Blog Entries tagged 'Baltimore Orioles'

Another Closer Bites the Dust

jonlee

I have been down on George Sherrill recently mostly because of his lack of control that led to poor performances. He was still on pace for 40 saves, and was a great sleeper I picked up late in a few leagues. There was really no indication that he was suffering from injury. He then wasn’t able to warm up properly on Monday, complained of shoulder soreness, and then was promptly put on the DL. Sherrill has gone the way of <strong>Billy W [...]

Adam Loewen Tries to Channel Rick Ankiel

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Baltimore’s Adam Loewen has decided to give up pitching after suffering through several injuries to his arm and will try to become an outfielder. Loewen was drafted No. 4 overall in 2002, and was named Baltimore’s top prospect by Baseball American in 2004. He was rated second best in 2006. This move is surprising given how rare a move like this is at the major league level, but the successful conversion of Rick Ankiel shows that it can be do [...]

Fantasy Rundown: Brandon Webb is Unstoppable

jonlee

Eight starts, eight wins. Might as well hand over the National League Cy Young over to Brandon Webb right now. The Arizona right-hander threw a complete game against the Phillies giving up just three earned runs while striking out four. He’s the first pitcher in the NL to win his first eight starts since Pedro Martinez did it back in 1997. Backed by an excellent offense and bullpen, Webb is the best pitcher in fantasy.