A franchise that has seen more than its share of greatness, the Baltimore Orioles have featured such Hall Of Famers as Frank Robinson, Jim Palmer, Cal Ripken, Eddie Murray, Rafael Palmiero and Brooks Robinson. Playing in one of the most beautiful ballparks in baseball, the Orioles are seeing a resurgance after a few down years, with the signing of Javy Lopez, Miguel Tejada, Sidney Ponson and the return of Rafael Palmiero.
New York Yankees righthander Mike Mussina announced yesterday that he is retiring from baseball after 18 major-league seasons. Mussina, 39, played eight seasons with the Yankees after playing 10 years for the Baltimore Orioles. He has a career record of 270-153 with a 3.68 ERA, and is expected receive consideration for the Hall of Fame when he becomes eligible.
Publ.Date : Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:35:02 GMTRight-handed pitcher Mike Mussina, who collected his first 20-victory season last year in his 18th major-league season, has retired.Mussina, 39, amassed a 270-153 record over a career that began with the Baltimore Orioles in 1991. He pitched for the Orioles for 10 seasons and the last eight for the New York Yankees before announcing Thursday he was retiring.He was 20-9 in 2008 with a 3.37 earned ...
Publ.Date : Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:03:20 GMTAfter 18 years spent between the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees, the most successful athlete in Montoursville's history is on his way home.
Publ.Date : Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:40:04 GMTRight fielder Nick Markakis told The Sun that he doesn't care how long the contract-extension process takes.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:48:57 GMTNew York Yankees righthander Mike Mussina will retire after 18 major-league seasons, according to a report by Fox Sports yesterday. The 39-year-old, who is coming off the first 20-win season of his career, filed for free agency earlier this month, but it widely was speculated he would call it quits. Mussina spent eight seasons with the Yankees after playing 10 years for the Baltimore Orioles. He ...
Publ.Date : Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:38:42 GMT
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Before the current incarnation of the Orioles franchise, there were two earlier Baltimore major league teams. In 1901 and 1902, the Baltimore Orioles existed before moving to New York to become the Yankees in 1903. In 1914 and 1915, the Baltimore Terrapins were a team in the Federal League.
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