Orioles Recall Birkins, Designate Shuey For Assignment

Published on August 28, 2007 under International League (IL1)
Norfolk Tides News Release

The Orioles today announced that LHP Kurt Birkins has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk and RHP Paul Shuey has been designated for assignment.

Birkins has made 7 appearances for the Orioles and is 0-1 with a 9.95 ERA (12.2IP, 14ER). He has gone 8-4 with a 3.07 ERA (105.2IP, 36ER) and 98 strikeouts in 20 games (19 starts) for Norfolk.

Shuey appeared in 25 games for the Orioles, going 0-1 with one save and a 9.82 ERA (25.2IP, 28ER).

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