Murray, who played 12-plus seasons with the Orioles and was inducted into the National baseball Hall of Fame in 2003, will have his own statue at Camden Yards dedicated on Aug. 11.
Hammel hopeful
Pitcher Jason Hammel has been one of the top 10 starters in the American League throughout the first half of the season, but remains very much on the bubble for a spot on the All-Star pitching staff. He said yesterday that he isn't going to sweat out selection Sunday.
"I'd like to go, obviously," he said, "but that's more of an individual thing. We've turned some heads here collectively as a team, so a lot of guys here deserve to go. I'd be happy to go, but I'm happier about the circumstances surrounding us."
Around the horn
Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver, who was honored with a statue at Camden Yards on Saturday, threw out the ceremonial first pitch to Showalter. … An orange '4' trimmed in black was painted in the foul grass in front of the home dugout in honor of Weaver and another four was on the warehouse in right. … First baseman Nick Johnson (right wrist) will leave for Sarasota to begin his rehab. He was placed on the DL Thursday.
Sun reporter Peter Schmuck contributed to this article.
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