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No one is elected into Hall of Fame this year

No one is elected into Hall of Fame this year
The Hall of Fame pitched a shutout this year. For only the eighth time since voting began in 1936, a winning candidate did not emerge from the balloting conducted by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. There were 569 ballots cast, the third-highest total in the history of the voting, but none of the 37 candidates received the necessary 75 percent for election. Former Houston Astros second baseman Craig Biggio led the way with 68.2 percent of the votes, followed by Jack...
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A few minutes with Gonzalez and McLouth

A few minutes with Gonzalez and McLouth
Major League Baseball and T-Mobile have a deal in place that will give managers the option of using cell phones to contact the bullpen instead of the old dugout phones. I can't wait for Orioles manager Buck Showalter to start texting bullpen coach Bill Castro. Castro probably would have expected an "LOL" last season when Showalter wanted Chris Davis to warm up in the 16th inning at Fenway Park. Jumping topics here, did you know that Miguel Gonzalez didn't lose back-to-back games with...
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Orioles sign Tim Smith to minor league deal

Orioles sign Tim Smith to minor league deal
While the speculation mounts over the Orioles' pursuit of Nationals first baseman Michael Morse, they continue to focus on improving the depth in their minor league system. The Orioles have signed outfielder Tim Smith, 26, to a minor league deal. He hasn't received an invitation to spring training. Smith tweeted the news earlier tonight, and a club official confirmed the signing. Smith batted .288/.372/.386 in 70 games with Single-A Lynchburg and Double-A Mississippi of the Atlanta Braves...
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With LaRoche returning to Nationals, is Morse back in play for Orioles?

With LaRoche returning to Nationals, is Morse back in play for Orioles?
The Orioles expressed mild interest in Nationals first baseman/outfielder Michael Morse during the Winter Meetings, according to industry sources. They weren't in serious pursuit of a trade, but they hung on the peripheral, waiting on whether their beltway rivals re-signed free-agent first baseman Adam LaRoche. Well, LaRoche is staying with the Nationals, according to various reports. He's agreed to a two-year deal that's been on the table all winter, his market severely impacted by the...
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Sifting through more rumors

Sifting through more rumors
If it brings any comfort at all, executive vice president Dan Duquette hasn't stopped trying to add a starting pitcher or a hitter for the middle of the lineup. The effort is there. It's the results that are lacking. Again, the Orioles aren't choosing to stand pat. They just haven't made a deal yet as we move into the second week of January. There's a difference. I heard last night that the Tigers and Cubs are discussing a potential trade involving pitcher Rick Porcello, who also...
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Quick Showalter contract update

Quick Showalter contract update
Since I've been asked about it many times over the past few days, I just wanted to pass along that the Orioles aren't expected to announce manager Buck Showalter's contract extension before next week. The original plan called for the Orioles to confirm the new deal early this week, but busy schedules on both sides have caused a slight delay. There hasn't been a glitch or a setback. It's still going to get done. It's just not likely to happen as quickly as anticipated. Showalter...
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Bordick talks about three Orioles infielders

Bordick talks about three Orioles infielders
Former Orioles shortstop Mike Bordick, now a MASN analyst who also works with infielders at the major and minor league levels, offered his opinions on Ryan Flaherty, Brian Roberts and Manny Machado during Saturday's "Hot Stove Baseball" show on WBAL Radio. "I loved Ryan Flaherty," Bordick said. "I think he's so versatile and he played above-average at every position they put him in. Buck (Showalter) wasn't scared to start him in the outfield or start him at second base. He played in...
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Random notes, quotes and thoughts

Random notes, quotes and thoughts
Pitcher Miguel Gonzalez and his wife are expecting their second child in June. It's never too soon to start wondering about his paternity leave and whether he could miss a key start. Go ahead and check the schedule. Gonzalez, in a phone interview yesterday on WBAL Radio's "Hot Stove Baseball" show, said his goal in 2013 is to pitch 200 innings. He totaled 105 1/3 with the Orioles last season, and another 44 2/3 with Triple-A Norfolk. He also pitched in Mexico over the winter, which is...
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Notes on Berkman and FanFest

Notes on Berkman and FanFest
Lance Berkman, a free agent first baseman/designated hitter who drew mild interest from the Orioles, has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Texas Rangers, according to FOXSports.com. Berkman reportedly will receive $11 million guaranteed, including a $1 million buyout, and his contract includes a vesting option for 2014. The Orioles kicked the tires on Berkman, but he figured to sign with the Rangers if he decided to put off retirement. He lives in Houston and preferred to stay...
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Orioles notes on Berkman, Vazquez and more (plus FanFest autograph lineup)

Orioles notes on Berkman, Vazquez and more (plus FanFest autograph lineup)
The Orioles have reached out "informally" to free-agent first baseman/designated hitter Lance Berkman, according to a team official, but there are still doubts whether he's going to play in 2013. This may be another case of kicking the tires, a phrase that never gets old. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported earlier today that the Orioles were one of the teams expressing interest in Berkman, who told the paper that any club pursuing him would have to talk him out of retirement. "I know...
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Orioles claim catcher Luis Martinez off waivers

Orioles claim catcher Luis Martinez off waivers
The Orioles have added a fourth catcher to their 40-man roster, claiming Luis Martinez off waivers today from the Texas Rangers. Martinez, a 12th-round pick by the San Diego Padres in the 2007 First-Year Player Draft, joins Matt Wieters, Taylor Teagarden and Luis Exposito on the Orioles' 40-man roster. Martinez, 27, is a career .272/.362/.364 hitter in six minor league seasons in the Padres (2007-11) and Rangers (2012) systems. In 2012, he batted .270/.350/.386 in 65 games with Triple-A...
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Showalter nearing agreement on contract extension

Showalter nearing agreement on contract extension
Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos and Buck Showalter are meeting again today to discuss the manager's contract extension, and an announcement could be made early next week, according to an industry source. Showalter is flying into Baltimore today after spending the holidays at his home in Dallas. He met several times with Angelos last month, and it's been anticipated that he would sign a new contract in January. The deal, covering multiple years, should be in place within a few days if...
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The holdup on Saunders

The holdup on Saunders
Before I tackle the blog topic of the day, I wanted to pass along that I heard late last night that manager Buck Showalter's contract extension will cover three years, extending his commitment to the Orioles through the 2016 season. No real surprise here. I think three years was the expected length. The announcement is still likely to come early next week. And then we can get on with our lives. Meanwhile, the Orioles are looking for another veteran starting pitcher and Joe Saunders is...
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More FanFest information (Quintanilla signs with Mets)

More FanFest information (Quintanilla signs with Mets)
Vouchers for autograph sessions at the Orioles' 2013 FanFest, to be held Jan. 19 at the Baltimore Convention Center, will go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. The list of autograph session times and participants will be posted online for preview at www.orioles.com/fanfest by 9 p.m. Friday. Shortstop J.J. Hardy can't attend this year because of a family commitment. FanFest will run from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., with early entry for season plan holders to begin at 10 a.m. Here's more from the Orioles'...
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As the rotation turns

As the rotation turns
Is it too soon to decide on the Orioles' opening day starter? I'm assuming that he's already on the roster. The Orioles aren't interested in re-signing Joe Saunders so he can take the ball on April 2 at Tropicana Field. The left-hander would slot lower in the rotation. Of course, Kyle Lohse would profile as a No. 1 starter on this club, but why go there? Jason Hammel and Wei-Yin Chen are the two leading candidates to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the opener. They figure to be slotted Nos. 1...
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Waiting for new developments in a new year

Waiting for new developments in a new year
The holidays are officially behind us. It's a new year. It's time for the Orioles to do something. The last press release issued by the club confirmed that Steve Pearce had been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Dec. 21. The buzz has since faded. My sarcasm, however, keeps going strong. I'll repeat that it's not a lack of effort that's preventing the Orioles from adding to their roster. They want to re-sign left-hander Joe Saunders and have engaged in talks with his agent. They have...
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Hocking accepts managing job in Angels' system

Hocking accepts managing job in Angels' system
Denny Hocking, who served as Double-A Bowie's field coach the past two seasons, has accepted a job as manager of the Los Angeles Angels' rookie-level team in Arizona, according to an industry source. Hocking has been a leading candidate to replace Bobby Dickerson as the Orioles' minor league infield coordinator, but they apparently decided to go in another direction. No hire has been made. Hocking's departure brings more change to the minor league coaching staffs. Einar Diaz is expected...
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One last look back at 2012

One last look back at 2012
Happy new year to everyone. I'll type quietly this morning in case your head is pounding. When the ball dropped at midnight, I fully expected Wilson Betemit to be charged with another error. (I kid, I kid.) I tried to avoid writing an Orioles-related remembrance and resolution blog entry yesterday because it's so cliched. Better to wait until today to be unoriginal. The Orioles provided plenty of memorable moments in 2012. I often sat in the press box wondering exactly how they were in the...
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Endy Chavez reportedly agrees to terms with Royals (so does Tejada)

Endy Chavez reportedly agrees to terms with Royals (so does Tejada)
Former Orioles outfielder Endy Chavez has agreed to terms with the Kansas City Royals, according to a tweet from CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman. No other details were provided and the Royals haven't confirmed the signing. Instant update: ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that Chavez signed a minor league deal. Now is the time to frame your Endy Chavez jersey and hang it in your basement. Chavez signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Orioles last winter and batted .203/.236/.278 with six...
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Which player could emerge as a difference-maker in 2013?

Which player could emerge as a difference-maker in 2013?
Good Hall of Fame debate yesterday. I appreciate all the opinions and the passionate arguments. I'll concede that, for a guy who's often complained about the Hall of Fame being watered down, it was strange for me to choose 10 players on this year's ballot. I can no longer be viewed as part of the solution. OK, on to today's debate. Each winter, I try to predict which Oriole who contributed little or nothing during the previous season will emerge as a difference-maker the following year....
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