The O’s have announced that they have signed LHP Will Ohman to a minor league deal. Ohman will be competing for the role of situational lefthanded relief pitcher (ala Buddy Groom).
Ohman, 32, was 1-0 with one save and a 5.84 ERA (12.1IP, 8ER) in 21 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2009 before being placed on the disabled list with left shoulder inflammation on May 28. On July 30, he was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.
In 324 major league appearances with the Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers, Ohman is 11-9 with a 4.25 ERA (231.0IP, 109ER) and has held left-handed batters to a .204 average (85-417). Ohman will wear uniform number 13 at spring training.
A few years back the O’s would have invested big money in a solid relief pitcher. This year they are taking a gamble. Would you rather they spend the money or save it for later?
BASEBALL NEWS! I'm eager for the season to start and the snow isn't helping. Situational lefthanded relief pitcher eh? Sounds like Jamie Walker's role, nothing can be worse than Rocketship Walker. I think the bullpen will be better than last season. Johnson is out of the closer's role and Mike Gonzalez is in. I didn't see how much the O's threw at Ohman to be a situational guy, but I don't think it's the year, with or without Ohman, is a gamble.
With 24" of snow on the ground and 20 more coming, I can HARDLY wait for Spring Training to start. At least seeing images from Sarasota will warm me up inside!
Look, what did bringing in this guy cost the Orioles? Did they give up a prospect? No. Did they throw a ton of money at him? No. So what did they have to lose? That holding lefties to a .204 average is exactly why he is here. This is a no brainer.
He should make the team based solely on this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZWjdDTjtXw
Dear BSR Orioles Staff…How 'bout we post one a those clock / ticker thingys frist counting down the days, minutes, and seconds 'till Skipper's first address to the full squad, then have it switch over to the first pitch on 5 April?
Bruz is on to something. We need some kind of diversion to forget about all this crappy weather!!!
Hey, Hey, the CLOCK is Ticking! Good work!
Next up from TIM "The Idea Man"…How 'bout we fix it up so that when Ol' Bruz clicks on one of the "Recent Comments" he'd actually get taken directly to that Post?
The clock is ticking! I'll work on the recent comments thing for you. Give me some time for this one though!
Z – Man…..Well played!!!