For a full introduction to this series, and to vote on the SAM PERLOZZO REGION, click here.

Yesterday, we introduced “Baltimore Drought Bracketology” by unveiling the Sam Perlozzo region, which can be found at the link above, as well as the Mazzilli and Hargrove regions over at O’s Uncensored. Today, we present the Dave Trembley region, which features guys like Miguel Tejada, Kevin Millar, B.J. Ryan, and Sidney Ponson. So, without further ado… VOTE VOTE VOTE!

 

Dave Trembley Region

(1) Miguel Tejada

Simply put, Tejada was a beast. The 2002 AL MVP (with Oakland) continued putting up MVP-like numbers after signing with the O’s before the 2004 season. As an Oriole, he led the league with 150 RBI, consistently hit over .300, and even added HR Derby Champion and All Star Game MVP to his list of achievements. Clear-cut 1 seed.

vs. (16) Josh Bell

Josh Bell had three home runs in his career as an Oriole. Two of those came against Cliff Lee in one game. That is literally the only reason Josh Bell made this list.

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(2) Erik Bedard

After undergoing Tommy John surgery when he was still a minor leaguer, Bedard returned to form and was a staple in the Orioles rotation for four years. With each passing season, Bedard got consistently better, and was eventually traded as part of a blockbuster deal that brought Adam Jones, Chris Tillman, George Sherrill, Kam Mickolio, and Tony Butler to Baltimore. Bedard gets mega bonus points for not only being a good pitcher and a fan favorite, but also for netting the O’s a pretty solid return in that trade.

vs. (15) Alfredo Simon

2008-2011: Simon posts a 5.18 ERA over four seasons in Baltimore.

2011: Simon allegedly murders his cousin in the Domincan Republic.

2014: Simon is an All Star for the Cincinnati Reds.

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(3) Tony Batista

Coolest. Batting stance. Ever.

vs. (14) Will Clark

Really good in his prime in San Francisco. Not quite as good when he came to the Orioles. He loses points for being an all-around douche. He’s got a tough first round matchup against Tony Batista who, I reiterate, had the COOLEST. BATTING STANCE. EVER.

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(4) Kevin Millar

One of the most flamboyant personalities in the game, Millar was decent enough on the field to stay in the lineup. Kevin is generally a likeable guy, to put it very simply. He did help the Red Sox win a World Series in 2004, but we’ll let that slide. Bonus points for playing to the home crowd by attempting the Ray Lewis “Squirrel” dance on the Opening Day carpet one year.

vs. (13) Adam Loewen

In 2004, left handed pitcher Adam Loewen was the Orioles’ highest rated prospect. He was supposed to be the next superstar pitcher. Instead, he had to convert to an outfielder to try to hang on for a few more seasons. Most of you don’t even know who Adam Loewen is now, do you?

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(5) Jack Cust

I have no idea how we ended up with Jack Cust as a #5 seed. Mistake on our part, but we already made the bracket, so let’s just roll with it. Here is a video of him costing us a game against the Yankees:

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vs. (12) Cesar Izturis

In three seasons as an Oriole, Izturis posted a -0.7 oWAR and a 3.8 dWAR. As you can tell, his bat was a huge liability but fans loved him for his defense. He even had his own t-shirt night. You know your team is bad when you have a Cesar Izturis t-shirt night.

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(6) B.J. Ryan

Maybe it was because I thought it was cool seeing my first name on the back of an Orioles jersey, or maybe it was because I simply enjoyed watching him pitch, but I freaking loved B.J. Ryan. His 3.54 ERA in seven years as an Oriole speaks for itself. I personally think we underrated him as a 6 seed, but again, that is for you to decide.

vs. (11) Marty Cordova

Cordova ended what was a short but decent career as a member of the 2002 Orioles. That season, he hit 18 home runs in 131 games. The following year, he played just nine games before injuries forced him to call it quits. Of course, Cordova is most famous in Baltimore for falling asleep in a tanning bed and burning his face, causing him to miss some games.

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(7) Rodrigo Lopez

Rodrigo had a very up-and-down career with the Orioles, but he was, at the very least, a little bit of light on a very dull team. After coming in second in AL Rookie of the Year voting in 2002, he had a rough 2003 but then rebounded in 2004. He lost 18 games in 2006 and that was the end of Rodrigo’s time in Baltimore.

vs. (10) Kris Benson

Benson’s one season in Baltimore was less than impressive on the mound, but he gets all the bonus points he wants for hitting a home run. Pitchers aren’t supposed to do that. Kris Benson didn’t care. He also brought some fun headlines to town thanks to his crazy wife.

Gratuitous:

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(8) Jason Johnson

Johnson pitched for five seasons in Baltimore, posting a 4.84 ERA over that span. Could have been worse, I guess. He won 10 games a couple times, which was kind of a lot for an Orioles pitcher at the time. Johnson loses points for having a really boring name.

vs. (9) Sidney Ponson

In 2003, Ponson was 14-6 with a 3.77 ERA for the O’s before being traded to the Giants at the deadline for Kurt Ainsworth, Damian Moss, & Ryan Hannaman. After the season, the O’s re-signed him for three years and $22.5 million, and “Sir Sidney” was never very good again.

Come on, man. You just got a pretty big contract: Hit the gym, stay out of Aruban jails, stop driving drunk, and learn to control your pitches. Ugh. Although the O’s cut him after his second DUI in 2005, he was costing them money as recently as 2009, when he won a grievance against them for the remaining $10.1 million of that contract.

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Don’t forget to head over to O’s Uncensored to vote on the Mazzilli and Hargrove regions!

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ALSO!

Speaking of obscure Orioles, don’t miss Section 336‘s third annual Night at the Yard, which this year highlights just those players! Obscure Orioles Night at the Yard.