Rich Dubroff
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January 13, 2020 at 7:00 am
Addition of Iglesias, Urena should improve Orioles’ infield defense; Catcher Bryan Holaday signed
Amid the announcement that the Orioles agreed on 2020 contracts with Hanser Alberto, Mychal Givens and Trey Mancini on Friday came the news that the team had acquired a utility infielder, Richard Urena, on waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. Coincidentally, it was not only the second straight year that executive vice...
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January 10, 2020 at 6:32 pm
Orioles avoid arbitration with Alberto, Givens, Mancini; Infielder Richard Urena acquired
On Friday, the Orioles reached agreements with their final three arbitration-eligible players: Hanser Alberto, Mychal Givens and Trey Mancini. Alberto settled for $1.65 million, according to MLB.com. That figure was confirmed by an industry source. Givens’ 2020 contract is for $3.225 million, according to USA Today, and confirmed by an industry source....
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Orioles hope to avoid arbitration with Alberto, Givens and Mancini
The Orioles have until noon Friday to reach agreements on a contract for this season with Hanser Alberto, Mychal Givens and Trey Mancini. If no agreement is reached, the sides could be headed to arbitration, and the Orioles would like to avoid that. On Thursday, they reached agreement on a 2020 with...
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5.1K7January 9, 2020 at 7:00 amOrioles minor league director Matt Blood talks about his role
Matt Blood was named the Orioles’ director of player development in September. Blood came from the Texas Rangers, where he was their...
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January 8, 2020 at 7:00 am
Elias says that Orioles will look to add veteran talent
In his first press availability of 2020, the approach of Orioles general manager Mike Elias seemed to change somewhat. Speaking along with newly signed shortstop José Iglesias, Elias emphasized that the one-year contract with an option year was a two-year commitment. “I look at it like we need a starting shortstop,” Elias...
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January 7, 2020 at 6:32 pm
Elias emphasizes that Iglesias isn’t here for just a year
With just over a month before the beginning of spring training, Orioles general manager Mike Elias has found the shortstop he wanted in José Iglesias. The 30-year-old replaces Jonathan Villar, who was traded to Miami early last month. Iglesias has a one-year contract with an option for 2021 that’s worth $6 million....
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Orioles’ addition of Iglesias makes 2020 plans clearer
The Orioles’ acquisition of shortstop José Iglesias answered one of the questions going into the 2020 season. With a contract for this coming season of a reported $2.5 million and a $500,000 buyout or a $3.5 million option for 2021, according to The Athletic, the team is acknowledging that they have no...
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January 6, 2020 at 4:15 pm
Report: Orioles acquire free-agent shortstop Jose Iglesias
The Orioles have a deal with veteran shortstop Jose Iglesias, according to a report by MLB.com. Iglesias will be paid $3 million for this season with a $3 million option for 2021. Since the Orioles traded infielder Jonathan Villar to the Marlins early last month, they’ve been looking for a replacement. Villar,...
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An Orioles reunion with Andrew Cashner remains a sensible idea
Believe it or not, spring training begins in just over five weeks. Pitchers and catchers report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota, Florida on February, 11 with position players to follow five days later. Over the holidays, the Orioles did sign a free-agent pitcher, right-hander Kohl Stewart, formerly of the...
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January 3, 2020 at 7:00 am
Your All-Time Orioles team: The position players
Many thanks to all of you who responded to last week’s request to contribute to the naming of an all-time Orioles team. Thursday, we revealed the 10 pitchers. Today, it’s time for the 16 position players. I was overwhelmed by the knowledge of our readers, especially those who named players from the...
