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Baltimore Orioles
Grant Balfour’s Health Concerns Were Wrist, Knee; Not Shoulder
Here’s an interesting twist in the Grant Balfour saga. According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, Balfour failed his physical due to issues with his wrist…
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Orioles Have Apparently Decided Adding A Closer Isn’t Important Afterall
Remember when the Orioles traded Jim Johnson to Oakland and were ready to replace him with another proven veteran closer in Grant Balfour? And…
Baltimore Orioles
Buck Showalter: Other Doctors Commenting On Grant Balfour Are Acting “Borderline Unethical”
Just when you thought we were past the Grant Balfour story, Orioles manager Buck Showalter stirred the pot a little more. Appearing on Thursday…
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Ten Biggest Questions Facing The Orioles Right Now
Everyone seems to agree that the Baltimore Orioles have had one of the most disappointing offseasons in baseball. Many questions about the 2014 O’s…
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Geeking Out Over A.J. Burnett’s Stats
My esteemed BSR colleague, podcast co-host and vodka soaked gummy bear eating good pal Patrick Guthrie has been trying to talk me off the…
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Phillies And Orioles Have Talked About Jonathan Papelbon Trade
Now that the flames from the Orioles/Grant Balfour dumpster fire have begun to cool down, speculation has begun on which lucky pitcher will take…
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Grant Balfour Says Orioles Disrespected Him, Are Making A Mistake
Grant Balfour‘s deal with the Orioles has officially fallen apart. Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight. The Ausie closer tells Susan…
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As Grant Balfour’s Deal Falls Apart, Orioles Looking To Fernando Rodney As Closer
As it appears more likely that Grant Balfour‘s two-year, $15 million deal with the Orioles will be voided due to issues in his pre-signing…
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Grant Balfour Might Not Be The Orioles Closer After All
For the first time this offseason, I congratulated the Orioles for a couple successful moves. The Birds dumped Jim Johnson to Oakland, avoiding his…