masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgHappy new year, O’s fans. With 2013 upon us, we’re still waiting for news of a trade or of a signing to upgrade the Orioles’ roster.

While roster news is lacking, there is still plenty for Orioles fans to discuss at FanFest on Jan. 19.

Former Orioles Endy Chavez and Miguel Tejada signed minor league deals with the Royals on Monday. Meanwhile, Matt Antonelli, who appeared in 29 games at Triple-A Norfolk in 2012, signed a minor league deal with the Indians yesterday.

Former Double-A Bowie…Happy new year, O’s fans. With 2013 upon us, we’re still waiting for news of a trade or of a signing to upgrade the Orioles’ roster.

While roster news is lacking, there is still plenty for Orioles fans to discuss at FanFest on Jan. 19.

Former Orioles Endy Chavez and Miguel Tejada signed minor league deals with the Royals on Monday. Meanwhile, Matt Antonelli, who appeared in 29 games at Triple-A Norfolk in 2012, signed a minor league deal with the Indians yesterday.

Former Double-A Bowie field coach Denny Hocking is headed to Arizona as the Angels’ new rookie-level team’s manager.

In case you missed it, read more on these stories and other headlines:

* Top five O’s games of 2012

* A closer look at Chris Petrini

* One last look at the 2012 season

* Spring training competition

* How Nolan Reimold could impact the O’s offense

* Miguel Gonzalez could be the X factor of the O’s pitching staff

* Which Oriole will emerge as a difference-maker?