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The line on Bergesen

The line on Bergesen
SARASOTA, Fla. - Brad Bergesen was pulled from today's game after four innings and 52 pitches, 26 for strikes. Bergesen faced the minimum number of batters through 3 1/3 innings despite two four-pitch walks, but he allowed back-to-back singles, a sacrifice fly by Jason Michaels and Bill Hall's two-run homer. Astros 3, Orioles 1. Bergesen walked two and struck out one. In his last three starts, Bergesen has allowed nine earned runs and 16 hits, and walked five, in 9 2/3 innings. Kevin...
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Fox still mashing (updated twice)

Fox still mashing (updated twice)
SARASOTA, Fla. - I vowed to withhold this blog entry until Jake Fox's ball landed, but I don't have all day. Fox crushed a 1-1 pitch from Astros starter Aneury Rodriguez and cleared everything in left field. Pretty much everything in Sarasota. Fox's fifth spring home run gave the Orioles a 1-0 lead. He also has eight RBIs. Manager Buck Showalter gave Fox a start behind the plate and has been rewarded in multiple ways. Fox also threw out Bill Hall trying to steal to end the second...
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More pregame Showalter

More pregame Showalter
SARASOTA, Fla. - I passed along a few quotes from manager Buck Showalter this morning before heading to the clubhouse. Here are a few more: On the results of Justin Duchscherer's MRA and Brian Roberts' MRI: "With him and Robby, there wasn't anything new going on there, but that doesn't mean everything is fine. There's still things that have been a challenge for both of them." On whether Duchscherer has been eliminated from the opening day rotation: "Not yet. But it's certainly in...
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Lee: "It won't be much longer before I'm in a game"

Lee: "It won't be much longer before I'm in a game"
SARASOTA, Fla. - First baseman Derrek Lee said his wrist felt good after hitting soft tosses, and he'll take live batting practice tomorrow. "It'll be a good test," he said. "If it feels good off coaches' BP, then it won't be much longer before I'm in a game. I just want to make sure I get it right so I can be out here with these guys when it counts." And when will that happen? "No, I am not saying. I got in trouble (with that) last time," he said, grinning. "The doctor gave me...
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Roberts starts progression toward opener

Roberts starts progression toward opener
SARASOTA, Fla. - Second baseman Brian Roberts returned to the clubhouse after visiting a back specialist today. He described his back as feeling "much better, definitely. Quite a bit better." And he remains hopeful of starting the April 1 opener after assuring reporters following yesterday's MRI that the discomfort wasn't related to his herniated disk. "Saw the doc today and got good, encouraging news, so I'll start to try to progress starting today," Roberts said. "He just said that...
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Encouraging news on Roberts, Duchscherer, Lee, Uehara

Encouraging news on Roberts, Duchscherer, Lee, Uehara
SARASOTA, Fla. - Manager Buck Showalter provided a quick health update during batting practice. It never gets old. Showalter said the MRI on Brian Roberts' back didn't show anything new. He still believes that Roberts, who's visiting a back specialist this morning, could be ready for the April 1 opener. "I'm going to speak to Robby at lunch time," Showalter said. "I know talking to Richie (Bancells) that the MRI was nothing new there to speak of, so that's good news. Hopefully, we're...
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Duchscherer update and lineup

Duchscherer update and lineup
SARASOTA, Fla. - Pitcher Justin Duchscherer is waiting for the results of yesterday's MRA, but he struck an ominous tone this morning when he compared the stiffness in his left hip to the way it felt before his most recent surgery. "The best I can describe it is it felt like it did last year before I had to have it operated on, so I thought the smart thing to do was not go out there and try to throw three innings when it was already hurting in warmup," he said. "Get some images on it and...
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Final thoughts on 8-2 victory

Final thoughts on 8-2 victory
SARASOTA, Fla. - Both teams pounded out 14 hits today, but the Orioles made more of them count. Manager Buck Showalter met with reporters on the field after an 8-2 victory over the Pirates that improved their spring record to 8-7-2. Showalter didn't have any updates on Justin Duchscherer or Brian Roberts. Koji Uehara threw a bullpen session today, will take tomorrow off and will throw on the side again Wednesday. He could pitch in a game by the end of the week. Asked about Jake Arrieta's...
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Arrieta talks about outing (updated)

Arrieta talks about outing (updated)
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles increased their lead to 7-2 in the seventh inning on Jake Fox's leadoff home run, his fourth this spring, and Matt Angle's RBI single that followed a Nolan Reimold bloop double into left field. Ryan Adams reached on an infield hit in his first at-bat today. Former Oriole Garrett Atkins, batting for the pitcher, flied to center. Update: Nick Green, batting .087 with no homers or RBIs, cleared the left field fence in the eighth. Josh Bell tripled. The Orioles...
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Back-to-back web gems

Back-to-back web gems
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Pirates put runners on second and third with no outs in the fifth inning against reliever Jeremy Accardo. They didn't score. They didn't erase a 3-2 deficit. Finally, a little excitement in this game. Pedro Alvarez sent a screaming liner to third baseman Mark Reynolds, who made the catch and lunged at the bag to double off John Bowker. Two outs. Matt Diaz followed with a single into right field. Nick Markakis charged the ball and made a perfect one-hop throw to...
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He who hesitates ... (updated)

He who hesitates ... (updated)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Nick Markakis lined a two-out double down the right field line in the bottom of the first inning. He didn't stop there. Well, he sort of did, and then he kept going. Markakis slowed up after rounding second base and was thrown out at third to end the inning. That split second of indecision cost him. Ryan Adams did the same thing in Kissimmee after rounding first base on a single, but he made it to second for the double. Jake Arrieta allowed a leadoff single to Pedro...
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Showalter talks about Mahoney

Showalter talks about Mahoney
SARASOTA, Fla. - Manager Buck Showalter was clearly impressed with first baseman Joe Mahoney, the organization's minor league Player of the Year in 2010 who was cut earlier today. Mahoney was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after going 7-for-17. "One thing you have to realize is this guy went from 250, 260 to 20-something pounds less than he was," Showalter said. "He's done a lot to put himself on the map. Keep in mind he was our minor league Player of the Year. This guy really popped last...
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Pregame Showalter, Mahoney cut

Pregame Showalter, Mahoney cut
SARASOTA, Fla. - I'll let manager Buck Showalter pass along the injury updates. Why should I have all the fun? "(Justin) Duchscherer's got a chiropractor today and he's got an MRA at 4 o'clock today," Showalter said. "(Brian) Roberts has an MRI at 3:30. The doctor he's been seeing, he'll see him tomorrow at 9 o'clock when they've got all the pictures and all the stuff to make sure what we're dealing with. We'll have a better idea tomorrow. Derrek Lee hit off the tee today. Went...
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Quick injury updates

Quick injury updates
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles pitcher Justin Duchscherer is visiting a chiropractor today because of soreness in his left hip. He's scheduled to receive an MRA at 4 p.m., which shouldn't be confused with an MRI. An MRA is an MRI that also includes an arthrogram. Dye will be injected into the hip to reveal any potential structural damage. Brian Roberts will undergo an MRI on his back this afternoon and visit a specialist tomorrow. Derrek Lee hit off a tee today. He'll hit soft toss and perhaps...
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Today's lineup (with Pirates)

Today's lineup (with Pirates)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Here's the Orioles lineup for today's game against the Pirates: Randy Winn LF Felix Pie CF Nick Markakis RF Vladimir Guerrero DH Luke Scott 1B Mark Reynolds 3B Matt Wieters C Robert Andino 2B Cesar Izturis SS Jake Arrieta RHP For the Pirates: Pedro Ciriaco 2B John Bowker 1B Andrew McCutchen CF Pedro Alvarez 3B Matt Diaz LF Steve Pearce RF Josh Rodriguez SS Jason Jaramillo C Kevin Correia RHP A change in Houston's pitching for tomorrow: Aneury Rodriguez will start for the...
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Talking about Britton and other stuff

Talking about Britton and other stuff
SARASOTA, Fla. - No NIT invite for the Terps? There goes my bracket. I already had them winning the whole thing. Obviously, I should have waited. Loved the Fab Five documentary last night, though I watched it in two parts. Missed the first half of it on ESPN, but caught the replay in ESPN2 immediately afterward and pieced it together in my head. No wonder I'm tired. The clubhouse is closed to the media again this morning and won't open until batting practice ends. I'll pass along the...
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Final thoughts on 9-1 loss (updated)

Final thoughts on 9-1 loss (updated)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Not much to report on today's 9-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers beyond what I've already written in previous entries. Mark Reynolds went 2-for-3 to leave his average at .207. The Orioles were charged with one error. Manager Buck Showalter thought it easily could have been more. Did anyone pick Josh Rupe as their spring training dark horse? Rupe tossed 2 2/3 scoreless and hitless innings today. He hasn't allowed an earned run in 8 2/3 this spring. He gave up two unearned...
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Duchscherer to undergo MRI

Duchscherer to undergo MRI
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles pitcher Justin Duchscherer will undergo an MRI on his left hip this week after being scratched from today's simulated game. Duchscherer likely will have to wait until Tuesday for the MRI. He'd be a day behind second baseman Brian Roberts, who will have an MRI on his back tomorrow. Duchscherer threw off flat ground this morning and complained of soreness in the hip. He was examined by the training staff. The Orioles are paying Duchscherer $700,000 this year, but...
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Matusz focused on rhythm, not results

Matusz focused on rhythm, not results
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz made some adjustments in his delivery today after working with pitching coach Mark Connor. "The results, not happy about the results, but I'm really happy about the process," he said after being charged with three runs (two earned) in 3 1/3 innings. "I feel like I'm making some adjustments that I need to, and I'm excited to sit down with Goose (Connor), look at the video for this game, kind of see where I need to be mechanically. I...
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Hardy not resting on his laurels (updated)

Hardy not resting on his laurels (updated)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Yes, I went there again. J.J. Hardy hit his first home run as an Oriole leading off the bottom of the fourth inning. He drove a pitch from Charlie Furbush over the left field fence to reduce Detroit's lead to 4-1. The Orioles had one hit off Tigers starter Adam Wilk through three innings, a single by Vladimir Guerrero. And if you've never heard of Wilk, you're not alone. He's a former 11th-round pick who's trying to make the staff as a reliever. He's regarded as a...
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