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I used to live the dream every summer with my Durham Bulls and the occasional trip 90 miles west for Single A baseball with the Winston-Salem Warthogs. I am now forced to go to Wrigley Field and watch the National League (partially because I can get free tickets). Chicago is a baseball town but nothing compares to a 2-1 pitcher’s duel at Camden Yards on a cool summer night. Crabcake sandwiches and cold beer… the smell of barbecue wafting in from the outfield from the grills on Eutaw Street. There is just something about the way Orange, Black, Gray and White go together.
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OI is Closed
Orioles Insider, after a run of nearly 4 years, is closing.
If anyone would like to take over this blog and continue the run, please contact me at mward773@gmail.com.
Thanks for all the great support over the years.
O’s to Pursue Closer
The Orioles plan to pursue a closer this offseason, according to manager Dave Trembley. Trembley would prefer to use Jim Johnson and Koji Uehara as setup men instead of in the ninth inning. “If you don’t get a closer, now you come into Spring Training kind of unsettled again and you might have to take [...]
7Dec2009 | Orioles Insider | 0 comments | Continued
Adam Jones Wins Gold Glove
The American League Gold Glove winners were announced, with Adam Jones of the Orioles taking home his first award.
Jones, Torii Hunter and Ichiro make up the outfield while Mark Teixeira, Placido Polanco, Derek Jeter, Evan Longoria comprise the infield. Joe Mauer was recognized as the American League’s best receiver while Mark Buehrle captured his first [...]
The Orioles…
were mathematically eliminated from the AL East division race today.
1Sep2009 | Orioles Insider | 0 comments | Continued
See You in 2010
If you hadn’t already noticed, OI is shutting down for the rest of 2009. This season is another lost one but we will be back next year as it looks to be exciting with all the young talent getting a chance in Baltimore. Wieters, Matusz, Tillman… the list is getting long and very good. The [...]
31Aug2009 | Orioles Insider | 0 comments | Continued
Roberts Hits 2 HR v. White Sox
Brian Roberts hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning and had a solo shot in the third, leading the Orioles to a 5-1 win over the White Sox on Friday night. Orioles starter Jeremy Guthrie (8-12), who lost his previous four decisions, allowed just one run on six hits in seven innings [...]
21Aug2009 | Orioles Insider | 0 comments | Continued
Huff Traded for… Nothing
Content courtesy of ESPN.
The Detroit Tigers bolstered their offense for a pennant drive by obtaining first baseman Aubrey Huff from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday for a minor leaguer.
“I’ve been in last place basically my whole career, so this is an exciting time for me,” Huff said. “I’m looking forward to it.”
The Tigers began Monday [...]
You never write…
Hard to stay excited… looking forward to 2010 already.
Jeremy Guthrie was hit hard for seven runs on 10 hits in 5 2/3 innings versus the Angels on Sunday. Guthrie walked two, struck out two, and gave up four doubles and a homer. He has just three quality starts in 13 outings since the start of [...]
Weekend Recap, Player News
Gio Gonzalez took a five-hit shutout into the seventh inning, Mark Ellis had a career-high five hits and four RBIs, and the Oakland Athletics beat Baltimore 9-1 on Monday night to extend their winning streak against the Orioles to nine games. Jeremy Guthrie (7-12) allowed five runs and a season-high 11 hits in 4 2/3 [...]
11Aug2009 | Orioles Insider | 0 comments | Continued
O’s Notes
David Hernandez was roughed up by the Tigers on Thursday, surrendering five runs in three innings. His worst outing to date as a major leaguer. Hernandez is 3-4 with a 3.96 ERA in nine starts and one relief appearance.
Dennis Sarfate (finger) will continue with a rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk until Aug. 13. Sarfate [...]
Matusz Shines in Debut
Brian Matusz tossed five innings of one-run ball in his major league debut as part of an 8-2 win over the Tigers on Tuesday night. Matusz was a little shaky in the second inning, walking a pair, but really settled into a groove after that, proving able to hit spots when he needed to. His [...]
5Aug2009 | Orioles Insider | 0 comments | Continued
Matusz Next after Tillman?
The Orioles are reportedly considering 2008 first-round draft pick Brian Matusz to replace the injured Brad Bergesen in the rotation. “I think we’re considering a lot of people, on the club and in the minor league system,” manager Dave Trembley said. “I don’t think Matusz is the only one being considered. I think a lot [...]
2Aug2009 | Orioles Insider | 0 comments | ContinuedDeadline O’s Wire
Look for updates all day…
Jon Paul Morosi, Ken Rosenthal and FOX Sports say the Detroit Tigers may not be done after getting Jarrod Washburn – they “have remained in contact with the Orioles about outfielder Luke Scott.” The Tigers technically still have the prospects to pull it off, though the Orioles are asking a [...]
All Sherrill, All The Time
The White Sox are the latest team to garner interest in George Sherrill, according to FOX Sports. Chicago is interested, but it is uncertain if they had serious discussions with Baltimore regarding a potential trade. The Orioles would like to acquire a third baseman in exchange for Sherrill, and the Sox have enough infield depth [...]
29Jul2009 | Orioles Insider | 0 comments | Continued
