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Sources: Orioles working to finalize deal with Jimenez (agreement reached)

February 17, 2014, 1:31pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles' quest to upgrade their starting rotation didn't stop with today's signing of Korean right-hander Suk-min Yoon. According to multiple industry sources, the Orioles have made "substantial progress" in negotiations with free agent right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez and are working to finalize an agreement. It could get done later tonight. The deal is believed to be four years for approximately $48 million, according to sources. The Orioles are willing to sacrifice...

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Orioles designate Paredes for assignment (Yoon signing official)

February 17, 2014, 9:00am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Though the Orioles still haven't made the signing of Suk-min Yoon official today, they cleared a spot for him on the 40-man roster by designating utility player Jimmy Paredes for assignment. The Orioles claimed Paredes off waivers from the Marlins on Saturday. The Royals claimed Paredes this afternoon, according to a tweet from the organization. We hardly knew him. The Orioles will announce the Yoon signing shortly. Yoon, 27, agreed to a three-year deal on Thursday and...

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Young and DeJesus Jr. report to camp (with video and photos)

February 17, 2014, 6:56am

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Young and DeJesus Jr. report to camp (with video and photos)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Suk-min Yoon and agent Tad Hun Yo made another brief appearance at the Ed Smith Stadium complex this afternoon. The Orioles will announce Yoon's signing around 1 p.m., with the press conference expected to be held Tuesday at noon. The Orioles will hold their first full-squad workout on Wednesday. As of now, Rule 5 pick Michael Almanzar is the only member of the 40-man roster who hasn't reported to camp. Delmon Young and Ivan DeJesus Jr. showed up today. We're still...

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Morning notes from camp (Yoon update)

February 17, 2014, 4:04am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are expected to announce the signing of Korean pitcher Suk-min Yoon later today. A press conference wouldn't be scheduled before Tuesday. The Orioles also will announce a corresponding 40-man roster move. Orioles starter Miguel Gonzalez will play catch this morning and hopes to throw his bullpen session on Tuesday. Gonzalez's lower back tightened Saturday during a rundown drill and the Orioles skipped his scheduled session the following day. "I'm a lot...

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Aceves' first day brings first positive signs

February 16, 2014, 4:05pm

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Aceves' first day brings first positive signs

SARASOTA, Fla. - The media has early clubhouse access this morning, with the doors opening at 7:30 a.m. The Orioles will hold an abbreviated workout because of their annual charity golf outing, the one formerly spearheaded by Jim Johnson. Third baseman Manny Machado garnered most of the attention yesterday with his first workout of the spring, but eyes also were fixed on pitcher Alfredo Aceves' first bullpen session. Aceves finally made it to camp, consented to an interview at his locker...

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Hearing more from Showalter following today's workout

February 16, 2014, 11:06am

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Hearing more from Showalter following today's workout

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter knew that reporters were waiting for third baseman Manny Machado to enter the interview room today, so he offered to cut short his post-workout session with the media. Machado had to meet with the training staff, shower and put on his street clothes, which gave Showalter a few extra minutes to address a variety of subjects. Let's start with Showalter's refusal to pester Machado every day with questions about the knee. "He knows how much we...

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Machado on today's workout

February 16, 2014, 9:49am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles third baseman Manny Machado worked out for the first time in spring training today, though he's been on the field for a couple of weeks and has been hitting for more than a month. It just seemed different in an Orioles uniform. "It was the first time out on the field, the first time putting an Orioles shirt on," he said. "It was some team activities. Overall, I felt great. I'm just getting ready to get this show on the road." Machado still isn't sure whether...

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Showalter on Aceves and Machado

February 16, 2014, 9:16am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Jimmy Paredes, claimed off waivers from the Marlins yesterday, hasn't reported to camp and we may not see him here. Paredes is a candidate to come off the 40-man roster once the Orioles officially sign pitcher Suk-min Yoon. He could be claimed by another team or outrighted and sent to the minor league camp at Twin Lakes Park. We'll see. If the Orioles wait much longer to confirm the Yoon signing, his press conference may be pushed back to Tuesday. Most of the position...

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Machado takes BP, Aceves throws in 'pen (with video and photo gallery)

February 16, 2014, 8:06am

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Machado takes BP, Aceves throws in 'pen (with video and photo gallery)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles third baseman Manny Machado reported to camp today and took his first rounds of batting practice. Machado has been cleared to hit and do some running. He also took grounders at third base. Also, Alfredo Aceves had his first bullpen session, throwing with Chris Tillman and Brian Matusz. They walked back to the clubhouse together after exchanging fist bumps. Jim Palmer and B.J. Surhoff are here. Surhoff is working as an instructor. Here are some videos from today's...

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Gonzalez will skip bullpen session

February 16, 2014, 4:54am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles pitcher Miguel Gonzalez will delay his next bullpen session until Monday or Tuesday due to the back spasms that forced him out of yesterday's workout. Gonzalez said his back tightened up while covering first base in a rundown drill. It feels much better today, but he won't throw as a precaution. "I haven't been stretching as much as I was used to the second day out, but I feel pretty good now," he said. "I feel a lot better than I did yesterday." Gonzalez said...

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Orioles entering the third day of workouts

February 15, 2014, 6:23pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - So what's on the agenda today? Barring something unforeseen, the Orioles will announce that they've signed Korean pitcher Suk-min Yoon, who has passed his physical, according to sources. It just hadn't been made "official" as of late last night. A press conference is expected to be held on Monday. Otherwise, it's Day 3 business as usual. Players will take the field at 10 a.m. for the pre-workout stretch. Pitchers will perform more fielding drills and throw bullpen...

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Quick Yoon update

February 15, 2014, 5:04pm

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SARASOTA, Fla.- It's all good. Quick enough? OK, I'll elaborate a little bit. The Orioles won't announce the signing of Korean pitcher Suk-min Yoon tonight, according to sources, but confirmation will come on Sunday. Remain patient. It won't be much longer. The results of Yoon's physical aren't official, but one source said they're "good." As expected all along. The shoulder injury that prompted Yoon's move to the bullpen last season no longer is an issue. Both sides anticipate...

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More chatter and notes from Sarasota

February 15, 2014, 10:24am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The biggest news to come out of Orioles camp today involved reliever Kelvin De La Cruz's hamstring and a waiver claim on utility infielder Jimmy Paredes. Not much going on here at the moment. Miguel Gonzalez cut short his workout because of back spasms, but it's not considered serious. He's already left the complex for the day. "We decided not to take any chances," said manager Buck Showalter. "I'm not alarmed at this point. He told Richie (Bancells) that his bed has...

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Orioles claim Paredes, and other notes

February 15, 2014, 9:11am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have claimed utility player Jimmy Paredes off waivers from the Marlins. They now have a full 40-man roster. Paredes, 25, batted .192/.231/.248 with one home run and 48 games with the Astros last season. He's a career .234/.274/.311 hitter in three major league seasons. The Marlins selected Paredes off waivers in November. Paredes is a switch-hitter, but he's posted a career .264 average against right-handers and a .143 average against left-handers. All three of...

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Notes on Yoon, Bundy, De La Cruz and more (updated)

February 15, 2014, 7:46am

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Notes on Yoon, Bundy, De La Cruz and more (updated)

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles still haven't announced the signing of Korean pitcher Suk-min Yoon, but he was sitting in the lobby outside of the clubhouse a few minute ago. One of his representatives from the Boras Corporation, Tad Hun Yo, sat next to him. Yo said they're also waiting for the results of yesterday's physical, adding that Yoon prefers to work out in Sarasota and will attempt to avoid a return trip to South Korea. Yoon reached agreement on his three-year deal on Thursday. Both...

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Early Orioles notes on second official day of spring training

February 15, 2014, 5:13am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - There's nothing new to report on pitcher Suk-min Yoon. The Orioles may announce his signing later today. However, it doesn't appear that he will be introduced to the media before Monday. Pitcher Tim Alderson reported to camp this morning after experiencing travel issues related to the snowstorm. He had to fly through Dallas after the cancellation of his connecting flight in Charlotte. "Yesterday was a long day," he said. "Just a lot of movies and hanging out." And a...

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This and that

February 14, 2014, 4:38pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Welcome to the second day of spring training at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. Clubhouse opens to the media at 8:45 a.m. Players will take the field around 10 a.m. The Orioles could announce Suk-min Yoon's signing today. No promises, though. A report out of Korea last night stated that Yoon will stay with the Orioles instead of returning home, and will later interview for a visa in Canada. Steve Johnson had an impressive bullpen session yesterday. He's making a nice...

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More from Showalter

February 14, 2014, 12:50pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Shortstop J.J. Hardy has reported to camp. He stopped by the media workroom a few minutes ago while waiting for his rental car. Orioles manager Buck Showalter wore the usual path between practice fields today, fungo bat in hand. He participated in a pitchers fielding drill by standing at the plate and squaring to bunt. He watched four groups throw bullpen sessions. Showalter was in his element. "It's a fun day, fun for everybody," he said. "It's kind of fun watching...

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Orioles notes from second day of spring training

February 14, 2014, 10:20am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Korean pitcher Suk-min Yoon took his physical today and left the complex. The Orioles aren't expected to make an announcement on his signing before Saturday. The Orioles are trying to obtain a work visa for Yoon without him making another trip to south Korea. Manager Buck Showalter isn't certain whether Yoon will work out as a starter or reliever. He still needs to sit down with executive vice president Dan Duquette. Showalter also doesn't know when Yoon will be ready...

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Aceves, Monell the only no-shows at first official spring workout (plus photo gallery)

February 14, 2014, 8:08am

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Aceves, Monell the only no-shows at first official spring workout (plus photo gallery)

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles took the field an hour earlier than scheduled for today's first official workout. Four of the back fields were used for pitchers fielding practice. Now it's time to hit. The only no-shows are pitcher Alfredo Aceves and catcher Johnny Monell, who had weather-related travel issues. Non-roster pitcher Fabio Castillo got a late flight last night out of the Dominican. Brian Matusz and Chris Tillman are throwing bullpen sessions. Earlier, Dylan Bundy played catch...