With all the talk about the Orioles picking up a FA starting pitcher -- ideas range from an innings-eater to an ace to an older guy who'd be a good mentor -- it's worth noting that the Orioles haven't signed a starting pitcher as a free agent in quite some time who had much impact on the team at all. In fact, of all of the starting pitchers the Orioles have signed as FAs in the past 20 years, the most...
Yomiuri Giants pitcher Hisanori Takahashi is hoping to continue his career in the major leagues. Takahashi, who has filed for free agency, said at a news conference Tuesday he wants to follow in the footsteps of ex-teammates Hideki Matsui and Koji Uehara, who now play in the bigs.
Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun has the buzz on the Orioles... President Andy MacPhail said he can't see himself trading a young, talented player for a short-term (one or two-year) fix. He left open the possibility of trading a young player to fill a different, more urgent need long-term. Zrebiec says bringing Erik Bedard back to the organization has been discussed. The Orioles may acquire bullpen...
If you're up reading, we're up writing! MLB.com's Jim Street takes questions about the Mariners. Among other things, he believes the Mariners will find a veteran catcher to at least split time with prospect Adam Moore. Street's Baltimore counterpart, MLB.com's Spencer Fordin, believes the Orioles will move Koji Uehara to short relief and look to acquire another veteran starter. The Cleveland Plain-Dealer's...
More photos » by Nick Wass - AP The residents of 2110 Eutaw Street take home the Most Birdland Trophy. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Browse more photos » daveh873 came up with the idea . dayzd toe created the awesome spreadsheet . And you guys spent all year voting. Here's your Most Birdland Top Ten: Nick Markakis - 14 Adam Jones -14 Brian Roberts - 10 Brad Bergesen - 9 Nolan Reimold - 9 Matt Wieters...
read: The First Timers by Roch Kubatko i was reading this article lazily this "early" morning until i hit that magical line. among the names he mentioned, plus a whole lot more, "Which Orioles have you booed longer and louder than anyone else?" i laughed. after reading this, there was one name that came to mind. Felix Pie (pronounced as peeeyey). i am so guilty of being disappointed...
Back in February, SC proposed a Prop Bet contest in lieu of community projections. With the season over, it's time to review those bets. Check out the original post for the contest details. Here are the results: Bet Result Over/Under, Nick Markakis HR total: 23.5 Under Over/Under, Koji Uehara 's starts: 17.5 Under Who will hit more home runs in April: Melvin Mora or Aubrey Huff Huff Who will win more...
One year ago, Jim Colborn spearheaded a powerful effort on the part of the Texas Rangers to acquire then-22-year-old right-hander Junichi Tazawa, the buzz-inducing Japanese import who ultimately rejected a reported four-year, $7 million offer from the Rangers in favor of a lesser-valued deal with the Red Sox. Several weeks later, reports surfaced that Texas was preparing to extend a multi-year offer...
The Baltimore Orioles reinstated outfielder Lou Montanez from the 60-day disabled list on Saturday and transferred righty Koji Uehara to the 60-day disabled list.
The Baltimore Orioles reinstated outfielder Lou Montanez from the 60-day disabled list on Saturday and transferred righty Koji Uehara to the 60-day disabled list.
via i.cdn.turner.com View full size photo uploaded September 7, 2009 I overlooked it with the Cal 2131 post and all, but yesterday was also the anniversary of Eddie Murray's 500th homerun against Detroit in 1996. Wait well worth it for Fiorentino | MLB.com: News On Sunday, Jeff Fiorentino made his first start since 2006 -- batting seventh and playing left field. O's expected to call up five more --...
Club to add pitchers Uehara, McCrory, Waters, infielder Turner, catcher Rodriguez to major league roster Once the minor league season ends Monday, the Orioles are expected to add five players to the big league roster: right-handers Koji Uehara and Bob McCrory, lefty Chris Waters, infielder Justin Turner and catcher Guillermo Rodriguez.
View full size photo uploaded September 1, 2009 Uehara could return for end of season | MLB.com: News Koji Uehara has one week left in his recovery from a partially torn flexor tendon in his right elbow and could return for the final three weeks of the season. If he does return however, he won't be in the starting rotation (MASN). O's to call up four on Tuesday -- baltimoresun.com When rosters expand...
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