Lombardozzi thrilled with Arizona title and honor
Lombardozzi thrilled with Arizona title and honor
Byron Kerr
Nationals
Nationals prospect Steven Lombardozzi wrapped up another successful season by knocking in the winning run for the Scottsdale Scorpions in a 3-2 win over Peoria in Arizona fall league championship, culminating a memorable season for the Chaska, MN native. Lombardozzi advanced from Potomac to Harrisburg this summer, refined his skills in the instructional league and then participated and excelled in Arizona. "It was pretty special, especially to come together in such a short time with all new...
J.J. Hardy remains SS option for O's
J.J. Hardy remains SS option for O's
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Major League Baseball announced today that the Chiba Lotte Marines accepted the Minnesota Twins' bid for middle infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka. Various reports place the Twins' bid at $5 to $5.3 million. The Orioles scouted Nishioka and had some interest, but decided against bidding on him because of the cost. The Twins have 30 days to sign Nishioka. The millions currently invested only give them the right to negotiate with him. The Twins could trade or non-tender shortstop J.J. Hardy, who...
Checking the minor league free agents list
Checking the minor league free agents list
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Since the season ended, 24 players that were with the Orioles in the minors and/or big leagues this past year have become minor league free agents. They are now free to sign with any organization. Here is the list. Infielders: Michael Aubrey, Scott Moore. Outfielders: Lou Montanez, Jeff Salazar, Jonathan Tucker, Joel Guzman. Catchers: Zach Booker, Phil Britton, Michel Hernandez, Steve Lerud, Rolando Pettit. Pitchers: Alberto Castillo, Jose Diaz, Jose Duran, Chris George, Mike...
Reynolds vs. Bartlett
Reynolds vs. Bartlett
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The bad part about cooking up a steak for dinner yesterday is I don't have any leftovers this morning. Cold stuffing is one of my favorites. I hope everyone has recovered from their food binge and enjoyed their time with family and friends. If your ears are chilled, it's from sticking your head in the refrigerator one too many times. I've been there, done that. I loved the cranberry stories that were passed along to me yesterday. We could have run a white meat/dark meat poll. Dump enough...
Thanksgiving appetizers
Thanksgiving appetizers
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Please be safe if you're traveling or reaching for another drumstick. Those candles can burn pretty hot. Let me know if, about three-fourths of the way through your meal, someone at your table blurts out, "The cranberry sauce!" and races for the kitchen. I've seen it happen. I'm thankful for my loving and supportive family, a daughter who will forever be my pride and joy - I'm never more proud than when I wake up every morning knowing that...
After three seasons in Bowie, Komminsk looks forward to the next challenge
After three seasons in Bowie, Komminsk looks forward to the next challenge
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Brad Komminsk can probably tell you a lot about Portland, Reading, Akron, Erie and New Britain. He visited those cities in six of the last nine years as an Eastern League manager, first in Akron for the Indians from 2002-04 and the last three years for the Orioles with the Bowie Baysox. But after three winning seasons in Bowie, Komminsk will take the job as Norfolk Tides hitting coach in the Triple-A International League for the 2011 season. "As much as I loved Bowie and the staff and fans...
Derek Norris shines Arizona, where will he start next season?
Derek Norris shines Arizona, where will he start next season?
Byron Kerr
Nationals
The Scottsdale Scorpions won the Arizona Fall League championship with a roster filled with Nationals' prospects. Bryce Harper was a name most fans outside of the Nats organization would quickly recognize. But guys like Derek Norris, Michael Burgess and Steve Lombardozzi also made major contributions on the field during the Scorpions' 30 games in Arizona, lifting them to a first-ever title. Let's spotlight those stars beginning with Goddard, Kansas catcher Derek Norris, who ended up...
Orioles could add another coach
Orioles could add another coach
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Major League Baseball places a limit on the number of uniformed coaches that each team can carry, but manager Buck Showalter indicated that the club might add someone who could assist in breaking down any potential language barriers. Showalter wouldn't specify whether this coach would be an eye-in-the-sky, saying that he didn't want to get ahead of himself. "That's one of the things we talked about, a way to do that if there was going to be a need," he said. "You have to make sure...
Showalter time
Showalter time
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles made manager Buck Showalter available on a conference call earlier this morning. Now he can change his phone number. Showalter conceded that the process of building his staff took much longer than anticipated. It's the elephant in the room. You can't ignore it. At least you don't have to clean up after this one. "I think 'process' is a good word," he said. "It's kind of like when I came in in August. I didn't come in with any preconceived notions. I hadn't really...
MASN honors military families with BB&T Classic ticket giveaway
MASN honors military families with BB&T Classic ticket giveaway
Josh Land
Orioles
MASN, the local leader in live sports entertainment and the official cable network of the 16th annual BB&T Classic, will donate 1500 BB&T Classic tickets to active and retired members of the United States Armed Forces. The 16th annual BB&T Classic tips off December 5 at 2:30 p.m. when American meets Florida. Navy will face George Washington in the middle match-up beginning near 5:00 p.m. and the final game begins at approximately 7:30 p.m. when Maryland battles Temple. MASN will air each...