With this being the last week, my column will cover all of the American League today and focus on playing time. BALTIMORE ORIOLES The Orioles were eliminated from the playoffs long ago and will continue to mix in some younger players with the veterans. Jeff Fiorentino will play in left field …

SEATTLE MARINERS Jarrod Washburn is likely done for the year after straining his right calf in last Tuesday’s start.  Washburn secured a nice free agent contract after pitching over his head in 2005 with a 3.20 ERA.  This year his surface stats of an 8-14 record and a 4.67 ERA better …

CHICAGO WHITE SOX Josh Fields went deep in his first major league AB.  The 23-year-old prospect is a 3B by trade, but will play some OF in the Venezuelan Winter League.  The White Sox will decide in the off-season whether to move the arbitration eligible Joe Crede, who will also need …