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Markakis leaves his mark (Galarraga released, homer note)

Markakis leaves his mark (Galarraga released, homer note)
If you picked Nick Markakis to hit the first Orioles home run of 2012, let me be the first to congratulate you. Markakis swatted a Carl Pavano curveball over the fence in left field, giving the Orioles a quick 2-0 lead. J.J. Hardy walked before Markakis stepped to the plate for his first regular-season at-bat since having abdominal surgery. I'd say he's ready. Jake Arrieta walked Jamey Carroll with one out in the top of the first before fielding Joe Mauer's comebacker and starting a...
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Showalter talks about Markakis and Roberts (updated)

Showalter talks about Markakis and Roberts (updated)
We're getting close to the start of the opening day ceremonies. Batting practice is over, and starting pitcher Jake Arrieta has snapped his last photograph. Yes, Arrieta stood on the field during BP with a camera around his neck. I'd say he's pretty relaxed. Here's manager Buck Showalter on whether he initially had concerns about Nick Markakis' availability for opening day after the right fielder underwent abdominal surgery in January: "A little bit. We had to do it a little later on...
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Showalter confirms Johnson is closer

Showalter confirms Johnson is closer
Orioles manager Buck Showalter won't keep his ninth-inning specialist a mystery. No need to wait until someone starts warming to figure out who's closing. Showalter confirmed today that Jim Johnson will be the closer. Johnson, who converted his final eight save chances last season, received the news in an unorthodox manner. "He texted me something about the baby and something else, and I said, 'Congratulations. And by the way, you're closing.' And he said, 'Yeah, I know,'" Showalter...
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More opening remarks from Arrieta

More opening remarks from Arrieta
Now the games count. No more words like "exhibition" or "intrasquad" or "simulated." I'm hoping to use "postseason" while I'm still in the business. The sun's shining but I'm not fooled. I'm taking a jacket to Camden Yards. My blood thinned out during those seven weeks in Sarasota. At least it's not snowing. We've seen it in the past on opening day. We saw Jake Arrieta start the home opener last year, but this one's different. It's the first of 162 games. It's truly the...
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Orioles' opening day lineup

Orioles' opening day lineup
The Orioles just released their opening day lineup, and I don't see any major surprises. Nolan Reimold is batting leadoff. Adam Jones is hitting cleanup. The only spot that crossed me up was Wilson Betemit batting ahead of Mark Reynolds instead of behind him. For the Orioles: Nolan Reimold LF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Wilson Betemit DH Mark Reynolds 3B Chris Davis 1B Robert Andino 2B Jake Arrieta RHP
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Patton ready for any role

Patton ready for any role
As the only left-hander in the Orioles' bullpen, Troy Patton knows that he could be used in a variety of ways. Long man one night, situational southpaw another night. Manager Buck Showalter's preference is to keep Patton available for later in games, but he may not always have that luxury. "I take it as they can still use me if they need me," Patton said. "If the other team has a lefty-ladened lineup and the starter is done early, I still think that they have the ability to use me in...
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Showalter speaks during workout

Showalter speaks during workout
Orioles manager Buck Showalter is expected to pass along his opening day lineup later today. His players are taking batting practice as I type this entry. Naturally, Showalter was asked whether there's a different feeling as opening day approaches. It's the traditional first question. "There always is," he replied. "As much as you know the reality of the length of the season and the grind, it's always a special day. Families that have made it a tradition for years. You always want to...
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Eveland accepts outright assignment, other random notes (updated)

Eveland accepts outright assignment, other random notes (updated)
The workout hasn't started and I'm not sure whether manager Buck Showalter will share his opening day lineup, but here's the Twins lineup that will oppose right-hander Jake Arrieta: Denard Span CF Jamey Carroll SS Joe Mauer C Justin Morneau DH Josh Willingham LF Ryan Doumit RF Danny Valencia 3B Chris Parmelee 1B Alexi Casilla 2B Carl Pavano RHP So who starts in left field for the Orioles? Endy Chavez is 4-for-18 lifetime against Pavano. Reimold is 1-for-6. Wilson Betemit is...
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We can work it out (updated)

We can work it out (updated)
It's workout day at Camden Yards, which should prove to be fairly uneventful with the 25-man roster being set. There's no more drama. We know that Zach Phillips has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk despite being one of the best pitchers in camp. We know that the Orioles added Nick Johnson and Ronny Paulino to the 40-man roster. We know that Brian Matusz made the rotation. We know that Matusz is the No. 4 starter ahead of Wei-Yin Chen. The bench was set weeks ago, though it didn't become...
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25-man roster is set

25-man roster is set
The Orioles will hold a workout at Camden Yards Thursday at 3:05 p.m., matching the starting time of Friday's opener against the Twins. We now know which players will have lockers in the clubhouse. As expected, manager Buck Showalter is keeping 12 pitchers and 13 position players. Here they are: Starters Jake Arrieta Tommy Hunter Jason Hammel Brian Matusz Wei-Yin Chen Relievers Jim Johnson Kevin Gregg Matt Lindstrom Luis Ayala Pedro Strop Darren O'Day Troy Patton Infielders Mark...
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Rotation taking shape (Phillips optioned)

Rotation taking shape (Phillips optioned)
The Orioles announced that Tommy Hunter will start the second game of the season Saturday, so we know the top three pitchers in the rotation. Jake Arrieta, Hunter and Jason Hammel will start against the Minnesota Twins at Camden Yards. The assumption is that left-handers Wei-Yin Chen and Brian Matusz will start the first two games against the New York Yankees. Manager Buck Showalter told reporters in Norfolk today that he'll announce the rest of the rotation and the Orioles' 25-man roster...
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Homeward bound

Homeward bound
TAMPA, Fla. - I made it to my Airtran gate at the Tampa airport after having my hands "tested" by security because my photo ID was in my back pocket. I've had them slapped before, but never tested. Anyway, I'm happy to report that my hands passed the test and I'm allowed to fly home, where the forecast apparently calls for temperatures in the 70s (good news) and rain (bad news.) I'm up to exactly 6,600 Twitter followers (@MASNroch) after arriving at spring training below 6,000, so...
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Showalter on Wada and the roster

Showalter on Wada and the roster
SARASOTA, Fla. - This is my final spring training blog entry from Sarasota. The next time you hear from me, I'll be filing early Wednesday morning from the Marriott at the Tampa airport before stumbling to my gate for a 6:45 a.m. flight home. Now if I could only remember where I parked my car seven weeks ago. And my address. Here's manager Buck Showalter on the decision to place Tsuyoshi Wada on the 15-day disabled list: "Wada will probably take a minimum of two outings. He'll stay here....
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Wada headed to disabled list (with quotes)

Wada headed to disabled list (with quotes)
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have decided to place Japanese left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada on the 15-day disabled list. The move will be backdated to make Wada eligible to join the Orioles on April 12. The plan calls for Wada to make two starts, the first being at extended spring training. He could make a second one in Sarasota or report to one of the affiliates on a rehab assignment. In both starts, the Orioles want Wada to throw 90 pitches. The Orioles have 26 players in camp, leaving two...
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Wada says he's ready

Wada says he's ready
SARASOTA, Fla. - Tsuyoshi Wada is waiting to find out whether he's going to be included on the 25-man roster or if he'll stay back at extended spring training. Is he ready to start the season? "I feel like my condition is normal," Wada said through his interpreter. "It's not really good and it's not really bad. It's normal. If I'm going to throw next week in the season, I'll work on it and get more ready, get my body condition more ready for the season. "I'm ready to go to...
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Neshek reassigned, Miller outrighted

Neshek reassigned, Miller outrighted
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles made two more roster cuts today, reassigning reliever Pat Neshek to minor league camp and outrighting outfielder Jai Miller to Triple-A Norfolk after he cleared waivers. The Orioles have 27 active players in camp. Relievers Darren O'Day, Zach Phillips and Troy Patton, and starter Tsuyoshi Wada are vying for the last two spots. The Orioles have 38 players on the 40-man roster, which leaves room for Nick Johnson and Ronny Paulino. Manager Buck Showalter has...
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Hammel and Wada return to clubhouse

Hammel and Wada return to clubhouse
SARASOTA, Fla. - The two starting pitchers are done for the day. Jason Hammel and Tsuyoshi Wada each went five innings. Wada stayed on the mound for two extra batters in the fifth after recording the final out, getting a fly ball and giving up a double before manager Buck Showalter halted the inning. Hammel allowed two runs and three hits, with one walk, three strikeouts and a wild pitch. He threw 65 pitches, 43 for strikes. Wada allowed one run and five hits, with one walk and two...
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Wada vs. Hammel (Simon claimed, game update)

Wada vs. Hammel (Simon claimed, game update)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Manager Buck Showalter is waiting to make the final cuts until checking on "a couple physical issues." "We've still got a couple days, so we don't want to get ahead of ourselves," he said. Showalter has contingency plans in case certain players aren't ready for opening day. He isn't providing specifics. Showalter is monitoring Tsuyoshi Wada's health and trying to get him stretched out. Wada is starting today for the State College of Florida. Ronny Paulino is...
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Jason Johnson trying to make comeback (updated)

Jason Johnson trying to make comeback (updated)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Former Orioles pitcher Jason Johnson is in camp and hoping to get a tryout as he attempts a comeback from labrum surgery. Johnson lives in Tampa, about an hour away from the Ed Smith Stadium complex. He contacted special assistant Brady Anderson, a former teammate, who invited him to camp this morning. Johnson is getting ready to throw off one of the bullpen mounds. He's hoping that a team will sign him and send him to extended spring training. The San Francisco Giants...
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Wada day (with Orioles lineup)

Wada day (with Orioles lineup)
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles haven't posted their lineup for today's game against the State College of Florida. I guess there's no rush on the final day of spring training. They didn't take the field for the pregame stretch until 10:30 a.m. and the clubhouse closed to the media more than an hour ago, which meant one more breakfast at the 12th St. Cafe. It's my second one of the day, but who's counting? Jason Hammel will oppose Tsuyoshi Wada today, as the Orioles supply pitching for...
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