The Baltimore Orioles are back in contention due in large part to the play of the core of their team, but several players considered on the fringe of their roster have made outstanding contributions.
TheBaltimore Oriolesare on a winning streak, buoyed by the hitting ofManny Machado,Jonathan Schoop,Adam Jonesand pitching from their key bullpen pieces,Dylan BundyandKevin Gausman.
No surprises there, right? However, those valued players have not been the only key contributors to the Baltimore Orioles’ success, both recently and at other times throughout the season.
The Orioles have become known as a team that will take players who maybe need another chance and gives it to them.
Names that come to mind over the Dan Duquette era includeJason Hammel,Nelson Cruz,Chris Davis,Ubaldo Jimenez,Nate McLouth,Pedro Alvarezand most recently,Tim Beckhamamong many others.
Some of these moves worked well. Some of them were helpful. Others bombed.
However, it is safe to assume that the Orioles would not be in the position they are in now without some of the under-the-radar moves.
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