2011 Baltimore Orioles season
| 2011 Baltimore Orioles | |
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| Record | 69–93 (.426) |
| Divisional place | 5th |
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| Owner(s) | Peter Angelos |
| General manager(s) | Andy MacPhail |
| Manager(s) | Buck Showalter |
| Local television |
MASN WJZ-TV (CBS 13) (Gary Thorne, Jim Palmer, Mike Flanagan, Jim Hunter) |
| Local radio |
Baltimore Orioles Radio Network (Joe Angel, Fred Manfra) |
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The Baltimore Orioles' 2011 season was the 111th season in franchise history, and the 58th in Baltimore. It also marked the last year of a streak of fourteen consecutive losing seasons dating back to 1998.
The 2010–11 offseason has been notable for the Orioles, featuring a complete makeover of their infield, with only Brian Roberts expected to reprise his starting role. On December 6, 2010, the Orioles completed a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks for third basemen Mark Reynolds, in exchange for relief pitchers David Hernandez and Kam Mickolio. The next day, the Orioles lost corner infielder, second baseman (40 games in 2010), and lone 2010 All-Star representative Ty Wigginton when he signed with the Colorado Rockies. On December 9, however, a deal was struck with the Minnesota Twins, acquiring shortstop J. J. Hardy, utility infielder Brendan Harris and cash in exchange for minor league pitchers Jim Hoey and Brett Jacobson. The following day, the Orioles re-signed former starting shortstop César Izturis, though now as a utility middle infielder. Finally, after weeks of rumor and speculation, concerning possible first base signings, the Orioles inked veteran free agent Derrek Lee on January 6, 2011.
The Orioles also worked to stabilize their bullpen whose depth had been weakened in trades to strengthen the infield. They began on December 13 by re-signing former starter and de facto closer Koji Uehara. The following day, the Orioles signed former Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jeremy Accardo. A month later on January 13, the Orioles signed former Blue Jays closer Kevin Gregg. Though still on the 40-man roster, the Orioles may have lost reliever Alfredo Simón, as he was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the Dominican Republic, following an accidental shooting death of his cousin during a New Year's celebration.
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