Baltimore Orioles reliever Alfredo Simon was expected to be released from prison after tests showed the fatal shot was not fired from his gun, but that request has been denied.
Simon has spent a couple of months in a Dominican jail after being accused of killing a man on New Year’s.
The right-hander had not been charged with any crime but was still able to be held in prison by police.
Two men were shot in the incident, which occurred during a New Year’s celebration, and one of the men died. (Read More…)
Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 7:00 am by steve
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The Baltimore Orioles had their first workout of spring training after pitchers and catchers reported to Sarasota.
A number of pitchers threw bullpen sessions as the team got a look at some of the new faces on the roster.
Jason Berken caught the attention of many after losing 30 pounds in the offseason and bouncing back from a shoulder injury.
Jeremy Guthrie also caught some attention after slipping while delivering a pitch, but he was not injured. (Read More…)
Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 5:22 pm by steve
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Baltimore Orioles pitcher Alfredo Simon has been denied bail and could sit in prison for up to a year.
The right-handed reliever is being investigated for his role in a shooting on New Year’s that left one man dead and another injured.
Simon is pretty much certain to miss spring training at this point, and the entire season is in jeopardy.
He was a major part of the club’s bullpen last year, saving 17 games before becoming a setup man. (Read More…)
Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 7:55 am by steve
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The Baltimore Orioles have signed pitcher Justin Duchsherer to a one-year contract worth just over $1 million.
Duschererer chose the Orioles over a couple of other teams because they will give him a chance to compete for a spot in the starting rotation.
The Orioles are hopeful that the pitcher has fully recovered from hip surgery and can be their fifth starter.
He certainly has plenty of talent, having been twice named to the American League All-Star team. (Read More…)
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 5:55 pm by steve
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