MASNsports.com2010-03-18T19:24:43ZThe Official Website of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Networktag:masnsports.com,2010://3Movable TypeCopyright (c) 2010, spiro2131A note on compensatory picks2010-03-19T18:33:08Z2010-03-19T18:31:20Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155432010-03-19T18:31:20Zdankolkohttp://www.masnsports.comRavens News
Well, my bracket is slowly deteriorating. I apparently put way too much faith in the Big East, which has turned into the Big Least after Georgetown, Marquette and Notre Dame went down yesterday. ... read more at MASNsports.com
Orioles lineup and Gonzo2010-03-19T18:14:28Z2010-03-19T18:08:38Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155422010-03-19T18:08:38Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko Orioles
Robert Andino SS Ty Wigginton 2B Nolan Reimold DH Luke Scott LF Garrett Atkins 1B Lou Montanez RF Josh Bell 3B Chad Moeller C Jeff Salazar CF Brian Matusz LHP Here's what Mike Gonzalez said about his eight-pitch relief stint today: "It felt good. Every day it's getting a little ... read more at MASNsports.com
Gonzo gets going2010-03-19T18:01:04Z2010-03-19T18:00:34Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155412010-03-19T18:00:34Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
Mike Gonzalez tossed a scoreless sixth inning in today's Triple-A game in Sarasota. Most important, Gonzalez completed the inning. He didn't leave after facing two batters, which happened in his last appearance because of lower-back stiffness. Gonzalez threw eight pitches, five for strikes. He gave up a leadoff triple, but ... read more at MASNsports.com
Still waiting on Gonzo (updated)2010-03-19T17:43:42Z2010-03-19T17:25:49Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155392010-03-19T17:25:49Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
We're in the third inning of the Triple-A game, and still no sign of Mike Gonzalez. He's slated to pitch one inning. We thought it would be the third, but Armando Gabino is on the mound. Troy Patton allowed a run over two innings against Boston's Triple-A team. Meanwhile, president ... read more at MASNsports.com
Mock says Pudge helping to improve command (audio)2010-03-19T17:10:11Z2010-03-19T16:37:39Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155202010-03-19T16:37:39Zbyronkerrhttp://www.masnstudios.comByron Kerr
Recently, I had a chance to talk with Nationals starting pitcher Garrett Mock about his last start against the Atlanta Braves and how Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez has been integral to his progression in spring training. Mock says Rodriguez is helping each pitcher work on finer points of pitching in spring ... read more at MASNsports.com
Vasher a possibility for Ravens?2010-03-19T17:30:38Z2010-03-19T14:59:34Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155382010-03-19T14:59:34Zjeffwolfsonhttp://www.masnsports.comSaying Ravens
Sunday: T. Smith update | Monday: A little on the draft | Tuesday: A lot on the draft and some on Jones | Wednesday: Ravens lose Edwards, could lose Walker | Thursday: Kruger looking to move up depth chart ... read more at MASNsports.com
Hernandez in competition for fifth starter2010-03-19T16:42:56Z2010-03-19T14:59:17Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155372010-03-19T14:59:17Zjeffwolfsonhttp://www.masnsports.comSaying Nationals
Monday: Pondering the Nationals roster | Tuesday: Examining Guzman and Duncan | Wednesday: Nats release Dukes, Kensing | Thursday: More on Dukes, a thought on Guzman ... read more at MASNsports.com
Uehara injured, examining Guthrie2010-03-19T15:48:24Z2010-03-19T14:59:02Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155362010-03-19T14:59:02Zjeffwolfsonhttp://www.masnsports.comSaying Orioles
Monday: Roster moves and injury updates | Tuesday: Injury updates and a look at Arrieta | Wednesday: Johnson returned to O's and a Reimold update | Thursday: Meredith making push to be in the bullpen ... read more at MASNsports.com
Elephants, Cavemen and March Madness2010-03-19T13:54:39Z2010-03-19T13:20:02Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155352010-03-19T13:20:02Zkristenhudakhttp://www.masnsports.comNationals Buzz
A few quick notes: The Racing Presidents participated in Tuesday's Elephant Walk through the District to celebrate the arrival of the Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus. Abe, George, Tom and Teddy joined the event for the first time. Mike Rizzo started a blog at MASNsports.com. Make sure to check ... read more at MASNsports.com
The bullpen blues2010-03-19T12:35:09Z2010-03-19T12:29:56Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155342010-03-19T12:29:56Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
We have a night game in Clearwater, so my morning is free. And what better way to spend it than approving comments that have been sitting for 12 hours? Sorry about that. I raced back from Dunedin yesterday, went to the gym and met up with friends at Evie's on ... read more at MASNsports.com
Friday morning update2010-03-19T12:25:36Z2010-03-19T12:13:02Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155332010-03-19T12:13:02Zbengoesslinghttp://nationals.masnsports.comBen Goessling
A happy Friday morning to everyone out there -- though probably not so happy for the Georgetown fans in the bunch. Sorry guys. Them's the breaks in March. Speaking of March Madness, the first-day standings in our tournament pick'-em group are up here. Nobody got more than 13 of 16 ... read more at MASNsports.com
One more time: Joe Jordan talks O's draft picks2010-03-19T14:56:45Z2010-03-19T11:45:05Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155322010-03-19T11:45:05Zstevemelewskihttp://www.masnsports.comSteve Melewski
Today we present the fourth and final article in a series of interviews with Orioles scouting director Joe Jordan. Once again, Jordan sizes up some of the players he selected in last June's draft. He provides insight and analysis today on a few players the Orioles selected in the 18th ... read more at MASNsports.com
Post-game Trembley2010-03-18T20:29:15Z2010-03-18T19:52:56Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155302010-03-18T19:52:56Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
Manager Dave Trembley clarified Craig Tatum's injury as a bruised left index finger. Tatum was injured on his 27th birthday. It just doesn't seem fair. Asked about his concern over Koji Uehara's hamstring, Trembley replied, "I won't know until tomorrow." Trembley noted that Jeremy Guthrie "pitched up" and "pitched behind." ... read more at MASNsports.com
More on Koji2010-03-18T19:49:56Z2010-03-18T19:48:41Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155292010-03-18T19:48:41Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
Matt Albers served up a two-run homer to Chris Lubanski in the bottom of the eighth inning. Toronto 13, Orioles 3. Koji Uehara also had a left hamstring issue last year, but he said the discomfort is in a different spot this time. "When I made the last pitch, I ... read more at MASNsports.com
Injury updates (updated)2010-03-18T19:24:16Z2010-03-18T19:04:43Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155272010-03-18T19:04:43Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
Matt Wieters hit a monstrous home run to center field in the sixth inning after the Blue Jays' Aaron Hill unleashed a two-run shot off Alberto Castillo in the bottom of the fifth. I guess it's a good thing I listed his spring stats before the game. Toronto 11, Orioles ... read more at MASNsports.com
Tatum leaves game (and so does Koji)2010-03-18T18:39:56Z2010-03-18T18:32:51Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155262010-03-18T18:32:51Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
Catcher Craig Tatum left the game with one out in the fifth inning with an apparent injury to his hand. Koji Uehara struck out Travis Snider on three pitches and got ahead 0-1 on John McDonald when Tatum rose to his feet and began walking to the mound. We didn't ... read more at MASNsports.com
Guthrie's day (updated)2010-03-18T18:24:15Z2010-03-18T18:09:53Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155252010-03-18T18:09:53Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
It didn't go the way he wanted. Guthrie has thrown 75 pitches through three innings, 43 for strikes, and he won't return for the fourth. He's done pitching in Dunedin. Guthrie is charged with seven runs (six earned) and seven hits. He walked three, struck out none and allowed three ... read more at MASNsports.com
Mr. Jones and me (updated)2010-03-18T18:03:25Z2010-03-18T17:48:15Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155232010-03-18T17:48:15Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
Adam Jones just led off the top of the third inning with a long home run to left-center field. Toronto 4, Orioles 2. The ball sailed past the scoreboard, giving Jones two home runs this spring. Luke Scott doubled to right with two outs. Jeremy Guthrie will come back out ... read more at MASNsports.com
National Matters: Rizzo talks right field, shortstop & a deal with Dunn2010-03-19T15:53:35Z2010-03-18T17:32:26Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155222010-03-18T17:32:26Zmikerizzohttp://www.masnsports.comMASNblogs
Welcome to the first installment of a new feature on MASNsports.com: Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo's weekly blog. Each week during the 2010 season, Rizzo will bring his insight straight to you, only on MASNsports.com. Look out for video blogs when the Nationals are at home at Nats Park ... read more at MASNsports.com
Izzy's busy (updated)2010-03-18T17:42:14Z2010-03-18T17:23:22Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155212010-03-18T17:23:22Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
Shortstop Cesar Izturis had a hand in all three outs in the bottom of the first inning. He also failed to make a play that was scored a hit and started a rally that allowed Toronto to tie the game. Jose Bautista opened the inning by grounding to Izturis. Aaron ... read more at MASNsports.com
Rizzo, Dunn's agent talking extension2010-03-18T19:30:31Z2010-03-18T16:09:20Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155182010-03-18T16:09:20Zbengoesslinghttp://nationals.masnsports.comBen Goessling
Since the Nationals said at January's season-ticketholder luncheon they wanted to extend first baseman Adam Dunn's contract extension, there hasn't been much progress to report toward a solution. But general manager Mike Rizzo said on Wednesday he is still working on a deal. Rizzo, in a Q-and-A for his first ... read more at MASNsports.com
This and that (updated)2010-03-18T17:13:41Z2010-03-18T15:51:10Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155192010-03-18T15:51:10Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
Manager Dave Trembley says he's seen the following from Jeremy Guthrie, who makes his fourth start today: "Better delivery, better location of his fastball," Trembley said. "You're never going to get a guy with a better attitude. I don't think there's ever going to be a fluctuation in his attitude. ... read more at MASNsports.com
Pre-game notes (updated)2010-03-18T15:47:14Z2010-03-18T15:30:27Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155172010-03-18T15:30:27Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
Closer Mike Gonzalez will pitch an inning tomorrow in a minor league game, and another inning Sunday against the Phillies in Clearwater. Manager Dave Trembley said he didn't have any updates on Brian Roberts. Fourteen players from the minor league camp will join the Orioles on Saturday. Half will travel ... read more at MASNsports.com
Kruger looking to move up depth chart2010-03-19T18:17:57Z2010-03-18T14:38:21Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155162010-03-18T14:38:21Zjeffwolfsonhttp://www.masnsports.comSaying Ravens
Sunday: T. Smith update | Monday: A little on the draft | Tuesday: A lot on the draft and some on Jones | Wednesday: Ravens lose Edwards, could lose Walker | Friday: Vasher a possibility for Ravens? ... read more at MASNsports.com
More on Dukes, a thought on Guzman2010-03-19T17:59:08Z2010-03-18T14:38:08Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155152010-03-18T14:38:08Zjeffwolfsonhttp://www.masnsports.comSaying Nationals
Monday: Pondering the Nationals roster | Tuesday: Examining Guzman and Duncan | Wednesday: Nats release Dukes, Kensing | Friday: Hernandez in competition for fifth starter ... read more at MASNsports.com
Meredith making push to be in the bullpen2010-03-19T17:45:53Z2010-03-18T14:37:52Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155142010-03-18T14:37:52Zjeffwolfsonhttp://www.masnsports.comSaying Orioles
Monday: Roster moves and injury updates | Tuesday: Injury updates and a look at Arrieta | Wednesday: Johnson returned to O's and a Reimold update | Friday: Uehara injured, examining Guthrie ... read more at MASNsports.com
Orioles lineup (updated)2010-03-18T12:51:19Z2010-03-18T11:58:12Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155132010-03-18T11:58:12Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
Cesar Izturis SS Adam Jones CF Nick Markakis RF Miguel Tejada 3B Luke Scott 1B Matt Wieters DH Lou Montanez LF Craig Tatum C Justin Turner 2B Jeremy Guthrie RHP Ricky Romero is starting for the Blue Jays. Michael Aubrey says his injured groin is feeling better, but he's still ... read more at MASNsports.com
A question for you2010-03-18T10:42:33Z2010-03-18T11:46:36Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155122010-03-18T11:46:36Zdankolkohttp://www.masnsports.comRavens News
Prior to the Ravens drafting Joe Flacco two years ago, it was clear that the team needed a franchise quarterback. Before the Anquan Boldin trade two weeks ago, it was clear the Ravens needed a No. 1 wide receiver. Check...and check. What were probably the two most glaring long-term holes ... read more at MASNsports.com
Did you know...2010-03-18T15:09:16Z2010-03-18T11:25:46Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155112010-03-18T11:25:46Zstevemelewskihttp://www.masnsports.comSteve Melewski
An Orioles and NCAA tourney hoops version. Did you know........ *The Orioles will not play back-to-back series vs. teams with 2009 losing records until May 14th when they begin series vs. Cleveland and Kansas City. *The Orioles will play 12 consecutive games vs. the Red Sox and Yankees from April ... read more at MASNsports.com
A couple reminders2010-03-18T03:35:31Z2010-03-18T03:28:29Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155102010-03-18T03:28:29Zbengoesslinghttp://nationals.masnsports.comBen Goessling
Nothing too newsy in this blog post, just a couple reminders before I go to bed: --Our NCAA tournament group is still open until games begin tomorrow. If you want to fill out a bracket, you can do so here. Nominal prizes are on the line. --Mike Rizzo's first blog ... read more at MASNsports.com