Brian Roberts said he is making solid progress as he attempts to get in some exhibition games soon and be ready for Opening Day.
Roberts was a guest today on the phone on the Scott Garceau show on MASN and 105.7FM the Fan during MASN's Brian Roberts report.
"I've taken batting practice three times now with no ill effects of that. The swing is starting to feel better and I've taken ground balls and run around. I'm very close to getting into game action and preparing for April...
We've learned a few more nuggets of info today and tonight about the front office changes coming with the O's organization.
It's been reported that David Stockstill is expected to move into international scouting while his brother John moves into a role leading the farm system operations.
While the announcement may come Friday, their official new positions will not take effect until at least opening day.
David Stockstill will stay on in his current role to help set the season opening...
So Brian Matusz gave up three runs. That matched the total runs he had given up in his three previous outings.
They said he didn't have his best stuff, yet Albert Pujols and Matt Holliday went a combined 0-for-6 against him. All pitchers should struggle so.
With a 3.10 spring ERA and 19 strikeouts to three walks in 20 1/3 exhibition innings, the kid is playing to rave reviews throughout Florida.
Will fans get carried away with their expectations for the lefty? Am I Polish? Yes and yes. ...
Whether he's getting hit with batted balls or getting sore after shooting a commercial, maybe nothing can stop Brad Bergesen from his mission to become a solid Major League pitcher.
Throughout his career Bergesen has heard the critics - he doesn't throw hard enough, he doesn't strikeout enough hitters, he's just not a top prospect.
Click here for a recent Fangraphs article where the author seems to want to convince himself that Bergesen is a decent pitcher, but just can't. In fairness...