With the Orioles reaching an agreement yesterday on a two-year, $7 million contract with Hyun-soo Kim, the next question is how the signing will impact other moves. I'll get the first concern out of the way. The Orioles aren't tapped out. Committing $7 million to Kim, who turns 28 in January, leaves plenty of cash for another hitter and a starting pitcher. First baseman Chris Davis remains in play with Kim expected to earn $3.5 million next season. They can afford another outfielder and/or a...

The Orioles' search for a left-handed hitting outfielder has led them to Hyun-soo Kim, who agreed to terms on a two-year contract and is headed to Baltimore, according to an industry source. The deal is worth $7 million, according to the source, and it's pending the completion of a physical that will take place late Thursday and Friday. Multiple reports out of Korea had Kim flying into D.C. today, a strong hint that the Orioles reached an agreement. Kim, who turns 28 in January, is a career...

So what exactly do we know about the Orioles' negotiations with first baseman Chris Davis? I reported at the Winter Meetings that they made an offer in the neighborhood of $150 million, which included deferred money. The deal covered seven years. It never was adjusted after the initial round of rejections by agent Scott Boras. And there's no opt-out clause, because the Orioles are strictly opposed to it. Duquette confirmed on Saturday that the offer was off the table, and he replied with a...

The Pete Rose story is tragic, and I feel for Pete Rose. His whole life has been given to baseball. He defines the Cincinnati Reds much like Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan and Sparky Anderson. He is the all-time hits leader with 4,256, played in six World Series, a ton of All-Star games and won three National League batting titles. Seven times he led the NL in hits. He made teams better. His enthusiasm for the game was contagious. His persistence and determination to win was a lesson for all...

Baltimore Orioles outfielder L.J. Hoes will host his fourth annual "Gift of Joy" Toy Drive on Saturday, December 19, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. ET at Dave & Buster's in the Arundel Mills Mall (7000 Arundel Mills Circle #1, Hanover, MD 21076). The event will benefit St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth, and Families in Hyattsville, MD. The toy drive will feature a memorabilia raffle and giveaway, a silent auction, and a guest appearance by the Oriole Bird. To gain entry into the event,...

It's no secret the Nationals are pursuing a veteran second baseman this offseason. During last week's winter meetings, they made a run at versatile free agent Ben Zobrist - before he chose the Cubs - and were reportedly involved in trade talks with the Pirates for Neil Walker - before he was dealt to the Mets. New Nationals manager Dusty Baker has a connection to the latest second baseman rumored to be headed to Washington. FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the Nats have engaged in trade...

Another day in the Hot Stove League brought more rumors, conflicting reports and a reheated leftover on the Orioles' interest in free agent outfielder Denard Span. The Orioles have been eyeing Span for months. They just need assurances that he's healthy and durable enough to last through the 2016 season. If I have to recite their shopping list one more time, I may experience a total meltdown. A corner outfielder and a starting pitcher. Those are the main priorities. The Orioles desperately...

With David Price and Zack Greinke signing contracts worth more than $200 million, do you think the price of starting pitching is skyrocketing this season? Check out the cost of bullpen help. The Orioles and Darren O'Day held a press conference Tuesday at Camden Yards after O'Day, 33, signed a four-year, $31 million contract to stay in Baltimore. Others teams, such as Washington, San Francisco and Atlanta, wanted to sign O'Day, who stabilizes the Orioles bullpen's setup role with Brian...

Reliever Darren O'Day came close to accepting an offer from the Nationals before the Orioles included a fourth guaranteed year. But you already knew it. O'Day also considered his relationship with manager Buck Showalter and how relievers in this organization are handled with care. But you already knew it. There wasn't much in the way of news at today's press conference in the auxiliary clubhouse at Camden Yards. O'Day slipped on his No. 56 jersey and confirmed what's been reported,...

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said today that nothing has changed since Saturday regarding free agent first baseman Chris Davis. Duquette was responding to a question posed to him during the press conference for reliever Darren O'Day, who, I'm happy to report, had no problem buttoning his orange No. 56 jersey. Manager Buck Showalter also attended today's press conference before returning to his Dallas home. Duquette headed back to his office, where he will continue his...