The Orioles announced today that Dave Trembley will remain as Manager through the end of next year. Trembley’s deal includes a team option for 2009 and it seems that his performance between now and then will determine if that option is picked up. He’s gone 29-25 since taking over for Sam Perlozzo so itf this is an indication of things to come, it’s safe to say that option would get picked up.

After managing in the Minor Leagues for two decades, Trembley knows how to get things exactly the way he wants them.“You can print the T-shirts,” he said at one point Wednesday, stressing the simplicity of his message. “It’s ‘be on time, be professional and respect the game.’