Good pitching effort from Bergesen

It’s a simple game. Pitch 9 innings–don’t walk anyone–mix up your speeds and just win. 1 run –7 hits–0 Walks–5 strikeouts

Buck is now 14-10

Koji throws strikes like a closer should. Another strong save effort.

Strong defense at short Itzuris, and center–Corey Patterson.

Wiggy stays in a slump at the plate.

Roberts left the game in the first inning–left hip–day to day.

So the Orioles actually made a big move which involved spending some cash.  On Wednesday the O’s got Kevin Millwood from the Rangers plus cash for Chris Ray and a player to be named later according to the Baltimore Sun.

Last year Millwood, who will be 35, finished with a 13-10 record and a 3.67 ERA in 31 starts.  His contract is $12 million for next year, the final year of his deal, and the Orioles will pay nine million … Read More »

Melvin Mora was picked off first, misplayed 3 ground balls, but overcame a 50 game homerless streak to hit a walkoff dinger in the 12th.  Dave Trembley sat out his 2nd game in a row due to his suspension but will return tomorrow when Brad bergesen takes the mound for the O’s.

I would like to see Baez traded.  I think Huff will get traded. If he does get traded Salazar and Wigginton would split time playing first.  If Berken doesn’t have a real good start next time out I would think Tillman will come up and Berken would go to the bullpen if the O’s trade a pitcher like Baez or going back to Norfolk to start.  Hill is the next pitcher on the “what to do” with him list.  I would guess when Isturiz comes back he’ll … Read More »

Brad Bergesen was brilliant last night as the O’s used some key hitting by Nolan Reimhold to defeat Seattle before 17000 at the friendly confines of Camden Yards. The O’s have been 2 different teams at home and on the road this year.

I called Dino after the Orioles shocked everyone by selecting the Baseball America’s 18th ranked rh pitcher Matt Hobgood from Southern California. Tune in Thursday night to catch Dino’s comments on the draft. 

This was one game I had to go see. The build up for Brad Bergesen leads every Oriole fan to believe he is part of the pitching solution. Brad did not disappoint, he was brilliant by Oriole standards. Trembley pulled him out wisely after 97 pitches and only an error by Wigginton on a routine grounder spoiled his effort. Aubrey slammed 2 dingers and Markakis went 4-4, as the … Read More »