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MLB doesn't approve Orioles' signing of Kim

By Eduardo A. Encina — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:44:00 GMT

Major League Baseball has ruled it will not approve the Orioles' contract with 17-year-old South Korean Kim Seong-min, a move that caused much controversy in the pitcher's home country.

Orioles official: 'Absolutely no truth' to rumors that Angelos considering sale of club

By Childs Walker — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:31:00 GMT

An Orioles official said today there is “absolutely no truth” to fresh rumors that owner Peter Angelos is shopping the club.

Predict the Orioles' starting rotation for early April

By Dan Connolly — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to the bar.

Rays' Maddon gets 3-year contract extension

Tribune News Services — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:24:00 GMT

The Tampa Bay Rays owe much of their success to the calming influence and confidence of manager Joe Madden, and he was rewarded Tuesday with a three-year contract extension, according to a report in the Tampa Bay Times.

Ortiz, Red Sox agree to one-year contract

Tribune News Services — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:06:00 GMT

The Boston Red Sox and David Ortiz avoided a Monday afternoon arbitration hearing, coming to terms on a one-year, $14.575 contract earlier in the day.

Yoenis Cespedes reportedly signs four-year deal with Oakland A's

By Dan Connolly — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:40:00 GMT

Well, we are getting to the end of the offseason, which means the Orioles’ wish list – or, at the least, the fans’ wish list for the Orioles – is coming to an end, too.

Duquette's plan to stop Orioles' losing? It's a total mystery

Kevin Cowherd — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:24:00 GMT

Kevin Cowherd: Well, at least it's been a nice, quiet offseason for the Orioles.

Oriole Park looking for its new voice

Peter Schmuck — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:42:00 GMT

The Orioles are searching for the voice of a new generation, and Oriole Park vibrated Saturday with the sounds of the 25 semifinalists who are hoping to become the full-time public address announcer for the team's 20th anniversary season at Camden Yards.

MLB whispers: Epstein, Braun decisions expected this week

By Phil Rogers, Tribune reporter — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:52:00 GMT

Patterson could get yet another shot if Braun suspension upheld

Next week looks like a big one for the commissioner's office. Look for both the Ryan Braun and Theo Epstein rulings to come down, although only the Epstein compensation matter is under Bud Selig's control. Braun's appeal of a steroid suspension is in the hands of an arbitrator. …

Under Dan Duquette, the Orioles will search far and wide for talent

By Eduardo A. Encina, The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:45:00 GMT

Team putting a strong emphasis on international scouting — and not just in the usual countries

Fred Ferreira learned back in the mid-80s to never leave any corner of the baseball world unscouted. Talent is everywhere, and when Ferreira was a scout for the Yankees in 1985, it was on the tiny untapped island of Curacao.

Phil Rogers: Is there method to Marlins' spending madness?

Phil Rogers — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:43:00 GMT

Some believe plan is to drive up value of franchise for future sale

With a flair for showmanship rarely seen outside the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the Marlins gave Yoenis Cespedes the full Albert Pujols treatment on Wednesday.

Ripken encouraged by Orioles' offseason moves

By Eduardo A. Encina, The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:04:00 GMT

When looking back at last year's Orioles , the one thing that stuck out to Cal Ripken, Jr. was that their pitching was ranked last in the majors.

Manny not in plans; nixed before it went up ladder

By Dan Connolly, The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:59:00 GMT

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette reportedly told a few members of the media at the Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards this evening that he does not view slugger Manny Ramirez as a fit with the team.

Orioles sign reliever Luis Ayala

By Dan Connolly — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:23:00 GMT

The Orioles continue to add to their crowded 40-man roster.

Orioles designate Angle for assignment

By Dan Connolly — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:01:00 GMT

To make room for Luis Ayala on the Orioles' 40-man roster, the club designated outfielder Matt Angle for assignment.

No ace; five of a kind in 'pen

By Dan Connolly — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:59:00 GMT

The Orioles and new executive vice president Dan Duquette have made several head-scratching moves this offseason -- with the ultimate explanation being that the club is collecting short-term, low-dollar contracts with an emphasis on building roster depth.

Korean baseball's governing body bans Orioles scouts in wake of Kim signing

By Eduardo A. Encina — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:29:00 GMT

The Orioles' signing of a South Korean teenage pitching prospect has prompted Korean baseball officials to consider imposing stricter rules on major league clubs looking to sign the nation’s top young talent.

Orioles will have two more scouts on pro assignments

By Dan Connolly — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:32:00 GMT

A couple of months after moving its pro scouting department under one umbrella that would focus primarily on amateur scouting, the Orioles have decided to put a little more emphasis on monitoring the minor leagues.

Bergesen loses arbitration hearing, will be paid $800,000

By Dan Connolly — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:18:00 GMT

Orioles right-hander Brad Bergesen lost his arbitration bid Thursday, giving the team its seventh consecutive victory in the process.

Former Red Sox Pitcher 'Oil Can' Boyd Says He Used Cocaine Before Many Starts

Reuters — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:32:19 GMT

Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd said in a recent radio interview that he used cocaine two-thirds of the time he was on the mound for the Boston Red Sox.

Some Thursday morning Orioles thoughts

By Eduardo A. Encina — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:49:00 GMT

A few Thursday morning thoughts from the Orioles beat:

Hamilton too much of a risk

By Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Rangers should part ways with slugger when contract expires

ARLINGTON, Texas — Bye, Josh.

Orioles close to minor league deal with Nick Johnson, add backup catcher

By Eduardo A. Encina and Dan Connolly — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:05:00 GMT

The Orioles are closing in on a minor league deal with veteran first baseman Nick Johnson that would include an invitation to spring training.

Some Orioles thoughts (Bergesen, more moves, Manny and Camden Yards)

By Dan Connolly — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:52:00 GMT

Right-hander Brad Bergesen’s arbitration hearing was scheduled for this morning at 9:30. He was looking for $1.2 million, the Oriolescountered with $800,000.

Duquette looking to improve on Orioles' strikeout-to-walk ratio

By Eduardo A. Encina — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:05:00 GMT

We already know that new Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette has been looking to upgrade the team’s on-base percentage when making moves this season.