Baysox: For Hale, no farewell yet in Bowie

BOWIE -- If, as expected, 27-year-old Beau Hale starts this afternoon for the Bowie Baysox against the New Britain Rock Cats, his career will have come full-circle.

Four years ago, Hale was on the fast track to Camden Yards. He was the Baltimore Orioles' top draft choice in 2001, signing for a bonus of $2.25 million. He'd had his ups and downs on his way up the organizational ladder, but had shown enough promise to be considered one of the club's top prospects.

He arrived at Double-A Bowie for the first time in August of 2002. He made only two starts for the Baysox before developing a shoulder problem that sidelined him...