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July 17, 2012

Transaction Analysis

The Orioles Lose Their Ace

by R.J. Anderson

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Recalled RHP Chris Tillman from Triple-A Norfolk. [7/16]
Placed RHP Jason Hammel on the 15-day disabled list. [7/16]
Recalled and optioned RHP Steve Johnson from/to Triple-A Norfolk. [7/16]

Buck Showalter doesn’t think he’ll see Hammel again until September. If true, it’s a tough break for a team that can ill-afford to lose a quality starter. Hammel is tied for the Orioles lead in quality start percentage, leads the team in starter ERA, and ranks 14th league-wide in FIP*. It’s tough to envision the Orioles sustaining their playoff positioning if he doesn’t return until the season’s final weeks.

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