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Adam Jones: "It's not about money. It's winning"

Adam Jones: "It's not about money. It's winning"
SARASOTA, Fla. - Adam Jones sat at his locker this morning wrapping tape around his fingers as sweat ran down his forehead. Players weren't due on the field to stretch for another hour. He was in full work mode in preparation for his 11th and perhaps final season with the Orioles. Jones stated again that the club hasn't reached out to his agent regarding a contract extension, He referred questions to executive vice president Dan Duquette, as he did last month at the annual FanFest event. Does...
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Beckham working hard at his new position

Beckham working hard at his new position
SARASOTA, Fla. - Tim Beckham took his cuts in the batting cage yesterday afternoon beneath another gorgeous blue sky and headed to the Camden Yards replica field. He walked with Manny Machado and Jonathan Schoop, the trio shadowed by third base coach Bobby Dickerson. Dickerson, who also serves as infield instructor, kept hitting grounders to Beckham at third and Machado at shortstop. It ranks as some of the most important and closely scrutinized tasks in camp. Balls hit to Beckham's left and...
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Wrapping up the fourth day of workouts

Wrapping up the fourth day of workouts
SARASOTA, Fla. - Infielder Rubén Tejada has reported to camp, leaving only a few position players marked absent. Everyone is required to be at the Ed Smith Stadium complex on Sunday, with the first full-squad workout held the following day. Manager Buck Showalter said he hasn't seen outfielder Cedric Mullins and infielders Garabez Rosa and Éngelb Vielma, the latter experiencing a visa issue in Venezuela. "Did you see (Jake) Arrieta?" Showalter quipped. "Don't keep...
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Schoop vows to atone for missing FanFest

Schoop vows to atone for missing FanFest
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop said he regrets skipping the annual FanFest event last month at the Baltimore Convention Center and vows to make amends. "Yeah, of course, for the fans," he said upon reporting to camp this morning. "That's why I'm going to sign for them. Every fan, I'm going to sign for them and give them something back. I'm glad it's over and I can focus on baseball now so I can focus on being out there and helping the team win." Schoop declined...
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Machado on staying an Oriole and moving to shortstop

Machado on staying an Oriole and moving to shortstop
SARASOTA, Fla. - Manny Machado's equipment bag from the World Baseball Classic arrived at his locker this morning a few minutes before the three-time All-Star, who walked into the clubhouse with a big smile on his face, approached every teammate, and offered a handshake and a hug. One at a time. Every player he could find. Machado and second baseman Jonathan Schoop have reported to camp two days before the first full-squad workout, best friends arriving almost simultaneously at the Ed Smith...
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Orioles remain in the hunt for another starting pitcher

Orioles remain in the hunt for another starting pitcher
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles aren't done with the construction of their rotation. There's scaffolding in place with two openings behind Kevin Gausman, Dylan Bundy and Andrew Cashner - in no particular order. Hard hats are recommended again with names dropping off the board. The preference remains to add a left-hander, though Rule 5 pick Nestor Cortes Jr. could break camp with the team as the fifth starter. Otherwise, he's got a good shot at occupying a spot in the bullpen. One member of the...
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Wrapping up the third day of workouts

Wrapping up the third day of workouts
SARASOTA, Fla. - First baseman Chris Davis and infielder Ryan Mountcastle have reported to camp two days before position players are required. Still no sign of Manny Machado, Jonathan Schoop, Luis Sardiñas and Rubén Tejada in the main clubhouse. Davis' moustache could have gotten here two days ahead of him. "They're trickling in pretty good now," said manager Buck Showalter. "We don't go on the field until Monday, so a lot of early arrivals. "It's funny, a lot of young guys like...
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Duquette talks about the Cashner signing

Duquette talks about the Cashner signing
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette secured right-hander Andrew Cashner yesterday, signing him to a two-year, $16 million contract with an option, but he remains in the market for another starting pitcher and a left-handed hitter. Duquette is exploring trades and free agency. He'd prefer the latter. "This time of year, obviously, I'd rather be adding players without taking away from them, our prospect depth," he said this morning during the latest workout at the...
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Brach on Cashner: "I think it's a really good pickup for us"

Brach on Cashner: "I think it's a really good pickup for us"
SARASOTA, Fla. - Outfielders Crag Gentry, signed to a minor league deal last week, and DJ Stewart are early arrivals at camp. Andrew Cashner, signed yesterday to a two-year, $16 million contract with an option for 2020, has been assigned No. 54. Reliever Jimmy Yacabonis also is wearing 54, but those days are ... wait for it ... numbered. Brad Brach was Cashner's teammate in San Diego back in 2012-2013 and offered a nice scouting report this morning as media gathered at his locker. "He's a...
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Notes on Hays, Rodríguez, Britton and Mesa

Notes on Hays, Rodríguez, Britton and Mesa
SARASOTA, Fla. - Austin Hays will let others debate whether he should be the Orioles' starting right fielder. Whether he belongs in the majors in any role or should accumulate more at-bats with the Triple-A affiliate. A quick interview at his locker this week confirmed that Hays is keeping it simple. His approach and his answers. "I'm just coming back and looking forward to putting the extra reps in and time in and just hoping to have a good year," Hays said, setting the tone and providing...
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Orioles' deal with Andrew Cashner is official

Orioles' deal with Andrew Cashner is official
SARASOTA, Fla. - The negotiations began back in November, when Orioles vice president of baseball operations Brady Anderson met face-to-bearded face with veteran right-hander Andrew Cashner. Talks gained and lost momentum, optimism rose and sank. But the club sliced through a thawing market today and reeled in its first significant free agent while addressing its most pressing need. Cashner passed his physical exam this afternoon and signed a two-year, $16 million contract that includes an...
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Orioles sign Cashner to two-year, $16 million deal (updated)

Orioles sign Cashner to two-year, $16 million deal (updated)
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles now have three confirmed starting pitchers. The club has reached agreement with right-hander Andrew Cashner on a two-year contract worth a guaranteed $16 million, according to multiple sources. The deal is done and the club is expected to announce it shortly. Cashner joins a rotation that includes Dylan Bundy and Kevin Gausman. One spot is expected to be filled internally. The contract includes a $10 million vesting option for 2020 if he totals 360 innings over the...
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José Mesa hoping to follow father's footsteps to Baltimore

José Mesa hoping to follow father's footsteps to Baltimore
SARASOTA, Fla. -Sixteen pitchers threw in the bullpen today, including José Mesa, who is vying for a spot on the 25-man roster as a Rule 5 pick and perhaps in a rotation that has plenty of room. Also throwing today were Josh Edgin, Asher Wojciechowski, Darren O'Day, Brad Brach, Mike Wright, Mychal Givens, Chris Lee, Gabriel Ynoa, Perci Garner, Andrew Faulkner, Tim Melville, Alec Asher, Tanner Scott, Michael Kelly and Yefri Ramírez. Jesus Liranzo had a bullpen session early yesterday and...
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Eddie Gamboa on his commitment to the knuckleball

Eddie Gamboa on his commitment to the knuckleball
SARASOTA, Fla. - Eddie Gamboa has a better grip on his pitching future. Gamboa has conceded after much prodding from the Orioles that he needs to go exclusively with his knuckleball. No more mixing it in 50 percent of the time. No more fastball first and then the secondary stuff. If Gamboa is going to get back to the majors after appearing in seven games with the Rays in 2016, his only exposure to the highest level, he's going to do it strictly as a knuckleball pitcher. "Absolutely, yeah,"...
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Joining Orioles a breath of fresh air for Susac

Joining Orioles a breath of fresh air for Susac
SARASOTA, Fla. - Andrew Susac has a plan. And a color scheme. Susac feels right as home with the Orioles, who acquired him on Feb. 2 to compete for a job as backup catcher. It isn't strictly his welcoming teammates or a hankering for grouper. Orange and black work for him. "I think it's awesome," he said. "It seems like I can't get out of an orange and black jersey. Ever since Little League. I played for the Orioles in Little League. Funny story. From there to Oregon State and then the...
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José Mesa viewed as starter in camp (and other notes)

José Mesa viewed as starter in camp (and other notes)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Rule 5 pick José Mesa will be used as a starter in camp instead of working out of the bullpen. The Orioles added him to the mix earlier today, with the right-hander joining Dylan Bundy, Kevin Gausman, Mike Wright, Gabriel Ynoa, Miguel Castro, Hunter Harvey and Rule 5 pick Nestor Cortes Jr. Mesa, son of the former Orioles pitcher of the same name, has made nine starts among his 78 minor league appearances in the Yankees system. He's gone 12-4 with a 2.86 ERA and 1.15 WHIP...
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Highlights from the first day of workouts (with video)

Highlights from the first day of workouts (with video)
SARASOTA, Fla. - With 35 pitchers in camp, the Orioles offered a heavy dose of bullpen sessions this afternoon on the first day of workouts. The group consisted of Dylan Bundy, Jayson Aquino, Jhan Mariñez, Donnie Hart, Richard Bleier, Miguel Castro, Nestor Cortes Jr., Jeff Ferrell, Stefan Crichton, Jimmy Yacabonis, Eddie Gamboa, Jason Gurka, Hunter Harvey, Joely Rodríguez, David Hess and Pedro Araujo. Michael Kelly stepped on the mound but didn't stay long. Manager Buck Showalter joked...
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Britton on his recovery and uncertain status

Britton on his recovery and uncertain status
SARASOTA, Fla. - Outfielders Austin Hays and Jaycob Brugman are the latest Orioles to report early to spring training. The first full-squad workout is Monday. Players are taking their physicals before heading out to the field around noon. Darren O'Day will be shaving off his beard. Zach Britton was sitting at his locker as the media ventured inside the clubhouse, joking that it was unintentional and he couldn't run away from us. He could have walked, however, as his recovery continues from...
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Will the Orioles find their starting pitcher this week?

Will the Orioles find their starting pitcher this week?
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles outfielder Joey Rickard can be added to the list of position players who reported early to camp, joining a group that includes Adam Jones, Tim Beckham, Anthony Santander and Trey Mancini. Rickard is competing for a spot as an extra outfielder, whether he's platooning in right field with an unidentified left-handed hitter or serving as a backup. His primary competition comes from Craig Gentry and Austin Hays. Improved play in the field has enhanced Rickard's chances,...
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Orioles will watch Lincecum throw this week

Orioles will watch Lincecum throw this week
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles will be counted among the teams attending Tim Lincecum's showcase later this week. The two-time Cy Young Award winner will throw Thursday at Driveline Baseball's facility outside Seattle, allowing him to dive into a flooded free agent market. Executive vice president Dan Duquette indicated earlier today that the Orioles are more likely to sign a couple of veteran pitchers than consummate a trade, though both avenues remain open. The rotation still has three...
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