Question: Is there any chance Enrique Bradfield Jr. performs so well in spring training that he wins the centerfield starting job? From: Bill Connor Answer: Bill, there’s not any chance the Orioles will start the season with Bradfield in center field. Bradfield played only 15 games at Triple-A last year and hit .179, and because of two hamstring injuries, he played only 76 … [Read more...] about Can Bradfield be Orioles’ Opening Day centerfielder? | MAILBAG
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Four for the Hall of Fame and a near-miss
It’s my fourth year voting for the Hall of Fame, and perhaps it’s fitting that I voted for four players. Two of them I’ve voted for in the past — Andruw Jones and Chase Utley. The other two had been up for election in the past — Carlos Beltrán and Andy Pettitte. While there can be healthy debate about the four I voted for, there’s plenty of discussion about some of the others I … [Read more...] about Four for the Hall of Fame and a near-miss
Orioles Outright Will Robertson
The Orioles announced that outfielder Will Robertson has cleared waivers and been assigned outright to Triple-A Norfolk. He was designated for assignment December 28th when the O’s signed Zach Eflin. DFA limbo is normally capped at a week but the rules are looser around the holidays, which led to Robertson hanging out there for almost two weeks. Robertson, 28, has never played … [Read more...] about Orioles Outright Will Robertson
Orioles changing philosophy makes one big pitching move feel inevitable
The Baltimore Orioles' front office is less interested in draft capital these days and more interested in acquiring win-now pieces. … [Read more...] about Orioles changing philosophy makes one big pitching move feel inevitable