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Encyclopedia > 2008 Baltimore Orioles season

2008 Baltimore Orioles
Major league affiliations
Location
2008 Information
Owner(s) Peter Angelos
Manager(s) Dave Trembley
Local television MASN
WJZ-TV (CBS 13)
Local radio WHFS

The Baltimore Orioles entered the 2008 season led by Dave Trembley, now starting his first full season as manager. President of Baseball Operations Andy MacPhail continues the rebuilding process. Superstars Miguel Tejada and Erik Bedard have already been traded for younger talent with talks of Brian Roberts possibly leaving as well. The following are the baseball events of the year 2008 throughout the world. ... The American League (or formally the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States of America and Canada. ... The American League East Division is one of Major League Baseballs six divisions. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 1969 throughout the world. ... Oriole Park at Camden Yards is a baseball stadium located in Baltimore, Maryland, which was completed in 1992 to replace the aging Memorial Stadium. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 1992 throughout the world. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Monument City, Charm City, Mob Town, B-more Motto: Get In On It (formerly The City That Reads and The Greatest City in America; BELIEVE is not the official motto but rather a specific campaign) Location Location of Baltimore in Maryland Coordinates , Government Country State County United... The following are the baseball events of the year 1954 throughout the world. ... Peter Angelos (born July 4, 1929) is a trial lawyer and the current owner of the Baltimore Orioles, a baseball team in the American League East Division. ... Dave Ronald Trembley (born October 31, 1951 in Carthage, New York) is the manager of the Baltimore Orioles. ... Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) is a team-owned regional sports network that televises both Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles games in the mid-Atlantic region (Harrisburg, PA to Charlotte, NC) When the Montreal Expos were relocated to Washington, D.C. in 2004, the issue arose regarding television rights for... This article is about the television station in Baltimore, Maryland. ... This article is about the broadcast network. ... WHFS are the call letters for the FM radio station transmitting on 105. ... This article is about the contemporary American major league baseball team. ... This article is about the 2008 Major League Baseball season only. ... Dave Ronald Trembley (born October 31, 1951 in Carthage, New York) is the manager of the Baltimore Orioles. ... Andy MacPhail (April 5, 1953 - ) has been the president/CEO of the National League Chicago Cubs since September 9, 1994. ... Miguel Odalis Tejada (born May 25, 1974 in Baní, Dominican Republic) is currently the shortstop of the Houston Astros Major League Baseball team. ... Erik Joseph Bedard (born March 6, 1979 in the Ottawa, Ontario suburb of Navan, Ontario, Canada) is a Major League Baseball pitcher. ... For Comcast CEO, see Brian L. Roberts. ...


Closer Chris Ray is out for the season after Tommy John surgery, and so is his replacement Danys Báez. Left-hander George Sherrill, recently acquired from the Mariners, has been named the team's closer for the 2008 season, while Jeremy Guthrie has been named the Opening Day starter after an impressive rookie season and several solid spring training outings. Mariano Rivera is the closing pitcher for the New York Yankees. ... Christopher T. Ray (born January 12, 1982 in Tampa, Florida, United States) is a current Major League closer for the Baltimore Orioles. ... Tommy John surgery, known by doctors as ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (or UCL), is a surgical procedure in which a ligament in the medial elbow is replaced with a tendon from elsewhere in the body (often from the forearm, hamstring, knee, or foot of the patient). ... Danys Báez Gonzalez (born September 10, 1977 in Pinar del Río, Cuba) is a current Major League relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles. ... George Friederich Sherrill (born April 19, 1977 in Memphis, Tennessee) is a left-handed closer for the Baltimore Orioles. ... Major league affiliations American League (1977–present) West Division (1977–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Seattle Mariners (1977–present) Other nicknames The Ms Ballpark Safeco Field (1999–present) King County Domed Stadium (Kingdome) (1977-1999) Major league titles World Series titles (0) none AL Pennants (0) None... Jeremy Shane Guthrie is currently a right-handed starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles. ... Opening Day is warmly regarded in North American tradition as the beginning of a new Major League Baseball season. ... In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher, often abbreviated as starter, is the pitcher who pitches the first pitch to the first batter of a game. ... A Grapefruit League game at the LA Dodgers camp in Vero Beach, Florida In Major League Baseball, spring training is a series of exhibition games which precedes the regular season. ...


Baseball America listed the organization's top 10 prospects at the beginning of the 2008 season; two of them have made MLB appearances: Baseball America is an alternative Major League Baseball resource, with in-depth coverage of every level of the game and a particular focus on up-and-coming players. ...

  • Radhames Liz (RHP): 0-2, 9 games (4 starts), 24⅔ IP, 6.93 ERA, 23 BB, 24 K
  • Troy Patton (LHP): 0-2, 3 games (2 starts), 12⅔ IP, 3.55 ERA, 4 BB, 8 K

Contents

Radhames Corey Liz (born October 6, 1983, in El Seybo, Dominican Republic) is a starting pitcher who plays for the Baltimore Orioles. ... This article is about the player in baseball. ... Troy J. Patton (born September 3, 1985 in Magnolia, Texas) is a professional baseball player for the Houston Astros. ... This article is about the player in baseball. ...

Transactions

is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... Erik Joseph Bedard (born March 6, 1979 in the Ottawa, Ontario suburb of Navan, Ontario, Canada) is a Major League Baseball pitcher. ... Major league affiliations American League (1977–present) West Division (1977–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Seattle Mariners (1977–present) Other nicknames The Ms Ballpark Safeco Field (1999–present) King County Domed Stadium (Kingdome) (1977-1999) Major league titles World Series titles (0) none AL Pennants (0) None... George Friederich Sherrill (born April 19, 1977 in Memphis, Tennessee) is a left-handed closer for the Baltimore Orioles. ... is the 346th day of the year (347th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Miguel Odalis Tejada (born May 25, 1974 in Baní, Dominican Republic) is currently the shortstop of the Houston Astros Major League Baseball team. ... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 24, 25, 32, 33, 34, 40, 42, 49 Name Houston Astros (1965–present) Houston Colt . ... Luke Brandon Scott (born June 25, 1978 in De Leon Springs, Florida) is a major league baseball right fielder who currently plays for the Houston Astros. ... Matthew Kip Albers, born January 20, 1983 in Houston, TX, is a starting pitcher with the Houston Astros in Major League Baseball. ... Troy J. Patton (born September 3, 1985 in Magnolia, Texas) is a professional baseball player for the Houston Astros. ... Dennis Scott Sarfate (born April 9, 1981 in Queens, New York) is a Major League right-handed relief pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, though he is currently in the minor leagues. ...

New coaches

Rick Kranitz (b. ... In baseball, a number of coaches assist in the smooth functioning of a team. ... John T. Shelby (born February 23, 1958, in Lexington, Kentucky) was a Major League Baseball player from 1981-1991. ...

Regular season

Roster

2008 Baltimore Orioles roster
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25 Man Roster
Pitchers Catchers

Infielders Matthew Kip Albers, born January 20, 1983 in Houston, TX, is a starting pitcher with the Houston Astros in Major League Baseball. ... Chadwick Lee Chad Bradford (born September 14, 1974) is an American relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball. ... Ryan Adrian Bukvich (born May 13, 1978 in Naperville, Illinois) is a relief pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. ... Brian Burres (born April 8, 1981 in Oregon City, Oregon) is a left handed pitcher who plays for the Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball. ... Daniel Alberto Cabrera (born May 28, 1981, in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles. ... Lance Robert Cormier (born August 19, 1980 in Lafayette, Louisiana) is a right-handed baseball pitcher who plays for the Atlanta Braves (2006-present). ... Jeremy Shane Guthrie is currently a right-handed starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles. ... James Jim Robert Johnson (born June 27, 1983 in Johnson City, New York) is an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles. ... Radhames Corey Liz (born October 6, 1983, in El Seybo, Dominican Republic) is a starting pitcher who plays for the Baltimore Orioles. ... Garrett Andrew Olson (born October 18, 1983 in Fresno, California) is a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Baltimore Orioles. ... Dennis Scott Sarfate (born April 9, 1981 in Queens, New York) is a Major League right-handed relief pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, though he is currently in the minor leagues. ... George Friederich Sherrill (born April 19, 1977 in Memphis, Tennessee) is a left-handed closer for the Baltimore Orioles. ... Jamie Walker is a pitcher who currently plays for the Detroit Tigers and has a career ERA of 4. ... Ramón Hernández [rah-MON er-NAN-deth] (born May 20, 1976 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball catcher and right-handed batter who plays for the San Diego Padres. ... Guillermo Quiroz [gee-YARE-mo kee-ROZE] (born November 29, 1981 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a catcher and right-handed batter who plays for the Toronto Blue Jays since 2004. ...

15-Day Disabled List Alex Cintron (pronouned SIN-tron) (born December 17, 1978 in Humacao, Puerto Rico) is a baseball player who plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks. ... Aubrey Lewis Huff (born December 20, 1976 in Fort Worth, Texas) is a Major League Baseball player for the Houston Astros. ... Kevin Charles Millar (born September 24, 1971, in Los Angeles, California) is a professional first baseman who plays for the Baltimore Orioles and is perhaps best known as a member of the 2004 World Series champion Boston Red Sox. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... For Comcast CEO, see Brian L. Roberts. ...

Outfielders

Coaches Fernando Jose Cabrera (born November 16, 1981 in Toja Baja, Puerto Rico) is a right-handed relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. ... Adam A. Loewen (born April 9, 1984 in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada) is a pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles. ... Nicholas William Markakis (mar-KAY-kis) (born November 17, 1983, in Glen Cove, New York) is an outfielder who went to Young Harris College and currently plays for the Baltimore Orioles. ... Jason Lee (Jay) Payton (born November 22, 1972 in Zanesville, Ohio), is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Oakland Athletics. ... Luke Brandon Scott (born June 25, 1978 in De Leon Springs, Florida) is a major league baseball right fielder who currently plays for the Houston Astros. ...

Dave Ronald Trembley (born October 31, 1951 in Carthage, New York) is the manager of the Baltimore Orioles. ... Dave Jauss is the current Bench Coach of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team under Manager, Grady Little Categories: ... John T. Shelby (born February 23, 1958, in Lexington, Kentucky) was a Major League Baseball player from 1981-1991. ... Juan Milton Samuel (born December 9, 1960 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a baseball coach and a former second baseman in Major League Baseball. ... Terry Crowley (born February 16, 1947 in Staten Island, New York) is the current hitting coach of the Baltimore Orioles, a Major League Baseball team. ... Rick Kranitz (b. ...

Season standings

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AL East
W L Pct. GB Strk. Home Road
Boston Red Sox 49 32 .605 W2 31–10 18–22
Tampa Bay Rays 47 31 .603 ½ W3 30–13 17–18
New York Yankees 42 36 .538 W1 22–17 20–19
Baltimore Orioles 40 37 .519 7 W1 22–12 18–25
Toronto Blue Jays 38 42 .475 10½ W1 20–18 18–24

The American League East Division is one of Major League Baseballs six divisions. ... The Boston Red Sox 2008 season began on March 25, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan for the MLB Japan Opening Day 2008. ... An alternative for a new Rays logo. ... Location Yankee Stadium (Since 1923) New York, New York (Since 1903) 2008 Information Owner(s) George Steinbrenner Manager(s) Joe Girardi Local television YES Network WWOR (My 9) Local radio WCBS (AM) WQBU-FM (Spanish) The 2008 New York Yankees season will be the 106th season for the New York... The 2008 Toronto Blue Jays season is the Blue Jays 32nd season. ...

Record vs. Opponents

Team W-L Record Win PCT.
Boston Red Sox 4-5 .444
Chicago White Sox 2-3 .400
Cleveland Indians 0-0 .000
Detroit Tigers 0-0 .000
Kansas City Royals 3-1 .750
Los Angeles Angels 1-2 .333
Minnesota Twins 2-1 .667
New York Yankees 5-4 .556
Oakland Athletics 0-3 .000
Seattle Mariners 6-1 .857
Tampa Bay Rays 3-8 .273
Texas Rangers 1-2 .333
Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 .600
Interleague Play 9-4 .692
Totals 39-36 .520

Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 3, 4, 9, 11, 16, 19, 42, 72 Name Chicago White Sox (1904–present) (Chicago) White Stockings (1901-1903 *From 1900 to 1903, the official name did not contain the city name of Chicago... For other uses, see Cleveland Indians (disambiguation). ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 5, 6, 16, 23, 42, Cobb Name Detroit Tigers (1901–present) Other nicknames The Bengals, The Tigs, Motor City Kitties Ballpark Comerica Park (2000–present) Tiger Stadium (1912-1999) Briggs Stadium (1938-1960) Navin... Major league affiliations American League (1969–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 10, 20, 42 Name Kansas City Royals (1969–present) Other nicknames The Boys in Blue Ballpark Kauffman Stadium (1973–present) a. ... The term Los Angeles Angels refers to two professional baseball teams: 1. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 6, 14, 29, 34, 42 Name Minnesota Twins (1961–present) Washington Nationals/Senators (1901-1960) Other nicknames The Twinkies Ballpark Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 1982-present Metropolitan Stadium (1961-1981) Griffith Stadium (1911-1960... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 9, 27, 34, 42, 43, (As) Name Oakland Athletics (1968–present) Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967) Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954) (Referred to as As) Other nicknames The As, The White Elephants, The... Major league affiliations American League (1977–present) West Division (1977–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Seattle Mariners (1977–present) Other nicknames The Ms Ballpark Safeco Field (1999–present) King County Domed Stadium (Kingdome) (1977-1999) Major league titles World Series titles (0) none AL Pennants (0) None... Major league affiliations American League (1998–present) East Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 12, 42 Name Tampa Bay Rays (2008–present) Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998-2007) Other nicknames Ballpark Tropicana Field (1998–present) Major league titles World Series titles (0) none AL Pennants (0) none Division titles... Texas Rangers American League AAA Oklahoma RedHawks AA Frisco RoughRiders A Bakersfield Blaze Clinton LumberKings Spokane Indians R Arizona Rangers The Texas Rangers are a Major League Baseball team based in Arlington, Texas, a suburb in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. ... Major league affiliations American League (1977–present) East Division (1977–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Toronto Blue Jays (1977–present) Other nicknames The Jays Ballpark Rogers Centre (1989–present) Formerly named SkyDome (1989-2005) Exhibition Stadium (1977-1989) Major league titles World Series titles (2) 1992 â€¢ 1993 AL... Interleague Play Logo Interleague play is the term used to describe regular season Major League Baseball games played with teams in different leagues, introduced in 1997. ...

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2008 Game Log