The Baltimore Orioles finished a disappointing fourth place in the AL East for the 2007 MLB season, but in all fairness, they were in one of the toughest divisions in the league. But the 2008 season is looking bright, with new manager Dave Trembley firmly committed to getting the team back to contender status. To that end, quite a few changes were made in the off season, most notably trading Miguel Tejada to the Houston Astros for five players, including OF Luke Scott, SP Troy Patton and SP Matt Albers, and trading Erik Bédard to the Seattle Mariners for five players, including OF Adam Jones. These trades have brought much needed talent to the team, and O’s fans are eager to see the results. Get your tickets to Oriole Park at Camden Yards and catch the Baltimore Orioles in action in 2008!

The Beginning

The Baltimore Orioles were originally one of the preeminent baseball franchises of the late 19th century. The team was relocated to New York in 1903, and all that was left of the Orioles was a strong minor league presence. All time greats Babe Ruth and Lefty Grove once played for the team. Major League baseball returned in 1953 when the St. Louis Browns relocated and became the new Baltimore Orioles.