Dan Connolly
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November 4, 2016 at 7:00 am
Some thoughts on the Orioles’ coaching staff
The Orioles now have three spots open on Buck Showalter’s 2017 staff: pitching coach, bullpen coach and assistant hitting coach. Technically, only bench coach John Russell is signed through next season – most of the coaches’ contracts expired Oct. 31. But Showalter has expressed confidence that the others will be back. That...
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5.6K8November 3, 2016 at 5:20 pmChiti on not being pursued by Orioles: ‘It bothers me a lot’
Dom Chiti, who spent three years as bullpen coach of the Orioles before accepting the director of pitching job this week with...
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Myriad O’s thoughts: Chiti leaves; Free agency starts; World Series delights
The departure of Orioles’ bullpen coach Dom Chiti to become a senior pitching instructor with the Atlanta Braves isn’t really a surprise....
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November 1, 2016 at 7:00 am
How many of the 47 Orioles in 2016 were homegrown? You’ll probably be surprised
One of the things I like to do once the season is over is break down the roster to see exactly how the players that made the majors initially joined the Orioles. Although it’s not an absolute indicator, it does provide a snapshot as to how the minor-league system did in supporting...
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October 31, 2016 at 7:00 am
Caleb Joseph’s unthinkable season — and incredible attitude
It was one of the more compelling storylines of the Orioles’ 2016 season. It was also one of the most surprising, most head-shaking, most ‘are-you-kidding-me?’ situations I’ve ever covered. Somehow, some way, Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph had 141 big-league plate appearances and 132 big-league at-bats this season and didn’t drive in a...
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October 29, 2016 at 9:30 pm
No surprise: Britton wins 2016 Mariano Rivera Award
One of the reasons I was excited to take on this new endeavor at BaltimoreBaseball.com is that it would allow me to do more analysis of all things Orioles. I wouldn’t necessarily have to be responsible for the news all the time; now I could focus more on interpreting the news and...
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October 28, 2016 at 7:00 am
Myriad O’s thoughts: The Showalters’ impact on Baltimore; Buck’s tenure; Gold Gloves; Arrieta’s gem
A lot has been said and written about Buck Showalter the manager – most of it positive. Glimpses of Showalter, the man, however, come out of every now and then, primarily when he is talking about something that is important to one of his younger players. Once a year, after the season...
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October 27, 2016 at 2:44 pm
Manny Machado and Chris Davis make cut as Gold Glove finalists
The Orioles under manager Buck Showalter have prided themselves in playing superior defense. The proof often is in the hardware, and again the Orioles have a chance for multiple Gold Glove winners, something the club achieved from 2011 through 2014. Rawlings Sports announced the Top 3 finalists for each defensive position in...
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Minor League Podcast: Melewski, Jones talk prospect rankings
CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS ON ITUNES There’s just something intriguing about analyzing baseball prospects. Who really knows which ones will pan out and which ones will end up fizzling before they reach the majors? Like the draft, breaking down prospects can be a crapshoot. I guess that’s part of...
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October 26, 2016 at 7:00 am
Myriad O’s Thoughts: Trumbo’s season; Miller trade; World Series supremacy
Mark Trumbo had a tremendous 2016 season. He led the majors with a career-best 47 home runs, drove in a career-high 108 runs and was seemingly in the middle of every key Orioles’ rally. He certainly deserves recognition for that season-long performance, and he received some Monday. Some recognition that I thought...
