After a leave of absence yet again, here I am returning to update everyone as the 2012 season has began. A bunch of new faces are in Camden Yards this season. The Orioles acquired Nick Johnson, Jai Miller, Taylor Teagarden, Dana Eveland, Matt Lindstrom, Jason Hammel, Wilson Betemit, Ronnie Paulino, Tsuyoshi Wada, Wei-Yin Chen, Endy Chavez, Matt Antonelli, and Luis Ayala via trades and free agency.
Hammel and Wada will be in the rotation to start the season. Hammel pitched a gem yesterday, allowing just 2 hits. While his no-hit bid was broken up by Justin Morneau, Hammel made a great first impression. Even prior to that, Jake Arrieta (on Opening Day) and Tommy Hunter had great pitching performances as well. The Orioles swept the series from the Minnesota Twins and currently reside at the top of the AL East Division.
Right fielder, Nick Markakis is off to an excellent start offensively having 3 extra base hits (two homeruns and one triple) through the first 3 games. The Orioles have gotten timely hitting with power so far this season plus great pitching. The keys to doing well over the long haul this year will be maintaining a well balanced team plus avoiding the injury bug.
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