The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly interested in signing former Major League first baseman Nick Johnson to a minor league contract. Johnson was at one time the top prospect in the Yankees farm system. He never reached the lofty expectations of others but did have several solid seasons for the Washington Nationals. Johnson has battled injuries [...]
Korean Baseball bans Orioles scouts
The Korean Baseball Association has banned Baltimore Orioles scouts from all sanctioned Korean Baseball events according to a report from The Baltimore Sun. The move comes as a result of Baltimore’s signing of 17 year old pitching prospect Kim Seong-min. Korean officials contend that the Orioles acted improperly by signing the youngster to a professional [...]
Orioles may be serious about Manny Ramirez
According to a report on Baltimore based WNST.net the Baltimore Orioles and free agent/formerly retired outfielder Manny Ramirez may be serious about reaching a deal. Baltimore is looking for some right handed power to add to it’s lineup. Ramirez is looking for another chance after he was suspended for PED use after just 17 at [...]
Former Oriole Clyburn shot, killed
Former Major League outfielder Danny Clyburn was shot and killed early this morning after an argument in Lancaster, SC according to The Herald Online. Clyburn was reportedly found dead in the front yard of a lancaster home when police and EMS responded to a shooting report. Clyburn was at one time considered a top power [...]
Orioles deal Jeremy Guthrie to Rockies
The Baltimore Orioles have traded presumed Opening Day starter Jeremy Guthrie to the Colorado Rockies in return for pitchers Jason Hammel and Matt Lindstrom. It’s curious move for Baltimore and a potentially terrific move for Colorado. The Rockies obtain a veteran starter to front what figures to be a very young rotation. Guthrie is no [...]
Orioles invite Galarraga and Paulino to Spring Training
The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to minor league deals with free agents pitcher Armando Galarraga and catcher Ronny Paulino and invited them to Spring Training. Galarraga, a 30 year old right-hander, is best known for throwing a near perfect game for the Tigers in 2010. Galarraga’s chance at baseball immortality ended one out short when [...]
Cubs and others wooing Cespedes
Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was declared a free agent last week after gaining residency in the Dominican Republic. The Cubs have been rumored to have interest in Cespedes for months. According to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports Cespedes is being pursued by the Cubs along with the Marlins, Tigers, Orioles, and White Sox. Cespedes is expected [...]
Cubs sign Trever Miller
According to Jayson Stark of ESPN.com the Cubs have agreed to terms with veteran reliever Trever Miller on a one year Minor league deal. Miller will receive a Spring Training invite. Miller, 38, pitched for St. Louis, Boston and Tampa in 2011. Among the three stops he compiled a 3.80 ERA and 1.73 WHIP in [...]
Orioles interested in Edwin Jackson?
The Baltimore Sun is reporting that the Orioles may be interested in offering free agent starter Edwin Jackson a four year deal. The key words there are “may be” and “interested”. The real hope is that at some point the Orioles may be interested in competing. Jackson is the best free agent left on the [...]
