Majors: Organization Reports: Baltimore Orioles: 2008
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 »
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.
[...] Continue Reading »
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.
[...] Continue Reading »
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 »
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