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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Mike Mussina throws against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Ohio, in this October 11, 1997 file photo. Mussina, according to ESPN on November 19, 2008, has decided to retire after 18 years in major league baseball, and will give the New York Yankees a decision later this week.
Former Baltimore Orioles player and member of Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame Cal Ripken Jr. gives baseballs to Nicaraguan children during an instructional session in Granada Stadium, some 45 km (27 miles) south of Managua November 14, 2008. Ripken is on a three-day visit to Nicaragua, his first as an American Public Diplomacy Envoy for the U.S. Department of State, during which he will conduct a series of baseball clinics for local children and coaches.
Former Baltimore Orioles player and member of Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame Cal Ripken Jr. Stands with fellow MLB Hall of Famer Dennis Martinez during an instructional session in Granada Stadium, some 45 km (27 mi) south of Managua November 14, 2008. Ripken is on a three-day visit to Nicaragua, his first as an American Public Diplomacy Envoy for the U.S. Department of State, during which he will conduct a series of baseball clinics for local children and coaches.
Former Baltimore Orioles player and member of Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame Cal Ripken Jr. gives batting tips to Nicaraguan children during an instructional session in Granada Stadium, some 45 km (27 mi) south of Managua November 14, 2008. Ripken is on a three-day visit to Nicaragua, his first as an American Public Diplomacy Envoy for the U.S. Department of State, during which he will conduct a series of baseball clinics for local children and coaches.
Former Baltimore Orioles player and member of Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame Cal Ripken Jr. coaches Nicaraguan children during an instructional session in Granada Stadium, some 45 km (27 mi) south of Managua November 14, 2008. Ripken is on a three-day visit to Nicaragua, his first as an American Public Diplomacy Envoy for the U.S. Department of State, during which he will conduct a series of baseball clinics for local children and coaches.
Former Baltimore Orioles player and member of Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame Cal Ripken Jr. stands with Nicaraguan children during an instructional session in Granada Stadium, some 45 km (27 mi) south of Managua November 14, 2008. Ripken is on a three-day visit to Nicaragua, his first as an American Public Diplomacy Envoy for the U.S. Department of State, during which he will conduct a series of baseball clinics for local children and coaches.
Former Baltimore Orioles player and member of Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame Cal Ripken Jr. Coaches Nicaraguan children during an instructional session in Granada Stadium, some 45 km (27 mi) south of Managua November 14, 2008. Ripken is on a three-day visit to Nicaragua, his first as an American Public Diplomacy Envoy for the U.S. Department of State, during which he will conduct a series of baseball clinics for local children and coaches.
Former Baltimore Orioles player and member of Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame Cal Ripken Jr. gives a high five to a Nicaraguan child during an instructional session in Granada Stadium, some 45 km (27 mi) south of Managua November 14, 2008. Ripken is on a three-day visit to Nicaragua, his first as an American Public Diplomacy Envoy for the U.S. Department of State, during which he will conduct a series of baseball clinics for local children and coaches.
Former Baltimore Orioles player and member of Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame Cal Ripken Jr. works out with Nicaraguan children during an instructional session in Granada Stadium, some 45 km (27 mi) south of Managua November 14, 2008. Ripken is on a three-day visit to Nicaragua, his first as an American Public Diplomacy Envoy for the U.S. Department of State, during which he will conduct a series of baseball clinics for local children and coaches.
Baltimore Orioles' Nick Markakis displays the new patch on the teams road jersey during a press conference, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, in Baltimore. For the first time since 1972, the Orioles will wear the script word "Baltimore" across the front of their gray road jerseys. At home and away, the left sleeve will be adorned by a circular patch featuring the pattern of the Maryland state flag.
Baltimore Orioles' Nick Markakis, left, and Adam Jones pose wearing the team's new road and home jerseys during a press conference, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, in Baltimore. For the first time since 1972, the Orioles will wear the script word "Baltimore" across the front of their gray road jerseys. At home and away, the left sleeve will be adorned by a circular patch featuring the pattern of the Maryland state flag.
Former Baltimore Orioles player Boog Powell waves to the crowd while displaying the teams away batting practice jerseys with current player Jeremy Guthrie, left, during a press conference, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, in Baltimore. For the first time since 1972, the Orioles will wear the script word "Baltimore" across the front of their gray road jerseys. At home and away, the left sleeve will be adorned by a circular patch featuring the pattern of the Maryland state flag.
Baltimore Orioles' Nick Markakis waves to the crowd while wearing the teams new away uniform during a press conference, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, in Baltimore. For the first time since 1972, the Orioles will wear the script word "Baltimore" across the front of their gray road jerseys. At home and away, the left sleeve will be adorned by a circular patch featuring the pattern of the Maryland state flag.
Baltimore Orioles' George Sherrill inspects the new patch on the teams jersey during a press conference, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, in Baltimore. For the first time since 1972, the Orioles will wear the script word "Baltimore" across the front of their gray road jerseys. At home and away, the left sleeve will be adorned by a circular patch featuring the pattern of the Maryland state flag.
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Alfredo Simon (58) walks up the pitchers' mound as Vernon Wells of the Toronto Blue Jays rounds the bases at left, past third baseman Melvin Mora, after hitting a three-run home run off Simon in the fifth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland September 28, 2008.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie (46) kicks at the dirt on the pitchers' mound as Vernon Wells of the Toronto Blue Jays rounds the bases at left after hitting a solo home run off Guthrie in the second inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland September 28, 2008.