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Hearing from Buck Showalter

Hearing from Buck Showalter
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter spent about 25 minutes with the media earlier today after conducting a meeting with coaches, instructors and the athletic training staff. He was in a good mood, joking with reporters and telling stories in between nuggets of information. Here's a sampling: "We spent the first 45 minutes, 50 minutes of the meeting updating everybody in camp physically. Working with a whole different timeframe here with the WBC. It's changed at least how we're...
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Quick hits from camp

Quick hits from camp
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette didn't have an update on pitcher Jair Jurrjens, saying only that he hoped the matter would be resolved in the next few days. He didn't provide any specifics, including whether the Orioles could tweak the original agreement. Also, the Orioles hope to know by Thursday whether Trayvon Robinson cleared waivers. Tsuyoshi Wada has progressed to a long toss program in his recovery from Tommy John surgery on his left elbow. He's still...
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It's report day for pitchers and catchers (updated)

It's report day for pitchers and catchers (updated)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Nothing much to report after yesterday's arrival. The Lifestyle gym that I join every year was taken over by LA Fitness. The Sweetbay Supermarket, also located on North Beneva Road, closed last week. The Publix in the next shopping center remains open, and I can stock up on Kangaroo brand multi-grain garden herb pita chips. No need to worry about me. Oh, yeah, and it's supposed to be 81 degrees today, dipping into the 60s at night. Again, stop worrying. I know it's...
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Springing ahead to Sarasota

Springing ahead to Sarasota
And so it begins. I'm heading to the airport for my flight to Tampa and the hour-long drive into Sarasota. The Ed Smith Stadium complex is closed to the media today, which I discovered after booking an 8:20 a.m. flight. Upon further review, I probably could have stayed in bed a little longer. Pitchers and catchers report Tuesday, with their first workout the following day. Position players are due Friday. I've been asked many times, by fans and hosts of various radio/television shows, for...
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Duquette on Jurrjens, Saunders, Redmond and Robinson

Duquette on Jurrjens, Saunders, Redmond and Robinson
We should find out within the next couple of days whether pitcher Jair Jurrjens will officially become an Oriole. Executive vice president Dan Duquette, calling into yesterday's "Hot Stove Baseball" show on WBAL Radio, said he hoped that the matter would be resolved "by the start of camp." Pitchers and catchers report to spring training Tuesday, and the first workout takes place the following day. Jurrjens has completed his physical, but the Orioles clearly aren't satisfied with the...
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Orioles reach agreement with O'Day on two-year deal

Orioles reach agreement with O'Day on two-year deal
And now, all of the Orioles' arbitration-eligible players are under contract for 2013. In the case of Darren O'Day, he's also locked up through 2014. O'Day's agency, the Beverly Hills Sports Council, tweeted confirmation this afternoon that the reliever agreed to a two-year deal with an $4.25 million option for 2015. He is guaranteed $5.8 million. The deal becomes official once O'Day passes his physical. O'Day, 30, made $1.35 million last season while winning a career-high seven...
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The Orioles' camp roster

The Orioles' camp roster
The days continue to melt away before pitchers and catchers report to spring training. I'm actually counting down the hours now as I try to get my life in order before turning it upside down. The first workout for pitchers and catchers takes place Feb. 13. The first full-squad workout is three days later. Here's the list of non-roster invitees: Pitchers 68 Zach Braddock LHP 75 Kevin Gausman RHP 27 Mark Hendrickson LHP 54 Daniel McCutchen RHP 84 Eduardo Rodriguez LHP 61 Adam Russell RHP 55...
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Orioles near multi-year extension with O'Day

Orioles near multi-year extension with O'Day
The Orioles reached agreements with pitchers Jim Johnson and Jason Hammel on one-year contracts earlier tonight, and they're close to a multi-year extension with reliever Darren O'Day, according to industry sources. The deal is "all but done," according to one source. The Orioles are on the verge of giving O'Day, 30, a two-year contract that also includes an option for 2015. O'Day made $1.350 million last season while winning a career-high seven games in eight decisions and posting a...
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Orioles avoid arbitration with Jim Johnson (and Hammel)

Orioles avoid arbitration with Jim Johnson (and Hammel)
Orioles closer Jim Johnson will have a new contract when he reports to spring training next week. Johnson has agreed to a $6.5 million deal, according to an industry source, that leaves the Orioles with two unsigned arbitration-eligible players - pitchers Jason Hammel and Darren O'Day. Johnson made $2.625 million last season while leading the majors with 51 saves in 54 opportunities. He filed for $7.1 million and the Orioles countered at $5.7 million. A hearing date would have been set...
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Orioles sign Kyle Hudson to minor league deal

Orioles sign Kyle Hudson to minor league deal
If the Orioles lose Trayvon Robinson on a waiver claim, they may have another outfielder to take his place in the minors. The Orioles signed Kyle Hudson to a minor league deal yesterday. His contract doesn't include a spring training invite, so he'll report to the Twin Lakes Park complex. Kent Qualls, the Orioles' new director of minor league operations, confirmed the signing today when reached by phone. "Some of our people in the organization like him a lot, "Qualls said. "He's...
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Orioles claim Todd Redmond off waivers (Robinson designated for assignment)

Orioles claim Todd Redmond off waivers (Robinson designated for assignment)
The Orioles have claimed pitcher Todd Redmond off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds, a team source confirmed. Redmond, 27, made his only major league appearance last season in a start for the Reds, allowing four runs and seven hits, and walking five batters, in 3 1/3 innings. He was 8-11 with a 3.63 ERA in 26 games with Triple-A Gwinnett and Louisville. Redmond is 71-61 with a 3.58 ERA in eight minor league seasons and 207 games, including 200 starts. The Pirates selected Redmond in the 39th...
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Are the Orioles done making moves?

Are the Orioles done making moves?
Never say never. Apparently, the Orioles won't be re-signing left-hander Joe Saunders, who reached agreement last night on a one-year deal with the Seattle Mariners, according to FoxSports.com. It's believed that the Orioles also had a one-year offer on the table, and their ballpark is much closer to Virginia, where Saunders was born and played in high school and college. So what gives? Money, perhaps? A preference for the moose mascot? The assumption that Felix Hernandez will pick up...
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Orioles holding tryouts for ballgirls and ballboys

Orioles holding tryouts for ballgirls and ballboys
Here's a quick glove story for you: The Orioles will conduct an open tryout to find ballgirls and ballboys for the 2013 season on Saturday, March 9 at Camden Yards. The judges will include members of the Orioles' front office, MASN broadcaster Jim Hunter and former Orioles catcher Chris Hoiles, as well as Reagan Warfield of MIX 106.5 and Greg Carpenter of LITE 101.9. My biggest fear in life has always been allowing a ground ball to scoot through my legs while Warfield and Carpenter are...
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Orioles already camping out in Sarasota

Orioles already camping out in Sarasota
Pitchers and catchers report to spring training in five days, but the Orioles continue to get a jump on the official start of camp. They held a three-day mini-camp at Camden Yards last month that was reserved mostly for pitchers on the 40-man roster - with a few exceptions - but the real action is taking place right now in Sarasota. Double-A Bowie manager Gary Kendall estimated that 20-25 players are working out daily at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. It started out as four or five back on...
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The scheduling conflict

The scheduling conflict
Since the Ravens won Super Bowl XLVII (that's 47 to you and me), they're expected to host the first Thursday night game of 2013 on Sept. 5. The Orioles are supposed to play the Chicago White Sox on that same night at Camden Yards. Yes, we have a conflict, and fans already are asking whether the Orioles will move their game to another time or date. No decision has been made, but there are a few options. None of them include playing the two games at the same time. It just won't work....
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Statement from Valencia

Statement from Valencia
Orioles infielder Danny Valencia has issued a statement regarding the Yahoo! Sports report linking him to the Biogenesis clinic. ESPN's Jerry Crasnick passed it along a few minutes ago: "As any innocent person would be, I am shocked and troubled that my name is in any way connected to this story. I have never met or spoken to anyone connected with Biogenesis, in fact I had never even heard of this company prior to the New Times' story. I take tremendous pride in the hard work and dedication...
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Doing the splits

Doing the splits
If the Orioles produce a video of the 2013 season, I suggest that they call it "Platoon." I'm aware that there's a film of the same name, but this one won't include Charlie Sheen. Yesterday's waiver claim of Russ Canzler provides manager Buck Showalter with more platoon possibilities in left field, at first base and at designated hitter. Of course, Canzler has to make the team out of spring training. He has to make it down to Sarasota. He has to make it through today without being taken...
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Orioles claim Canzler off waivers, DFA Martinez (with Valencia note)

Orioles claim Canzler off waivers, DFA Martinez (with Valencia note)
Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette has added a hitter one week before pitchers and catchers report to spring training, claiming first baseman/outfielder Russ Canzler off waivers from the New York Yankees. The Orioles also designated catcher Luis Martinez for assignment to make room for Canzler on the 40-man roster. Canzler, 26, is a career .278/.347/.472 hitter in nine minor league seasons with the Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Indians. He's hit .271/.304/.396 in 29...
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A few morning notes

A few morning notes
While wondering why Vegas has made the Ravens a 4 1/2-point underdog at their own parade ... As we continue to wait for the Orioles to announce the signing of Jair Jurrjens to a one-year contract, it's fair to wonder whether they ordered more tests on his surgically repaired right knee as part of his physical. Otherwise, they're really studying those results while making absolutely certain that he's healthy before completing the deal. Jurrjens underwent arthroscopic surgery for a torn...
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One more week before spring training

One more week before spring training
I'd like to thank the city of New Orleans for a great idea. If I run out of material for a blog entry, I'll just turn out the lights. I just wish I hadn't overturned my own car last night. That was a dumb idea. Is it too soon to turn our complete attention to baseball? In exactly one week, I'll be flying to Sarasota for the start of spring training and hours upon hours of pitchers fielding practice, bunting drills and bullpen sessions. I'm basically taking off this week so I can get my...
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