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Right in time for FanFest, Orioles fans have been given plenty of news this week to discuss. The biggest: Buck Showalter and Dan Duquette will both be with the team for a long time. Both agreed to extensions through 2018, and they met with the media at a press conference yesterday at Camden Yards. MASN captured the full press conference, which can be viewed here, and kept you updated with all of the latest Orioles news this week. Center fielder Adam Jones is headed to the World Baseball...
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Orioles announce contract extensions through 2018 for Dan Duquette and Buck Showalter

Orioles announce contract extensions through 2018 for Dan Duquette and Buck Showalter
The Orioles today announced contract extensions through the 2018 season for Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations Dan Duquette and Manager Buck Showalter. A veteran of over two decades in baseball operations at the Major League level, including 11 of those seasons in a general manager role with the Montreal Expos, Boston Red Sox and Orioles, Duquette, 54, has utilized strong scouting and player development to construct contending franchises. In 2012 the Orioles made a 24-game...
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Nats agree to terms with five players on minor league deals

Nats agree to terms with five players on minor league deals
The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with left-handed pitchers Fernando Abad, Bill Bray and Brandon Mann, right-handed pitcher Ross Ohlendorf and infielder Will Rhymes on minor-league contracts with invitations to Major League Spring Training. In addition, the Nationals extended Spring Training invites to left-handed pitcher Pat McCoy, right-handed pitcher Tanner Roark, catcher Carlos Maldonado, first baseman/third baseman Matt Skole and infielder Zach Walters. Nationals Executive Vice...
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Weekly Wrap

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Ready for spring training? Six of the Orioles' exhibition games will be broadcast on MASN HD, including a game versus the Yankees on Feb. 25. With news out of D.C. that Adam LaRoche has agreed to a two-year deal with the Nats, there has been more speculation regarding the Orioles and Michael Morse. Also, the Tigers are reportedly interested in J.J. Hardy. The Birds signed Tim Smith to a minor-league deal Tuesday. The team is also pursuing Joe Saunders, who is seeking a three-year deal. Be...
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For weeks now, I have been recapping the offseason news around the Nationals organization, which is brought to you by MASNsports.com's Dan Kolko and Byron Kerr. While there has been much news this winter, each week, my fingers typed something having to do with the lack of news regarding Adam LaRoche. But now, this week, I can officially say that the first baseman will be back in The District for the next two seasons. LaRoche, who won his first Gold Glove in 2012, and the Nats agreed to a...
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Nationals agree to terms with 1B Adam LaRoche on two-year contract with mutual option for '15

Nationals agree to terms with 1B Adam LaRoche on two-year contract with mutual option for '15
The Washington Nationals today agreed to terms with first baseman Adam LaRoche on a two-year contract with a mutual option for the 2015 season. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. LaRoche led all MLB first basemen in 2012 with a career-best 33 home runs and 69 extra-base hits in a fantastic two-way campaign that included a .271 batting average, 35 doubles, a career high-tying 100 RBIs, 67 walks, an .853 OPS, as well as...
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Nationals announce 2013 exhibition game vs. New York Yankees

Nationals announce 2013 exhibition game vs. New York Yankees
The Washington Nationals will host the New York Yankees in an exhibition game at Nationals Park on Friday, March 29, 2013 at 2:05 p.m. Details for the team's 2013 season ticket plans are available online at nationals.com/2013. Tickets to see the Nationals take on the Yankees are included in all full, half or partial season ticket plans. In addition, tickets will be included in select mini and flex plans to be released in the coming weeks before single game tickets go on sale to the general...
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With the new year is the old news regarding Adam LaRoche, who still has yet to receive the three-year deal he is seeking. Reliever Michael Gonzalez signed a one-year deal with the Brewers last Friday, further thinning out the Nats' bullpen. The Nats are continuing to gain national attention in the offseason, and were ranked the top roster in the majors, according to The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo. In case you missed it, read more on these stories and other headlines: * A favorite memory...
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O's claim catcher Luis Martinez off waivers from Texas

O's claim catcher Luis Martinez off waivers from Texas
The Orioles today announced that they have claimed catcher Luis Martinez off waivers from Texas. Martinez, 27, is a career .272/.362/.364 hitter in six minor league seasons in the San Diego (2007-11) and Texas (2012) systems. In 2012, Martinez batted .270/.350/.386 in 65 games with Triple-A Round Rock and also appeared in 10 games for the Rangers, going 2-for-18. He was originally drafted by San Diego in the 12th round of the 2007 First Year Player Draft. With the move, the 40-man roster is...
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Happy new year, O's fans. With 2013 upon us, we're still waiting for news of a trade or of a signing to upgrade the Orioles' roster. While roster news is lacking, there is still plenty for Orioles fans to discuss at FanFest on Jan. 19. Former Orioles Endy Chavez and Miguel Tejada signed minor league deals with the Royals on Monday. Meanwhile, Matt Antonelli, who appeared in 29 games at Triple-A Norfolk in 2012, signed a minor league deal with the Indians yesterday. Former Double-A Bowie...
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Orioles to host athletic trainers conference this week

Orioles to host athletic trainers conference this week
Several hundred professional Athletic Trainers from across the country will come to Baltimore this week, January 3-5, for the annual Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) Baseball Medicine Conference. The Orioles, including Head Athletic Trainer Richie Bancells and Assistant Athletic Trainer Brian Ebel, will host the event, which is designed for Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists who deal with baseball and softball injuries. The conference is sponsored by the Kerlan...
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If you were occupied by holiday festivities this week, it's OK, because it was a rather slow week of baseball news, barring the power rankings that labeled the Nats a team to watch for the 2013 season. ESPN's Buster Olney ranked the Nats second in his early power rankings. While D.C. is preparing to watch the Redskins fight for a division title, MASNsports.com's Dan Kolko compared the team's surprising season to that of the Nationals. Again, this week's news is the lack of news...
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Weekly Wrap

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Parties have been attended, presents unwrapped (and returned), and every cookie in my arms' reach devoured. Happy Holidays, indeed. With the holidays and end of the year upon us, the baseball news has been sparse this week. Regarding the Orioles, news has been mainly limited to rumors and speculation. The notion that the Tigers could have interest in J.J. Hardy was raised. Also discussed this week was the Orioles' lack of improvement, as labeled by ESPN. In a recent ranking by David...
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Orioles outright outfielder Steve Pearce to Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles outright outfielder Steve Pearce to Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have outrighted outfielder Steve Pearce to Triple-A Norfolk. Pearce, 29, batted .254/.321/.437 in 28 games in two stints with the Orioles in 2012. Overall, he batted .229/.315/.396 with four home runs and 18 RBI in 40 games with Baltimore, Houston and the Yankees last season. With the move, the Orioles now have 39 players on the 40-man roster.
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The Nationals have seen three of their former arms sign deals this week. John Lannan signed a one-year deal with the Phillies, Tom Gorzelanny signed a two-year deal with the Brewers, and Edwin Jackson agreed to a four-year, $52 million deal with the Cubs. The Nats, however, have yet to make a deal with Adam LaRoche. Baseball America released its list of the top 10 prospects in the Nats' organization, which includes third baseman Zach Walters. In case you missed it, read more on these...
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While the Orioles have yet to make a big splash this offseason, they made various minor moves this week, including the addition of Adam Greenberg. Greenberg, who many remember from the incident in 2005 where he was beaned by the first pitch he ever saw in the major leagues, agreed to a minor league deal with the Orioles yesterday. Greenberg had his second major league at-bat last year with the Marlins, which can be seen here. Three other players inked minor league deals this week. First...
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O's invite Ishikawa, Schlereth and Braddock to spring training

O's invite Ishikawa, Schlereth and Braddock to spring training
The Orioles today announced that they have signed first baseman Travis Ishikawa and left-handers Daniel Schlereth and Zach Braddock to minor league contracts with invitations to major league spring training. Baltimore has now invited 11 non-roster players to Sarasota. Ishikawa, 29, batted .257/.329/.428 in 94 games with Milwaukee in 2012. He batted .265/.327/.400 with 15 home runs and 80 RBI in 281 games with San Francisco over four seasons (2006, 2008-10). In his career, Ishikawa has batted...
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Orioles' magical 2012 season chronicled in upcoming DVD release

Orioles' magical 2012 season chronicled in upcoming DVD release
The Orioles' magical 2012 season will be remembered for years to come. Now, fans will have the opportunity to relive those exciting moments. Just in time for the holidays, the club has announced plans to release "The BUCKle Up Birds: An Underdog Story" in mid-January 2013, a season highlight DVD that chronicles the most important and thrilling moments of 2012, from off-season moves through the MLB playoffs. The DVD, which is being produced in house by the award-winning Orioles Productions,...
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Nationals announce 2013 minor league managers, coaches and coordinators

Nationals announce 2013 minor league managers, coaches and coordinators
The Washington Nationals today named their minor league managers, coaches and coordinators for the 2013 season. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Player Development Bob Boone, Director of Player Development Doug Harris and Director of Minor League Operations Mark Scialabba made the joint announcement. The Nationals promoted two managers within their system, elevating Brian Daubach from Single-A Hagerstown to High-A Potomac and Tripp Kiester from the Gulf Coast League...
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Weekly Wrap

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From the hiring of a new third base coach to the Indians' acquisition of Mark Reynolds, there have been some changes around the Orioles organization this week. The Orioles have officially named their third base coach, promoting Bobby Dickerson, who has served as the team's minor league infield coordinator for the last three seasons. Reynolds signed a one-year, $6 million deal with the Indians on Sunday, making Chris Davis the likely everyday first baseman. The Orioles have also been active...
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