Ryan Joseph O'Malley (born April 9, 1980) is a former

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who played for the

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in . O'Malley made his major league debut for the Cubs on August 16, 2006, against the

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. He pitched eight innings, giving up five hits, six walks, two strikeouts and no runs in a 1–0 win. In his next start, he pitched four and two-thirds innings before leaving with a strained left elbow. He was activated from the disabled list on September 8, 2006. On January 9, 2007, the Cubs announced that O'Malley would be among 11 non-roster players invited to

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camp in

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. In February 2008, O'Malley was signed by the

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of the independent Northern League, but before appearing in a game for them, he left to sign a minor league contract with the

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. He became a free agent at the end of the season. On December 2, 2009, O'Malley was named the pitching coach for the

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