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Team Notebook: Baltimore Orioles News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Orioles | Hendrickson official The Sports Network reports the Baltimore Orioles finalized their one-year, $1.2 million deal with RP Mark Hendrickson Tuesday, Feb. 9. Orioles | Ohman update Updating a previous item, The Sports Network reports the Baltimore Orioles signed RP Will Ohman to an undisclosed minor league deal Tuesday, Feb. 9. Orioles | Ohman signs Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the Baltimore Orioles signed free-agent RP Will Ohman (Dodgers) to an undisclosed deal Tuesday, Feb. 9, according to sources. Orioles | Still looking to add a pitcher FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi reports the Baltimore Orioles are still looking to sign a pitcher. Orioles | Startup signed FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi reports the Baltimore Orioles signed free-agent RP Will Startup (Padres) to a minor league contract. Orioles | Bedard considered offer The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports SP Erik Bedard strongly considered the Baltimore Orioles' offer before he re-signed with the Seattle Mariners. Orioles | Hughes to see action in left MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko reports Baltimore Orioles 1B Rhyne Hughes was told he'll probably take fly balls in left field during spring training. Orioles | Could trade Wigginton MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko reports Baltimore Orioles IF Ty Wigginton could be traded before the season. Orioles | Four battling for utility spot MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko reports Baltimore Orioles IFs Robert Andino, Scott Moore, Justin Turner and Blake Davis will battle for the utility infielder spot. Orioles | Ohman wants major league deal Updating previous reports, the Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports the Baltimore Orioles offered free-agent RP Will Ohman (Dodgers) a minor league deal, but he is still holding out for a major league deal. The Orioles are unlikely to offer him that, but they have a great opportunity for Ohman to make the team. Orioles | Three in mix for backup catcher MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko reports Baltimore Orioles manager Dave Trembley said Cs Chad Moeller, Craig Tatum and Michel Hernandez will compete for the backup catcher position. Orioles | Interested in Beimel? The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports that the Baltimore Orioles may have interest in free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Rockies). Orioles | Takahashi turns down contract offer Updating previous reports, Japanese P Hisanori Takahashi has turned down the Baltimore Orioles' offer of a minor league contract, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Baltimore Sun. Orioles | Ripken, B. Robinson say Tejada will be fine The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles 3Bs Cal Ripken Jr. and Brooks Robinson believe SS Miguel Tejada will do well at his new position when he plays third base in 2010 for the Orioles. "As a shortstop, you have learned it, you have learned all the movements. When the ball goes up, you know where you are supposed to be, where you are supposed to cut off the relay, where you are supposed to line up," Ripken said. "It's second nature. At third, or at a different position, you have to think all over again, 'OK, that's my job now.'" Orioles | May add another pitcher spring training begins The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network's Roch Kubatko reports that the Baltimore Orioles could add another pitcher before the beginning of spring training, but it would likely be a non-roster deal. Orioles | Tillman not a lock for the fifth starter role Baltimore Orioles manager Dave Trembley said that SP Chris Tillman is not a lock to be the team's fifth starter to begin the season, and added that performance in spring training will play a big role in determining who wins the spot, according to the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network's Roch Kubatko. SPs Jason Berken, David Hernandez, Troy Patton and Jake Arrieta are expected to battle Tillman for the final spot in the starting rotation. Orioles | Guzman signs CBSSports.com reports the Baltimore Orioles signed free-agent IF Joel Guzman (Nationals) to an undisclosed minor league deal Thursday, Feb. 4. Orioles | Parker suspended The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles P Brian Parker was suspended 50 games Thursday, Feb. 4, following a second positive test for a drug of abuse under the minor league drug program. Parker is on the roster for Double-A Bowie. Orioles | Sarfate outrighted The Sports Network reports the Baltimore Orioles outrighted RP Dennis Sarfate to Triple-A Norfolk Wednesday, Feb. 3. Orioles | Made offer to Takahashi Roch Kubatko, of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network, reports the Baltimore Orioles have made a minor league offer with an invitation to Spring Training to Japanese SP Hisanori Takahashi. However, Takahashi is saying that he has received a major league offer. Orioles | Tejada strictly playing third Orioles.MLB.com's Spencer Fordin reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Miguel Tejada won't be used at shortstop at all this season. The team feels the transition will be too difficult to play third base and still play shortstop occasionally. Orioles | More on Hendrickson Updating a previous item, Roch Kubatko, of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network, reports Baltimore Orioles RP Mark Hendrickson did not complete his physical Friday, Jan. 29, and the medical process is continuing Wednesday, Feb. 3. The team expects him to pass the physical, but the signing could be delayed until later this week. Orioles | Four prospects in ESPN.com top 100 According to The Baltimore Sun, four Baltimore Orioles prospects were listed in the ESPN.com top 100 to watch. SP Brian Matusz was ranked no. 11, followed by P Zach Britton (no. 25), 3B Josh Bell (no. 61) and P Jake Arrieta (no number listed). Orioles | Hendrickson deal not yet official Updating previous items, The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles SP Mark Hendrickson's signing of a one-year, $1.2 million deal likely will not be officially announced until Monday, Feb. 1. He completed his physical Friday, Jan. 29, and there weren't thought to be any problems. Transactions are not made official on weekends because Major League Baseball's offices are closed. Orioles | Scott likely to be full-time DH Spencer Fordin, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles OF Luke Scott will likely be the team's full-time designated hitter this year, with the team expected to let OFs Nolan Reimold and Felix Pie split time in left field. Orioles | Gabino designated for assignment The Sports Network reports the Baltimore Orioles designated SP Armando Gabino for assignment Friday, Jan. 29. Orioles | Matusz likely to make big league roster Spencer Fordin, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Brian Matusz is likely to break camp in the starting rotation this year, and could be one of the team's breakout players in 2010. He has been working out this offseason at the Athletes' Performance Institute in Arizona. Orioles | Gabino could be designated Baltimore Sun columnist Peter Schmuck speculates the Baltimore Orioles may designate SP Armando Gabino for assignment to make room for SP Mark Hendrickson on the roster. Orioles | More on Hendrickson Updating a previous item, Dan Connolly, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles RP Mark Hendrickson will make an extra $100,000 this year for starts made. He will earn $25,000 each for 10, 12, 14 and 16 starts. Orioles | Hendrickson expected to be reliever Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles P Mark Hendrickson is expected to serve as a reliever during the 2010 season, according to The Baltimore Sun. Orioles | Hendrickson re-signs The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports the Baltimore Orioles re-signed P Mark Hendrickson to a one-year, $1.4 million deal with a $1.2 million club option for 2011. The option has a $200,000 buyout. Orioles | Six invited to Spring Training The Baltimore Sun reports the Baltimore Orioles announced they will invite six more non-roster players to major league spring training. Cs Luis Bernardo and Adam Donachie, IFs Miguel Abreu and Blake Davis, OF Matt Angle and IF/OF Jonathan Tucker have been invited. Orioles | Sarfate designated for assignment CBSSports.com reports the Baltimore Orioles designated RP Dennis Sarfate for assignment Wednesday, Jan. 27. Orioles | Sarfate could be cut The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports the Baltimore Orioles could cut RP Dennis Sarfate to make room on the 40-man roster for 3B Miguel Tejada. Orioles | Make offer to Ohman The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports the Baltimore Orioles have offered free-agent RP Will Ohman (Dodgers) a minor league deal. Orioles | Tejada expected to be full-time third baseman Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said 3B Miguel Tejada will be the team's everyday third baseman in 2010. Orioles | Tejada official Spencer Fordin, of MLB.com, reports the Baltimore Orioles finalized their one-year, $6 million deal with 3B Miguel Tejada Tuesday, Jan. 26. Orioles | Reimold almost at full strength Baltimore Orioles OF Nolan Reimold (Achilles)said his surgically repaired left Achilles tendon is still a little sore, but The Baltimore Sun reports he has progressed to where he expected to be at this point in the offseason. "With a couple of more weeks, I'm pretty certain I'll be good to go," Reimold said. Orioles | Wigginton odd man out? According to The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Orioles IF Ty Wigginton could lose a significant chunk of playing time now that SS Miguel Tejada has signed and will play at third base. Wigginton played first and third base, but newly-signed IF Garrett Atkins figures to see a good chunk of playing time as well. Orioles | More on Tejeda deal Updating previous reports, ESPN.com reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Miguel Tejada said he could make an extra $1 million in incentives based on playing time. Orioles | Tejada to play third base Updating previous reports, Baltimore Orioles IF Miguel Tejada will play third base, with IF Garrett Atkins slated to be the starting first baseman, according to The Associated Press. SS Cesar Izturis is expected to remain the team's starting shortstop. Orioles | Tejada financial details Updating previous reports, Baltimore Orioles SS Miguel Tejada's contract is worth $6 million plus performance bonuses, according to SI.com's Jon Heyman. Orioles | Tejada agrees to terms The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports that the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to terms with free-agent SS Miguel Tejada (Astros) on a one-year deal. Financial terms were not released. Orioles | No free agent surprise The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles president Andy MacPhail is not planning on unveiling a significant free agent at FanFest, the team's winter fan festival, on Saturday, Jan. 23. Orioles | Motton dies at 69 Don Markus, of The Baltimore Sun, is reporting former Baltimore Orioles OF Curt Motton has passed away at age 69, following a year-long battle with stomach cancer. He joined the Orioles in July 1967 and spent the next seven years in two different stints with the team. KFFL sends its condolences. |
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