PLAYERS:
Jeremy Guthrie,
Aubrey Huff,
Nick Markakis,
Nolan Reimold,
Felix Pie
TEAMS: Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs
TEAMS: Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs
Despite Baltimore’s record, all things considered, they have been playing well the last week or so. Their solid play continued in Chicago as they took two out of three from the White Sox this weekend, as Jeremy Guthrie found his groove on Saturday, and Jason Berken showed signs of learning on the big league level as he won his third game of the season.With Aubrey Huff being traded last week, one wondered who’d step in and take up the slack; however, Brian Roberts has taken torch as he’s been a doubles machine, and has supplied much of the team’s offense. In addition, Nick Markakis has started to pick up the slack, and after a dip in his numbers, Nolan Reimold is starting hit the ball well again and contributed to Sunday’s win with his 12th homer of the year.Furthermore, Felix Pie – the one guy who everyone wanted off the team – has finally gained some comfort as an Oriole as his playing time has increased; therefore, he’s responded. He had a homer on Sunday, and has been able to get...
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