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Hoffmann signs minor league deal

Hoffmann signs minor league deal
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have signed outfielder Jamie Hoffmann to a minor league deal, and he'll stay with the team through the end of spring training before heading back to Twin Lakes Park. The Rockies designated Hoffmann for assignment this spring. He became a free agent and signed with the Orioles yesterday. "I was looking for teams for about a week and then decided to sign here," he said. "It's a great spot and a good opportunity and I'm excited to be in camp. "I've been...
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Orioles lineup vs. Pirates

Orioles lineup vs. Pirates
SARASOTA, Fla. - Jake Arrieta makes his final spring start today against a Pirates split squad in the Orioles' final road game. Seems like a good time for manager Buck Showalter to confirm that Arrieta will be the opening day starter. For the Orioles: Endy Chavez CF Nolan Reimold LF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Johnson DH Wilson Betemit 3B Chris Davis 1B Ronny Paulino C Jai Miller RF Robert Andino 2B Jake Arrieta RHP Jim Johnson will pitch again today. He threw 24 pitches yesterday but still will...
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Simon placed on waivers

Simon placed on waivers
SARASOTA, Fla. - An industry source has confirmed that the Orioles have placed pitcher Alfredo Simon on waivers. Simon entered spring training as a candidate for both the rotation and bullpen, but he was slowed by a groin injury and allowed six runs and six hits over two innings upon his return on Wednesday in Dunedin. Simon is likely to be claimed by another team because of his upper-90s fastball and versatility. The Orioles need to clear room on their 40-man roster with the expected...
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Showalter speaks after 6-4 loss

Showalter speaks after 6-4 loss
SARASOTA, Fla. - Every kid in Detroit will wake up tomorrow wanting to be Tony Plagman. Plagman didn't start today, but he was a strong finisher. He tied the game in the seventh inning with a home run off Luis Ayala and won it for the Tigers in the ninth with a two-out, two-run triple off Jim Johnson. Baseball America rates Plagman as the fourth-ranked first baseman in the Tigers' organization. Johnson walked two more batters today, giving him five in seven innings. He's 0-3 with a 7.71...
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Matusz on Matusz (O's lose 6-4)

Matusz on Matusz (O's lose 6-4)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Tony Plagman hit a game-tying home run off reliever Luis Ayala in the top of the seventh inning while I was walking to the clubhouse to interview Brian Matusz. Orioles 4, Tigers 4. The Orioles still have a shot at their record-setting sixth exhibition tie of 2012. Matusz settled down after a three-run first inning to blank the Tigers through the fifth and retire the last nine batters he faced. "Just came out of the gates amped up with a lot of energy," Matusz said. "The...
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Matusz navigates through early trouble (updated twice)

Matusz navigates through early trouble (updated twice)
SARASOTA, Fla. - The first four Tigers reached base against Brian Matusz in the top of the first inning today, and the Orioles' left-hander didn't get back into the dugout until he had surrendered three runs and thrown 32 pitches. Matusz's pitch count rose to 52 after the second inning and 71 after the third, but the Tigers didn't score again. He threw only five pitches, all strikes in the fourth. Another positive note: Matusz's fastball reached 93 mph in the third inning. He hit 92 mph...
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Showalter won't confirm opening day starter

Showalter won't confirm opening day starter
SARASOTA, Fla. - Manager Buck Showalter knew it was a slow news day for the reporters in camp, but he wouldn't throw us a bone and confirm his opening day starter. Is it still being decided? "In my mind, no, but there are some variables that may play into it and are still developing," he replied. "There are some things that Dan (Duquette) and I talk about every day that could change the way we look at it." Could one variable be a starter acquired from outside the...
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Teagarden talks about his back and possible return date

Teagarden talks about his back and possible return date
SARASOTA, Fla. - Catcher Taylor Teagarden will be eligible to come off the disabled list on April 10, but he conceded today that it's a "best-case scenario" and he might need an extra week. Teagarden said he no longer is experiencing the same level of discomfort in his lower back, but there's a lingering sensation that a second epidural on Wednesday should alleviate. "I want to come back feeling good," he said. "I'm planning on my back feeling well in the next couple of weeks and the...
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Teagarden headed to DL, and other notes

Teagarden headed to DL, and other notes
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles will place catcher Taylor Teagarden on the disabled list before breaking camp, giving the backup job to Ronny Paulino. The move will be backdated so he can be eligible to return on April 10, and manager Buck Showalter said it's possible that Teagarden will be ready. Teagarden will receive a second epidural on his lower back at 8 a.m. Wednesday. Showalter still won't confirm that Jake Arrieta is the opening day starter. It's just a matter of time. Showalter...
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Arrieta named opening day starter

Arrieta named opening day starter
SARASOTA, Fla. - Manager Buck Showalter finally revealed the identity of his opening day starter this afternoon. Yes, it's Jake Arrieta who will take the mound for the April 6 opener against the Minnesota Twins at Camden Yards. That's been the assumption all along, but Showalter planted some doubt by withholding the announcement. Arrieta made his final spring start on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and allowed six runs and eight hits in five innings. OK, so he's not exactly...
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Neshek gets the save in 4-3 victory

Neshek gets the save in 4-3 victory
TAMPA, Fla. - Pat Neshek retired the side in order in the bottom of the ninth, striking out two batters in the Orioles' 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees. Neshek hasn't allowed a run in nine spring outings. He's allowed three hits, walked none and struck out eight in 8 1/3 innings. "He's getting his confidence in his arm back," manager Buck Showalter said of Neshek, who missed the 2009 season after undergoing ligament-reconstructive surgery in his right elbow. "I know how excited...
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Hammel on Hammel (O's take the lead)

Hammel on Hammel (O's take the lead)
TAMPA, Fla. - If Jason Hammel's goal was to build his pitch count, he did it tonight. Hammel threw 89 pitches, 59 for strikes, in 5 1/3 innings and left with the Orioles leading, 3-1. He was charged with a second run after Troy Patton entered the game in relief. "I felt good. Real good," Hammel said. "Pretty much everything I was working on, I was pretty happy with, and the results were good." Hammel went to a full count against the first two batters in the sixth, striking out Alex...
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Hammel's last two outings like day and night (updated)

Hammel's last two outings like day and night (updated)
TAMPA, Fla. - See what I did there? In Jason Hammel's previous start, he lasted only two innings against the Boston Red Sox because he threw 39 pitches in the second and manager Buck Showalter didn't want to tax his arm. Tonight, he lasted 5 1/3 innings against the New York Yankees and is charged with two runs and five hits, with no walks and five strikeouts. He also hit a batter. Hammel threw 75 pitches through five innings, and Showalter sent him back out for the sixth. The first batter...
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Jim Johnson addresses loaded questions about the radar guns

Jim Johnson addresses loaded questions about the radar guns
SARASOTA, Fla. - Jim Johnson knew what was coming. I approached his locker yesterday and asked about his spring training and whether he's where he needs to be with opening day almost here. "I'm pretty much where I need to be," he replied. "I'm looking forward to (today) because this is the first part of the back-to-back. I've thrown, day off, thrown, day off, so I've been on a real heavy workload, which is what I'm used to. Gets me ready for the season. "For the most part, I think...
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Pregame interviews with Duquette and Showalter

Pregame interviews with Duquette and Showalter
TAMPA, Fla. - Executive vice president Dan Duquette and manager Buck Showalter arrived at George M. Steinbrenner Field during the Orioles' batting practice session, which included one ball launched by Mark Reynolds that slammed halfway up the scoreboard in left-center field. Duquette said he's had trade discussions with "a lot of teams." Asked if anything is close, he replied, "Not really. Not really." "It's an active market this time of the year," he said. But nothing's...
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Orioles DFA Eveland, claim Z. Wheeler from Brewers (NY lineup)

Orioles DFA Eveland, claim Z. Wheeler from Brewers (NY lineup)
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have designated left-hander Dana Eveland for assignment to make room for infielder Zelous Wheeler, who was claimed off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers. Eveland allowed three runs and six hits in four innings during yesterday's start against the Blue Jays. He was 1-2 with a 3.46 ERA and 17 hits allowed in 13 spring innings. The Orioles acquired Eveland from the Dodgers at the winter meetings for minor league left-hander Jarret Martin and outfielder Tyler...
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Hardy, Chavez remain out of lineup

Hardy, Chavez remain out of lineup
SARASOTA, Fla. - Shortstop J.J. Hardy (shoulder) and outfielder Endy Chavez (groin) won't make the trip to Tampa for tonight's game against the New York Yankees. Hardy could return on Friday. Chavez has been day-to-day for more than a week. Hardy, who received a cortisone injection on Tuesday, will take off again today and attempt to throw Friday morning. If the shoulder feels good, he'll be in the lineup against the Tigers. "I'm kind of hoping I'll get over the hump tomorrow," he...
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Bullpen puzzle still unsolved

Bullpen puzzle still unsolved
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are preparing for their final Grapefruit League game under the lights when they travel to Tampa to play the New York Yankees. The clubhouse opens to the media at 2 p.m., so there's no morning lineup to post. I'd expect plenty of regulars to make the trip after they were allowed to stay back in Sarasota yesterday, but shortstop J.J. Hardy won't be among them. He'll need another day off after receiving a cortisone injection in his aching right shoulder. Jason...
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Postgame chatter after 9-3 loss

Postgame chatter after 9-3 loss
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter refused to dismiss Dana Eveland from the rotation competition despite today's results, but he conceded that it would probably be "a push" for Alfredo Simon to make it. Eveland allowed three runs and six hits in four innings. He hadn't gone more than three innings this spring and tossed one each in his last two outings. "He was OK," Showalter said. "Seen him better. We've seen him better." Eveland pretty much dismissed his chances of...
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Updating Britton and Johnson (and Simon and Phillips)

Updating Britton and Johnson (and Simon and Phillips)
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Zach Britton said his left shoulder is feeling good and he could begin to do some light tossing next week after receiving two Platelet Rich Plasma injections on March 21. Dr. James Andrews told Britton it could be a six-week process before he's cleared to pitch. "I've been feeling really good," Britton said this morning. "The soreness from the shots is gone. This will be the third day that I've been doing stuff in the pool, like shoulder strengthening in the pool. I've...
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