Orioles: Markakis may get a few days off
Right fielder Nick Markakis left today's 11-3 victory over the Cardinals after his second at-bat to be with his wife Christina for a medical examination related to the pending birth of the couple's first child. It appears that doctors may induce labor over the next 24 hours, which would mean that Markakis might be away from the team for a few days getting to know his new baby.
That certainly won't be a problem from a team perspective. Training camp is nearly a week longer than usual because of the World Baseball Classic and Markakis came to camp in great shape, so he probably won't be any worse for a little family time.
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Comments
Hey Pete,
John Heyman at SI reports that Teixera called Theo Epstein to thank him for the Sox's offer in his free agent negotiations. While he's at it he should call me and apologize for being so greedy.
Any word on whether he called the Orioles as well?
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Pete's reply: No, but I'll ask.
Posted by: rick | February 26, 2009 5:34 PM
FIRE WIETERS
Posted by: Dave K | February 26, 2009 6:38 PM
If its a boy , Peter , a girl , Petra . As in Angelos .
Posted by: the artist formerly known as jack in hebron | February 26, 2009 6:44 PM
Who cares if Teixera called he is a scum bag.
Posted by: Danny | February 26, 2009 8:27 PM
Danny -
That sums it up for me too .
Posted by: the artist formerly known as jack in hebron | February 26, 2009 8:57 PM
Hey Tex, Break a leg in the "House that Ruth Didn't Build"
Posted by: patrick lynch | February 26, 2009 9:20 PM
Can not find some of my shirts . Have you gone through my closet.Keep the leisure suit Go O's
Posted by: Paul Bowman | February 26, 2009 11:36 PM
Good news on Albers, but I am sure every time he pitches, it will be a touchy situation. Albers is such a valuable pitcher because of all he things he can do, but no idea if he will last long without surgery. Only time will tell.
Pete, Hammock was in LF? Did he do ok? I would think if can play the OF and catch, he could move past Moeller, as having a versatile back up catcher, is pretty unique.
Posted by: Birdland Todd | February 27, 2009 2:44 AM
Where's Nick's dedication to the team? Taking a few days off? scheduling a baby during Spring Training? He'll be ready to come back... :)
Posted by: Chris | February 27, 2009 7:00 AM
Hey. How about these sweet sensitive bloggers. Pete posts on Markakis' kid-on-the-way and all people can think to respond is about Teixera and firing Wieters (?). Anyway... Congratulations to come Nick. Fatherhood is the best, and it will make you a better guy in every way. Hope everything goes well.
Posted by: herb | February 27, 2009 8:28 AM
Herb -
Here's sensitivity , I hope Tex's parents don't get upset in knowing that all of Maryland thinks he sucks . :)
Posted by: the artist formerly known as jack in hebron | February 27, 2009 11:17 AM
Any news on a baby?
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Pete's reply: Tomorrow morning (Wednesday) is what I hear.
Posted by: Amanda | March 10, 2009 10:47 PM