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Recapping the first full-squad workout with photos and video

February 25, 2015, 8:35am

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Recapping the first full-squad workout with photos and video

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles held their first full-squad workout today and it included outfield and infield drills, as well as batting practice on multiple fields. New infielder Everth Cabrera hit from both sides of the plate and fielded balls hit to him at shortstop. He impressed manager Buck Showalter with his arm. Third baseman Manny Machado was full-go in bunt and pickoff drills. Chris Davis and Steve Pearce worked out together at first base. Pitchers warmed up on the mounds next to the...

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Cabrera reports and Davis speaks

February 25, 2015, 5:34am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Everth Cabrera arrived in the Orioles clubhouse today around 9:50 a.m. with his Padres bat bag in one hand and a smile on his face. He was directed to his locker on the opposite side from where he stood. Cabrera was placed between Jonathan Schoop and Rey Navarro in a row that also includes J.J. Hardy, Manny Machado and Adam Jones. Jayson Nix inherited Alex Hassan's No. 57. Hassan was designated for assignment to make room for Cabrera on the 40-man roster. Steve Johnson said...

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Orioles announce Cabrera signing, Hassan designated for assignment

February 25, 2015, 4:10am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles announced today that they've signed infielder Everth Cabrera to a one-year contract. He's going to work out at the Ed Smith Stadium complex this afternoon and be made available to the media when he's done. Cabrera will wear No. 1. To make room for Cabrera on the 40-man roster, the Orioles designated outfielder Alex Hassan for assignment. Cabrera, 28, became the first Nicaraguan position player to be named to an All-Star team in 2013 with the Padres. He batted...

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Leftovers for breakfast

February 24, 2015, 1:13pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Anyone complaining about college kids storming the court after a big win should be punched in the throat. No exceptions. They're not overturning cars near the visitor's bench. They're jumping up and down after their team's upset victory. If that upsets you, give me your address so I can stand on your lawn. The Orioles may finally announce the signing of infielder Everth Cabrera today to a one-year, $2.4 million contract. And manager Buck Showalter may finally be able to...

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Wrapping up the fifth day of camp (plus pictures and video)

February 24, 2015, 9:12am

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Wrapping up the fifth day of camp (plus pictures and video)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Infielder Everth Cabrera is still en route to Sarasota and won't report to camp until Wednesday. Manager Buck Showalter won't refer to Cabrera by name until the deal is official, but he talked about the possible impact of having a player like him. "That kind of player would have to make the club if he had an option, first of all," Showalter said. "That's another attractive thing about a player like that if they have an option. It makes them more attractive. "There's...

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Morning notes on new arrivals, Urrutia, Johnson, Machado and Pearce

February 24, 2015, 4:49am

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Morning notes on new arrivals, Urrutia, Johnson, Machado and Pearce

SARASOTA, Fla. - Outfielder Delmon Young and infielder Michael Almanzar have reported to camp this morning, giving the Orioles their full camp squad. No sign of infielder Everth Cabrera, but he was headed to Sarasota last night and his one-year, $2.4 million deal could be announced later today or early Wednesday. None of the pitchers will throw bullpen sessions today. They can focus on fielding drills and the media can pay closer attention to batting practice. Outfielder Henry Urrutia told...

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Everth Cabrera, the 40-man roster and Ramon Martinez

February 23, 2015, 6:14pm

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Everth Cabrera, the 40-man roster and Ramon Martinez

SARASOTA, Fla. - The last few Orioles position players are due to report today, and they should be joined by infielder Everth Cabrera, who was headed to Sarasota last night. We may never run out of players to interview. Cabrera might not be made available to the media before the deal becomes official, but we're getting real close. The Orioles already know that Cabrera can play shortstop and they assume that he can make a smooth transition to second base. They also will put him in the outfield...

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Everth Cabrera headed to Sarasota as deal nears completion (updated)

February 23, 2015, 4:09pm

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Everth Cabrera headed to Sarasota as deal nears completion (updated)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Everth Cabrera has moved another step closer to completing his deal with the Orioles, as he's on his way to Sarasota, according to an industry source. He should arrive in camp on Tuesday when position players are due to report. The Orioles and Cabrera reached agreement on a one-year, $2.4 million contract on Wednesday, and the free agent shortstop also took his physical last week. CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman reported the deal includes $600,000 in incentives. Cabrera made...

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Cal Ripken Jr.: "There was no abuse, there was no hazing"

February 23, 2015, 1:37pm

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Cal Ripken Jr.: "There was no abuse, there was no hazing"

SARASOTA, Fla. - Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. and others today have disputed recent remarks made by former catcher Gregg Zaun that detailed alleged rookie hazing in the Orioles clubhouse. And Zaun is backing off those claims, which upset some of his ex-teammates who insist that the stories were greatly exaggerated or fabricated. Zaun said today that accusations he made on a Toronto radio station last week of harsh treatment supposedly led by Ripken actually was nothing more than "a little...

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Steve Johnson X-rays negative, and other notes

February 23, 2015, 9:02am

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Steve Johnson X-rays negative, and other notes

SARASOTA, Fla. - The X-rays on pitcher Steve Johnson's right middle finger today came back clean. It's just a bruise and he's day-to-day like the rest of us. Johnson can resume throwing once the discomfort subsides. Today's workout was cut short, ending at 11 a.m., so the Orioles could play in the annual charity golf tournament. Bullpen sessions were thrown by Dane De La Rosa, Brian Matusz and Wesley Wright in Group 1, Oliver Drake and Chaz Roe in Group 2, Tim Berry, Eddie Gamboa and...

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Steve Johnson sidelined with bruised finger (with videos and photos)

February 23, 2015, 6:30am

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Steve Johnson sidelined with bruised finger (with videos and photos)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles pitcher Steve Johnson didn't throw his bullpen session this morning after jamming his right middle finger yesterday during a fielding drill. Johnson said the finger is feeling better after two days of icing it, though it's noticeably bruised and swollen. He's headed to a local hospital for X-rays later today. Johnson, signed to a minor league deal, was hit on the tip of his finger while trying to grab a high chopper to the mound. Manager Buck Showalter is listing him...

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Nix on his new opportunity, Lough on his fresh start

February 23, 2015, 4:51am

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Nix on his new opportunity, Lough on his fresh start

SARASOTA, Fla. - Infielders Jayson Nix and Rey Navarro have reported to camp, leaving outfielder Delmon Young and infielder Michael Almanzar as the only Orioles still marked absent. Position players aren't due in camp until Tuesday. If memory serves, Almanzar was the last Oriole to report in 2014. Catcher Caleb Joseph returned to camp this morning after leaving yesterday to be with his wife, Brooke, who's expecting their first child. She's fine and the couple is still waiting for their...

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Webb hoping changes lead to more gems in 2015

February 22, 2015, 3:51pm

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Webb hoping changes lead to more gems in 2015

SARASOTA, Fla. - When I rule the world, the Oscar statue is going to look like Jack Klugman. Orioles reliever Ryan Webb looks like a slimmed down version of himself. He reported to camp at 228 pounds, compared to 245 last spring. The right-hander says he ended the 2014 season at 236 pounds. How did he do it? "I ate better," he said, instantly losing me. (I kid.) "I started eating healthy foods and trying to just cut down on breads and fats," he continued while I felt even worse about...

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Hearing from Showalter after the third workout (with video and photos)

February 22, 2015, 10:23am

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Hearing from Showalter after the third workout (with video and photos)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter didn't eliminate the possibility that Dylan Bundy could pitch in the majors this season. Bundy is full-go in camp after recovering from ligament-reconstructive surgery on his right elbow in June 2013. He threw a bullpen session today and looked better as it progressed. "Like I said all along, the governors are off on him," Showalter said following today's workout. "If you pitch good enough to be in the mix and there's a need, yes, so it's...

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De Aza putting arbitration loss behind him (with videos)

February 22, 2015, 8:50am

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De Aza putting arbitration loss behind him (with videos)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Outfielder Alejandro De Aza walked out of the clubhouse today and headed to one of the back fields around 11:40 a.m., stopping to hug a few teammates along the way. De Aza has reported to camp after losing his arbitration hearing, insisting that the process is behind him and there are no hard feelings. I'd guess that earning $5 million this season eases some of the pain. "I'm happy and excited to be here, a fresh start to spring training with the team," said De Aza, who...

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Ward hoping defense gives him edge in catching competition

February 22, 2015, 5:02am

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Ward hoping defense gives him edge in catching competition

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles' bullpen sessions today will feature many of the top pitchers on the roster. Ubaldo Jimenez, Darren O'Day and Bud Norris are in Group 1, Tommy Hunter, Chris Tillman and Ryan Webb are in Group 2, Miguel Gonzalez, Wei-Yin Chen and Zach Britton are in Group 3, Brad Brach, T.J. McFarland and Kevin Gausman are in Group 4, and Dylan Bundy and Mark Hendrickson are in Group 5. Alejandro De Aza is in Sarasota and should be in camp later today. Jayson Nix has a locker...

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Goals for Gonzalez include rotation spot and 200 innings

February 21, 2015, 1:41pm

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Goals for Gonzalez include rotation spot and 200 innings

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette continues his search for another bullpen arm, hoping that one of the free agents will settle for a minor league deal as more time passes. It's been known to happen. Miguel Gonzalez has no idea whether he's going to begin the 2015 season in the rotation or bullpen. He has no idea whether the Orioles will option him to Triple-A Norfolk. Posting a 2.19 ERA in his final 11 starts last year didn't necesarily put him on more solid...

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Hearing from Janish and Showalter following today's workout

February 21, 2015, 9:40am

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Hearing from Janish and Showalter following today's workout

SARASOTA, Fla. - Infielder Paul Janish said the surgery to remove bone chips from his right elbow took place eight days ago and he's hoping to be ready for the second half of camp. "Surgery went well," he said. "It was just a few bone chips. Nothing serious. They were cleaned out pretty efficiently. They didn't have to look around a whole lot, so not very invasive, if you will. Hopefully, it will be a three or four week time frame and I'll be able to play the second half of camp ideally....

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Concluding the second day of workouts (with videos and photos)

February 21, 2015, 7:37am

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Concluding the second day of workouts (with videos and photos)

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles just concluded their second workout and are heading into the clubhouse. Rule 5 pick Jason Garcia and Triple-A Norfolk right-hander Mike Wright were especially impressive today during their bullpen sessions. Outfielder Alejandro De Aza, who lost his arbitration hearing, is expected to report later today. He wants to get comfortable in a new spring training facility. The Orioles are still hoping to finalize their deal next week with infielder Everth Cabrera. The legal...

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Jimenez on new delivery and improved outlook (De Aza loses arbitration case)

February 21, 2015, 4:37am

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Jimenez on new delivery and improved outlook (De Aza loses arbitration case)

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have 14 pitchers throwing in the bullpen today, six more than yesterday. Dane De La Rosa, Brian Matusz and Wesley Wright are in Group 1, Oliver Drake, Steve Johnson and Chaz Roe are in Group 2, Chris Jones, Tyler Wilson and Mike Wright are in Group 3, Tim Berry, Eddie Gamboa and Rule 5 pick Jason Garcia are in Group 4, and Hunter Harvey and Rule 5 pick Logan Verrett are in Group 5. Ubaldo Jimenez used a more compact delivery during yesterday's session, the same...