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Curtis Granderson might profit from Rudy Jaramillo

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Chicago Cubs hitting coach might be able to help him against left-handers

Many in the Cubs' front office think they would be foolish to give up Starlin Castro to get Curtis Granderson , but there are a lot of other ways to do the deal. General manager Jim Hendry appreciates all Granderson brings to the table, even though he has had trouble hitting left-handers in two of the last three seasons. Perhaps Granderson would benefit from working with new Cubs hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo. … The Brewers apparently have decided not to re-sign catcher Jason Kendall (right). GM Doug Melvin says he's going to look at less expensive alternatives in prospects Jonathan Lucroy, Angel Salome and George Kottaras, who recently was claimed off waivers from the Red Sox. … Former White Sox reliever Scott Radinsky will be Manny Acta's bullpen coach with the Indians. He has spent the last six years as a pitching coach in the Indians' system. … Center fielder Matt Kemp and second baseman Orlando Hudson give the Dodgers their first pair of Gold Glove winners to play a full season together since Steve Garvey and Andy Messersmith in 1975. … Aroldis Chapman isn't the only Cuban pitcher drawing attention. Noel Arguelles, a 20-year-old lefty who defected alongside shortstop Jose Iglesias at a 2008 tournament in Canada, reportedly is getting close to signing. The A's, Rays and Rangers are among the teams that have confirmed interest. The White Sox gave third baseman Dayan Viciedo a $10 million deal last winter that could make it tough for them to spend heavily again. … It's ridiculous for anyone to paint Tim Lincecum as the "sabermetrics candidate" in the NL Cy Young race. He's a great pitcher, as are the Cardinals' Adam Wainwright and Chris Carpenter. If I had been voting, I would have had it Wainwright, Lincecum and Carpenter.

Final destinations anyone's guess

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

One thing's sure: Signings won't be happening quickly

Scott Boras says November is a "greeting card month" for free agents.

O's expected to take deliberate approach

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

O's expected to be deliberate

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:18:00 -0500

Club makes no offers on first day of free agency; catcher Tatum claimed off waivers

On Friday, the first day that players were able to sign with new teams, the Orioles made no contract offers to any available free agents. The club did claim 26-year-old catcher Craig Tatum (above) off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds and placed him on their 40-man roster.

O's claim catcher Tatum off waivers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:23:00 -0500

Left-handed pitcher Waters designated for assignment

Left-handed pitcher Waters designated for assignment

O's positioned to be active in market

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Team has payroll room, needs aplenty; MacPhail says club will be more active

With a down economy, multiple teams crying poor and little money invested in future payrolls, the Orioles are arguably in a better financial position this offseason than they have been in more than a decade. Simply put, if the Orioles want to be buyers this winter, they're in a good spot to do it. "It's the fun part of the job. This is the time for us to go up and hit," Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said.

The Schmuck Stops Here: Free agent letdown

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:29:00 -0500

Markakis takes 21 pediatric patients to Ravens practice

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:23:00 -0500

Oriole's Right Side Foundation took 21 pediatric patients from Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital to Owings Mills Friday for Ravens practice and tour of facility

10 free agents Orioles may target

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:05:00 -0500

Baseball's free-agent signing period begins Friday, and the Orioles have money to spend and holes to fill.

Back-to-back for Giants' Lincecum

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:22:00 -0500

Giants ace wins second straight Cy Young