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Are more changes coming to the outfield and rotation?

Are more changes coming to the outfield and rotation?
I've been pleading with the Orioles to do something this week. Trade a player. Sign a player. Announce their minor league staffs. Release the names of all the six-year minor league free agents that are under contract. Anything to make my job a little easier. Purely for selfish reasons. I admit it. Perhaps we'll find out today that outfielder Coco Crisp has signed with the Orioles. That's the hot rumor, which I couldn't get confirmed late last night. If it's true, executive vice...
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Orioles have "interest" in Hisashi Iwakuma

Orioles have "interest" in Hisashi Iwakuma
Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette, still searching for another starting pitcher and also committed to increasing the club's presence in the international market, remains interested in Japanese right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma, according to an industry source. Iwakuma's name has been floated in the media over the past few months as one possibility for the Orioles, who signed Japanese left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada to a two-year deal in December. The Mariners also are in the hunt for...
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Did you know ... ?

Did you know ... ?
Before we leave 2011 completely behind, I wanted to share a few items from the Orioles' season summary that I brought home from the Winter Meetings. Nick Markakis fell out of the 40-doubles club, but he became only the eighth player in baseball to record 30 or more doubles in each of the last five seasons. He's recorded 180 or more hits in five seasons, the most in club history. Jeremy Guthrie became the 11th pitcher in Orioles history to start 30 or more games in four seasons....
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What about Ryan Adams?

What about Ryan Adams?
I woke up with a headache, so I'm asking that everyone please blink a little softer today. Thanks much. Each time that I've written about the lineup and how second base could shape up, I'm inevitably asked about Ryan Adams. I've been excluding him because his name hasn't come up in discussions with executive vice president Dan Duquette. It could be a simple matter of Duquette focusing on Brian Roberts, Robert Andino and the players who have been acquired over the last few months - Matt...
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Will a new year bring a new DH?

Will a new year bring a new DH?
As we begin the countdown to midnight, I've set up my own sobriety checkpoint. If you still believe that the Orioles will pay $20 million a year for Prince Fielder, you need to hand over your car keys. Also, the ball is dropping in Times Square, as usual, not in left field at Camden Yards. The location changes after September. One of my traditions during this time of the year is contributing information for a preview on the Orioles, including a mock rotation and lineup, for a national...
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The rotation, bullpen, Fielder, minor league managers and Mora

The rotation, bullpen, Fielder, minor league managers and Mora
As the Orioles continue to pursue starting pitchers, with two of their targets being Taiwanese left-hander Chen Wei-Yin and free-agent lefty Joe Saunders, I wonder whether a trade is in the works. Otherwise, the Orioles might be going with a 10-man rotation. I can immediately rattle off five starters: Jeremy Guthrie, Tsuyoshi Wada, Tommy Hunter, Jake Arrieta and Zach Britton. Then I'm reminded that the Orioles traded for left-hander Dana Eveland at the Winter Meetings. He's supposed to be a...
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Orioles still pursuing Chen Wei-Yin, interested in Saunders

Orioles still pursuing Chen Wei-Yin, interested in Saunders
Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette hasn't ended his search for starting pitching, and an industry source confirmed that the club remains interested in Taiwanese left-hander Chen Wei-Yin. Chen, 26, was 8-10 with a 2.68 ERA in 25 games (24 starts) this year for the Chunichi Dragons of the Nippon Professional Baseball League. The Orioles have scouted Chen multiple times. Unlike Yu Darvish, he doesn't require a posting fee. Duqette already has signed Japanese left-hander Tsuyoshi...
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"Curse of the Andino" ranks No. 1

"Curse of the Andino" ranks No. 1
As 2011 draws to a close, we're wading in a steady stream of "favorite moment" stories and blog entries. Be sure to roll up your pant legs. I'm not a huge fan of the format because it's cliched and formula. Every newspaper in the country falls into this trap. Reporters submit their amusing or touching anecdotes from the year in sports. Whatever happened on their respective beats that will somehow stay with them until they die - or until they're given another assignment by their...
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Filling out my Hall of Fame ballot

Filling out my Hall of Fame ballot
I have to submit my Hall of Fame ballot by Saturday, so it's probably a good idea to fill it out today before I forget. I've been stalling because I can't decide on Terry Mulholland. Lots of sleepless nights here. But seriously ... It's Brad Radke and Tony Womack that keep me tossing and turning. But seriously ... The Baseball Writers' Association of America allows for up to 10 players to receive votes. This year's group consists of: Jeff Bagwell Jeromy Burnitz Vinny Castilla Juan...
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Will Jim Johnson be the closer?

Will Jim Johnson be the closer?
We've known all along that Jim Johnson's role in 2012 would be determined by the moves made over the winter. If the Orioles fortified the bullpen and were short on starters, he would join the rotation. If they signed and traded for enough starters, he would continue to be a reliever. It's still December and the jury is still out, but Johnson looks like a late-inning reliever. Remember how executive vice president Dan Duquette responded two weeks ago to a question about Johnson's role...
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Lining up the starting nine

Lining up the starting nine
The Heat beat the Mavericks yesterday in a rematch of the NBA finals, which leads me to this question: The NBA season has started? We're still waiting on baseball. I told you earlier this month that pitchers and catchers report to spring training Feb. 18. Position players report Feb. 23, with the first full-squad workout being held the following day. Is anyone here Sarasota-bound? The renovations continue at Ed Smith Stadium. The clubhouses are being upgraded, and changes also are being...
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Who's batting first for the Orioles?

Who's batting first for the Orioles?
I want to lead off this entry by wishing everyone the merriest of Christmases and the happiest of holidays. Be safe if you're traveling today. And speaking of leading off ... We don't know who will play second base for the Orioles next season. They're not counting on Brian Roberts, so I won't, either. I've stated many times that it will be viewed as a bonus if he's ready for spring training and the opener. There's no way to be certain that the headaches and dizziness will subside....
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Duquette on Fielder: "We're monitoring the market"

Duquette on Fielder: "We're monitoring the market"
The week between Christmas and New Year's tends to be fairly uneventful in baseball. I'd often volunteer to be on call during that stretch so the other Orioles beat writer at The Sun could relax and celebrate the holiday with his family. It was a nice gesture on the surface, but I also knew that I wouldn't be busy. I'd have some time off without using up any vacation or comp days. Slick move. I checked with executive vice president Dan Duquette yesterday to gauge whether I'd need to stay...
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Is Adam Jones untouchable?

Is Adam Jones untouchable?
For the fans who keep asking me why the Orioles didn't trade for left-hander Gio Gonzalez and whether this is further proof that the organization isn't interested in winning, please take a moment to consider the possibility that executive vice president Dan Duquette didn't have enough prospects to offer. Crazy, I know, but let's run with it. The Athletics pried right-handers Brad Peacock and A.J. Cole, left-hander Tommy Milone and catcher Derek Norris from the Nationals. That's too much,...
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More on Baseball America's top prospect list

More on Baseball America's top prospect list
Yesterday, I gave you a sneak peek at Baseball America's list of the top 10 Orioles prospects heading into the 2012 season. Here's the "Best Tools" portion of the report: Best Hitter for Average: Manny Machado Best Power Hitter: Aaron Baker Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Tyler Kelly Fastest Baserunner: Glynn Davis Best Athlete: Xavier Avery Best Fastball: Dylan Bundy Best Curveball: Dylan Bundy Best Slider: Mike Wright Best Changeup: Dan Klein Best Control: Oliver Drake Best Defensive...
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Baseball America names Dylan Bundy top Orioles prospect

Baseball America names Dylan Bundy top Orioles prospect
Not that you'll be shocked by this news, but Baseball America has selected pitcher Dylan Bundy as the No. 1 prospect in the Orioles' organization. Bundy, the club's top pick in the 2011 draft, receives the honor without throwing a single professional pitch. Shortstop Manny Machado is ranked No. 2 on the list, followed by infielder Jonathan Schoop, pitcher Parker Bridwell, infielder/outfielder LJ Hoes, infielder Nicky Delmonico, infielder Ryan Flaherty, third baseman Jason Esposito,...
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What it means to be "in on" Fielder

What it means to be "in on" Fielder
Enough days have passed since the Winter Meetings that I wanted to bring up Prince Fielder's name again. The timing just seemed right. And I was developing a twitch. I'm not going to make any guarantees regarding Fielder except that I'll mention him again in a few weeks if he's still on the market. You can take that one to the bank. The Orioles didn't appear to have much interest in Vladimir Guerrero last winter, but they kept monitoring the situation, the market dried up, owner Peter...
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Orioles make Chavez signing official

Orioles make Chavez signing official
The Orioles just sent out a press release confirming that they signed outfielder Endy Chavez to a one-year deal. Chavez passed his physical after agreeing to terms over the weekend and is officially a member of the organization. Chavez, who turns 34 in February, batted .301/.323/.426 with five home runs and 27 RBIs in 83 games with the Texas Rangers this year. He's a career .274/.313/.373 hitter in 10 major league seasons. "Endy is a tremendous defender and gives us needed depth in the...
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Who else should be under rotation consideration?

Who else should be under rotation consideration?
The Washington Nationals have announced their minor league managers, coaches and instructors. Meanwhile, the Orioles might not make their final decisions for at least another week. Quick review: Ron Johnson (Triple-A Norfolk), Gary Kendall (Double-A Bowie) and Gary Allenson (short-season Single-A Aberdeen) are expected to manage at three of the affiliates. And former major league pitching coach Rick Peterson is the heavy favorite to be named minor league pitching coordinator, the job that...
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Improvements announced at Camden Yards

Improvements announced at Camden Yards
The changes at Camden Yards in 2012 will extend beyond the roster and front office. The Orioles have announced plans to "enhance the fan experience" at the ballpark. Here's the press release: As part of a continued commitment to honor the proud history of the franchise, and in conjunction with efforts to improve the design aesthetic and functionality of the ballpark and the bullpen picnic grove in center field, the Orioles today announced plans to enhance the fan experience at Oriole Park...
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