As we continue our MLB preview at TSHQ, we find ourselves in the AL East at Camden Yards to preview the Baltimore Orioles. One of the most difficult divisions to grow in, the Orioles played spoiler to the Boston Red Sox to culminate the 2011 season. That was the highlight of Baltimore’s long tumultuous season. This offseason, they brought in a new GM in Dan Duquette and turned the clock back by reverting to their old, more lovable logo. Without making any major personel moves, did the Orioles do enough to make any headway in one of the toughest divisions in the bigs?
Projected Position Players
C – Matt Wieters (Taylor Teagarden)
1B – Chris Davis
2B – Brian Roberts (Robert Andino)
3B – Mark Reynolds (Josh Bell)
SS – J.J. Hardy (Andino)
LF – Nolan Reimold (Endy Chavez)
CF – Adam Jones
RF – Nick Markakis (Jai Miller)
DH – Wilson Betemit
The Good
Mark Reynolds and J.J. Hardy combined for 67 homeruns during their first season ...
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PLAYERS:
Matt Wieters,
Taylor Teagarden,
Chris Davis,
Brian Roberts,
Robert Andino,
Mark Reynolds,
JJ Hardy,
Nolan Reimold,
Endy Chavez,
Adam Jones,
Nick Markakis,
Jai Miller,
Wilson Betemit,
Jake Arrieta,
Tommy Hunter,
Wei-Yin Chen,
Zach Britton,
Jason Hammel,
Brian Matusz,
Tsuyoshi Wada,
Alfredo Simon,
Luis Ayala,
Matt Lindstrom,
Pedro Strop,
Troy Patton,
Kevin Gregg,
Pedro Martinez,
Theo Epstein
TEAMS: Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies
TEAMS: Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies
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