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Orioles hire Coolbaugh as hitting coach

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Orioles hire Coolbaugh as hitting coach
The Orioles interviewed Scott Coolbaugh this afternoon for the hitting coach position, rushing to set up a meeting in Dallas while the Rangers were willing to grant permission, and he is expected to get the job. An announcement should come later today. Coolbaugh, 48, met for almost two hours with manager Buck Showalter and vice president of baseball operations Brady Anderson. The decision came down to a hire from outside the organization and the Orioles made up their minds quickly after meeting...
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Wieters on his rehab and opening day

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Wieters on his rehab and opening day
Orioles pitchers and catchers aren't due to report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota for another two months. The first game won't be played until April 6 at Tropicana Field. Matt Wieters has no idea whether he's going to be in the lineup, only that it remains his primary goal. Wieters started a light throwing program immediately after Thanksgiving and has stayed with it, heading outdoors every other day to play catch with physical therapist Lloyd Van Pamelen in Atlanta. The...
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Wright signing official (with Duquette quote)

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Wright signing official (with Duquette quote)
Left-hander Wesley Wright has passed his physical and signed his one-year contract with the Orioles after agreeing to terms earlier this week. Wright will receive $1.7 million, according to a source. The Orioles have a full 40-man roster and will need to remove someone if they're going to sign or trade for an outfielder, most bullpen help, a backup catcher. You name it. In case you haven't memorized it, Wright is 10-18 with a 4.17 ERA in seven major league seasons, the first 5 1/2 with the...
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Orioles receive permission to interview Coolbaugh (updated)

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Orioles receive permission to interview Coolbaugh (updated)
Earlier this week, the Orioles failed to convince Charlie Manuel to accept the job of hitting coach despite numerous attempts to lure him to Baltimore. They pretty much knew by Tuesday morning that it wasn't going to happen. However, they have received permission to interview Rangers minor league hitting coordinator Scott Coolbaugh, according to an industry source. The Orioles were under the impression at the Winter Meetings that the Rangers denied permission, but Coolbaugh is expected to...
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Agent says Orioles remain in play for Young

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Agent says Orioles remain in play for Young
The agent for Delmon Young indicated today that the veteran outfielder isn't close to making a decision on where to sign, but he said the Orioles "absolutely" remain in play. "Everything has been very positive," said Joel Wolfe of Wasserman Media Group, who met with the Orioles during the Winter Meetings in San Diego. "They value Delmon and realize what he brings to the table, and hopefully it's just a matter of getting it right." Wolfe wouldn't discuss specifics of the negotiations,...
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Catching up with Henry Urrutia

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Catching up with Henry Urrutia
Not long ago, I wrote how the 2015 season is extremely important for the professional future of Cuban outfielder Henry Urrutia. He turns 28 in February, was limited to 51 games at Triple-A Norfolk last year due to a sports hernia that required surgery, and the Orioles may hold open tryouts in the outfield if they can't sign or trade for anyone. Urrutia's work ethic isn't an issue, as I was reminded during a text exchange Wednesday night that resumed yesterday morning. He's hitting the...
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How will Wright signing impact Matusz?

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How will Wright signing impact Matusz?
It's become the most popular question of the week following news that the Orioles reached agreement with left-hander Wesley Wright on a one-year deal worth $1.7 million. Well, it may slot second behind "Who?" As I've written, Wright is a southpaw reliever who's 10-18 with a 4.17 ERA in seven major league seasons, the first 5 1/2 with the Astros. He was 0-3 with a 3.17 ERA in 58 games this season with the Cubs, who non-tendered him last month. Wright, who turns 30 next month, has held...
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Quick Wright update and MLB statement on U.S.-Cuban relations

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Quick Wright update and MLB statement on U.S.-Cuban relations
In case you missed it in the comments section, left-hander Wesley Wright is scheduled to take his physical Thursday morning in Baltimore. His signing could be announced later that day or Friday, depending how quickly the results come back. Major League Baseball issued the following statement this afternoon regarding President Obama's announcement that the United States will restore full diplomatic relations with Cuba and open an embassy in Havana for the first time in more than a...
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Leftovers for breakfast

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Leftovers for breakfast
The Orioles' deal with left-hander Wesley Wright becomes official once he passes his physical. An announcement could come at any time. The 40-man roster will be full once Wright signs, but the Orioles can make room later for another player. I've heard rumblings that Wright's deal is worth $1.7 million. He earned $1.425 million this season. Wright is on Twitter at @realweswright. Two of the three players signed to minor league deals yesterday, pitcher Chaz Roe and outfielder Matt Tuiasosopo,...
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Orioles reach agreement with Wesley Wright

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Orioles reach agreement with Wesley Wright
In need of a left-handed reliever as part of their winter shopping list, the Orioles have reached agreement with Wesley Wright on a one-year deal, according to multiple sources. Wright, who turns 30 next month, is 10-18 with a 4.17 ERA in seven major league seasons, the first 5 1/2 with the Astros. He was 0-3 with a 3.17 ERA in 58 games this season with the Cubs, who non-tendered him last month. Wright can become a free agent following the 2015 season. Wright, a seventh-round pick of the...
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Pearce: "We still have a lot of talent"

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Pearce: "We still have a lot of talent"
The offseason for Steve Pearce and Brad Brach included a visit today to Dave & Buster's at the Arundel Mills Mall, where they signed autographs and served lunch to students from Callaway Elementary School in Baltimore. Pearce isn't accustomed to showing up at spring training with a guaranteed spot on the 25-man roster, but he's a candidate to start in right field and also could play left field and first base, as well as serve as the designated hitter. Just not at the same time. "I'm...
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Showalter on Davis, the offseason and hitting coach search

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Showalter on Davis, the offseason and hitting coach search
Orioles manager Buck Showalter recently played golf with Chris Davis in Texas, and the first baseman revealed that he's received a therapeutic use exemption for Adderall for the 2015 season. Major League Baseball suspended Davis for 25 games on Sept. 12 following a second failed test for the drug. Davis apparently had the exception with the Rangers, but was denied with the Orioles. "That's just what he told me," Showalter said this morning at the 36th annual OriolesREACH Holiday Party for...
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Notes on Manuel, Rios, Lavarnway, Palmer and Hudak

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Notes on Manuel, Rios, Lavarnway, Palmer and Hudak
The Orioles are still targeting Charlie Manuel in their search for a new hitting coach, according to sources, and they should know later this week whether he's willing to fill the position. The Phillies would need to give their permission for the Orioles to conduct a formal interview with Manuel and he'd need to demonstrate that he wants the job. The first step shouldn't be an issue, but Manuel has been reluctant to throw his hat into the ring. Manuel initially declined the Orioles' offer,...
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Orioles hire Hudak as PR director, plus other notes (updated)

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Orioles hire Hudak as PR director, plus other notes (updated)
The Orioles have hired Kristen Hudak, a former MASN and ESPN employee, as their new public relations director. Hudak, who spent the past 3 1/2 years at ESPN, will oversee the public relations department, including corporate communications, media relations, online communications, photography and team publications. She will begin her duties on Dec. 29, reporting directly to Greg Bader, the Orioles vice president of communications and marketing. As a senior publicist at ESPN, Hudak generated...
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What's left for the Orioles on the outfield market?

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What's left for the Orioles on the outfield market?
The weekend is over and the Orioles lost another outfield candidate with Melky Cabrera agreeing to a three-year, $42 million deal with the White Sox. Where do they turn? Executive vice president Dan Duquette has made it clear that the Orioles are more likely to sign free agents than make trades. They still need outfielders who bat from the left and right side, but the list of appealing options is paper thin. Peter Gammons tweeted yesterday that the Orioles "are being pushed to take Colby...
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This, that and the other (Melky Cabrera off the board)

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This, that and the other (Melky Cabrera off the board)
An Orioles official told me yesterday that they're still working on a minor league deal with pitcher Chaz Roe. It's going to get done. I'd expect the deal to include an invitation to spring training. Roe appeared in 21 games with the Diamondbacks in 2013, posting a 4.03 ERA. He got into three games with the Yankees this season, allowing three runs (two earned) and three hits, walking three and striking out four in two innings. Roe worked the eighth inning in Game 2 of a Sept. 12...
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Orioles' outfield search continues, Phillies offered Byrd and Howard

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Orioles' outfield search continues, Phillies offered Byrd and Howard
As Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette rushed to the airport in San Diego following the Rule 5 draft - we were on the same flight and he willingly chose a middle seat next to other team officials, while I grabbed an aisle seat and let everyone bump into my shoulder at least once - he didn't sound like a man who expected to strike a deal over the weekend. Duquette joked that I only asked whether he felt an agreement might be close so I'd know if it was safe to make plans. One phone...
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Orioles remain in running to sign Reimold

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Orioles remain in running to sign Reimold
The Orioles are continuing their attempts to sign outfielder Nolan Reimold to a minor league deal, which would return him to the organization that drafted him in 2005. The contract would include an invitation to spring training. While the Orioles would appear to be a favorable choice for Reimold, he's still searching for a major league deal and isn't in a rush to make a decision. Other teams are trying to strike the same deal with Reimold, a group that includes the White Sox, Indians and...
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Would the Orioles bring back McLouth?

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Would the Orioles bring back McLouth?
The Winter Meetings are over, team officials have returned home and now we'll wait to learn how strong a foundation for trades was laid in San Diego. The Orioles still need at least one outfielder, a left-handed reliever and backup catcher. They'd also like to obtain a right-hander for the bullpen, though they seem pretty deep in that area. Never can have too many, I suppose. The Nationals were supposed to make blockbuster trades all over the Manchester Grand Hyatt - executives and scouts...
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Orioles reach agreement with Reimold on minor league deal (updated)

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Orioles reach agreement with Reimold on minor league deal (updated)
Almost two full months after expressing confidence that they had a deal done, the Orioles finally reached agreement today with outfielder Nolan Reimold on a minor league contract, according to sources. Final details are being worked out before the deal, which includes an invitation to spring training, becomes official. The Orioles hadn't been in contact with Reimold since December until reaching out to him a few weeks ago to reiterate their interest in bringing him back to the organization....
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