Orioles release Jay Gibbons

In an effort to finalize their rosters today, the Baltimore Orioles released outfielder Jay Gibbons. The Orioles will keep utility infielder Scott Moore in his place.
When it was announced that Gibbons suspension would be pushed back, and possibly eliminated, the Orioles had to make a decision on him sooner, rather than later. As […]

Could Roberts end up with the Sox?

With all the grumblings coming out of Chicago regarding Brian Roberts, could we start hearing about it from the South Side of Chicago, too?
Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune reports that the Orioles are looking for veteran middle infielders, including the White Sox Juan Uribe. He says if the White Sox could land Roberts, […]

Cubs up offer for Roberts

The latest rumor out of Chicago reports that the Cubs have upped their offer to the Orioles as they try to move the Brian Roberts trade talks along.
The new offer is said to be infielder Ronny Cedeno and three pitching prospects — Jose Ceda, Sean Gallagher and Donnie Veal — as part of the package […]

Stark’s latest: Giants, Orioles, Lohse, Lofton

Jayson Stark has a new blog up and it’s chalked full of rumors. Let’s see what he’s got…

Stark starts with the Giants, saying that the team is shopping a large portion of their roster. He mentions Rich Aurilia, Ray Durham, Steve Kline, Randy Winn and Tyler Walker as possible veterans on the move, […]

Orioles interested in Mark Loretta

The Baltimore Sun is reporting that the Orioles are showing interest in Mark Loretta, perhaps indicating that talks surrounding Brian Roberts are proceeding with the Cubs.
Loretta has shown that he can still be valuable to team through his play on the field over the last couple years, but at the time it is going to […]

Orioles’ Patton to have surgery

Orioles’ left hander Troy Patton will undergo surgery to correct a small tear of the left labrum that will cost him his season.
“[Team orthopedist John Wilckens]’s given me the old good news/bad news scenario,” Andy MacPhail, the team’s president of baseball operations, said. “The bad news is he thinks [Patton] has to have the shoulder […]

Roberts shines with Cubs scouts on hand

If Brian Roberts is hoping to push for a trade to the Chicago Cubs, he probably did it yesterday. With two Chicago Cubs scouts on hand, Roberts exemplified why the Cubs are targeting him as their potential leadoff man.
Roberts finished the game going 1-for-2 with a walk, with an RBI double mixed in. […]

Chris Ray expands throwing program

Another closer coming off Tommy John surgery and another success story. Baltimore Orioles’ closer Chris Ray is attempting to come back from a surgery he had in August. He’s hoping to return to the team after 12 months of recovery.
Ray recently expanded his throwing program by adding 25 throws from 60 feet, in addition […]

Orioles, Trachsel agree to minor league deal

Steve Trachsel has signed a minor league deal with the Orioles. He will receive an invite to Spring Training with the club. The team has been looking for a veteran to mentor some of their younger pitchers since trading Bedard to Seattle and Trachsel fits that role.
After beginning last season with the Orioles, […]

The Orioles in talks with Trachsel

The Orioles have spoken with representatives of Steve Trachsel about bringing the veteran back to the team. With Bedard now in Seattle, the Orioles are looking to add a veteran pitcher to help guide their young pitchers, such as Troy Patton, Garrett Olson, Matt Albers and Hayden Penn, as they compete for a rotation […]

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