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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Oriole pitchers and catchers take to the field for the first day of spring training

Ed Smith Stadium: The Birds took to the field at their new training facilities Thursday, February 18, 2010, in Sarasota at the 20-year-old, 9,000-seat Ed Smith Stadium after spending the pre-season the last 14 years in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Photo by Kevin Dayhoff February 18, 2010 [20100218 OriolesSarasota (2) stadium front] [20100218 OriolesSarasota (2)csm stadium front] http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/02/oriole-pitchers-and-catchers-take-to.html http://tinyurl.com/yb9tudo http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/416875438/ed-smith-stadium-the-birds-took-to-the-field-at http://twitpic.com/15sbxb

Westminster fans join Oriole pitchers and catchers for the first day of spring training. Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/14999i or here: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/410746018/westminster-md-fans-join-oriole-pitchers-and Photo caption: The Williams family, of Westminster Maryland, was also at the first day of spring training workouts at Ed Smith Stadium in sunny Sarasota Florida and delighted to have had the opportunity to share a light-hearted moment with Orioles manager Dave Trembley (left.) Photo by Kevin Dayhoff February 18, 2010

Photo caption: The batted ball – Oriole spring training Sarasota Fl: “The batted ball” The Baltimore Orioles pitchers took the field for the first time Thursday in spring training in Sarasota, Florida. Photo by Kevin Dayhoff February 18, 2010 Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/15b6vm or here: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/411782807/the-batted-ball-oriole-spring-training-sarasota The batted ball – Oriole spring training Sarasota Fl #sports #baseball #photo http://tinyurl.com/yb9tudo [20100218 OriolesSarasota (37)d pitching] http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/02/oriole-pitchers-and-catchers-take-to.html http://tinyurl.com/yb9tudo

The Baltimore Orioles catchers took the field for the first time Thursday, February 18, 2010, in spring training in Sarasota, Florida. Photo by Kevin Dayhoff February 18, 2010 [20100218 OriolesSarasota (50)dsm catching] http://tinyurl.com/yb9tudo http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/02/oriole-pitchers-and-catchers-take-to.html http://tinyurl.com/yb9tudo http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/416370084/the-baltimore-orioles-catchers-took-the-field-for http://twitpic.com/15qk3m

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Sarasota Florida - Palm trees swayed to a light breeze and sea gulls volunteered play-by-play commentary with the temperature in the lower 70s as the Orioles pitchers and catchers took the field Thursday for the first day of spring training in their new training facilities in Sarasota after spending the pre-season the last 14 years in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The Williams family of Westminster Maryland was also there and delighted to have had the opportunity to share a light-hearted moment with Orioles manager Dave Trembley at the first day of spring training workouts at Ed Smith Stadium in sunny Sarasota Florida.

Kenny Williams and his wife, Barbara Schildwachter Williams, and their sons, Jeremy and Jonathan, from the Greens off Royer Road in Westminster were happy to be away from the cold - and visiting the Orioles’ spring training camp.

“Yeah, I’m got tired of shoveling snow,” said Mr. Williams, a landscape contractor by trade. The temperature was hovering in the 30s at home in Westminster. “We came down here (to Sarasota) to get away from the snow and the cold,” he said with a broad smile.

Jeremy Williams, an 8th grader at West Middle School in Westminster, was excited to be at spring training. “My favorite player is Brian Roberts… He plays second base.”

Roberts, the all-star player from the Durham – Chapel Hill area of North Carolina and the other “position players will have their first day of training next Tuesday… the 23rd,” said Orioles director of public relations Monica Barlow.

After being drafted by the Orioles in 1999, Roberts was brought up to the major leagues in 2001, after playing for several of the organization’s farm teams, including a number of games in Frederick, MD in 2000.

Meanwhile Jonathan Williams, a 6th grader at West Middle, didn’t have a favorite player – he was just happy to be warm.

Barbara Williams explained, “This is our third winter trip to Sarasota. We’re big Orioles fans. We’re glad they’re here… This is our first time visiting spring training. We really enjoy Sarasota. It’s warm…”

Trembley displayed a good sense of humor as he spent several minutes signing autographs, answering questions and talking about spring training with several hundred Orioles baseball fans.

“We’re excited to be here,” said Trembley referring to the team returning to Sarasota. “We’re looking forward to good year and for right now starting a long-tern relationship with Sarasota.”

The Orioles have not trained in Sarasota since 1995.

After two rebuilding years and a 64-98 record in 2009, the Orioles are looking forward to a fresh new start to this season in their upgraded facilities that will combine the team’s minor and major league operations in one place.

In the past the two operations were several hours apart, making the coordination of pre-season difficult.

The Birds took over the training facility, at the 20-year-old, 9,000-seat Ed Smith Stadium, from the Cincinnati Reds who had moved-on to a facility in the U.S. southwest.

Workers were busy throughout the day putting the finishing touches on preparing the stadium for the first home game on March 3rd against the Tampa Bay Rays. Ticket sales have been brisk for the sixteen Orioles spring training games against 10 different opponents, said Barlow.

“We’re thrilled… Sarasota has been so welcoming. We’re glad to be here,” said Barlow as she multi-tasked corralling a large contingent of Japanese reporters and photographers who were there covering Koji Uehara, the right-handed pitcher from Osaka, Japan.

Many fans are hoping that the good crop of young players will add to the team this year as Uehara returns for his second year with the Birds to shore-up the bullpen.

There are also great hopes for the off-season moves that witnessed the Birds signing free agent third baseman Miguel Tejada, starting pitcher Kevin Millwood, first baseman Garrett Atkins and closing pitcher Mike Gonzalez, observed Barlow.

Barlow also noted that the organization is looking for good results from youngsters in the outfield, Adam Jones, Nick Markakis, and Nolan Reimold; young pitchers Brad Bergesen, Jason Berken, Dave Hernandez, Brian Matusz, Chris Tillman; and Matt Wieters behind the plate at the catcher position.

Meanwhile as the fans in the Maryland area are looking forward to warmer weather and the upcoming baseball season, the fans at spring practice, the coaches and the players all share Barlow’s enthusiasm that maybe, just maybe, this is the year for the Birds.

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Thursday, February 25, 2010

Oriole pitchers and catchers take to the field for the first day of spring training

Oriole pitchers and catchers take to the field for the first day of spring training

February 18, 2010 by Kevin Dayhoff
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Westminster fans join Oriole pitchers and catchers for the first day of spring training. Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/14999i or here: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/410746018/westminster-md-fans-join-oriole-pitchers-and Photo caption: The Williams family, of Westminster Maryland, was also at the first day of spring training workouts at Ed Smith Stadium in sunny Sarasota Florida and delighted to have had the opportunity to share a light-hearted moment with Orioles manager Dave Trembley (left.) Photo by Kevin Dayhoff February 18, 2010

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Explore Carroll: Which comes first, baseball or digging out my driveway?

EAGLE ARCHIVE: Which comes first, baseball or digging out my driveway?

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EAGLE ARCHIVE By Kevin Dayhoff (Enlarge) Posted http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/3973/which-comes-first-baseball-or-digging-my-driveway/ 2/21/10 http://tinyurl.com/ykabspm

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I say with a sigh,
With the snow piled so high,
It's time to write about anything I know,
Other than the snow and the cold.
If I may be so bold.

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Westminster MD fans join Oriole pitchers and catchers for the first day of spring training

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The Williams family, of Westminster Maryland, was also at the first day of spring training workouts at Ed Smith Stadium in sunny Sarasota Florida and delighted to have had the opportunity to share a light-hearted moment with Orioles manager Dave Trembley (left.)

From left to right, Barbara Schildwachter Williams, son Jeremy, husband
Kenny Williams and son Jonathan - from the Greens off Royer Road in Westminster were happy to be away from the cold - and visiting the Orioles’ spring training camp. Photo by Kevin Dayhoff February 18, 2010

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Photo caption: The Williams family, of Westminster Maryland, was also at the first day of spring training workouts at Ed Smith Stadium in sunny Sarasota Florida and delighted to have had the opportunity to share a light-hearted moment with Orioles manager Dave Trembley (left.)

From left to right, Barbara Schildwachter Williams, son Jeremy, husband
Kenny Williams and son Jonathan - from the Greens off Royer Road in Westminster were happy to be away from the cold - and visiting the Orioles’ spring training camp. Photo by Kevin Dayhoff February 18, 2010

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http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/02/caroline-babylon-of-westminster-md-gets.html http://tinyurl.com/yfduskq Caroline Babylon of Westminster MD gets the autograph of Orioles manager Dave Trembley http://tinyurl.com/yfduskq http://twitpic.com/142s9y

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Thursday, February 18, 2010

WWSB ABC 7: Orioles pitchers catchers report Wed

Orioles pitchers and catchers to report Wednesday

http://www.mysuncoast.com/Global/story.asp?S=11995885

Updated: Feb 16, 2010 10:53 PM

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SARASOTA - The Baltimore Orioles are getting ready to start spring training in Sarasota. And despite all the games that have gone on trying to get this team here, the staff and players are ready to play ball.

Players have already begun to arrive, as pitchers and catchers will report for their first day Wednesday.

A lot goes into spring training. Not only do the players and coaches pick up and move...so does most of the Orioles administrative staff. And being the team's first spring back in Sarasota, there is a lot of work going on at Ed Smith Stadium to make sure the players feel right at home.

"We are absolutely thrilled. We couldn't be more excited to be coming to this community," says Orioles director of public relations Monica Barlow.

Spring training games begin in just two weeks, and the new team on the Ed Smith Stadium field will be the Baltimore Orioles. "Camp will be pretty big...a lot of familiar faces for fans and then a lot of the young and new guys as well," says Barlow.

The Orioles arrive at their new spring training home after leaving Fort Lauderdale, their spring training home for the last 14 years. And to get ready for their debut, the stadium has gone to the birds.

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Recent articles on the Baltimore Orioles

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Orioles pitchers and catchers to report Wednesday SARASOTA - The Baltimore Orioles are getting ready to start spring training ……and move...so does most of the Orioles administrative staff. And being the ……be coming to this community," says Orioles director of public relations Monica … Last Modified 2/16/2010 11:20:07 PM

2. Orioles pitchers and catchers to report Wednesday Last Modified 2/16/2010 11:29:00 PM

3. Weather up north good for business down south …making a difference is the county's deal with the Baltimore Orioles . While the Washington D.C. and Baltimore areas dig out ……re seeing more than a million dollars worth of ads for the Orioles new spring training home here in Sarasota. Last Modified 2/11/2010 6:50:14 PM

4. Orioles Spring Training Tickets Go On Sale Individual tickets for all sixteen Orioles Spring training games went on sale at Ed Smith Stadium Saturday ……were already lined up. This the first season the Baltimore Orioles have trained in Sarasota since 1995. They spent the last 14 … Last Modified 1/21/2010 3:02:15 PM

5. Sarasota city and county sued over alleged sunshine law violations …and of negotiations with the Baltimore Orioles . "Deals brokered behind closed ……Barbetta. The agreement with the Orioles would include renovations of Ed Smith ……lawsuit could void the contract with the Orioles and strike out those renovations. … Last Modified 1/26/2010 11:18:07 PM

6. Drawing of renovated Ed Smith Stadium revealed …feature a Florida Mediterranean look, with "Sarasota Home of the Orioles " along the roof line. Drawings were also released showing ……Sunshine Law violations in the county's negotiations with the Orioles . Last Modified 2/1/2010 5:34:24 PM

7. Country rejects settlement offer on Sunshine violation lawsuit …offer from a group suing to cancel a deal with the Baltimore Orioles . The lawsuit alleges the county violated the state's Sunshine ……They plan to go over all aspects of the deal to bring the Orioles to Sarasota, including the plans to rebuild Ed Smith Stadium … Last Modified 2/1/2010 5:34:27 PM

8. Baltimore Orioles spring training schedule released The Baltimore Orioles will open their first season at Ed Smith ……St. Louis one time each. The Orioles will play their last 2010 spring training ……detailed spring training schedule for the Orioles , click HERE. Individual tickets … Last Modified 12/2/2009 4:09:17 PM

9. Orioles welcomed at fanfest SARASOTA - The Baltimore Orioles welcomed baseball fans out to Ed Smith ……Stadium for food, fun, and to meet the Orioles Players Saturday. Thousands ……old lined up to meet the Baltimore Orioles , Sarasota's newest tenant for spring … Last Modified 11/23/2009 2:42:15 PM

10. Commissioners approve agreement with Orioles …understanding between the county and the Baltimore Orioles . The Orioles will spend spring training at Ed Smith Stadium ……facilities is expected to be $31.2 million. The Orioles will pay all operating and maintenance costs for … Last Modified 12/30/2009 9:25:14 PM

11. Baltimore Orioles Family Fanfest Saturday …SARASOTA - Sarasota welcomes the Baltimore Orioles this weekend with a big celebration at Ed Smith Stadium. The Orioles Family Fanfest is on Saturday. ……with face painters and clowns, free Orioles giveaways, games and photos with the … Last Modified 11/23/2009 2:42:16 PM

12. Press Release from Baltimore Orioles …IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2009 ORIOLES REACH AGREEMENT TO MOVE SPRING TRAINING ……partnership includes establishment of Orioles youth initiatives and Ripken Youth Baseball Academy at Twin Lakes Park The Orioles today announced that they have reached … Last Modified 7/23/2009 9:52:17 AM

13. Sarasota reaches out to Baltimore Orioles again …making one last pitch to the Baltimore Orioles - the only team still out there looking ……Sarasota's last hope: the Baltimore Orioles . "You know, we're standing ……Souza has first-hand knowledge that the Orioles are still in the game, with a possible … Last Modified 3/17/2009 11:33:21 PM

14. Orioles deal clears city hurdle, county currently discussing …The decision to bring the Baltimore Orioles to Sarasota now lies in the hands of Sarasota ……county said that without the approval, the Orioles would walk. The two dissenting ……future development might take place by the Orioles ," says Sarasota city commissioner Kelly … Last Modified 7/23/2009 9:43:10 AM

15. Large funding gap an obstacle for bring Orioles to Sarasota …funding gap will likely keep the Baltimore Orioles from moving spring training to Sarasota. In a letter from Orioles attorney Alan Rifkin to county administrator ……little more than $31 million, while the Orioles feel it will cost $42 million to get … Last Modified 6/2/2009 5:51:03 PM

16. Sarasota moves closer to deal with Orioles …talks, a deal to bring the Baltimore Orioles to Ed Smith stadium may be close. ……create a new and improved stadium for the Orioles to use for spring training games. ……county commissioners will take up the Orioles issue separately on Wednesday. Bullock … Last Modified 7/29/2009 1:21:43 PM

17. Spring training deal with Orioles could happen next week …to Sarasota. A deal with the Baltimore Orioles has heated up in the past few days ……Lay THursday, he told ABC 7 that the Orioles hope to have a deal to present to county ……they have come to an agreement with the Orioles on major significant issues, such as … Last Modified 7/20/2009 2:38:11 PM

18. Sarasota County done negotiating with the Orioles …resources to work on bringing the Baltimore Orioles to town for spring training. But that ……million. The county also wants the Orioles to exclusively negotiate with them. Currently ……drop dead date of last Friday, but the Orioles response did not give an answer. … Last Modified 6/2/2009 5:51:00 PM

19. Potential Orioles spring training deal faces huge setback SARASOTA - The deal to bring the Baltimore Orioles to Sarasota has hit another roadblock; One that may kill ……that they could transfer the grant. The deal with the Orioles was near completion at just over $31 million, but may be … Last Modified 7/6/2009 12:48:33 PM

20. Orioles welcomed at fanfest

21. Orioles representatives speaking to local officials …departing Reds? Representatives for the Baltimore Orioles are in Sarasota, and they've been speaking ……training. One team that has been knocking is the Orioles . For two days, the Baltimore Orioles representatives have met with city and county … Last Modified 11/12/2008 10:26:10 PM

22. Study shows Orioles would have big economic effect …SARASOTA - The efforts to bring the Baltimore Orioles to Sarasota for spring training got a boost ……for an economic impact study on what the Orioles would bring to the area. That study shows while the Orioles alone would not have the impact of the … Last Modified 12/12/2008 5:45:05 PM

23. Orioles sweeten the deal for possible move to Sarasota …is now hoping to bring in the Baltimore Orioles to town for Spring Training. Tuesday ……Staub says it may be worth it because the Orioles are offering up to $7 million in marketing ……improvements to Ed Smith Stadium for the Orioles . That's roughly half what the Boston …Last Modified 11/18/2008 6:21:38 PM

24. Commissioners: Orioles plan too expensive …commissioners say a plan to build the Baltimore Orioles a new spring training facility in Sarasota ……of $65 million is too much. The Orioles would like a new stadium and training ……Commissioners say for now they'd like the Orioles to re-evaluate the offer. Last Modified 12/2/2008 6:14:27 PM

25. Deal for Orioles is made, time for more questions …October. Then it will be time for the Orioles , says the team's attorney Alan Rifkin ……will re-brand the facility and put the Orioles logos on it and make it look like it ……name. With the new arrangement, the Orioles get the naming rights. That doesn … Last Modified 7/29/2009 1:21:41 PM

26. Sarasota County reaches tentative agreement with Baltimore Orioles … Sarasota County and the Baltimore Orioles have reached a tentative agreement for ……changes will come at Twin Lakes Park -- the Orioles ' minor league base. That will also ……opening the door for a deal with the Orioles . Now the county commission has to approve …Last Modified 7/29/2009 1:21:42 PM

27. County commissioners discussing possible Orioles deal …the latest response from the Baltimore Orioles and the team's demands for improvements ……28-31 million in renovations. The Orioles want something in the area of $42 million ……negotiating contract with the county, but the Orioles failed to meet Friday's deadline. …Last Modified 5/26/2009 9:15:21 PM

28. County revisits talks with Orioles …open negotiations with the Baltimore Orioles one last time. The move comes after the ……officials early Wednesday afternoon to say the Orioles are still interested in coming to Sarasota ……a preliminary agreement done with the Orioles and the City of Sarasota, which owns … Last Modified 5/22/2009 9:17:09 AM

29. Sarasota commissioners vote to go ahead with stadium plan SARASOTA - The Baltimore Orioles are still coming to Sarasota next spring ……increase in property land values...the Orioles and stadium are an indispensable part ……county went through negotiations with the Orioles . Last Modified 11/11/2009 10:43:55 AM

30. Orioles stadium tax money voted down by commissioners …the tourist tax and build the Baltimore Orioles a new stadium and training complex. The Orioles were looking for a $58 million deal that ……donations, the city of Sarasota and the Orioles . Commissioners did offer a less expensive … Last Modified 12/17/2008 11:19:00 PM

31. Sarasota shifts attention from Red Sox to Orioles …training in Ft. Myers, but the Baltimore Orioles may be considering playing ball in ……they've heard about is the Baltimore Orioles . And while commissioners say no negotiations have been made with the Orioles yet, the door is open for discussions … Last Modified 11/3/2008 7:00:54 PM

32. Sarasota talks to Baltimore Orioles…to the Boston Red Sox, the Baltimore Orioles could be considering moving to the Suncoast ……administrators received a call from the Baltimore Orioles representative Thursday. They wouldn ……also said that the owner of the Baltimore Orioles was in town recently and privately met … Last Modified 10/16/2008 6:43:47 PM

33. Sarasota Reds wrap up final season in town …out, he's glad Sarasota scored the Baltimore Orioles . "Thank God we are getting a team. And the ……Wolfert. A representative with the Baltimore Orioles says that right now, the Orioles have no immediate plans for a Florida State League … Last Modified 9/9/2009 10:41:52 AM

34. Commissioners to hear more about ground under Ed Smith Stadium …how much it'll mean financially to the city to bring the Orioles here. "What we found was not only was there not a ……the clean up might cost the city before they sign with the orioles . The chamber says this is an old issue. The landfill … Last Modified 11/11/2009 10:43:55 AM

35. Ed Smith Stadium the subject of recent environmental concerns …Smith Stadium. Earlier this year, Sarasota County signed a multi-year spring training contract with the Baltimore Orioles . That contract required the Sarasota City Commission to turn over rights to Ed Smith Stadium while maintaining financial … Last Modified 11/2/2009 12:20:39 PM

36. Timeline of Sarasota's recent spring training projects …Attention soon turns towards the Baltimore Orioles , who are looking to leave Ft. Lauderdale ……Florida. November 12, 2008 Orioles representatives spend 2 days talking to Sarasota officials. The Orioles also look into possibly moving to Ft … Last Modified 7/22/2009 10:54:10 PM

37. Major League Baseball teams grab local players in draft … As the draft continued Wednesday, Lakewood Ranch catcher Michael Ohlman was drafted in the 11th round by the Baltimore Orioles . Ohlman batted .397 with the Mustangs this season. Saraota High School shortsop Scooter Gennett went in the 16th round … Last Modified 6/10/2009 6:51:51 PM

38. Group wants to lease Ed Smith Stadium for fantasy camp …at Ed Smith. The company wants to lease Ed Smith with an option to buy it. The plan could also include the Baltimore Orioles during spring training. Baseline has also had negotiations to do something similar in Tucson, Arizona. You … Last Modified 6/24/2009 5:17:19 PM

39. Deadline to sign an exclusive negotiation agreement for baseball in Sarasota … The company wants to lease Ed Smith with an option to buy it. The county is still negotiating with the Baltimore Orioles to come to Sarasota for spring training, which should wrap up next month. You can read more on this story in the latest …Last Modified 6/24/2009 6:49:14 PM

40. Group aims to keep spring training out of Sarasota …courting of two baseball teams for spring training in Sarasota. County commissioners have contacted both the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago Cubs to consider Sarasota as a possible spring training location. The group says the future of spring training … Last Modified 4/2/2009 5:31:58 PM

41. Cincinnati Reds play final spring training game in Sarasota …Efforts to find a new team to train in Sarasota have so far failed. There remains a window of opportunity to lure the Baltimore Orioles or even the Chicago Cubs, although many consider the Cubs a long shot at best. Still to be determined: the future …Last Modified 4/2/2009 11:10:26 PM

42. Crist, Hall of Famers Palmer and Jackson promote Florida baseball …former catcher Rick Dempsey and Baltimore Orioles vice president John Angelos on Wednesday ……assured Crist that at least the Yankees and Orioles won't be deserting Florida for the Arizona ……his entire major league career with the Orioles . Major league teams have been … Last Modified 3/26/2008 3:25:42 PM

43. Discussions with Red Sox end in Sarasota …team to try and lure them to our area for the past couple of months. There has been discussion about trying to lure the Baltimore Orioles into town, but the team is also being wooed by several other Florida communities. Last Modified 11/3/2008 9:17:02 AM

44. What's next for baseball in Sarasota? …The first is the Milwaukee Brewers who currently train in Arizona. The 2 nd is a team with Suncoast ties, the Baltimore Orioles . They've had a rookie league team that has played in Sarasota off and on since 1991. The team has until June …Last Modified 4/8/2008 5:25:19 PM

45. Cal Ripken, Jr. on Suncoast to promote new team …value of the contract these days..." Now that Ripken is somewhat of a company man with the Rays, and even though Orioles memorabilia was out in full force, he likes the Rays organization from top to bottom, and thinks the big league Rays have …Last Modified 8/27/2008 9:14:18 PM

46. Arizona city secures funding to attract Reds …have been here since 1998. Before that, the Chicago White Sox were here. Calhoon told us, maybe just maybe, the Baltimore Orioles might consider coming here next. The Reds are contracted to play in Sarasota through the end of next year. Last Modified 3/12/2008 11:01:29 PM

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Sunday, August 2, 2009

Elon University alum Umpire Joe West works 4000th game

Umpire Joe West works 4,000th game By COLIN FLY AP Sports Writer Jul 30, 6:57 PM EDT

Hat Tip: elonuniversity Elon University alum Joe West works 4,000th MLB game as umpire in Brewers vs. Nat's game. http://ow.ly/iJ9L

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Joe West picked up his plaque behind home plate, and the ball from the first pitch was saved as a souvenir.

Then, it was back to business as usual for baseball's Cowboy Joe.

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Friday, May 29, 2009

Recent columns and articles in Explore Carroll by Kevin Dayhoff

Recent columns and articles in Explore Carroll by Kevin Dayhoff

Celebration of memory and change
Published May 26, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
This year’s Westminster Memorial Day ceremonies witnessed many changes over the past — although the solemn tradition of 142 years continued. On Memorial Day the normal hustle and bustle of downtown Westminster paused to remember fallen veterans, and ... ...

Dayhoff: Maryland National Guard Company H, had its beginnings in the flower business
Published May 22, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
... We are deeply indebted to those who fought and died to give us the unalienable right to live free and cherish liberty in the pursuit of happiness.

EAGLE ARCHIVE: Mulkey is one of many, yet a special son of Carroll County
Published May 22, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... thanks to Mount Airy councilwoman Wendi Peters and American Legion Post 191 commander Roy True for their help with this column. We will resume the history trivia quiz next Sunday. In the meantime, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff AT gmail.com....

Celebrating Cockey's Tavern, birthplace of Carroll County
Published May 18, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
Thanks. When he's not hanging around old haunts such as Cockey's Tavern, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff AT gmail.com....

Utz elected as new mayor of Westminster
Published May 18, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... with 130 votes; Eleanor DeMario, 105; William Gill, 130; and William Hughes, 58. — compiled by Kevin Dayhoff Incumbent, two newcomers elected council Hampstead Hampstead Town Councilman Wayne Thomas won election along with newcomers Jamey Ayers and ... ...

Dayhoff: The rebirth of the Cockey's Tavern building in Westminster
Published May 12, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
... column in the Carroll Eagle of The Baltimore Sun for more of the rich history of Cockey’s.

Crunching numbers, and historic perspective, in Westminster election
Published May 12, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
... “I’m humbled and anxious to get started.” The writer, Kevin Dayhoff, is a history columnist for The Eagle newspapers. He served as ... did his grandfather Frank Thomas Babylon for several years in the 1890s. Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com. ...

Utz elected as Westminster mayor
Published May 11, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
... the top vote-getter of the evening with 512 votes. Others in the council race were Darcel Harris (130 votes), Eleanor DeMario (105), William Gill (130) and William Hughes (58).— compiled by Kevin Dayhoff...

For municipalities that still exist, elections renew a call to activism
Published May 10, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... who was the first mayor? Think you know? Drop me an e-mail at kevindayhoff AT gmail.com. Be sure to add Carroll Eagle in the subject line. Thanks. When he is not handicapping the municipal elections

Dayhoff: How water drove the growth Westminster ... and still does
Published May 4, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... 200 years after our community banded together to maintain a steady and reliable water supply. Feedback, questions, and comments are welcome in the readers’ comments section below. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. E-mail him at kevindayhoff AT gmail.com....

Readers revel in the details of the great baseball tater caper
Published May 3, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... who declared the caper the "hidden-ball trick to end all hidden-ball tricks." No history trivia question this week -- I'm missing the baseball game on TV. When he is not watching baseball, Kevin Dayhoff may reached at kevindayhoff AT gmail.com. ...

DAYHOFF: Cutting a ribbon on history at the Westminster Water Treatment Plant
Published April 29, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
... prosper. Note: next week's column will review a more in-depth history of the story of the early Westminster water systems. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster, where he served as mayor from 2001 to 2005. When he is not enjoying a great glass of Westminster ... ...

Cutting the 'Horse Train Stop' of Sykesville out of Howard County
Published April 26, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... line. Thanks. If you answer correctly, your name might be drawn for the coveted Carroll Eagle coffee mug, suitable for use in any county. When he's not straddling the line between two counties, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff AT gmail.com....

Dayhoff: Getting the Community Media Center out of the closet
Published April 21, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
... of not only the Community Media Center, but also everything that is great about our community.

Thoughts turn to baseball and Jackie Robinson
Published April 17, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... is this week's winner of the famed Carroll Eagle mug. For an extended version of this column, with even more on Jackie Robinson, go to explorecarroll.com. When he's not enjoying April showers, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff AT gmail.com. ...

Dayhoff: Recalling Jackie Robinson, the great American experiment
Published April 15, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
... comments below. That’s my two cents. What’s yours? Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster.

Mills' contributions to hospital follow a healthful tradition
Published April 12, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... me with information for this week's column. If you'd like to learn more about the work of the foundation, give her a call at 410- 871-6200. When he is not eating sushi with Sherri Hosfeld Joseph ...

Recalling the devastating Westminster fire of 1906
Published April 8, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
... Spring Carnival. It is never too early to start teaching your children fire safety. As history shows us -- it's everyone's concern and it can be a matter of life and death. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster.

County jail started out 0-for-1 when it came to holding prisoners
Published April 3, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... you know? Drop me an e-mail at kevindayhoff@gmail.com. Be sure to add Carroll Eagle in the subject line. Thanks. When he's not "climbing down the spouting" to get away from his cell phone, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com....

Dayhoff: A brief review of the Westminster Navy, and its role in American history
Published April 1, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
... Navy; a proud heritage few Carroll Countians know. Now you know it too. Well, perhaps not. Happy April Fool's Day. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. E-mail him at kevindayhoff AT gmail.com, or add your thoughts to the readers' comment section below....

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