No arbitration? No problem, for now
Two days ago the Orioles declined arbitration on four players, Melvin Mora, Danys Baez, Mark Hendrickson and Chad Moeller. They can re-sign, but all four will head to the free agent market. The Orioles have made it pretty clear that Melvin Mora will not be coming back. It was not worth eight million to return him, and he will not be rejoining the team. And chances are the O’s will not try to get … Read More »
At the Orioles final game on Sunday, the final game of the 4-game winning streak, something interesting happened with Melvin Mora. During the fifth inning with the bases loaded and 2 out and the Orioles down 3-2, Dave Trembley pinch hit for Melvin Mora, putting in Justin Turner. Turner would get a two-run single, but the move was about Mora.
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After 2 hours at the game yesterday, the O’s were down 14-6, the game was in the 3rd inning, and the Red Sox player who was not pummeling Oriole pitching was Melvin Mora’s new advisor–0 for5 David Ortiz.As I have said many times the O’s cannot compete with the Red Sox and Yankees. I wish I was wrong but watching these “games” is pathetic. Look for a disgruntled Melvin Mora to be released within the week or so.
Bases loaded, one out in the 9th —O’s trail 3-1. The rest is history. Papelbon made mincemeat of Luke Scott and Melvin Mora. THE O”S LOSE AGAIN—10th straight loss in Fenway.When will this nightmare end.
I am going to keep a close watch on this 2nd season because I do believe that the fate of Dave Trembley is in the hands of the O’s record from here on out. The team and Trembley cannot afford another 2nd half collapse. Walks, hbp, and home runs were the downfall tonight. One good sign –Melvin Mora had 3 hits maybe signaling the start of a 2nd half surge.
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 have said many times that when Mr A had the league at his disposal because of the Washington issue, he should have moved the O’s to the NL East and let the Nationals try to compete in the division where $100 million dollar payroll is chicken feed. Well now the O’s are 7-3 agaist the National League. The O’s would be competitive TODAY in the NL East. I guess the need for the sellouts against NY and Boston supersedes … Read More »
Well he is finally here. Matt wieters joins the other “future Orioles” this Friday night at Camden Yards. The lineup is starting to have the look that might bring people back to the yard. Certainly the outfield seems set for 5 years with Markakis, Jones, and Reimhold. The only weak spots left are shortstop and DH. I can’t wait to see Mr Wieters. All the hype has to mean something!!!
I always tell my co-host Dino, that Exhibition games are a total waste of time to watch. Hopefully the Orioles will continue to prove my hypothesis. Can you believe another strong pitching performance by an O’s starter. Melvin Mora in essence put the game into safety with a Grand Slam in the first. The O’s are 4-1 and go for the sweep tomorrow. I promise not to get excited until the O’s play their 50th game.
How long can the bullpen survive these near misses. Timely hitting and George Sherrill again keyed a 5-4 Oriole victory before 22,000 Friday night at Camden Yards. I am sure the eyes of Trembley and MacPhail are already cast to Norfolk and Bowie for soon to be needed bullpen help. On the other hand, 4th starter Mark Hendrickson allowed just 1 run on 6 hits in 5 1/3 innings.Put this one in the win column.
