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Making no offers they can’t refuse

Making no offers they can’t refuse

It’s 7:30 a.m. and I’ve already been exposed to the most disturbing sight of the day: A bus driver talking...

Roch Kubatko April 02, 2010
Who’s on first?

Who’s on first?

We still don’t know. Orioles manager Dave Trembley remains convinced that the first base situation “will be addressed before spring...

Roch Kubatko April 02, 2010
Trembley on Pie

Trembley on Pie

Felix Pie returned to Sarasota before the final out in today’s 6-6 tie because George M. Steinbrenner Field doesn’t have...

Roch Kubatko April 02, 2010
Lugo’s “welcome to the Orioles” moment (w/Pie update)

Lugo’s “welcome to the Orioles” moment (w/Pie update)

Julio Lugo’s first at-bat with the Orioles came with the bases loaded and one out in a tie game. No...

Roch Kubatko April 02, 2010
Pie limps off field (with update)

Pie limps off field (with update)

Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, pitching the sixth inning today, knocked Felix Pie out of the game. Pie appeared to be...

Roch Kubatko April 02, 2010
Game update

Game update

Alfredo Simon retired nine of the last 10 batters he faced, Mark Teixeira’s single the only interruption. Four of the...

Roch Kubatko April 02, 2010
Two observations

Two observations

Alfredo Simon allowed four runs in the first inning and almost took off Derek Jeter’s head in the second, but...

Roch Kubatko April 02, 2010
Nothing new on  Andino (w/game update)

Nothing new on Andino (w/game update)

No sense teasing you and referring to this entry as an “update.” The Orioles don’t appear close to finding a...

Roch Kubatko April 02, 2010
Pre-game notes

Pre-game notes

Kam Mickolio made it through a bullpen session without reinjuring his groin, and he’ll follow Brad Bergesen to the mound...

Roch Kubatko April 02, 2010
Yankees lineup

Yankees lineup

Derek Jeter SS Nick Johnson DH Mark Teixeira 1B Alex Rodriguez 3B Robinson Cano 2B Nick Swisher RF Curtis Granderson...

Roch Kubatko April 02, 2010