ORIOLES NOTEBOOK
DuBose Replaced By Halama
Washington Post Staff Writer
Sunday, April 9, 2006; Page E12
BALTIMORE, April 8 -- Though he was responsible for just four of the Boston Red Sox' 14 runs on Friday night, Eric DuBose suffered the most from the blowout loss. On Saturday the Orioles designated DuBose for assignment, meaning they have 10 days to trade, release or send him to the minors if he clears waivers. To replace DuBose, who had allowed five runs in 4 2/3 innings this season, the Orioles purchased pitcher John Halama's contract from Class AAA Ottawa.
"I needed some pitching," Orioles Manager Sam Perlozzo said. "There's guys that weren't going to be available for two or three days."
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DuBose can be claimed by another team while on waivers, so it's entirely possible his Orioles career may be finished.
"You want to get picked up and get right back in the majors," said DuBose, who added he would prefer not to have to go back to Ottawa.
"I think I threw the ball all right. Last night was a straight battle from the get-go."
The move comes as redemption for Halama, who was one of the Orioles' best pitchers this spring with a 1-0 record and a 2.25 ERA in 16 innings. Halama had been scheduled to pitch for Ottawa on Friday, but the game was rained out, which turned out to benefit the left-hander.
"I'm happy as hell to be back here," Halama said.
For Newhan, It's a Start
It appears David Newhan's hot start finally will earn him a place in the starting lineup. Perlozzo said he planned for Newhan to lead off and play right field on Sunday. Newhan has two hits in four at-bats, including a three-run home run Friday. Newhan, who hit .408 in the spring, has not been able to translate his hot hitting into starts.
"That gets frustrating," Newhan said of the team's view of him as a utility player. "I think it's good people can see you as a utility player because that means you can play a lot of positions. But obviously everyone wants to be out there every day."
A Walking Disaster
Daniel Cabrera's six walks in the first inning on Friday were the most given up by an Orioles pitcher in an inning, according to Retrosheet.org. . . .
Perlozzo said he was impressed by Class AA Bowie pitcher Adam Loewen's near-perfect game Friday. Loewen allowed just one hit in eight innings while striking out 12.
"He needs to back it up a couple more times, I think," Perlozzo said.
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