Observations from 2 Baltimore Orioles Fans
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No matter how often we remind ourselves it is early in the season, sometimes keeping that perspective is difficult. To that end, here are 15 Orioles-related events that have or haven't occurred, that will either not continue all season or definitely occur by the end of the season.
Some random thoughts after a very satisfying 2-1 Opening Day victory in Baltimore . . .
Zach Britton has pitched well so far in the Grapefruit League while Bud Norris has been more inconsistent. Is it plausible that the Orioles could look to bump Norris from the rotation to the bullpen in favor of Britton?
The acquisition of Nelson Cruz – when/if it becomes official today – will impact the chances some other players have t fmake the club out of spring training. The players this signing impacts and the nature of that impact might be a little different than it would appear at first glance.
Is Ubaldo Jimenez a pitcher with a pair of great 15-game stretches over a 7+ season career or a pitcher who has largely been above average (sometimes well above average) with one and a half seasons of poor performance that is (hopefully) in the rear view mirror? Matt Snyder of CBS Sports argues the former and I tell you why that is largely inaccurate after the jump.
Inside are several clips from the forums that took place at the 2014 Orioles FanFest today at the Baltimore Convention Center. Amongst the topics discussed were the organization's pitching prospects, their plan for free agency the rest of the off-season, memorable moments from the past two seasons, the need to improve team OBP, and possible extension candidates on the club.
With the news today that A.J. Burnett will pitch in 2014 and will test the open market (as opposed to just going back to Pittsburgh), here are ten reasons - in no particular order - why an Orioles/Burnett marriage is a good fit for both parties.
The Orioles enter 2014 without a proven starter at second base, although they do have considerable upper level depth at that position.