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Notes off today's intrasquad games

Notes off today's intrasquad games
SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Davis hit an opposite-field home run off Tommy Hunter in today's Orioles intrasquad game on the Camden Yards field. Davis lined a fastball that was low and away over the left-field fence. "Actually, it wasn't a bad pitch," Davis said. In his next at-bat, Davis squared to bunt twice against Adam Russell, taking the first pitch and fouling off the second. He struck out swinging, with catcher Taylor Teagarden squeezing the foul tip. "I wanted to see how it felt,"...
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A few morning notes (Markakis update)

A few morning notes (Markakis update)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Manager Buck Showalter told reporters yesterday that Nick Markakis would leave camp after the intrasquad games to attend a funeral in Baltimore, but the right fielder isn't in today's lineups and there's no sign of him in the clubhouse. I'll check with Showalter later, but Markakis may have already left Sarasota. He's expected back in a few days. It's also interesting that Nolan Reimold isn't playing today. He's in the clubhouse and continues to be full-go in...
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Intrasquad lineups

Intrasquad lineups
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter has posted his four lineups for today's 10 a.m. intrasquad games at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. Field 3: Xavier Avery CF Luis Exposito C LJ Hoes LF Travis Ishakawa 1B Yamaico Navarro 3B Buck Britton RF Adrian Marin SS Ty Kelly 2B Todd Redmond RHP Jonathan Schoop 2B Russ Canzler 1B Chris Dickerson CF Chris Robinson C Niuman Romero SS Danny Valencia 3B Johnny Ruetteger LF Brenden Webb RF Steve Johnson RHP Field 4: Adam Jones...
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Let the intrasquad games begin

Let the intrasquad games begin
SARASOTA, Fla. - The long lineup layoff ends today. The Orioles are playing intrasquad games this morning on fields 3 and 4. At the same time. It won't be easy to track every pitch with these games being played simultaneously, but I'll provide as much information as possible. Manager Buck Showalter will post four lineups this morning, which I will pass along to you. Just like old times. In case you missed it yesterday, Steve Johnson, Zach Clark and Mike Wright will oppose Todd Redmond,...
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For Adam Russell, family will always come first

For Adam Russell, family will always come first
SARASOTA, Fla. - Adam Russell didn't ask for perspective. He didn't invite it onto the mound and into his life. But a family's battle with cancer will do that for a guy. Russell attempts to keep his mind clear as he works out each morning at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. He's here to play baseball, to beat the odds and make the club out of spring training after signing a minor league contract in early December. But it's the odds that his sister faces, his brother-in-law, his father and...
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Anderson among promotions to baseball operations staff

Anderson among promotions to baseball operations staff
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles announced the following promotions to their baseball operations staff, including one involving former center fielder Brady Anderson, a member of the team's Hall of Fame: Anderson, previously the team's special assistant to the executive vice president of baseball operations, is now the club's vice president of baseball operations. Ned Rice, previously assistant director of major league operations, is now director of major league administration. Mike Snyder,...
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Jackson and Martinez on injury report (updated)

Jackson and Martinez on injury report (updated)
SARASOTA, Fla. - First baseman Conor Jackson came off the field early today after his lower back tightened while fielding ground balls during the workout. "It was just a little back issue. Nothing crazy," said Jackson, 30, who signed a minor league deal Dec. 5. "With three days left before games start, just want to be careful about it. Kind of what the trainers preach from day one. If you've got something, you don't want to let it linger. I don't think it will linger. "I hadn't taken...
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Machado back in camp (with note)

Machado back in camp (with note)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles third baseman Manny Machado returned to camp this morning and said he's full-go for workouts, which will include batting practice and defensive drills. Machado missed yesterday's workout while undergoing an additional procedure as part of his physical. He's been dealing with some acid reflux that he said runs in his family. "Everything's fine. Everything came out good. Nothing too bad there," he said. "It was quick. The doctor was waiting for me, so I got in...
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How many left-handed relievers are too many?

How many left-handed relievers are too many?
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles will take the field this morning at 10 a.m. to stretch and begin another workout. Third baseman Manny Machado is expected back in camp after being away yesterday. And we finally know that reliever Luis Ayala is staying, which really makes the most sense after his participation in the Caribbean Series. It's time for him to focus on the Orioles, and to allow them to adjust his schedule so he's properly rested while still able to get ready. We can debate whether...
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More on O'Day's extension and Ayala's decision on the WBC

More on O'Day's extension and Ayala's decision on the WBC
SARASOTA, Fla. - Here are some quotes from today's press conference announcing reliever Darren O'Day's two-year deal, which includes a club option for 2015. O'Day earned $1.35 million last season, and he sought $3.2 million in arbitration. According to an industry source, he will be paid $2.2 million this season and $3.2 million in 2014. He also could earn $4.25 million in 2015 if the Orioles exercise his option, which includes a $400,000 buyout. "Very deserving. I'm very proud of...
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Ayala not expected to pitch in WBC

Ayala not expected to pitch in WBC
SARASOTA, Fla. - Reliever Luis Ayala apparently has informed pitching coach Rick Adair that he's not going to pitch for Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. Manager Buck Showalter passed along the news to reporters following today's Orioles workout. Ayala already left the facility and Adair is in a meeting. I'll provide an update later. Also, third baseman Manny Machado and pitcher Zach Braddock missed today's workout because they were undergoing additional procedures as part of their...
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Wada throws off half-mound

Wada throws off half-mound
SARASOTA, Fla. - Japanese left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada threw 20 pitches off a half-mound today and remained encouraged by his recovery from ligament-reconstructive surgery. Wada found out yesterday that he would throw from the half-mound, something he's done in the past while "taking it easy and having fun," he said through his interpreter/athletic trainer. "This was the first time actually throwing hard on the half-mound. About 70 percent to 80 percent," he said. "The plan for now I have...
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Schlereth has his health and hopes to have major league job (and O'Day note)

Schlereth has his health and hopes to have major league job (and O'Day note)
SARASOTA, Fla. - The clubhouse closed to the media at 9 a.m. today because the Orioles were having their annual nutrition meeting. Meanwhile, Kevin Gausman still has packets of mini-powdered donuts taped around his locker, and a few players were munching on the ones distributed yesterday in bags. You had to appreciate the irony. No updates on Luis Ayala, who wants to leave camp to pitch for Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. It may or may not happen. I may be tired of asking him. Wei-Yin...
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Britton is back, and maybe better than ever

Britton is back, and maybe better than ever
SARASOTA, Fla. - If we could name a Most Valuable Oriole for the first week of workouts, I'd cast my vote for left-hander Zach Britton. And then we would discuss how it's a ridiculous award, considering that the Orioles haven't played a single game, intrasquad or otherwise, and I'm basing it exclusively on two bullpen sessions and one warmup. That's still good enough for me. Britton has been exceptional on the side, popping the catcher's mitt while keeping the ball down in the strike...
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Notes and quotes off today's workout

Notes and quotes off today's workout
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he used "every piece of the facility" for today's workout. All of the mounds and cages. All of the equipment. Every field was occupied. "We needed every piece to get done what we needed to do," he said. Showalter watched Jair Jurrjens warm up before the right-hander's first bullpen session with the Orioles. "I just wanted to see him throw," Showalter said. "I saw him from the other dugout, so I've got a little something to...
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Jurrjens throws first bullpen session (with quotes)

Jurrjens throws first bullpen session (with quotes)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Jair Jurrjens did more today than put on a uniform and participate in fielding drills. He also completed a bullpen session in the indoor batting cage. Jurrjens threw off a mound outside the media workroom around 11:55 a.m. before heading to the cage, where hitters were tracking pitches for the first time. You can't determine a lot from a side session, but he seemed to have a fluid motion during his 10-minute warmup. Minor league catcher Allan de San Miguel set the target for...
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Breakfast is on Gausman

Breakfast is on Gausman
SARASOTA, Fla. - It's been a quiet morning here at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. A few players competed in bumper billiards and cornhole. Others talked, listened to music and munched on breakfast, courtesy of Kevin Gausman. Well, courtesy of his locker. Gausman arrived at 8 a.m. and found 35 packets of mini-powdered donuts taped around the edges of his locker. Bags were stuffed inside of it - enough that every player was given one later. A "Hostess" sign hung above his nameplate. Pitching...
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Another example of leadership (and note)

Another example of leadership (and note)
SARASOTA, Fla. - You probably figured out a long time ago that manager Buck Showalter is on top of everything. Nothing gets past him, including the little things that mean more in the big picture. A few days ago, Showalter noticed how the first row of seats for a team meeting was occupied by guys like Matt Wieters, Jason Hammel, Darren O'Day, Jim Johnson and Pedro Strop. That's leadership. Here's another example: Kevin Gausman, taking part in his first major league camp after being the...
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A few nuggets from Showalter

A few nuggets from Showalter
SARASOTA, Fla. - Another camp day is behind us and there are no injuries to report. Luis Ayala, Jim Johnson and Darren O'Day threw their first bullpen sessions in Group 2. Wei-Yin Chen, Jason Hammel and Chris Tillman threw in Group 1; Miguel Gonzalez, Mark Hendrickson and Pedro Strop in Group 3; Daniel McCutchen, Troy Patton and Daniel Schlereth in Group 4; and Mike Belfiore, Kevin Gausman and Eduardo Rodriguez in Group 5. Manager Buck Showalter said he will probably give Ayala, Johnson and...
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Duquette on Jurrjens contract

Duquette on Jurrjens contract
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette confirmed today that pitcher Jair Jurrjens' contract includes an opt-out clause if the right-hander begins the season in the minors and isn't promoted to the majors at a certain date. Duquette joked that he couldn't remember the exact date. Jurrjens originally agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal that included another $2.5 million in possible incentives, but he settled for a minor league contract after taking his...
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