Ryan Freel Update

I was browsing the Baltimore Orioles website and came across this blog called ”The Spence Report”.  Spencer Fordin blogs about the Orioles for MLB.com.  Freel is just not a happy camper right now.

From the Spence Report

Ryan Freel met with the team’s management on Tuesday for the second time in a month regarding his flagging playing time and his expectations for the rest of the season. Freel, who is currently on the disabled list, has said he is unhappy with his present utility role.

“I still believe in change. I don’t think I fit here,” he said before Tuesday’s game. “I don’t think I fit in probably what they wanted me to be here in this organization. I can’t control whatever they do at this point. I know it’s really putting a damper on my career, really hurting my career as far as getting a job next year. I’m pretty much just rolling with the punches.”

Andy MacPhail, Baltimore’s president of baseball operations, acknowledged Freel’s concerns but held out hope that the team will be able to bridge the gap over the next few weeks.

“He’s got a right to feel that way too, because since we acquired him we’ve acquired Felix Pie and Ty Wiggington,” said MacPhail of Freel’s uncompromising stance. “So some of the at-bats that we saw right in the beginning have probably dried up for him. It never bothers me in the slightest when a guy wants to play. I think it’s a good thing.”

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I hope that Freel and the Orioles can figure out a way to make this work.  Just thought you all might be interested in knowing what is going on with Freel.  Remember, he was in Delmarva at Arthur W. Perdue for 3 hours last week before he was recalled back to Baltimore. 

Until next time, Go Shorebirds!