masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgHere is the Orioles statement on Andy MacPhail:

Andy MacPhail elects not to return as Orioles president of baseball operations

The Orioles today announced that Andy MacPhail has elected not to return as President of Baseball Operations for the 2012 season.

“On behalf of the Orioles organization, I thank Andy for his service to the club over the last four and a half seasons,” said Orioles Managing Partner Peter Angelos. “Andy’s knowledge and experience have helped lay the groundwork for…Here is the Orioles statement on Andy MacPhail:

Andy MacPhail elects not to return as Orioles president of baseball operations

The Orioles today announced that Andy MacPhail has elected not to return as President of Baseball Operations for the 2012 season.

“On behalf of the Orioles organization, I thank Andy for his service to the club over the last four and a half seasons,” said Orioles Managing Partner Peter Angelos. “Andy’s knowledge and experience have helped lay the groundwork for our future success. I hold Andy in the highest regard and thank him for his commitment and dedication to the Orioles.

“And on a personal level, Andy is a dear friend. He will be greatly missed, and I wish him nothing but the best in his future endeavors.”