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Orioles | Three to be transferred from DL
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:42:40 -0800

Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones, P Koji Uehara and P Brad Bergesen will be transferred from the 60-day disabled list back to the 40-man roster within the next week, according to Baltimore Sun reporter Dan Connolly.

Orioles | Three may be placed on big league roster
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:41:28 -0800

The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports Baltimore Orioles 1B prospect Brandon Snyder, 3B prospect Josh Bell and P prospect Brandon Erbe will likely be placed on the 40-man roster before Dec. 10, when the Rule V draft is conducted.

Orioles | Perrault picks up save Thursday
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:09:25 -0800

Robert Emrich, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles P Josh Perrault picked up his first save in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Nov. 5.

Orioles | Four file for free agency
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:21:10 -0800

The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles RP Danys Baez, SP Mark Hendrickson, C Chad Moeller and 3B Melvin Mora all filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.

Orioles | Baez open to returning
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:52:01 -0800

MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports free agent RP Danys Baez (Orioles) would be open to re-signing with the Baltimore Orioles.

Orioles | Simon accepts assignment
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:39:06 -0800

The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports Baltimore Orioles P Alfredo Simon (elbow) accepted his outright assignment. Simon is rehabbing from Tommy John surgery in April.

Orioles | Still interested in Hill
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:37:59 -0800

The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports the Baltimore Orioles are interested in bringing back SP Rich Hill at a more modest price.

Orioles | Three become free agents
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:19:36 -0800

Dan Connolly, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill, OF Jeff Fiorentino and C Guillermo Rodriguez have all refused their outright assignments to the minors Tuesday, Nov. 3, making them free agents.

Orioles | Won't trade young arms for a bat
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:30:46 -0800

MASN Sports' Roch Kubatko reports Baltimore Orioles manager Dave Trembley said he didn't expect the team to trade a young arm to acquire a bat in the offseason.

Orioles | Team meets with Chapman
Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:21:38 -0700

According to The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Orioles international scouting director John Stockstill met Friday, Oct. 30, with free-agent Cuban P Aroldis Chapman and his agent, Edwin Mejia, in New York. Stockstill, who watched the highly coveted 21-year-old pitch in the World Baseball Classic in March, said he was impressed by Chapman. Although the Orioles maintain interest, it's highly doubtful they will be serious bidders if Chapman's reported asking price - between $40 million and $60 million in a long-term deal - is accurate.

Orioles | Hendrickson wants to stay in Baltimore
Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:19:02 -0700

The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles SP Mark Hendrickson, who can be a free agent following the season, has indicated he'd like to stay in Baltimore, and his agent, Joe Urbon, would like to start negotiations on a new contract. "There have been indications and a vibe that there is an interest in the Orioles in having him back, and Mark has made it clear that he has an interest in staying. It has to work on both sides. That includes fit and role and economics. I don't see any reason that all three things can't be accomplished," Urbon said.

Orioles | Three outrighted
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:21:25 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Baltimore Orioles outrighted SP Rich Hill, RP Alfredo Simon and RP Bob McCrory to Triple-A Norfolk Friday, Oct. 30.

Orioles | Atkins could be an option
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:35:31 -0700

The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports Colorado Rockies 3B Garrett Atkins could be an option for the Baltimore Orioles if he is non-tendered.

Orioles | More on Moeller
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:16:06 -0700

Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports the Baltimore Orioles declined the $850,000 option on C Chad Moeller and paid him a $50,000 buyout.

Orioles | More on Mora
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:15:47 -0700

Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports the Baltimore Orioles declined the $8 million option on 3B Melvin Mora and paid him a $1 million buyout.

Orioles | Moeller offered minor league deal
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:07:59 -0700

Updating a previous item, The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports free-agent C Chad Moeller (Orioles), who was not offered a contract for the 2010 season, has been offered a minor league deal he can take or leave depending on his status finding a big league job in 2010. Baseball operations president Andy MacPhail said Moeller's removal was more of a 40-man roster decision. "I was disappointed," Moeller said, "but (MacPhail) has to do what he thinks is best for the organization. I understand that. I'm going to look to see what options are available, and if there is nothing better as far as a guaranteed major league job, I'll probably be back."

Orioles | Wigginton could play third
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:30:52 -0700

Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles 1B Ty Wigginton could be used at third base next year until the team deems 3B Josh Bell ready to compete at the major league level.

Orioles | Several coaches returning
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:29:50 -0700

Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles hitting coach Terry Crowley, bullpen coach Alan Dunn, pitching coach Rick Kranitz, third base coach Juan Samuel and first base coach John Shelby will all be returning for the 2010 season.

Orioles | Datz named bench coach
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:29:27 -0700

Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Orioles named Jeff Datz as their new bench coach Thursday, Oct. 29.

Orioles | Four outrighted
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:08:19 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the Baltimore Orioles outrighted OF Jeff Fiorentino, C Guillermo Rodriguez, SP Chris Lambert and RP Jim Miller to the minors Thursday, Oct. 29.

Orioles | Mora, Moeller not offered contracts
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:07:50 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the Baltimore Orioles did not offer contracts to 3B Melvin Mora or C Chad Moeller, making them free agents. Both players' team options for the 2010 season were declined.

Orioles | Waring has three hits Wednesday
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:34:34 -0700

Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Brandon Waring went 3-for-5 with a triple and an RBI in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Orioles | Could target Beltre, Delgado, Glaus
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:30:29 -0700

The Baltimore Sun's Peter Schmuck reports the Baltimore Orioles could pursue Seattle Mariners 3B Adrian Beltre, New York Mets 1B Carlos Delgado or St. Louis Cardinals 3B Troy Glaus in free agency.

Orioles | Gamboa ready for return
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:19:23 -0700

The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles RP prospect Eddie Gamboa (back) hasn't appeared in a game for the Phoenix Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League since Oct. 16. It was his only appearance this season. Gamboa said Tuesday, Oct. 27, that he "just had a little tweak" in his back but he is ready to return to the mound.

Orioles | Uehara headed for relief
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:06:35 -0700

Orioles.MLB.com's Spencer Fordin reports Baltimore Orioles SP Koji Uehara is likely to be converted back to a late-inning reliever after injuries hampered him while a starter last season. He had a 1.74 ERA and 32 saves in Japan in 2007. Most teams viewed Uehara as a reliever when he came over, but the Orioles were able to sign him largely because they agreed to let him start.

Orioles | Interested in Chapman
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:34:11 -0700

Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports the Baltimore Orioles have some level of interest in Cuban pitching prospect Aroldis Chapman.

Orioles | Snyder driving in runs
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:09:08 -0700

MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports Baltimore Orioles 1B Brandon Snyder leads the Arizona Fall League with 15 RBIs.

Orioles | Angle strong in AFL season
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:31:36 -0700

The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles OF prospect Matt Angle, who played for Class A Frederick in 2009, is batting .370 (10-for-27) with five stolen bases and nine runs scored in six games for the Phoenix Desert Dogs of the Arizona Fall League.

Orioles | Bell collects four hits Wednesday
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:38:05 -0700

Brittany Ghiroli, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Josh Bell went 4-for-5 with a home run, double and three RBIs in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Orioles | Snyder hits two homers Wednesday
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:36:42 -0700

Brittany Ghiroli, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles 1B Brandon Snyder hit two home runs and knocked in seven runs in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Oct. 21. He finished a triple short of the cycle, and scored three times during his four-hit day. Snyder is currently hitting .481 in the AFL.

Orioles | Bergesen update
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:20:16 -0700

MASN.com's Roch Kubatko reports Baltimore Orioles SP Brad Bergesen (shin) said he expects to begin a running progression program within the next two weeks. "I've got to believe that by mid-November, I would think that I'm running pain-free and able to do everything with no restrictions," Bergesen said. "That's just my own personal guess. That could all change, but that's kind of my hope."

Orioles | Bell on fire in AFL
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:22:47 -0700

MLB.com's Robert Emrich reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Josh Bell had four hits in the Arizona Fall League Monday, Oct. 19. He's hitting .533 (8-for-15) with five RBIs in AFL play.

Orioles | Expected to re-sign Hendrickson
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:20:44 -0700

MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko reports the Baltimore Orioles are expected to re-sign P Mark Hendrickson.

Orioles | Snyder continues to wow AFL
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:21:14 -0700

The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles DH prospect Brandon Snyder was 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored for the Phoenix Desert Dogs Saturday, Oct. 17, in Arizona Fall League action. Snyder is batting .412 (7-for-17) with one home run and five RBIs in four games in Arizona.

Orioles | Interested in McDonald
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:38:35 -0700

The Toronto Sun's Bob Elliott reports the Baltimore Orioles are interested in soon-to-be free agent SS John McDonald (Blue Jays).

Orioles | Waring wins AFL game with homer
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:19:13 -0700

The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles 3B prospect Brandon Waring was 1-for-5 with a solo home run in the Phoenix Desert Dogs' 4-2 victory over the Mesa Solar Sox in Arizona Fall League action Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Orioles | Reimold, Mickolio removed from DL
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:11:22 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the Baltimore Orioles removed OF Nolan Reimold (Achilles') and RP Kam Mickolio (shoulder) from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Orioles | Bench coach candidate may have catching background
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:06:43 -0700

According to The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly, the search for a Baltimore Orioles bench coach replacement will not be a quick one because manager Dave Trembley wants to work on a list of candidates. He also may want a candidate with catching experience. "We'll take our time, compile a list of potential candidates for the bench coach position," Trembley said. "And as the offseason progresses, we'll make a decision." Since the Orioles don't have a catching coordinator, it is possible the new bench coach could have a background in catching in order to work with highly-touted C Matt Wieters.

Orioles | Jauss not returning
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:12:51 -0700

Dan Connolly, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles bench coach Dave Jauss is the only coach that will not be returning for the 2010 season. Jauss will manage in the Dominican Republic Winter League this year.

Orioles | Sarfate playing winter ball
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:28:26 -0700

Spencer Fordin, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles RP Dennis Sarfate will be playing in the Mexican Winter League this offseason. However, he will only be there for a month to make sure he has plenty of time to prepare for Spring Training.

Orioles | Davidson files for free agency
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:12:09 -0700

The Sports Network reports Baltimore Orioles P David Davidson filed for free agency Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Orioles | Wieters to lift in offseason
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:57:31 -0700

The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports Baltimore Orioles C Matt Wieters will take three or four weeks off this offseason before beginning a weightlifting program at the urging of the team.

Orioles | Wieters' shorter swing aids in late-season surge
Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:24:29 -0700

The Baltimore Sun reports in 29 games in September and October, Baltimore Orioles C Matt Wieters batted .333 with four homers, 17 RBIs and an .882 on-base-plus-slugging average. Orioles hitting coach Terry Crowley credits a shorter swing for his success. "His swing is a little shorter. He is swinging at pitches in the strike zone more now," Crowley said. "When he first came up, at times he was a little too patient where he would take a strike or two. Now, if that first pitch is something he likes, he'll whack it."

Orioles | A couple of free agents could be retained
Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:37:45 -0700

Baltimore Sun reporter Dan Connolly speculates the Baltimore Orioles may keep around SP Mark Hendrickson and C Chad Moeller as re-signed free agents for the 2010 season. Connolly believes RP Danys Baez and 3B Melvin Mora are good as gone.

Orioles | 2010 payroll significantly lower
Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:37:00 -0700

According to The Baltimore Sun, the Baltimore Orioles have dropped approximately $46.6 million from the 2009 payroll. Heading into 2010, they have about $30 million tied up in six players. They'll pay incremental raises to many of their youngsters and will face arbitration hikes with several more. But the payroll will start significantly below what it was in 2009, meaning there should be money to tap this winter.