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Add a few slices of bacon to a chicken and pasta dish to get the salty, smoky flavor we all crave. Photo credit: Marc Matsumoto from No Recipes.
8 ounces spaghetti
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
2 tablespoons flour
4 slices bacon
1 cup milk
4 ounces (1/2 package) cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Basil Leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Coarse Ground
Cook spaghetti as directed on package. Drain well. Meanwhile, toss chicken with flour. Set aside. Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
Remove all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet. Add chicken; cook and stir 4 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in milk, cream cheese and seasonings until well blended. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cut bacon into bite-size pieces. Add to skillet. Place spaghetti in serving bowl. Add chicken mixture; toss well. Serve immediately.
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This was a very tasty dish.....used sauce as a gravy over mashed potatoes and served with steamed asparagus and a side lettuce salad. So very good ....husband request it again!
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So easy and quick! I made this on a week night for dinner. Will definitely make this again and put it in the rotation for dinners! Hubby loved it as did I !!


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YOHAN CABAYE admits France fear the threat of skipper Steven Gerrard ahead of today's Euro 2012 clash with England in Donetsk.
The Newcastle midfielder has hailed the Liverpool captain as "the soul" of Roy Hodgson's team and is out to stop him making an impact.
"Who do we fear most? Steven Gerrard is a very important player, very powerful and an inspirational player, a leader," Cabaye said.
Johan "He is the soul of this team, the captain, and will be like a king in this game. He can be very aggressive going forward but defensively he is also important. It is important to try and nullify him.
"But England have some good young players."
Cabaye wants France to take advantage of the absence of Wayne Rooney who is banned for England's first two group games.
He said: "Rooney is a player of great quality and will be a great miss for them.
It is significant for us as well as for England that he will not be there."
Laurent Blanc's resurgent side are unbeaten in 21 games and Cabaye insists there's a unity which was sadly lacking in their miserable World Cup campaign of 2010.
Cabaye "There is a good feeling amongst the squad to play for each other and for the whole country," he added.
"We are ready for the battle. It was difficult to move on after the World Cup but there is a very good spirit here.
"But the English team is very strong and we can't tell for sure what will be the outcome of this match.
"Some people say we are favourites but the English team is very strong and Ukraine will be as well at home.
"But we will try to win with our style of play. Personally I am ready for the battle and a good result on Monday will help to build confidence."
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Guess Your Keys Round 4
Good Morning Keys Fans! Weezy here!
Like Geoff told you last week, I'm the Community Relations Assistant in my first year here with the Keys. Frederick's been very kind to me thus far and I'm ready to kick the season. That said, Geoff didn't let you know anything about me. I'm from Harrisonburg, VA. I've been in or around baseball since I was knee high whether it was playing or back of the stadium work in the Valley Baseball League with the Harrisonburg Turks. Its a wonderful league run by some amazing people. When the Keys are off go support your local team. Baseball really is a small world. My first day here meeting everyone, I learned Matt Miller, our Director of Group Sales, went to VBL games back in the day and our Director of Sponsorship and Geoff's right hand man on the air, Doug Raftery, was an intern for one of the other teams. Seriously, its a small world.
Speaking of local sports teams though, onto some O's and Keys news:
- After experiencing tendinitis in his elbow last week, the O's expect catcher Matt Wieters to open the season on the DL. Part of his rehab will be with Double-A Bowie and your very own Frederick Keys.
- With 11 of the 13 position spots on the opening day roster spoken for, Jonathan Schoop finds himself in an interesting battle. Schoop, Jimmy Paredes, Ryan Flaherty, and Everth Cabrera are battling for the starting second baseman job and utility infielder role. Each brings his own advantages. Schoop has incumbency at the position but barely crossed the Mendoza line last season. Flaherty fits more as a bench piece than a starter. As a LHH, he managed a .221/.288/.356 slash line last season in that role. Paredes is a good switch-hitter who can also play the outfield, but can struggle defensively at times. Cabrera was added this offseason in free agency and appears to make the roster in some fashion. The switch hitting veteran brings excellent speed to a team that tends to play station to station. Its important to note that Schoop, Flaherty and Cabrera all have options remaining while Paredes does not.
- Potential rotation members are in a battle as well. With six quality starters for five spots, manager Buck Showalter is open to the possibility of Kevin Gausman opening the season as part of the bullpen and as a spot starter.
- O's minor league pitcher of the year Tyler Wilson is banging on the gates over on Eutaw Street this spring. Wilson will likely start this season in Norfolk, but with an injury or poor performance could force his way to Baltimore sooner rather than later.
- Top prospect Christian Walker has little left to prove in the minors. His option to AAA Norfolk last week wasn't a testament of his ability, but about playing time. With Chris Davis and Steve Pearce both able to play first and produce at high levels, the Orioles don't want to give Walker a reduced role with the parent club. As stated above, the Orioles have a number of contracts coming off the books at the end of 2015. Both Davis and Pearce have expiring contracts which may pave the way for Walker to have a shot at the starting job next year.
- One name Keys' fans should pay attention to is Jomar Reyes. At only 17 Reyes excelled for the GCL Orioles and will probably start the year in Delmarva. MASN's Steve Melewski has more here.
I'd like to thank everyone who came out for the national anthem auditions March 12. The turnout was amazing. There were so many talented individuals and groups, but some stuck out more than others. I was incognito for most of the event, enjoying every second I was there. If your name is listed in the results but haven't gotten a phone call from the Keys' staff yet, don't fret! You should be receiving a call soon to set up which game you could perform at.
If yesterday is any indication, Spring has sprung. That means the best season of all is rapidly approaching. If you've had enough of this wintry weather and are as ready for baseball as I am, you can get a jump start on the season by attending Keysfest on Saturday, April 4th. There'll be fun and games for the young and young at heart. Single game tickets go on sale April 3rd so this is a great way to beat the crowd and get your tickets early.
For those of you still in elementary and middle school or with kids in either, our Keys For Reading program is in full swing. I've been touring area schools with several of our other staff members and I've seen a good deal of enthusiasm in the schools about the program. Students in local counties should have received their bookmark in the last few weeks. Hang onto it! All a student has to do is read three books, record them on the bookmark and bring it to the box office here at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium on their specified weekend for a free ticket. Simple enough, right? There's plenty going on both weekends for everyone to be happy.If you need to know more, each school's reading specialist can answer your questions.
And now for everyone's favorite office chair game show…..GUESS….YOUR….KEYS!
Born: July 10, 1993 in Tullahoma, Tenn.
College: Tennessee Tech
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 180 Bats: R Throws: R
How Obtained: 5th round pick by the Orioles in the 2014 draft
Hess made a strong impression during his first professional season. Taken in the fifth round of the 2014 draft out of Tennessee Tech, the right-hander posted a 3.24 ERA between Short-Season Aberdeen and Low-A Delmarva, while making 10 appearances (seven starts). Named a New York-Penn League All-Star, Hess did not allow any runs over 6.1 innings of relief with the IronBirds, while he gave up one or no runs in seven of his eight games.
Entering 2015, Hess is ranked the No. 20 prospect in the Orioles system according to Baseball America. One executive told the publication that Hess posses some similarities to O's starter Bud Norris.
The third player selected by the Orioles in 2014, Hess was primarily a relief pitcher in college. As a junior, he started 16 games going 9-3 with a 3.24 ERA and tallying 104 strikeouts in 97.1 innings.
Keys Probability: High
Matt Hobgood
Born: Aug. 3, 1990 in Glendale, Ariz.
High School: Norco (CA) High School
Ht.: 6-4 Wt.: 265 Bats: R Throws: R
How Obtained: 1st round pick by the Orioles in the 2009 draft
It was a tale of two halves for Hobgood in 2014. After pitching to a 3.18 ERA during his first 14 games of the season, the Californian struggled during his last 15 outings, posting a 5.50 ERA. During that second-half, opponents hit .274 against him, while he walked 20 and threw 10 wild pitches in 36 innings. Hobgood's best month came in April, when he posted a 1.98 ERA over six contests. In May he missed 11 days due to right shoulder inflammation.
The Orioles fifth overall selection as the National Gatorade Player of the Year in 2009, Hobgood registered a 4.32 ERA between Delmarva and Frederick. He missed the entire 2012 season on account of rotator cuff surgery.
Keys Probability: Low
Mitch Horacek
Born: Dec. 3, 1991 in Littleton, Colo.
College: Dartmouth
Ht.: 6-5 Wt.: 185 Bats: L Throws: L
How Obtained: 9th round pick by the Orioles in the 2013 draft
One of the South Atlantic League's top arms in 2014, Horacek was also among the top pitchers in the Orioles farm system last year. Averaging 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings, the lefty led the SAL in that category as well as total strikeouts (151). He also finished second among O's farmhands in strikeouts and ninth in ERA (3.96).
Horacek was promoted to Frederick on August 30 for his final start of the year. Selected by the Orioles in the ninth round of the 2013 draft out of Dartmouth, the Big Green product enjoyed a fine debut season at Short-Season Aberdeen. Making 12 starts, Horacek led the league in WHIP (0.94) and finished 10th in ERA (2.78).
In his career at Dartmouth, Horacek went 13-7 with a 4.82 ERA over 27 games (25 starts). In his final college season he went 6-2 with a 2.20 ERA and had the second-best strikeout-to-walk ratio (4.2) in the Ivy League. Horacek was also drafted by Colorado in the 46th round of the 2010 draft but did not sign.
Keys Probability: High
Joel Hutter
Born: Feb. 28, 1990 in Davenport, Iowa
College: Dallas Baptist University
Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 205 Bats: R Throws: R
How Obtained: 10th round pick by the Orioles in the 2012 draft
Hutter served in a utility role during his first year with the Keys in 2014. Playing all four infield positions, Hutter hit .226 over 61 games. His best month of the season came in June, when he batted .313 over 10 contests. In 2013, Hutter played for Low-A Delmarva, where he tied for the team lead in walks (53) and finished second on the club in doubles (22).
Drafted out of Dallas Baptist University in 2012, the 24-year-old spent his entire first year at Short-Season Aberdeen. Named the Ironbirds Most Valuable Player, he led the team in hits (63), RBIs (30) and doubles (16)
As a college player, Hutter began his career at Des Moines Area Community College before transferring to Dallas Baptist for his junior and senior seasons. In his final year with the Patriots, he hit .338 with a team-best 72 RBIs, and helped his club advance to the NCAA Super Regionals. For his efforts, Hutter was named a second-team All-American.
Keys Probability: High
Jon Keller
Born: Aug. 8, 1992 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
College: University of Tampa
Ht.: 6-5 Wt.: 206 Bats: R Throws: R
How Obtained: 22nd round pick by the Orioles in the 2013 draft
One of the Orioles top pitching prospects, Keller comes off a strong 2014. Promoted to Frederick on July 18, the hard-throwing righty was dominant at Low-A Delmarva. In 24 games (all in relief) Keller went 3-0 with a 1.59 ERA, while he was virtually unhittable in May and June. Pitching to a 0.47 ERA during the season's second month, the Iowa native allowed just one run on seven hits in 19 innings. Just as good in June, Keller posted a 1.13 ERA and was named the organization's "Pitcher of the Month." With the Keys, he appeared in only two games before suffering a left intercostal strain which ended his season on July 31.
Originally an 11th round pick by the Mariners in 2010, Keller elected to attend college at Nebraska. After two seasons he transferred to the University of Tampa and led his team to the Division II College World Series, where he started and won the National Championship game. He enters 2015 rated as the No. 13 prospect in the Orioles system according to Baseball America.
Keys Probability: High
Jeff Kemp
Born: March 23, 1990 in Bowie, Md.
College: Radford
Ht.: 6-1 Wt.: 200 Bats: R Throws: R
How Obtained: 33rd round pick by the Orioles in the 2013 draft
Kemp comes off his first full pro season at Low-A Delmarva. The Shorebirds leader in doubles (28) he also finished fourth on the club in hits (111), but was third in strikeouts (98). A player who was considerably better at home, Kemp hit .300 over 57 games at the friendly confines (compared to batting .205 in 51 road tilts). His best home game came on June 24, when he posted a season-high five hits against West Virginia (the most by a Shorebirds player in 2014).
With Delmarva, Kemp served in a utility role, playing a majority of the first-half at shortstop, while also seeing time at first, second and third after the All-Star break. In his first season with Aberdeen, Kemp played shortstop, second base and DH, hitting .240 in 48 games.
A two-time All-Big South selection at Radford, Kemp was named the Co-Big South "Preseason Player of the Year" as a redshirt senior. He led the league in home runs (10) and slugging percentage (.588) despite missing 12 games due to a rib injury.
Keys Probability: Medium/High
Elier Leyva
Born: Sept. 8, 1990 in Antilla, Cuba
College: N/A
Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 210 Bats: R Throws: R
How Obtained: Signed as international free agent on 12/19/14
Leyva begins his professional career with the Orioles after being signed as an international free agent in December. He reportedly received a bonus of $180,000.
Scouted by Baltimore in the Dominican Republic, Leyva defected from Cuba in 2013 after playing for the Provincial of Holguin in the Cuban National Series. The outfielder joins a recent list of Cuban signees by the Orioles including Henry Urrutia and former Key Dariel Alvarez. Some scouts have drawn comparisons to Leyva and Alvarez.
Listed at 6-2, Leyva is viewed as having plus-power and is seen as a plus-fielder with average arm strength according to scouting reports.
Keys Probability: High
That's all I have for you for now Keys' fans. Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to stay classy.
Shake your Keys,
The Newest Member of the Team/Guess Your Keys Rd. 3
Good Evening Keys Fans!
Hope your brackets are holding up alright and that you're excited for an exhilarating weekend of hoops. My chances at bracket immortality died quicker than a Thanksgiving turkey. A shocking lost by Iowa State knocked out one of my Final Four teams. Baylor's ouster only served to make things worse (though the sight of Georgia State's head coach celebrating is one of the reason's the tourney is so great). Throw in an overzealous Eastern Washington selection and two incorrect 8-9 picks and you've got a recipe for:
BRACKET ANNIHILATION. I could give my first day score, but my ego has taken enough of a beating. Suffice it to say, experts don't matter. Tournament selection shows are nothing but talking heads in overpriced suits. Always go with your gut and hope the basketball gods are having a good day when you make your choices. Maybe next year they'll be in a better mood.
One of the few selections I did get right (though it wasn't a piece of cake) was Notre Dame over Northeastern. Orioles prospect, Pat Connaughton, finished the game with nine points. He is expected to rejoin the O's after the NCAA tournament.
Moving from hoops back to baseball, I'd like to announce a new member of the "Unlocking the Keys" blog crew. Matt Wease is in his first year with the club and serves as the team's Community Relations Assistant. "Weezy" as he has become known in the office, will add his two cents on Orioles and Keys news from time-to-time. So give him a nice welcome!
Today, he has a rundown of the latest baseball news:
- As for trade rumors, Mets Josh Eglin's injury leaves their bullpen quite right handed heavy. The Mets, as well as several other unnamed teams, have checked in with Orioles GM Dan Duquette as to Matusz's availability. A trade before the end of Spring Training seems doubtful as teams make cuts, but the possibility for in season remains there depending on how the O's perform in the first few months of the season. Today, Matusz tossed four scoreless innings against the Red Sox.
- After his first game behind the plate without restrictions, Orioles catcher and former Key Matt Weiters experienced some tenderness in his right elbow and will be shut down for roughly a week. An X-ray came back negative, which is positive news for the club as it eases him back to game action following his Tommy John surgery last season.
- While Manny Machado has already shown to be a wizard with the glove but he is looking to get his running game off the ground. It is worth nothing that Machado has had a pair of season ending knee surgeries so the Orioles want him to proceed with caution. Machado is hitting .233/.258/.267 in 30 at bats in his first taste of action since injuring his knee on August 11.
Stay tuned for more from Matt in the coming weeks. On the Keys front, the result from the National Anthem auditions are in! If your name is listed, then a Keys representative will contact you about a date to sing. Thanks to everyone who participated. It was a fantastic turnout!
Also, KeysFest is right around the corner! Take a look at what the Keys have in store for the season and be the first to try out some fun new hot dog toppings coming to the Grove!
And now, it's time for round three of "Guess your Keys" ! Here are four more names you might hear from in 2015:
Donnie Hart
Born: Sept. 6, 1990 in Fulsher, Texas
College: Texas State University
Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 180 Bats: L Throws: L
How Obtained: 27th round pick by the Orioles in the 2013 draft
Hart made the jump to Low-A ball in 2014 and after a rocky start, proved capable in relief. Over his first five games, the Texan registered a 6.00 ERA before limiting opponents to just two runs and five hits in 11.1 innings in July (1.59). Ending the year with a 3.68 ERA, Hart held opponents to a .227 average and was particularly tough against lefties, who batted at a paltry .200 clip.
A 30th round pick by the Orioles in 2013, Hart's professional career got off to a strong start at Short-Season Aberdeen. Dominant before the All-Star break, the lefty surrendered only one run in his first 14.2 innings (0.61) and did not allow any markers over his first five contests (8.1 innings). Hart led the IronBirds in saves (five) and appearances (19).
After pitching only 11.1 innings in his first two seasons at Texas State, Hart pitched in 41 games during his junior year, registering a 2.13 ERA over 42.1 stanzas. Over his last 18 appearances, he surrendered only four hits.
Keys Probability: High
Josh Hart
Born: Oct. 2, 1994 in Lilburn, Ga.
High School: Parkview (GA) High School
Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 180 Bats: L Throws: L
How Obtained: 1st round pick by the Orioles in 2013 draft
Hart showed promise during his first full professional season, despite several stints on the disabled list. He missed a little less than a week in April due to a sprained ankle, while he was out from May 28-July 5 after having arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn meniscus.
Hitting .255, the Georgian finished third on the team with 11 stolen bases. His best month came in May, when he batted .273 over 21 games and drove in 10. That included a 13-game hitting streak from April 29-May 16.
The No. 25 prospect in the Orioles system according to Baseball America, Hart was selected by the Orioles in the competitive balance round of the 2013 draft (37th overall). He received a reported $1.45 million signing bonus. In his first professional season, Hart hit a combined .218 between the GCL Orioles and Short-Season Aberdeen.
Keys Probability: High
Hunter Harvey
Born: Dec. 9, 1994 in Catawba, N.C.
High School: Bandys (NC) High School
Ht.: 6-4 Wt.: 178 Bats: R Throws: R
How Obtained: 1st round pick by the Orioles in the 2013 draft
Rated as the No. 2 prospect in the Orioles system according to Baseball America, Harvey pitched well during his first full professional season. Logging 87.2 innings, Harvey was named a midseason SAL All-Star and finished the season 7-5 with a 3.18 ERA. He also pitched in the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. Dominant in May, Harvey registered a 1.30 ERA over five starts and was named the organization's "Pitcher of the Month." He was shutdown in July after suffering a flexor mass strain.
In his first pro season, Harvey went 0-1 with a 1.78 ERA between the GCL Orioles and the Short-Season Aberdeen Ironbirds. He struck out 33 in his first 25.1 innings, while walking only six. Harvey was especially good on September 7, when he threw five no-hit innings in a playoff game at Tri-City.
Selected with the 22nd overall pick in the 2013 draft, Harvey went 8-0 with a 0.38 ERA during his senior year at Bandys High School in Catawba, N.C. He struck out 116 in 54.2 innings.
Ivan Hernandez
Born: July 28, 1991 in Tacarigua, Venezuela
College: N/A
Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 234 Bats: R Throws: R
How Obtained: Signed as a non-drafted free agent on 7/28/91
Hernandez made his first stop in Frederick in 2014, surrendering three earned runs over five innings during a late-season call-up. Prior to his promotion in late-August, Hernandez threw well in relief for Short-Season Aberdeen.
The hard-throwing righty made a strong case for a promotion after tallying a 1.69 ERA in his final five games with the IronBirds. He limited right-handed hitters to a .218 average.
Signed as an international free agent by the Orioles in 2009, Hernandez pitched exclusively out of the bullpen last season after working as both a starter and reliever during his first four seasons. His first year stateside came in 2011 with the GCL Orioles, before he missed the entire 2012 season due to injury. Hernandez returned in late-June 2013, pitching nine games for the GCL O's.
Keys Probability: Medium/High
Enjoy the weekend everybody! And remember baseball is just 20 days away!
Shake your Keys,
Happy St. Patrick's Day!/Guess Your Keys Rd. 2
Happy St. Patrick's Day Keys Fans!
I hope you are all enjoying some fun times, green clothes and good beer (please drink your Guinness responsibly if you're of age).
I forgot my green (had a 5:45 a.m. wake up call to give a rotary talk, so that's my excuse) but at least some Orioles players remembered:
Orioles came up a run short again the Twins, falling 10-9 in Sarasota earlier today. Give the club some credit though, battling back from a 10-3 hole. Steve Clevenger led the way with three RBIs, including a two-run double in the eighth which brought the Orioles within a run.
On a positive note, former Key Matt Wieters caught six innings today and was able to throw to any base without any restrictions. It was the first time he'd been been at full speed in a game in nine months. The Twins did not test him out on the basepaths.
Although getting back behind the plate is very encouraging, his slump at the plate is a bit disconcerting. After going 0-for-3 today, he is now 0-for-23 on the spring. Hopefully he'll get something to start falling soon. Dariel Alvarez finished today with an RBI.
A few quick Keys notes before we get to round 2 of Guess your Keys!
-Former Keys pitcher Dylan Bundy and first baseman Christian Walker were optioned to minor league camp yesterday. Additionally Hunter Harvey, considered a strong candidate to start with the Keys, was also reassigned to the minors. Only 20 years old, Harvey made a very strong impression on Buck Showalter writes CSN Washington's Rich Dubroff. If he is indeed assigned to Frederick, get your tickets fast.
-Minor league spring training games start tomorrow! MASN's Steve Melewski reports that David Hess will get the start for the Keys team (stay tuned for more about Hess in a later edition of Guess your Keys).
-Keys Fest is scheduled for April 4 from 11-2 p.m. at Nymeo Field. The event is free of charge and will be a ton of fun for the whole family. Read more about what you can expect to see here.
-Think your basketball knowledge is better than Keys GM Dave Ziedelis? (gotta warn you, he knows his stuff). Regardless, sign up for the club's sixth annual NCAA Bracket Challenge! Entry information can be found by visiting frederickkeys.com.
And after a slight delay, it's time for round 2 of Guess…Your…Keys! The parlor game where we evaluate potential Keys players in 2015. As a reminder, probability listings are based on evaluations by the Unlocking the Keys blog crew, and are not based on inside information. Here are five more individuals who may be sporting a Frederick uniform at some point this year:
Anthony Caronia
Born: May 22, 1991 in Orlando, Fla.
College: UCF/University of Tampa
Ht.: 6-1 Wt: 170 Bats: L Throws: R
How Obtained: 27th round pick by Orioles in the 2012 draft
Caronia comes off the best season of his professional career, one where he hit .364 at Low-A Delmarva. Limited to 53 games, the Floridian missed nearly two months after being struck in the face with a pitch on April 12.
A member of the Keys for part of the 2013 season, Caronia struggled in 13 games, batting .179 (5-for-28) and striking out nine times. He fared considerably better at Delmarva, hitting .289 over 45 contests. Caronia finished 2013 with a combined .271 average.
Active in the community, Caronia received the Elrod Hendricks Award in 2013, an organization-wide honor which recognizes excellence in community service. Selected by the Orioles in the 27th round of the 2012 draft, the infielder played his college baseball at the University of Tampa and the State College of Florida.
Keys Probability: Medium
Pat Connaughton
Born: Jan. 6, 1993 in Arlington, Mass.
College: Notre Dame
Ht.: 6-5 Wt.: 215 Bats: R Throws: R
How Obtained: 4th round pick by the Orioles in the 2014 Draft
Best-known for his basketball exploits at Notre Dame, Connaughton was selected by the Orioles in the fourth round of the 2014 draft and received a reported $428,100 signing bonus. After spending two weeks in Florida working on his pitching mechanics, Connaughton reported to Short-Season Aberdeen. In six games (four starts) with the Ironbirds, the right-hander went 0-1 with a 2.51 ERA. He struck out 10 and walked only three in 14.1 frames. His time with the IronBirds was cut short so he could participate in a foreign tour of Italy with the Irish basketball team.
Rated the No. 11 prospect in the Orioles system by Baseball America entering the 2015 season, Connaughton was originally drafted by the Padres in the 38th round of the 2011 draft out of St. John's Prep (MA) but did not sign. Choosing to attend Notre Dame, Connaughton was dominant over three seasons . In 32 games (30 starts) he went 11-11 with a 3.03 ERA over 154.2 innings.
Connaughton became the 56th player in Irish basketball history to reach 1,000 points. He was an All-ACC Honorable Mention 2013-14.
Keys Probability: Medium
Check out this article on Connaughton who might be thinking about more than just baseball at the moment.
Garrett Cortright
Born: Oct. 2, 1991 in Hamburg, N.Y.
College: Canisius College
Ht.: 6-5 Wt.: 208 Bats: R Throws: R
How Obtained: 40th round pick by Orioles in the 2013 draft
Cortright enters his third season with the Orioles after splitting 2014 between Short-Season Aberdeen and Low-A Delmarva. Working exclusively out of the bullpen, Cortright went a combined 1-4 with a 3.27 ERA over 23 games. Making his Low-A debut in July, the righty kept South Atlantic League hitters off-balance in his first month (2.45 ERA) before enduring some struggles in August (5.19 ERA).
One of the GCL Orioles top arms in 2013, Cortright tied for fourth in the league in wins (five) while leading his club in victories, innings pitched (40.2) and strikeouts (29). He won four consecutive starts from July 15-August 2.
A 40th round selection by the Orioles in the 2013 draft, Cortright set a MAAC conference record for innings pitched at Canisius when he logged 115.2 innings during his junior year (that included five complete games). A first team all-conference selection, the highlight of Cortright's season came during the first round of the MAAC Championship, when he tossed a nine-inning one-hitter.
Keys Probability: High
Drew Dosch
Born: June 24, 1992 in Canal Winchester, Ohio
College: Youngstown State University
Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 200 Bats: L Throws: R
How Obtained: 7th round pick by the Orioles in the 2013 Draft
Dosch comes off a strong professional debut at Low-A Delmarva. The Ohio native tied for third in the South Atlantic League in hits (157) and finished seventh in the league in hitting (.340). Only teammate and league batting champion, Chance Sisco, fared better at the plate. Named a midseason All-Star, Dosch torched SAL pitching in July, hitting .364 with 15 RBIs in 27 games. For his efforts, Dosch was named the organization's "Player of the Month."
Entering 2015, the infielder ranks No. 15 on Baseball America's list of top 30 Orioles prospects. He is also regarded as having the best "strike zone discipline" in the organization according to the publication's "best tools" survey.
Selected by the Orioles in the seventh round of the 2013 draft, Dosch did not play his first year after having surgery to repair a torn ACL. A first team All-Horizon League selection and a second team Academic All-American as a junior, Dosch led the league with a .434 on-base percentage and finished in the top five in batting average (.338), runs (40), hits (68), slugging percentage (.488) and doubles (15).
Keys Probability: High
Luis Gonzalez
Born: Jan. 17, 1992 in Mao, Dominican Republic
College: N/A
Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 170 Bats: L Throws: L
How Obtained: Signed as a minor league free agent on 7/18/13
Signed by the Orioles as a free agent in July 2013, Gonzalez logged a career-high 76 innings at Low-A Delmarva. Outstanding in the month of July, the southpaw was the organization's "Pitcher of the Month" after going 4-0 with a 1.65 ERA (27.1 IP/5ER) over five starts. That included victories in three straight outings from July 3-17 and a 20.1 inning scoreless streak. Joining the Shorebirds during the second month of the season, Gonzalez pitched to a 2.30 ERA in May, a 2.95 ERA in June and a 1.65 ERA in July before struggling mightily in August. In his last four games (all loses) the Dominican surrendered 26 runs in 15 innings (15.60 ERA) and never got past the fifth inning in any start.
Originally property of the Phillies, Gonzalez advanced as high as Short-Season Williamsport in 2012, going 0-3 with a 4.62 ERA over 16 games.
Keys Probability: High
Stay tuned for more of Guess your Keys soon! Happy St. Patty's Day!
It's Time for Guess Your Keys Edition 1!
Happy Friday Keys Fans!
Well after a snow-filled Thursday, it's time conclude Friday with Frederick's favorite parlor game….Guess….Your….Keys! Sadly, Johnny Gilbert from Jeopardy was not available for the dramatic introductory voiceover. Nonetheless, as your host, I can tell you it's great to be back for another year.
For those of you new to this game, don't fret, it's rather simple. Over the next four weeks, we will be guessing who will be on this year's Keys roster. In total, we will be throwing out 40 names. Some may begin their seasons at the Grove, while others may be wearing Keys gear come June, July or August. That's the reason we throw 40 names on our list. Minor league rosters are very fluid, with injuries, promotions, demotions and releases the norm. A large list will allow everyone to see the big picture.
Now, a little horn-tooting if you will allow (if not just scroll down). Some of you may be wondering, how accurate was the 2014 version of Guess Your Keys? After some quick tabulations, we are proud to report that 75% of the players who made our list ultimately played in Frederick. Not too bad, but not showing off either. We were in the "meaty part of the curve" as George Costanza might say.
Had Hunter Harvey not suffered a flexor mass strain, that percentage may have been slightly higher (some predicted he would have played in Frederick by year's end if not for the injury). As for the others, most were released in spring training. This year, we're hoping to break the 80% barrier.
Guessing rosters is a rather inexact science, and for those wondering, no, we have not bugged the offices of Dan Duquette, Brian Graham, Kent Qualls or any other members of the Orioles player development staff. Instead, it's the Keys media braintrust which makes the close calls.
So, without further ado, I give you players 1-4 on our list. As one final disclaimer, players contained are not in any way ranked from "most likely to least likely" to play for the Keys or vice versa. We will however identify each individual's chances of playing in Frederick as high, medium or low at the end of each bio. For organizational purposes, players are listed alphabetically.
Austin Anderson
Born: June 18, 1992 in Sorrento, Fla.
College: Ole Miss
Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 190 Bats: L Throws: R
How Obtained: 9th round pick by the Orioles in the 2014 draft
In his first professional season, Anderson hit .307 over 49 games at Short-Season Aberdeen. The IronBirds leading hitter, the 22-year-old would have finished fourth in the New York-Penn League in batting average, but did not have enough plate appearances to qualify. He also led the team in on-base percentage (.354) and OPS (.758) and finished tied for the club lead in doubles (12).
A First Team All-SEC selection and Third Team All-American, Anderson was drafted by the Orioles in the ninth round of the 2014 draft out of Ole Miss. As a senior, he hit .323 with five home runs and 41 RBIs in 69 games.
Originally from Sorrento, FL, Anderson was suspended for 50 games in January after testing positive for an amphetamine, in violation of the Minor League drug program.
Keys probability: low
Jesse Beal
Born: July 12, 1990 in Washington, D.C.
High School: South County Secondary School (VA)
Ht.: 6-7 Wt.: 217 Bats: B Throws: R
How Obtained: 14th round pick by the Orioles in the 2008 draft
Beal split the season between the Keys starting rotation and the bullpen, posting the lowest ERA of his career. His starting and relief splits were fairly similar, with the righty posting a 3.60 ERA over five starts and a 3.42 ERA in 18 relief outings. It was the first time he had been used as a starter since the 2010 season.
Despite a solid season, Beal's innings load was somewhat limited to two stints on the disabled list. Out from May 29-June 26 due to a shoulder injury, the 24-year-old saw his season come to a close on August 18 due to a right elbow sprain.
A labrum injury caused Beal to miss the entire 2011 campaign, while it ended his 2010 season. In 2008, Beal was drafted by the Orioles in the 14th round out of South County Secondary School in Virginia. As a junior, he went 8-4 with a 3.07 ERA and in one of his final high school games, he struck out 12 batters. Committed to pitch at the University of Maryland, Beal chose to sign with the Orioles, receiving a $275,000 signing bonus. His brother, Evan, currently pitches for the Royals organization.
Keys probability: low
Conor Bierfeldt
Born: April 2, 1991 in Brookfield, Conn.
College: Western Connecticut State University
Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 220 Bats: R Throws: R
How Obtained: 29th round pick by the Orioles in the 2013 draft
One of Delmarva's leaders in games played, Bierfeldt struggled during his first stint at Low-A. Finishing with a .196 average, Left-handed pitching proved especially problematic for the Nutmeg State native. Hitting .096 against southpaws, Bierfeldt went just 10-for-108 with 32 strikeouts. In total, Bierfeldt struck out 107 times in 397 at-bats, second-most on the Shorebirds.
Originally selected by the Orioles in the 29th round of the 2013 draft, Bierfeldt enjoyed a terrific 2013 season. One of the New York-Penn League's top power threats, the outfielder led the circuit in slugging percentage (.511) and finished second in home runs (12), total bases (118) and extra-base hits (30). The 12 home runs tied an IronBirds franchise record, while he was named the "Topps New-York Penn League Player of the Month" for August.
At Western Connecticut, Bierfeldt became the first player in school history to be named an All-American twice, while he was the first player in Little East Conference History to be named "Player of the Year" in back-to-back seasons (2012-13).
Keys probability: medium
Derrick Bleeker
Born: March 11, 1991 in Firestone, Colo.
College: Arkansas
Ht.: 6-5 Wt.: 220 Bats: R Throws: R
How Obtained: 37th round pick by the Orioles in the 2012 draft
Bleeker split time between Short-Season Aberdeen going a combined 1-2 with a 2.78 ERA over 19 games. His strikeout-to-walk ratio was better than 9:1, as he registered 37 strikeouts and walked only four. At Delmarva, Bleeker did not issue a free pass in 12.1 innings.
A two-way player at Arkansas, Bleeker began his professional career in the outfield. In 14 games for the GCL O's in 2012, he hit .238 with two RBIs while playing RF, CF and DH. The following season he moved to the mound full-time.
As a member of the Razorbacks, Bleeker did not pitch and got only 15 at-bats as a freshman in 2010. He transferred to Howard College in the fall and hit 97 mph during fall practice. A two-way player at Howard, Bleeker posted a 2.84 ERA on the mound and hit .318 in 31 games. Drafted by the Nationals in the 37th round, he did not sign, returning to Arkansas. Drafted in the same round the following year by the O's, Bleeker pitched only two games with the Hogs. Playing mostly outfield, he hit .250 with six homers and 23 RBIs as he helped his team reach the College World Series.
Keys probability: high
Stay tuned next week when Edition 2 of Guess Your Keys comes out!
In other news, the Keys "Wear it and Win" promotion is back for year two. Here's how it works: any staff member who spots a fan wearing club apparel will receive a ticket voucher for a Sunday-Thursday game in 2015. So break out your vintage Keys gear!
Among the items I would like to see:
So show us what you've got Keys nation!
Talk next week and shake your keys!
The Promo Schedule is Out!
Good Evening Keys Fans!
Well all the waiting is over, the Keys 2015 promotional schedule is finally out!
More than 20 fireworks nights, three bobbleheads, Pat Sajak, the Cowboy Monkey Rodeo and the Soup Nazi are just a couple of highlights in what should be a fun-filled season. A complete write-up of the schedule can be found here while a video highlighting the top 10 promotions can be found here:
Anybody have any favorites? Personally, I'm pumped for Pat Sajak and Seinfeld Night. If he's available, I'd love to have Sajak in the booth to call a half-inning of play-by-play on the radio. He's pretty good at calling letters every night, but how does he do on balls and strikes? As a Seinfeld fanatic, I also can't wait to ask the Soup Nazi a million questions about Schmoopie, Elaine and Newman's obsession with JAM-BA-LAY-AAA soup. Maybe the soup master will even whip up some mulligatawny! (alright maybe I'm pushing it)
In other Keys promotional news, May 27 we'll be celebrating "It's 'Snow Problem' Night."
With all the snow storms that have ravaged New England, the Keys wanted to create a one-night oasis for our pals up north in Red Sox nation. Fans that cross below the Mason-Dixon line are PROMISED a snow-free evening, a fun giveaway, and a chance to see some talent that might be up at Fenway in a few years. Here is a little bit more information about the night.
We'll keep you updated as we get closer to each theme day/giveaway so stay tuned to the blog as well as the Keys website and social media for more details!
A few other reminders:
-National Anthem auditions are on March 12 at the FSK Mall-Center Court from 5-8 p.m. All singers MUST pre-register by March 10. Celebrity judges from Key103 and 106.9 The Eagle will be on hand. More information about the night as well as registration forms can be found here.
And for those that might be a tad bashful? Remember if this guy can sing the anthem, ANYBODY can:
-The Keys are looking for families to house Keys players. Those who are interested can fill out a housing questionnaire here.
On the baseball front, it may be old news, but the Keys coaching staff has been announced. Orlando Gomez, the Keys all-time winningest manager returns and will be joined by pitching coach Kennie Steenstra and hitting coach Paco Figueroa.
As many of you heard last week, former Keys southpaw Steven Brault was sent to the Pirates as the player to be named later in the Travis Snider deal. Although he pitched only three games for the Keys last year, Brault made a tremendous first impression, pitching to 0.55 ERA.
Best of luck to Steven with the Pirates. Not only was he a talented pitcher but a terrific guy. I had a chance to talk with him after his impressive debut against Carolina (W, 6IP, 1H, 0R) where we discussed throwing the sinker, his love of music and his two biggest fans:
Orioles minor league camp is right around the corner, but 38 players have have already gotten a head-start. These players will participate in workouts and will be available to help the Orioles in some major league exhibitions. You'll probably recognize a few of the names.
That's all for now. Stay tuned for more promotional news and the first edition of "Guess your Keys" in the next few days.
Shake 'em!
O's Spring Training Roster with Plenty of Keys Connections
Good Morning Keys Fans!
The Orioles are NINE days away from pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training, and yesterday the club announced its list of spring training invites. Among the former Keys on the list are:
Tim Berry (40 man)
Zach Britton (40 man)
Dylan Bundy (40 man)
Oliver Drake (40-man)
Eddie Gamboa (40 man)
Kevin Gausman (40 man)
Brian Matusz (40 man)
Tyler Wilson (40 man)
Mike Wright (40 man)
Caleb Joseph (40 man)
Matt Wieters (40 man)
Manny Machado (40 man)
Jonathan Schoop (40 man)
Christian Walker (40 man)
Brian Ward (non-roster invitee)
Dariel Alvarez (non-roster invitee)
Nolan Reimold (non-roster invitee)
Perhaps one surprise player who did not receive an invite was Mike Yastrzemski. Even though he is not on the 40-man roster, the 24-year-old outfielder is coming off a strong 2014 where he hit .288 between three different levels. With the Keys, Yastrzemski batted .312 over 23 games. Without question, the highlight of that time came on July 5 at Lynchburg:
It was the first cycle by a Keys player since Jeff Fiorentino on May 2, 2005 at Winston-Salem, while his five hits tied a Frederick single-game record.
Despite not receiving an official invitation, I'd expect Yaz to still play in some MLB spring games. Especially when the O's are traveling and need some bodies late in games (remember there are days when lots of the big name guys don't travel).
One name to pay attention to who received a first-time invitation: Hunter Harvey. Viewed as frontline starter of future, Harvey is expected to headline the Keys starting rotation in 2015.
The entire Orioles Spring Training roster can be found here.
Elsewhere, MASN's Steve Melewski had a good piece this morning about four homegrown arms on the club's 40-man roster. All will be looking to prove themselves in spring training and ALL have former Keys ties. Melewski also profiled former Keys outfielder Glynn Davis and how he elevated his game in 2014. Davis ought to begin this year at Double-A Bowie.
I know I've said it in several posts already, but the O's minor league coaching staff should be announced shortly. Here is a little more information about some new hires/promotions from MASN's Roch Kubatko. As was mentioned here earlier, Luis Pujols will manage Aberdeen this year, an announcement which came from Dan Duquette at the Ironbirds Hot Stove Event:
Although many of you heard last week, it's worth repeating since it's the biggest news of the offseason. Last Thursday, the Keys entered into a naming rights partnership with Nymeo Federal Credit Union. Starting with this season, the ballpark will be known as "Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium." This is VERY exciting and will allow for the club to continue to invest in stadium improvements and the fan experience.
Two additional items:
Ever wanted to work for the Keys on gamedays? Well if you stop by the Stadium from 6-8 p.m. on February 24-25 you might get your chance! On those days, the Keys will be holding their annual job fair. A list of available positions can be found here.
The team is also looking for folks who might want to be host families for players. If you are interested, fill out the attached questionnaire here.
We'll have much more news once spring training gets underway!
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O's FanFest is Less Than 24 Hours Away!!
Good Evening Keys Fans!
Orioles FanFest is less than 24 hours away and the anticipation is PALPABLE in the Keys Front Office. From 11 a.m.-6 p.m. staff will be on hand to answer all your questions about the upcoming season. There will be a prize wheel, youngsters can submit drawings for Keyote's birthday invitation (we'll supply the paper and crayons) while members from our group sales staff will be on hand to answer questions about tickets and flex packs. Fans will also be able to purchase plans. And you know what you get with your ticket plan?
BOBBLEHEADS!!! That's right folks, this year's two bobbles have arrived and we will be bringing some to O's Fest! So buy a plan and get a bobblehead. It's really that simple. The 2015 bobbleheads of choice are Kevin Gausman and Zach Britton (if the picture wasn't a total giveaway). And if you're wondering, both players are scheduled to appear at O's Fest and will be participating in autograph sessions (ticket required) so not only can you GET a bobblehead, but you could even get it SIGNED (if you have purchased a ticket to the autograph session). As the late Stuart Scott might say, "Booyah!!"
Additionally, we'll be shooting videos throughout the day which will run during Keys games throughout the season, as well as some interviews. Stay tuned in the coming weeks!
Although I haven't done any office polls, my guess is that nobody is more excited about O's Fest than yours truly. One of my favorite winter memories as a child was going to Phillies FanFest (our family lives just outside of Philadelphia). You'd walk in and players and coaches would greet you with high-fives. You could take a tour around Veterans Stadium and absorb all the sights and smells (there were plenty of these), visit the batting cage, but the best part was the Q/A that took place in the Phillies clubhouse. Around 200 people would gather around a makeshift stage in front of the manager's office, while the manager, general manager and several players talked and answered questions.
At one of these events I got to meet then-GM Ed Wade, who was nice enough to come out and talk to me one-on-one after I wasn't called on during a Q/A (height might have been a factor I was probably 7 or 8). I'm sure memories of those good times will be coming back tomorrow.
In other news from this week:
-The Aberdeen IronBirds had their hot stove banquet last night. Former Key Caleb Joseph was one of the featured guests, as was Orioles GM Dan Duquette, and…..former Keys Manager Luis Pujols. Coaching staffs have not been announced yet, but Duquette did say that last year's Keys manager will skipper the IronBirds in 2015. MASN's Steve Melewski reported in December that the Keys all-time winningest manager Orlando Gomez will be returning in 2015 though nothing official has been announced.
-Orioles first baseman/outfielder Steve Pearce avoided arbitration with the Orioles by agreeing to a one-year, $3.7 million contract earlier. It's quite a nice payday considering Pearce was making $540,000 last year.
-O's minor league third baseman Austin Anderson has been suspended 50 games for use of amphetamines. It doesn't seem likely Anderson will be a Key this year, but it's still a tough blow considering he hit .307 at Aberdeen last year, his first professional season.
-Travis Snider has joined the Orioles after a trade between Baltimore and Pittsburgh that sent Stephen Tarpley and a player-to-be-named later to the Pirates. To make room on the 40-man roster, former Key (and 2013 Carolina League batting champion) Michael Ohlman was designated for assignment. What this means, is that Ohlman is temporarily "in limbo." He's not on any roster at this point, and must pass through waivers (meaning another team could claim him). If he gets through, then he could potentially rejoin an Orioles minor league team. It's a complicated process and a period of uncertainty for any player who goes through it. Here is a little more information about how the process works.
That's all folks! I look forward to seeing some of you at FanFest tomorrow!
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Let's Negotiate, Not Arbitrate!
Good Evening Keys Fans!
And a happy Friday to everyone. It's been a busy week in both Orioles and Keys land. At Camden Yards, Orioles executives are working on deals with arbitration-eligible players, while manager Buck Showalter, pitching coach Dave Wallace and bullpen coach Dom Chiti recently wrapped up a three-day mini-camp in Sarasota. Many of the players involved on both fronts have Keys connections.
As far as arbitration goes, the Orioles have reached contract agreements with the following players for the 2015 season:
-Brian Matusz-$2.4 million to $3.2 million
-Matt Wieters-$7.7 million to 8.275 million
-Chris Davis-$10.3 million to $12 million
-Chris Tillman-$546,000 to $4.315 million
Tillman gets the biggest raise by far after going 13-6 with a 3.34 ERA over a career-high 34 starts. He'll once again be expected to anchor the O's rotation in 2015.
Meanwhile, former Keys pitcher Brian Matusz also received a nice pay bump, a figure that was $500,000 more than MLBTradeRumors.com thought he was going to get. Although he was overshadowed by Andrew Miller down the stretch, Matusz's 3.48 ERA was a career-low in 2014, while he held lefties to a paltry .233 batting average.
MASN's Roch Kubatko has a little more about Matusz here noting that he could be one of four lefties in the Orioles pen this season (Zach Britton, Wesley Wright and T.J. McFarland are other likely candidates).
Getting all those players signed before arbitration figures are announced/hearings get underway is a relief, but six players including Britton have still not signed. There's no doubt the Orioles will do what they can to avoid arbitration hearings with each individual. During these proceedings, the team and the player submit salary figures and present their cases to a panel of indepedent arbitrators. It's not fun for players, who are told by their clubs why they aren't worthy of more money, and for executives who risk damaging the relationships they've built with the player/that player's representation. Moreover, the arbitrator cannot divide the two figures he receives (meeting in the middle) he must take either the team's figure or the player's figure. Here is an article from Baseball Prospectus which explains a little more about salary arbitration.
Elsewhere, the Orioles wrapped up a three day mini-camp on Wednesday down in Sarasota.
Many with Keys connections were on hand including: Branden Kline, Parker Bridwell, Mychal Givens, Dylan Bundy, Jon Keller, Kevin Gausman, Oliver Drake, Eddie Gamboa and Mike Wright.
As the names suggest, the goal of the camp was to let the major league staff take a look at some of the minor league arms. Still, some position players were on hand, including Michael Burgess, Henry Urrutia, Matt Wieters and namely, Manny Machado. Here is a YouTube video of Machado running the bases. He is recovering from right knee surgery.
According to Kubatko, many players made good impressions, but Rule-5 pick Jason Garcia really seemed to impress. Remember, Garcia MUST stay on the O's 25-man roster for the entire season or be offered back to the Red Sox (his original team).
On the Keys front, there is no additional news about club's coaching staff, other than this report from MASN's Steve Melewski noting that Orlando Gomez will be returning to Frederick in 2015 as manager. Still, there is plenty of other news to report from the front office!
-National Anthem Tryouts-will take place on March 12 at the FSK Mall Center Court. More information about registration can be found here.
-Keys Fan Survey-Take five minutes to fill out this survey and you'll be entered to win a Keys home or road jersey!
-Keys Job Fair-Want a fun seasonal job? The Keys job fair will take place Feb 24-25 from 6-8 p.m. More details and a list of positions available can be found here. Ovations Food Services will also be on hand to conduct interviews.
That's all folks! Stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks.
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Interview MASN's Steve Melewski Part 2
Good Afternoon Keys Fans!
The holiday season may be inching closer and closer, but for the Orioles the season has not been all about eggnog and mistletoe. Wesley Wright, a member of the Cubs bullpen this past season, has signed a contract with the O's according to MASN's Roch Kubatko. A one-year deal, the addition of Wright is no surprise with the departure of Andrew Miller to the Yankees and trade rumors regarding ex-Key Brian Matusz. Coming off one of his best seasons, Wright registered a 3.17 ERA over 58 games.
One attractive aspect of Wright is that he can get out both lefty (.242 AVG) and righty (.258) batters. The deal will become official once Wright passes a physical. His addition also fills up the 40-man roster.
On the Keys front, Jesse Beal has agreed to a minor league deal with the Orioles. A member of the Frederick bullpen each of the past two seasons, Beal went 2-1 with a 3.48 ERA over 23 games (5 starts). One of the club's top bullpen arms, the D.C. native posted a 16.2 inning scoreless stretch at one point. What might have been most impressive, was Beal's level of consistency despite spending nearly a month on the disabled list with a shoulder injury. He also missed the final two weeks of the year on account of a right elbow sprain.
Two other items on the Keys front. According to Steve Melewski of MASN (more of our interview in a moment) Orlando Gomez will be returning as Keys manager while Kubatko reports that former Key Howie Clark has been hired as hitting coach. None of this information is official yet, but if true, Gomez's return would mark the homecoming of the winningest manager in club history. During his three-year tenure (2010-12) the Keys went 214-204, while he guided the 2011 team to a Mills Cup title.
Clark spent 1994 with the Keys, batting .267 with five home runs and 40 RBI. After an extended wait, he made his big league debut with the Orioles in 2002.
Although we didn't discuss coaching staffs, Steve Melewski and I did cover a range of issues in Part 2 of our chat. Among the topics we discussed:
-How close did the Orioles come to losing Mychal Givens or Parker Bridwell in the Rule 5 Draft
-Who are Chance Sisco and Hunter Harvey and what type of an impact could they have at Frederick in 2015
-Who is one Orioles minor leaguer that could make a big impact in the big leagues sooner rather than later.
Thanks again to Steve for taking some time to talk. As always, his insights were top-notch.
Two final notes:
-Need a present for a friend or loved one this upcoming holiday season? Look no further than the 2015 Holiday Package! There are only two days left to order, so hit up a representative at 301-915-9900!
-And do you need a speaker for a future meeting or event? Check out the Frederick Keys Speakers Bureau! For no charge, we'll come speak to your group and answer every last question you have about the Keys, minor league baseball, the player development process and much more!
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Interview with MASN's Steve Melewski PART 1
Good Morning Keys Fans!
Hope everyone had a great weekend, and enjoyed Saturday's holiday event. A HUGE thanks to those who donated toys to Toys for Tots. We were able to fill up 10 boxes, all of which which will go to underprivileged children on Christmas Day.
Among the other highlights were a coo-KEY contest, and a visit by Keyote Clause, who ventured down from the North Pole. All reports indicate that every child that came to visit him was on the "nice list" and should enjoy a great Christmas.
For those of you who are still shopping, I'd encourage you to check out our 2015 Holiday Package! It includes two great options to choose from, beginning at just $75. So hit up one of our account managers at 301-815-9900 and cross someone else off your shopping list! Flex packs and season tickets are also available and EVERY plan comes with either a Zach Britton or Kevin Gausman bobblehead!
Speaking of Kevin Gausman, former baseball executive Jim Duquette said during a hot stove event this weekend that Gausman will be an "impact pitcher" in 2015. Splitting time between Baltimore and the minor leagues, the righty posted a 3.57 ERA over 113.1 big league innings and allowed three runs or less in 16 of his 20 starts. No question Gausman impressed, but one of 2015's early questions will be can Gausman keep the pace he set this past season. With more innings comes a certain comfort zone, but the reverse is that the dossier on Gausman is a bit thicker. He'll need to keep making adjustments as hitters get more and more accustomed to him.
MASN's Roch Kubatko also noted yesterday that former Key Glynn Davis drew some interest from Texas in last week's Rule 5 draft. In the end, the Rangers didn't feel comfortable taking a flier on Davis, who has just 26 games of Double-A experience.
The Rule 5 draft is one of the areas I covered with MASN's Steve Melewski when I caught up with him on Saturday. Over lunch, Steve and I chatted about baseball, broadcasting and the Army-Navy game. You won't find a more gracious guy, and one who is more knowledgeable about the Orioles. After we finished eating, he kindly granted my request for an interview. Part one of our talk will "air" today (you can find the soundcloud link below) and centers on the big league team. Among the topics we covered:
-Were you surprised the Orioles were not more active at the meetings?
-What does the loss of Nick Markakis really mean for the club?
-Will the O's be less inclined to sign a "big name" rightfielder with Dariel Alvarez and Mike Yastrzemski knocking on the major league door?
-The role Buck Showalter has played in developing young talent
You may notice that during the interview Melky Cabrera is referenced. Obviously, he signed with the White Sox yesterday after Steve and I spoke. Part 2 of the interview will air on Wednesday, and will take a look at the Orioles minor league system and some "potential" members of the 2015 Keys.
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Although revered in certain circles as something close to holy writ, Edward W. Said's famous 1978 study Orientalism is rife with contradictions that over the years have become more and more difficult to ignore. It hops disconcertingly between Orientalism as an academic pursuit, as a mental attitude and as a system of colonial oppression. At times it suggests that Orientalism began in the eighteenth century with the rise of modern European imperialism; elsewhere it implies that Orientalism settled like a miasma on the Western mind as far back as the ancient Greeks. We are left with the impression that Europe has been unalterably bigoted whenever it has gazed eastward, although why that is not equally the case whenever it has looked to the south, the west or, for that matter, the north is never clarified.
In Said's hands, Orientalism becomes a metaphysical force, over and above history, politics and other such mundane factors--"always and everywhere the same," as Valerie Kennedy puts it in her valuable study Edward Said: A Critical Introduction (2000). Orientalism is also frequently tendentious (not least when accusing others of the same tendency) and solipsistic. If Western culture is "hegemonic both in and outside Europe," Said explains at one point, it is because a "major component in European culture is...the idea of European identity as a superior one in comparison with all the non-European peoples and cultures." Europe is superior because it thinks it's superior, in other words, which begs the question of why other cultures that also think of themselves as superior, most notably Islam, have fallen further and further behind.
Still, a badly made argument can be just as provocative as a well-made one, which may be why Said's Orientalism has engendered a raft of spinoff investigations in such fields as postcolonial and subaltern studies, anthropology and history. Now another front seems to be opening up with regard to Jewish Orientalism, an area especially ripe for investigation since Jews have never been fully comfortable in either the Oriental or Occidental camp. Indeed, as the perennial odd man out, their role, for better or worse, has been to disrupt the binary worldview of everyone from the Crusaders and jihadis to the imperialists and their Third World opponents, and now Said and his legion of followers.
Just how disruptive can be seen from Tom Reiss's lively new book, The Orientalist, a study of the interwar journalist Lev Nussimbaum, best remembered--to the degree he is remembered at all--as the author of a picturesque 1937 novel called Ali and Nino. In Nussimbaum, Reiss has chosen as his subject one of the most bizarre figures in twentieth-century letters, which is saying a great deal. Born in 1905 to a millionaire father and a left-wing mother who committed suicide for unknown reasons when he was still a child, Nussimbaum grew up in the booming oil city of Baku at a time when it was poised precariously among Russians, Armenians and Azerbaijanis, not to mention czarists, nationalists and revolutionary socialists of various stripes.
"Surrounded by teachers, servants, playthings," he would later write, but with no children his own age, he lived a cosseted existence until the Russian Civil War put an end to his idyll in 1918. Fleeing across the desert by camel, he and his father got as far as Persia, then headed back when Baku appeared to be safely in the hands of the Whites. When control passed to the Reds, they fled again, this time west toward the Black Sea port of Batum, where they boarded a ship bound for Constantinople, now Istanbul. There the young Russian-Jewish refugee declared himself a fervent czarist despite the fact that the recently deposed Nicholas II had headed what would be the world's most anti-Semitic government until the rise of Nazi Germany some sixteen years later. Sailing on to Italy, Nussimbaum arrived in time to see Mussolini's Black Shirts taking to the streets and was deeply moved.
"A strange feeling came over me," he recounted. "I felt...welded into unity with these people, about whom I knew nothing but that they were called fascists and were against the Bolshevists.... It was the first time I had the feeling that I wasn't alone." Attending a Russian-language Gymnasium in Berlin in 1922, Nussimbaum adopted another creed. Fascinated with the Muslim culture he had witnessed firsthand in Baku as a boy, he changed his name to Essad Bey and converted to Islam in the presence of the imam of the Turkish embassy. Born an Ashkenazi Jew, he now billed himself as a Muslim aristocrat of mixed Turkish and Persian descent, a relative, no less, of the Emir of Bukhara. A prolific writer with a vivid prose style, Nussimbaum also developed a thriving journalistic career as an expert on Soviet Central Asia and the Muslim East. He dashed off books and articles with alarming ease on everything from the Baku oil industry to biographies of Lenin, Stalin, Mohammed, Nicholas II and the Iranian strongman Reza Shah Pahlavi (father of the shah overthrown in 1979). He was "a Weimar media star," Reiss writes, "a professional 'Man of the Caucasus.'" Friends and rivals were left guessing as to whether he was a genuine Turk, a member of some other exotic Asian nationality or, as a growing number of German rightists and Turkish nationalists suspected, merely another "Jewish falsifier." "Who is this Essad Bey?" demanded Leon Trotsky, writing from exile to his son in 1932. He was not the only one who wanted to know.
Yet Nussimbaum sailed blithely on. He was happy purveying tales of the mysterious East at a time when Central European readers had never been hungrier for stories of whirling dervishes and hidden mountain kingdoms. His writing satisfied a desire for the primitive, the instinctive and the exotic, themes that the Nazis would also play upon and amplify. The novel Ali and Nino, which he published in Vienna in 1937 under the pseudonym Kurban Said, was the culmination of his efforts, a Caspian Romeo and Juliet featuring a Muslim hero who is as wise as Mohammed, as lusty as Tarzan and as brutal as Horst Wessel. Ali and Nino should have been a hit with Nussimbaum's German-speaking readership, given the political sensibilities of the day. But doors were closing on Jewish writers no matter how fascistically inclined, and the book fell from sight.


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Posted by Leigh Drogen on November 22nd, 2012 at 9:09 pm, Comments: 0
Today there will be turkey, yams, potatoes, and other assorted food at the table for everyone to pick from. Most of us will be with family and or friends, we'll eat at generally the same time we do each year, and then we'll fall asleep watching football. There's comfort in knowing that you'll see your […]
Measured Me: Should Apple Build The iPod of Personal Biometrics
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As some of you who follow me on the stream know, I've been searching a few years now for a great wearable biometric measurement device. Thus far I've been reticent to throw down the cash for any of the current devices on the market, largely because they either don't do what I want them to […]
What The Foxconn Robots Mean For Globalization
Posted by Leigh Drogen on November 15th, 2012 at 3:37 pm, Comments: 0
The story of Foxconn building its own robots to replace its own workers is significant on so many levels. They had 500 workers build robots that replaced 10,000 people. First, it underlies a main theme of mine that robotics, automation, and software are eating the world. Many people will drone on about how we need […]
Taxes and Job Growth
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I love listening to people argue over taxes. Most of them seem to believe that there is some empirical evidence supporting their specific philosophy around who should be taxeed, how much, and why. It's always hilarious listening to these arguments as both sides completely ignore the reality that discussions over taxation are simply differences in philosophical viewpoint, there […]
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Top 10 Parenting Gadgets of 2011
Parents can use all the help they can get, which is why we're so thankful for the advances in technology that make our lives easier. So what were the gadgets that rocked our world in 2011? Check out our 10 favorite tech finds of the year:
iPad 2 1 of 10The iPad 2, slimmer and sleeker than its predecessor, was a huge tech release for everyone this past spring — including parents with school-aged kids. One of the biggest tech gadgets of 2011, for sure. Get it from Apple, starts at $499
iPhone 4S/iOS 5 2 of 10Following close behind was the release of Apple's newest iPhone 4S — named one of Babble's best tech gifts for moms, as well as the #1 must-have mom product of 2011 — thanks to the time-saving apps and handy distraction tools. But it wasn't just the iPhone 4S (with personal assistant Siri, its most notable addition), but the entire iOS 5 upgrade that had Apple users buzzing this year. Get it from Apple, starts at $199 with new contract
New e-Reader Tablets: NOOK Tablet and Kindle Fire 3 of 10Beyond the iPad 2, two big e-reader releases topped every 2011 gift guide: NOOK Tablet and Kindle Fire — perfect for book-loving parents (and kids!) who want a more affordable tablet. Both were included in our best gifts for tech lovers this year, where you can read more about the major differences — from features to quality. Get the NOOK from Barnes & Noble, $249 Get the Kindle Fire from Amazon, $199.99
New e-Reader Tablets for Kids: Leapfrog LeapPad and VTech's Innotab 4 of 10As far as gadgets that keep kids occupied, these two kids tablets dominated the 2011 gift-giving season. The two had specific similarities (and some big differences), but you can compare them in our reviews. Get the LeapFrog LeapPad from Amazon, $135 Get the InnoTab from Amazon, $127.29
EVOZ Baby Monitor 5 of 10The EVOZ baby monitor, new for 2011, is one of the most revolutionary ideas in the monitor market. Not only does it seamlessly sync up with any iOS device, but it also collects sleep/crying data, as well as keeps working parents in the loop with email/text alerts. Read more about it at Being Pregnant, and get an exclusive 25% off with the discount code: EVOZearlymama. Get it from Amazon, $119.99
FitBit Ultra 6 of 10The newest FitBit addition — named one of Babble's Best Tech Gifts of 2011 — logs your entire daily activity (from steps taken to hours slept) to track your health habits. Something all sleep-deprived, time-crunched parents need! Get it from Sears, $176.01
Sonos Play:3 7 of 102011 saw the smaller, sleeker all-in-one music system Play:3, which wirelessly controls all of your digital music, as well as streams online services like Pandora and plays pre-loaded Internet radio stations. Because parents deserve to have their music take precedence over Yo Gabba Gabba and The Wiggles. Get it from Brookstone, $299.99
The Nest 8 of 10The Nest is the coolest thermostat you've ever seen, designed by former Apple VP Tony Fadell (who oversaw 18 generations of the iPod and three iPhone versions). Watch a video of how it works in our Family Style review. (Although isn't lusting after a home thermostat the real mark of adulthood?) Get it from The Nest, $249
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Animals of Alaska
Animals of Alaska There is no shortage of animal sightings in Alaska. The animals of Alaska are found on land and out at sea. Alaska has a large population of Grizzly bears, black bears, moose, caribou, deer, foxes, Dall sheep, Big Horn sheep, and wolves. In the ocean, Alaska is home to the … [Read more...]
Tips For Traveling with Your Dogs This Summer Beware of Jeep Recall
Jeep Recall No one wants to get into an accident especially when they have the entire family in the car. When the National Transportation Safety Board announced during peak vacation time that close to 3 million Jeep Vehicles currently on the road today aren't as safe as they should be drivers … [Read more...]
Washington DC Becomes More Dog Friendly in Time for BlogPaws!
Buying A New House 10 Tips to Help Get You Started
Buying A New House 10 Tips to Help Get You Started 1. Decide where you want to live. This is a general area be it a town, within a specific school's district, or within X number of minutes or miles from where you work. You might find that you start out with a larger area lets say a county … [Read more...]
Dogs Are Family #SubaruBP
Dogs Are Family Or we can chase that squirrel Dog Tested, Dog Approved Subaru Commercial Check out this happy dog in his commercial debut Subaru Dog Tested: Breeds Davinia and Indiana are two spoiled little dogs. In fact as I am writing this they both happen to be fast asleep on my … [Read more...]
Traveling and Dogs – Hotel Rooms
Traveling and Dogs - Hotel Rooms 10 tips for a stress free hotel stay with your dog Traveling and Dogs can be a great combination if you are prepared ahead of time and have your plan in place before leaving your home. Many people make the common mistake that when they are on the road … [Read more...]
Dog ID Tags for Vacations?
Dog ID Tags for Vacations? We have discussed travel with your dog numerous times on our blog. Whether it is tips to follow before traveling with your dog . Or our post called Does Your Dog Suffer from Car Sickness. Yesterday we wrote about Instructions for your dog sitter but with as much … [Read more...]
Vacation Time – Instructions for Your Dog Sitter
Vacation Time - Instructions for Your Dog Sitter Whenever you have to leave your dogs with anyone that doesn't know them intimately you should always have a set of instructions ready for your dog sitter or kennel manager for that matter. The more information you can provide the more they … [Read more...]
Is Hong Kong Dog Friendly
Is Hong Kong Dog Friendly? Hong Kong in general is pretty dog friendly. You just wouldn't really want to have a dog in Central. At least I didn't feel that it was the best place for them to live. The sidewalks are very narrow and there really isn't any grass you can get to there for a … [Read more...]