Baltimore days
Posted by Carl on April 9, 2008
It’s odd seeing the Orioles on top of the AL East with a record of 6-1 (almost as unusual as seeing a certain hockey team entering the playoffs as underdogs), but nice to notice that some of the credit goes to FLP and good guy, Brian Burres. In his two appearances in 08, Brian’s 1-0. His first game as a starter was yesterday in Texas - he went six innings in the 8-1 win, giving up one run on seven hits with two walks and 3Ks. The other name that figures prominently in the early season success is FLC, Dave Trembley:
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Left-hander Brian Burres will be the Orioles’ fifth starter, right-hander Matt Albers will pitch in long relief and rookie right-hander Randor Bierd won a role in Baltimore’s bullpen.“It feels good,” said Burres, whose first start will be April 6 against Seattle. “The roles are all set up and it’s nice to know where everybody stands.”
Daniel Cabrera will follow opening-day starter Jeremy Guthrie in the Orioles’ rotation, manager Dave Trembley said Friday. Cabrera will be followed by Steve Trachsel and Adam Loewen…
Trembley said his familiarity with Burres, who will be available out of the bullpen Monday and Wednesday, was a factor in his decision.
