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Oriole's farm system prospering amid the losing

Published 09/03/06

BOWIE - Last year, outfielder Nick Markakis was merely a minor-league phenom. This year, he's a proven major league hitter (.312, 14 homers, 55 RBIs) who has moved into the No. 3 spot in the Baltimore Orioles' lineup.

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The careers of closer Chris Ray and utility man Brandon Fahey underwent similar transformations this season. Ray pitched just 40 big-league innings last year, but has recorded 30 saves in 2006 at the back end of the Orioles' bullpen. Fahey emerged as a legitimate prospect last year with a .291 season at Bowie. Now, he's a valuable jack-of-all-trades for the parent club who has helped out in both the outfield and the...

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