Three key returns offer promise as Orioles open spring training

SARASOTA, Fla. — Under the bright Florida sun on Tuesday afternoon, Orioles outfielder Nolan Reimold took his first swings against a pitcher since last April. Left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada tested his surgically repaired left-elbow with a long-toss session that is part of a tedious throwing progression to strengthen his arm.

By Eduardo A. Encina

February 12, 2013