The Orioles suffered through a1 1/2 seasons with Gonzo. He finally straightens out and we give him to Texas. Whatever!!! I guess that’s why I didn’t see him pitch in September.

Gonzo faced 4 batters and struck out all 4? I guess he really did have a bad shoulder last year. Give him a shot at closer!!!!

I still can’t believe Buck stays with Gonzo. A great play by Matt Weiters saved Gonzo from another disaster. What if Vlad would start hitting in the clutch?

Utterly amazing!! Showalter makes all the perfect moves. Gonzo then Koji to close out the 9th. The O’s have ruined the Angels season. Now let’s do some damage to Boston!!!

Painful!!! A great Opening Day Oriole crowd was sent home reeling with another inexplicable effort by Gonzo. The guy can’t throw strikes. It’s simple. But here’s the problem. The O’s had a stopper and unloaded him for a prospect. The Orioles took a position that they had no concerns with–the Closer and created a void on the team. Why? Would … Read More »

Great job on Atkins, not so much on Gonzalez

Andy MacPhail certainly has been busy, with the Baltimore Sun reporting the O’s adding Garrett Atkins and Mike Gonzalez, both players in their prime age and some of the better players of the free agent market.  One move I am very happy about, the signing of Atkins, the other not so much, that being Gonzalez.

Garrett Atkins is a third baseman that was in the Rockies system for years.  Last year … Read More »