Question: I assume the reason the Orioles were willing to designate Emmanuel Rivera, who had a much more productive year, is that he has fewer or no options remaining compared to the two remaining for Luis Vásquez? From: Jim Vitak Answer: Jim, you’re not he only fan wondering about the Orioles swapping out Rivera for Vásquez. Gary Filmore wonders about it, and Mark Eisner wants … [Read more...] about Why did Orioles add Vásquez and cut Rivera? | MAILBAG
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Orioles’ Hall of Famer Rich Dauer dies at 72
Rich Dauer, who played his entire 10-season major league career with the Orioles and was the second baseman on the 1983 World Series champions, has died, the team announced on Monday. He was 72. He was elected to the Orioles Hall of Fame in 2012. Dauer, who was the Orioles’ first-round draft pick in 1974 from USC, made his debut in 1976 with 11 games, and began playing … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Hall of Famer Rich Dauer dies at 72
Orioles’ Westburg wants another shot at the postseason
It’s been four months since the Orioles lost both games of the Wild Card Series to the Kansas City Royals. Jordan Westburg hasn’t forgotten the pain nor a controversial play. In the sixth inning of Game 2, Bobby Witt Jr. hit a shot to second base, where Westburg was playing. He made a diving stop on the ball, but Witt reached first and Michael Massey second as Kyle Isbel scored … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Westburg wants another shot at the postseason
Rubio says El Salvador made “extraordinary” offer to U.S. on deportees
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says El Salvador's president has offered to accept deportees from the U.S. of any nationality, including Americans. … [Read more...] about Rubio says El Salvador made “extraordinary” offer to U.S. on deportees
Monday Bird Droppings: Just waiting on baseball
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The players were out over the weekend ahead of spring training Happy Monday, Camden Chatters. I hope you were able to have a restful weekend. There’s a lot going on out there in the world right now, so do your best to stay safe and sane. If you need a distraction, you’ll soon have one as the Orioles will hold their first pitchers … [Read more...] about Monday Bird Droppings: Just waiting on baseball