Baltimore Orioles: A New Era

AlbertPujols5 · **Posted:** Tue Apr 30, 2013 11:45 am

Nick Markakis needs to work on his arm strength

AnthonyP · **Posted:** Tue Apr 30, 2013 11:54 am

Okay Andrew, but if my hitting coach says otherwise, then I won't do it.

Baseballteen9500, I'm waiting on you for hitting practices.

AnthonyP · **Posted:** Tue Apr 30, 2013 4:34 pm

The Baltimore Sun
March 21, 2008

After extensive negotiations, the Baltimore Orioles have signed left-handed starting pitcher Chuck James to a 1 year, $390,000 contract. When asked about the move, Orioles GM Jeff Harvey replied: "We have had a lack of quality starters, and Chuck was a good pickup to fill that hole." The Orioles demoted RP Troy Patton to sign him.

Earlier in the week, the Orioles promoted AAA pitchers Fernando Cabrera and Chris Ray, demoting RP Dennis Sarfate and 2B Eider Torres to do so.

GM Harvey has also alluded to a trade being in the works.

AnthonyP · **Posted:** Tue Apr 30, 2013 4:44 pm

The Baltimore Sun
March 31, 2008

In a somewhat sudden move, the Baltimore Orioles have traded SP Steve Trachsel to the Tigers for SP Justin Verlander. When asked what spurred the deal, GM Jeff Harvey said, "Steve (Trachsel) was getting older, and we wanted to look for some youth. That's when we remembered Justin (Verlander). We believe he could be a future Cy Young winner."

As of now, this deal looks like a steal, but things may change in the future.

philliesfan134 · **Posted:** Tue Apr 30, 2013 4:48 pm

Don't lie to yourself, Anthony. The result of that deal will not change, :lol:

ZeroGibson13 · **Posted:** Tue Apr 30, 2013 4:59 pm

Yeahm it won't change, Trachsel will retire in 08 or 09.

AnthonyP · **Posted:** Tue Apr 30, 2013 5:11 pm

I know, that's why I unloaded him ASAP. I know it won't backfire. :lol:

News is demanding of criticism.

Prediction · **Posted:** Tue Apr 30, 2013 5:18 pm

Ooh, Justin Verlander.

I think he only has one breaking ball which is still like, a level 1-2, make him work on that.

AnthonyP · **Posted:** Tue Apr 30, 2013 5:22 pm

He actually has two level two pitches, but his upside is his stamina (A) and his top speed (99 mph).

ZeroGibson13 · **Posted:** Tue Apr 30, 2013 5:27 pm

Yeah a CB 2 and a CHG 2

AnthonyP · **Posted:** Tue Apr 30, 2013 5:40 pm

I'd like to hear from my pitching coach as to how I should train Verlander. He's young enough that he should be with me the whole way.

Prediction · **Posted:** Tue Apr 30, 2013 6:07 pm

Alright, he should work on the curveball then. No point on working on stamina/control.

AnthonyP · **Posted:** Tue Apr 30, 2013 6:08 pm

His control is a D. But the curve may be the best choice. Thanks for the input!

ERISA Dude · **Posted:** Tue Apr 30, 2013 8:39 pm

Did the Tigers give that trade 3 stars?

Baseballteen9500 · **Posted:** Tue Apr 30, 2013 8:54 pm

Marakakis needs to work on arm strength
Payton needs to work on batting
Luis Hernandez needs to work on contact
Fahey needs to work on contact
Jones needs to work on contact
Quiroz needs to work on batting
Torres needs to work on batting
Moore needs to on power

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