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Oriole Park looking for its new voice
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.
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Discuss
Under Dan Duquette, the Orioles will search far and wide for talent
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.
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Ripken encouraged by Orioles' offseason moves
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.
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Orioles designate Angle for assignment
To make room for Luis Ayala on the Orioles' 40-man roster, the club designated outfielder Matt Angle for assignment.
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No ace; five of a kind in 'pen
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.
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Orioles close to signing reliever Ayala
The Orioles continue to add to their crowded 40-man roster.
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Orioles will have two more scouts on pro assignments
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.
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Bergesen loses arbitration hearing, will be paid $800,000
Orioles right-hander Brad Bergesen lost his arbitration bid Thursday, giving the team its seventh consecutive victory in the process.
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Korean baseball's governing body bans Orioles scouts in wake of Kim signing
The backlash from the Orioles’ signing of a 17-year-old South Korean pitching prospect continues.
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Some Thursday morning Orioles thoughts
A few Thursday morning thoughts from the Orioles beat:
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Hamilton too much of a risk
Rangers should part ways with slugger when contract expiresARLINGTON, Texas — Bye, Josh.
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Orioles close to minor league deal with Nick Johnson, add backup catcher
The Orioles are closing in on a minor league deal with veteran first baseman Nick Johnson that would include an invitation to spring training.
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Some Orioles thoughts (Bergesen, more moves, Manny and Camden Yards)
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.
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Duquette looking to improve on Orioles' strikeout-to-walk ratio
We already know that new Orioles exeuctive vice president Dan Duquette has been looking to upgrade the team’s on-base percentage when making moves this season.
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Orioles' 17-year-old Korean signee suspended in home country
Kim Seong-min, the 17-year-old Korean pitching phenom signed by the Orioles this offseason, has been suspended indefinitely by the country’s governing baseball body, according to a report from the Yonhap News Agency.
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Posey's not a delicate flower
Injured Giants star eager for spring So many questions await Buster Posey this spring. They hover in the air like a series of foul pops, subject to the whims of wind and spin.
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Schmuck: Weeding out pitchers will be a process for the Orioles
When the Orioles assemble for their first pitcher and catcher workouts less than two weeks from now, there will be a number of difficult challenges facing manager Buck Showalter and the coaching staff.
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Orioles planning another visit to scout Cespedes
The Orioles are still interested in outfielder Yoenis Cespedes and want another look at the highly touted Cuban defector.
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Former Orioles outfielder Danny Clyburn shot and killed in South Carolina
Former Orioles outfielder Danny Clyburn was shot and killed early this morning in his home town of Lancaster, S.C., according to a report in the Rock Hill (S.C.) Herald.
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What they earn: 2012 Orioles
Here's a look at what selected Orioles players will earn in 2012. Salaries listed are base salaries as provided by Baseball-Reference.com. Many of the Orioles' young players aren't yet eligible for salary arbitration. In their cases, 2011 salaries are provided and it is likely that a player's 2012 salary will be similar to or slightly higher than his 2011 salary.
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The Schmuck Stops Here: Next man up for the Orioles
If you had to go to Las Vegas and bet your house on who will be the Opening Day starter for the Orioles in two months, I would suggest you start looking for a cheap apartment. There is no obvious candidate, which is not exactly a positive way to open spring training.
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Tuesday morning leftovers from Guthrie trade
Pitcher admits he's a lousy hitter, while former skipper wishes him wellIt’s not every day when the team you cover trades its No. 1 starter, so it was a pretty busy day here on the Insider. But since the water cooler talk about the Orioles dealing Jeremy Guthrie might carry over for 24 hours, we wanted to throw a couple more Guthrie-related tidbits to digest with your morning...
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Popular veteran Guthrie recalls his five season with O's after trade
Orioles settle for veteran pitching depth in Guthrie tradeIn an offseason that has been defined by a flurry of under-the-radar personnel additions, new Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette made his boldest move to date Monday, sending dependable veteran starter Jeremy Guthrie to the Colorado Rockies for right-handed pitchers Jason Hammel and Matt Lindstrom.
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Guthrie's departure leaves top of O's rotation even more unsettled
Orioles will go into spring training with more than a dozen potential starters fighting for roster spotsThe Orioles' trade of right-handed pitcher Jeremy Guthrie leaves a significant void in the top of the club's starting rotation just a dozen days before pitchers and catchers report to spring training in Sarasota, but the move continues to fulfill new executive vice president...
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Hammel, Lindstrom talk about joining Orioles
Jason Hammel and Matt Lindstrom were on today’s conference call to discuss Monday’s trade that sent them from the Colorado Rockies to the Orioles in exchange for Jeremy Guthrie.
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