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A numbers game for Dylan Bundy and Brian Matusz

February 26, 2016, 6:34am

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A numbers game for Dylan Bundy and Brian Matusz

SARASOTA, Fla. - Time to lighten the mood around here at Orioles camp. Dylan Bundy surrendered his No. 49 to new pitcher Yovani Gallardo, a nine-year major league veteran who's grown attached to it. Bundy is wearing No. 37, which has been passed around like a bottle of Jack Daniel's at a tailgate. No. 49 came at a cost. Bundy will be compensated, a baseball tradition dating back many years. The trade nets him a gift to be named later. "I don't know yet," he said this morning, amused that...

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Adam Jones on Dexter Fowler's decision to re-sign with Cubs

February 26, 2016, 3:59am

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Adam Jones on Dexter Fowler's decision to re-sign with Cubs

SARASOTA, Fla. - Adam Jones sat at his locker this morning and waited for the wave of reporters to roll in, the Dexter Fowler controversy still fresh and relevant. Fowler indicated to Jones on Wednesday that he was headed to Sarasota. He ended up in Arizona yesterday, back with the Cubs and insisting that he never had an agreement with the Orioles. "I know him personally, so it's good," Jones said. "We're moving on. We've moved on, he's moved on. "We've got a big day ahead of us today....

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Orioles sifting through right field possibilities

February 25, 2016, 5:03pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Dexter Fowler won't be playing right field for the Orioles. Agent Casey Close won't be attending their next cookout. Tough day yesterday. The lingering question, besides trying to figure out why Close waited two days to deny the agreement and torch the Orioles and media, is who's joining Adam Jones and Hyun Soo Kim in the outfield on opening day? The Orioles are kicking around ideas, including just letting the in-house candidates fight for the job. Manager Buck Showalter...

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Dan Duquette responds to Casey Close's statement

February 25, 2016, 3:00pm

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Dan Duquette responds to Casey Close's statement

SARASOTA, Fla. - Not only did the Orioles receive the news earlier today that outfielder Dexter Fowler decided to re-sign with his old team, they later absorbed thunderous blows from his agent via a statement. Casey Close didn't pull any punches. And Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette, in a much calmer but firm tone, didn't take them lying down. Fowler shocked the industry, at least outside Cubs camp, but showing up today and signing a one-year, $8 million contract that includes a...

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Gallardo's press conference and Duquette's comments on Fowler

February 25, 2016, 10:46am

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Gallardo's press conference and Duquette's comments on Fowler

SARASOTA, Fla. - Today was supposed to be about Yovani Gallardo's first workout with the Orioles and the press conference introducing him to the local media. We'll start there before returning to the Dexter Fowler circus. Stay with me. "It's a great group from what I learned today," Gallardo said while sitting between manager Buck Showalter and executive vice president Dan Duquette. "They did a great job. They made me feel comfortable and welcome here in the clubhouse. I'm excited. I'm...

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More on Dexter Fowler and the deal that wasn't

February 25, 2016, 8:45am

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More on Dexter Fowler and the deal that wasn't

SARASOTA, Fla. - Dexter Fowler is telling reporters at the Cubs spring training complex that he never had an agreement with the Orioles. Meanwhile, multiple sources confirmed on Tuesday that the deal was completed. One person in the organization told me, "It's done." It's become evident that Fowler wanted a shorter deal - he agreed to one year and a mutual option with the Cubs - or an opt-out clause. The Orioles weren't going to surrender their compensatory draft pick under those...

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Dexter Fowler throws Orioles curveball by signing with Cubs (updated)

February 25, 2016, 7:58am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - With an hour remaining before the Orioles hold their press conference for new pitcher Yovani Gallardo, news broke that outfielder Dexter Fowler re-signed with the Cubs. This has been anything but a normal spring training. The Orioles had an agreement with Fowler on a three-year deal worth $33 million, according to multiple sources. It was done Tuesday. Now comes word that he signed a one-year deal with the Cubs that includes a mutual option. Fowler reportedly will receive $8...

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Nolan Reimold: "I'm just going to play and looking forward to a good year"

February 25, 2016, 6:48am

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Nolan Reimold: "I'm just going to play and looking forward to a good year"

SARASOTA, Fla. - Yovani Gallardo went through a series of fielding drills this morning, moving from station to station during the Orioles' second day of full-squad workouts. Pretty much every move was documented by the local beat crew. The line between reporter and stalker is a thin one. Gallardo is wearing No. 49 and Dylan Bundy has switched to No. 37. I'll assume that Bundy was properly compensated for surrendering his digits. Jimmy Paredes is tracking fly balls this morning with the...

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Chris Davis on the latest additions

February 25, 2016, 4:32am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - When Chris Davis agreed to terms on a new seven-year contract with the Orioles last month, the roster didn't include pitcher Yovani Gallardo and outfielder Dexter Fowler. It was a work in progress, and the club gets much busier after players report to spring training. Gallardo agreed to a restructured two-year deal with an option that guarantees $22 million and could max out at $33 million. His press conference is being held this afternoon and will air live on MASN at 1:30...

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Efren Navarro designated for assignment

February 25, 2016, 2:35am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have designated outfielder/first baseman Efren Navarro for assignment to make room for pitcher Yovani Gallardo on the 40-man roster. The Gallardo deal is official. The Orioles issued the news release and are setting up his press conference in the media workroom. Gallardo will be in uniform and participate in his first workout today as the tarp comes off the Camden Yards replica field following yesterday's series of storms. Since 2009, Gallardo ranks seventh in...

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Orioles roster comes more into focus with Gallardo and Fowler

February 24, 2016, 4:47pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - It's time to revisit the Orioles' offseason grades. Revisit and revise. The lineup is set with Dexter Fowler expected to take his physical this morning at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. The rotation is set with Yovani Gallardo agreeing to a restructured two-year deal that includes an option for 2018. Hyun Soo Kim is projected as the left fielder. Mark Trumbo is projected as the regular designated hitter, capable of filling in at first base and the outfield corners. Matt...

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Yovani Gallardo agrees to restructured deal

February 24, 2016, 2:36pm

Orioles

Yovani Gallardo agrees to restructured deal

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have restructured pitcher Yovani Gallardo's contract from three guaranteed years to two years with a club option, according to a source. The source said "it's done," which allows the Orioles finally to plug the hole in their rotation created when left-hander Wei-Yin Chen signed with the Marlins. Rather than receive a guaranteed $35 million over three years, Gallardo is assured of getting $22 million, including a $2 million buyout. A $13 million option instead of...

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Wrapping up the sixth day of workouts

February 24, 2016, 11:29am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles aren't commenting on pitcher Yovani Gallardo's physical or their agreement with outfielder Dexter Fowler. These are sensitive issues that manager Buck Showalter, a smile on his face, danced around again this afternoon. The club has discussed a restructure of its three-year, $35 million agreement with Gallardo, according to multiple sources. The question is whether Gallardo would be receptive to it or if the Orioles would be sifting through their other rotation...

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Adam Jones: "My message to the front office was to keep the core intact"

February 24, 2016, 9:44am

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Adam Jones: "My message to the front office was to keep the core intact"

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles center fielder Adam Jones sat at his locker this afternoon and fielded questions with a Gold Glove touch. His dinner meeting with managing partner Peter Angelos. The composition of the lineup. His new teammates. His disdain of qualifying offers. And somehow, his political aspirations. Let's get started. On Hyun Soo Kim: "He's attentive. That's the thing about it. He knows he was a damn good player over there. Coming here is going to be an adjustment for him. I just...

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Morning notes on Gallardo, Fowler, Rickard and Janish

February 24, 2016, 5:18am

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Morning notes on Gallardo, Fowler, Rickard and Janish

SARASOTA, Fla. - The rain was coming down hard this morning at the Ed Smith Stadium complex, just as the Orioles anticipated while arranging for indoor workouts. Pitchers will throw inside the covered cage while hitters do some tracking. Bats remain on shoulders. The Orioles aren't expected to make a final decision today on Yovani Gallardo's physical. It could drag out through the rest of the week. There's growing speculation that the Orioles may attempt to restructure the three-year, $35...

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Let's get physical with Orioles

February 23, 2016, 3:50pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - While the Yovani Gallardo drama plays out, we're left to ponder the repercussions as they relate to the roster and the continuing perception that the Orioles' physical is harder to pass than a 10-lb. kidney stone. A few pitchers expressed frustration over it yesterday. Guys were genuinely excited by the news that Gallardo agreed to terms. They didn't like having the rug pulled out from under them. Not that the deal is dead as I post this blog entry. The Orioles are giving up...

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Orioles reach agreement with Dexter Fowler on three-year deal (updated)

February 23, 2016, 2:24pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - While the Orioles await the results of the next round of tests administered to pitcher Yovani Gallardo, they filled another need by reaching agreement with outfielder Dexter Fowler on a three-year deal worth about $35 million, according to an industry source. The deal doesn't include an option or an opt-out clause. It's pending a physical, which is always an important notation. Fowler, who turns 30 next month, projects as the everyday right fielder and leadoff hitter,...

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Wrapping up the fifth day of workouts (updated)

February 23, 2016, 9:05am

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Wrapping up the fifth day of workouts (updated)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter made a couple of veiled (and comical) references to the Yovani Gallardo physical today while meeting with reporters and other assorted media. He didn't address it specifically. It was the elephant in the room. Showalter isn't going to say much about Gallardo until he's on the team. Gallardo won't attend tonight's meeting unless he passes the physical, and there's some doubt that it's going to happen. There's been a strange vibe in camp all...

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Updating Yovani Gallardo's physical (with photos and video)

February 23, 2016, 7:24am

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Updating Yovani Gallardo's physical (with photos and video)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Yovani Gallardo hasn't completed his physical and couldn't take the field for today's workout at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. A team official said there's "more work to do," including diagnostic testing. The Orioles appeared set to announce Gallardo's signing this afternoon, but those plans apparently changed after reviewing his MRI and further tests were ordered. In the meantime, his three-year, $35 million deal isn't official beyond the sides reaching an...

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Manny Machado: "I hope they keep me here for long term"

February 23, 2016, 4:41am

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Manny Machado: "I hope they keep me here for long term"

SARASOTA, Fla. - Third baseman Manny Machado reported to camp yesterday and stood at his locker for about 10 minutes this morning while the media peppered him with questions about the Orioles' offseason, his optimism about signing an extension and predictions that the club will finish in last place. "I'm just excited to be back," he said. "Happy to see all my boys back, my former teammates back. The team that we have here. I'm excited for the year, I'm excited for myself, I'm excited...