Poll results
Last week, we asked readers which inexperienced Oriole they wanted to see get an extended look at the big league level, and Garrett Olson was the man. The results:
Garrett Olson, 32.4 percent (1,132 votes)
Luis Hernandez, 23 percent (804 votes)
J.R. House, 12.5 percent (435 votes)
James Hoey, 11.7 percent (408 votes)
Nolan Reimold, 8.8 percent (306 votes)
Radhames Liz, 7.1 percent (248 votes)
Jon Knott, 4.5 percent (156 votes)
Poll
position
Who deserves the most credit for getting first-round pick Matt Wieters signed?
Agent Scott Boras
Orioles area scout Dave Jennings
Orioles owner Peter Angelos
Orioles president Andy MacPhail
Orioles scouting director Joe Jordan
Wieters and his family
No one. It's a bad deal. Vote online at baltimoresun.com/baseball
Hack of
the week
Last week's question: Which retired former Oriole would you like to see take a more active role in the organization?
Cal Ripken Jr. When he's around, the team and the whole city is excited. He's the one we need to push this team back to the top.
[Eric Smith, Essex]
Take your
hacks
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This week's question: Did the Orioles do the right thing by giving first-round pick Matt Wieters a club-record $6 million signing bonus? Why?