It's March 14, 1996, and the most underrated Oriole is looking to "bounce back" from a "disaster" of a season that actually wasn't all that disastrous. ghostsof96.beehiiv.com/p/march-14-t...
It's March 13, 1996, and the O's traded for Expos OF Tony Tarasco between games of a doubleheader. The 6-foot outfielder is roughly 2 ft shorter than the RF wall in Yankee Stadium, and he should be a reliable semi-regular this season. ghostsof96.beehiiv.com/p/march-13-o...
It's March 12, 1996, and it's less than three weeks until Opening Day. Scott Erickson's career has been a rollercoaster to this point. But he's got a fresh start in Baltimore and the O's hope he can stabilize their rotation behind Moose and Boomer. ghostsof96.beehiiv.com/p/march-12-t...
It's March 11, 1996, and a key new cog in the O's rotation has a health scare in camp. Can the portly lefty rebound and stabilize a rotation on a team that is playoffs or bust this year? Also, will the new Baltimore football team be getting a name anytime soon?
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It's March 10, 1996, and the Orioles heaviest hitter is back with a single-minded focus to be the best. Will this be the year he surpasses his old college teammate and decade-long rival? ghostsof96.beehiiv.com/p/march-10-r...
It's March 9, 1996. The O's have a new closer. He wears camouflage and keeps a hunting knife in his locker. He's a proven winner in the postseason. Can he provide peace of mind at the end of games this season? ghostsof96.beehiiv.com/p/march-9-ra...
It's March 9, 1996. The O's have a new closer. He wears camouflage and keeps a hunting knife in his locker. He's a proven winner in the postseason. Can he provide peace of mind at the end of games this season? ghostsof96.beehiiv.com/p/march-9-ra...
It's March 8, 1996. The Orioles' enigmatic ace lets his pitching do the talking. He's been one of baseball's best pitchers since arriving in Baltimore, but he's never pitched in the playoffs. Will this be the year that changes? ghostsof96.beehiiv.com/p/march-8-mo...
It's March 7, 1996. A superstar second baseman has joined the O's in his prime. His resume is incredibly impressive. Are questions about his attitude sincere or just sour grapes from up north?
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It's March 7, 1996. A superstar second baseman has joined the O's in his prime. His resume is incredibly impressive. Are questions about his attitude sincere or just sour grapes from up north?
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It's March 6, 1996, and the pieces are in place for a bounce back season in Baltimore. There's a new GM in town. He was the hottest name on the market after building a powerhouse north of the border. Now he's in Birdland with money to spend... ghostsof96.beehiiv.com/p/march-6-th...
It's March 5, 1996, and an Orioles legend joins the baseball immortals in Cooperstown. Meanwhile, his protΓ©gΓ©, another Orioles legend, has finally returned to Baltimore. Can he recapture Orioles Magic?
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It's March 4, 1996, and one man is synonymous with baseball in Baltimore. Cal Ripken has played in 2,153 consecutive games entering the 1996 season, but is the Iron Man showing signs of wearing down? Does he have the help he needs to get back to the playoffs? ghostsof96.beehiiv.com/p/march-4-th...
It's March 3, 1996, and the Orioles, particularly Rafael Palmeiro, are looking strong. With a new manager, a new general manager, and a star studded lineup that makes up the league's second biggest payroll, the time for winning is now in Baltimore.
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It's March 2, 1996, and the O's hit the field for the first exhibition game. Offense is up across baseball heading into the 1996 season. What are the reasons? Do we want to know? Do we really care?
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On March 1, 1996, spring training seems to be going on as normal, but under the surface, the relationship between the league and its players remains fraught. What led to the 1994 strike still hasn't been resolved...and may never be.
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What have we covered so far? First, we set the stage. The 1996 Orioles captured the imagination of a region. Let's relive their dingers, drama... and painful demise. The question we must ask: Is 30 years still too soon?
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