ZACH BRITTON RUMORS & GOSSIP
Orioles put Britton in Hammel's place in rotation
The Baltimore Orioles are planning to start left-hander Zach Britton in place of ailing right-hander Jason Hammel on Tuesday night against the Detroit Tigers.
Baltimore manager Buck Showalter says he doesn't expect Hammel's illness to be serious enough to put him on the disabled list. Hammel is 7-4 with a 5.24 ERA this season.
The Orioles sent Britton to Triple-A Norfolk...
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What can the Baltimore Orioles do about their pitching?
Freddy Garcia lasted only 3 innings on the mound last night for the Baltimore Orioles against a Houston Astros lineup that is not exactly filled to the brim with world-beaters. He gave up 6 runs on 7 hits (4 of them HRs) and 2 walks, a far cry from the electrifying performance he put on in his previous start against Washington. But Orioles fans should have seen this coming. The chances...
Can Zach Britton Turn the Tide?
Zach Britton was supposed to be the Fourth Horseman. He was supposed to combine with Brian Matusz, Jake Arrieta, and Chris Tillman to form a stalwart rotation able enough to take down the AL East superpowers. TINSTAAPP rules, of course, then took effect. Matusz is now in the bullpen. Arrieta is back in Triple-A, and he may end up in the bullpen. Tillman lost his velocity and his...
Baltimore Orioles Recall Pitcher Zach Britton
MLB News: The Baltimore Orioles recalled left handed pitcher Zach Britton from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday and most likely will get a start on Monday unless the organization decides to use him out of the bullpen before that.
Fantasy Ramifications: Britton did post a sub 2.00 ERA this season at Norfolk but his role is still up in the air. His value would be higher if he starts, but...
Orioles rumors: Baltimore shopping Zach Britton?
The Baltimore Orioles haven’t received the production they
were hoping for out of their starting pitchers so far this season. As a result,
they are reportedly looking for rotation help, and “there’s an increasing feeling
around baseball people” that the team could dangle left-handed starting pitcher
Zach Britton in a trade, according to Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe...
Zach Britton Getting Noticed
I thought I would pass this along...Zach Britton is getting noticed outside of Baltimore. Andrew Schwartz of Midwest Sports Fans provided his thoughts on the young pitcher:A former 3rd round pick, Britton was previously ranked (in 2010) as a top-30 prospect by Baseball America, so his success shouldn’t come as that great of a surprise. But still, after Britton spent the first three...
Great Britton? Orioles’ Surging Starter Zach Britton Just May Be For Real
Meet Zach Britton–the Orioles starting pitcher whose win Tuesday night gave the Orioles a share of the division lead with the Yankees.
Britton has been phenomenal for the Orioles over his last 4 starts, going 4-0 with a sub-1.00 ERA.
A former 3rd round pick, Britton was previously ranked (in 2010) as a top-30 prospect by Baseball America, so his success shouldn’t come as that...
Zach Britton dominates White Sox, is then demoted
Zach Britton of the Orioles had one of the best starts of his young career on Thursday against the White Sox. In eight innings, Britton allowed one run on seven hits, and struck out ten batters without walking one. For Britton, who has only made eight starts in the majors this season while battling injuries and ineffectiveness, the start was a step in the right direction...
Orioles recall LHP Britton from Class AAA
The Baltimore Orioles recalled left-hander Zach Britton from Class AAA Norfolk and optioned infielder Joe Mahoney to the Tides, the club announced Saturday. Britton will start Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Britton is 1-1 with an 8.10 ERA in five starts for Baltimore this year. Mahoney went 0-for-4 in two games for the Orioles.
FanFest Notes and Thoughts: Zach Britton
During Orioles FanFest, southpaw Zach Britton spoke with the media for a couple of minutes. Britton answered questions about his prepration for Spring Training, his up-and-down year. In addition, he spoke about the rotation, the additions to the roster and a few other things. Here are some quotes and notes I was able to pick up from him. Is he excited for Spring Training? Yah...
Via Oriole Post
February 16, 2012
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