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Minor League Splits is (sort of) Back!

One of the best resources of minor league baseball statistics came back online on April 1 after a brief hiatus. Minor League Splits is a free database of splits, major league equivalents, and pack-adjusted stats for minor league players. An … Continue reading

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Chorye Spoone Promoted to Norfolk

 The Baysox announced Chorye Spoone was promoted to Triple-A Norfolk today. Spoone was the Baysox opening day starter. He only pitched three innings in the opener and gave up three earned runs and five walks. In 2010, Spoone was 7-6 … Continue reading

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Bowie Baysox 2011 Opening Day Roster

There’s a lot to talk about here, but the thing that jumps out at me is that only Xavier Avery is younger than Billy Rowell. Pitchers 15 Timothy Bascom 11 Zach Clark 45 Brandon Cooney 55 Jose Diaz 27 Eddie … Continue reading

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New Season, New Questions for 2011 Bowie Baysox

The official Baysox opening day lineup will be available on Wednesday, but I am going to make a few guesses about the roster and highlight some interesting stories heading into the season. Can Manager Gary Kendall, a Baltimore native and the Aberdeen manager from … Continue reading

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Orioles Hangout – 10 Questions with the Baysox

Orioles Hangout’s (www.orioleshangout.com) outstanding Baysox beat writer Mike Miller has posted some fantastic short video interviews with a few Baysox players and manager Brad Komminsk. Some samples follow. Check out the Orioles Hangout youtube page (www.youtube.com/user/OriolesHangout) for more 10 questions … Continue reading

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Video of Stephen Strasburg’s debut

I witnessed the beginning of the Stephen Strasburg era today in Altoona, Pa. Here are a couple video highlights.

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Official Bowie Baysox 2010 Roster

Just in from the Baysox. Some surprises here including Abreu (as an outfielder?), Davis, Lebron, and the Figeruoa brothers. Also, this may be the best pitching staff in the Eastern League from top to bottom. Pitchers 15 Tim Bascom 27 … Continue reading

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Frederick Keys 2010 Roster

From the Keys’ press release. The pitching staff will be led by a trio of newcomers as Oliver Drake, Cole McCurry and Ryan O’Shea will all be a part of the starting rotation. The trio combined to win 22 games … Continue reading

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Quick notes from Baysox media day

I just came back from the Baysox media day. The Baysox roster is still a work in progress, but I can say the following based on what manager Brad Komminsk, pitching coach Kennie Streenstra, and a few of the players … Continue reading

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A guess at the 2010 Baysox opening day roster

Baysox media day is Wednesday, April 7. So, the Orioles will probably release the Baysox roster early next week. Still, I thought I’d keep up the Baysox Blog tradition and take a blind stab Bowie’s 2010 roster. Starting Rotation: Zach … Continue reading

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