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Random Orioles Facts: 2014

Posted by gcbbombers on May 4, 2014 at 7:55 AM Comments comments (0)

Bored? Well why don't you learn about the 2014 Orioles by statistics. Lets get it started!

Hitting-

*Orioles regular starters have 6 HR's on turf so far, opposed to 15 on grass!

*On a 3-2 count, orioles hitters have 6 doubles, 1 triple, and 0 HR.

*In extra-innings, Orioles have 1 home run & 3 RBI's.


Pitching-

*O's have let up 32 HR's so far this season.

*When the score is tied, we've let up 70 hits.

*No Orioles pitchers have gone over 100 pitches yet this season.

*On the first pitch of the at-bat, 31 hits have been allowed.


Fielding-

*Orioles have 12 errors this season, 5 of them by Jonathan Schoop.

*78 Double-plays have been turned this season by Baltimore.

*O's outfielders have commited 2 errors so far.


                                                                                                                      - @BaltimoreMLB

Orioles Injuries

Posted by gcbbombers on April 29, 2014 at 5:50 PM Comments comments (0)

With all these Orioles injuries, the O's are struggling early in the season trying to fight through the tough times.

Machado: about to return, the Orioles will have to option an infielder to Norfolk-AAA. Manny will be a big impact to the Orioles, already having good power from Cruz, Young, and others. That leads me to another power-hitter who is sadly injured.

Davis: As many reporters are saying, his return is more important than Bryce Harper. Why? Because there is no other player on the roster that puts up 50+ HR's a season. I mean, Nelson Cruz is doing well, but to have a 2nd player like that would power them forward.

Hardy: With common back-spasms, the Gold-glove short stop is not putting up stats like 2012 or 2013. His bat has previously helped the lineup, but isn't providing as much anymore. Well, we will just have to keep watching the O's and hope they can make people proud in BirdLand.

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Orioles Grades, 2014 start: BaltimoreMLB

Posted by gcbbombers on April 3, 2014 at 5:50 PM Comments comments (0)
Ready for the 2014 season to go into full swing? Well here's your Orioles report card so far. Teacher: me Pitching Rotation: B The O's have a pretty good rotation, but they need to improve their stuff. What they need is someone young, a fresh arm in the rotation. Bullpen: C+ Needing a closer, they put Tommy Hunter to the test. But the relievers are now going to need to step up their game. Will that be able to happen? Not sure. Fielding: A- With 7 of their 9 starter being Gold Glovers, they have an amazing defense. Also, they made history for least errors in 1 season just last year! Hitting: B They've got some power hitters, but they strikeout at least 3x the strikeouts then HR's. The contact hitters are just not fast enough to beat out the hits, or leg for extra bases.

Orioles 2, Red Sox 1 Recap by Orioles Nation

Posted by gcbbombers on March 31, 2014 at 7:45 PM Comments comments (0)

Today was Opening Day in Birdland, and the Orioles got the all important momentum boost with a 2-1 win over the Red Sox.

Chris Tillman got the start for the Orioles, pitching fairly well.  He pitched 5 innings, giving up 7 hits, 1 run, and striking out 4.

Jon Lester pitched 7 innings, giving up 2 runs and striking out 7.

For the Red Sox, their only run came off of a Grady Seizmore solo home run in the 4th.  

The big blow for the Orioles came in the 7th when Nelson Cruz led off the inning with a solo bomb to left, his first as an Oriole.

Tommy Hunter got the save, striking out Jackie Bradley Jr. with the tying run on 2nd.

W: Zach Britton (1-0)

L: Jon Lester (0-1)

S: Tommy Hunter (1)

BOS: Seizmore- 2-4, HR (1), RBI

BAL: Cruz- 1-2, HR (1), RBI, BB, 2 R


by @Orioles_Nation7

Orioles Projections

Posted by gcbbombers on March 30, 2014 at 6:05 PM Comments comments (0)
Most people have the O's coming in 4th in the AL East, but that would be making them an underdog. Here's why. First of all, with the signings of Nelson Cruz, Delmon Young, Jonathan Schoop, Steve Lombardozzi, Quentin Berry, and more, Baltimore will make the new players welcome. Also with a great mix of experience and youth, Birdland will be buzzing with excitement this season. So here is where they will place this year. Coming in 3rd in AL East behind Red Sox and Yankees. 1. Red Sox 2. Yankees 3. Orioles 4. Rays 5. Blue Jays The Red Sox will come in first because they just one the World Series Champions. Also, re-signing some stars and new players will once again stack their lineup. The Yankees will come in second because their offseason. Signing Tanaka, Ellsberry , McCann, Roberts, and others really helped them. Plus, in the captains last season they will have the momentum to push them forward. Also, returning veterans will put them in an opportunity for the 29th ring. Although, I do not think the Orioles will make the playoffs, they are in a rebuilding stage that will help them in the future. By: @BaltimoreMLB

Markakis in question for Opening Day

Posted by gcbbombers on March 30, 2014 at 4:15 PM Comments comments (0)
Nick Markakis has made less progress than hopeful in regards to the neck stiffness he suffered a few days ago. As of now, Nelson Cruz is likely in left field. If Markakis does not play, Cruz seems likely to move to right. In left, they could place Steve Pearce or Delmon Young, or even David Lough, who seems least likely do to facing lefty Jon Lester. If you continue to read my blog, you will learn how much I love David Lough. The way he plays the game reminds me a Bryce Harper. Markakis could possibly be used as a DH as well By @Orioles_Nation7

An Experienced Closer

Posted by gcbbombers on March 30, 2014 at 11:00 AM Comments comments (0)

The O's need a good closer, because after losing Jim Johnson, they no longer have a good experienced closer.

Some of you may think Tommy Hunter would be a great fit, and I don't disagree. But he doesn't quite have the right stuff to be a closer. They need to sign someone that can be clutch, and post-season material. I don't know who, and I don't think the Orioles do either. But I think that's one thing they will have to do as the season progresses.


                                                                                          - @BaltimoreMLB

Is Patton's Time on the Orioles Over?

Posted by gcbbombers on March 30, 2014 at 10:35 AM Comments comments (0)

Troy Patton will start the season with a 25 Game Suspension for use of PED's at the end of last season.

Patton, along with current big leaguers Zach Britton and Brian Matusz, are out of minor league options and cannot be sent to AAA without clearing waivers, which none are likely to do.  Britton had an impressive spring, with a 0.87 ERA, and Matusz has proved that he is a good young arm out of the pen.  If both do well during the month of April, it will be hard to see Patton find a spot on the roster once returning.  The Orioles also like TJ McFarland, who is currently starting in AAA, and has remaining options, who could be a backup plan should Britton or Matusz be injured at any point in 2014.

Should Patton remain an Oriole? Will He?

Share your opinion in the comments.


by Orioles_Nation7

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