O's Injury Report

[Chelle]

Hayden Penn (appendectomy) has been cleared by doctors to begin baseball activities.
Penn will work out with the Orioles' extended spring training group in Florida before likely heading back to the minors.

[Chelle]

Chris Gomez (hand) has reportedly begun to swing a bat.
Gomez said Tuesday that he expects to return from the disabled list in about two weeks.

[JohnGelnarFan]

Who will go down when Gomez comes back? I hope it's not Fahey.

[Chelle]

I know that when Gibby comes off the DL they are looking to send a pitcher down (CHEN! CHEN!). We've got a big problem in the next few weeks in that we've got Gomez, Penn and Newhan coming back so we've got a few people that are going to have to go.

My guess? Rogers will go first (on the return of Gomez). Depending on how Loewen pitches he might get sent down on the return of Penn...but that's debatable (otherwise...maybe one of the pen guys). On Newhan's return...if EVER...Fehey would go down. But that would be probably after the trade deadline...so all this could be changed.

[Chelle]

Infielder Chris Gomez has been swinging a fungo bat since Tuesday to test his left hand, which he broke May 10. He'll continue the drill for a week, then spend another week hitting off a tee.

"That will put me at six weeks and I'll be able to do all baseball stuff, ground balls, hitting off pitching," he said.

Asked if he will be ready to come off the 60-day disabled list when eligible, Gomez said, "No doubt."

[Chelle]

Manager Sam Perlozzo said he's unsure whether Jay Gibbons will be ready to come off the disabled list Sunday, "but I'd think he's going to be very, very close."

Perlozzo might stay with 13 pitchers after Gibbons returns until the interleague series against the New York Mets that begins June 16, when he'd want an extra hitter. ...

[JohnGelnarFan]

Chen might go and Loewen needs more seasoning. When Newhan comes back,he deserves some playing time. I hope that Fahey doesn't have to go but the numbers and positions might not leave the O's a choice. I'm sure Rogers would go first.
Looks like it will be quite awhile before these decisions will have to be made.





I know that when Gibby comes off the DL they are looking to send a pitcher down (CHEN! CHEN!). We've got a big problem in the next few weeks in that we've got Gomez, Penn and Newhan coming back so we've got a few people that are going to have to go.

My guess? Rogers will go first (on the return of Gomez). Depending on how Loewen pitches he might get sent down on the return of Penn...but that's debatable (otherwise...maybe one of the pen guys). On Newhan's return...if EVER...Fehey would go down. But that would be probably after the trade deadline...so all this could be changed.

[Chelle]

Mora left the game tonight with a stained left shoulder.

[JohnGelnarFan]

That's not good. Who's the backup third baseman? Ed Rogers or Fahey? I doubt Conine plays there any more.

[Chelle]

Conine plays 1B for Millar when Millar is tired from eating. Fehey played 3B today and did a pretty good job. He made some great catches. Not bad for the kid.

[JohnGelnarFan]

I'll bet Bruce Chen is "Injured" by tomorrow's game. Poor Kevin Millar doesn't stand a chance with you! :laugh

[Jake83]

Why is Chen still in the rotation amazes me

[Chelle]

I'll bet Bruce Chen is "Injured" by tomorrow's game. Poor Kevin Millar doesn't stand a chance with you! :laugh

Actually, I'm warming on Millar. I've notice (when the games are on T.V.) that he's always one of the first out of the dugout to congrats his teammates (playing or not) and he's been doing better hitting as of late.

He had a few good plays in the field. I wonder if it just took him a bit to heat up. I no longer lump him in the Matos/Conine crew. He's not my favorite but I'd rather see him play at 1B every day then see Conine ever take the field again.

[Chelle]

Why is Chen still in the rotation amazes me

Why Chen hasn't been taken out back behind the bus and beaten by his teammates amazes me.

[JohnGelnarFan]

I expected to see his name in the transaction column today but nothing yet. I wonder if they're looking at the waiver wire for anyone who might help. I noticed that Sunny Kim can veto his demotion by the Rockies and become a free agent. He couldn't do worse than Chen. Maybe we could pry Rick Bauer away from the Rangers!

[JohnGelnarFan]

Millar might just buy you a Boog's Barbeque sandwich!




Actually, I'm warming on Millar. I've notice (when the games are on T.V.) that he's always one of the first out of the dugout to congrats his teammates (playing or not) and he's been doing better hitting as of late.

He had a few good plays in the field. I wonder if it just took him a bit to heat up. I no longer lump him in the Matos/Conine crew. He's not my favorite but I'd rather see him play at 1B every day then see Conine ever take the field again.

[Chelle]

I expected to see his name in the transaction column today but nothing yet. I wonder if they're looking at the waiver wire for anyone who might help. I noticed that Sunny Kim can veto his demotion by the Rockies and become a free agent. He couldn't do worse than Chen. Maybe we could pry Rick Bauer away from the Rangers!

Hey, I was thinking of running by the local high schools and checking out their pitchers. Anything would be better then Chen.

[Chelle]

Millar might just buy you a Boog's Barbeque sandwich!

Tonight while I was waiting for the game to start (in between World Cup and baseball....I love this time of year)...they had an Orioles All Acess show on. Millar was hysterical. He was having such a good time with the fans. It was the coverage from fan photo day on the Sunday before the Yankee's game. He made a point of talking to every fan in the line and taking a photo with them. He got MAD respect from me for that.

Also, B-Rob took time to go down the whole line.

The fans waited (I know cause many were my friends) several hours to be the first 5,000 in to get their picture taken. So, when the players skip over them to hurry to the end. They are really upset.

Miggy came out and skipped down the line and only took a few photos. Again, typical of "big star ego".

Millar is rapidly earning respect points.

[Chelle]

Melvin Mora, who left Friday's game with a strained right shoulder, is starting at third base and batting third on Saturday.

[Chelle]

Jay Gibbons (hip, knee) is reportedly expected to return from the disabled list Sunday.

[Chelle]

Well, Melvin's had a good game so far...but it looks like from his last swing that he may have reinjured himself. Sammy came out to check him out. He took some practice swings and then struck out.

Let's see if he comes back in at defense or if Sammy sits him.

[JohnGelnarFan]

I'm surprised that Chen hasn't been moved or put on the D.L. with some kind of arm problem. A few more bad appearances and they'll have to do something. I actually don't dislike him but the business of baseball doesn't allow a totally unproductive player to keep a roster spot. Maybe they're waiting for Penn to be Ok'd for service.

[Chelle]

Jay Gibbons (hip, knee) is expected to be activated from the disabled list on Monday.
"The main reason is he's not 100 percent, and [the Twins] have [Francisco] Liriano going," manager Sam Perlozzo said. Ed Rogers is expected to be sent down when Gibbons is activated.

Bad call sending a bench player down when we're carrying an extra pitcher. I know Sammy doesn't want to put Chen on waivers (like some idiot team is really going to pick him up)...but we've got to get rid of one of these extra pitchers.

[Chelle]

Even though Jay Gibbons' return from the disabled list is almost a certainty on Monday, the Orioles still haven't decided whose roster spot the outfielder will take. The logical solution seems to be a pitcher, most likely a long reliever.

Manager Sam Perlozzo hinted on Sunday that southpaws Bruce Chen and John Halama, who have both started at least one game this season, may be two leading candidates.

[Chelle]

The Orioles are reportedly considering releasing John Halama once Jay Gibbons (hip, knee) is ready to return from the disabled list.
The most obvious choice for release at this point might be Bruce Chen, but manager Sam Perlozzo said Sunday that Chen's job is secure.

[JohnGelnarFan]

Chen's one inning of scoreless relief might have saved him.Halama has been getting bombed lately and his recent history has been filled with releases.

[Chelle]

Sadly, he stays.

Gibbons was activated today.

Orioles optioned infielder Ed Rogers to Triple-A Ottawa.
Rogers went 0-for-3 in his latest stint with the Orioles. That the infielder is getting sent down means John Halama will keep his roster spot for now.

[JohnGelnarFan]

Ed Rogers must feel like a yo-yo. He might be another Manny Alexander,who was the AAA shortstop when Cal was playing. There have been a few others like him in the O's past.

[Chelle]

Yeah. I guess they just didn't want to outright release Halama. (Which was the other choice). Ah well. It's coming because we have a bunch of others coming back.

[JohnGelnarFan]

Halama won't be here long.He might get one more chance. He and Chen can't have anymore bad outings in the upcoming games.......Millar gets another hit! He must be over .250 now. :gt

[Chelle]

He ran like the wind! Way to advance the runners. I'm turning into a Millar fan.

[Chelle]

On the mend: Chris Gomez is halfway into his 60-day stay on the disabled list, and Perlozzo said he's healing quicker than expected. The utilityman broke his hand on May 10 and is already swinging a bat.

"He's gonna be cleared in about a week to start hitting off a tee," Perlozzo said. "Problem with him [is] he's on the 60-day and he doesn't come off until the [12th] of July. So he's going to beat his 60 days."

[JohnGelnarFan]

I think Fahey is giving the O's more than Gomez did. He's not a bad utility player but we can't keep them both. Would you send Fahey down when Gomez comes back?

[Chelle]

"As long as Brandon is out in left field and in the lineup doing OK, then we can drop everybody. I kind of like the looks of that," Perlozzo said. "If Brandon's in there and he continues to do well, I think it's a good move. If he's not or there's a left-hander, we can move it back up."

Who cares if there is a left-hander????

Sammy is stuck on that lefty thing.

[JohnGelnarFan]

Fahey looks pretty good in left but he's not the answer out there. He's a nice backup in a few spots but we need a legitimate leftfielder with some punch. Maybe they'll deal for one before the deadline. We don't need an old guy for one season either. Reggie Sanders is always available if that's what you want.

[Chelle]

I don't see Peter dealing for anything. Who knows. He's to much a creature of his own hype. Plus...we have no money and not really a lot to trade. Unless we can convince someone that Chen is really a good deal (you think anyone will buy it?)

[JohnGelnarFan]

The only team that seems to believe that is ours! I think you're right though. Who do we have to offer that's not one of our prize young guys.
Hey Chelle,where are the other 3 in our 5 person group?

[Chelle]

I don't know....it's like there are 5 O's fans on this forum and I feel like you and I are the only two that consistantly post. :(

No love for the O's.

[JohnGelnarFan]

Maybe they were all glued to their TV screens. They're out there somewhere. Time to watch Chick Hernandez on the wrapup show. I coached him in summer league baseball when he was a kid.He was a few years behind me at our high school. He was just Carlos then. What kind of a name is Chick??

[Chelle]

Maybe he's trying to get in on the whole "bird" theme?

The Orioles released 1B Alejandro Freire.
Signed to a minor league contract after hitting .246/.319/.338 with the Orioles last season, Freire had been playing at Triple-A Ottawa. :waving

[Chelle]

Jay Gibbons said Monday that his knee felt "a little weak" in his first game back from the disabled list.
Gibbons is expected to play right field Tuesday after serving as the Orioles' designated hitter Monday. "I don't know if I'm going to feel it the rest of the year," Gibbons said. "I don't know if I'm going to feel it for a month. Things happen. I don't think it's going to be a big issue, but we'll see."

[Chelle]

Jay played 3 innings and then was pulled from tonights game. :eek: Guess he wasn't ready.

[Chelle]

Jay Gibbons will go back on the disabled list Wednesday after aggravating his right knee during Tuesday's game.
"You can't play at 70 percent, and I'm getting to learn that," Gibbons said. "I've played hurt a lot before in the past, but if you can't run and you can't cut, it states the obvious. I really need to get this thing better. I injured it trying to tag up. It just kind of totally went out on me, and then it was just done." Jeff Conine and Brandon Fahey will resume getting extra at-bats while Gibbons is out.

[JohnGelnarFan]

Don't forget Matos,Chelle! :rolleyes: Who's replacing Gibbons on the roster? I saw that Tony Batista was designated for assignment by the Twins yesterday but we might as well stick with kids from our own system.

[Chelle]

After tonights bonehead play? I could never forget Matos. He needs to be shipped out of B-more ASAP.

First, he looked like Charlie Brown looking up and around for a ball that almost hit him in the head.

Second, anyone who this far into the season is still under the Mendoza line really needs to be kicked from the team (please let me kick him! please???)

Argh! Matos....:grouchy

[Chelle]

Rogers will likely be with the team for the foreseeable future, because Gibbons is likely out another three weeks and the Orioles need some extra position players to finish out their schedule in Interleague Play. Baltimore heads to New York's Shea Stadium next, where fresh legs will help the team more than an emergency catcher.

That's why Rogers was tabbed instead of Raul Chavez, who may rejoin the parent club sometime in late June. The Orioles are currently playing with a 13-man pitching staff, which Perlozzo said will likely change in the next few days.

[JohnGelnarFan]

Matos might be changing your mind like Millar is doing. :crazy He's UP to .198 with his 2-3 performance. Are you sure that he's the one that should go? If Perlozzo cuts back the pitching staff,I think it will be Halama.

[Chelle]

Do I think Matos should go....yes. But, when the time comes I think Sam will get rid of Halama. Especially since we're going into an interleague marathon with the NL. We need bench players.

[JohnGelnarFan]

I agree. Matos has good games ocassionally and is a 5 tool player. I've seen all 5 at one time or another. He got a hit,he hit a homer,he ran with speed,he made a catch and then made a throw.
Halama appears to have lost everything needed to be a major league pitcher.

[Chelle]

Newhan will eventually go out on a rehab assignment in the Minor Leagues, which could take two weeks or more. It's like a midseason Spring Training, necessitated by all the time he's spent on the pine. The Orioles don't expect Newhan back until after the All-Star break or the end of July. Until then, Fahey and Rogers will get some run in the outfield.

[Chelle]

Mora looks like he's going to be out....WIllis threw at his knee....$*#()*

[Chelle]

Melvin Mora is day-to-day with a bruised left knee after being hit by a Dontrelle Willis pitch on Tuesday.
It was the left knee again, but it wasn't Sunday's injury causing him more trouble. If Mora can't play on Tuesday, Ed Rogers could start at third base. J

[Chelle]

Hayden Penn (appendectomy) could begin throwing from a mound as soon as this weekend.
Penn is rehabbing at the Orioles' minor league complex in Florida and may head back to the minors even when he's recovered.

[Chelle]

10331

This looked so bad last night...

[Chelle]

Looks like Mora is in the lineup for tonight....that is dedication.

[Chelle]

Chris Gomez, who suffered a broken bone in his left hand on May 10, has been cleared to take live batting practice on Friday.
Gomez probably would have been ready to return right about now had the Orioles let him. However, the decision was made when he was hurt to put him on the 60-day disabled list. As a result, he won't be activated until after the All-Star break.

[JohnGelnarFan]

Gomez is a reliable utility man. He's more of a late inning defensive replacement or pinch hitter.There isn't much opportunity for him to play in the infield with our every day 2B,SS and 3B. He might get a few starts at first base,if they keep Conine in the outfield. He's good insurance in case of an injury.

[Chelle]

Manager Sam Perlozzo said pitchers Hayden Penn , Tim Byrdak and Ryan Keefer are expected to join Single-A Aberdeen "pretty soon," with Penn possibly ready for a rehabilitation start around July 9.

After his rehab start, the Orioles likely will put Penn at AAA Ottawa initially, the manager added.

[Chelle]

Orioles reliever John Parrish most likely will miss the entire 2006 season after undergoing another surgical procedure on his left elbow. Executive vice president Jim Duquette confirmed that Parrish, trying to return from ligament-reconstruction surgery, had bone spurs and sutures removed from his left elbow that were causing discomfort. "We expect him to be out the rest of the year," Duquette said

[Chelle]

Javy Lopez is unavailable for Saturday's game due to a stiff neck.
He was only going to be used as a pinch-hitter anyway. The Orioles don't trust Lopez at first base and they wanted Ramon Hernandez to catch all three games this weekend.

[JohnGelnarFan]

Luckily,Conine,Roberts and Markakis have been scorching the ball lately and will help to offset the loss of Lopez this weekend. Markakis has had two 4 hit games this week and Conine has hit near .500 in his last 25 at bats. He's been robbed of a few hits as well.


Javy Lopez is unavailable for Saturday's game due to a stiff neck.
He was only going to be used as a pinch-hitter anyway. The Orioles don't trust Lopez at first base and they wanted Ramon Hernandez to catch all three games this weekend.

[Chelle]

Glad to see "sad sam" is finally using Markakis with the lefties.

[Chelle]

Javy Lopez has missed back-to-back games due to a pinched nerve in his neck.
The Orioles haven't needed Lopez this weekend since they are playing in Atlanta and don't have the option of using a designated hitter. He isn't expected to to be available for Sunday's game either.

[Chelle]

Patterson sits: Corey Patterson was out of the lineup for Sunday's game after fouling a ball off his right foot during Saturday's game, but he is not expected to miss any extended period of time.

Patterson has been keeping the tender foot iced and will undergo X-rays as a precautionary measure. However, the Baltimore outfielder does not expect to be out of the lineup for more than a day or two.

"I think I'll be OK, it just got me in a good spot last night," Patterson said. "I've done it before actually in the same spot and with the same result. It just needs to be treated and iced."

[JohnGelnarFan]

Thanks for the updates Chelle. It's nice to have you back! :clapping

[Chelle]

LOL...I live to post O's news :)

[Chelle]

Corey Patterson didn't start Sunday after fouling a ball off his foot Saturday night.
Precautionary X-rays are expected to be taken, but it should be fine to have Patterson active next week.

[JohnGelnarFan]

That means Luis has a few days to take his old job back in center field. Remember what happened to Wally Pipp? He got injured and a young Lou Gehrig filled in.....for 2130 games. Lou - Luis......That's got to be more than coincidence. I'll have to research this a little more. :lookitup

[Chelle]

LOL...

Matos would be so happy to be compared to Gehrig.

[Chelle]

X-rays performed Sunday on Corey Patterson's sore right foot show just a bruise.
Patterson missed Sunday's game after he fouled a ball off his foot. He could return to the starting lineup on Monday.

[JohnGelnarFan]

Maybe if he drives in 140 runs in the second half,he will. That would give him .....145 :ughh



LOL...

Matos would be so happy to be compared to Gehrig.

[Erik Bedard]

Maybe if he drives in 140 runs in the second half,he will. That would give him .....145 :ughh

That's why he's....

Luis Bleeping Matos!

Heck, he's probably happy to be compared to the original "Guy with "Bleeping" in between his first and last names".

[JohnGelnarFan]

Maybe you're right MSM. I'm still rooting for him to contribute like a seasoned veteran should in the second half. He did a great "Bleeping" job of cheering the team on from his seat on the bench tonight! :laugh He's going to make a good coach one day!
I wonder who that original "Bleeping" guy was?? :lookitup

[Chelle]

Javy Lopez went 1-for-3 with a walk Tuesday in his first start since June 29.
Lopez has been limited by a pinched nerve in his neck.

Someone tell me when Javy hasn't been bothered by his back or his neck?

[Chelle]

Ramon Hernandez is getting Tuesday off after fouling a ball off his foot during Monday's game.
Javy Lopez is doing the catching against the White Sox today.

[Chelle]

Chris Gomez (hand) began a minor league rehab assignment Monday at Single-A.
Gomez went 1-for-3 while playing five innings at third base, and is expected to move up to Double-A Tuesday. He is eligible to return from the disabled list immediately after the All-Star break and should be ready to do so.

But with someone like Fahey...do we really want Chris back?

[Erik Bedard]

I wonder who that original "Bleeping" guy was?? :lookitup

You seriously don't know??

Well, I'm not going to tell you. :evil

[Chelle]

Hayden Penn (appendectomy) threw a 50-pitch simulated game Monday and reported no problems.
Penn is expected to make a minor league rehab start on Sunday.

[Chelle]

Buck Martinez just reported something about Markakis being airlifted to the hospital? I'll see what I can find.

[Chelle]

With Nick Markakis playing well in right field, the Orioles may use Jay Gibbons (knee) at designated hitter once he returns from the disabled list.
"I guess a lot of it is going to depend on how well Jay is," manager Sam Perlozzo said. "I don't know how healthy he is going to be when he comes back."

This was obviously pre-Nicky airlift.

[Chelle]

Ok, Nicky showed up with swollen calf. They sent him to the hospital to make sure it wasn't a blood clot.

[Chelle]

Nick Markakis was out of the lineup Wednesday after he was sent to the hospital to have precautionary tests taken on a sore spot on his calf.
Markakis was being tested to rule out any major problems. Luis Matos is filling in for him.

[Chelle]

Tim Byrdak (elbow) will throw a simulated game at Double-A Bowie on Sunday.
Byrdak had bone chips removed from his elbow in late April. He is still at least a month from possibly rejoining the Orioles' bullpen.

[Chelle]

Orioles' manager Sam Perlozzo thinks that Jay Gibbons (knee) will be able to return to the team in two weeks.
Gibbons will begin taking fielding and batting practice this week and will likely need at least a couple minor league rehab games before being activated from the disabled list.

[Chelle]

Chris Gomez (hand) is expected to come off the disabled list Thursday.
To make room for Gomez on the roster the Orioles are sending Ed Rogers to Triple-A again. Gomez doesn't figure to have much playing time as long as Miguel Tejada, Brian Roberts and Melvin Mora remain healthy.

[JohnGelnarFan]

The Injuries have hurt very badly this year. Tim Byrdak and John Parrish would have helped our miserable pitching staff this year. Gibbons,Gomez and Newhan will be welcome but probably spend the second half getting ready for 2007.

[Chelle]

Yeah...we wouldn't spend so much time wincing from the pain of R-Lo and *gasp* have Ortiz in black and Orange.

[JohnGelnarFan]

I think this is Russ Ortiz last stop in the major leagues. Next year he'll be playing for the San Diego Surf Dawgs.

[Chelle]

Please...the Surf Dawgs are picky now....

[JohnGelnarFan]

They could use him. I just looked up their team stats and the staff ERA is 6.19 I also looked up Canseco's stats for Long Beach and he's 1-10 with 8 K's!

[Chelle]

ATTN FLANNY!

http://www.sportsmanagementworldwide.com/coursedescription_baseballgm.asp

[Chelle]

Javy Lopez is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game with lower back stiffness.
He's day-to-day. The Orioles have Jeff Conine starting at DH tonight.

[Chelle]

Newhan in town -- but not for long: Outfielder David Newhan was back in Baltimore on Monday for a doctor's appointment, but he will be returning to his home in California soon.

Newhan, who fractured his right fibula sliding into second base on an attempted steal in mid-April, said he is feeling good.

"I'm happy with the way it's progressing," Newhan said. "The next step now is kind of pushing things, getting a little more aggressive with things."

Newhan said he's focused on trying to get back to 100 percent and does not yet know when or where his rehabilitation assignment will be.

"The plans are to kind of go back home and continue treatment and therapy with the people I was working with out in San Diego a couple more weeks," he said. "Then I'll come out here and hopefully at that point maybe we can be talking about a rehab assignment."

http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060717&content_id=1561244&vkey=news_bal&fext=.jsp&c_id=bal

[Chelle]

In his first rehab outing for Single-A Aberdeen, reliever Tim Byrdak (elbow) allowed one run and two hits and struck out three in an inning of work.

[JohnGelnarFan]

I liked what I saw of Byrdak when he was here. If I remember correctly,he walked too many but seemed to get the job done. We can use a good middle reliever.

[Chelle]

Manager Sam Perlozzo said Monday that Jay Gibbons (knee) is likely 5-7 days away from working out with the team.
Once he does that, a minor league rehab stint should be right around the corner. Gibbons has been on the disabled list since June 13.

[Chelle]

Jay Gibbons (knee) rejoined the Orioles to continue his rehab on Friday. He could begin a rehab assignment as soon as Sunday.
"I feel like it's game ready," Gibbons said. "I tested it as much as I could. I didn't want to come back until I was ready." He'll probably play some first base at Double-A Bowie. With Nick Markakis playing well in right, the Orioles could use Gibbons as a designated hitter and first baseman for the rest of the season.

[JohnGelnarFan]

Are his injuries all from running into the right field wall? We can always use his bat. I hope it's not too rusty. He got off to a nice start this year.

[Chelle]

Yeah, back in late may he pulled something in his knee when he ran into the wall. He came back for like two days and repulled the injury. He's rehabbing Sunday at Bowie if you want to go see him.

[JohnGelnarFan]

I thought maybe part of it came from catering to that new wife of his. Clean the gutters,paint the house,Fix the door,mow the grass,trim the hedges,cook my dinner and on and on and on........ :p

[Chelle]

You know how women can be...nag nag nag.

[JohnGelnarFan]

But we keep coming around! ;)

[Chelle]

Brandon Fahey was unavailable Sunday after injuring his right hand Saturday.
Fahey hurt the hand while sliding into second base and it's been diagnosed as a sprain. Manager Sam Perlozzo said Sunday that Fahey will probably miss "a couple days."

[JohnGelnarFan]

That's not good news. We sure could use a .286 hitting outfielder with 2 doubles to fill in right now......... :rolleyes:

[Chelle]

Orioles placed LHP Kirk Birkins on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 30, with left elbow neuritis.

Birkins had given up seven runs in his last four appearances, taking his ERA from 3.07 to 4.94. Julio Manon will replace him in the bullpen.

[Chelle]

David Newhan (leg) is expected to begin baseball activities on August 4.
Newhan has been on the disabled list since April 19 with a fractured right fibula and could begin a minor league rehab assignment relatively soon.

[Chelle]

Kris Benson could go on the disabled list after experiencing a setback while throwing on the side Tuesday.
Benson, who had hoped to pitch against the Yankees this weekend, is still feeling pain in his elbow. "It didn't go as good as he had hoped," manager Sam Perlozzo said. The Orioles are currently planning to start Bruce Chen again on Saturday.

[Chelle]

David Newhan's rehab has been delayed a week after he said he wasn't 100 percent ready to start baseball activities.
Newhan (leg) was scheduled for a doctor's examination this week to determine if he was ready to begin working out with the Orioles and start a rehab assignment. He's out indefinitely.

[JohnGelnarFan]

Maybe Newhan should just wait until next year. Fahey is doing a nice job and any reaccurance of his injury late in the year might end his career.

[Chelle]

Fahey is doing a great job. I hear Palmer say today that because of the weird schedule with Toronto that Miggy might DH one day next week and Fahey might play short.

Let me tell you Fahey can do it all, he's a great utility player. Didn't even miss Gomez.

[JohnGelnarFan]

Fahey is turning into quite a good defensive outfielder too. Playing multiple positions will only increase his value to the team. He's been one of the nice surprises this year.