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Now I get it

Now I get it
Red Sox manager Terry Francona must have known what was coming if he went to his bullpen. I'll never doubt him again. The Orioles cracked Tim Wakefield's knuckler. They scored four runs off him in the sixth, the last three coming on Nick Markakis' shot onto the flag court in right. Ty Wigginton got the sixth-inning party started (did I already use that line?) with his second home run of the night. I keep checking the scoreboard to make sure my eyes aren't failing me. Orioles 11,...
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Is Ty MVP? (update)

Is Ty MVP? (update)
I guess Red Sox manager Terry Francona really wanted to get Dice-K through the fifth, no matter how much his starter looked like a guy in dire need of a cold drink and a warm hug. Francona's one heck of a manager, but hello? This is Matsuzaka's first start and he ran out of steam like a dry iron (OK, that's a reach.) Did somebody grease the top step of the visiting dugout? The Orioles have batted around, and hey, there's Francona breaking through the restraints and fighting his way to...
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Hughes adjusting to the bigs (updated)

Hughes adjusting to the bigs (updated)
I don't mind the Orioles running on the Red Sox's catchers. In fact, I encourage it wholeheartedly. But any chance it could be one of their more fleet-footed guys? Not so fast, Matt Wieters and Ty Wigginton. (See what I did there?) Take away the home runs, and Brad Bergesen is having a pretty good start. Boston 2, Orioles 1. Jonathan Van Every? To straightaway center? I probably would have picked van every other player in the Red Sox's lineup before I chose him. (See what...yes you...
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Another setback for Lebron (updated)

Another setback for Lebron (updated)
Minor league reliever Luis Lebron continues to experience pain in his right elbow, and he's scheduled to visit Dr. James Andrews on May 10 in Birmingham, Ala. It isn't often that these examinations bring positive news. Lebron was shut down late in spring training after impressing manager Dave Trembley in major league camp. He started throwing again recently, but the discomfort resurfaced on Wednesday during a bullpen session in Sarasota. Lebron emerged as a future closer candidate after...
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Trembley talks about J.J.

Trembley talks about J.J.
Manager Dave Trembley called reliever Jim Johnson into his office this afternoon, closing the door behind them. Johnson knew what was coming. The possibility kept him awake much of the night - same as Trembley. The Orioles optioned Johnson to Triple-A Norfolk to make room for tonight's starter, Brad Bergesen, on the 25-man roster. Johnson posted a 6.52 ERA in 10 appearances, and he allowed the tying and go-ahead runs to score last night in another brutal outing. He was bumped from the...
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In a bad way with J.J. (updated)

In a bad way with J.J. (updated)
The question popped up in the press box and spread like a virus. "Does Jim Johnson have options left?" I made the first inquiry, just out of curiosity. Two writers sitting in front of me didn't have an answer despite my constant badgering. One of them thought he could silence me with a shrug of his shoulders. So naive. As the debate continued, someone else walked over to me and said, "Does this guy have options left?" Pure coincidence, but it spoke volumes about Johnson's performance...
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Cleaning out the notebook

Cleaning out the notebook
Nick Markakis on the win: "It's big. You look at the past, we've fell short in those situations. We just did a great job all around. Our bullpen came in and got some big outs." Adam Jones on having Miguel Tejada on the team: "Me and Wiggy were talking about that and he said, 'Wait and see how Miggi really hits,' because I haven't had the opportunity to play with him. The last couple days, you could see it. You put him in a tough situation and he usually comes through." What was...
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Miggi doesn't have time for the pain

Miggi doesn't have time for the pain
Miguel Tejada tied tonight's game with a home run and won it with a 10th-inning single. And he did all of it while playing through some discomfort in his hip. "He's not 100 percent right now. He's not," manager Dave Trembley said. "Night before last, running through the base and making the turn, he tweaked it. (T-Bone) Shelby alerted us that he probably should come out of the game, and Tejada yelled over, 'I'm not coming out.' "It's just great to have him on our side. He's a...
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Is Albers making a statement? - Part II (updated)

Is Albers making a statement? - Part II (updated)
Pitching for the third straight night, Matt Albers retired all three Boston hitters he faced in the top of the 10th inning. Albers got a pop up, a fly ball and a strikeout to keep the score tied. Is he aware that the Orioles have to remove a reliever from the 25-man roster tomorrow? Albers has tossed 3 1/3 scoreless innings over these three appearances, allowing only one hit. I'm so confused. Albers is trying to save his roster spot. He's making it more difficult for the Orioles to pass...
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Your worst fears come true (updated)

Your worst fears come true (updated)
The Garrett Atkins double play in the fourth inning looms large right now. You knew it would if you've been paying attention to this team. You could predict what would happen next. It was as easy as 1-2-3. The Orioles didn't bust open the game, and Jim Johnson gave up the game-tying single to Dustin Pedroia with two outs in the seventh after inheriting Jason Berken's mess. Berken walked No. 9 hitter Darnell McDonald on four pitches to start the two-out rally. That can't...
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Strategy time

Strategy time
We were debating in the press box whether David Hernandez should come out for the sixth inning. I agreed with the decision. Let him start the inning and make sure a reliever is ready. Dustin Pedroia immediately tried to destroy my argument with an opposite-field home run that reduced the Orioles' lead to 3-2. Victor Martinez walked, and the ice beneath Hernandez's feet had practically turned to water. Left-hander Will Ohman was warming, so let Hernandez face right-handed hitting Kevin...
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Sort of taking advantage of mistakes

Sort of taking advantage of mistakes
The Red Sox committed two errors in the fourth inning, and the Orioles scored once to expand their lead to 3-1. It should have been so much more. Miguel Tejada led off with a single and hustled to second on center fielder Darnell McDonald's error. Yes, that Darnell McDonald. With Luke Scott at the plate, the Orioles would have settled for a ground ball to the right side. Instead, John Lackey walked him. Ty Wigginton followed with a sharp grounder that looked like a double-play ball until...
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Jonesing for more production (updated)

Jonesing for more production (updated)
Orioles hitting coach Terry Crowley met privately today with center fielder Adam Jones, who entered tonight's game with a .204 average and .228 on-base percentage. It was part pep-talk, part instructional. "I think from this point forward you're going to see a better Adam Jones," Crowley said. "He hit some balls really far early in the year for some home runs and we might have gotten too thrilled with those home runs and forgot about getting back to the basics of being a good hitter, a...
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Trembley's message to the fans (with video)

Trembley's message to the fans (with video)
The Orioles are 4-18 and own one victory at Camden Yards. They haven't posted a winning season since 1997. So why should fans pay to enter these gates? Dave Trembley talks with the media about turning things around "This is your team. This is the Baltimore Orioles," manager Dave Trembley said. "If you love your team, you love them through good times and bad times and you stick with them, because sooner or later this team will turn it around and you want to be here when that happens....
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Pre-game chatter

Pre-game chatter
Brad Bergesen's locker is set up and manager Dave Trembley confirmed that the right-hander will make tomorrow's start. We already knew it, but I suppose it's worth repeating. "Bergesen is on regular rest to come back and pitch," Trembley said. "He went down there and did the things we asked him to do. I talked to him today earlier and he seems a lot more relaxed, a lot more sure of himself. He pitched very well down there. He got some good work in. I would expect that you'll see Brad...
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Atkins at first; Hughes will DH

Atkins at first; Hughes will DH
Left-hander Wilfrido Perez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Double-A Bowie. For the Orioles: Adam Jones CF Nick Markakis RF Matt Wieters C Miguel Tejada 3B Luke Scott LF Ty Wigginton 2B Rhyne Hughes DH Garrett Atkins 1B Cesar Izturis SS David Hernandez RHP For the Red Sox: Scutaro SS Pedroia 2B Martinez C Youkilis 1B Drew RF Ortiz DH Beltre 3B Hermida LF McDonald CF Lackey RHP
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Unofficially official

Unofficially official
Brad Bergesen is no longer listed as tonight's starter for Triple-A Norfolk. Left-hander Chris George has taken Bergesen's place in the Tides' rotation and will make his first start since Sept. 7. Troy Patton takes the ball tomorrow and Brandon Erbe on Sunday. Bergesen will return to the Orioles' rotation tomorrow. A corresponding roster move will be made at that time. Bergesen allowed two runs in seven innings, with no walks, in last Sunday's start with the Tides. He got 14 ground ball...
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Fund for Cuellar

Fund for Cuellar
I wanted to pass along some information to anyone who's interested in contributing to the Mike Cuellar Fund, which has been set up by the Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T): Mike Cuellar Fund @ Wachovia Bank, N.A. Account Number.....1010279020512 For wire transfers: # ABA #063000021 The organization also provided assistance to Cuellar's family while the former Orioles great was battling stomach cancer. Also, Ripken Baseball announced today that it will host a group of young baseball players...
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No offense, but... (updated)

No offense, but... (updated)
I'm so glad the Yankees left town so the Orioles can finally get a reprieve. Bring on the Red Sox. Well, at least the ballpark won't be filled with fans cheering for the other team. On a strange note, Robinson Cano went 3-for-4 on the ride to the airport. Rangers first baseman Justin Smoak hit his first career home run last night while Brian Matusz was losing to the Yankees. I told you the Orioles should have drafted Smoak. Just kidding. I swear. The Orioles are 4-18 and looking for...
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More post-game talk

More post-game talk
Brian Matusz: "For the most part I was able to battle and get through some tough jams. I just wasn't locating down in the zone as well as I should have. I've just got to make some adjustments and move forward for my next start against the Yankees." That would be Tuesday in the Bronx. Asked about Robinson Cano, Matusz said, "That guy is swinging the bat so well. You see all those hits he had today. They are different pitches in different locations. I left a curveball up. It was...
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