Official 2009-2010 Minor League Offseason Thread

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Dear Hangout Community,

Once again I will be hosting the annual minor league off-season post.

As usual, the thread will be broken down into two parts, with the OP1 regarding additions and retention, while the OP2 is concerned with deductions and current free agents.

If you have any feedback, please post it in the thread of PM me with the details.

Section One: Retained/Added

Part One: Free Agent Additions

Minor League Free Agents whom were not part of the 2009 organization who have decided to join the Orioles in 2010.

C Michel Hernandez

Age:

31

Draft:

Signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Yankees in 1998

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	OPSDUR	INT	.196	13	46	2	9	0	0	0	6	9	6	7	0	0	.273	.196	.468MLB	 	.242	35	99	12	24	3	1	1	12	32	7	12	2	1	.292	.323	.616

Background Information:

Hernandez served as the back-up catcher in Tampa Bay and was replaced by Gregg Zaun in 2009.

Part Two: Retained Free Agents

Minor League Free Agents whom were part of the 2009 organization who have decided to return to the Orioles in 2010.

3B Scott Moore

Age:

26

Draft:

Selected by Detroit Tigers in 1st Round (8th overall) of 2002 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	OPSNOR	INT	.252	32	123	19	31	7	0	7	21	59	8	22	1	0	.316	.480	.796

Background Information:

Moore was acquired from the Chicago Cubs on August 31, 2007, along with Rocky Cherry and Jake Renshaw for Steve Traschel. Moore suffered an injury early in the 2009 season and missed the last four months. He is out of minor league options and would have to be waived from the 40 man roster if he is added again and wished to be removed.

Source

Part Three: Waiver Wire Acquisitions

RHP Armando Gabino

Age:

25

Draft:

Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Indians in 2001

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	W	L	ERA	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	GO/AO	AVGMinors	 	6	4	2.94	38	7	1	0	1	98.0	80	34	32	7	24	64	0.75	.227MLB	 	0	0	17.18	2	1	0	0	0	3.2	9	7	7	1	5	2	0.50	.450

Background Information:

The Orioles claimed Gabino off waivers from the Minnesota Twins on Monday November 9th. Gabino has two option years remaining after having his contract purchased in October 2008 and being optioned in April 2009 by the Twins. He made his major league debut in a spot start against the Orioles on Aug. 25, lasting just 2 2/3 innings while allowing four runs on five hits.

C Craig Tatum

Age:

27

Draft:

Selected by Cincinnati Reds in 3rd Round (78th overall) of 2004 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	OPSLOU	INT	.239	64	213	22	51	12	0	3	21	72	17	55	0	0	.300	.338	.638MLB	 	.162	26	68	3	11	1	0	1	6	15	7	10	0	0	.250	.221	.471

Background Information:

Tatum was claimed off waivers from the Reds on Nov 19th when they were trying to make room on their 40 man roster. Tatum was rated the best defensive catcher in the Reds system in 2008 and will compete for the back-up spot in Baltimore. Tatum only has one option year remaining after being added to the Reds' 40 man roster at the end of 2007 and optioned in Spring Training of 2008 and 2009.

Part Four: Trade Acquisitions

These are the players that were acquired as part of a trade.

Part Five (a): Rule 5 Acquisitions

These are players that were acquired during the Rule 5 draft, in all three phases (MLB, AAA, and AA). The draft will occur on Thursday, December 10.

Part Five (b): Rule 5 Protection Additions

Players who have 4 years of professional service if they signed their first pro contract at the age of 19 or older or players who have 5 years of professional service if they signed their first pro contract at the age of 18 or younger must be placed on a team’s 40 man roster prior to November 20 to protect them from being selected by another organization in the Rule 5 draft. For more information, please check out this thread.

3B Josh Bell

Age:

23

Draft:

Selected by Los Angeles Dodgers in 4th Round (136th overall) of 2005 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	OPSCHA	SOU	.296	94	334	47	99	30	2	11	52	166	50	70	3	5	.386	.497	.883BOW	EAS	.289	33	114	18	33	5	0	9	24	65	11	28	0	0	.346	.570	.917Minors	 	.295	127	448	65	132	35	2	20	76	231	61	98	3	5	.376	.516	.892

RHP Brandon Erbe

Age:

22

Draft:

Selected by Baltimore Orioles in 3rd Round (93rd overall) of 2005 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	W	L	ERA	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	GO/AO	AVGBOW	EAS	5	3	2.34	14	14	2	0	0	73.0	44	27	19	5	35	62	0.90	.170

SS Pedro Florimon Jr.

Age:

23

Draft:

Undrafted free agent.

1B Rhyne Hughes

Age:

26

Draft:

Selected by Tampa Bay Rays in 8th Round (225th overall) of 2004 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	OPSMTG	SOU	.252	58	226	31	57	11	0	15	46	113	25	80	4	0	.340	.500	.840DUR	INT	.313	56	214	31	67	22	2	7	26	114	12	69	0	0	.361	.533	.894NOR	INT	.264	20	72	9	19	2	1	3	7	32	7	22	0	0	.346	.444	.790Minors	 	.279	134	512	71	143	35	3	25	79	259	44	171	4	0	.349	.506	.855

RHRP Luis Lebron

Age:

25

Draft:

Undrafted free agent

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	W	L	ERA	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	GO/AO	AVGFRE	CAR	2	3	3.00	28	0	0	0	11	33.0	20	11	11	2	20	52	0.70	.168BOW	EAS	1	0	1.98	24	0	0	0	9	27.1	8	6	6	3	13	39	0.68	.093Minors	 	3	3	2.54	52	0	0	0	20	60.1	28	17	17	5	33	91	0.69	.137

1B Brandon Snyder

Age:

23

Draft:

Selected by Baltimore Orioles in 1st Round (13th overall) of 2005 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	OPSBOW	EAS	.343	58	201	24	69	19	1	10	45	120	27	45	0	1	.421	.597	1.018NOR	INT	.248	73	262	36	65	18	2	2	43	93	24	64	3	1	.316	.355	.671Minors	 	.289	131	463	60	134	37	3	12	88	213	51	109	3	2	.362	.460	.822

Part Six: Outright Retained

Players whom were removed from the Orioles 40-Man roster, cleared waivers, and were outrighted to the minor leagues. These players do not have 6YR minor league free agency status nor have they been outrighted before, so they must stay within the Orioles organization. These players are eligible to be selected in the Rule 5 Draft.

RHP Chris Lambert

Age:

27

Draft:

Selected by St. Louis Cardinals in 1st Round (19th overall) of 2004 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	W	L	ERA	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	GO/AO	AVGTOL	INT	6	7	3.55	21	21	1	0	0	126.2	121	54	50	8	31	106	0.61	.250NOR	INT	1	2	6.94	3	3	0	0	0	11.2	18	9	9	3	3	9	0.50	.360Minors	 	7	9	3.84	24	24	1	0	0	138.1	139	63	59	11	34	115	0.60	.260MLB	 	0	1	10.22	6	0	0	0	0	12.1	20	14	14	5	7	11	0.67	.364

Background Information:

Lambert was claimed off waivers from the Detroit Tigers in August 2008. Ironically, Lambert was DFA'ed from Detroit's roster to make room for the newly acquired Aubrey Huff. Lambert's first season of rookie ball doesn't count as a full season so he falls under six years of professional service. This was his first time clearing waivers and being outrighted so he should remain with the Orioles.

RHRP Bob McCrory

Age:

27

Draft:

Selected by Baltimore Orioles in 4th Round (104th overall) of 2003 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	W	L	ERA	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	GO/AO	AVGNOR	INT	0	3	3.88	50	0	0	0	5	62.2	66	28	27	6	24	43	1.75	.268MLB	 	0	0	17.18	7	0	0	0	0	7.1	17	19	14	3	10	4	2.00	.447

Background Information:

McCrory was added to the 40 man roster following the 2007 season. He pitched sparingly for the Orioles the past two years and has been unimpressive in all of his stints. In his latest stint in September, he injured his shoulder requiring surgery.

RHRP Jim Miller

Age:

28

Draft:

Selected by Colorado Rockies in 8th Round (230th overall) of 2004 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	W	L	ERA	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	GO/AO	AVGNOR	INT	4	4	2.64	54	0	0	0	17	64.2	64	20	19	3	19	59	0.60	.256

Background Information:

Miller was one of two players the Orioles received from Colorado for Rodrigo Lopez following the 2006 season. Miller made his major league debut with Baltimore in September 2008 and was battling for a spot in the bullpen in 2009 before suffering an injury. He was never called up in 2009, making the writing clear that he would be removed from the roster following the season.

RHP Alfredo Simon

Age:

28

Draft:

Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1999

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	W	L	ERA	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	GO/AO	AVGMLB	 	0	1	9.95	2	2	0	0	0	6.1	8	7	7	5	2	3	0.50	.308

Background Information:

Simon signed with the Orioles as a minor league free agent in September 2008 and was quickly called up to the main roster and impressed enough to earn a spot in the 2009 rotation, though he suffered an injury requiring Tommy John surgery in his second start, thus beginning the era of Brad Bergesen.

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Section Two: Departing/Exposed/Free Agent

Part One (a): Current Free Agents via 6YR Minor League Free Agency

Players who are Minor League Free Agents because they have played six or more seasons in the minor leagues.

INF Jolbert Cabrera

2010 Organization:

Age:

37

Draft:

Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Montreal Expos in 1990

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	OPSNOR	INT	.262	78	294	30	77	18	1	7	50	118	12	60	9	2	.298	.401	.699

Background Information:

Battled Chris Gomez and Robert Andino for the back-up short-stop role on the Orioles for the 2009 season.

RHRP Scott Chiasson

2010 Organization:

Age:

31

Draft:

Selected by Kansas City Royals in 5th Round (137th overall) of 1998 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	W	L	ERA	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	GO/AO	AVGTIG	MEX	4	2	2.61	54	0	0	0	34	58.2	43	17	17	4	22	49	1.57	.209NOR	INT	0	0	0.00	3	0	0	0	0	3.1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.75	.000Minors	 	4	2	2.47	57	0	0	0	34	62.0	43	17	17	4	22	52	1.51	.199

Background Information:

Chiasson joined the Orioles organization towards the end of the 2008 season with the understanding he would be promoted to the Orioles in September, but such events did not unfold. He spent most of 2009 back in the Mexican League, before signing with Norfolk and making three appearances. In total, he has made 13 appearances (14 innings total) over two seasons for Norfolk.

UTIL Justin Christian

2010 Organization:

Age:

29

Draft:

Signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Yankees in 2004

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	OPSNOR	INT	.270	88	356	54	96	18	5	3	25	133	20	51	26	3	.310	.374	.683

Background Information:

Christian made his major league debut for the Yankees in 2008 but was released after the season, signing with the Orioles after spending five seasons in the Yankees’ organization.

OF Ambiorix Concepcion

2010 Organization:

Age:

26

Draft:

Signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Mets in 2000

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	OPSBOW	EAS	.251	121	430	46	108	27	2	8	54	163	35	82	15	6	.309	.379	.688NOR	INT	.241	8	29	3	7	0	1	1	6	12	0	8	1	1	.241	.414	.655Minors	 	.251	129	459	49	115	27	3	9	60	175	35	90	16	7	.305	.381	.686

Background Information:

Concepcion joined the Orioles as a minor league free agent prior to 2009 out of the Mets organization.

1B Eric Crozier

2010 Organization:

Age:

31

Draft:

Selected by Cleveland Indians in 41st Round (1234th overall) of 2000 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	OPSBOW	EAS	.217	65	217	32	47	7	4	10	34	92	36	68	1	2	.323	.424	.747

Background Information:

Crozier was signed out of the independent league to fill the void left at Bowie by Brandon Snyder’s promotion to Norfolk.

RHP Fredy Deza

2010 Organization:

Age:

27

Draft:

Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Baltimore Orioles in 1999

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	W	L	ERA	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	GO/AO	AVGNOR	INT	2	1	5.14	5	1	0	0	1	14.0	16	10	8	2	8	5	0.57	.291BOW	EAS	6	7	3.79	31	7	0	0	0	78.1	69	36	33	12	32	51	1.02	.240Minors	 	8	8	4.00	36	8	0	0	1	92.1	85	46	41	14	40	56	0.93	.248

Background Information:

Deza was added to the Orioles’ 40-man roster prior to 2008 but was removed from the roster two days prior to the 2008 Rule 5 Draft.

OF Victor Diaz

2010 Organization:

Age:

28

Draft:

Selected by Los Angeles Dodgers in 37th Round (1107th overall) of 2000 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	OPSNOR	INT	.229	31	109	12	25	5	0	1	9	33	8	36	1	0	.294	.303	.597

Background Information:

Diaz was signed mid-season to help Norfolk after the promotions of Lou Montanez, Matt Wieters, Oscar Salazar, and Nolan Reimold.

C Adam Donachie

2010 Organization:

Age:

26

Draft:

Selected by Kansas City Royals in 2nd Round (47th overall) of 2002 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	OPSBOW	EAS	.215	88	275	25	59	19	0	5	33	93	45	79	0	3	.319	.338	.657

Background Information:

The Orioles acquired Donachie from the Phillies on December 7, 2006 for Alfredo Simon, both Rule 5 picks during the recent draft. Donachie didn’t break camp with the Orioles in 2007 and was returned to the Kansas City Royals. Donachie signed with the Orioles for the 2009 season after exploring minor league free agency for the first time.

INF Melvin Dorta

2010 Organization:

Age:

28

Draft:

Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Boston Red Sox in 1998

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	OPSBOW	EAS	.327	31	110	20	36	8	1	1	12	49	13	8	4	6	.392	.445	.837NOR	INT	.252	94	321	31	81	13	0	3	23	103	23	43	8	5	.301	.321	.622Minors	 	.271	125	431	51	117	21	1	4	35	152	36	51	12	11	.325	.353	.678

Background Information:

Dorta made his major league debut with Washington on July 21, 2006. Dorta signed with Baltimore out of the Pittsburgh organization for the 2009 season.

LHP Chris George

2010 Organization:

Age:

30

Draft:

Selected by Kansas City Royals in 1st Round (31st overall) of 1998 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	W	L	ERA	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	GO/AO	AVGPAW	INT	1	0	4.79	12	0	0	0	0	20.2	21	14	11	2	6	10	0.85	.269MEX	MEX	2	1	6.33	6	5	0	0	0	21.1	24	16	15	5	6	17	1.71	.279NOR	INT	1	1	1.86	5	5	0	0	0	29.0	27	6	6	2	3	19	0.97	.250Minors	 	4	2	4.06	23	10	0	0	0	71.0	72	36	32	9	15	46	1.09	.265

Background Information:

George started the year in the Boston organization before being dropped and signing with the Mexican League. George was signed for Norfolk on August 17th and made 5 starts, posting a WHIP of 1.02. Note that the BaseballCube stats for 2009 are wrong.

UTIL Robby Hammock

2010 Organization:

Age:

32

Draft:

Selected by Arizona Diamondbacks in 23rd Round (703rd overall) of 1998 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	OPSNOR	INT	.209	82	278	28	58	16	0	4	26	86	25	63	2	1	.282	.309	.592

Background Information:

After spending 10 seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, bouncing between the majors and minors, Hammock signed as a minor league free agent with the Orioles for the 2009 season. He had an out-clause that stated he needed to make the major league roster or he could declare free agency, but he elected not to use the clause.

C Billy Killian

2010 Organization:

Age:

23

Draft:

Selected by San Diego Padres in 3rd Round (72nd overall) of 2004 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	OPSFRE	CAR	.216	33	97	13	21	1	0	0	9	22	9	21	0	0	.280	.227	.507

OF Dave Krynzel

2010 Organization:

Age:

28

Draft:

Selected by Milwaukee Brewers in 1st Round (11th overall) of 2000 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	OPSBOW	EAS	.249	109	365	35	91	13	3	7	35	131	30	108	15	6	.313	.359	.671NOR	INT	.379	8	29	6	11	0	1	1	3	16	3	4	4	0	.438	.552	.989Minors	 	.259	117	394	41	102	13	4	8	38	147	33	112	19	6	.322	.373	.695

Background Information:

Krynzel spent parts of 2004 and 2005 in the majors with Milwaukee, before leaving as a minor league free agent following 2006 and joining Arizona for 2007 and 2008. He signed with Baltimore for the 2009 season.

RHP Andy Mitchell

2010 Organization:

Age:

31

Draft:

Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Baltimore Orioles in 2001

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	W	L	ERA	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	GO/AO	AVGNOR	INT	11	5	5.24	37	13	0	0	0	113.1	126	73	66	13	52	58	2.38	.288

Background Information:

Mitchell has been with the Orioles for 8 seasons (9 years) and has pitched at AAA for the last 5 years.

INF Donnie Murphy

2010 Organization:

Age:

27

Draft:

Selected by Kansas City Royals in 5th Round (138th overall) of 2002 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	OPSNOR	INT	.222	3	9	1	2	0	0	1	1	5	1	3	0	0	.300	.556	.856

Background Information:

Murphy signed as a minor league free agent prior to the 2009 season and was in competition for the back-up infielder position before MacPhail traded Hayden Penn for Robert Andino.

RHSP David Pauley

2010 Organization:

Age:

26

Draft:

Selected by San Diego Padres in 8th Round (240th overall) of 2001 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	W	L	ERA	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	GO/AO	AVGNOR	INT	9	12	4.37	27	26	1	0	0	152.1	171	87	74	15	45	108	1.38	.284

Background Information:

Pauley was acquired from the Red Sox for Randor Bierd prior to the 2009 season. He was outrighted to Norfolk after failing to make the major league club.

INF Brandon Pinckney

2010 Organization:

Age:

28

Draft:

Selected by Cleveland Indians in 12th Round (348th overall) of 2003 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	OPSBOW	EAS	.293	10	41	3	12	3	0	1	5	18	1	5	0	0	.302	.439	.741NOR	INT	.291	71	254	27	74	10	2	1	21	91	5	36	0	3	.309	.358	.667Minors	 	.292	81	295	30	86	13	2	2	26	109	6	41	0	3	.308	.369	.678

Background Information:

Pickney spent six years with the Indians before venturing into minor league free agency for the first time following 2008 and signing with the Orioles.

C Jose Reyes

2010 Organization:

Age:

26

Draft:

Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chicago Cubs in 1999

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

DNP (Unknown)

Background Information:

Reyes appeared in four games with the Cubs in 2006, going 1-for-5 with two RBIs. He missed all of 2008 after having bone chips removed from his elbow. He didn’t play in 2009 for currently unknown reasons.

LHRP Ryan Rodriguez

2010 Organization:

Age:

25

Draft:

Selected by Chicago White Sox in 4th Round (120th overall) of 2002

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	W	L	ERA	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	GO/AO	AVGFRE	CAR	1	0	0.00	14	0	0	0	4	15.0	9	0	0	0	4	15	1.25	.176BOW	EAS	1	2	7.16	26	2	0	0	1	44.0	59	36	35	4	23	28	2.33	.326Minors	 	2	2	5.34	40	2	0	0	5	59.0	68	36	35	4	27	43	2.02	.293

Background Information:

Rodriguez was selected from the Chicago White Sox organization during the AAA phase of the 2007 Rule V draft. Spent his first four professional seasons exclusively as a starter, but was moved to the bullpen during the 2007 season and spent it exclusively as a reliever in 2008.

2B/SS Carlos Rojas

2010 Organization:

Age:

26

Draft:

Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chicago Cubs in 2001

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	OPSNOR	INT	.179	74	223	18	40	5	1	0	13	47	18	30	2	3	.239	.211	.449BOW	EAS	.162	24	74	9	12	1	0	0	1	13	4	11	0	1	.215	.176	.391Minors	 	.175	98	297	27	52	6	1	0	14	60	22	41	2	4	.233	.202	.435

Background Information:

Joined the Orioles as a minor league free agent prior to the 2008 season after spending his entire career in the Cubs organization.

LHP Dan Smith

2010 Organization:

Age:

26

Draft:

Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Braves in 2003

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

DNP (Unknown)

Background Information:

Smith was cut by the Braves organization during the 2008 season and signed on with the Maryland Blue Crabs. He signed as a minor league free agent with Baltimore but never appeared in a game.

C Steve Torrealba

2010 Organization:

Age:

32

Draft:

Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Braves in 1995

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	OPSNOR	INT	.247	33	89	6	22	7	0	2	11	35	10	19	0	0	.330	.393	.723BOW	EAS	.242	26	62	6	15	2	0	3	13	26	21	10	0	0	.425	.419	.845Minors	 	.245	59	151	12	37	9	0	5	24	61	31	29	0	0	.374	.404	.778

Background Information:

Had a taste of the majors in Septembers of 2001 and 2002. He has two options remaining if he were to be added back to a 40 man roster.

RHRP Ross Wolf

2010 Organization:

Age:

27

Draft:

Selected by Florida Marlins in 18th Round (533rd overall) of 2002 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	W	L	ERA	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	GO/AO	AVGNOR	INT	4	2	3.95	47	0	0	0	1	82.0	70	38	36	5	33	73	1.55	.228

Background Information:

Testing the minor league free agent waters for the first time following the 2008 season, Wolf signed with the Orioles and competed for a spot in the bullpen for the 2009 season.

[Crazysilver03]

Section Two: Departing/Exposed/Free Agent Continued

Part One (b): Current Free Agents via Release or Non-Tender

Players who are Minor League Free Agents because they were released or non-tendered by the Orioles. I have included players that were released during the 2009 season but didn’t sign with someone after being released by the Orioles.

RHP Brad Hennessey

2010 Organization:

Age:

30

Draft:

Selected by San Francisco Giants in 1st Round (21st overall) of 2001 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

DNP (injury)

Background Information:

Signed as a minor league free agent after being released by the Giants following the 2008 season. He suffered an injury in the opening game of Spring Training 2009 and was released mid-season.

RHRP Ryan Keefer

2010 Organization:

Age:

28

Draft:

Selected by Baltimore Orioles in 13th Round (384th overall) of 2000 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	W	L	ERA	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	GO/AO	AVGBOW	EAS	0	1	7.36	18	3	0	0	0	25.2	27	22	21	3	29	22	0.43	.276

Background Information:

After missing 2007 with an injury, Keefer returned to the Orioles as a minor league free agent in 2008 and put up average numbers. In 2009, Keefer’s numbers were horrendous and he was released mid-season.

LHP John Parrish

2010 Organization:

Age:

32

Draft:

Selected by Baltimore Orioles in 25th Round (741st overall) of 1996 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

DNP (injury)

Background Information:

After playing in the Toronto organization in 2008, Parrish returned to the Orioles prior to the 2009 season on a minor league contract, but injured himself in Spring Training and was released mid-season.

Part One ©: Current Free Agents via 40-Man Roster Removal

Players who are Minor League Free Agents after being removed from the 40 man roster and meeting either the requirement of being out-righted before and thus able to declare free agency or having 6YRMiLBFA status.

OF Jeff Fiorentino

2010 Organization:

Age:

25

Draft:

Selected by Baltimore Orioles in 3rd Round (79th overall) of 2004

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	OPSBOW	EAS	.087	7	23	1	2	1	0	0	0	3	3	4	2	0	.192	.130	.323NOR	INT	.312	102	365	70	114	26	5	12	67	186	48	62	13	6	.387	.510	.896Minors	 	.299	109	388	71	116	27	5	12	67	189	51	66	15	6	.375	.487	.862MLB	 	.281	24	64	8	18	1	0	0	8	19	8	16	2	0	.351	.297	.648

Background Information:

After putting up abyssmal numbers in Bowie early in the season, Fio was moved to Norfolk where he was on fire most of the season, earning a promotion to Baltimore on September 1st, though the trades of Freddy Guzman and Joey Gathright, as well as the injuries to Reimold and Pie helped his cause. Fiorentino held his own in the majors and will likely seek out a team where he can compete for a bench spot in 2010.

LHP Rich Hill

2010 Organization:

Age:

30

Draft:

Selected by Chicago Cubs in 4th Round (112nd overall) of 2002 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	W	L	ERA	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	GO/AO	AVGMinors	 	1	2	1.65	4	4	0	0	0	16.1	6	3	3	1	9	17	1.13	.113MLB	 	3	3	7.80	14	13	0	0	0	57.2	68	53	50	7	40	46	0.68	.296

Background Information:

Hill was acquired for cash considerations from the Chicago Cubs prior to the 2009 season. The Cubs had no room on their roster to store the option-less Hill and hope he could contribute. The Orioles acquired him with the understanding that the player they would give up for him was based on his effectiveness. Hill missed most of Spring Training and spent four games in the minores rehabbing before coming up with a labrum tear mid-season.

C Guillermo Rodriguez

2010 Organization:

Age:

31

Draft:

Signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Francisco Giants in 1995

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	OPSBOW	EAS	.251	71	227	24	57	14	1	5	21	88	13	43	6	0	.293	.388	.680NOR	INT	.222	18	72	4	16	6	0	0	9	22	1	11	0	0	.233	.306	.538Minors	 	.244	89	299	28	73	20	1	5	30	110	14	54	6	0	.279	.368	.647MLB	 	.000	7	5	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	1	0	0	.286	.000	.286

Background Information:

Guillermo was called up from Norfolk on September 1st to serve as the 3rd catcher.

LHP Chris Waters

2010 Organization:

Age:

29

Draft:

Selected by Atlanta Braves in 5th Round (160th overall) of 2000 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	W	L	ERA	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	GO/AO	AVGNOR	INT	9	7	4.49	29	20	0	0	0	114.1	114	66	57	12	47	71	1.02	.259Minors	 	9	7	4.49	29	20	0	0	0	114.1	114	66	57	12	47	71	1.02	.259MLB	 	1	0	5.40	5	1	0	0	0	11.2	9	7	7	3	5	5	0.88	.205

Background Information:

Chris Waters was called up by Baltimore on August 5, 2008 to make his major league debut. Waters was optioned at the beginning of 2009 and appeared headed to the majors in August, before Brian Matusz was given the nod. He was called up in September to help out of the bullpen and make the last start of the year for Chris Tillman. He was DFA'ed on Nov 19th to make room for C Craig Tatum, who was claimed off waivers from the Reds.

Part Two: Free Agent Deductions

Free Agent Players whom were part of the 2009 organization but have decided to join a new organization for 2010.

Part Three: Waiver Wire Deductions

LHRP Sean Henn

2010 Organization:

Toronto Blue Jays

Age:

28

Draft:

Selected by New York Yankees in 26th Round (788th overall) of 2000 amateur entry draft

2009 Team(s) & Statistics:

Team	League	W	L	ERA	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	GO/AO	AVGMinors	 	1	1	2.33	28	0	0	0	6	38.2	37	18	10	3	16	45	0.76	.240MLB	 	0	3	7.53	20	0	0	0	0	14.1	15	12	12	2	12	15	0.80	.273

Background Information:

Henn was acquired for cash considerations from the Minnesota Twins at the beginning of September. The Orioles tried to pass him through waivers on October 29, but he was claimed.

Part Four: Trade Deductions

These are the players that left the organization as part of a trade.

Part Five(a): Rule 5 Deductions

These are players that were selected out of the Orioles organization in the 2009 Rule 5 Draft.

[QBsILLEST1]

Here is the most up to date of Version 1.0, so to speak.

Within the next couple days, the Orioles should begin announcing their first round of cuts from the 40 man roster, but until then, all I can provide are minor league free agents.

Any idea what Hennesey and Parrish's injuries were?

[Crazysilver03]

Any idea what Hennesey and Parrish's injuries were?

I can't find more up to date articles but here is one from ST:

Baltimore Orioles

Hennessey, thought to be an early favorite for one of three vacant rotation slots, has been sidelined with a sore right elbow. And Parrish, who has starting experience, has been nursing an irritated left shoulder. Both pitchers have had cortisone shots, and Trembley indicated that neither has rebounded as well as expected.

[Crazysilver03]

So today is the first update to the thread.

I had to split the OP into 3 posts, instead of 2, as including more information on the players is taking up a lot of space.

Today, we saw Sean Henn lost on waivers to the Toronto Blue Jays, as well as Jim Miller, Jeff Fiorentino, Chris Lambert, and Guillermo Rodriguez outrighted from the 40 man roster. Neither Lambert nor Miller meet the requirements for minor league free agency so they should remain in the Orioles organization for 2010. Fiorentino and Rodriguez do meet the requirements for minor league free agency so they should test the waters.

[bmor34]

Baseball America transactions included this one in October:

Baltimore Orioles

Signed: RHP Josh Perrault (re-signed)

[Crazysilver03]

Updated to reflect Bob McCrory being retained by the organization, while Hill and Simon will be minor league free agents.

[Crazysilver03]

The post is updated to reflect that Scott Moore has re-signed with the Orioles on a minor league deal and Alfredo Simon accepted his outright assignment to Norfolk and will not become a free agent.

[AZRon]

Any idea what Hennesey and Parrish's injuries were?

I do not know the results

[Crazysilver03]

Updated to reflect Gabino being claimed off waivers.

[NCSUFreak2006]

There's not been a list posted yet to Baseball America, however I did find a list on a pretty reliable source, MLB.com. The Orioles minor league free agents shake out pretty much how I expected, except for the addition of McCrory and Simon. Check it out:

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/minorleagues/y2009/free_agents.jsp

[Crazysilver03]

There is also a pretty reliable list posted at the top of the forum:

Official 2009-2010 Minor League Offseason Thread

Neither Simon nor McCrory are free agents. And it is missing Guillermo Rodriguez, Rich Hill, and Jeffery Fiorentino.

[WannabeGM]

I wouldn't mind seeing the O's pick up a few the following guys:

Nate Spears

Wes Bankston

Josh Barfield

Rich Rundles

Ryan Harvey

Reggie Abercrombie

Chris Lubanski

Hector Luna

Erick Threets

Jerome Williams

Gary Majewski

Dallas McPherson

Kevin Howard

I miss anyone of interest?

[NCSUFreak2006]

Some pitchers I would perhaps take a flier on would be:

Ryan Speier

Virgil Vasquez

Osiris Matos

Ryan Sadowski

Randy Messenger

Winston Abreu (former Oriole who puts up staggering AAA numbers, maybe worth another try to succeed out of the pen)

Of course none of these should be any more than minor league depth signings, but guys who could potentially help the big league club at some point. Also, Arizona outfielder Trent Oeltjen would be great to have at AAA if injuries were to strike the big league club.