Trebelhorn

Tom Trebelhorn's five-year plan for bringing the Milwaukee Brewers a pennant fell short. And not even a 40-19 record over the final two months of the 1991 season could save his job.Trebelhorn was fired as manager yesterday, as the Brewers continued major changes in their operation that began a day earlier, when Sal Bando replaced Harry Dalton as general manager."

Bench coach Tom Trebelhorn posted the Orioles' lineup yesterday on the magnetic board outside the clubhouse, as he does before every game. It appeared to be a normal morning in many ways, except this was the last time he'd hold that responsibility, or any others, in an organization that has employed him for 12 seasons. The Orioles informed Trebelhorn his contract wouldn't be renewed for 2008. A replacement will be discussed at the organizational meetings in Sarasota, Fla., next Monday.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. -- Orioles bench coach Tom Trebelhorn rejoined the team yesterday and ran one of the infield drills on the main field. He was scheduled to return to Arizona later in the day, where his wife remains hospitalized after suffering a stroke Feb. 18 that was caused by a ruptured aneurysm in her brain. Elizabeth Black's condition has improved and Trebelhorn said she has been responsive, but she's still in a delicate stage. "Nobody knows the damage of the hemorrhaging and what the residual effect is going to be. It's just wait and see," he said.

The ball slammed into Daniel Cabrera's lower back, and manager Sam Perlozzo was the one hurting. Shannon Stewart's line drive in the third inning yesterday nailed Cabrera as he turned away from it. Cabrera recorded the out and was hunched over in pain as Perlozzo and head trainer Richie Bancells raced from the dugout. Perlozzo immediately feared he would have to go to his bullpen early, with no long man at the ready. But Cabrera stayed in the game, went six innings and earned the decision in an 8-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics.

The Crofton Civic Association board of directors voted Monday to appoint Gayle Colner Sears, a sales manager and 14-year resident of Crofton, to the District 2 seat on the board vacated by Cathy Trebelhorn.Sears had been one of three contenders for the seat, but one applicant, Daniel Malloy, a two-year resident, bowed out and left the meeting minutes before the board voted around 10 p.m. The other applicant, Thomas Marbury, an insurance broker and 17-year resident, could not attend because of a family medical emergency, said Town Manager Barbara Swann.

In the latest rumblings to come from a front-office shake-up that began soon after a disappointing season grinded to a halt, the Orioles will name Syd Thrift as a special assistant to new general manager Frank Wren and promote Tom Trebelhorn to director of player development.Thrift had spent the past four seasons in that post, which he assumed on Oct. 31, 1994. During that time, he helped to revive the Orioles' minor-league system after a dormant period caused, in part, by the loss of draft choices from the club's increased activity in the free-agent market.

The Orioles will further their three-month organizational makeover today by announcing the promotion of longtime outfielder, coach and front office executive Don Buford as director of minor-league operations and the corresponding shift of his predecessor, Tom Trebelhorn, to the newly created position of director of organizational instruction. The front office shuffle also includes the promotion of Tripp Norton from administrator for player development to assistant director of minor-league operations; a change in title, but not responsibilities, for former assistant general manager Bruce Manno; and the hiring of Danny Garcia and Tim Thompson as major-league scouts.

While acknowledging the speculation that continues to swirl around the organization about manager Ray Miller's possible successor, farm director Tom Trebelhorn said yesterday he's not pursuing the job and is "uncomfortable" addressing the situation."

Bench coach Tom Trebelhorn posted the Orioles' lineup yesterday on the magnetic board outside the clubhouse, as he does before every game. It appeared to be a normal morning in many ways, except this was the last time he'd hold that responsibility, or any others, in an organization that has employed him for 12 seasons. The Orioles informed Trebelhorn his contract wouldn't be renewed for 2008. A replacement will be discussed at the organizational meetings in Sarasota, Fla., next Monday.

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Orioles stayed within the organization when finding a new bench coach. They didn't even look outside the team. Third base coach Tom Trebelhorn will take a seat beside interim manager Sam Perlozzo when the Orioles face the Tampa Bay Devil Rays tomorrow. First base coach Rick Dempsey will assume Trebelhorn's duties as third base coach, with Dave Cash leaving Triple-A Ottawa's staff to replace Dempsey. Butch Davis, a coach at Double-A Bowie, will replace Cash at Ottawa.

WASHINGTON -- Orioles manager Sam Perlozzo has been around Erik Bedard enough not to second-guess his best starting pitcher. So when Perlozzo hears Bedard utter the words "I'm done," the manager shakes his hand and decides who is coming into the game next. That's what happened yesterday when Bedard walked off the field after the seventh inning. He was dominant for much of the afternoon, allowing one run on three hits and three walks while tying a career high with 12 strikeouts. But after throwing 98 pitches and having to take a couple of sprints around the bases with his two hits, Bedard decided he was through.

JUPITER, Fla. -- It was an odd scene, especially under the circumstances. Tom Trebelhorn, the Orioles' 59-year-old bench coach, was flat on the deck matching third baseman Melvin Mora push-up for push-up Wednesday while the rest of the team warmed up for an exhibition game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The fact that Trebelhorn was willing to engage a premier athlete 24 years his junior in a test of physical prowess, light-hearted as the contest was, would say a lot about the man even on his best day. The fact that he was in uniform at all at this juncture in his most difficult spring is a testament to the power of his particular form of positive thinking.

FORT MYERS, FLA. -- Orioles manager Sam Perlozzo still hasn't decided whether he can afford the luxury of carrying two left-handed relievers in his bullpen this season. If Jamie Walker is deemed sufficient, Perlozzo most likely will choose among Todd Williams, Jeremy Guthrie and Rob Bell for the two available openings. Otherwise, John Parrish or Kurt Birkins could be the second left-hander. Dodgers@Orioles Today, 1:05 p.m., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. -- Orioles bench coach Tom Trebelhorn rejoined the team yesterday and ran one of the infield drills on the main field. He was scheduled to return to Arizona later in the day, where his wife remains hospitalized after suffering a stroke Feb. 18 that was caused by a ruptured aneurysm in her brain. Elizabeth Black's condition has improved and Trebelhorn said she has been responsive, but she's still in a delicate stage. "Nobody knows the damage of the hemorrhaging and what the residual effect is going to be. It's just wait and see," he said.

Yesterday, the Orioles conducted a drill on one of their back fields that provided a few laughs. Naturally, Jeff Conine and Kevin Millar were responsible. In the drill, third base coach Tom Trebelhorn created different game situations with the bases loaded, depending on where he hit the ball. Pitchers would have to cover first base on a grounder to the right side. Outfielders would chase down singles and throw to the plate. And each time Trebelhorn made contact, the "batter" would run to first.

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Orioles stayed within the organization when finding a new bench coach. They didn't even look outside the team. Third base coach Tom Trebelhorn will take a seat beside interim manager Sam Perlozzo when the Orioles face the Tampa Bay Devil Rays tomorrow. First base coach Rick Dempsey will assume Trebelhorn's duties as third base coach, with Dave Cash leaving Triple-A Ottawa's staff to replace Dempsey. Butch Davis, a coach at Double-A Bowie, will replace Cash at Ottawa.

The runs flowed for the Orioles less than 24 hours earlier, and they weren't shy about taking huge gulps. Maybe it was predictable that a new day would leave them parched. Two measly drops of offense won't quench a thirst - or cool down a third base coach. Absent from the majors until two months ago, Orlando Hernandez remained unbeaten and the undisputed ace of the New York Yankees' pitching staff by limiting the Orioles to Rafael Palmeiro's bases-empty home run in seven innings yesterday in a 5-2 victory at Camden Yards that ended with angry words being exchanged in the infield.

The ball slammed into Daniel Cabrera's lower back, and manager Sam Perlozzo was the one hurting. Shannon Stewart's line drive in the third inning yesterday nailed Cabrera as he turned away from it. Cabrera recorded the out and was hunched over in pain as Perlozzo and head trainer Richie Bancells raced from the dugout. Perlozzo immediately feared he would have to go to his bullpen early, with no long man at the ready. But Cabrera stayed in the game, went six innings and earned the decision in an 8-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics.

Orioles third base coach Tom Trebelhorn raised both arms, baseball's universal stop sign. It was in plain sight, impossible to miss or misunderstand. Except Miguel Tejada ran it like a student driver. No way Tejada was going to hold up yesterday with only one run scoring on Sammy Sosa's double, a game suddenly tied in the eighth inning, another young pitcher on the verge of being cheated out of a much-deserved win. Tejada kept chugging down the line and dived across the plate without drawing a throw, giving the Orioles a lead that blossomed into a 5-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards.

The runs flowed for the Orioles less than 24 hours earlier, and they weren't shy about taking huge gulps. Maybe it was predictable that a new day would leave them parched. Two measly drops of offense won't quench a thirst - or cool down a third base coach. Absent from the majors until two months ago, Orlando Hernandez remained unbeaten and the undisputed ace of the New York Yankees' pitching staff by limiting the Orioles to Rafael Palmeiro's bases-empty home run in seven innings yesterday in a 5-2 victory at Camden Yards that ended with angry words being exchanged in the infield.