This week, ESPN's Keith Law ranked the Orioles farm system No. 10 in baseball and had five Orioles rated among his listing of the best 100 prospects in the sport. In an interview yesterday, he talked at length about some O's prospects and here are more quotes from that interview. First, here is his listing of the current top 10 O's prospects and where he put five of them on his top 100 list (subscriber-only content). 1) Kevin Gausman (No. 23 on top 100) 2) Dylan Bundy (No. 31) 3) Hunter...

After working at times in the Orioles' minor leagues the past three seasons on an unofficial basis, former Oriole B.J. Surhoff will now have an official role on the O's farm this year. Surhoff has agreed to join the club as a special assignment coach. He played for the Orioles for parts of eight seasons, beginning in 1996. He was traded to Atlanta in 2000, but ended his career with the Orioles in 2005. Orioles director of player development Brian Graham is excited about today's news....

Good news: One more day until FanFest and exactly two months until opening day! Although pitchers and catchers report in just two weeks, my focus is currently on FanFest, which I'm personally labeling the start of the 2014 season. If you're planning on heading to the Baltimore Convention Center tomorrow, be sure to stop by the MASN booth. We'll be giving away prizes on-site through Twitter and Instagram. Also, we'll have chances for you to take photos with players and MASN talent, and...

The Nationals released their 2014 promotional schedule today, which is highlighted by seven (yes, seven) bobblehead giveaways, kids socks, a blanket and a garden gnome featuring the likeness of Jayson Werth. I'm still not quite sure what to make of the garden gnome idea, but I am impressed by the creative concept. You don't see too many garden gnomes handed out at ballparks these days. Of the seven bobblehead giveaways this season, at least five will be of Nats players. Jordan Zimmermann,...

Jason Parks, the national prospect/player development writer for Baseball Prospectus, also had information on some other Nationals prospects who could possibly be close to the top 101 prospects in baseball. He had good things to say about center fielder Michael Taylor who is likely going to start for Double-A Harrisburg this April. "I have always been kind of a fan of Taylor's, just because of the tool profile," Parks said. "Michael Taylor was certainly a guy that (we) batted around a...

NatsLive Free Postgame Concert Series, seven bobblehead days and Jayson Werth garden gnome highlight 2014 preliminary promotional schedule The Washington Nationals announced today that single game tickets for the 2014 season will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, February 27 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets may be purchased online at nationals.com/tickets, by calling 888.632.NATS(6287) or by visiting the Nationals Park Main Box Office at Half and N Streets, SE*. 2014 Season Plan Holders...

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette and executive director of international recruiting Fred Ferreira spent a few minutes this afternoon providing additional information on today's international acquisitions. Earlier today, the club announced that it purchased first baseman Carlos Diaz, 17, from the Mexico City Red Devils and signed third baseman Jomar Reyes, 16, a native of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. Both players will report to the Gulf Coast League team. Ferreira...

With two weeks left until pitchers and catchers report, the Orioles are starting to wrap up their offseason before the long baseball season begins. Before heading to FanFest this Saturday, pitcher Bud Norris took time to host an event in his hometown of Novato, Calif., for the Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco. Prior to pitching in a Wiffle ball game, Norris spoke to children and other attendees on the importance of staying motivated. "Every day when the sun comes out, you have to find...

If the Orioles make a major run at signing free agent pitcher A.J. Burnett, ESPN's Keith Law thinks it would be a great move for the team and that he's likely the best fit for the club among the free agent pitchers. I spoke with Law on several topics today, including a long interview about his prospect reports this week, which were quite positive on the O's farm system. I'll include some of his thoughts here on that and will have some more of his more specific comments on the O's farm...

While Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette continues his search for a starting pitcher, the club has announced two international signings. The Orioles have purchased first baseman Carlos Diaz, 17, from the Mexico City Reds. Diaz, from Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, stands 6-foot-2 and weights 200 lbs. He bats left and throws right. The Orioles also have signed 16-year-old international free agent Jomar Reyes, a third baseman from Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. Reyes,...