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The Orioles drafted outfielder Nick Markakis with the seventh overall pick in the 2003 amateur draft. He made his major league debut in 2006 and set an Orioles rookie record for highest batting average (among players with at least 502 plate appearances) by hitting .291. Markakis started out slow in his first season, hitting .182 in April and .258 in May, but then he turned it on, hitting .311 with 14 homers and 41 RBIs after the All-Star break. Overall, Markakis finished with 16 homers and 62 RBIs, finishing sixth in the American League Rookie of the Year voting. In 2007, Markakis led the Orioles in batting average (.300), home runs (23), RBIs (112) and at-bats (637). He also stole 18 bases...
The Orioles drafted outfielder Nick Markakis with the seventh overall pick in the 2003 amateur draft. He made his major league debut in 2006 and set an Orioles rookie record for highest batting average (among players with at least 502 plate appearances) by hitting .291. Markakis started out slow in his first season, hitting .182 in April and .258 in May, but then he turned it on, hitting .311 with 14 homers and 41 RBIs after the All-Star break. Overall, Markakis finished with 16 homers and 62 RBIs, finishing sixth in the American League Rookie of the Year voting. In 2007, Markakis led the Orioles in batting average (.300), home runs (23), RBIs (112) and at-bats (637). He also stole 18 bases as the club's everyday right fielder. His RBI total was eighth-best in the AL. Markakis was born on Nov. 17, 1983, in Glen Cove, N.Y. He attended Young Harris Junior College (Ga.), hitting .439 in 2003. Markakis also pitched at Young Harris, going 12-0 with a 1.68 ERA while leading all junior college pitchers with 160 strikeouts. Markakis was named Baseball America's second-best junior college prospect behind future Orioles teammate Adam Loewen. Markakis graduated from Woodstock High School in Ga. The Cincinnati Reds drafted him in 2001 and 2002, but he didn't sign. Markakis is of Greek descent and played for the Greek Olympic team during the 2004 games.
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On Roberts, hope but no progress
As spring training approaches, the Orioles and Brian Roberts have moved no closer to a contract extension, but the second baseman's agent believes there is still a chance.
"We certainly haven't made any progress recently, but neither side has closed...Tags: Trials, Arbitration, Brian Roberts, Dining and Drinking, American League
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O's, Roberts no closer on extension
As spring training approaches, the Orioles and Brian Roberts have moved no closer to a contract extension, but the second baseman's agent believes there is still a chance.
"We certainly haven't made any progress recently, but neither side has closed...Tags: Trials, Arbitration, Brian Roberts, Dining and Drinking, American League
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Mora will play for Venezuela in World Baseball Classic
Orioles third baseman Melvin Mora has filed the necessary paper work and will play for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, which starts in March.
Mora, who had a strong bounce back season last year, hitting .285 with 23 homers and 104 RBIs, was...Tags: Melvin Mora, Miguel Cabrera, Major League Baseball, Brian Roberts
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Hendrickson signing shouldn't cause O's fans to reach height of frustration
When this offseason began, just about everyone in Birdland was hoping and praying for the Orioles to get the big guy, which is why the signing this week of former NBA forward Mark Hendrickson has been viewed in certain quarters as some kind of cruel joke....Tags: Cesar Izturis, Pat Burrell, National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees
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O's Mora commits to play in World Baseball Classic
Orioles third baseman Melvin Mora has filed the necessary paperwork and will play for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, which starts in March. Mora, who had a strong bounce-back season last year, hitting .285 with 23 homers and 104 RBIs, was...Tags: Los Angeles Dodgers, Brian Roberts, Medicine, Boston Red Sox, Melvin Mora
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Merry Tex-mas: Failing in bid is true gift for O's
Before you let Mark Teixeira's departure to the Yankees completely ruin your Christmas, Hanukkah and/or Kwanzaa (and before you invoke "evil," "hate" or "damn" once too often during this holy season), try to keep Andy MacPhail's words in mind. "We sort...Tags: Holidays, Christmas, Miguel Tejada, Boston Red Sox, Religious Festivals
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Family first: Markakis says no to U.S.
Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis has turned down an invitation to play for the United States in the coming World Baseball Classic because of family concerns. Markakis, 25, was offered a spot on the U.S. team this week by former Oriole Bill Ripken, who...Tags: Derek Jeter, Mark Derosa, Melvin Mora, John Lackey, Major League Baseball
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Markakis turns down offer to play in World Baseball Classic
Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis has turned down an invitation to play for the United States in the coming World Baseball Classic because of family concerns. Markakis, 25, was offered a spot on the U.S. team this week by former Oriole Bill Ripken, who... -
What they're saying about Mark Teixeira
Baltimoresun.com staffHere's a look at recent media coverage of the pursuit of free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira: Dec. 18 • SI.com's John Heyman looks at the chances of the five teams in the Teixeira sweepstakes to sign the free-agent slugger. 1. Red Sox. Boston...Tags: Erick Aybar, A.J. Burnett, Manny Ramirez, American League, Boston Red Sox
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Orioles, Cabrera part ways
The Daniel Cabrera era in Baltimore is over.
The Orioles have decided not to offer the arbitration-eligible starter a contract for 2009, and he's a free agent after nearly 10 years with the organization, club president Andy MacPhail said.
The Orioles...Tags: Chad Moeller, Trials, Arbitration, Dining and Drinking, American League
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Cabrera's time up
The Daniel Cabrera era in Baltimore is over.
The Orioles have decided not to offer the arbitration-eligible starter a contract for 2009, and he's a free agent after nearly 10 years with the organization, club president Andy MacPhail said.
The Orioles...Tags: Chad Moeller, Trials, Arbitration, Dining and Drinking, American League
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Can the Orioles have a successful offseason without signing Mark Teixeira?
Focus on long term By Childs Walker Success for the Orioles isn't about big wins in the short term. It can't be because they're probably two or three years from translating off-field acumen into substantial on-field improvements. That's why we can't...
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