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Rickard gets advice, Jones on team goals, Britton on the orange carpet

Rickard gets advice, Jones on team goals, Britton on the orange carpet
As he gets ready to play in a major league game that counts for the first time in his life, new Orioles outfielder and Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard said he's gotten some advice from his teammates about opening day. "Guys have been telling me even veteran guys can get nervous on opening day," Rickard said. "They said embrace it and they have my back. I'll try to enjoy it and relax out there." At least on the outside, the youngster seems pretty calm and relaxed for someone making the jump to...
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Manny Machado on his big 2015 season and the excitement of opening day

Manny Machado on his big 2015 season and the excitement of opening day
Coming off a season where he filled up the stat sheet, won another Gold Glove and finished fourth in the American League MVP voting, Orioles third baseman Manny Machado is ready to get the new season started. "Opening day - this is where it all begins," Machado said this morning in the Orioles clubhouse. "All the hard work we've done in the offseason and in spring training will pay off today." At 22 last year, Machado played in every game and hit .286 with 30 doubles, a triple, 35 homers,...
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Opening day notes and quotes with Chris Tillman, Adam Jones, Hyun Soo Kim and more

Opening day notes and quotes with Chris Tillman, Adam Jones, Hyun Soo Kim and more
Happy opening day, everyone - and welcome to the 2016 Orioles season! When they play ball today at 3:05 p.m. at Camden Yards against Minnesota, right-hander Chris Tillman (11-11, 4.99 ERA in 2015) faces right-hander Ervin Santana (7-5, 4.00 ERA in 2015). In his last seven starts last season, Santana went 5-1 with a 1.62 ERA. While Santana will be making his first opening day start, this is the third in a row for Tillman. In the last two openers, he went 1-0 with an ERA of 1.54. He pitched the...
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The Orioles' minor league "break camp" rosters

The Orioles' minor league "break camp" rosters
Here are the Orioles' "break camp" rosters for their four full-season minor league affiliates. They are Triple-A Norfolk, Double-A Bowie, Single-A Frederick and Single-A Delmarva. These are preliminary rosters and not completely set for opening day in the minors on Thursday. These rosters are subject to some changes. NORFOLK Pitchers: Todd Redmond, Odrisamer Despaigne, Terry Doyle, Nick Additon, Oliver Drake, Pedro Beato, Richard Rodriguez, Andy Oliver, Jason Stoffel, Edgar Olmos, Cesar...
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Hyun Soo Kim on making the roster plus minor league rotations and notes

Hyun Soo Kim on making the roster plus minor league rotations and notes
When the Orioles announced their opening day roster this afternoon, outfielder Hyun Soo Kim was on it. He did not accept an asssignment to the minor leagues and the Orioles are not prepared to release him. "Very happy to be on the roster and will try my best," Kim said through translater Danny Lee this afternoon in the Orioles clubhouse. Kim said, "Not too much," when asked if he considered the minor league assignment. He had the contractual right to refuse such an assignment and did. He...
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A few final questions before the opener

A few final questions before the opener
Thankfully, we are almost out of time to predict and project and prognosticate on what may happen during the 2016 baseball season. That is because it starts today for six teams and for the Orioles tomorrow afternoon. The long spring is finally over. But in our final hours leading up to opening day, here are three questions about the 2016 Orioles. There are many others we will get answers on during the season, as well. How will the rotation fare?: This is the big one and one we'll be tracking...
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A few notes on Xavier Avery, Garabez Rosa and winning ways (updated)

A few notes on Xavier Avery, Garabez Rosa and winning ways (updated)
While many of us were focused on Hyun Soo Kim, Joey Rickard's nightly stellar play, Nolan Reimold's late-spring surge and Garabez Rosa's seemingly nightly late-inning hit, the X-man was laying in the weeds. Has the Orioles' 2008 second-round draft pick Xavier Avery made this team? He has had one impressive spring which included a two-run homer to left by the lefty hitter last night in Philadelphia. In 32 spring at-bats, Avery has hit .313/.476/.813 with four homers. He bounced around at...
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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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