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2014 Orioles broadcast schedule announced by MASN

2014 Orioles broadcast schedule announced by MASN
The 2014 Orioles broadcast schedule was released today by MASN, and all the action begins with the regular season and home opener on Monday, March 31 at Camden Yards against the world champion Boston Red Sox. In all, 156 Orioles games will be broadcast in crystal-clear high definition on MASN - 94 on MASN and MASN HD and 62 on MASN2 and MASN2 HD. Six Orioles games are scheduled to be aired on national networks during the 2014 season. Highlights of MASN's 2014 Orioles schedule include...
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Does Yoon tweet offer a hint? (updated twice)

Does Yoon tweet offer a hint? (updated twice)
Korean pitcher Suk-min Yoon tweeted a photo of himself tonight wearing an Orioles cap. Is he trying to tell us something? No one from the Korean media has reported an agreement between Yoon and the Orioles, and I haven't received confirmation from anyone in the organization. Three prominent members are unaware of any agreement. A tweet from @MyKBO explained that the caption with the photo basically translated to "ta-da." Have we reached a point where news is broke via selfies? The...
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Orioles' top spring training storylines (updated)

Orioles' top spring training storylines (updated)
One more day before pitchers and catchers report to spring training and the Orioles still haven't found that elusive veteran starter. The targeted trio remains unsigned - A.J. Burnett, Ervin Santana and Ubaldo Jimenez. For that matter, so do outfielder Nelson Cruz, designated hitter/first baseman Kendrys Morales and infielder Stephen Drew. Anyone surprised that they're still on the market on Feb. 12? Think the draft compensation is an issue here? Burnett doesn't require a draft pick,...
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Is Bonifacio a fit for Orioles?

Is Bonifacio a fit for Orioles?
The Orioles maintain interest in veteran utility player Emilio Bonifacio, but not at his current price. Bonifacio becomes a free agent at 2 p.m. Wednesday if he clears waivers, and teams seem reluctant to pick up his $3.5 million contract. The Orioles won't touch it, according to sources, but he's long been a favorite of manager Buck Showalter and there's definite interest in him. The Yankees are among the other teams with interest in Bonifacio, 28, a switch-hitter who batted a combined...
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My dark horse candidate with the Orioles

My dark horse candidate with the Orioles
Two more days until Orioles pitchers and catchers report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex. Seems like the right time to name a dark horse candidate to break camp with the club. The Orioles signed pitcher Alfredo Aceves to a minor league deal on Jan. 15. He received a spring training invite. He's my guy. Aceves will work out as a starter in camp, according to manager Buck Showalter. He's more likely to find a spot in the bullpen, though he becomes a candidate for the back end of the...
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Time is running out for Orioles to bring a starter to camp

Time is running out for Orioles to bring a starter to camp
Orioles pitchers and catchers report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex on Thursday. By my math, that's three more days. Do I remain supremely confident that executive vice president Dan Duquette will sign a veteran starter? Supremely may be a reach. FOXSports.com confirmed last night that the Orioles and Blue Jays remain in contact with Ervin Santana's representatives. The one holdup for the Orioles, of course, is the draft pick compensation. Santana's price has come down significantly...
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Debating whether Orioles should hold onto draft pick

Debating whether Orioles should hold onto draft pick
Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette stated multiple times during FanFest that the club's best players would come via the farm system rather than free agency. The ol' draft and develop strategy toward building a winner. The organization has improved its depth, as evidenced by various ratings from national baseball sites, but should the Orioles stay the course and horde their top pick in the 2014 First-Year Player Draft? Signing Ubaldo Jimenez or Ervin Santana would give the Orioles...
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Taking the rotation for another spin

Taking the rotation for another spin
Anyone tired of reading and talking about the Orioles' quest to sign a veteran starting pitcher? If so, my apologies. I'm actually tired of writing about it, but here I go again, checking the list of remaining free agent starters that's provided by MLBTradeRumors: Erik Bedard (35) A.J. Burnett (37) Chris Capuano (35) Odrisamer Despaigne (27) Jon Garland (34) Tommy Hanson (27) Aaron Harang (36) Ubaldo Jimenez (30) Jair Jurrjens (28) Jeff Karstens (31) Paul Maholm (32) Jason Marquis...
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Arroyo off the board (updated)

Arroyo off the board (updated)
The Orioles' chances of landing a frontline starting pitcher took another hit today. FOXSports.com and ESPN.com are reporting that Bronson Arroyo has reached agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks, removing one of the Orioles' primary free agent targets from the market. Complete terms haven't been disclosed, but the deal is for two years and includes an option, according to ESPN.com. Arroyo's willingness to concede a third guaranteed year worked in the Orioles' favor, but reports that...
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Update on Orioles' search for starting pitcher (K-Rod note)

Update on Orioles' search for starting pitcher (K-Rod note)
If odds were placed on which starting pitcher eventually signs with the Orioles, A.J. Burnett currently would be deemed the long shot. The Baltimore/Monkton angle doesn't seem to be working. While negotiations aren't dead, one industry source says it "doesn't look good" because Burnett would rather stay in the National League, where he posted a 3.41 ERA in two seasons with the Pirates. The Orioles remain in the running for Bronson Arroyo, Ubaldo Jimenez and Korean right-hander Suk-min...
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Duquette: "We're trying to win now"

Duquette: "We're trying to win now"
Stop me if you've heard this one: The Orioles are focused on signing a starting pitcher. It could be Bronson Arroyo, now that he's willing to settle for a two-year deal. It could be A.J. Burnett, though the allure of being close to home doesn't have him crawling on hands and knees to the warehouse. It could be Korean right-hander Suk-min Yoon, but he's not the innings-eater and proven major league veteran that executive vice president Dan Duquette has been targeting since the free agent...
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Wieters on new contract and extension talks

Wieters on new contract and extension talks
Orioles catcher Matt Wieters celebrated his new contract tonight with dinner at a nice restaurant. Nothing too fancy. He wasn't popping champagne corks over his $7.7 million deal for 2014. He's just glad to avoid a possible arbitration hearing later this month. Wieters had filed at $8.75 million and the Orioles countered at $6.5 million. The sides usually split the difference. "It's nice," Wieters said. "I'm very grateful to be able to have it behind me. It's never something that...
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Orioles sign LaPorta to minor league deal

Orioles sign LaPorta to minor league deal
Jack Cust will have some company at Twin Lakes Park. The Orioles have signed former first-round pick Matt LaPorta, 29, to a minor league deal. It does not include an invitation to spring training. The Milwaukee Brewers made LaPorta the seventh overall pick in the 2007 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Florida, but he never met expectations and didn't play in the majors last season. The Cleveland Indians acquired LaPorta on July 7, 2008 as part of the CC Sabathia trade. In...
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Orioles reach agreement with Wieters on 2014 contract (with Duquette quote)

Orioles reach agreement with Wieters on 2014 contract (with Duquette quote)
The Orioles have settled with their last arbitration-eligible player, reaching agreement with catcher Matt Wieters on a $7.7 million contract for 2014. Executive vice president Dan Duquette just confirmed the agreement, which was first reported by CBSSports.com. It includes award incentives. Wieters filed at $8.75 million and the Orioles countered at $6.5 million before reaching agreement tonight and avoiding a hearing. Wieters can become a free agent following the 2015 season. The Orioles...
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Rodney off the Orioles' free agent board

Rodney off the Orioles' free agent board
Tommy Hunter's chances of closing for the Orioles this season improved dramatically tonight. Reports have surfaced that Fernando Rodney agreed to terms with the Mariners on a two-year, $14 million contract. The deal, first reported by Jonah Keri of Grantland, includes another $1 million in possible incentives. The deal is pending the results of his physical. Those things don't always go smoothly. The Orioles maintained dialogue with Rodney's agent and were deemed as one of the finalists...
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Taking a closer look at the Orioles' camp roster

Taking a closer look at the Orioles' camp roster
The Orioles currently have 60 players on their spring training roster, with the intention of adding at least one more pitcher. They're still trying to finalize a deal with Korean right-hander Suk-min Yoon and are heavily involved in negotiations with A.J. Burnett and Bronson Arroyo. Arroyo reportedly is willing to accept a two-year deal, which puts him in play for the Orioles. Meanwhile, there are doubts about whether Burnett actually wants to pitch in Baltimore despite the proximity to his...
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What's going on with Orioles bullpen? (Hammonds note)

What's going on with Orioles bullpen? (Hammonds note)
No matter how many announcements are made concerning minor league signings or new scouts, the Orioles' primary focus remains on finding a veteran starting pitcher. Nothing has changed in that regard. However, the bullpen has not gone ignored. It's not set. The Orioles remain in the running for closer Fernando Rodney. They've stayed in contact with his representative as the market for his services diminished. While they seem comfortable with naming Tommy Hunter as their ninth-inning...
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Orioles sign Meek and Cust to minor league deals

Orioles sign Meek and Cust to minor league deals
The Orioles have added to their spring training roster, signing right-hander Evan Meek to a minor league deal, according to a team official. Meek, 30, will report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex, giving the Orioles 31 pitchers in camp. Meek is 7-7 with a 3.34 ERA in 156 major league relief appearances with the Pittsburgh Pirates from 2008-2012. The Texas Rangers signed Meek as a free agent on Dec. 6, 2012, and he went 6-9 with a 4.50 ERA in 33 games, including 15 starts, with Triple-A Round...
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Orioles hire three for scouting department

Orioles hire three for scouting department
The Orioles announced today the hiring of special assignment scout Dave Machemer and amateur scouts Jeff Stevens and Dan Durst. Not quite the same as a starting pitcher or the official list of spring training invites, but I'll take it. Seriously, though, the list of invites should be coming fairly soon, considering that I leave for Sarasota in exactly one week. Machemer managed in the Orioles organization from 1998-2001 and possesses 39 years of experience in professional baseball as a...
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A few thoughts on Davis and Yoon

A few thoughts on Davis and Yoon
Once word spread yesterday that the Braves signed first baseman Freddie Freeman to an eight-year extension worth $135 million, you probably wondered how much Chris Davis is worth to the Orioles. Join the club. Freeman is 24. Davis turns 28 next month, a late bloomer who didn't find a regular spot in a lineup until the 2012 season. Freeman is a career .285/.358/.466 hitter in 471 games and 1,908 plate appearances, with 93 doubles, 68 home runs and 280 RBIs. Last season, he batted...
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