SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles third baseman Manny Machado worked out for the first time in spring training today, though he's been on the field for a couple of weeks and has been hitting for more than a month.
It just seemed different in an Orioles uniform.
"It was the first time out on the field, the first time putting an Orioles shirt on," he said. "It was some team activities. Overall, I felt great. I'm just getting ready to get this show on the road."
Machado still isn't sure whether...
SARASOTA, Fla. - Jimmy Paredes, claimed off waivers from the Marlins yesterday, hasn't reported to camp and we may not see him here.
Paredes is a candidate to come off the 40-man roster once the Orioles officially sign pitcher Suk-min Yoon. He could be claimed by another team or outrighted and sent to the minor league camp at Twin Lakes Park.
We'll see.
If the Orioles wait much longer to confirm the Yoon signing, his press conference may be pushed back to Tuesday.
Most of the position...
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles third baseman Manny Machado reported to camp today and took his first rounds of batting practice.
Machado has been cleared to hit and do some running. He also took grounders at third base.
Also, Alfredo Aceves had his first bullpen session, throwing with Chris Tillman and Brian Matusz. They walked back to the clubhouse together after exchanging fist bumps.
Jim Palmer and B.J. Surhoff are here. Surhoff is working as an instructor.
Here are some videos from today's...
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles pitcher Miguel Gonzalez will delay his next bullpen session until Monday or Tuesday due to the back spasms that forced him out of yesterday's workout.
Gonzalez said his back tightened up while covering first base in a rundown drill. It feels much better today, but he won't throw as a precaution.
"I haven't been stretching as much as I was used to the second day out, but I feel pretty good now," he said. "I feel a lot better than I did yesterday."
Gonzalez said...
SARASOTA, Fla. - So what's on the agenda today?
Barring something unforeseen, the Orioles will announce that they've signed Korean pitcher Suk-min Yoon, who has passed his physical, according to sources. It just hadn't been made "official" as of late last night. A press conference is expected to be held on Monday.
Otherwise, it's Day 3 business as usual.
Players will take the field at 10 a.m. for the pre-workout stretch. Pitchers will perform more fielding drills and throw bullpen...
SARASOTA, Fla.- It's all good.
Quick enough?
OK, I'll elaborate a little bit.
The Orioles won't announce the signing of Korean pitcher Suk-min Yoon tonight, according to sources, but confirmation will come on Sunday. Remain patient. It won't be much longer.
The results of Yoon's physical aren't official, but one source said they're "good." As expected all along.
The shoulder injury that prompted Yoon's move to the bullpen last season no longer is an issue.
Both sides anticipate...
SARASOTA, Fla. - The biggest news to come out of Orioles camp today involved reliever Kelvin De La Cruz's hamstring and a waiver claim on utility infielder Jimmy Paredes.
Not much going on here at the moment.
Miguel Gonzalez cut short his workout because of back spasms, but it's not considered serious. He's already left the complex for the day.
"We decided not to take any chances," said manager Buck Showalter. "I'm not alarmed at this point. He told Richie (Bancells) that his bed has...
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have claimed utility player Jimmy Paredes off waivers from the Marlins. They now have a full 40-man roster.
Paredes, 25, batted .192/.231/.248 with one home run and 48 games with the Astros last season. He's a career .234/.274/.311 hitter in three major league seasons.
The Marlins selected Paredes off waivers in November.
Paredes is a switch-hitter, but he's posted a career .264 average against right-handers and a .143 average against left-handers. All three of...
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles still haven't announced the signing of Korean pitcher Suk-min Yoon, but he was sitting in the lobby outside of the clubhouse a few minute ago. One of his representatives from the Boras Corporation, Tad Hun Yo, sat next to him.
Yo said they're also waiting for the results of yesterday's physical, adding that Yoon prefers to work out in Sarasota and will attempt to avoid a return trip to South Korea.
Yoon reached agreement on his three-year deal on Thursday. Both...
SARASOTA, Fla. - There's nothing new to report on pitcher Suk-min Yoon. The Orioles may announce his signing later today. However, it doesn't appear that he will be introduced to the media before Monday.
Pitcher Tim Alderson reported to camp this morning after experiencing travel issues related to the snowstorm. He had to fly through Dallas after the cancellation of his connecting flight in Charlotte.
"Yesterday was a long day," he said. "Just a lot of movies and hanging out."
And a...
SARASOTA, Fla. - Welcome to the second day of spring training at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. Clubhouse opens to the media at 8:45 a.m. Players will take the field around 10 a.m.
The Orioles could announce Suk-min Yoon's signing today. No promises, though.
A report out of Korea last night stated that Yoon will stay with the Orioles instead of returning home, and will later interview for a visa in Canada.
Steve Johnson had an impressive bullpen session yesterday. He's making a nice...
SARASOTA, Fla. - Shortstop J.J. Hardy has reported to camp. He stopped by the media workroom a few minutes ago while waiting for his rental car.
Orioles manager Buck Showalter wore the usual path between practice fields today, fungo bat in hand. He participated in a pitchers fielding drill by standing at the plate and squaring to bunt. He watched four groups throw bullpen sessions.
Showalter was in his element.
"It's a fun day, fun for everybody," he said. "It's kind of fun watching...
SARASOTA, Fla. - Korean pitcher Suk-min Yoon took his physical today and left the complex. The Orioles aren't expected to make an announcement on his signing before Saturday.
The Orioles are trying to obtain a work visa for Yoon without him making another trip to south Korea.
Manager Buck Showalter isn't certain whether Yoon will work out as a starter or reliever. He still needs to sit down with executive vice president Dan Duquette.
Showalter also doesn't know when Yoon will be ready...
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles took the field an hour earlier than scheduled for today's first official workout.
Four of the back fields were used for pitchers fielding practice. Now it's time to hit.
The only no-shows are pitcher Alfredo Aceves and catcher Johnny Monell, who had weather-related travel issues. Non-roster pitcher Fabio Castillo got a late flight last night out of the Dominican.
Brian Matusz and Chris Tillman are throwing bullpen sessions. Earlier, Dylan Bundy played catch...
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles will conduct their first workout today beginning at noon, but it seems anti-climatic.
They gathered for a mini-camp last month. Most of the team has already reported to camp this week. It's not just pitchers and catchers.
Korean right-hander Suk-min Yoon will take his physical today after agreeing to a three-year deal, inching the Orioles closer to their most significant signing of the offseason.
I talked to Nolan Reimold over the phone before the holidays. I...
SARASOTA, Fla. - The first workout will be held Friday afternoon, and Orioles manager Buck Showalter can't recall a larger turnout of players reporting early to camp.
"It's the most I've ever had in 30-something years this early," Showalter said.
"The facility is one (reason). It's a great facility that the ownership and the city of Sarasota... This place buzzes the whole offseason, and Baltimore does, too. I think they like being here. It's a good environment. They know they're not...
SARASOTA, Fla. - Though the Orioles have reached agreement with south Korean pitcher Suk-min Yoon on a three-year contract, he won't be reporting to the Ed Smith Stadium complex today.
It may take a while. One estimation placed his arrival at seven to 10 days, assuming he passes the physical. He probably will need to go back home.
As I wrote previously, I've heard from multiple sources that the Orioles are trying to sign two pitchers. Don't assume that Yoon will be the only one.
The...
SARASOTA, Fla. - The selfie didn't lie.
The Orioles have reached agreement on a three-year contract with south Korean pitcher Suk-min Yoon, according to an industry source. The team most likely will withhold confirmation until getting back the results of his physical.
Yoon will receive $5.75 million guaranteed over three seasons. The deal also includes performance bonuses for games started.
Yoon got the rumor mill spinning late Tuesday night after posting a photo of himself in an Orioles...
SARASOTA, Fla. - My flight out of Baltimore departed yesterday at 1:45 p.m. I arrived at my hotel in Sarasota around 10 p.m.
Not quite the way I drew it up.
In between, there was an unexpected landing in Orlando, complications with my rental car and an hour-long drive from Tampa.
Upon arriving at my hotel, I was reminded how the internet is slower than Jose Molina. It doesn't matter if you try to use a wireless card. It's the same hamster on a wheel.
Hope you enjoy being disconnected at...
ORLANDO, Fla. - Greetings from rainy Orlando. My flight to stormy Tampa has been diverted, and passengers on my Southwest flight are now in two states.
Florida and limbo.
Eventually, we'll be allowed back on the plane. That's the idea, though the fine folks at Southwest are clearly working without a solid plan. They keep changing it on the fly - and now the ground.
Earlier today, Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter announced that he will retire following the 2014 season. His final home game will...
