March 08, 2008
Bye-Bye Bynum
The Orioles have one less option at shortstop:
Freddie Bynum will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and miss at least five weeks, ending his bid to be Baltimore's starting shortstop on opening day.
Bynum complained about a sore knee early in camp, and an MRI revealed a torn meniscus. After trying to play through the pain, he decided surgery was the best option.
Like his competition, Luis Hernandez, Bynum showed little power in the minor leagues, but at least got on base decently. He was also a better offensive option than Brandon Fahey. At this point, the Orioles are better off going with the best glove they can find.
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Posted by David Pinto at
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Reading your headline, I thought Marty Bynum had passed away.
Bad news for Freddy, good news for Marty.