Who the hell is Rick Vanden Hurk?
Where are your cleats Rick?
The Orioles recalled RHP Rick Vanden Hurk from AAA Norfolk yesterday when Jason Berken was placed on the 15 day DL. You may be asking, who the hell is Rick Vanden Hurk? Good question. Vanden Hurk is a 25 year old right hander of Dutch decent. He was acquired from the Florida Marlins for Will Ohman just before the 7/31 trade deadline. He’s logged...
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August 18, 2010
Discuss
Ohman Traded; The Market...
The Orioles made another trade before Saturday's deadline, this time trading reliever Wil Ohman to the Florida Marlins for starting pitcher, Rick VandenHurk.From the Baltimore Sun: VandenHurk, 25, has pitched in two games for the Marlins this season, allowing three hits and one earned run in 1 1/3 innings. He has pitched for Florida since 2007, compiling an 8-9 record and a 5...
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July 31, 2010
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July 31, 2010
Norfolk Knocks Off Indians 4-1
NORFOLK KNOCKS OFF INDIANS 4-1VandenHurk Tosses Seven Strong Innings To Win Tides’ Debut
NORFOLK, Va. — Starting pitcher Rick VandenHurk held the Indianapolis Indians’ offense to one run on four hits in seven innings of work and Norfolk plated a pair of runs in both the second and fourth innings as the Tides took down the Tribe 4-1 on Monday night at Harbor Park.
The loss...
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August 02, 2010
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August 02, 2010
Dutch Wonderland
Rick VandenHurk helped the Baltimore Orioles defeat the Toronto Blue Jays for the first time this season.
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September 16, 2010
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September 16, 2010
Marlins swap Ohman for VandenHurk
In a move quite similar to the one pulled two seasons ago for reliever Arthur Rhodes, the Marlins dealt starter prospect Rick VandenHurk to the Baltimore Orioles for lefty reliever Will Ohman. Let’s cut to the chase and ask what this move will do for the Marlins.
What we give up
The Marlins officially gave up VandenHurk today, but it seems as if they had given up on Hurk for some...
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July 31, 2010
September Call Ups Look to Impress Orioles’ Organization
The calendar page has turned to September and baseball fans know what that means. It’s time for all major league rosters expand to 40 instead of 25 during the last month of the regular season. September Call Ups have arrived.
The Orioles acquired VandenHurk from the Marlins on July 31st, 2010 in exchange for Will Ohman.
Managers and organizations give up and coming, future...
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September 05, 2011
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September 05, 2011
VandenHurk's Euro Tour a hit in Netherlands
O's reliever Rick VandenHurk is the brainchild behind the inaugural "European Big League Tour" -- a series of four free baseball clinics that promote interest in the game in the cities of Eindhoven, Haarlem and Rotterdam in the Netherlands and Antwerp, Belgium.
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November 11, 2010
Today's Game and Optimism
Today, the Orioles lost to the Minnesota Twins, 3-0, in exhibition action down in Fort Myers, Florida. Jeremy Guthrie put in a good effort, going three inning and allowing two runs; meanwhile, reliever Rick VandenHurk struggled in his three inning outing, allowing two hits, walking four and giving up a run. There was not much on the offensive front for the Orioles, as they...
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March 07, 2011
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March 07, 2011
Recalled VandenHurk ready to help out
Rick VandenHurk was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to take the place of injured reliever Jason Berken. He was in Baltimore and available for Monday night's series opener against the Mariners.
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August 16, 2010
Big hit eludes Orioles in loss to Blue Jays
Starting pitcher Rick VandenHurk lasted only four innings as Baltimore fell to the Blue Jays, 5-2, on Sunday afternoon at Rogers Centre.
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September 26, 2010
Orioles Designate Rick VandenHurk For Assignment
The Orioles announced that they designated right-hander Rick VandenHurk for assignment to create roster space for infielder Wilson Betemit.
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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20 days ago
Baltimore Orioles (58-85) at Toronto Blue Jays (72-73), 1:07 p.m. (ET)
Dutch-born right-hander Rick VandenHurk makes his first start of the season today when the Baltimore Orioles return to Rogers Centre for the middle test of a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Via Miami Herald
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September 10, 2011
Free Rick VandenHurk
On Friday, we got the news that the Marlins designated James Houser for assignment and replaced him on the roster with former bullpen punching bag Jose Veras. The team had DFA’d Veras earlier in the year for being terrible (6 1/3 IP, 8 K, 6 BB, 1 HR), but apparently his performance in the minors has convinced the Fish to bring him back up to the bigs to help the bullpen.
On the...
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June 28, 2010
O's pitching can't match Twins' standard in loss
O's right-hander Rick VandenHurk had a little bit of trouble with his command, walking four batters over his three innings in the O's 3-0 loss to the Twins on Sunday.
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March 06, 2011
VandenHurk spreading baseball to Europe
While some players are using the offseason to rest and recuperate, another group, led by Orioles right-hander Rick VandenHurk, is hitting the road -- or the air, rather -- to tour the Netherlands and Belgium.
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November 10, 2010
10 Photos - Jays Vs O's September 10/2011
The final POTD of the year looks at one of the 11 walkoff wins for the Blue Jays in 2011.
Jose Bautista is about to get a fist bump from Yunel Escobar after taking Orioles starter Rick VandenHurk deep for a two-run blast to left. That was Bautista's 41st bomb of the year to put the Jays in front 2-1.Brett Lawrie also puts a hurt on VandenHurk by belting his 9th homer of the...
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December 31, 2011
Boston sends Erik Bedard vs Rick Vanden Hurk in Red Sox vs Orioles game
Sep 20, 7:10 PM | GrassFenway Park
Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox Odds63-90TEAM RECORD88-66
Boston will try to be nasty hosts on Tuesday when the Baltimore Orioles pay a visit to Fenway Park.
Rick Vanden Hurk gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Orioles on this day; he's 0-0 on the season. The Red Sox, meanwhile, will counter with Erik Bedard, who will be looking...
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September 20, 2011
VandenHurk released, Correnti hired, Cummings promoted
Right-handed pitcher Rick VandenHurk, who was designated for assignment last week when the Orioles signed infielder Wilson Betemit, cleared waivers and was released Friday. He becomes a free agent and can sign with another team.
Via Baltimore Sun
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10 days ago
Orioles/Marlins Trade Analysis: Will Ohman for Rick VandenHurk
In one of the quieter moves at the deadline, the Orioles and Marlins exchanged pitchers. Baltimore picked up righthanded swingman Rick VandenHurk from Florida in exchange for lefty reliever Will Ohman.
Who got the better of this deal? Find out after the jump.
The Obvious
Will Ohman, soon to be 33, is a rather generic veteran lefty reliever. He throws two pitches–a fastball around...
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July 31, 2010
VandenHurk's first start as Oriole could be his last in 2010
Either he or Tillman will start again this week— Rick VandenHurk 's first start as an Oriole didn't go the way he wanted, and it's unclear whether he'll be getting another in 2010.
Via Baltimore Sun
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September 26, 2010
Volstad demoted, but why?
After last night’s debacle of an outing for Chris Volstad, the Marlins demoted him to Triple-A, bringing up Burke Badenhop. In the linked article, it is mentioned that in Volstad’s last 11 starts, he is 1-6, and the overall team record is 1-10. In addition, Volstad has a 5.22 ERA in that time span.
I’m as glad as the next guy to see the Hopper back in the majors, though I would...
Via Marlin Maniac
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July 07, 2010
Marlins Acquire Ohman From O’s For Vanden Hurk
The Florida Marlins snagged some lefty relief in exchange for an injury-prone Dutchman in a low-key deadline deal, acquiring Will Ohman from the Baltimore Orioles for RHP Rick VandenHurk.
While Leo Nunez and Clay Hensley have turned in strong seasons, Florida’s relief corps ranks 11th in the National League in xFIP (4.36) and 14th in Win Probability Added (-1.5). Dan Meyer pitched...
Split Marlins squad can't push past Nats
Rick VandenHurk struggled and the Marlins found themselves in a deep hole as they fell to the Nationals, 12-3, in split squad action on Tuesday.
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March 16, 2010
Swapping Spare Parts
One more trade:
Confirmed. #Marlins acquire LHP Will Ohman from the #Orioles for RHP Rick VandenHurk. Ohman holding lefties to .226 BAA.
Ohman is having a good year. Why the Orioles want another bad pitcher, I don’t know.
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July 31, 2010
A Bad Game By O's; B-Rob
This afternoon, the Orioles got beat up pretty badly by the Philadelphia Phillies, 13-6. Jeremy Guthrie – who has been pretty good so far during Spring Training – got lit up today as he gave up four runs in four innings. The bullpen also had a rough day as Rick VandenHurk and Kevin Gregg also got knocked around by Philadelphia. Favorites in the National League East this...
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March 12, 2011
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March 12, 2011
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