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Latest Hall of Fame ballot released today

November 09, 2015, 8:21am

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Latest Hall of Fame ballot released today

Five former Orioles return to the latest Hall of Fame Ballot, which has been released today by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Mike Mussina, Tim Raines, Curt Schilling, Lee Smith and Sammy Sosa are included among the 32 candidates for election. Outfielder Ken Griffey Jr., a 13-time All-Star who ranks sixth on the all-time home run list with 630, and closer Trevor Hoffman, who ranks second to Mariano Rivera with 601 career saves and 856 games finished, are counted among 15...

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This, that and the other

November 08, 2015, 3:22pm

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The general managers meetings start today in Boca Raton, Fla., and executive vice president Dan Duquette will try to lay the groundwork for future deals at next month's Winter Meetings in Nashville. An acquisition this week would come as a surprise. Heck, it's usually pretty quiet at the Winter Meetings except for the Rule 5 draft. As the Orioles search for an outfielder in the early stages of free agency, they also continue to check the trade market and monitor possible non-tenders. Josh...

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Thoughts on Chris Davis' price tag and more free agent musings

November 07, 2015, 1:06pm

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Thoughts on Chris Davis' price tag and more free agent musings

We hit on a variety of topics yesterday on "Wall to Wall Baseball" on MASN, including the Orioles' qualifying offers to three of their free agents and speculation on the types of contracts they could receive. First baseman Chris Davis is lined up to get one of the most bloated deals this winter. CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman predicted that Davis will receive $182 million over seven years. MLBTradeRumors.com predicted that Davis will net $144 million over six years. His price already is...

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Update on KBO first baseman Byung-ho Park

November 07, 2015, 10:24am

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Update on KBO first baseman Byung-ho Park

Major League Baseball still hasn't learned the identity of the mystery team that posted the winning bid on Korean slugger Byung-ho Park. We just know that, as expected, the Orioles fell short. The Nexen Heroes announced yesterday that it accepted a $12.85 million bid. I heard this morning that the Orioles didn't win the rights to negotiate exclusively with Park, which came as no surprise. The $12.85 million only ensures a 30-day window to negotiate with Park. MLBTradeRumors.com projected that...

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News and notes on qualifying offers and lots more

November 06, 2015, 5:42pm

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News and notes on qualifying offers and lots more

There were no surprises yesterday in the Orioles' qualifying offers unless you took a really deep nap and missed the reports. And by deep, I mean waking up with a full beard and two upgrades on your iPhone. Chris Davis and Wei-Yin Chen were slam dunks to receive the offers, and Matt Wieters joined them in the days leading up to the deadline. Yesterday's announcement was a mere formality. At the very least, the Orioles will be able to stockpile draft picks. But they haven't abandoned hope of...

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Dylan Bundy makes second start in AFL

November 06, 2015, 10:05am

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Dylan Bundy, the Orioles' top prospect, allowed one run and two hits in his one inning today for the Peoria Javelinas in the Arizona Fall League. He threw 19 pitches, including 14 for strikes. Bundy's fastball was 92-94 mph, according to the radar gun used on MLB Network. He also mixed in his slider, changeup and curveball. Surprise Saguaros leadoff hitter Charlie Tilson reached on a single down the left field line, stole second, moved to third on Yadiel Rivera's ground ball to short and...

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Orioles make qualifying offers to Davis, Wieters and Chen (plus C. Jones note)

November 06, 2015, 6:27am

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The Orioles made the predicted moves today regarding their six pending free agents, sending qualifying offers to first baseman Chris Davis, catcher Matt Wieters and left-hander Wei-Yin Chen. They declined the offers to reliever Darren O'Day and infielder/outfielder Steve Pearce. Outfielder Gerardo Parra isn't eligible because the Orioles acquired him in a trade during the season. Davis and Chen most certainly will decline the offers, which are worth $15.8 million next season, and Wieters is...

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A little Rule 5 talk

November 05, 2015, 4:51pm

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The Winter Meetings are right around the corner, if it takes you a month to complete the turn. And if that's the case, you may want to visit a cardiologist. I have the same feelings for the meetings as I do an open jar of unrefrigerated mayonnaise, but I'll withhold the incessant whining until next month. Find a comfortable seat for it. The Rule 5 draft will be held on Dec. 10 before executives and reporters make a mad dash to the Nashville airport. The Orioles aren't casual observers of the...

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This, that and the other

November 04, 2015, 1:46pm

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The Orioles' winter shopping list begins with a starting pitcher and includes a potential replacement for Chris Davis at first base, at least one outfielder and at least one reliever. It also includes catching depth, especially if Matt Wieters leaves as a free agent. Caleb Joseph most likely would inherit the starting job, though he's an optionable piece on a roster that didn't offer enough flexibility this year. Steve Clevenger is out of options and could be a second or third catcher. I've...

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Orioles don't appear to be making much progress with O'Day

November 03, 2015, 4:38pm

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If you were hoping for a quick resolution to Darren O'Day's pending free agency, you're in for a huge disappointment. If you thought the Orioles might be able to re-sign O'Day before he hit the open market, see above. Pretty much everything is subject to change, but right now the two sides aren't close to reaching agreement. I was told last night that "all is quiet." That's not to suggest that the Orioles haven't been in contact with agent Jeff Borris. They've had multiple...

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Orioles add Phillies to exhibition schedule

November 03, 2015, 12:22pm

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The Orioles will play an exhibition game against the Phillies on April 1 at Citizens Bank Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. Their final Grapefruit League game is March 31 against the Braves in Sarasota, Fla. They will squeeze in the exhibition against the Phillies, a day off and a workout at Camden Yards before opening the 2016 season on April 4 against the Twins in Baltimore. Rumors swirled that the Orioles would play their Triple-A affiliate in Norfolk after breaking camp, but that...

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Dylan Bundy: "My arm felt good, so that's always positive" (plus other notes)

November 02, 2015, 4:27pm

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Dylan Bundy: "My arm felt good, so that's always positive" (plus other notes)

Dylan Bundy came out of yesterday's Arizona Fall League start feeling good about the condition of his right arm, his velocity and his overall performance. Bundy said he threw six fastballs among his seven pitches while retiring the Mesa Solar Sox in order in the first inning. His strikeout came on a slider in the dirt. "It was only seven pitches, so it was kind of quick," said Bundy, who was added to the Peoria Javelinas roster last week. "I was hoping they'd let me go back out there since...

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Dylan Bundy breezes through AFL debut (updated again)

November 02, 2015, 10:08am

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Dylan Bundy breezes through AFL debut (updated again)

Orioles top pitching prospect Dylan Bundy retired the side in order in his only inning today for the Peoria Javelinas in the Arizona Fall League. Bundy needed only seven pitches to dispose of the Mesa Solar Sox. He threw five strikes. Bundy, 22, induced a fly ball to center field by Chad Hinshaw, struck out Daniel Robinson on four pitches and induced a fly ball to right field by Wilson Contreras. Lucas Sims replaced him in the bottom of the second inning. Orioles top catching prospect Chance...

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Orioles reinstate Dylan Bundy from 60-day disabled list

November 02, 2015, 7:09am

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The Orioles have reinstated pitcher Dylan Bundy from the 60-day disabled list as he prepares for today's start in the Arizona Fall League. Bundy, 22, has been added to the Peoria Javelinas roster and is in Mesa to face the Solar Sox. He's taking the roster spot vacated by pitcher Jon Keller, who's sidelined with a sore oblique muscle. Bundy flew to Arizona last Monday after completing a throwing program in Sarasota. He hasn't pitched in a game in six months. The Orioles placed Bundy on the...

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Could Orioles make a run at Daniel Murphy?

November 01, 2015, 8:20pm

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Pitching and defense still win championships, and you can add speed and smart baserunning as the other valuable components. The Royals taught the Mets a valuable lesson in the World Series, winning the title in five games. I picked them to do it in six. The zombie analogy still holds. You can't kill the Royals. They didn't just get hot at the right time. Love 'em or hate 'em, they were the best team in baseball. They also opened the doors to the free agent market, which now includes Chris...

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Can Walker and Mancini coexist in Norfolk?

October 31, 2015, 9:23pm

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Can Walker and Mancini coexist in Norfolk?

Jonathan Schoop would have made that play last night. Just saying ... It's way too early for Orioles fans to project starters at each position, with the free agent market still closed and lingering uncertainty over Chris Davis' status for the 2016 season. However, it's October and it's fairly quiet in Baltimore and why not? Adam Jones will patrol center field, Manny Machado will handle the hot corner, J.J. Hardy will remain the leader of the infield at shortstop and Schoop will continue his...

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Notes on Matt Wieters, Dylan Bundy and Mike Yastrzemski

October 30, 2015, 7:39pm

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Notes on Matt Wieters, Dylan Bundy and Mike Yastrzemski

Another Halloween is upon us and I'm still breaking out the same costume - sportswriter sitting on his front step handing out candy. If something works, I stick with it. I don't pass out candy corn, toothbrushes or pennies. I'm not that guy. I grab bags of fun-size candy bars from the shelves of my local grocery store and ponder exactly what makes them fun. Two bites, max, and they're gone. The Orioles held another organizational meeting yesterday and the usual topics were addressed again,...

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More on Matt Wieters

October 29, 2015, 6:17pm

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The Orioles are having a typical non-playoff October, with only trickles of news before the World Series ends and the free agency floodgates open. Reliever Brian Matusz underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder. The Orioles released their spring training schedule. They claimed pitcher Vance Worley off waivers from the Pirates and lost reliever Jorge Rondon to a waiver claim by the Pirates. They re-signed all seven of their coaches, but are going to conduct interviews for an assistant...

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Manny Machado named Gold Glove finalist

October 29, 2015, 8:55am

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Orioles third baseman Manny Machado has been named a finalist for the 2015 Rawlings Gold Glove Award. Winners will be announced on Nov. 10. Machado is the lone representative for the Orioles. He's joined by the Rangers' Adrian Beltre and the Rays' Evan Longoria. Machado won a Gold Glove and Platinum Glove in 2013, but fell out of contention last year while limited to 82 games due to his recovery from surgery on his left knee and an injury to the right. Machado committed a career-high 21...

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Do the Orioles need a left-hander in their rotation?

October 28, 2015, 5:01pm

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The Orioles used eight starting pitchers this season, including rookies Mike Wright and Tyler Wilson, who made their major league debuts, and veteran Bud Norris, who eventually was sent to the bullpen and designated for assignment. Wei-Yin Chen was the lone left-hander of the group and he may leave as a free agent this winter. Should the Orioles replace him with another southpaw? Can they afford to be left with only righties next year? They still are reluctant to return Brian Matusz to the...