http://masnsports.com/ The Official Website of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network en Copyright 2010 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:01:00 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification After a scoring change, credit Carl Crawford with a game-winning double. Here are some post-game quotes from Kevin Millwood to round out your evening: "Physically, I felt really good, felt like I was throwing the ball where I wanted to for the most part," he said. "Late, I started to get the ball up a little bit. It was decent, but to throw that many pitches and only get 15 outs, I've got to do a little better than that."... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/millwood-talks-about-his-start.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/millwood-talks-about-his-start.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:06:16 -0500 Manager Dave Trembley had the game lined up just as he wanted. Matt Albers covered the sixth inning and cleaned up Kevin Millwood's mess. Will Ohman played the role of lefty specialist to perfection. Set-up man Jim Johnson retired the side in order in the eighth to protect a one-run lead. Enter the closer. Exit the victory.... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/post-game-trembley-44.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/post-game-trembley-44.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:55:04 -0500 Two players stood at their lockers as reporters were allowed inside the clubhouse: Will Ohman and Mike Gonzalez. Gonzalez, wearing an ice pack on his left shoulder, didn't hide in the trainers room or the players lounge. He knew that the media wanted him and he took the heat. "I felt really good. I felt the best I felt all spring. Just didn't go my way," he said. "My stuff was good, arm action was good. Just missed a couple... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/taking-the-heat.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/taking-the-heat.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:31:04 -0500 Mike Gonzalez struck out Pat Burrell on a 93 mph fastball to start the ninth inning. I guess he does turn it up once the lights are on. Maybe that only applies to his velocity. Sean Rodriguez singled and pinch-hitter Kelly Shoppach doubled to put runners on second and third - the ball coming within a few inches of clearing the fence for a walk-off home run. Gonzalez walked Jason Bartlett intentionally to load the bases, and Carl Crawford singled... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/not-so-great-gonzo.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/not-so-great-gonzo.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:09:29 -0500 Tonight's attendance: 36,973. That's a sell-out. Bringing in left-hander Will Ohman to face left-handed hitting Carl Crawford with a runner on first base and one out in the seventh inning was the definition of a no-brainer. That's why Ohman is on the roster. He's the lefty specialist. Ohman retired Crawford on a soft liner to short, bringing switch-hitter Ben Zobrist to the plate. Right-hander Cla Meredith was ready in the bullpen, but manager Dave Trembley stuck with Ohman. Zobrist grounded... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/trembleys-bullpen-decision.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/trembleys-bullpen-decision.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:34:09 -0500 Kevin Millwood threw 100 pitches tonight before coming out of the game with two runners on base and none out in the bottom of the sixth inning. Evan Longoria homered to deep left field to open the inning. Carlos Pena reached on a bunt single along the third base line against the Orioles' infield shift, and B.J. Upton lined a single to left after pitching coach Rick Kranitz visited the mound. Matt Albers has replaced Milwood, who so far is... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/done-at-the-century-mark.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/done-at-the-century-mark.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:07:50 -0500 Kevin Millwood allowed his first official run as an Oriole when Jason Bartlett singled to left field with two outs in the fifth inning to score Pat Burrell. Orioles 2, Rays 1. Burrell ran through a stop sign and beat the throw from Felix Pie, the ball bouncing past catcher Matt Wieters. They had a shot to get him. Burrell doubled to lead off the inning, but Millwood struck out Sean Rodriguez on a slider and retired Dioner Navarro on... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/millwood-through-five.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/millwood-through-five.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:42:22 -0500 I just wrote about the Rays' video board displaying Craig Tatum's picture next to Luke Scott's name. Scott didn't seem to mind. And Tatum should be flattered. Scott launched a 90 mph fastball deep into the seats in right-center field, giving the Orioles a 2-0 lead in the fourth inning. Matt Wieters followed with a single, and Felix Pie has doubled to put runners on second and third. Still no outs. Wieters also crushed a ball in the second inning,... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/do-you-know-him-now.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/do-you-know-him-now.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:11:30 -0500 Tampa Bay Rays starter James Shields has been impressive tonight. He'd be unhittable if not for Adam Jones. Jones doubled to center field in the first inning, and he just homered to right with the count full in the third to give the Orioles a 1-0 lead. Jones kept battling Shields through a 10-pitch at-bat. It ended with Jones going into his home run trot as right fielder Ben Zobrist raced to the fence. Orioles 1, Tampa Bay 0. Jones... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/mr-jones-and-me-4.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/mr-jones-and-me-4.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:55:31 -0500 It probably won't come as a shock to anyone that the first ball put in play by the Rays managed to find Miguel Tejada at third base. Tejada fielded Jason Bartlett's grounder and made a strong throw to first. It's all downhill from here. Carl Crawford showed bunt on the next pitch, but pulled back. Kevin Millwood threw 18 pitches in the first inning, 10 for strikes. He fanned Evan Longoria on a 91 mph fastball with the count full... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/tejada-tested-early.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/tejada-tested-early.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:24:22 -0500 As I sit here in the second row of the Tropicana Field press box, I join my fellow scribes in wondering why it doesn't feel like Opening Day. Maybe if they could open the roof. It's so different on a Monday afternoon at Camden Yards. This could be any other game on any other night. I'm half expecting Aubrey Huff to be batting for the Rays and Jorge Julio to be one straight fastball away from a blown save. It's... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/soaking-up-the-atmosphere---if.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/soaking-up-the-atmosphere---if.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:48:54 -0500 Brian Roberts kept telling everyone that he'd be ready for the opener, that he could get his body ready while dealing with a herniated disk in his back. Rather than experiencing a feeling of satisfaction today, Roberts described it more as "relief." This is one time when he really wanted to be right. "I'm very thankful that I am here," he said while standing at his locker before batting practice. "The training staff has been great, the doctors have been... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/roberts-stayed-true-to-his-wor.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/roberts-stayed-true-to-his-wor.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:17:31 -0500 Only 11 players from last year's Opening Day roster remain with the club tonight: Matt Albers, Jeremy Guthrie, Mark Hendrickson, Cesar Izturis, Jim Johnson, Adam Jones, Nick Markakis, Felix Pie, Brian Roberts, Luke Scott and Ty Wigginton. Miguel Tejada ended the 2009 season with a 21-game hitting streak with the Houston Astros. If Tejada gets a hit tonight, he'll become only the third player in major league history to have a streak of 20 or more games spread over two... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/opening-odds-and-ends.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/opening-odds-and-ends.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:20:04 -0500 Is Tiger Woods doing anything interesting this week? I might be out of the loop. In case you forgot or just want to check them out again, here are the lineups for tonight's opener at Tropicana Field: For the Orioles: Brian Roberts 2B Adam Jones CF Nick Markakis RF Miguel Tejada 3B Luke Scott DH Matt Wieters C Felix Pie LF Garrett Atkins 1B Cesar Izturis SS Kevin Millwood RHP For the Rays: Jason Bartlett SS Carl Crawford LF Ben... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/lineup-reminders.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/lineup-reminders.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:00:48 -0500 As expected, Luke Scott is batting fifth tonight against Tampa Bay right-hander James Shields. The lowest that he figured to drop was sixth behind catcher Matt Wieters, but fifth seemed to be his most likely destination. I had an interesting conversation with Scott earlier this spring - and most of them are interesting because the talk often shifts away from baseball - about his placement in the lineup. He actually suggested that he would make an ideal No. 2 hitter.... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/luke-scotts-spot-in-the-order.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/luke-scotts-spot-in-the-order.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:48:55 -0500 It's become the most interesting battle in the AL East. Forget the Yankees and Red Sox (and I keep trying). Orioles fans seem more worked up about Felix Pie unseating Nolan Reimold as the starting left fielder. Has he really done it? Reimold was brought along slowly this spring because of the Achilles surgery. He told me that he wouldn't be 100 percent until mid-summer, though he ran the bases much better as the Orioles were preparing to break camp.... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/pie-vs-reimold.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/pie-vs-reimold.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 09:13:34 -0500 Brian Roberts 2B Adam Jones CF Nick Markakis RF Miguel Tejada 3B Luke Scott DH Matt Wieters C Felix Pie LF Garrett Atkins 1B Cesar Izturis SS Kevin Millwood RHP Manager Dave Trembley was asked earlier today whether he's confident that Mike Gonzalez will turn it up once the lights come on and the games count. "Well, he's the closer," Trembley replied. "He's going to get the opportunity to save the games. If it's a save situation, he's going to... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/the-opening-day-lineup.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/the-opening-day-lineup.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:00:00 -0500 Jason Bartlett SS Carl Crawford LF Ben Zobrist RF Evan Longoria 3B Carlos Pena 1B B.J. Upton CF Pat Burrell DH Sean Rodriguez 2B Dioner Navarro C James Shields RHP It must seem strange for Orioles manager Dave Trembley to be overseeing a workout on the day that most teams are starting their seasons. "You play the schedule as it's given to you," Trembley said. "Just like I tell people, I wish I was 29 again, 6-3 and had a... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/rays-lineup-for-tomorrow.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/rays-lineup-for-tomorrow.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:10:14 -0500 Brooks Robinson and Boog Powell will throw out the ceremonial first pitches before Friday's home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Orioles are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1970 World Series championship. Having Brooks and Boog together on Friday is a wonderful and appropriate gesture. Boog was the American League's MVP. Brooks was the Series MVP. Perfect. Gates open at noon. The Orioles will take batting practice from 12:25 p.m. to 1:25 p.m. The Blue Jays will take... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/making-their-pitch.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/making-their-pitch.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:39:11 -0500 Craig Tatum is taking throws at first base. Should I read anything into that? Kidding. Miguel Tejada said he's become a lot more comfortable at third base since the start of spring training. "That first game, the intrasquad game that we played, I felt a little bit different," he said. "Now I feel like I'm ready to go." Tejada heated up at the plate over the final weeks of camp, as we expected him to do, and raised his average... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/getting-miggi-with-it.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/getting-miggi-with-it.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:09:42 -0500 If Nolan Reimold is going to play first base this season, he'll need to take care of an important piece of business. "I don't even have a first baseman's mitt yet," he said, grinning at his locker. Reimold took grounders at first on the last day of spring training, which created quite a stir after manager Dave Trembley and president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail kept insisting all winter that he was strictly an outfielder. "People asked why we waited... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/rollin-with-nolan-1.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/rollin-with-nolan-1.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:41:29 -0500 Manager Dave Trembley met with reporters a few minutes ago and indicated that he'll reveal his opening lineup after the workout. That's what happens when you ask nicely. If Nolan Reimold plays first base this season, it will happen "way down the road," according to Trembley. "We're just kicking the tires on that," he said, adding that first base would be another way to get Reimold's bat in the lineup. It also shows how much Felix Pie has progressed in... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/we-can-work-it-out-1.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/we-can-work-it-out-1.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:25:44 -0500 Michael Aubrey has cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Norfolk. Aubrey didn't get into many games this spring because of a minor medical procedure on his back and a groin injury suffered while running the bases in Tampa. He eventually was sent to the minor league camp without giving himself a real chance to crack the 25-man roster. It was a long shot to begin with, but he didn't even go down swinging. Now it's up to Norfolk... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/aubrey-staying.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/aubrey-staying.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:23:11 -0500 It would make more sense if I drove to Tampa for a game against...wait for it...the Tampa Bay Rays, but I'd have a devil of a time finding The Trop. The Orioles will conduct a two-hour workout beginning at 3 p.m. in preparation for tomorrow night's opener. Media access is scheduled from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. I'm switching hotels after a terrific stay at Homewood Suites Sarasota, a Hilton property that took very good care of me for almost... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/first-day-in-st-pete.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/first-day-in-st-pete.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:37:04 -0500 Minor league outfielder Matt Angle will undergo surgery this week to remove a broken hamate bone in his right hand. Angle suffered the injury during his final at-bat of spring training, and I don't mean because he no longer could play. It happened in the eighth inning of Friday's game in Tampa. He wasn't expected to make an appearance in yesterday's finale in Sarasota. Typical of this injury, it happened when Angle swung the bat and didn't make contact. He... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/angle-to-undergo-surgery.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/angle-to-undergo-surgery.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Sun, 04 Apr 2010 14:20:05 -0500 Has it really been almost seven weeks? I'll be loading up the rental car and driving to St. Petersburg tomorrow morning so I can attend the 3 p.m. workout at Tropicana Field. In the meantime, it's pretty quiet today because the Sarasota complex is closed to the media and most of the players have scattered. Brad Bergesen is throwing a few innings before making his regular-season debut Friday at Camden Yards. And I still have to pause while figuring out... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/last-day-in-sarasota.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/last-day-in-sarasota.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Sun, 04 Apr 2010 10:53:29 -0500 Kam Mickolio is angry - at himself. Mickolio looked like a strong bet to make the club after impressing manager Dave Trembley in the early days of camp, but he couldn't pitch because of a groin injury and was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Mickolio hurt more than his groin. He also hurt his chances by walking seven batters in 9 1/3 innings, which countered a 1.93 ERA. "I'm disappointed and very mad at myself mostly," he said. "They said they'd... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/mickolio-speaks.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/mickolio-speaks.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Sat, 03 Apr 2010 16:43:54 -0500 Robert Andino knew his days with the Orioles were numbered once they traded for Julio Lugo. He walked into manager Dave Trembley's office after today's game and got the official word. The Orioles designated him for assignment after he batted .241 with three homers and 10 RBIs in 24 games. They'll try to pass him through waivers. Though angry about the move, Andino chose his words carefully while standing at his locker. "They said I wasn't good enough from what... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/andino-speaks.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/andino-speaks.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Sat, 03 Apr 2010 16:28:09 -0500 The Orioles optioned Kam Mickolio to Triple-A Norfolk. Now it's Robert Andino's turn to visit the manager's office. Mickolio was told to stretch out to multiple innings because the Orioles have so many short relievers at Triple-A. Update: Andino was designated for assignment after the Orioles failed to work out a trade. They want him to play shortstop at Norfolk if he clears waivers. I'll be filing quotes from Mickolio and Andino in a few minutes.... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/mickolio-optioned.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/mickolio-optioned.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Sat, 03 Apr 2010 16:15:03 -0500 Brian Matusz was satisfied that he got in his work today. He'll also take the four scoreless innings. "Fifty to 60 pitches was what we were looking at," he said. "It was nice to work with Matt [Wieters] to get on the same page. I didn't shake Matt one time. When I faced Luis Castillo the second time, we went four fastballs down and away, and he ended up coming back to me. I was unsure why we were going... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/matusz-on-matusz-5.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/matusz-on-matusz-5.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Sat, 03 Apr 2010 15:00:59 -0500 Nolan Reimold hit a two-run homer off Sean Green in the bottom of the sixth inning to increase the Orioles' lead to 7-0. Reimold has two home runs this spring. He's also singled and walked today. Maybe that's why manager Dave Trembley waited to replace Reimold with Felix Pie. He knew that home run was coming. Talk about being one step ahead. Mark Hendrickson allowed two hits in a scoreless top of the sixth. Update: Brian Roberts delivered another run... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/reimold-goes-deep.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/reimold-goes-deep.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Sat, 03 Apr 2010 14:44:26 -0500 Miguel Tejada hit a grand slam off Mets left-hander Jon Niese in the fifth inning to give the Orioles a 5-0 lead. Tejada hadn't homered before today. The Orioles strung together five straight singles to open the inning, but scored only once. Nolan Reimold was thrown out trying to steal, and the Orioles were playing station-to-station baseball. Adam Jones' third hit scored Garrett Atkins for a 1-0 lead, and Tejada followed with a towering fly ball that cleared the left-field... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/grand-performance-for-miggi.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/grand-performance-for-miggi.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Sat, 03 Apr 2010 14:23:58 -0500 In a move that surprises no one, the Orioles placed pitcher Koji Uehara on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring. The move is retroactive to March 26. Uehara posted a 1.69 ERA in six exhibition games covering 5 1/3 innings. He limped off the mound during a March 18 game against the Blue Jays in Dunedin. Uehara was supposed to be the seventh-inning reliever and a bridge to set-up man Jim Johnson. Maybe one of these days.... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/koji-on-dl.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/koji-on-dl.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Sat, 03 Apr 2010 13:45:48 -0500 Brian Matusz has turned in two scoreless innings today. He allowed singles to Jason Bay and Fernando Tatis in the second and threw a wild pitch, but he struck out Gary Matthews and retired Henry Blanco on a fly ball. Matusz has thrown 34 pitches, 18 for strikes. He's on a reduced pitch count - probably no more than 50 - before making his first regular-season start on Thursday. Adam Jones reached on an infield hit in the first, but... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/matusz-through-two.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/matusz-through-two.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Sat, 03 Apr 2010 13:17:38 -0500 The Orioles are down to their last exhibition game, and their first year at Ed Smith Stadium has been a rousing success at the gates. They've drawn 94,405 fans for 14 dates and will exceed 100,000 at a Grapefruit League ballpark for the first time in club history. The Reds drew 77,758 fans in 15 dates last year before moving their spring home to Arizona. We've had seven sellouts going into today's game. On four occasions, the Orioles have topped... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/no-place-like-home.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/no-place-like-home.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Sat, 03 Apr 2010 11:52:21 -0500 Orioles manager Dave Trembley notified the team this morning of Mike Cuellar's passing. It was one of the most difficult meetings he's ever conducted in baseball. Trembley let us know later how close he had become to Cuellar over the past two years, when the former Orioles great had served as a guest instructor at spring training. "If there was ever a guy who epitomized what the Orioles are all about, it's Mike Cuellar," Trembley said. "All he ever wanted... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/trembley-talks-about-mike-cuel.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/trembley-talks-about-mike-cuel.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Sat, 03 Apr 2010 11:11:34 -0500 Manager Dave Trembley expects to split today's DH duties between Nolan Reimold and Felix Pie. Each player will get two at-bats under the current plan. David Hernandez and Jason Berken will pitch in a minor league game today. Cla Meredith has been dealing with a stomach virus for the last three days. Trembley wants to give him an inning today, but might have to settle for one batter. Trembley indicated that the final roster decisions are set, but a few... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/pre-game-notes-26.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/pre-game-notes-26.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Sat, 03 Apr 2010 11:02:02 -0500 Felix Pie said there's "no question in my mind" that he'll be ready for Opening Day after being hit near the right ankle by a Mariano Rivera pitch during yesterday's game in Tampa. Pie said the ball struck the edge of his shin guard. X-rays taken on his ankle were negative. "I feel a lot better," he said. "There's a little pain when you touch it, but I'm OK." Pie thought he might have broken a bone until being examined.... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/pie-could-play.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/pie-could-play.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Sat, 03 Apr 2010 09:57:17 -0500 Brian Roberts 2B Adam Jones CF Nick Markakis RF Miguel Tejada 3B Luke Scott LF Matt Wieters C Nolan Reimold DH Garrett Atkins 1B Cesar Izturis SS Brian Matusz LHP Kam Mickolio will throw another bullpen session today and pitch in an intrasquad game tomorrow. "From there," he said, "I have no idea."... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/orioles-lineup-50.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/orioles-lineup-50.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Sat, 03 Apr 2010 09:28:09 -0500 One of the biggest sports thrills of my life, and it may rank No. 1, was attending the final game at Memorial Stadium and choking back tears as the Field of Dreams music played and the four 20-game winners from the '71 season stood together on the mound. I can't believe only one of them is still with us. We lost Mike Cuellar today after a courageous battle with stomach cancer that he never had a chance to win. I... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/remembering-mike-cuellar.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/remembering-mike-cuellar.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:39:30 -0500 X-rays taken on Felix Pie's right ankle came back negative. Pie was nailed by a Mariano Rivera pitch in the sixth inning and limped off the field. He returned to Sarasota for the X-rays. Rivera was off his game today, walking the leadoff batter and lacking his usual pinpoint control. I doubt that he targeted Pie with two outs and a runner on first base as retaliation for Jeremy Guthrie hitting Mark Teixeira earlier this week, though it spiced up... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/pies-ok.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/pies-ok.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:19:48 -0500 Felix Pie returned to Sarasota before the final out in today's 6-6 tie because George M. Steinbrenner Field doesn't have the necessary X-ray equipment. I thought the Yankees splurged for everything. "They don't think it's anything serious, but they have to get an X-ray," manager Dave Trembley said. "That's standard. If somebody gets hit, they get an X-ray. I wouldn't make a big deal out of it until you find out tomorrow where he's at or you get the word... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/trembley-on-pie-1.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/trembley-on-pie-1.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:18:22 -0500 Julio Lugo's first at-bat with the Orioles came with the bases loaded and one out in a tie game. No pressure. Lugo struck out on four pitches, failing to check his swing on the last one from non-roster reliever Grant Duff, but Robert Andino followed with a two-run single. Orioles 6, Yankees 4. Andino homered yesterday after learning of the trade. Now he's snapped a 4-4 tie in the seventh inning. You figure it out. Pie update: Felix Pie suffered... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/lugos-welcome-to-the-orioles-m.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/lugos-welcome-to-the-orioles-m.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:15:35 -0500 Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, pitching the sixth inning today, knocked Felix Pie out of the game. Pie appeared to be hit just above the right ankle and crumbled to the ground. He eventually rose to his feet, but was in obvious pain as he limped toward the dugout and into the trainers room in the visiting clubhouse. Rivera usually has impeccible control, but he's walked a batter and hit another one. My guess is Pie will be listed as day-to-day... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/pie-limps-off.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/pie-limps-off.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:52:02 -0500 Alfredo Simon retired nine of the last 10 batters he faced, Mark Teixeira's single the only interruption. Four of the five hits he allowed, and all four runs, came in the first inning. Simon didn't walk a batter and struck out two. His velocity was outstanding. Ross Wolf has replaced Simon. We're not used to seeing him enter a game this early. The Orioles collected seven hits off Andy Pettitte in 4 1/3 innings, including singles by Brian Roberts and... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/game-update-25.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/game-update-25.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:38:16 -0500 Alfredo Simon allowed four runs in the first inning and almost took off Derek Jeter's head in the second, but the guy's pumping 97-mph fastballs to home plate. It's easy to forget that Simon underwent ligament-reconstructive surgery on his right elbow 10 months ago. Most guys aren't back on the mound this early. Simon is bringing his best heat. Simon made Jeter look foolish while striking him out on a curveball after flashing that 97-mph fastball. Felix Pie doubled in... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/two-observations.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/two-observations.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:46:35 -0500 No sense teasing you and referring to this entry as an "update." The Orioles don't appear close to finding a trade partner for utility infielder Robert Andino, who became expendable once they acquired Julio Lugo from the St. Louis Cardinals. It's worth noting that the Orioles didn't think they would obtain Lugo until a few days ago. Things can change quickly. Andino is out of options, so he would have to pass through waivers before being outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk.... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nothing-new-on-andino.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nothing-new-on-andino.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:57:32 -0500 Kam Mickolio made it through a bullpen session without reinjuring his groin, and he'll follow Brad Bergesen to the mound in Sunday's intrasquad game. The game will be closed to the media. The entire complex will be closed to the media. And we're not complaining. The Orioles' roster must be finalized and turned into the MLB office by 3 p.m. Sunday. "I would say we're close," manager Dave Trembley said. "You never know, though. I've been in this game long... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/pre-game-notes-25.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/pre-game-notes-25.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:16:08 -0500 Derek Jeter SS Nick Johnson DH Mark Teixeira 1B Alex Rodriguez 3B Robinson Cano 2B Nick Swisher RF Curtis Granderson CF Brett Gardner LF Mike Rivera C Andy Pettitte LHP... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/yankees-lineup-3.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/yankees-lineup-3.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:13:46 -0500 Julio Lugo is on the travel roster for today's game against the Yankees in Tampa. His bag is packed and he's ready to board the bus. Lugo expects to get more playing time with the Orioles than the Cardinals, who traded him yesterday for a PTBNL or cash. "I'm just going to come here and do my best," he said. "I like to play. I'm fine. I'm happy they found a way to do it and I'm happy that I'm... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/lugo-arrives.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/lugo-arrives.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 02 Apr 2010 08:23:27 -0500