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**truebluefan** · 01-29-2008, 08:19 AM

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In a move widely discussed in baseball circles for the past several months, the York Revolution in conjunction with the Baltimore Orioles today announce that infield/bench coach Ryan Minor will be joining the Delmarva Shorebirds, the South Atlantic League affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Minor joins manager Ramon Sambo's coaching staff in Salisbury, Maryland, Ryan's home town.

He also rejoins the organization with which he made his major league debut. Minor played in Delmarva as a key member of the 1997 South Atlantic League championship team, where he also met and married wife Allison. The couple and their daughter live in Salisbury.

The Orioles had inquired with the Revolution about Minor's availability. The 33-year-old had signed to return to York in 2008, but the Revolution granted permission for him to pursue the Delmarva opportunity. York's ownership, which includes Hall-of-Famer Brooks Robinson, maintains a close working relationship with the Orioles. The group previously owned several of the Orioles minor league affiliates, including Delmarva.

"Ryan is going to be missed on the coaching staff and in the York community," commented York manager Chris Hoiles, also a former Oriole. "Ryan is a good person, he has a very good baseball mind, and I loved having him sit beside me in the dugout, offering his advice on various situations that would come up during the course of a game. This move gives Ryan a chance to coach in his hometown and further his dream of returning to the big leagues as a coach or manager."

The announcement comes one day after the Revolution announced its first player signing of the 2008 season, inking left-handed pitcher Wayne Franklin to a contract. Now, the team embarks on a search to fill Minor's spot on the coaching staff.

"When Ryan accepted a position to coach two years ago after he stopped playing, we hoped that eventually an opportunity like this would come to him," stated Revolution director of baseball operations, Adam Gladstone. "We are extremely excited that his hard work over the last couple of years has gotten him this opportunity."

Minor was drafted by Baltimore in the 33rd round of the 1996 draft, and made his big-league debut two years later with the Orioles. He is widely remembered for replacing Cal Ripken, Jr. in the starting lineup at third base the night that Ripken ended his consecutive games played streak.

01-29-2008, 08:19 AM	#18 (permalink)
truebluefan Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 15,535 Blog Entries: 25	Baltimore Orioles Acquire York's Ryan Minor Atlantic League In a move widely discussed in baseball circles for the past several months, the York Revolution in conjunction with the Baltimore Orioles today announce that infield/bench coach Ryan Minor will be joining the Delmarva Shorebirds, the South Atlantic League affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Minor joins manager Ramon Sambo's coaching staff in Salisbury, Maryland, Ryan's home town. He also rejoins the organization with which he made his major league debut. Minor played in Delmarva as a key member of the 1997 South Atlantic League championship team, where he also met and married wife Allison. The couple and their daughter live in Salisbury. The Orioles had inquired with the Revolution about Minor's availability. The 33-year-old had signed to return to York in 2008, but the Revolution granted permission for him to pursue the Delmarva opportunity. York's ownership, which includes Hall-of-Famer Brooks Robinson, maintains a close working relationship with the Orioles. The group previously owned several of the Orioles minor league affiliates, including Delmarva. "Ryan is going to be missed on the coaching staff and in the York community," commented York manager Chris Hoiles, also a former Oriole. "Ryan is a good person, he has a very good baseball mind, and I loved having him sit beside me in the dugout, offering his advice on various situations that would come up during the course of a game. This move gives Ryan a chance to coach in his hometown and further his dream of returning to the big leagues as a coach or manager." The announcement comes one day after the Revolution announced its first player signing of the 2008 season, inking left-handed pitcher Wayne Franklin to a contract. Now, the team embarks on a search to fill Minor's spot on the coaching staff. "When Ryan accepted a position to coach two years ago after he stopped playing, we hoped that eventually an opportunity like this would come to him," stated Revolution director of baseball operations, Adam Gladstone. "We are extremely excited that his hard work over the last couple of years has gotten him this opportunity." Minor was drafted by Baltimore in the 33rd round of the 1996 draft, and made his big-league debut two years later with the Orioles. He is widely remembered for replacing Cal Ripken, Jr. in the starting lineup at third base the night that Ripken ended his consecutive games played streak. __________________ Olympics will be covered at Baseballforum, Basketballforum, Hockeyforum, Menstennisforum, Tennisforum, Soccerforum.com, Xtratime.org, Boxingforum.com, and Volleyballforum.com. NFL exhibition International and domestic Cricket NRL, Super League, Currie Cup, Air New Zealand Cup Rugby PGA and LPGA Tour English Premier Football Discussion Site #1. English Premier Football Discussion Site #2.

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