2009 Baltimore Orioles MLB Preview:
The 2009 Baltimore Orioles are team that looks like they are on the rise. The Orioles roster has transitioned into a pairing of young potential in the outfield and solid contributors in the infield. The O's infield will be led by Aubrey Huff and Melvin Mora. If those two can match their combined 50+ home runs from 2008, then Camden Yards will be rocking. On the mound Baltimore will turn to Rich Hill and Mark Hendrickson to help keep their opponents in-check. If the hitting is good and the pitching improves, then Baltimore Orioles fans may have a special 2009 season.
BALTIMORE ORIOLES INFORMATION:
Founded: 1901
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Stadium: Oriole Park
Conference: American League
Division: Eastern Division
Rivals: St. Louis Cardinals
Notable Players: Cal Ripken Jr., Frank Robinson, Jim Palmer
Baltimore Orioles World Series Title: 3, Last World Series Title: 1983
Baltimore Orioles AL Championships: 7, Last AL Championship: 1983
The Baltimore Orioles play baseball in the East Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The franchise traces its roots back to 1901 as the Milwaukee Brewers (unrelated to the current Milwaukee team). A year later the team moved to St. Louis and became the St. Louis Browns. The club was in St. Louis for 52 years before moving to Baltimore in 1954. The Orioles have 3 World Series Titles to their credit and 7 AL Pennants and 8 Division Titles. Some of the baseball Hall of Famers to wear the Orioles uniform include Cal Ripken Jr., Reggie Jackson, and Eddie Murray.
The Baltimore Orioles play their home games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. Opened in 1992, the park is significant in that it was the first retro styles stadium in the MLB, and inspired many similarly designed ballparks. The park has seen many memorable moments in Cal Ripken Jr.'s incredible career - the breaking of Lou Gehrig's record of consecutive games played was an unforgettable moment at Camden Yards. Buy Baltimore Orioles tickets today and watch this storied club slay the giants of their division and get back to the top of the American League!
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