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Hyun Soo Kim indicates he's still not going to accept a minors assignment

Hyun Soo Kim indicates he's still not going to accept a minors assignment
PHILADELPHIA - The Orioles played their final exhibition game tonight in Philadelphia and some roster decisions remain. Chief among them: Will outfielder Hyun Soo Kim make the opening day roster? In his first public comments tonight since the Orioles requested that he accept an assignment to the minor leagues, Kim was asked about his status on the team right now. "Everyone around here are treating me the same way," he said through interpreter Danny Lee. "I still feel I am part of this team...
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Vance Worley talks about his final spring training outing

Vance Worley talks about his final spring training outing
PHILADELPHIA - The Phillies added a run in the sixth tonight and now trail the Orioles 6-4 in the eighth in the spring finale. Todd Redmond allowed one run over 2 2/3 innings after Edgar Olmos gave up two solo homers. T.J. McFarland is now pitching. With Zach Phillips outrighted, McFarland's chances to make this team likely got much better. Vance Worley was scheduled to throw around four innings and 60 pitches here tonight. Due to a rain delay, he went two innings and 34 pitches at Citizens...
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After rain delay, O's get lead against the Phillies

After rain delay, O's get lead against the Phillies
PHILADELPHIA - It's pouring and very dark, and the Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies are in a rain delay with this game tied 1-1 after two and a half innings at Citizens Bank Park. One day after playing their Grapefruit League finale, the Orioles were back in a major league ballpark tonight for their final spring training game in a matchup with the Phillies. After the Orioles were retired in the first by Philadelphia right-hander Aaron Nola, the Phillies took a 1-0 lead on Vance Worley in the...
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Showalter pregame in Philadelphia on Kim, Gonzalez and more

Showalter pregame in Philadelphia on Kim, Gonzalez and more
PHILADELPHIA - There is still no resolution to the situation involving the Orioles and outfielder Hyun Soo Kim. The Orioles would like to send him to the minors to the start the season. But Kim, through his agency, informed the club last night he won't agree to the assignment. Kim is with the Orioles here tonight for the spring training finale in Philadelphia. "He's not starting. We'll see what the game brings," manager Buck Showalter said. Is Showalter now preparing for Kim to start the...
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Can Joey Rickard produce what the Orioles need? (Plus a look at homegrown pitchers)

Can Joey Rickard produce what the Orioles need? (Plus a look at homegrown pitchers)
If Joey Rickard gets the chance to start in left field for the Orioles, he could bring the team two very needed elements - speed and on-base capability. This spring, through Thursday's games, Rickard was batting .387 to rank seventh among all American League players during spring training. He ranked third with a .465 OBP and was 22nd in slugging at .565. Rickard also has played solid defense. Ironically, Rickard could bring some things to the table the Orioles thought they were getting when...
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Miguel Gonzalez came up big at times for the Orioles (plus minor league promotions info)

Miguel Gonzalez came up big at times for the Orioles (plus minor league promotions info)
When the Orioles ended a run of 14 straight losing seasons and returned to the playoffs in 2012, right-hander Miguel Gonzalez went 9-4 with a 3.25 ERA. He then pitched a gem against the Yankees in Game 3 of the American League Division Series, but the O's lost in extra innings. When the Orioles won 96 games and took the American League East in 2014, Gonzalez went 10-9 with a 3.23 ERA. As his tenure with the team has apparently come to an end, we should not forget how good Gonzalez was for most...
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Notes on Hyun Soo Kim and Miguel Gonzalez, plus a look around the AL East

Notes on Hyun Soo Kim and Miguel Gonzalez, plus a look around the AL East
Orioles right-hander Miguel Gonzalez pitched well. Matt Wieters was back behind the plate. And we found out officially that outfielder Hyun Soo Kim will not be on the Orioles' opening day roster. Some clarity emerged last night as the Orioles spent one of their last days in Florida. Gonzalez is far from alone here, but he has given some fans reasons to be concerned about him when the season starts. But my guess is he will be in the season-opening rotation. Last night, he allowed one run in...
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A few pitching notes and Bowie's championship celebration

A few pitching notes and Bowie's championship celebration
So who was the last Orioles pitcher before Chris Tillman to make the start on opening day? It was Jason Hammel, who got the starting assignment in 2013. It was announced Monday that Tillman will make his third straight opening day start on Monday afternoon at home against the Minnesota Twins. Tillman is 1-0 with an ERA of 1.54 on opening day the past two years. In 2014 he gave up one run over five innings as the Orioles beat Jon Lester and Boston 2-1. Last year he gave up one run over 6 2/3 as...
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Sizing up spring: Some things have gone well, some not as well

Sizing up spring: Some things have gone well, some not as well
The Orioles are now down to just five spring training games remaining. They have four in Florida and the last one in Philadelphia on Friday night. Opening day is April 4 at home against Minnesota. So with the spring almost over here is a look at a few bright spots and a few concerns: Hardy looks healthy: When J.J. Hardy homered in three straight games from Thursday to Saturday, that was a welcome sight for any Orioles fan. From 2011-13, Hardy led all major league shortstops in both homers (77)...
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The MLB Network analysts size up the Orioles

The MLB Network analysts size up the Orioles
When MLB Network made its annual trek to the Orioles spring training camp, the analysts verbalized a familiar theme - the O's have plenty of offense, but will the starting pitching hold up? The Orioles were featured on the network's "30 Clubs in 30 Days" segment last night. Former player and current network analyst Mark DeRosa interviewed some players in Sarasota, Fla., and came away impressed by the O's offense. "A message to the American League teams out there," DeRosa said. "Do not...
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Notes on James Shields, minor league releases and Joey Rickard's walk-heavy night

Notes on James Shields, minor league releases and Joey Rickard's walk-heavy night
According to a report from MLB Network's Jon Heyman, the Orioles have been in touch with the San Diego Padres to inquire about right-handed starting pitcher James Shields. On the surface, this makes sense with Kevin Gausman's recent shoulder issue and the rotation's generally shaky overall pitching this spring. But then you have to consider that Shields is 34, owed at least $65 million through 2018 and coming off his poorest season since 2010. Considering this, it doesn't quite add up that...
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A look at the O's rotation and left field outlook

A look at the O's rotation and left field outlook
Here is a good question about the Orioles' starting rotation: How many jobs are available to be won right now? Are there two, one or none? For a while, and it still may hold true, Miguel Gonzalez's spot was shaky with his spring struggles. That meant pitchers like Tyler Wilson, Mike Wright, Odrisamer Despaigne and Vance Worley could be chasing one potential rotation opening. Then right-hander Kevin Gausman received a cortisone injection for shoulder tendinitis. So does that mean two spots are...
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After tough pro debut, DJ Stewart is determined to use his new stance to improve

After tough pro debut, DJ Stewart is determined to use his new stance to improve
After a high school career in Jacksonville, Fla., where he played on five state championship teams, and a decorated college career at Florida State, DJ Stewart finally played baseball but did not have consistent success last summer. The Orioles' first-round draft pick last June, taken 25th overall, Stewart hit just .218 in 62 games at short-season Single-A Aberdeen in 2015 with six homers, 24 RBIs and a .633 OPS. Stewart, 22, batted .318/.500/.593 with 15 home runs, 59 RBIs and 62 runs scored...
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Notes on Hunter Harvey, Dylan Bundy and future free agents (updated)

Notes on Hunter Harvey, Dylan Bundy and future free agents (updated)
He has not pitched in a minor league game since July 25, 2014. But after a 2015 season where he dealt with an injury setback or two, Orioles 2013 first-round pick Hunter Harvey is hopeful for full health in 2016. The 21-year-old right-hander has missed time due to a strained right flexor mass in addition to a shin injury that happened when he was hit by a batted ball last March. About a week ago at spring training, Harvey told me, "I feel great. It is nice to finally not have any pain. That...
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Starting over: Jason Garcia will try to make his way back to the majors from Bowie's rotation

Starting over: Jason Garcia will try to make his way back to the majors from Bowie's rotation
It was during instructional league play in the fall of 2014. A right-hander for the Boston Red Sox organization pitched a couple of times against the Orioles. He faced 18 hitters and struck out 14 of them. His fastball looked impressive and overpowering, and his hit list included Chance Sisco, Christian Walker and Chris Davis. A few months later the Orioles would acquire that right-hander. It was Jason Garcia. They technically acquired him in a trade with Houston for cash. Houston took him...
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Mark Trumbo: "Sometimes it's not the home run swing that is best suited for the job"

Mark Trumbo: "Sometimes it's not the home run swing that is best suited for the job"
SARASOTA, Fla. - No doubt the Orioles have a power-packed lineup. They've hit 200 or more homers four straight years and that streak should grow to five this season. But the homers won't always be there and some nights the team will have to manufacture runs. One player who agrees with this assessment is one of the club's power hitters, new Oriole Mark Trumbo. He has averaged 26.2 homers over the past five seasons. But Trumbo believes there are going to be nights the O's can't simply rely...
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For Mychal Givens, elevating a pitch is not always a bad thing

For Mychal Givens, elevating a pitch is not always a bad thing
SARASOTA, Fla. - While we often hear pitchers say they need to pitch down in the zone, Orioles reliever Mychal Givens is the latest pitcher to tell me he is working on pitching up the zone. Maybe calling it an Orioles' philosophy is too strong, but clearly we've seen pitchers like Chris Tillman and Wei-Yin Chen have success in the past at times changing hitters' eye levels and pitching up. Other pitchers this spring have mentioned they are working on elevating some pitches. Givens said he...
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The pitching takes a turn for the better (plus other notes)

The pitching takes a turn for the better (plus other notes)
SARASOTA, Fla. - If we could survey the collective pulse of Birdland this morning, it is probably beating at a normal pace right now. Nothing that a few wins and a few good pitching performances couldn't help. When the Orioles started their spring training schedule 0-10-2, they allowed 87 runs and some of the fans were getting nervous. Some were very nervous. Now, after a run of 5-2-1 where they allowed 43 runs, the concern is lessened. While 43 runs is not a small total, they had games in...
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Seeing a light at the end of the tunnel, Dylan Bundy is throwing well at O's camp

Seeing a light at the end of the tunnel, Dylan Bundy is throwing well at O's camp
SARASOTA, Fla. - For young Dylan Bundy, it's go time. It's time to begin his major league career. Sure he pitched in two games in 2012 for the Orioles, but now it's time to really get things started. Out of options and coming off elbow and shoulder injuries, Bundy and the team have their fingers crossed that the talented 23-year-old right-hander can both stay healthy and impact their bullpen. The Tommy John surgery from June 2013 and last year's shoulder issue have limited him to 63 innings...
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Wrapping up the Orioles' 11-2 win over the Yankees

Wrapping up the Orioles' 11-2 win over the Yankees
TAMPA - Well, this worked out pretty well for the Orioles. Miguel Gonzalez had a solid outing. The middle of their order combined for eight RBIs. The Orioles hammed the Yankees 11-2 in their home park. Gonzalez, who entered with an ERA of 22.24, gave up just four hits and two runs over four innings. It was his longest spring outing and probably his best as well. "Better, better," manager Buck Showalter said. "Command was a lot better. Thought he had a good idea where he was throwing the ball...
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