Brad Hennessey News

Youngstown -- Youngstown State University senior right-handed pitcher Phil Klein was selected by the Texas Rangers in the 30th Round as the 924th overall pick of the 2011 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Tuesday evening.

With spring training beginning in earnest Monday with the Orioles' first pitchers and catchers workout, this seemed like a fine time to talk about our darkhorse candidates to make the club's 2011 Opening Day roster.

Youngstown State senior pitcher Aaron Swenson signed a free agent contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, one week after two of his teammates were selected in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.

The trip from Whitmer High School to Fifth Third Field is a seven-mile trip that normally takes roughly 15 minutes.