We are probably about three weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting to camp, and a name that keeps popping up in discussions about the pitching is Erik Bedard. Based on some of the discussions during the fan forums on Saturday – especially with Andy MacPhail/Dave Trembley along with the press – the former Oriole still is on the team’s radar.
However, listening to 105.7 this morning on my way into work, and also what I got from FanFest, no one really knows if Bedard is ready to come back or if he’s fully healthy, but he should be able to pitch in the early part of 2010.
Then again, he’s not said much – if anything all – nor, have I heard his name elsewhere when it comes to rumors.
Well, I can understand the aversion to Bedard — he seems to be a surly guy, always seemed to be hurt, a lot of people in the media sound like they don’t care for him, and didn’t seem to be willing to go deep into games. However, he can pitch – when motivated or healthy.
- It looks like Miguel Tejada according to Roch will be flying into Baltimore today to have his physical. Thereafter, the team will hold a press conference at 3pm to be shown on MASN.
- Steve Melewski has a piece on Jeremy Guthrie and also on Luke Scott. On Monday, he spoke about Miguel Tejada’s return to Baltimore.
- Stan Charles of PressBox spoke with Andy MAcPhail and various members of the team during Saturday’s Fan Fest.
- Amber Theoharis wonders which Miggy fans will see in 2010.
- Adam Bernacchio of the Bleacher Report looks back at the Miguel Tejada signing.
- Jason Jubb of WNST wonders if the O’s still need to do more to upgrade their pitching — yes, I think so.
- Jeremy Guthrie says that the addition of Kevin Millwood will not change his approach for the upcoming season.
- Fans hope that Garrett Atkins and Miguel Tejada can lift Baltimore out of the cellar in ’10.
- Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun looks at Miguel Tejada’s transition to third base.
- John Domen of Orioles Hangout has a piece on the Miguel Tejada signing.
- Stacey Long of Camden Chat doesn’t care for the MIguel Tejada signing.
- Demspey’s Army doesn’t like the Tejada signing either.
- Neal of the Loss Column has some pros and cons listed pertaining to the Tejada signing.
- The Bad Oriole ponders about the 2010 season.
- The Baltimore Sports Report has their thoughts on the Tejada deal.
- Charm City Sports Talk thinks the the Orioles need to take advantage of their roster flexibility.
- Mr. Irrelevant has a funny post on the fashion sense of the players at FanFest.
- Never heard of this blog until today, but Dreaming in the Dark has their story from Fan Fest.
- Eutaw Street Hooligans has their video of FanFest.
