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Mazzone out of Baltimore
By Audrey Nolan
After 2 years with the Baltimore Orioles, Leo Mazzone was fired as Pitching Coach after completing his second year with the staff.
He was hired by Sam Perlozzo, before, the manager of the Atlanta Braves where he made wonderful things with the pitching staff from June 1990 through the end of 2005 season. Then Perlozzo took him to the Baltimore Orioles and sign up a contract for 3 years. Perlozzo was fired on June the 18th and now Mazzone too.
"This is just the business of baseball," Mazzone said. "I had a strong inclination that 2007 was going to be my last year in Baltimore when Sam Perlozzo was released and Dave Trembley was hired."While disappointed at not having the opportunity to play a role in the reconstruction of the Oriole pitcher development program, I understand and wish the team great success. I want to thank the Orioles organization for the opportunity to coach some great young talent. And I especially want to thank the fans in Baltimore who always made me feel at home."
The Braves were great while Mazzone was there in the pitching staff. He helped to develop Cy Young award winners and had 10 different pitchers named to the All-Star team, including Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz.
On the other hand, the Orioles lost more than 90 games on each of the 2 seasons with them; but he was very proud of the work he did with starters Erik Bedard, Adam Loewen and Jeremy Guthrie, who have developed into solid major league pitchers.
"I expected to hear a few nasty things going out to the mound every once in a while. I don't hear them. They keep telling me to keep the faith, you're doing a good job. It's a wonderful place to be. Things have to be done to put this thing together."
About the Author:
Audrey Nolan is a high-ranking writer on sports for the online betting industry. You can also find more of her work at www.instantactionsports.com.
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