void it if he wishes). Second, he's coming off elbow ligament replacement surgery. Third, he'll be 34 in 2010.
However, he's a pitcher who may be available and his style would fit in very well at Camden Yards. He's a ground ball pitcher and a good control guy. He would be available for probably $12-14 million per year due to health questions. He's had success in the American League before.
Why would he come to Baltimore from a team that could contend in Atlanta? Atlanta management, while they think they have a team that can contend, has tended to cheap out over the past few seasons when it comes to spending money. They may look at their pitching depth and not even pick up Hudson's $10 million option, looking instead to spend that money on a bat.
Hudson's a risk and you'd have to keep an eye on his rehab starts...but if he's healthy I think he's a good fit.
John Lackey
ERA IP SO BB HR WHIP W L
2007 3.01 224 179 52 18 1.21 19 9
2008 3.75 163 130 40 26 1.25 12 5
2009 3.73 118 99 33 12 1.23 8 5
Peter Schmuck stole some of my thunder on this one but Lackey is probably the best free agent fit in terms of health, age and performance. The problem is you'll have to pay for that performance.
It would take at least a 5-year deal to land Lackey and, for the Orioles, a 6 or 7-year deal might be necessary to lure him away from the Angels. Offering a long term deal to a starter in his thirties (Lackey will be 31 to start next season) is always risky and this contract would be an expensive risk.
Lackey is a bit more on the fly ball pitcher range of things but should still be OK at OPACY.
The other free agent pitchers are less than overwhelming. Jarrod Washburn, John Garland, Brad Penny, Erik Bedard...all mediocre to lousy or big injury risks. Maybe you bring a guy or two like that into camp with an incentive laden contract but you wouldn't pursue any of these guys hard.
For the first time since the 2004, the Orioles have some money to spend and a couple holes to fill. It's time to go fill them and start competing in 2010.
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