In addition to my usual Yankees Chick posts, I have also begun writing regularly for AOL's FanHouse blog. I will post the beginnings of those articles here on YC, and then you'll have to click the link to jump on over to FH to read the rest... stick with me here, amigos!
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Chris Ray, who has served as closer for the O's for the past year and underwent Tommy John surgery last August, has begun rehabbing his elbow but most likely won't be pitching at all this season (hey, sounds like Carl Pavano!). Fortunately for the Orioles, they are currently in a rebuilding phase -- a wise move, I might add, one that more teams should make -- taking measures to work towards a brighter future rather than mortgaging their livelihood in a futile attempt to compete with the rest of the AL East. Because of this, they need not be too concerned about little things that trouble teams that are aiming to make a run at a championship, like saving games.

Unlike Pavano, Ray has been actively working to rehab his arm so that he can be back in action as soon as possible.

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