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Orioles acquire Travis Snider from Pirates

January 27, 2015, 3:49pm

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The deal is done. The Orioles have acquired outfielder Travis Snider from the Pirates for minor league left-hander Stephen Tarpley and a player to be named later. To make room for Snider on the 40-man roster, the Orioles have designated catcher Michael Ohlman for assignment. "Snider is a solid, dependable power-hitting outfielder and is an excellent fit for Camden Yards," executive vice president Dan Duquette wrote in a text message. "Should be a good addition to the club at bat and in...

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Orioles trying again to acquire Snider from Pirates

January 27, 2015, 1:20pm

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The Orioles are getting closer to acquiring outfielder Travis Snider from the Pirates, according to multiple sources. One source said the sides rekindled talks a few weeks ago. Another source indicated that the Orioles are trying to limit the return to one minor leaguer. The player going to the Pirates at this stage wouldn't be on the 40-man roster and most likely would be a lower-level pitcher. The Orioles discussed Snider with the Pirates at the Winter Meetings in San Diego and...

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Orioles won't raise ticket prices in 2015 (updated)

January 27, 2015, 8:22am

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Despite the delay in releasing price information, the Orioles won't increase the cost of their season and single-game tickets in 2015, according to a source. The Orioles notified their season ticket holders that they will receive plan information via email on Feb. 2. In previous years this information has been available in December, which led to speculation that the Orioles might raise prices. Last year's increase in season ticket prices, which averaged about five percent, was the first...

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Showalter on Duquette and Wieters on his throwing progression

January 26, 2015, 6:38pm

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Showalter on Duquette and Wieters on his throwing progression

The Blue Jays' announcement yesterday that Paul Beeston would return in 2015 as president and CEO shouldn't be viewed as breaking news. We heard about it as far back as the Winter Meetings. The team simply was offering confirmation. I'm not ready to close the door on the Dan Duquette saga. The Jays will need a replacement for Beeston in 2016 and beyond. Orioles manager Buck Showalter was the first call-in guest last night on "The Hot Stove Show" on 105.7 Tjhe Fan. He wasn't going to...

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Norris agrees to terms for 2015

January 26, 2015, 11:31am

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The Orioles reached agreement with pitcher Bud Norris on a deal for 2015, leaving four arbitration-eligible players without contracts for the upcoming season. Norris will make a guaranteed $8.8 million this year. He submitted $10.25 million on the day that sides exchanged salary figures, and the Orioles countered at $7.5 million. The deal includes a possible $25,000 for reaching 180 innings and another $25,000 for reaching 200 innings. Norris could receive $50,000 for making the All-Star...

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Orioles sign Chris Parmelee, Dane De La Rosa to minor league deals

January 26, 2015, 9:34am

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The Orioles found a left-handed hitting outfielder today, signing former first-round pick Chris Parmelee to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. The club also announced that it signed right-hander Dane De La Rosa to a minor league deal, and it confirmed the Steve Johnson signing that was reported a few days ago. They also receive invitations to spring training. Parmelee has been on the Orioles' radar for more than a month. He declined an outright assignment to...

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A sampling of Showalter on 105.7 The Fan

January 26, 2015, 8:42am

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A sampling of Showalter on 105.7 The Fan

Orioles manager Buck Showalter compared the Blue Jays' interest in executive vice president Dan Duquette to teams pursuing free agents on the roster during his call-in segment this morning on 105.7 The Fan. Showalter didn't go into any detail regarding the Blue Jays' attempts to make Duquette their president and CEO. A report out of Toronto yesterday stated that negotiations have ended and Toronto will move in another direction. I've been told that the Orioles aren't aware of the Blue...

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De Aza's importance growing in quiet offseason

January 25, 2015, 6:48pm

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De Aza's importance growing in quiet offseason

Another lazy and uneventful Sunday? Not this one. The Orioles settled on a 2015 contract with infielder Ryan Flaherty and the Blue Jays may have decided again that they were done negotiating to acquire executive vice president Dan Duquette. I'll pause to let you catch your breath. The Orioles have settled with six of their 11 arbitration-eligible players. In case you missed it last night, here are the remaining five and the figures that were exchanged: * Alejandro De Aza submitted $5.65...

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Flaherty agrees to 2015 contract

January 25, 2015, 4:54pm

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The Orioles are down to five arbitration-eligible players without contracts for 2015. Infielder Ryan Flaherty has settled tonight at $1.075 million to avoid a potential hearing next month. His contract includes an additional $25,000 for 400 plate appearances. Flaherty, 28, submitted $1.5 million and the Orioles countered at $900,000. He made $513,000 last season while batting .221/.288/.356 with 15 doubles, one triple, seven home runs and 32 RBIs in 102 games and 312 plate appearances. "Glad...

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Report: Blue Jays end negotiations for Duquette

January 25, 2015, 9:21am

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Report: Blue Jays end negotiations for Duquette

Has the story of the Blue Jays pursuing Dan Duquette for the position of president and CEO finally reached its conclusion? Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca, reported today that the Blue Jays have ended negotiations to acquire Duquette due to the Orioles' insistence on receiving three top prospects. I'm told that the Orioles have no knowledge of the Blue Jays' current intentions regarding Duquette. One person close to the situation said there were no real negotiations because the Orioles rejected...

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Revisiting Duquette topics on "Wall to Wall Baseball"

January 24, 2015, 6:11pm

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Revisiting Duquette topics on "Wall to Wall Baseball"

What are the chances that Major League Baseball honors Hall of Famer Ernie Banks by instructing every team to play one single-admission doubleheader? Slim and none, I'm sure, but what a gesture. Let's all vow to set aside a day and play two. It doesn't have to be baseball, either. Get as creative as you want. Who am I to judge? Former Orioles executive Jim Duquette, now a baseball analyst on MLB Network Radio, tackled more questions yesterday about his cousin Dan Duquette on "Wall to...

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Orioles will remain in good hands

January 23, 2015, 6:13pm

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What I am about to write is in no way intended to diminish Dan Duquette's impact on the Orioles since they hired him in November 2011 as executive vice president of baseball operations. Duquette has played a significant role in the club's three consecutive winning seasons and two playoff berths. He's become the master of the depth move and has a knack for plugging holes. His commitment to the international market, though tamed by the franchise's reluctance to spend on big-ticket items, is...

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Orioles acquire left-hander Daniel Rodriguez

January 23, 2015, 2:55pm

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The Orioles made a minor deal tonight, acquiring left-hander Daniel Rodriguez from the Braves for cash considerations. Executive vice president Dan Duquette said Rodriguez will be assigned to Triple-A Norfolk's roster. He won't receive an invitation to spring training, "but we'll probably take a look at him," Duquette said. Rodriguez, 30, was 6-13 with a 5.04 ERA and 1.464 WHIP in 29 appearances (21 starts) last season for Triple-A Gwinnett. Left-handed hitters posted a .241/.308/.345...

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Quick update on Reimold

January 23, 2015, 12:33pm

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It's been a quiet day so far, except for the stampede of shoppers in a panic over the weather forecast. The Orioles were on the verge of signing outfielder Nolan Reimold to a minor league deal last month on the final day of the Winter Meetings, but it didn't get done and other teams joined the mix. I've heard that the Indians are the most aggressive suitor at the moment and may have moved past the Orioles. The Indians want to sign Reimold to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring...

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Daily dose of Duquette and wondering who will be most overhyped

January 22, 2015, 5:40pm

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Daily dose of Duquette and wondering who will be most overhyped

I woke up this morning, checked my e-mails, text messages and Twitter, and knew that Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette hadn't changed jobs. Why I also checked my Facebook page is beyond me. I must have still been groggy. There may not be any significant updates today on Duquette's situation, but trust me, there will be updates. A day can't pass without them, which is just one of the myriad issues here. Anyone remember that this team still wants to find a left-handed-hitting...

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Second dose of Duquette

January 22, 2015, 10:24am

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This is the story that doesn't end, it just goes on and on my friends... I didn't make it out of York, Pa., without the Twitter world being jolted again by reports that the Orioles are close to settling on compensation from the Blue Jays that would allow executive vice president Dan Duquette to take the job as president and CEO in Toronto. A source close to the situation said "nothing is imminent" and there won't be a resolution before next week. The source added that Duquette's status...

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Daily dose of Duquette and Steve Johnson quotes

January 21, 2015, 3:27pm

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Daily dose of Duquette and Steve Johnson quotes

Paul Beeston insisted in December that he would remain as Blue Jays president and CEO in 2015. Bob McCown of Sportsnet 590 The Fan in Toronto offered further confirmation yesterday. Does this end the Blue Jays' interest in Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette? Is it safe to go outside again. Not a chance. Duquette still could wind up with Beeston's job in 2016 and beyond if Orioles managing partner Peter G. Angelos agrees to compensation. If the club decides that it's reached the...

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Orioles reach agreement with Steve Johnson

January 21, 2015, 11:22am

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The Orioles have reached agreement with pitcher Steve Johnson on a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training, allowing the Baltimore native to stay home. Johnson, 27, is rehabbing from surgery in September to remove a bone spur behind his right shoulder. He's been pain-free while playing catch. The St. Paul's graduate was bothered this summer by tendinitis in his shoulder that forced him onto the disabled list and limited him to 13 appearances at Triple-A Norfolk. His innings...

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Still waiting for Orioles to make their next move

January 20, 2015, 3:27pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter flew into Baltimore yesterday, in case you're tracking his every move. Maybe he missed the snow. As I wrote earlier this week, Showalter is going to meet with managing partner Peter G. Angelos about a variety of topics. He's not making a special trip to discuss executive vice president Dan Duquette. However, the Blue Jays' continued interest in Duquette will come up. The word "compensation" figures to be used during their conversation. It would make a good...

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Is Rasmus no longer an option for the Orioles? (Rasmus signs for $8 million)

January 20, 2015, 10:23am

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Free agent outfielder Colby Rasmus is taking a physical in Houston, according to multiple reports, and could be on the verge of signing with the Astros. Rasmus confirmed that he's in Houston, telling FOX 26 sports director Mark Berman (via Twitter), "Jeff (Luhnow) being the scouting director that drafted me, it's pretty enticing." The Orioles were believed to be the frontrunners for Rasmus, a career .246/.313/.438 hitter in six major league seasons. Manager Buck Showalter flew to Rasmus'...