Yardbarker: John Parrish

Pitching Matchups Set For Orioles Series

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:10:50 -0500

SERIES MATCH UPS:GAME 1: Monday @ 4:05 p.m.TV: YES, Radio: WCBS 880 CC Sabathia LHP (17-10. 2.70 in 2008) vs. Jeremy Guthrie RHP (10-12, 3.63) GAME 2: Wednesday @ 7:05 p.m.TV: YES, Radio: WCBS 880Chien-Ming Wang RHP (8-2, 4.07) vs. Koji Uehara RHP (6-5, 3.81 for Yomiuri Giants) GAME 3: Thursday @ 1:35 p.m.TV: YES, Radio: WCBS 880A.J. Burnett RHP (18-10, 4.07) vs. Alfredo Simon RHP (0-0, 6.23), 1:35,PLAYERS TO KEEP AN EYE ON IN ORIOLES SERIES:CC Sabathia has always pitched well against the O&#...

Yanks @ O's Series Preview

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:34:25 -0500

Yankees - OriolesCamden Yards(three games)And here we are, the opening series of 2009. The Yankees are in Baltimore to open the year against the Orioles. There are always high expected for the Yankees, but when you spend nearly $500 million on three free agents the expectations are even higher.Last season the Yankees were 11-7 against the O's.MatchupsGame 1: Monday @ 4:05 p.m.TV: YES, Radio: WCBS 880 CC Sabathia LHP (17-10. 2.70 in 2008) vs. Jeremy Guthrie RHP (10-12, 3.63) Game 2: Wedne...

A Few Moves Made...

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:14:19 -0500

The Orioles had a day off of Grapefruit League action; however, there was work to be done as there was an intrasquad game played to make up for the rainouts and get guys on the field. Well, the news of the day came about due to some roster moves announced, and one pitcher who was told he will be in the bullpen rather than start games for the team in 2009 (at least for now). The Baltimore Sun: The Orioles have sent out eight players today. Pitchers Bob McCrory, Kam Mickolio and Chris Waters we...

2009 MLB Preview: #28 Baltimore Orioles

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:51:45 -0500

Offseason Movement: One of the busier teams this offseason, the Orioles acquired OF Felix Pie and LHP Rich Hill from the Cubs, while also adding free agents Ty Wigginton, Mark Hendrickson, Cesar Izturis, Gregg Zaun, Ryan Freel, John Parrish, David Pauley, Chris Gomez, Chad Moeller and Japanese pitcher Koji Uehara. Top Prospect: Matt Wieters, C Wieters isn

Orioles: Five Stories for Spring Training

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:23:16 -0500

Pitchers and catchers report on Saturday. Six words that mean so much to a baseball fan. A signal that spring is on the way after the harshness of winter. The hope that comes with a new baseball season. Regardless of what happened last year, there is always that chance, how slim it might be, ...

Another shot. Er, another chance.

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:12:26 -0500

I?d like to write about the players the Orioles added this week - Ty Wiggington, Rich Hill and John Parrish. But I read something in this morning?s Baltimore Sun that made me spit coffee all over my computer. No, not the news that you can?t bring your own beer into the Preakness anymore. As if that [...]

A remaining free agent breakdown...

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:12:46 -0500

List from MLB Trade Rumors: Break it down, shall we. Catchers Gary Bennett (37): Listen, he's an ex-Brewer catcher. That means you really should move along. Johnny Estrada (33): Gary Bennett wishes he was fly like this. Sal Fasano (37): Like the mustache, his time in the sun just might be over. Paul ...

John Parrish Returning To The Orioles...

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:19:11 -0500

It looks like an old face is coming back to the Baltimore Orioles, assuming he can make the team out of spring training. Southpaw John Parrish has signed a minor league contract with the Orioles and will compete for a roster spot in Spring Training. Parrish, a 31-year-old who spent last season ...

Have the Mets ended their search for a LOOGY

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:57:26 -0500

Shortly after the Mets traded Scott Schoeneweis, Omar was asked what his direction would be in regard to a second lefty handed reliever. At the time he stated he was comfortable going with one lefty because he trusted his righties to get left handed hitters out. When pressed Omar said he might ...

Can the Mets do better then Show...

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:11:58 -0500

Now that we have a great 1-2 punch at the back-end of the bull-pen, the most glaring problem is Scott Schoeneweis. I would like to see the Mets move Show but to do so they would have to obtain another lefty. Even if they decided to release him and eat the last year of his contract, through free ...

Winter Meetings - Heading to Day 3

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:26:48 -0500

I had so much hope after the first day of the winter meetings. The Tigers had two holes filled with plenty of money to fix the bullpen. Things aren't going according to my plan. Francisco Rodriguez was never an option for the Tigers, but he's with the Mets. Kerry Wood was a very attractive, no compensatory [...]

Toronto Blue Jays Off Season Report

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:11:27 -0500

Season Wrap Up
The 2008 season found the Jays in 4th place behind the Rays, Red Sox and Yankees, but was not without its highlights. The pitching staff, despite injuries toJanssen and Halladay (to begin the year) and McGowan for good parts of the year, were still the best in the MLB with a 3.49 ERA and .19 points better than the next best team (Dodgers). Unfortunately, swapping 3BGlaus for Rolen wasn’t part of those highlights as he struggled in his first year in Toronto.

Holes to Fill
The only holes to fill would be in the rotation if they don’t resign Burnett and at DH, but there are a few position where they could improve. One of those positions would be catcher, there’s a reason the Phillies let RodBarajas go. Although SS McDonald (67 games at SS) is probably an above average fielder, they could use a better bat from the position than someone who hit .210 with 1 HR, 18 RBI and anOBP of .255 and this can be done by Scutaro (56 games at SS) who hit .267 with 7 HR, 60 RBI and an OBP of .341. Also, they did recently purchase the contract of SS Angel Sanchez and optioned him to AAA so he may be a back up and they might try to move McDonald, but that’s just my opinion.

Free Agents

The Blue Jays have 4 players hitting the free agent market this off season. Pitchers A.J. Burnett (31, a type A free agent) and John Parrish (31), RF Brad Wilkerson (31)and C GreggZaun (37). In my opinion, I think that the Yankees have a better chance of signing Burnett or else he wouldn’t have opted out of his contract. If they do not resign Burnett nor replace him with another quality starter, then they might resign Parrish as insurance. They will probably let Wilkerson walk and if I were them, I’d try to bring backZaun if the money’s right. A platoon of Barajas and Zaun wouldn’t be a bad thing given the catching situation in baseball these days.

The Outlook
While I don’t see the Jays surpassing the Red Sox or the Rays, they could possibly catch the Yankees depending on how well the Yankees do rebuilding the team and if the Jays resign Burnett or replace him with someone comparable. I see their pitching staying within the top 5 in baseball, but they need to improve offensively in order to move up in this tough division. Rios regaining his power stroke would be a blessing, but it won’t be enough. They need more production from their infield, too.

Walkoff Sweep…and Maybe No Scurvy

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:44:48 -0500

Heading into their three game set with the Baltimore Orioles, Toronto had a grand total of zero walkoff victories this season. Three days later, that number stands at two and the Jays have won three in a row. Thanks Baltimore! The real thanks from last night goes a couple places in house, actually. First, John Parrish deserves a big [...]