By Bud L. Ellis
Three consecutive last-place finishes in the American League East have buried the Baltimore Orioles, but the franchise looks to 2011 as a year to start improving.
The Orioles have not finished above .500 since reaching the AL Championship Series in 1997. Last year’s 66-96 record marked the fifth consecutive season Baltimore lost 90 or more games. (Read More…)
Friday, March 25, 2011 at 9:40 pm by bud
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By Bud L. Ellis
Slugging first baseman Derrek Lee will bring his power stick and great glove to Oriole Park at Camden Yards in 2011.
The Baltimore Orioles signed Lee to a one-year, $7.25 million deal last week. The deal could reach $10 million if Lee reaches certain incentives. (Read More…)
Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 4:37 pm by bud
Tags: Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles news, Baltimore Orioles schedule, Baltimore Orioles tickets, Chicago Cubs, Derrek Lee, Major League Baseball
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Nick Markakis is known as being a quiet, professional player who does his talking on the field.
Fed up with all of the losing, Markakis broke his silence and lashed out to the media about his frustrations.
Among the biggest complaint, the outfielder feels that too many players are going up to the plate without any plan of attack. (Read More…)
Monday, June 21, 2010 at 6:50 pm by steve
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The Baltimore Orioles have begun their search for a new manager, but a decision is not expected anytime soon.
General manager Andy MacPhail has already interviewed Bobby Valentine and Eric Wedge and is set to meet with other candidates.
The Orioles expect the process to take a month or more, but there is no specific timetable in place. (Read More…)
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 6:40 pm by steve
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