montero is traded for pineda

(That would be Seattle's Michael Pineda for NYY's Jesus Montero.)

Asked about Hickox's strike zone during the at-bat, which started with three straight balls, Uehara said through interpreter Jiwon Bang: "I think it wasn't going well with the umpires today."

Your turn...what did Koji really say?

It should be a quality weekend of baseball.

I'll be all over the airwaves tomorrow. Listen to me from 12:00-12:15 on RotoWire Fantasy Sports Today on SiriusXM Radio. That's Sirius channel 211 and XM channel 147.

If you don't have SiriusXM, don't despair. I'll be on the Sports With Coleman on Fox Sports radio from 5-6. You can listen online or in Baltimore on 1370AM.

"The good news is Hosni Mubarak may step down.

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2010

ORIOLES ANNOUNCE 2011 SPRING TRAINING SCHEDULE

O’s to play 16 games at newly renovated Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota

The Orioles will play their first of 16 home spring training games in 2011 at the newly renovated Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota on Tuesday, March 1 against the Tampa Bay Rays. 2011 marks the second consecutive spring training for the Orioles in Sarasota, and the first in the newly renovated ballpark.

Ed Smith Stadium is undergoing extensive improvements which will dramatically transform the ballpark aesthetic and radically expand areas and amenities for fans. Enhancements to the fan experience include the addition of a two-story concourse with shaded views of the playing field; a new stucco façade with tile accents; refurbished stadium seats directly from Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore; additional private suites and party facilities; and a state-of-the-art audio/video system and video board. Improvements to the player facilities include new dugouts and bullpens; a new half field with AstroTurf; refurbished batting cages; and a practice field with the same dimensions as Oriole Park at Camden Yards. All of these upgrades will be finalized in time for next year’s spring training games.

Baltimore will face nine different opponents at home during the 2011 spring campaign and will host the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers two times each at Ed Smith Stadium. The Minnesota Twins will make three trips to Sarasota and the Tampa Bay Rays, Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays will each make one visit.

The Orioles will play 15 games on the road during the 2011 spring schedule. They will make three trips to play the Twins and Pirates, two trips to face the Tigers and Phillies and one trip to face the Astros, Yankees, Rays, Red Sox and Blue Jays.

The Orioles will play their final 2011 spring training game in Sarasota on Tuesday, March 29 against the Toronto Blue Jays, prior to their regular season opener against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, April 1 in St. Petersburg.

The complete 2011 spring training schedule follows. The on-sale date for spring training tickets and player report dates will be announced at a later time.

BALTIMORE ORIOLES
2011 SPRING TRAINING SCHEDULE

Day Date Opponent Location Time

Monday February 28 Pittsburgh Pirates (ss) Bradenton 1:05

Tuesday March 1 Tampa Bay Rays Sarasota 1:05

Wednesday March 2 Philadelphia Phillies Clearwater 1:05

Thursday March 3 Minnesota Twins Sarasota 1:05

Friday March 4 Detroit Tigers Lakeland 1:05

Saturday March 5 Boston Red Sox (ss) Sarasota 1:05

Sunday March 6 Minnesota Twins Lee County 1:05

Monday March 7 New York Yankees (ss) Sarasota 7:05

Boston Red Sox (ss) Fort Myers 1:05

Tuesday March 8 Philadelphia Phillies Clearwater 1:05

Wednesday March 9 Minnesota Twins Sarasota 1:05

Thursday March 10 Pittsburgh Pirates Bradenton 7:05

Friday March 11 Philadelphia Phillies Sarasota 1:05

Saturday March 12 Houston Astros Orlando 1:05

Sunday March 13 Detroit Tigers Sarasota 1:05

Monday March 14 Pittsburgh Pirates Sarasota 1:05

Tuesday March 15 Houston Astros Sarasota 1:05

Wednesday March 16 New York Yankees Tampa 1:05

Thursday March 17 Pittsburgh Pirates Bradenton 1:05

Friday March 18 Minnesota Twins Sarasota 7:05

Saturday March 19 Philadelphia Phillies Sarasota 1:05

Sunday March 20 Tampa Bay Rays Charlotte County 1:05

Monday March 21 off day

Tuesday March 22 New York Yankees Sarasota 1:05

Wednesday March 23 Minnesota Twins Lee County 7:05

Thursday March 24 Pittsburgh Pirates Sarasota 7:05

Friday March 25 Minnesota Twins Lee County 1:05

Saturday March 26 Detroit Tigers Lakeland 1:05

Sunday March 27 Boston Red Sox (ss) Sarasota 1:05

Toronto Blue Jays (ss) Dunedin 1:05

Monday March 28 Detroit Tigers Sarasota 1:05

Tuesday March 29 Toronto Blue Jays Sarasota 1:05

Overflow!

Battle of the Titans! O's vs. Indians. 

O's up 8-6 in the 7th.

"Putting yourself on the line is very exhilarating, but also can be heartbreaking. We're ready for both."

PRESS RELEASE
July 29, 2010

ORIOLES NAME BUCK SHOWALTER MANAGER

17th full-time Manager in club history to take over Monday, August 2

The Orioles today announced that BUCK SHOWALTER has been signed to a multi-year contract to serve as the club’s 17th full-time manager. Showalter will officially take the helm of the Orioles on Monday, August 2 and will be introduced in a press conference that day at Camden Yards.

Showalter, 54, has compiled an 882-833 record in 11 seasons as manager of the New York Yankees (1992-95), Arizona Diamondbacks (1998-2000) and Texas Rangers (2003-2006). A two-time Manager of the Year (1994 and 2004), Showalter’s 882 wins are 10th-most among active major league managers and 65th all-time.

Showalter spent the first 19 years of his professional baseball career in the New York Yankees organization, culminating in a four-year stint as manager from 1992-95. In 1994 Showalter earned AL Manager of the Year honors, guiding New York to a 70-43 record before the strike ended the season prematurely. The next season, he led the Yankees to their first playoff berth in 14 years and managed the American League All-Star team. He was the youngest manager in the major leagues in each of his four seasons in New York.

In November 1995, Showalter joined the Arizona Diamondbacks, 28 months before the expansion franchise began play, and helped shape the new team’s major league operations. In 1999, he guided the Diamondbacks to a 100-win season and the NL West division title, an improvement of 35 victories over the previous season, the most in major league history.

Showalter joined the Texas Rangers prior to the 2003 season and in 2004 guided the club to an 18-win improvement over the previous year, earning his second Manager of the Year honor.

In between managerial stints, Showalter has served as an analyst on ESPN’s Baseball Tonight and ESPN Radio from 2001-02 and for the last several years.

"Buck Showalter’s proven track record makes him the right choice for manager of the Orioles and we are thrilled to add a two-time Manager of the Year to our organization" said Orioles President of Baseball Operations ANDY MACPHAIL. "We believe Buck’s extensive experience and expertise will be a major benefit to us as we look towards a more successful future."

A native of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, Showalter graduated from Mississippi State University in 1979. He earned All-American honors in 1977 in his only season with the Bulldogs, batting a school record .459 and establishing a then-team mark with 44 RBI. A fifth-round selection by the Yankees in the 1977 draft, Showalter spent seven seasons as a first baseman and outfielder in the New York minor league system, batting .294 in 793 games.

Showalter’s managerial career began in 1985 with the Oneonta Yankees. He managed for five seasons in the Yankees minor league system, earning Eastern League Minor League Manager of the Year honors in 1989, prior to joining the major league coaching staff in 1990.

The Orioles have also announced that interim manager JUAN SAMUEL will return to his role as third base coach with the team. Samuel had compiled a 16-31 record through Wednesday’s game. The rest of the coaching staff will remain in their current roles, and GARY ALLENSON will return to Norfolk to manage the Triple-A Tides.

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They have given me a legit cup of orange kool-aid to enjoy while I'm here.