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THIS CALL TO THE BULLPEN TODAY AT 5PM ET ON BLOGTALK RADIO
Guest Bloggers debate Joba vs Hughes
The battle for the 5th starting spot on the Yankees is up for grabs this spring. While in all reality there are about five players in contention, many believe it will come down to either Joba Chamberlain or Phil Hughes, with the “loser” moving to the bullpen. I asked a couple friends of[...]
2009 Orioles Retrospective: Alberto Castillo
In part forty-two of my almost 50 part series “Better Known An Oriole” (otherwise known as 2009 Orioles Retrospective), I take a look at reliever Alberto Castillo… THE FIGHTIN’ SIDE-ARMING LEFTY! Castillo got in a little time at the end of the 2008 season with the O’s[...]
2009 Orioles Retrospective: Lou Montanez
In part forty-one of my almost 50 part series “Better Know An Oriole” (otherwise known as 2009 Orioles Retrospective), I take a look at outfielder Lou Montanez… THE FIGHTIN’ MINOR LEAGUE MASHER! Montanez had a shot of making the O’s as a fourth-outfielder coming into [...]
Jim Palmer Got A Little Help From His Friends
Whenever I have written about Mike Mussina’s place in history – whether it be ranking the top Orioles or taking an early look at his potential Hall of Fame candidacy – I’ve tended to compare him to Jim Palmer. It made sense, since Palmer is the Gold Standard against which al[...]
2009 Orioles Retrospective: Dennis Sarfate
In part forty of my almost 50 part series “Better Know An Oriole” (otherwise known as 2009 Orioles Retrospective), I take a look at right-hander Dennis Sarfate… THE FIGHTIN’ WILD FLAMETHROWER! Sarfate was another one of the pieces that came over from Houston in the Miguel [...]
2009 Orioles Retrospective: Matt Albers
In part thirty-nine of my almost 50 part series “Better Know An Oriole” (otherwise known as 2009 Orioles Retrospective), I take a look at right-hander Matt Albers… THE FIGHTIN’ BULLPEN ENIGMA*! * Credit to Dempsey’s Army – who sponsors the Albers page at Basebal[...]
2009 Orioles Retrospective: Nick Markakis
In part thirty-eight of my almost 50 part series “Better Know An Oriole” (otherwise known as 2009 Orioles Retrospective), I take a look at right-fielder Nick Markakis… THE FIGHTIN’ FRANCHISE CORNER-STONE! Before the season, Markakis signed a 6 year, $66 M contract with the Orioles. I tho[...]
Looking At Home Runs By Ballpark
Peter – from the very good Atlanta Braves blog Capital Avenue Club – put together a neat tool that allows you to look at a player’s home run landing spots relative to different ballparks, so I thought I’d give it a whirl. First up, here’s new Oriole Garrett Atkins, from 2006 (29 H[...]
2009 Orioles Retrospective: Brian Roberts
In part thirty-seven of my almost 50 part series “Better Know An Oriole” (otherwise known as 2009 Orioles Retrospective), I take a look at second-baseman Brian Roberts… THE FIGHTIN’ DOUBLES MACHINE! Roberts was signed to a sizable $40 M contract before the season, keeping h[...]

