Baltimore Orioles

The 2008 Fan Fest opened up with the 'State of the Orioles' conference/pseudo town-hall meeting held near the Orioles dugout in the crazy cold of Saturday. They talked about various topics, and they are highlighted below. MASN's Jim Hunter emceed the event. MacPhail said point blank that the Orioles had to rebuild and start by rebuilding the farm system, develop their own players, and start building up their international scouting.The Orioles need to start exploring all corners of the globe... Read Full Story

Maserati Fan Drew Davis at his first game in Birdland (relaxing with the crowd and watching some Baseball in Baltimore) Originally uploaded by M.O.B. Exotic Car Gallery Welcome to Baltimore, Maserati! M.O.B. Exotics Intern and New Orioles Fan Drew Davis was psyched this weekend to be watching his first game in Birdland from up in one of the owner suites. Relaxing with the crowd and watching some Baseball in Baltimore was just the right thing to do for a perfect spring evening. The Orioles... Read Full Story

Here we have the news that we all pretty much pretty much have surmised; thus, now it has come from Orioles' COO Andy MachPhail himself. Our second baseman Brian Roberts, isn't likely to go anywhere before the season begins. From the Sun's Jeff Zrebeics's piece, MacPhail: "Roberts Deal Unlikely Before Opener" "Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail acknowledged today that it is unlikely that All-Star second baseman Brian Roberts will be traded before Opening Day. "I've... Read Full Story

(posted on Oriole Magic earlier this weekend...) Like a guy or girl who you are smitten by, but don't want to commit to, the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago Cubs once again had chatter this week about Brian Roberts, but again it seems like the deal is on hold -- again. From MLB Trade Rumors: SI.com's Jon Heyman wrote on Monday that the Cubs and Orioles had resumed talks for Brian Roberts. However, Cubs GM Jim Hendry came out on Wednesday and said he hadn't had any trade talks for five... Read Full Story

It's one in the morning, and I'm up and sick as hell; thus, I'm going to go over the latest and greatest in Oriole-land. As most fans know by now, MASN will show about quarter of it's games in HD in 2008 for both the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles. MASN’s HD schedule includes key match-ups with the Yankees, Mets, Red Sox, and Braves, as well as the Phillies, Dodgers, Cubs, Cardinals, Marlins, and Rays. The network will provide HD telecasts for all six inter-league games between... Read Full Story

Well, I have been struggling a bad cold over the weekend, my trip could have been potentially numbered since I was planning to drive to Florida; however, I am hoping to feel well enough to make the trip on Thursday or Friday. Anyhow, the big news today is Andy MacPhail hired a new front office executive, this a time a "youngin" -- at only 27. (Wow, he's two years younger than I). Maybe we might have another Theo Epstein or Cashman on our hands; however, then again, MacPhail will still have... Read Full Story

My favorite outfield reserve, Chris Roberson, has been sent to the Baltimore Orioles for cash. Actual face value of the transaction $3.52 after taxes...ouch! I gotta say I believe we robbed the O's blind here. After all, Roberson would have simply been released at the end of spring training and any team could have claimed him off of waivers. Basically, we got enough money to buy a box of Cracker Jack with a few cents left over to give to the bum on the corner. Seriously though, Roberson just... Read Full Story