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Johnson on Johnson (O's win 14-1)

Johnson on Johnson (O's win 14-1)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Jim Johnson kept hearing all winter how he'd make a start in spring training. It just took until the next-to-last game in Florida for it to happen. Johnson pitched the first inning tonight and retired all three Florida Southern batters that he faced, striking out two of them. "Everything's fine," he said. "I had to stay on a schedule. I'm not going to be on a mound the next two days." That's because Johnson will be with his wife, Elizabeth, when doctors induce labor...
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Flaherty rules among utility candidates

Flaherty rules among utility candidates
SARASOTA, Fla. - Ryan Flaherty doesn't show much emotion. He's about as low-key as they come in the Orioles' clubhouse. But he clearly was moved by today's news that he had made the team as a Rule 5 pick. Manager Buck Showalter informed Flaherty earlier today that the Maine native won the utility job. "They told me I was going to make the team, so it's pretty special to get told that," he said. "It was good. It was in front of the team. He said, 'Obviously, you've got a few days...
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Hearing from Showalter and Arrieta

Hearing from Showalter and Arrieta
SARASOTA, Fla. - Manager Buck Showalter called Jake Arrieta into his office today with news that the right-hander would start the April 6 opener against the Minnesota Twins at Camden Yards. Arrieta had a pretty good idea that Showalter was informing the pitchers of their slots in the rotation. And now everyone knows. "Jake will pitch on that day and we will go from there," Showalter said. Arrieta, 26, went 10-8 with a 5.05 ERA in 22 starts last season before undergoing surgery to remove a...
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Stay tuned for announcement on opening day starter (updated)

Stay tuned for announcement on opening day starter (updated)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter will reveal his opening day starter before tonight's game against Florida Southern. Initially, Showalter told reporters that he'd wait until after the game, but he relented and promised to tell us sooner so we can interview the pitcher. Jason Hammel apparently will pitch the third game on Sunday, but that's not official. The rotation could be adjusted. Don't write down anything in permanent marker. Reliever Matt Lindstrom's right hamstring...
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Simon still in holding pattern (with tonight's starter)

Simon still in holding pattern (with tonight's starter)
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are preparing for tonight's game against Florida Southern at Ed Smith Stadium, and I'm guessing that we'll have a lot of first-pitch swinging. Alfredo Simon won't be part of it. He's already left the complex carrying his equipment bag, still uncertain where he'll be unpacking it. The Orioles placed Simon on waivers Friday, so it shouldn't be much longer before the right-hander learns his fate. "I don't know nothing yet," he said. "I'm thinking maybe...
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And down the stretch we come ... (updated)

And down the stretch we come ... (updated)
SARASOTA, Fla. - I always know we're nearing the end of spring training when I buy a case of bottled waters and immediately stress over the possibility that I won't have enough time to drink all of it before boarding my flight to Baltimore. Two days and 17 bottles left. Unless I'm confronted with a major thirst, I don't like my chances. The four Myoplex french vanilla protein shakes, the two yogurts, the one bag of frozen Brussels sprouts and the half an avocado are going down. Just not...
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Showalter speaks after 8-5 loss

Showalter speaks after 8-5 loss
SARASOTA, Fla. - Manager Buck Showalter was asked whether Taiwanese left-hander Wei-Yin Chen is assured a spot in the rotation. "Barring something that could happen," he replied. "There's always a way, but barring something outside what we have here, yes." Chen served up three home runs today, but Showalter laid partial blame on the conditions. None of the runs were earned on Desmond Jennings' grand slam following an error by shortstop J.J. Hardy, who dropped the ball as he was removing...
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Hunter on Hunter

Hunter on Hunter
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles hit four home runs today and still lost to the Rays, 8-5, at Ed Smith Stadium. J.J. Hardy homered twice. Nick Johnson and Nick Markakis also connected. The last three homers came against Rays reliever Matt Torra. I'll pass along manager Buck Showalter's quotes a little later, including how he confirmed that Wei-Yin Chen is in the rotation. He also mentioned that Alfredo Simon didn't pitch in a minor league game today. It was the club's decision and it wasn't...
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A little Chen music

A little Chen music
SARASOTA, Fla. - Wei-Yin Chen said he mostly threw fastballs in today's start against the Rays. The Rays didn't miss many of them. "They're a great team," Chen said through his interpreter after giving up three home runs in five innings and allowing seven runs total (three earned). "They have great hitters and they hit me well with my fastball." Chen said he was making adjustments with pitching coach Rick Adair. "the first inning I was still getting a feeling and in the last three...
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Chen's tuneup a clanker (updated)

Chen's tuneup a clanker (updated)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Wei-Yin Chen faced his third division opponent of the spring today, and he learned that the Rays' lineup can be dangerous from top to bottom. Tampa Bay outfielder Desmond Jennings had no homers and one RBI before today, when he launched a solo shot in the third inning and a grand slam in the fourth. Evan Longoria also homered leading off the fifth, Chen's final inning of the day. Update: Jennings hit his third home run, a solo shot off Kevin Gregg in the top of the seventh....
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Wheeler on Wheeler

Wheeler on Wheeler
SARASOTA, Fla. - Zelous Wheeler is still adjusting his body clock after going from Arizona to Florida for spring training. Nothing to be alarmed about. The Orioles claimed Wheeler off waivers from the Brewers on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk, but he'll stay with the team through Wednesday's exhibition game against the Tides. "It's been kind of crazy," he said. "I got in last night. Everything's fine. Just trying to get used to the time. It's three hours behind here....
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Lindstrom has successful minor league start

Lindstrom has successful minor league start
SARASOTA, Fla. - Matt Lindstrom just returned to the Ed Smith Stadium complex after starting a 10 a.m. game against the Orioles' Triple-A team at Twin Lakes Park. Lindstrom faced four batters and struck out two of them, including third baseman Josh Bell on a backdoor slider after getting ahead in the count with his splitter. He also induced a ground ball and a fly ball. "The first three got themselves out pretty quick," Lindstrom said. Lindstrom said he used all of his pitches and didn't...
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Pregame Showalter

Pregame Showalter
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles' batting practice session is closed to the media this morning. They're hitting on the back fields and reviewing their signs. Maybe they're implementing a secret play. Tommy Hunter, Chris Tillman and Alfredo Simon also are pitching in minor league games today at Twin Lakes Park, for those of you scoring at home. Hunter is throwing six innings, Tillman five and Simon three. Simon is still in camp despite being placed on waivers. Infielder Zelous Wheeler, signed...
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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

Orioles lineup vs. Rays
SARASOTA, Fla. - Wei-Yin Chen makes his final exhibition start today. He hasn't appeared in a Grapefruit League game since holding the Twins to one run over five innings March 22. Most recently, he allowed four runs (three earned) and six hits while facing 26 batters in a minor league game at Twin Lakes Park. James Shields is scheduled to start for the Rays. For the Orioles: Endy Chavez LF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Nick Johnson DH Mark Reynolds 3B Chris...
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Machado, Schoop assigned to Double-A Bowie

Machado, Schoop assigned to Double-A Bowie
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are in the process of setting their minor league rosters. More tweaking is likely as players in major league camp are reassigned and others in the system are released. At this moment, the Orioles have assigned top position prospects Manny Machado and Jonathan Schoop to Double-A Bowie, and No. 1 overall prospect Dylan Bundy to low Single-A Delmarva. Bundy's current assignment isn't a surprise. It's been speculated for months that he'd debut with the Shorebirds....
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Jim Johnson with scoreless inning (game ends 6-6)

Jim Johnson with scoreless inning (game ends 6-6)
BRADENTON, Fla. - Jim Johnson made back-to-back appearances for the first time this spring, and the results today were much better. Johnson struck out a batter for the second out of the eighth inning, issued a walk and induced his second ground ball of the day. He threw 19 pitches, 10 for strikes. Walks continue to be an issue for Johnson, though he might have gotten squeezed on a slider. He's walked six batters in eight innings. Johnson's fastball topped out at 95 mph. Update: The...
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Comments from Arrieta and Miller, Ward facing suspension (Baker homers)

Comments from Arrieta and Miller, Ward facing suspension (Baker homers)
BRADENTON, Fla. - The downpour has ended, the sun is shining and the tarp is off the field. Yes, we're in Florida. This game will resume in the top of the seventh inning with the Pirates leading the Orioles, 6-5. Jake Arrieta said he felt good out of the stretch and in his windup today. It's the final line that looks pretty bad. Arrieta allowed six runs and eight hits in five innings. He threw 82 pitches, 55 for strikes. "Stuff was pretty good," he said. "Two real bad changeups were...
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Paulino and Miller go back-to-back in support of Arrieta (O's down 6-5)

Paulino and Miller go back-to-back in support of Arrieta (O's down 6-5)
BRADENTON, Fla. - Jake Arrieta was pretty much cruising along until Alex Presley stepped to the plate with one out in the third inning. Presley homered to right-center field, giving the Pirates a 1-0 lead at McKechnie Field. Arrieta walked the next batter, Nate McLouth, before getting a force at second base and a fly ball to left. Arrieta has allowed one run and three hits, walked one and struck out three in three innings. He's thrown 43 pitches, 30 for strikes. He threw 12 of his 14...
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Tillman optioned to Triple-A Norfolk

Tillman optioned to Triple-A Norfolk
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have optioned pitcher Chris Tillman to Triple-A Norfolk, removing him from the remaining camp competitions. Tillman, who will pitch Sunday in a minor league game at Twin Lakes Park, allowed five runs (four earned) and 12 hits in 12 1/3 innings, with three walks and six strikeouts. In his last appearance, he allowed one run and three hits in three innings Tuesday against the Twins. This is Tillman's final option. He'd have to pass through waivers before being...
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Simon talks about being placed on waivers

Simon talks about being placed on waivers
SARASOTA, Fla. - Pitcher Alfredo Simon has left the Ed Smith Stadium complex after working out this morning. His future is still in limbo. Simon confirmed this morning that he's been placed on waivers. His agent passed along the news last night. "I mean, I know the situation here is a little tough," Simon said. "They feel like they don't have any spots for me. I understand that. Just see what's going to happen if another place is going to pick me or not." Simon said his agent believes...
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