Monthly Archives: March 2011

O’s Roster Battles

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Stan

Here’s my quick analysis: Infielders (5) Derrek Lee, Brian Roberts, JJ Hardy, Mark Reynolds & Cesar Izturis Outfielders (4) Luke Scott, Adam Jones, Nick Markakis & Felix Pie DH (1) Vladimir Guerrero Catchers (3) Matt Wieters, Jake Fox, Craig Tatum … Continue reading →

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Zbikowski Ups the Ante

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Stan

First comes word that his boss Steve Biciotti thinks his budding boxing career is “awesome”, and then comes work that Ravens DB Tom Zbikowski has brought on Emanuel  Stewart on to train him. Zbikowski, fighting for just his second time … Continue reading →

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Brush with Fame in Sarasota

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Stan

Greetings from Sarasota-Day 7 Doing some last night shopping on St Armand’s Circle in Sarasota tonight around 7:30. I am crossing the street and who do I see eating an ice cream cone? Mariano Rivera. The Yankee great was spotted … Continue reading →

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Drese Outing Not What he Needed

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Stan

Greetings From Sarasota- Day 7 Buck Showalter is a loyal guy. And clearly, the fact that he and his pitching coach Mark Connor are familiar with Ryan Drese has made for a compelling comeback story. Drese, who won 14 games … Continue reading →

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Yow on the Prowl

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Stan

Greetings From Sarasota-Day 7 Okay, what else is there to do when it’s the top of the 7th, the O’s are down 12-4 to the Astros and Ryan Drese looks like he couldn’t make a 30 years of age and … Continue reading →

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It’s Been a Pleasure

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Stan

Greetings From Sarasota- Day 7 Of all people, former WBAL-TV anchor Vince Bagli was just visiting the PressBox at Ed Smith Stadium. Looks great and still questions why guys don’t run out ground-balls all the way.

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Weighty Matters

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Stan

Greetings From Sarasota-Day 6 1stbaseman Joe Mahoney was optioned to Norfolk today. Last years’ Minor League player of the year with 18HRS and 78RBI’s, just turned 24 in early February. I bring his name up today, because after an 8th … Continue reading →

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Not Thrift’s Finest Moment

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Stan

Greetings from Sarasota- Day 5 The bottom of the 8th, in from the Tigers bullpen came, lefty John Bale who is struggling to make Jim Leyland’s teama s a situational left-hander out of the pen. It reminded me of one … Continue reading →

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The Breeze From Sarasota

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Stan

Greetings from Sarasota- Day 5 You feeling that breeze yet, back in Baltimore? So far, new 3B Mark Reynolds is batting under .160, and in 29 at bats has struck out 11 times. I know it’s early, but when someone … Continue reading →

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Tigers’ Wells Played at Towson

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Stan

Greetings from Sarasota- Day 5 Former Towson University Tiger Casper Wells continues to impress Jim Leyland in his quest to make the Tigers this spring. Today, he homered and doubled, driving in two runs over the first 4 innings off … Continue reading →

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