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Blue Jays pull out of compensation talks for Orioles' Dan Duquette, report says
The Blue Jays have called off negotiations with the Orioles to allow executive vice president Dan Duquette out of his contract to become Toronto's next team president and chief executive officer, according to a Sportsnet.ca report. According to the report, Toronto was unwilling to meet the Orioles’ compensation demands, which included three former first-round picks. Duquette is signed through the 2018 season, and initially Orioles managing partner Peter G. Angelos was firm in saying publicly that he expected Duquette to honor the full length of his contract. But Duquette had made his desire to take the position known, according to sources, and the Orioles began to seek...
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Blue Jays pull out of compensation talks for Orioles' Dan Duquette, report says
The Blue Jays have called off negotiations with the Orioles to allow executive vice president Dan Duquette out of his contract to become Toronto's next team president and chief executive officer, according to a Sportsnet.ca report.
According to the...
Before Dan Duquette takes stage at FanFest, Orioles need to take stance on his future
In less than a week, thousands of Orioles fans will head downtown for the team's annual FanFest event, where players, coaches and front-office decision-makers stoke expectations for the coming season.
It is a popular rite of winter that allows the...
Orioles thoughts and observations on Dan Duquette, arbitration and Daniel Rodriguez
As Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette’s future with the organization remains in question, he and manager Buck Showalter will spend the weekend on the offseason banquet circuit.
Showalter will attend the Baseball Writers' Association of America...
Updated thoughts on the Dan Duquette situation
I learned long ago not to handicap things in this job. Because you never know what will happen to make things change.
I thought last week that there was little-to-no chance the Orioles and managing partner Peter Angelos would allow executive vice...
How much are Dan Duquette and other top execs really worth?
The Toronto Blue Jays' pursuit of Dan Duquette has become a fascinating story on many levels, but one question keeps hitting me amid all the will-he-or-won’t-he speculation: What is Duquette actually worth?
It’s a more nebulous issue than you might...
Duquette-to-Toronto drumbeat is getting louder
The last time anybody looked, Dan Duquette was still the Orioles’ executive vice president of baseball operations, but the longer speculation is allowed to mount about his possible jump to the Toronto Blue Jays, the more likely he’s going to...
Orioles discuss potential Duquette compensation package with Blue Jays
It’s still hard to characterize exactly what’s going on in the "Dan Duquette to Toronto" controversy, but the Orioles have at least spoken with the Blue Jays about individual names now – and that takes this head-shaking situation a little...
At autism charity event, Orioles' Buck Showalter says 'we're fine'
Orioles manager Buck Showalter said the franchise is not in any limbo because of the Toronto Blue Jays' ongoing interest in hiring away executive vice president Dan Duquette.
"Not at all," Showalter said Wednesday before speaking at an autism...
How does report of Paul Beeston staying for 2015 change Dan Duquette's situation?
A report out of Toronto surfaced Wednesday saying that Toronto Blue Jays team president and CEO Paul Beeston will remain in his current post for the 2015 season.
Toronto radio host Bob McCown told his listeners on SportsNet 590 AM that Beeston would...
Answering some questions on Dan Duquette and the Toronto Blue Jays
Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette still is not commenting about the possibility that he could leave the organization to become the president and chief executive officer of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Duquette said Monday afternoon that, “at this...
After Colby Rasmus signs with Astros, Orioles exploring other outfield options
With their top free-agent choice for an outfield spot, Colby Rasmus, now off the board after he signed a one-year, $8 million deal with the Houston Astros, the Orioles will continue to explore other available options.
One possibility who now moves up the...
Orioles' Dan Duquette not talking about Toronto issue; says he will when 'appropriate'
I spoke to Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette briefly this afternoon -- and his stance about his interest/involvement concerning the Toronto Blue Jays’ president and chief executive officer job remains the same. He is not commenting.
“At...
Uncertainty surrounding Duquette has gone on long enough
No matter what you think about the uncertainty regarding Dan Duquette's status in the Orioles front office, there is one thing that is beyond dispute.
The simmering controversy — and the appearance of both conflict of interest and organizational...
Orioles have list of high-profile ex-GMs in case Duquette leaves
Despite strong statements Wednesday from Orioles managing partner Peter Angelos that the club is not intent on allowing executive vice president Dan Duquette to leave to become president of the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays, the Orioles have compiled a...
Orioles still interested in Colby Rasmus, but not in his current asking price
The Orioles maintain interest in free-agent outfielder Colby Rasmus, but money currently appears to be a sticking point between the sides.
Rasmus, 28, is seeking a one-year deal for more than the $7 million he received in 2014 from the Toronto Blue...
Thoughts and observations on the latest update to the Dan Duquette story
The latest chapter in the Dan Duquette-to-Toronto story still offers many gray areas.
Just before the winter meetings started last month in San Diego, reports surfaced that the Orioles executive vice president was a top candidate to become the next...
Orioles thoughts on Colby Rasmus, Stu Miller, Hank Peters and the Hall of Fame
The sense I’m getting from within the organization is that free-agent outfielder Colby Rasmus could fit into the Orioles’ clubhouse without a problem.
Rasmus has been criticized while with both of his previous teams -- the St. Louis Cardinals and the...
Orioles agree to minor league deal with J.P. Arencibia
Adding another catcher to their growing list for spring training, the Orioles have finalized a minor league deal with J.P. Arencibia. He will get an invite to spring training.
The 29-year-old Arencibia was once a Top 50 prospect after being drafted by...
Blast beats Wave again, this time with rally
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The Blast earned a weekend sweep of the Wave, beating Milwaukee, 14-10, on Saturday night at Royal Farms Arena after winning, 13-8, on Friday. This time, the Blast used a different script. On Friday, the Blast held on after leading 11-0...
Orioles have signed Cuban outfielder Elier Leyva, source says
The Orioles made their latest acquisition in the international free agent market by signing Cuban outfielder Elier Leyva earlier this month, according to a club source.
Leyva, 24, signed with the Orioles for a bonus of $180,000, the source...
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