Majors: Organization Reports: Baltimore Orioles: 2008

Big League Ready?
Nov. 26, 2008
The Arizona Fall League season ended for catcher Matt Wieters, allowing him to get some much-needed rest while the debate rages over his future with the Orioles. [...] Continue Reading »

Settling In
Nov. 17, 2008
Once the Arizona Fall League season ends, lefthander Brian Matusz will return home and wait for the Orioles to assign him to one of their minor league affiliates. [...] Continue Reading »

Smooth Transition
Oct. 30, 2008
The next phase of Adam Loewen's professional life took him off the pitcher's mound and ultimately out of the Orioles organization. [...] Continue Reading »

Miclat Getting Noticed
Oct. 20, 2008
The Orioles are expected to pursue an offensive-minded shortstop over the winter, either via free agency or trade. In doing so, they also could be keeping the position warm for one of this year's draft picks. [...] Continue Reading »

Easy Choice
Oct. 3, 2008
In a season filled with difficult choices and disappointing results, the Orioles had an easy time picking their minor league player of the year, catcher Matt Wieters. [...] Continue Reading »

Orioles Final Report
Sep. 22, 2008
Orioles first-round pick Matt Wieters caught on quickly in Baltimore system. [...] Continue Reading »

Dressed to impress
Sep. 8, 2008
It didn't take long for first-round pick Brian Matusz to make a favorable impression on Orioles manager Dave Trembley. [...] Continue Reading »

If Not For Bad Luck . . .
Aug. 26, 2008
The bad luck continues for Hayden Penn. One of these days, the Triple-A Norfolk righthander is going to hit the lottery. But he couldn't cash in another opportunity to join the Orioles. [...] Continue Reading »

Wieters Blazing Path To Baltimore
Aug. 13, 2008
Each time that Orioles manager Dave Trembley receives a minor league report, usually tossed on his desk for his reading pleasure, it contains the same glowing words about catcher Matt Wieters. [...] Continue Reading »

Finding An Angle
Jul. 28, 2008
If low Class A Delmarva's Matthew Angle reaches first base, don't expect him to stay there. [...] Continue Reading »

Orioles Midseason Report
Jul. 10, 2008
After demolishing the Carolina League and getting off to a strong start in Double-A, Matt Wieters has emerged as one of the game's top handful of prospects. [...] Continue Reading »

Pain In The Back
Jul. 1, 2008
The wind didn't suddenly change at Camden Yards. That was just the collective sigh of relief coming from the front office after hearing that righthander Jake Arrieta had returned to high Class A Frederick's starting rotation. [...] Continue Reading »

A Familiar Pick
Jun. 5, 2008
When Orioles scouting director Joe Jordan went to bed the night before the amateur draft, he already knew which three players would be chosen ahead of his turn. He was on the clock before his head hit the pillow. Jordan had to decide between San Diego lefthander Brian Matusz and South Carolina first baseman Justin Smoak. After much deliberation, he chose Matusz. [...] Continue Reading »

Arrieta could be million-dollar bargain
May. 29, 2008
Jake Arrieta signed an above-slot deal last year as a fifth-round pick, but that investment could pay dividends for the Orioles down the line. [...] Continue Reading »

The Right Stuff
May. 14, 2008
Orioles righthander Brad Bergesen didn't expect to get promoted so quickly. [...] Continue Reading »

Minor Change, Big Results
May. 11, 2008
If Jim Johnson can't crack a major league rotation, perhaps he can make a nice living in the bullpen. He certainly made an impression on the Orioles, who added him to the major league roster as a 13th pitcher and watched him thrive in a relief role. Johnson didn't allow a run in his first nine innings and might compel the club to keep him once it returns to a 12-man staff.
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Improved Delivery
May. 1, 2008
Being the organization's minor league pitcher of the year in 2007 didn't mean that righthander Radhames Liz was a finished product who would automatically crack the Orioles rotation this season. It simply reinforced how large the gulf can be between Double-A and the majors.
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Sliver Of Hope
Apr. 10, 2008
Once the Orioles begin interleague play in National League ballparks, where the designated hitter is not used, 29-year-old infielder Oscar Salazar finally could return to the majors. It's been a while. Salazar appeared in eight games with the Tigers in 2002, batting .190 in 21 at-bats. Injuries kept him down the next few years, but he's on the rise again. [...] Continue Reading »

Marginal Utility
Apr. 1, 2008
Shortstop Blake Davis, an unexpected addition to the Orioles' major league spring training camp, is pouncing on an opportunity as deftly as he scoops up ground balls. [...] Continue Reading »

Patton Pending
Mar. 19, 2008
Troy Patton has been unable to compete for the fifth spot in the Orioles rotation. [...] Continue Reading »

Orioles Organization Report
Feb. 29, 2008
The Orioles got a nice haul of prospects for Erik Bedard. [...] Continue Reading »

Orioles Organization Report
Feb. 19, 2008
Changes in the Orioles organization are trickling down to the lowest levels of the minor league system, with five of the seven affiliates getting different managers in 2008. [...] Continue Reading »

Orioles Organization Report
Jan. 25, 2008
Catcher Matt Wieters, the fifth overall pick in the June draft out of Georgia Tech, was trying to get into playing shape after a long layoff following the draft. He reported to short-season Aberdeen after signing his contract, but he didn't appear in a game until the Orioles assigned him to the Honolulu Sharks in Hawaii Winter Baseball. [...] Continue Reading »

Orioles Organization Report
Jan. 11, 2008
Troy Patton knew before checking his voicemail that the five missed calls meant he was no longer an Astro. [...] Continue Reading »

Orioles Organization Report
Jan. 4, 2008
One method the Orioles have chosen to improve a farm system that still requires major upgrades involves having a bigger presence in the Dominican Republic. [...] Continue Reading »