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Mancini won't take spot on roster for granted

Mancini won't take spot on roster for granted
The left fielder with a .293/.338/.488 slash line, 24 home runs and a third-place finish in American League Rookie of the Year voting isn't convinced that he's got a full-time job in 2018. Trey Mancini is sincere when he says that he needs to compete in spring training to preserve his spot in the Orioles lineup, that nothing will be handed to him and there's room for improvement. He isn't being modest. He's being Mancini. Shouldn't he be able to put himself in left field and Adam Jones in...
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What to expect at next week's Winter Meetings

What to expect at next week's Winter Meetings
The Winter Meetings officially begin on Sunday, though it's also a travel day, and they will take up more than 90 hours of my life that I'll never get back. But chasing rumors is a good way to add steps to the Fitbit. I've never been much of a cardio guy. Lobby buzz creates rumors that become reports. Some of them prove to be accurate, many others bogus and a royal waste of time, whether it's interest in a player or his contract demands. And old news will be reheated to appear fresh. Fans...
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This, that and the other

This, that and the other
Whenever Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette talks about the rotation, and he's given no choice because it's always brought up during interviews leading into the Winter Meetings, he mentions the need to improve the club's depth as well as find veteran contributors. It isn't just about securing two or three starters from outside the organization to join Kevin Gausman and Dylan Bundy, with an in-house competition possible for the fifth spot. There must be viable alternatives to...
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Gausman honors Halladay by switching to No. 34

Gausman honors Halladay by switching to No. 34
Orioles pitcher Kevin Gausman is changing his uniform number for a fourth time since breaking into the majors. However, he's doing it in 2018 for reasons that are much more personal. Gausman announced on Twitter that he's switching from No. 39 to No. 34 to honor two-time Cy Young Award winner Roy Halladay, who died on Nov. 7 after the small plane he was piloting crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. In explaining why he surrendered No. 39, which he wore the past four seasons, Gausman explained...
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Questions about Lee, Trumbo, utility player and Santander

Questions about Lee, Trumbo, utility player and Santander
Over the past few months, I've come up with eight questions confronting the Orioles in no particular order of importance. They existed as the club trudged through the offseason. One decision has been made with catcher Austin Wynns added to the 40-man roster to protect him in the Rule 5 draft. They like his defense and think he could be a major league backup in 2018. And he became more valuable to them after Welington Castillo declined his $7 million option and signed a two-year deal with the...
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Never rule out Orioles' selections in Rule 5 draft

Never rule out Orioles' selections in Rule 5 draft
The Orioles may not be able to resist making a selection or two in next week's Rule 5 draft. The temptation can be overwhelming. Beads of sweat form on the forehead as the pulse quickens. You can vow to lose weight, but another Baskin Robbins opens down the street, and there's 31 flavors and sprinkles and waffle cones and ... Diet starts next year. Having outfielder Anthony Santander on the 25-man roster for the first 44 days of the season, as required under Major League Baseball rules,...
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FanFest tickets are on sale

FanFest tickets are on sale
While the Orioles work to construct the roster that will represent the team on opening day, plans must be made for their annual FanFest event at the Baltimore Convention Center. No winter detail is too small. Tickets were put on sale today for the Jan. 27 event, which runs from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Early entry for season plan members begins at 10 a.m. as part of the Orange Carpet Program. Fans can purchase tickets online at www.orioles.com/fanfest, by calling 1-888-848-BIRD or by visiting the Camden...
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More talk about Tillman

More talk about Tillman
Among the many factors that contributed to a last-place finish, the first losing season for the Orioles since 2011, one of the most prominent ties together right-hander Chris Tillman and lefty Zach Britton. The No. 1 starter and closer as broken bookends. The Orioles weren't prepared for Tillman to win one game, in his first start delayed until May 7 due to a shoulder injury, and register career highs with a 7.84 ERA, a 1.892 WHIP and 12.1 hits per nine innings. For Tillman to lose his spot in...
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The debate between patient rebuild and aggressive reload

The debate between patient rebuild and aggressive reload
With such a large gathering in our blog community, it's impossible to get everyone in agreement on most topics. And it's a good thing because the varying opinions lead to some terrific debates. Especially the civil ones. Certain players on the free agent market have their supporters and detractors. The same goes for manager Buck Showalter and executive vice president Dan Duquette. Some fans endorse a full rebuild going into the 2018 season, conceding that the club won't re-sign Manny...
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Is there a short answer to left side of infield?

Is there a short answer to left side of infield?
As long as we're touching on various camp competitions that await the Orioles after they begin full-squad workouts and Grapefruit League games, we should consider what's happening at shortstop. It could be about the players or the people within the organization who have their preferences. The job seemed to belong to Tim Beckham without dispute following the July 31 trade that brought him over from Tampa Bay. And especially after he batted .394/.417/.646 in August with 10 doubles, two triples,...
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Hays will be engaged in one of the camp competitions

Hays will be engaged in one of the camp competitions
The Orioles' spring training camp will be littered with competitions in a few months. Not the filthy, gulls circling variety. A much smaller scale, but still littered Jobs won't be handed to catcher Chance Sisco and outfielder Austin Hays, two of the top position prospects in the organization. They will be given the opportunity to head north for the March 29 opener against the Twins at Camden Yards, but the rest is up to them - and whatever other moves are made by executive vice president Dan...
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Orioles offer contracts to seven arbitration-eligible players

Orioles offer contracts to seven arbitration-eligible players
The Orioles have tendered contracts to every player currently on their 40-man roster, taking the course of action deemed the most obvious. They were parked in a drama-free zone when it came to their seven arbitration-eligibles. Third baseman Manny Machado, second baseman Jonathan Schoop, starter Kevin Gausman, relievers Zach Britton and Brad Brach, shortstop Tim Beckham and catcher Caleb Joseph were offered contracts prior to the 8 p.m. deadline. Machado, Britton and Brach are entering their...
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Orioles announce five more minor league signings

Orioles announce five more minor league signings
The Orioles aren't done handing out minor league deals. And they're certainly not done addressing the pitching depth in their system. Another wave of signings were announced today with right-handers Christian Binford, Perci Garner and Asher Wojciechowski, and left-handers Jason Gurka and Luis Lugo. The Garner news broke late last night, with confirmation coming via the pitcher and his agency. Gurka, 29, is back with the organization that drafted him in the 15th round in 2008 from Angelina...
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Castillo signs with White Sox

Castillo signs with White Sox
The Orioles veered away from an organizational philosophy last winter when they including a $7 million player option for 2018 in catcher Welington Castillo's free agent contract. They didn't refer to it as an opt-out clause, but it basically played as one. Castillo declined the option, as expected, and he agreed to terms today on a two-year, $15 million deal with the White Sox. His latest contract comes with an $8 million team option for 2020. A .282/.323/.490 slash line with 20 home runs in...
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This, that and the other

This, that and the other
As the Orioles continue their search for starting pitchers, casting a wide net that covers the free agent, trade and international markets and potential non-tenders, they also are banking on two strong halves from Kevin Gausman. Tabbed as this year's opening day starter due to Chris Tillman's shoulder injury, Gausman registered a 5.85 ERA and 1.763 WHIP before the All-Star break and a 3.41 ERA and 1.204 WHIP after it. In 2016, he had a 4.15 ERA and 1.304 WHIP before the break and a 3.10 ERA...
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Duquette on Britton, Schoop, Machado and more

Duquette on Britton, Schoop, Machado and more
Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette indicated again tonight that he expects to keep closer Zach Britton rather than succumb to the various trade proposals. Appearing on the first edition of the "Orioles Hot Stove Show" on 105.7 the Fan, Duquette was asked to place odds on Britton being with the club on opening day. "I think they're good," he replied. "I like Zach Britton. Obviously, there's a lot of interest in him. He's got one year left on his contract here, he's been one...
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Orioles set home game times with earlier Sunday starts

Orioles set home game times with earlier Sunday starts
The Orioles have announced start times for their 2018 home schedule, and folks attending Sunday games at Camden Yards are going to have to adjust their schedules. Sunday games will now begin at 1:05 p.m., a change from the previous 1:35 p.m. start time. Though games will start a half-hour earlier, Sundays will still be family days at the ballpark, which means fans ages 4-14 will be able to participate in a postgame Kids Run The Bases event, sponsored by Weis Markets. The Orioles will begin the...
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Tending to non-tender business

Tending to non-tender business
The next important date in Major League Baseball doesn't involve Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez. Friday marks the deadline for teams to offer contracts to arbitration-eligible players or non-tender them, which expands the free agent market. The Orioles were able to sign catcher Welington Castillo last winter because the Diamondbacks non-tendered him. They would have engaged in trade talks if he hadn't unexpectedly hit the market. They're going to pay close attention again while continuing...
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A few thoughts on Nick Markakis and how he'd fit Orioles

A few thoughts on Nick Markakis and how he'd fit Orioles
The Orioles could use a left-handed hitting corner outfielder with a career .358 on-base percentage who is comfortable playing at Camden Yards and capable of serving as the leadoff hitter. But Nick Markakis isn't walking through that door. At least, I don't think so. Markakis never wanted to leave Baltimore. Returning "home" with the Braves hasn't been a joyful experience for a variety of reasons. But I haven't detected any signs that a reunion is in the works. There has been previous...
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Tejada, Rosa, Ripken among 14 free agents signed by Orioles

Tejada, Rosa, Ripken among 14 free agents signed by Orioles
More comfortable announcing a bunch of minor league signings instead of letting them trickle out one at a time, the Orioles released the names of 14 free agents today who are staying in or joining the organization. The roll call includes infielder Rubén Tejada, who appeared in 41 games this season and came off the 40-man roster after the Orioles activated Ryan Flaherty from the disabled list. Flaherty is a free agent and Tejada could compete for a utility job. The Orioles didn't reveal...
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