Josh Tolentino: Orioles’ Albernaz still has many to win over
BALTIMORE — Jim Palmer sought a conversation. According to the Orioles legend, he couldn’t even get a text back. During his appearance on the BMore Sports Podcast in an episode released last week with fellow Orioles Hall of Famer Mike Bordick and broadcaster Jerry Coleman, Palmer, a longtime Mid-Atlantic Sports Network analyst, recalled texting first-year manager Craig Albernaz in February ...
Jim Palmer sought a conversation with Orioles' manager Craig Albernaz. According to Palmer, he tried to reach Albernaz in February via text, suggesting Colton Cowser study Cody Bellinger's approach against left-handed pitching. Palmer believed identifying this weakness would help Cowser's struggling performance against left-handers.
However, Albernaz never responded to Palmer's message. Palmer then contacted Albernaz in Houston, where he received a dismissive reply about talking being easier than doing. The Orioles declined to comment on these interactions. Albernaz's coaching staff, including Dustin Lind and Brady North, was already analyzing their hitters' weaknesses before Palmer's public criticism.
Palmer revealed that Albernaz had previously invited him to be a guest coach during spring training, but Palmer declined, citing a focus on pitching instruction that wasn't part of the role. Despite Palmer's frustration, he expressed respect for Albernaz, acknowledging he drew a bad hand both in the season and personally.
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