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Roberts understands fans' doubts

Roberts understands fans' doubts
After dealing with concussion symptoms, undergoing surgery in August to repair a torn labrum in his hip and Dec. 20 sports hernia surgery, Brian Roberts is not surprised at all that some fans doubt he can return to play regularly for the Orioles. And he's completely OK with and understanding of that. "I don't hold anything against anyone that doesn't think I can do it anymore. That's fine," Roberts said Saturday at FanFest. "I had people 12 years ago that thought that, so it's not...
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O's pitching coach Rick Adair on the rotation, mini-camp and more

O's pitching coach Rick Adair on the rotation, mini-camp and more
As spring training approaches, the Orioles' five-man starting rotation is not set. But pitchers like Jason Hammel, Wei-Yin Chen and Miguel Gonzalez seem close to locks to be in the opening day starting five, and Chris Tillman may be on that list, as well. At FanFest, O's pitching coach Rick Adair addressed his rotation's current state. "There are probably three or four guys we feel good about in the rotation and there are other guys that can be in the rotation," Adair said. "We hope...
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As Orioles fans, we got to see No. 4 make the Orioles No. 1

As Orioles fans, we got to see No. 4 make the Orioles No. 1
Thinking back, I'm so glad that the Orioles returned to the playoffs last year because that meant Earl Weaver got to see his Orioles win again. We didn't know it then, but we know now that was his last season watching his beloved Birds. One reason we know Buck Showalter is great as a skipper is that we have Earl to compare him to. I'm so glad I was there in September 1982, when the Orioles lost to the Brewers but Earl got a sendoff that was incredible. I'm glad I was there in Cooperstown...
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Nick Markakis praises O's fan base for record turnout at FanFest

Nick Markakis praises O's fan base for record turnout at FanFest
After spending so many years with this organization and not playing on a winner, last year was special for Nick Markakis, even if he ended up last season on the disabled list as the playoffs began. "It was awesome. That is what I've been waiting a long time for and why I wanted to stay here," Markakis said. "I knew what this place could be like when things are going good. I'd heard about it and saw some video and pictures. I think it could be the best baseball city in all of baseball. Our...
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Jim Johnson not concerned about coming to terms with Orioles

Jim Johnson not concerned about coming to terms with Orioles
Even though there is a bit of gap between what the Orioles submitted and what Jim Johnson's agent is seeking through arbitration, the Orioles closer said today he's not concerned at all about his 2013 contract. He figures the business side of it will get taken care of and soon. Johnson is seeking $7.1 million through arbitration and the Orioles' offer was for $5.7 million. "You know how this stuff always plays out," Johnson said. "They do their thing. My agents do theirs. I get a phone...
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Matusz would prefer to start, but role still up in the air

Matusz would prefer to start, but role still up in the air
The Orioles have indicated they are not yet certain whether Brian Matusz will pitch as a starter or a reliever this year. But if Matusz has any say in it, he made clear today what he favors. "I'm going in this spring with an opportunity to be a starter," he said. "I've been a starter my whole life until last year. I want to go out and fight and try to earn a spot in the rotation." He knows how much success he had as a lefty reliever late last year but he wants to carry that back into a...
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Dickerson brings plenty of experience to O's third base box

Dickerson brings plenty of experience to O's third base box
The Orioles' new third base coach has not been in that box for a while, but Bobby Dickerson, who was hired to replace DeMarlo Hale, has been in that box a lot over the years. "I've got over 1,200 games coaching third at the minor league level," Dickerson said today at FanFest. "I've coached third at the Triple-A and Double-A levels. I've been over there. The only big difference is I was there as a manger. The biggest adjustment I've going to have, I believe, is going to be relaying the...
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Palmer becomes emotional remembering Weaver

Palmer becomes emotional remembering Weaver
We've seen Jim Palmer become emotional before - for instance, this year during his legends ceremony, when he talked about Mike Flanagan. Today, the Hall of Famer kept it together pretty well when talking about Earl Weaver until very late in an interview with reporters covering FanFest. "Mike Flanagan came up to me and said, one year after (I) had pitched during a spring training game, Earl called him over said, 'See that guy out there? Just do what he does and you'll be fine,' " Palmer...
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Duquette: Saunders will likely choose his 2013 team this week

Duquette: Saunders will likely choose his 2013 team this week
Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said he feels free agent pitcher Joe Saunders, who started two playoff games for the Orioles last October, will be making a decision soon on which team he will pitch for this year. "Joe is not here, but he did a great job for us last year," Duquette said. "He's probably going to make a decision this week." Is Duquette confident that Saunders will re-sign with the club? "I don't have a real sense of it," Duquette said. "We'd like to have...
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McLouth: "This is where I wanted to be"

McLouth: "This is where I wanted to be"
Orioles outfielder Nate McLouth is looking forward to his second season with the team. He told reporters at FanFest today that he felt this was his best fit when he was a free agent and he had that in mind as much as the dollars when sizing up where to play in 2013. "Things were started to materialize with other teams. It just came down to this is where I wanted to be," he said. "I wanted to jump on the opportunity before they started looking at somebody else. Luckily it happened the way it...
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Duquette and Showalter on Earl Weaver

Duquette and Showalter on Earl Weaver
At the beginning of their forum with Orioles season ticket holders, which kicks off FanFest each year, executive vice president Dan Duquette and manager Buck Showalter each made comments about Hall of Famer Earl Weaver, who died this morning. "Earl obviously was a great manager," Duquette said. "I was grateful last year we got to share a lot about his career when he was with us last year. You could see the love between the players and Earl. Earl was a simple guy. You pitch it, catch it, hit...
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Goodbye to an Orioles legend

Goodbye to an Orioles legend
I will never forget a weekend I spent with friends in Cooperstown, N.Y., in August 1996. We made the drive north for the Hall of Fame induction of Earl Weaver. So many memories of No. 4 come rushing to the forefront today with news that Earl died last night. He was 82. I was there not to work as a reporter, but as a fan to honor a man who was a big reason that my childhood was a happy one. When you are a young kid and baseball means so much to you, it's pretty cool that your boyhood team...
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The Orioles debut "The BUCKle up Birds" DVD

The Orioles debut "The BUCKle up Birds" DVD
It was not a Hollywood premiere, but there was an orange carpet outside the Maryland Science Center's IMAX Theater last night. The Orioles debuted their 2012 season highlights DVD called, "The BUCKle Up Birds: An Underdog Story." They showed the DVD in a special screening for O's players, coaches and front office and staff, along with their families, club sponsors and some invited guests. The DVD, which was produced in-house by the award-winning Orioles Productions, includes both in-game...
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Dylan Bundy on offseason workouts, goals for improving and more

Dylan Bundy on offseason workouts, goals for improving and more
Even after a season where he pitched at three minor league levels, was named the Orioles' minor league Pitcher of the Year and made it to the majors before his 20th birthday, Dylan Bundy realizes he is still a work in progress. "My offspeed pitches can get better, the consistency of them. Fastball command is a huge thing. You saw in the big leagues I was a little wild at times, but it's all about controlling the nerves and locating pitches," he said in the O's clubhouse Friday. Bundy is...
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Jim Johnson talks to fans in Aberdeen about the rotation, the WBC and much more

Jim Johnson talks to fans in Aberdeen about the rotation, the WBC and much more
From time to time, the debate begins again. There are plenty of Orioles fans and some in the media that believe Jim Johnson, if given the chance, would be an excellent starting pitcher because he has several quality pitches. As for Johnson, he is not campaigning for a shot at the rotation. In fact, he said last night, he figures he's now likely a bullpen pitcher for good. "I think that has gone by the wayside honestly," Johnson said. "I think that time is long gone and I'm comfortable...
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Pedro Strop looks forward to pitching for Dominican Republic in WBC

Pedro Strop looks forward to pitching for Dominican Republic in WBC
The World Baseball Classic coming in March will pit some major league teammates against each other in the 16-nation tournament and that could happen for Orioles teammates Adam Jones and Pedro Strop. The 27-year-old right-hander will pitch for the Dominican Republic and he could wind up facing Jones at some point instead of watching him play center field behind him. "Something like that would be fun," Strop said today when asked about the possibility of facing Jones in the tournament. "You...
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Buck on Roberts, working with Duquette and the training camp pitching competition

Buck on Roberts, working with Duquette and the training camp pitching competition
Orioles manager Buck Showalter was asked today about Brian Roberts. He has been optimistic when talking about the veteran second baseman and his outlook for the 2013 season. He was asked after today's press conference if Roberts has had a winter free of any health concerns or issues. "That wouldn't be completely honest if I said that," Showalter said without elaborating on exactly what he meant. "He feels really good right now and he's working out. He'll be here in a day or two and you...
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Louis Angelos: "This is about building a sustained winning and competitive team"

Louis Angelos: "This is about building a sustained winning and competitive team"
After today's press conference at Camden Yards, Louis Angelos of the Orioles ownership group was asked about the club making such a long commitment to Buck Showalter and Dan Duquette, with their contracts extended all the way through 2018. "Continuity is important for an organization," Angelos said. "Buck came in and he rejuvenated just about every aspect - what happens on the field, in the dugout and clubhouse. Dan came in and his impact was immediate as well. During the interview...
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Showalter and Duquette: On the job for the Birds through 2018

Showalter and Duquette: On the job for the Birds through 2018
Now that is a contract extension. Both Dan Duquette and Buck Showalter get extensions through the 2018 season, so get used to this duo running the Orioles. By the way, Adam Jones' extension from May also runs through 2018. I sense a theme here. If Buck finishes this contract, he will have over eight seasons under his belt as Orioles manager and only Hall of Famer Earl Weaver will have managed the club longer. We can probably surmise a few things from yesterday's announcement. First of all,...
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Duquette, Showalter sign extensions through 2018 (with Buck quotes added)

Duquette, Showalter sign extensions through 2018 (with Buck quotes added)
The Orioles announced contract extensions through the 2018 season for executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette and manager Buck Showalter on Wednesday evening. They will hold a 10 a.m. press conference with the duo at Camden Yards on Thursday. The pair led the Orioles to a 24-win improvement in 2012, as the team went from 69-93 to 93-69 and posted its most wins and first playoff berth since 1997. From Aug. 1 to the end of the regular season, the Orioles went 38-20 and...
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