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A frenetic first day of mini-camp

A frenetic first day of mini-camp
SARASOTA, Fla. - So much for easing into the mini-camp schedule. Yesterday was supposed to be a light day, with players trickling into the complex. Who knew that the Orioles would sign Delmon Young to a minor league contract and invite Jack Cust for a workout this week? Dylan Bundy provided an update on his throwing program and targeted June 28 as his first competitive game. Manager Buck Showalter confirmed that Manny Machado wouldn't be here, but might be cleared for baseball activities...
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Orioles sign Delmon Young

Orioles sign Delmon Young
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles decided not to wait until Delmon Young arrived at their mini-camp before signing him to a minor league contract. Young is expected to report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex later this week, and he already will be a member of the organization. The Orioles just announced that they signed Young to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to spring training. Young, 28, is a candidate to serve as a right-handed designated hitter due to his .303/.341/.471 career...
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Delmon Young and Jack Cust invited to mini-camp

Delmon Young and Jack Cust invited to mini-camp
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have invited outfielders Delmon Young and Jack Cust to their mini-camp, according to an industry source, and both players are expected to arrive Tuesday at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. The Orioles are interested in signing Young and Cust to minor league deals with invitations to spring training, according to the source. Young is more likely to be signed than Cust, but it's possible that the Orioles extend contracts to both of them. Young, 28, is viewed strictly...
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Bundy: "I'm throwing without pain for the first time in a year"

Bundy: "I'm throwing without pain for the first time in a year"
SARASOTA, Fla. - Dylan Bundy has set June 28 as his target date to pitch in a "competitive" game, exactly one year after undergoing ligament-reconstructive surgery on his right elbow. Bundy, regarded in some circles as the Orioles' top prospect - slightly ahead of pitcher Kevin Gausman - is throwing from 60 feet and said "everything's great." "I'm throwing without pain for the first time in a year, so that's always a positive," Bundy said after participating in today's mini-camp...
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A few snapshots from mini-camp

A few snapshots from mini-camp
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles annual mini-camp officially begins on Tuesday, but about a dozen players gathered on one of the practice fields at the Ed Smith Stadium complex this morning to participate in conditioning drills and do some throwing. Five of the players were easy to identify - pitchers Tommy Hunter, Dylan Bundy, Kevin Gausman and Mike Wright, and outfielder Henry Urrutia. Bundy, recovering from ligament-reconstructive surgery on his right elbow, played catch with minor league...
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Camping out in Sarasota

Camping out in Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles used 26 different pitchers last season. That may seem like a lot, but imagine if they had used the same one. The poor guy would have been exhausted and practically living with Dr. James Andrews. Yes, that's renowned orthopedist Dr. James Andrews to you and me. Nineteen different pitchers recorded wins in 2013, tying the 2001 and 2012 clubs for the second-most in franchise history. The 2011 team had 20 pitchers win a game. Not the same game, of course. It was 20...
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Wallace taking his fresh eyes and slow hand to Sarasota

Wallace taking his fresh eyes and slow hand to Sarasota
Longtime pitching coach Ray Miller used to instruct his staff to work fast, change speeds and throw strikes. It was such a catchy phrase, and so important in developing Cy Young candidates, that he had T-shirts made as a reminder. New Orioles pitching coach Dave Wallace shares a similar credo, though he has his own ideas to go along with it. "I think that's pretty good," Wallace said. "Ray's been a real good friend. I know him well and he had great success as a pitching coach. Those are...
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Showalter: "This isn't about being competitive, this is about winning"

Showalter: "This isn't about being competitive, this is about winning"
Now that the euphoria over Alexi Casilla's signing has started to dissipate, I decided to empty out the ol' notebook and give you a few more quotes from manager Buck Showalter's interview Thursday night on WBAL Radio. Showalter was asked for his feelings on the present Orioles roster - minus Casilla, of course - and he responded that he "felt fine." Here's more: "I look at it like there's nothing else coming," he said. "There may be. I think that's such a poor reflection for the...
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Orioles sign Casilla to minor league deal

Orioles sign Casilla to minor league deal
The Orioles are bringing back one of their free agents, signing infielder Alexi Casilla to a minor league deal with a spring training invite. Casilla, 29, batted .214/.268/.295 with four doubles, a triple, one homer and 10 RBIs in 62 games last season. He also was 9-for-11 in stolen base attempts. Casilla made $1.7 million last season. The Orioles declined his $3 million option for 2014, but brought him back after second baseman Brian Roberts agreed to terms on a $2 million contract with the...
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Showalter provides medical updates on Chen and Machado

Showalter provides medical updates on Chen and Machado
Pitcher Wei-Yin Chen's recovery from knee surgery in October has been "a little slow," according to manager Buck Showalter. Reason for concern? Not at this point, but it's worth tracking. Chen won't be attending next week's mini-camp in Sarasota, as I wrote previously, but pitching coach Dave Wallace and bullpen coach Dom Chiti will fly to California and check on him. Chen is working out with Chris Tillman, Zach Britton, Bud Norris and Brian Matusz. Chen had small bone spurs removed...
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Showalter on Balfour physical and outside physicians commenting on it

Showalter on Balfour physical and outside physicians commenting on it
During tonight's "Hot Stove Baseball" show on WBAL Radio, I asked manager Buck Showalter whether he found it unusual that physicians from other organizations made public comments on the Orioles' interpretation of closer Grant Balfour's physical and the decision to back away from a two-year, $15 million agreement. Rays physician Dr. Koko Eaton and Reds medical director and chief orthopedic surgeon Dr. Timothy Kremchek questioned why the Orioles were concerned about the results of an MRI...
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A few afternoon notes

A few afternoon notes
Major League Baseball released its full spring training schedule this afternoon, and if offers confirmation that the Orioles will play Triple-A Norfolk in a March 29 exhibition game at Harbor Park. First pitch is slated for 3:05 p.m. The Orioles break camp the previous day after a light workout in Sarasota. Their final Grapefruit League game is March 27 against the Rays at Ed Smith Stadium. Pitchers and catchers report on Feb. 13. The first full-squad workout is Feb. 19. Where has the winter...
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Orioles launch 60th anniversary website

Orioles launch 60th anniversary website
The Orioles announced today that they've created a 60th anniversary website to celebrate the franchise's move from St. Louis in 1954. Featured on www.orioles.com/60 is a new video contest, "My Orioles Magic Moment," that invites fans to recreate some of the amazing moments that the club has experienced in the last 60 seasons. This month's choice may be my favorite. It's Doug DeCinces' home run on June 22, 1979 at Memorial Stadium that's widely credited with starting "Orioles Magic."...
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How did Maddux, Glavine and Thomas do against the Orioles?

How did Maddux, Glavine and Thomas do against the Orioles?
Before closing the door on yesterday's Hall of Fame announcement and the annual controversy that attaches itself like a barnacle, I decided to check how 2014 inductees Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and Frank Thomas fared against the Orioles. In short, quite well. Maddux went 4-2 with a 3.48 ERA in six starts, with 42 hits allowed, five walks and 20 strikeouts in 44 innings. The real eye-opener comes when examining his 2-0 record and 1.69 ERA in two starts at Camden Yards. He allowed three runs...
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Maddux, Glavine and Thomas elected to Hall of Fame, Palmeiro off ballot

Maddux, Glavine and Thomas elected to Hall of Fame, Palmeiro off ballot
One year after failing to induct any players into the Hall of Fame, the Baseball Writers' Association of America agreed that three first-timers deserve entrance into Cooperstown. Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and Frank Thomas will be inducted in their first year on the ballot. Maddux received 97.2 percent of the votes, Glavine 91.9 and Thomas 83.7. Craig Biggio barely missed with 74.8 percent. Players must receive at least 75 percent of the votes in order to be inducted. Former Orioles first...
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FanFest tickets on sale today

FanFest tickets on sale today
The Orioles announced that tickets for their annual FanFest at the Convention Center go on sale today at 10 a.m., and their autograph vouchers may be purchased on Jan. 18. Tickets for FanFest will be available online at www.orioles.com/fanfest, via phone at 1-888-848-BIRD or at the Camden Yards box office and the official team store at the York Galleria in York, PA. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children 14 and under and those over 55. On the day of the event, FanFest tickets will be...
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Who's headed to the Hall?

Who's headed to the Hall?
The 2014 inductees into baseball's Hall of Fame will be announced today at 2 p.m. on MLB Network. We won't have a repeat of last year's shutout. Greg Maddux is a slam dunk, though he won't be a unanimous selection. I guess 355 victories, a 3.16 ERA, four Cy Young Awards, eight All-Star selections and 18 Gold Glove Awards - the most all-time at any position - over 23 seasons aren't enough for some people. MLB.com's Ken Gurnick caused quite a stir yesterday when his ballot revealed only...
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Orioles sign Gamboa and Clark to minor league deals

Orioles sign Gamboa and Clark to minor league deals
The Orioles announced this afternoon that they signed knuckleballers Eddie Gamboa and Zach Clark to minor league contracts. Gamboa has received an invitation to spring training. Gamboa, 29, was 4-6 with a 3.64 ERA in 16 starts at Double-A Bowie and 2-5 with a 6.23 ERA in nine starts at Triple-A Norfolk. He's 37-34 with a 3.37 ERA in six minor league seasons in the Orioles system. The highlight for Gamboa last year was throwing a seven-inning no-hitter for Bowie on June 30 against...
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Jones to receive award at Babe's Birthday Bash

Jones to receive award at Babe's Birthday Bash
Orioles center fielder Adam Jones will receive the 2014 Babe Ruth Museum Community Service Award at the annual Babe's Birthday Bash on Feb. 6 at Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards. The event, which runs from 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., also will celebrate the 119th anniversary of Ruth's birth in Baltimore on Feb. 6, 1895 and commemorate the 100th anniversary of Ruth's professional baseball debut in February 1914. "“Baltimore is a second home to me and I am honored to have the...
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Six Orioles spring training games to be aired on MASN

Six Orioles spring training games to be aired on MASN
The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network will broadcast six of the Orioles' Grapefruit League games in 2014. All six of the games will be played at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota. The five afternoon games will be replayed later in the evening on MASN HD, for folks who actually have jobs that remove them from their homes. The complete MASN HD spring training schedule for the Orioles is as follows: * Saturday, March 1 at 1 p.m., Toronto Blue Jays at Orioles (replay at 7 p.m.) * Friday, March 7 at 1...
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