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Darren O'Day nearing decision

December 04, 2015, 2:06pm

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One year after the Orioles lost left-hander Andrew Miller in free agency, another huge hole could be punched in their bullpen. Will they go down swinging? Right-hander Darren O'Day remains on the market, but it shouldn't be much longer. The Nationals continue to be viewed as the favorites to sign him, and that includes some people within the Orioles organization. The Orioles have an offer on the table for O'Day, 33, but a couple of sources believe that he's leaning toward joining the...

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Orioles release FanFest autograph schedule

December 04, 2015, 11:27am

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While the Orioles work on crafting their roster for opening day, they're also finalizing plans for the Dec. 12 FanFest at the Convention Center. The latest update involves the autograph stations, which include former Orioles Melvin Mora, Scott McGregor, Mike Boddicker, Ken Singleton, Chris Hoiles, Larry Sheets, Ross Grimsley, Tippy Martinez and Larry Bigbie. The group also includes Hall of Famer Jim Palmer, vice president of baseball operations Brady Anderson and former shortstop and current...

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Leftovers for breakfast

December 03, 2015, 7:07pm

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The Orioles non-tendered infielder Paul Janish prior to Wednesday night's deadline, but they would like to re-sign him to a minor league deal. Janish is highly regarded for his defense and approach to the game. I'll repeat that I expected him to stay on the 40-man roster and he certainly has his share of supporters in the organization. The pitchers at Triple-A Norfolk benefited from having Janish at shortstop, just as the staff at Double-A Bowie benefited from Ozzie Martinez's glove work....

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Dan Duquette: "Everybody knows we're trying to sign Chris Davis"

December 03, 2015, 2:33pm

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Dan Duquette: "Everybody knows we're trying to sign Chris Davis"

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette repeated tonight that the Orioles are continuing their attempts to re-sign first baseman Chris Davis despite yesterday's acquisition of Mark Trumbo from the Mariners. "Everybody knows we're trying to sign Chris Davis," Duquette said during the "Hot Stove Show" on 105.7 The Fan. "We like Chris Davis. He's done some great work for us, and of course, our fans like him. But where these markets take us, I'm not real sure. I just know that the...

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Recapping the roster madness

December 02, 2015, 6:38pm

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My head stopped spinning long enough this morning for me to catch a couple of hours of sleep. So much for a lull in the offseason. It was more like lull-a bye. (See what I did there?) The Orioles announced their trade with the Mariners and set up a conference call with executive vice president Dan Duquette and first baseman/outfielder Mark Trumbo. They traded for catcher Francisco Pena, the son of former major league catcher and current Yankees coach Tony Pena. They confirmed that the Mariners...

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Orioles non-tender Lough and settle with Reimold

December 02, 2015, 5:49pm

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The Orioles non-tendered outfielder David Lough tonight, allowing the outfielder to become a free agent. They settled with outfielder Nolan Reimold on a contract for the 2016 season. Reimold will receive $1.3 million if he makes the opening day roster, according to sources. He joined pitcher Vance Worley as the two arbitration-eligible players who settled tonight. Reimold, 32, batted .247/.344/.394 with five doubles, a triple, six home runs and 20 RBIs in 61 games. The former second-round pick...

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Orioles acquire catcher Francisco Pena from Royals

December 02, 2015, 3:26pm

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The Orioles aren't done making moves tonight. On the same day that they traded catcher Steve Clevenger, they acquired catcher Francisco Pena from the Royals for cash considerations. Needing more room on the 40-man roster, the Orioles designated infielder Paul Janish for assignment. Janish was told earlier today that he would be non-tendered. Pena, 26, batted .251/.305/.430 with 13 home runs and 48 RBIs in 95 games this year with Triple-A Omaha. He posted a .274/.303/.522 slash line against...

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Hearing from Johnson, Clevenger, Trumbo and Duquette

December 02, 2015, 2:38pm

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Hearing from Johnson, Clevenger, Trumbo and Duquette

Baltimore native Steve Johnson was braced for the possibility that he would be designated for assignment this offseason, so he took the news in stride today after the Orioles removed him from the 40-man roster. "I don't want to say I was too surprised," said Johnson, the St. Paul's graduate who was designated to create a spot for left-hander C.J. Riefenhauser. "I kind of understood after not having the best September that it was a possibility. There were a couple of times they could have...

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Orioles will non-tender Paul Janish (plus quotes off today's trade)

December 02, 2015, 1:24pm

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The Orioles will non-tender infielder Paul Janish, according to a source, leaving their 40-man roster at 39 players with more subtractions possible later tonight. Janish, 33, batted .286/.278/.371 with three doubles and three RBIs in 14 games after the Orioles selected his contract on Aug. 25. He signed a minor league deal on Nov. 20, 2014. The Orioles value Janish's defense and would like to keep him in the organization. He didn't commit an error in 54 chances with them, making nine starts,...

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Orioles designate Steve Johnson for assignment

December 02, 2015, 12:16pm

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The Orioles have removed two Baltimore natives from their 40-man roster. The trade with Seattle is official. The Orioles sent catcher Steve Clevenger to the Mariners for first baseman/outfielder Mark Trumbo and left-hander C.J. Riefenhauser. To make room for Riefenhauser on the 40-man roster, the Orioles have designated St. Paul's graduate Steve Johnson for assignment. "Trumbo is a proven major league run producer who will add depth and power to our lineup," said executive vice president Dan...

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Updating the trade, plus notes on Wilkins and FanFest

December 02, 2015, 9:34am

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Updating the trade, plus notes on Wilkins and FanFest

The Orioles will receive left-hander C.J. Riefenhauser from the Mariners to complete the trade involving Mark Trumbo and Steve Clevenger, with a source confirming reports. The deal still isn't official, but the day is young. Riefenhauser, 25, is 1-0 with a 6.30 ERA in 24 games with the Rays over parts of two seasons. He appeared in 17 games this season and allowed 10 runs (nine earned) and 15 hits in 14 2/3 innings. He walked seven batters and struck out seven. I heard last night that the...

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Orioles sign Vance Worley for 2016

December 02, 2015, 7:43am

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Though the Orioles still haven't announced their trade with the Mariners, they're taking care of other business. Pitcher Vance Worley avoided arbitration today as the Orioles' first eligible player to receive a contract, agreeing to $2.6 million for the 2016 season. He made $2.450 million this year. The Orioles claimed Worley, 28, off waivers from the Pirates on Oct. 20. It's too early to define his role, but he brings experience as a starter and reliever. Worley was 4-6 with a 4.02 ERA and...

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More on the pitching market and Mark Trumbo

December 01, 2015, 5:35pm

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More on the pitching market and Mark Trumbo

The pitching dominoes are falling fast and the Winter Meetings don't officially begin until Monday. You just knew teams would act aggressively once J.A. Happ came off the board. But seriously ... Jordan Zimmermann signs a five-year, $110 million contract with the Tigers and a day later is accused of settling too fast. He's a filthy-rich bargain compared to David Price, who agreed yesterday to a seven-year, $217 million deal with the Red Sox. The annual average value of Price's contract is a...

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Orioles trade Clevenger to Mariners for Trumbo

December 01, 2015, 3:18pm

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The Orioles are drawing closer to a deal that would send catcher Steve Clevenger to the Mariners for first baseman Mark Trumbo, according to a source. The two teams also were engaged in trade talks at the non-waiver deadline in July. However, the Orioles weren't willing to part with Clevenger, according to another source. Clevenger is out of options and became more expendable after Matt Wieters accepted the $15.8 million qualifying offer. The Orioles have considered carrying him as a third...

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Duquette on non-tender deadline and O'Day (plus note on Trumbo)

December 01, 2015, 10:23am

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Duquette on non-tender deadline and O'Day (plus note on Trumbo)

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said he hopes to make a final decision on his arbitration-eligible players by Wednesday afternoon, well in advance of the 11:59 p.m. deadline for tendering contracts. The process has been known to drag out, with former closer Jim Johnson traded to the Athletics minutes before the deadline in 2013. However, it may not take as long this year. The Orioles have 11 arbitration-eligible players and Duquette confirmed today that there are a few non-tender...

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Nearing the non-tender deadline

November 30, 2015, 3:41pm

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Before executive vice president Dan Duquette, manager Buck Showalter and the rest of the Orioles contingent gather in Nashville next week for the Winter Meetings, decisions must be made regarding the contract statuses of their 11 arbitration-eligible players. Here comes another way to clear a spot or two on the 40-man roster. The Orioles must tender contracts by the 11:59 p.m. deadline on Wednesday night. They did it with all 11 of their eligible players last year - Zach Britton, Chris Davis,...

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Information on the return of the "Hot Stove Show" and its new location

November 30, 2015, 10:58am

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Information on the return of the "Hot Stove Show" and its new location

Anyone want to watch some radio? The "Hot Stove Show" is returning to 105.7 The Fan beginning on Thursday and running through the end of spring training on March 31, 2016. I'm joining MASN's Jim Hunter again for the hour-long program, but the venue has changed. Rather than sit in studio, we're taking our act on the road to Dempsey's Brew Pub & Restaurant at Camden Yards. Fans are encouraged to come out for any of the 16 shows, which run from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. We'll talk Orioles and...

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Should Orioles pursue trade for Hanley Ramirez?

November 29, 2015, 6:44pm

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I sought your opinions yesterday on free agent outfielder Denard Span and the idea of having him play right field for the Orioles. Being the fickle sort, I'm moving on to another player. This one isn't a free agent. He isn't a plus defender. His contract makes the strongest stomachs dry heave. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Hanley Ramirez. There are conflicting reports on whether the Red Sox are trying to trade Ramirez, who turns 32 next month. The Boston Globe listed the Orioles among...

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Is Denard Span a fit in right field?

November 28, 2015, 7:16pm

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In exactly one week, I'll be boarding a flight to Nashville for the Winter Meetings and complaining loudly every step of the way. That's a lot of complaining when you factor in the number of steps from the front desk to the elevators and media workroom at the spacious Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. You're handed a map and wished good luck. Then you spend the next five days hopelessly lost. Forget about chasing rumors. I'll be preoccupied with searching for the lobby and my...

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Reheating a few holiday leftovers

November 27, 2015, 11:09am

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At what point do you concede that it's time to dispose of the Thanksgiving leftovers? When the cranberry sauce from the can loses its jiggle? When the white meat begins to resemble the dark meat? When the drumsticks limp to the trash can? How about when you're surprised to find yams in the fridge before realizing they're actually the mashed potatoes? Or when the last slice of pumpkin pie becomes a perfect match for the last slice of key lime pie? I'm thankful for a strong stomach and the...