Scouting the Prospect Classic – Day 2
Day 2 of this event was a bit more relaxing for the high school bunch. They were no longer in awe of the surroundings, crowds, atmosphere, and hype. This is a breakdown of some of the guys that were not covered in my write up from day 1 of the prospect classic.
Minor League Scores – 8/25/11
Steve Bumbry went 4 for 4 with 3 runs, 2 doubles, a home run, and an RBI in a 7-2 Frederick Keys win.
Very Sad to See Mike Flanagan Pass
Orioles fans have special memories of Mike Flanagan. The Cy Young Award season of 1979 stands out.
Minor League Scores – 8/24/11
L.J. Hoes went 2 for 3 with 2 runs, an RBI, and a walk in a 7-3 Bowie Baysox win.
Statement From Peter Angelos Regarding The Death Of Mike Flanagan
Peter Angelos issued the following statement regarding the death of former O’s pitcher, coach, executive and MASN broadcaster Mike Flanagan.
O’s International Prospects with Major League Potential
As we near the end of the minor league season, I thought it would be a good time to look at all of the legitimate international prospects in the system. What follows is a list of all Orioles international prospects that I believe have major league potential.
Minor League Scores – 8/23/11
Ryan Berry pitched 5 scoreless innings, allowing 1 hit with 5 strikeouts in a 3-2 Aberdeen IronBirds win.
Minor League Scores – 8/22/11
Glynn Davis went 2 for 6 with a run and an RBI in a 7-3 Aberdeen IronBirds win.
They Called Him Dave McLucky
It’s still hard to swallow that 75 percent of the four twenty-game winners from 1971 are now deceased. That includes the crafty Cuban Mike Cuellar and the Snake, Pat Dobson. And on Dec. 1, 2002, cancer claimed the life of Billings, Montana’s David Arthur McNally.
Minor League Scores – 8/21/11
Manny Machado went 1 for 3 with a triple in a 12-1 Frederick Keys loss.
