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For former Orioles like Mike Bordick, Ben McDonald, Dave Johnson, Jim Palmer and Rick Dempsey, Opening Day memories last a lifetime. “Opening Day is the harbinger of spring. Everything starts over again,” Palmer said.
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Glenn Clark says the MLB Players Association’s reported proposal to penalize “tanking” through the draft makes sense but stings for Orioles fans, who are prepared to embrace a rebuild similar to the Astros, Cubs and Phillies.
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Boog Powell looks back on the impact longtime teammate Frank Robinson had on the Orioles, and he says his influence extended far beyond his MVP-caliber production with the bat and Gold Glove fielding ability.
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Jim Henneman reflects on the career and legacy of Frank Robinson and shares his memories of the legendary Orioles Hall of Famer, from dedicated player, manager and executive to devoted basketball fan.
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Frank Robinson, who pushed the Orioles over the top and later became baseball’s first African-American manager, died Feb. 7. He was 83.
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While Orioles fans may be optimistic about the club’s new direction with GM Mike Elias, Jim Henneman says it’s important to remember that the 2018 season was merely step one of the process.
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While GM Mike Elias described reports of the hiring of Brandon Hyde as the Orioles’ next manager as “premature,” Jim Henneman says Hyde does seem to fit just about all of Elias’ requirements.
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“I look at it like being in the right place at the right time,” Bill Swaggerty said of his time on the 1983 Orioles, “and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. If you could give me three more years in the big leagues, I don’t think I could give up my World Series ring.”
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MLB.com correspondent Richard Justice, who covered the Orioles in the 1980s, shares his favorite memories of the stars and personalities of the 1983 Baltimore Orioles.
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Stan “The Fan” Charles remembers the Orioles’ World Series championship in 1983, harkens back to the golden days of “Orioles magic” and looks ahead to the 35th anniversary gala celebration.
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