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It's almost the end of May and the Orioles are still atop the American Legaue East standings. While a tainted and scarred fan base might be hesitant to get too excited, you have to wonder: At what point do the players go from surprising fast starters to confident contenders? How do the 2012 Orioles perceive themselves? The answer is realistically. After asking a few O's ... read more
As the Orioles and Rays battle it out for first place in the AL East this weekend, the same question is continually asked: Can the Orioles keep up the pace? It applies to everything - winning, pitching and lately hitting for power. Tampa Bay Rays reporter Todd Kalas told me the same question was the underlying theme of the Rays' 2008 season, the one in ... read more
A major league pitching coach's job is to help pitchers feel confident, remind them of their potential and help them reach it. So what does Nationals pitching coach Steve McCatty tell Edwin Jackson the start after pitching a two-hit complete game? "As long as you don't expect too much out of yourself and try to do more than you're capable of doing, that's when everything ... read more
The Nationals media has reported for months now that Stephen Strasburg is on an innings limit this year after undergoing Tommy John surgery in September 2010. It's believed to be about 160 innings. There was a theory, however, that the decision to shut Strasburg down would be flexible and could be influenced by the Nationals' postseason status. Nats GM Mike Rizzo dispelled that notion Wednesday ... read more
I have to give my Greek brethren a little shoutout this morning. Christos Anesti, happy Easter! The best part about today: I get to eat lamb at my cousin's house (for the record, his name isn't Pete or Nick, if you were wondering), and drink ouzo, the Greek liquor that once took the finish off my mom's kitchen floor when she spilled a glass. I ... read more
As Oriole Park at Camden Yards celebrates its 20th opening day, a player who has walked the orange carpet for the last nine openers is not on the field. Brian Roberts is with the team, took some ground balls on the field, but will begin the season on the 15-disabled list as he continues to recover from a concussion. It's a place he's never been ... read more
It's hard for me to understand how the Orioles' fifth spot in the rotation hasn't been handed to Brian Matusz. The fact that Tsuyoshi Wada's name is still in the mix seems silly. Wada is expected to get one more start Tuesday. After that, a final decision will be made as 25-man rosters must be set by Wednesday. Wada showed up to camp with a ... read more
As Brian Matusz continues his quest to bounce back after a disastrous 2011 season, the 25-year-old can say one thing for himself: He's still standing. Others are not. Left-hander Dana Eveland was designated for assignment Thursday, and Orioles manager Buck Showalter said it would be a "push" for right-hander Alfredo Simon to make the rotation. The numbers are dwindling, but Matusz still isn't guaranteed a ... read more
