Dan Connolly
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March 6, 2018 at 7:00 am
Analyzing the remaining position battles; projecting Orioles’ Opening Day roster
Spring training 2018 is half over. The Orioles had their lone off day on Monday and now play every day until they head north. The first part of this camp has been dominated by new arrivals: Andrew Cashner, Chris Tillman, Colby Rasmus, Pedro Alvarez, Danny Valencia. I’d imagine there will be more...
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March 5, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Ynoa’s falling stock; Araujo’s rising; Mountcastle’s mashing
What’s happening? – It’s not going to be said officially, but the fifth starter’s competition is likely down to three legitimate candidates. Right-hander Gabriel Ynoa was on the outside looking in anyway, and Sunday’s developments likely cemented that speculation. The fact Ynoa was actually starting against the Boston Red Sox said something...
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March 4, 2018 at 7:00 am
Myriad O’s Thoughts: Valencia signing & Davis’ injury scare highlights need for depth; Gausman’s outing; Sammy Stewart’s life
CLEARWATER, Fla. — After listening to Danny Valencia speak Saturday morning, I came away with one prevailing thought: This signing is not a good fit with the Orioles’ roster currently as is. Don’t get me wrong: $1.2 million on a minor league deal – with as much as $3 million more in...
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March 3, 2018 at 1:40 pm
Chris Davis’ MRI on right elbow shows no structural damage; will be out 3 to 5 days
The Orioles received some good news Saturday when MRI results of Chris Davis’ right forearm/elbow showed no structural damage. He is expected to be out “three to five days” before potentially returning to action, according to manager Buck Showalter. The results qualify as fairly significant relief. “Any time you’ve got something that’s...
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March 2, 2018 at 12:23 pm
Myriad Orioles Thoughts: Castro’s role; 12 best pitchers; Valencia signing; Davis at leadoff
Miguel Castro threw 37 pitches in a two-inning B game Friday morning. He gave up two hits – including a home run to Pittsburgh Pirates top outfield prospect Austin Meadows — and a walk. One baserunner reached by error, but was thrown out by catcher Andrew Susac attempting to steal. The important...
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February 26, 2018 at 3:57 pm
Gausman’s fine; looks like he ‘got in a bar fight’
SARASOTA, Fla. – Right-hander Kevin Gausman joked that he “looks like I got in a bar fight,” but otherwise was not injured in a scary, freak collision in the second inning of the Orioles’ Grapefruit League game against the Detroit Tigers on Monday Backing up a play at the plate, Gausman jumped...
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at 2:11 pm
Gausman leaves game in second after collision
SARASOTA, Fla. — Well, this isn’t how the Orioles drew up Monday’s exhibition game against the Detroit Tigers – Orioles starter Kevin Gausman leaving in the second inning due to a freak injury after appearing to smash his head against the leg/knee of a Detroit Tiger. Having already allowed two runs in...
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February 24, 2018 at 7:00 am
Revisiting my six ‘reasonable moves’ for the Orioles — and adding another for good measure
About six weeks ago, when the Orioles hadn’t done anything besides add some minor leaguers and Rule 5 picks, I put together a list of six things I would do if I were in charge of the club. I called them “reasonable moves,” because I understand the Orioles are working under a...
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February 21, 2018 at 2:25 pm
Myriad Orioles Thoughts: Adding Rasmus; re-signing Tillman; designating Brugman
The Orioles have announced the signing of 31-year-old Colby Rasmus to a minor league deal, giving the outfielder another chance at the game he stepped away from last year. Assuming Rasmus is ready to get back at it, the move makes plenty of sense. It’s also a transaction that is going to...
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February 19, 2018 at 11:55 am
Orioles re-sign Chris Tillman to a one-year, $3 million deal with incentives (also add OF Alex Presley on minors deal)
After months of conjecture, the Orioles have re-signed right handed pitcher Chris Tillman to a one-year, big-league deal worth $3 million with incentives that could reach up to $10 million, according to a source. Tillman, who turns 30 in April, has never pitched a major league game for any other team besides...
