What Nate McLouth Means for the Orioles
The Orioles came to an agreement with 31-year-old outfielder Nate McLouth on Wednesday. So, what will McLouth need to do to provide average or better production as a starting leftfielder?
Rational Exuberance and the 2012 Orioles
In his guest column for Baseball Prospectus, The Agony of Rational Rooting, Nick Piecoro gives voice to a nagging feeling he’s had – that, despite how enjoyable it may be to see a struggling team’s fanbase re-energized, the Baltimore Orioles’ 2012 season doesn’t seem earned.
Trade Candidate: Jeremy Guthrie
With five days remaining before the July 31st trade deadline, let’s take a look at one of the Orioles’ most coveted trading chips: Jeremy Guthrie.
Orioles, Hardy Agree to Terms on Extension
The Orioles and JJ Hardy have agreed to terms on a three-year extension, sources told Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun. Hardy, 28, was thought to be a tempting trade candidate if he did not work out a deal with the club by the July 31st deadline, but the Orioles assured Hardy that he would not be flipped this season.
Dan’s Mid-Season Top 30 Prospects
Bobby Bundy‘s improving changeup and already strong fastball/curveball has rocketed him up prospect lists.
Notes on Machado, Schoop, Bundy and the Frederick Keys
Scouting notes on Manny Machado, Jonathan Schoop and Bobby Bundy.
2011 Orioles Draft Recap
After selecting a fire-balling high school pitcher with his first round selection, Joe Jordan shifted the focus to college arms, with a few bats mixed in. Here are some quick rundowns on some of the notable selections.
2011 Orioles Draft Preview: Bundy, Hultzen, Bauer Head List of O’s Targets
Here is a quick and dirty rundown of some of the most likely candidates for Baltimore’s #4 overall selection.
Bobby Bundy Shines in Carolina League
Through nine 2011 starts spanning 49 2/3 innings, Bobby Bundy has accumulated 8.52 strikeouts, 1.81 walks, and 0.36 home runs per nine innings, while showing the strongest ground ball tendencies of his young career.
2011 MLB Draft Preview: Danny Hultzen and Jed Bradley
Both players fit the mold of a Joe Jordan pet pick: advanced college left-handers with a good feel for pitching, a nice ceiling and the potential to rocket through the minor league system
