Baltimore Oriels News and Events.
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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:31:41 PST |
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Orioles Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Right fielder Nick Markakis told The Sun that he doesn't care how long the contract-extension process takes.
"I just want it done right," Markakis said.
The Orioles have been open about the notion that they would like to extend the contracts of Markakis and second baseman Brian Roberts. But as of the second week of November, the club had failed to close in on a deal with either of their two five-tool players.
"I would say we're still in the opening stages," Orioles president Andy MacPhail told The Sun. "It's one of those things where if the two parties are motivated to do something, you generally find a common ground. We'll see. We're still talking in terms of length and duration.
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Cal Ripken's baseball clinic cut short (AP)Cal Ripken Jr.'s baseball clinic for Nicaraguan youth was canceled by its sponsors Tuesday because protests surrounding local election results were hindering travel. Ripken and his former Baltimore Orioles teammate Dennis Martinez, a Nicaraguan native, provided instruction to 300 children and 60 youth coaches in Managua and Granada since last week.
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If serious, Orioles need to put full-court press on Teixeira (Yahoo! Sports)The Baltimore Orioles have taken the first step in their pursuit of Maryland-born first baseman Mark Teixeira.
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Unmasking the next wave of catchers (Yahoo! Sports)Several top-tier catchers are close to breaking into the big leagues, just when several long-time stars are nearing the end.
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Free-agent focus: Looking for infield, outfield help (SportingNews.com)Free-agent shopping promises to be hotter than Christmas sales, and we take a look at the teams who has the lists -- and the money -- to cart off the best players.
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Orioles let everyone know they're from Baltimore (AP)
Even if they don't add a couple of high-priced free agents, the Baltimore Orioles will have a new look next season. For the first time since 1972, the Orioles will wear the script word "Baltimore" across the front of their gray road jerseys. At home and away, the left sleeve will be adorned by a circular patch featuring the pattern of the multicolored Maryland state flag.
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Rumors of Orioles-Cubs trade for Roberts start again (Yahoo! Sports)Could there be another set of Brian Roberts rumors in the Chicago Cubs ' future? You remember Roberts, the...
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Dodgers' offer to Manny includes a term limit (Yahoo! Sports)The prized slugger would be guaranteed a contract for only half as long as Barack Obama's first term in the White House.
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Red Sox favored to win 2009 World Series (Yahoo! Sports) Not long after the Philadelphia Philles won 2008 World Series, BetOnline.com delcared the Boston Red Sox are...
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Philadelphia Phillies postseason history (Yahoo! Sports) Year Opponent Playoff Rec. ...
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Selig: No shortened Series games allowed (AP)Bud Selig's weathermen kept telling him he'd get the game in, and the baseball commissioner was determined: No shortened World Series games on his watch. So he met in the umpires' room with officials of both teams an hour before the start of Game 5 on Monday night and told them no matter how long it took, the game would not be cut short.
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Phils nearing futility mark with runners in scoring position (Yahoo! Sports) The Philadelphia Phillies find themselves in dubious company, but they swear they won't be there for long.
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Orioles release Loewen, outright 5 to Triple-A (AP)The Baltimore Orioles released pitcher Adam Loewen and outrighted five other players to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday. The 24-year-old lefty was 0-2 with an 8.02 ERA in seven games for the Orioles. Loewen was placed on the disabled list on July 8 when he re-injured the stress fracture in his left elbow that ended his 2007 season.
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Orioles release LHP Loewen (PA SportsTicker)The Baltimore Orioles on Monday released pitcher Adam Loewen.
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