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A conversation with the Orioles new closer (with audio)

A conversation with the Orioles new closer (with audio)

Like his idol, Nolan Ryan, new O’s closer Mike Gonzalez is a strikeout pitcher. Last year, with Atlanta, Gonzalez fanned...

Steve Melewski March 26, 2010 10:41 am
A swing change has Rowell excited about the 2010 season

A swing change has Rowell excited about the 2010 season

After struggling for two straight seasons with the Frederick Keys of the Carolina League, O’s minor leaguer Billy Rowell is...

Steve Melewski March 26, 2010 10:39 am
The future Orioles payroll

The future Orioles payroll

There are those who call the Orioles “cheap” because they didn’t spend on a big name free agent this year....

Steve Melewski March 26, 2010 10:39 am
More from Billy Rowell

More from Billy Rowell

Earlier this week in this space, I presented a story on O’s minor leaguer Billy Rowell. Rowell talked about his...

Steve Melewski March 26, 2010 10:38 am
O’s get back in Venezuela

O’s get back in Venezuela

As the Orioles continue to upgrade their international scouting, the organization is now trying to become more of a player...

Steve Melewski March 26, 2010 10:38 am
Stockstill on Guzman and more

Stockstill on Guzman and more

Earlier this month the Orioles signed Joel Guzman, a former Dodgers number one prospect, to a minor league contract. The...

Steve Melewski March 26, 2010 10:36 am
Wondering about Wieters (plus the Baysox plunge)

Wondering about Wieters (plus the Baysox plunge)

The Orioles clearly have their catcher of the present and future now solidly in place in Matt Wieters. But one...

Steve Melewski March 26, 2010 10:35 am
One man’s division realignment plan

One man’s division realignment plan

In recent years whenever someone has suggested to me that the Orioles try to relocate to a division other than...

Steve Melewski March 26, 2010 10:34 am
Spoone looks forward to a healthy and successful 2010

Spoone looks forward to a healthy and successful 2010

In 2007 he pitched in a Frederick Keys rotation that included Brad Bergesen, David Hernandez, Jason Berken and Brandon Erbe....

Steve Melewski March 26, 2010 10:34 am
Will there be a spring training suprise?

Will there be a spring training suprise?

Each March, it seems, there are one or more players that surprise us all and make the Orioles Opening Day...

Steve Melewski March 26, 2010 10:33 am