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Friday - May 5, 2006

Alumni news: Fahey and Halsey

I keep forgetting to post the news that Brandon Fahey was called up a few days ago and is currently on the active roster with the Orioles (link). Brandon got the news about the call-up during a game. It gets better, though. He was actually yanked in the middle of an at-bat and given the news:

Fahey didn't have much time to think about his new gig. The infielder was yanked from a game for Triple-A Ottawa during the middle of an at-bat, and he was at the airport at 2:45 a.m. ET. He said he hadn't gotten much sleep, but he was still excited to be in Sunday's starting lineup.

"I still can't believe it," he said. "I'm shocked. I don't think it's hit me yet."

Fahey, the son of former big-league catcher Bill Fahey, said he was confused when he first got the call. There he was, in his helmet and batting gloves, preparing to get on base. The next thing he knew, he was on the sidelines, talking to his manager with his head racing a million miles an hour.

If you go to that Orioles link above, there are a couple of links to video clips featuring Brandon (see the "Related Links" on the sidebar). Cool. Do it quick. I have no idea how long those things stay around.

Also of note, Brad Halsey got his first start and win since joining the A's in a game against the Angels on Tuesday (link). I like the photo in the linked story. Intense.

I'm happy for both of these guys.

Posted by Joanna at 7:15 AM