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 Hardy was expected to generate a lot of interest from numerous
teams, including the New York Yankees who will have a gaping hole
with Derek Jeter's retirement, looking for a quality shortstop.
The 32-year-old Hardy batted .268/.309/.372 with 28 doubles, nine
home runs and 52 RBIs this season. He went 3-for-10 with a home run
in the American League Division Series as the Orioles swept the
Detroit Tigers.
--Chris Tillman will start Game 1 of the American League
Championship Series, Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter
announced.
The right-handed Tillman will face off against Kansas City Royals
right hander James Shield at 8:07 ET Friday.
Tillman got the start against the Tigers in Game 1 of the American
League Division Series. He allowed two runs in five innings as the
Orioles won the first game on their way to sweeping the Detroit.
In his career, Shields is 11-7 with a 3.52 ERA in 26 starts against
the Orioles.
--The Baltimore Orioles will not have the services of slugging first
baseman Chris Davis during their American League Championship Series
matchup with the Kansas City Royals.
Orioles manager Buck Showalter confirmed that Davis, who still has
five games left on his 25-game suspension, will not be on the ALCS
roster.
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Davis was suspended for 25 games for taking Adderall, which is a
banned substance.
--Houston Astros hitting coach John Mallee is leaving for the same
job with the Chicago Cubs.
Mallee replaces Bill Mueller, who announced earlier this week that
he was leaving the Cubs after one season as their hitting coach.
The 45-year-old Mallee is from Chicago and wanted to return to be
near family.
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