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Can Santander's defense keep him in majors?

Can Santander's defense keep him in majors?
While the Orioles try to settle on a left-handed hitter to play the outfield, along with other moves required to fill out the roster, they promise not to skimp on the defense. Upgrading it must be part of any plan. The club's reputation for outstanding glovework took another hit last season, and it could influence the decision whether to carry Anthony Santander for the first 44 days until losing his Rule 5 status. Santander must prove capable of playing the outfield. The Orioles like his bat,...
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Could Dyson bring the left-handed bat needed in the outfield?

Could Dyson bring the left-handed bat needed in the outfield?
There's a guessing game attached to the bits of information that filter out of the Orioles organization in the winter. We know the areas of need. We just don't always know the players under consideration. Manager Buck Showalter and executive vice president Dan Duquette met for more than an hour Thursday and a specific right fielder was a topic of conversation. The name remains a secret. "Dan's already been talking to him about offers and physicals," Showalter said. "We're down the road...
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Showalter nearing confirmation on Machado's 2018 position

Showalter nearing confirmation on Machado's 2018 position
The Orioles may not have a new player to introduce next Saturday at FanFest, though it won't be from a lack of effort. Executive vice president Dan Duquette continues to work the phones. But manager Buck Showalter indicated that a decision on Manny Machado's position could be revealed over the weekend. Take the news where you can find it. Showalter has talked about knowing in his gut whether Machado will stay at third base or move over to shortstop, but he isn't ready to go public with it....
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Orioles sign Perez and Gamboa to minor league deals (updated)

Orioles sign Perez and Gamboa to minor league deals (updated)
With depth moves included on the offseason docket, the Orioles are returning catcher Audry Perez and pitcher Eddie Gamboa to the organization. Perez and Gamboa have signed minor league deals, the news coming via the club's Twitter account. The Orioles also announced the signings of infielder Anderson Féliz and outfielder D'Arby Myers that were reported earlier this month. Perez, 29, has spent the past three years in the organization, appearing in 78 and 84 games with Triple-A Norfolk in...
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Showalter on meetings, negotiations, Machado and more

Showalter on meetings, negotiations, Machado and more
Orioles manager Buck Showalter spent about an hour yesterday meeting with executive vice president Dan Duquette and also talked to managing partner Peter Angelos before heading back to Dallas this weekend for his grandson's christening. The push continues to locate starting pitching, the primary need by a mile, along with a left-handed hitter, left-handed reliever, utility player and veteran catcher. Lots of teams are laying back and waiting for agents to lower their demands or rival...
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DJ Stewart invited to major league camp (and other notes)

DJ Stewart invited to major league camp (and other notes)
Manager Buck Showalter, appearing tonight on the "Orioles Hot Stove Show" on 105.7 The Fan, said Double-A Bowie outfielder DJ Stewart will be in major league camp next month. Stewart will be included on the list of invites. It's a nice reward for Stewart, a first-round pick in 2015 out of Florida State University, after he batted .278/.378/481 with 26 doubles, two triples, 21 home runs and 79 RBIs in 126 games. He also stole 20 bases in 24 attempts. A left-handed hitting corner outfielder...
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Can Faulkner provide left-handed relief for Orioles?

Can Faulkner provide left-handed relief for Orioles?
The annual Orioles minicamp gives manager Buck Showalter an opportunity to become more familiar with some of the minor league pitchers and the media a chance to figure out which ones grabbed his attention, intrigued him and can be viewed as potential contributors over the summer. Certain names come up without prompting, sometimes on multiple occasions during a single interview. Rule 5 pick Nestor Cortes Jr. was the hottest topic for three days, a scorching subject due to his ability to "spin...
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Orioles continuing negotiations with Schoop and Gausman

Orioles continuing negotiations with Schoop and Gausman
With the Orioles down to two unsigned arbitration-eligible players, they intend to continue negotiations until the hearing dates next month rather than go "file and trial," according to a source. Consider their approach "file and try." The club reached agreements on Friday with closer Zach Britton, third baseman Manny Machado, reliever Brad Brach, infielder Tim Beckham and catcher Caleb Joseph. They exchanged salary figures with second baseman Jonathan Schoop and starter Kevin...
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Orioles announce lineup for FanFest autograph stations

Orioles announce lineup for FanFest autograph stations
In case anyone doubted whether Manny Machado would attend FanFest later this month, his name is included on the list of players released tonight by the Orioles. Trade rumors won't keep him away. Put away the speculation and focus on getting your autograph vouchers, which go on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m. The annual event will be held on Jan. 27 at the Baltimore Convention Center and run from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., with early entry for Orioles season plan members beginning at 10 a.m. as part of the...
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More roster talk, Scott on Wynns and Givens on wins

More roster talk, Scott on Wynns and Givens on wins
Exactly how many holes exist in the Orioles' 25-man roster as they get closer to their report date for spring training? The calculation involves math, but I'm willing to move outside my comfort zone. The Orioles have two confirmed starters in Kevin Gausman and Dylan Bundy. The bullpen should include Brad Brach, Darren O'Day, Mychal Givens and Richard Bleier. Miguel Castro will be in the rotation or continue in his relief role. Trey Mancini and Adam Jones will compose two-thirds of the...
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Thoughts on Drury, Moustakas, rotation issues and more

Thoughts on Drury, Moustakas, rotation issues and more
Confirming the various reports on trade talks with the Diamondbacks, the Orioles have discussed Brandon Drury as part of the return for third baseman Manny Machado. Just one of the many names tossed around since they arrived at the Winter Meetings. If you're alphabetizing them, Drury is high up on the list. The Diamondbacks seem to be the most aggressive team among the Machado suitors after doubling back, but I've got no reason to believe that the sides are close to a deal. The Orioles...
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This, that and the other

This, that and the other
The three-day minicamp in Sarasota provided a few more chances to talk about closer Zach Britton's Achilles surgery and how it impacts the bullpen and its occupants. Get used to it. It's going to continue through spring training and for as long as Britton is rehabbing "I think that we did a good job," said left-hander Richard Bleier. "Brad (Brach) filled in really nicely for Zach and it didn't seem like we missed a beat there. When Darren (O'Day) went down, (Mychal) Givens slid in and...
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More on the arbitration deadline and how it impacted Orioles

More on the arbitration deadline and how it impacted Orioles
The "deadline" for arbitration-eligible players to reach agreement on contracts for the upcoming season deserves the quotation marks that surround it. Big, bold, permanent marks like tattoos. Talk about a forced storyline. Talk about wasted energy. Executive vice president Dan Duquette was 0-for-7 past the 1 p.m. "deadline" and signed five players later in the day. It just meant that the sides ventured into territory where salary proposals are exchanged. Negotiations can continue right up...
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Orioles sign five of seven arbitration-eligible players

Orioles sign five of seven arbitration-eligible players
The Orioles are left with two unsigned arbitration-eligible players after a flurry of activity past the 1 p.m. deadline. Pitcher Kevin Gausman and second baseman Jonathan Schoop didn't agree to terms and it appears that the situation will remain unresolved heading into the weekend, according to a source. The sides have exchanged salary proposals and negotiations may continue until the hearing dates, which will be set for next month. A three-person panel will choose one of the salaries. Gausman...
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Orioles sign Britton, Brach, Machado, Joseph and Beckham

Orioles sign Britton, Brach, Machado, Joseph and Beckham
The 1 p.m. deadline has passed for teams to sign their arbitration-eligible players before the sides exchange salary figures. The seven Orioles haven't reached agreements, but executive vice president Dan Duquette texted that the club is "still working on it." The sides can continue to negotiate while hearing dates are set for next month in Phoenix. It's a pretty flimsy deadline. Third baseman Manny Machado, closer Zach Britton, second baseman Jonathan Schoop, starter Kevin Gausman,...
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The bench, arbitration deadline, Triple-A hitting coach and more

The bench, arbitration deadline, Triple-A hitting coach and more
Hints were dropped at the Winter Meetings that the Orioles could go with a three-man bench and carry 13 pitchers. Manager Buck Showalter never stated it as a certainty, but he implied that they could follow the trend in baseball. He also pointed out why it would be an extreme challenge. Why it seemed unlikely to transpire, circumstances stomping out the idea. "The problem is, if you look at our schedule and the way the game's going, most people are going with 13 pitchers, so now you're...
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Hearing from Hess and Akin at minicamp

Hearing from Hess and Akin at minicamp
Only eight of the 17 pitchers at the Orioles minicamp in Sarasota threw off a bullpen mound over the course of three days. Richard Bleier had sessions on Monday and yesterday. I'm including Ryan O'Rourke in the group of invitees because the Orioles wanted to check on him following ligament-reconstructive surgery on his left elbow that forced him to miss the 2017 season. O'Rourke and Dariel Álvarez, who had the same procedure on his right elbow, are in rehab mode. David Hess played catch,...
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More on Orioles minicamp (2018 game times set)

More on Orioles minicamp (2018 game times set)
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles' latest minicamp provided an opportunity for manager Buck Showalter and some of his coaches to check on the Ed Smith Stadium complex after it incurred damage from Hurricane Irma and with new sod being laid on the Camden Yards replica field. A scoreboard is going up later this winter and the batter's eye must be replaced. Netting beyond the outfield fence will save baseballs from being lost in the pond or oncoming traffic. Trees have been cleared out - some by...
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McDowell wraps up the three-day minicamp

McDowell wraps up the three-day minicamp
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles concluded their three-day minicamp at the Ed Smith Stadium complex this morning with Richard Bleier throwing his second bullpen session. Bleier was the only pitcher on a mound today and the only one cleared for multiple sessions this week. This is the fifth year in a row that the Orioles have held their minicamp in Sarasota. Dariel Álvarez did some long-tossing again while rehabbing from ligament-reconstructive surgery on his right elbow. As I wrote in my last...
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Dariel Álvarez nearing return to mound

Dariel Álvarez nearing return to mound
SARASOTA, Fla. - Dariel Álvarez no longer is resistant to making the switch from outfielder to pitcher. He's embracing the idea with a surgically repaired elbow and a new attitude. Álvarez is playing catch at minicamp, which wraps up later today, and said via translator Ramon Martinez that he's scheduled to throw off a flat mound by the end of the month. "I've been doing the rehabilitation and I feel pretty good so far," said Álvarez, who had the procedure in April, was released...
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