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Orioles to use 'file-and-trial' arbitration approach; will it hurt relations with core players?

The Orioles haven’t gone to arbitration with their players often in recent years – they’ve had just two hearings over the past five offseasons – but that

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jan 12, 2017

• Sports

Trading range for offense to this point, Orioles hope new additions strengthen outfield defense

Now that they've made a couple of late-August moves to rectify it, everyone around the Orioles seems comfortable acknowledging it. In settling their revolving doors in the corner outfield spots this season, the standout offense the Orioles have gotten there has been paired with defensive limitations that partially negated the gains.

By Jon Meoli

Sep 3, 2016

• Sports

Analysis: Orioles' outfield situation hasn't turned out as hoped

After losing Nelson Cruz and Nick Markakis, the Orioles pointed to several options who could be potential replacements. Things, it now can be said, have not worked out as planned.

By Dan Connolly

Jul 15, 2015

• Major League Baseball

Former Oriole Alejandro De Aza keying Red Sox charge, hailed as hero in Boston

The Orioles trading Alejandro De Aza to the Red Sox has been noted in Boston as one of the main reasons for the Red Sox' June resurgence.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 9, 2015

• Sports

Chris Davis' mitt fails him as O's commit two errors in Red Sox's five-run sixth, fall 5-1

The Orioles have played clean ball of late, but suffered a lapse Wednesday with two errors in one inning to lose 5-1 to the Red Sox.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 24, 2015

• Sports

Orioles notebook: Brian Matusz's appeal heard, Alejandro De Aza traded

Left-hander Brian Matusz's suspension appeal was heard Wednesday morning in a conference room at Minute Maid Park. During the one-hour hearing, Matusz appealed the eight-game ban handed down from Major League Baseball for allegedly having a "foreign substance" on his right forearm in the 12th inning of the Orioles' May 23 contest against the Miami Marlins.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 3, 2015

• Sports

Orioles close to dealing Alejandro De Aza to Red Sox

The Orioles are close to trading outfielder Alejandro De Aza to the Boston Red Sox, an industry source confirmed Tuesday morning.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 3, 2015

• Sports

Orioles designate outfielder Alejandro De Aza for assignment

In a surprise move, the Orioles have parted ways with veteran outfielder Alejandro De Aza, designating him for assignment Wednesday in order to make roster space for infielder Ryan Flaherty, who was activated of the 15-day disabled list.

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 27, 2015

• Sports

Dan Duquette on Alejandro De Aza, Dylan Bundy, Ariel Miranda, Brian Matusz

Dan Duquette said he believes Alejandro De Aza will land on another team's roster.

By Dan Connolly

May 27, 2015

• Sports

Orioles-Mets starting lineups

NEW YORK ¿ Steve Pearce is again not in the Orioles lineup for tonight¿s game against the Mets at CitiField.

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 6, 2015

• Sports

De Aza, Flaherty out and Lough, Paredes in for Orioles' finale in Toronto

Left fielder Alejandro De Aza and second baseman Ryan Flaherty are both out of the Orioles' starting lineup for tonight's series finale in Toronto.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Apr 23, 2015

• Sports

Travis Snider and Alejandro De Aza fall in step with Orioles' team-first mantra

In postgame interviews following the Orioles' 6-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays Monday, outfielders Travis Snider and Alejandro De Aza were already toeing the company line. Both spewed cliches about how it¿s all about the team and not individual accomplishments.

By Dan Connolly

Apr 7, 2015

• Sports

Orioles' 2015 Opening Day firsts

Alejandro De Aza scored the Baltimore Orioles; first run of the 2015 season on a single by newcomer Travis Snider.

By Dan Connolly

Apr 6, 2015

• Sports

Instant Analysis of the Orioles' 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays

Baltimore Sun reporters provide instant analysis of the Orioles' Opening Day win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

• Sports

With Nelson Cruz gone, Orioles designated for flexibility

Expect to see plenty of lineup shuffling that will include a revolving door at designated hitter this year.

By Dan Connolly

Apr 2, 2015

• Sports

Orioles and Rays finish in 6-6 tie

Zach Davies allowed one run into the fourth inning and the Orioles used a four-run third to beat the Tampa Bay Rays, 6-3, Monday afternoon at Charlotte Sports Park.

By Dan Connolly

Mar 30, 2015

• Sports

Orioles notes: Wieters getting X-rays, Lough dealing with hamstring issues, latest on Cuba from MLBPA's Tony Clark

Orioles catcher Matt Wieters was scheduled to have precautionary X-rays taken before Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates as Ed Smith Stadium.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Mar 19, 2015

• Sports

Orioles Rule 5 pick Jason Garcia recovering from hamstring injury

Orioles Rule 5 pick Jason Garcia, who hasn¿t pitched in a week after tweaking his left hamstring, is slated to throw a live batting practice session today.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Mar 17, 2015

• Sports

Orioles starters make road trip to face Pirates in Bradenton

SARASOTA, Fla. - For the first time this spring, Orioles starters Adam Jones, Chris Davis, Manny Machado and Steve Pearce will make a road trip this afternoon at the O's travel north to Bradenton to play the Pirates at McKechnie Field.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Mar 15, 2015

• Sports

Brian Matusz starts as Orioles face Rays

After back-to-back road games, the Orioles are home Saturday and face the Tampa Bay Rays at Ed Smith Stadium.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Mar 14, 2015

• Sports

In unsettled outfield, Orioles know versatility is no curse

If there is any upside to the departure of long-time right fielder Nick Markakis, it is that the opening in the outfield has turned manager Buck Showalter loose on another versatility quest this spring. On any given day, just about anybody might show up at either of the two corner outfield positions.

By Peter Schmuck

Mar 7, 2015

• Sports

Orioles rally, but lose to Blue Jays in game delayed nearly two hours by rain

The Orioles rallied from an early three-run deficit on Friday at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium, but still lost to the Toronto Blue Jays, 5-4, in a game that was delayed 100-minutes by rain.

By Peter Schmuck

Mar 6, 2015

• Sports

Orioles set to play first split-squad games of spring training

The Orioles will play their first split-squad games of spring training Thursday when they travel to Port Charlotte to face the Tampa Bay Rays at 1:05 p.m. and then play host to the Toronto Blue Jays at Ed Smith Stadium at 7:05 p.m.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Mar 5, 2015

• Sports

Orioles' regulars in the lineup for Wednesday's spring home opener

The Orioles are hosting their spring training home opener Wednesday afternoon against the Detroit Tigers at Ed Smith Stadium.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Mar 4, 2015

• Sports

Orioles prospect Dariel Alvarez gets closer to majors, and maybe closer to home

Orioles outfield prospect Dariel Alvarez, from Cuba, is closer to the major leagues than he's ever been, one step away from the pinnacle of a remarkable journey.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Feb 28, 2015

• Sports

Looking at the potential impact of new Orioles infielder Everth Cabrera

Now that Everth Cabrera is officially an Oriole, his addition creates an interesting dynamic to spring training.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Feb 26, 2015

• Sports

With Nick Markakis gone, Orioles' Travis Snider says, 'I'm here now'

Orioles manager Buck Showalter can break down a position to its most esoteric aspects and then put it back together in terms anyone can understand, which is what he did Monday when the talk turned to filling the club's unexpected opening in right field.

By Peter Schmuck

Feb 23, 2015

• Sports

Alejandro De Aza reports to Orioles camp, talks about losing arbitration hearing

Orioles outfielder Alejandro De Aza had heard the horror stories about how arbitration hearings go -- when the team you're about to play for breaks down each of your flaws in an effort to win the case.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Feb 22, 2015

• Sports

Orioles morning notes on Alejandro De Aza, Tyler Wilson and Paul Janish

Orioles outfielder Alejandro De Aza could report to spring training today, one day after losing his arbitration hearing over a relatively-low sum of $650,000 dollars.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Feb 22, 2015

• Sports

Jimenez optimistic, O's win arbitration case with De Aza, Hendrickson continues transition

Right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez hopes that he can carry over the success he saw late last season after making a few subtle mechanical adjustments to his delivery when he was sent to the bullpen.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Feb 21, 2015

• Sports Analysis

Salary arbitration is a win-win for the players

The Orioles confirmed on Saturday that outfielder Alejandro De Aza lost his salary arbitration case, but there¿s really no reason to use that word ¿ lost ¿ in almost any arbitration situation.

By Peter Schmuck

Feb 21, 2015

• Sports

Orioles, Alejandro De Aza go to arbitration; Chris Davis has plan to battle shift

SARASOTA, Fla. ¿ The Orioles went to arbitration with outfielder Alejandro De Aza on Friday in St. Petersburg, Fla.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Feb 21, 2015

• Orioles

As pitchers, catchers get underway, Orioles' roster battles are few but fierce

The Orioles enter Friday's first spring workout for pitchers and catchers with several players entrenched in starting spots and very few position battles.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Feb 20, 2015

• Sports

Orioles notes on Everth Cabrera, Matt Wieters, Alejandro De Aza and more

The Orioles' pending one-year deal with infielder Everth Cabrera is still moving forward, but executive vice president Dan Duquette said Thursday that he wasn't certain that it would be finalized by the end of the week.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Feb 19, 2015

• Sports

There's little risk for Orioles or Alejandro De Aza in arbitration hearing

On Friday afternoon, the Orioles and outfielder Alejandro De Aza are expected to present their arbitration cases before a three-person panel in St. Petersburg, Fla.

By Dan Connolly

Feb 16, 2015

• Sports

Orioles closer Zach Britton looking to build on first year as full-time reliever

The Orioles avoided arbitration with closer Zach Britton, agreeing to terms Wednesday on a $3.2-million deal for 2015 with an additional $500,000 in performance and award bonuses.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Feb 5, 2015

• Sports

Orioles closer Zach Britton agrees to $3.2 million deal, avoids arbitration

Orioles closer Zach Britton has agreed to a $3.2-million deal to avoid arbitration. The deal also includes up to $300,000 in performance bonuses.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Feb 4, 2015

• Sports

Orioles, RHP Miguel Gonzalez agree to one-year, $3.275M deal to avoid arbitration

The Orioles are down to two remaining arbitration cases after agreeing to a one-year, $3.275 million deal with right-hander Miguel Gonzalez on Tuesday night.

By Dan Connolly

Feb 3, 2015

• Sports

Former teammates miss Nick Markakis at Orioles' annual FanFest event

The departure of right fielder Nick Markakis, who after nine seasons with the Orioles signed a four-year, $44 million contract this winter with the Atlanta Braves, had a significant impact on the players he left behind in Baltimore.

By Jon Meoli

Jan 31, 2015

• Sports

Orioles' Buck Showalter declines to name leadoff hitter yet

Orioles manager Buck Showalter was asked several times about the club's vacant leadoff spot during his meeting with the media and his two Q&A sessions with the fans, but he didn't give any clear indication of how that player will be chosen.

By Jon Meoli

Jan 31, 2015

• Sports

Orioles settle with Steve Pearce on $3.7 million deal

Orioles are now down to three arbitration eligible players.

By Dan Connolly

Jan 30, 2015

• Sports

Dan Duquette says Travis Snider 'just coming into his own'

ABERDEEN ¿ Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette lauded this week¿s trade for outfielder Travis Snider, saying the former first-round pick ¿looks to me like he¿s just coming into his own.¿

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jan 30, 2015

• Sports

Orioles agree to $8.8 million deal with Bud Norris to avoid arbitration

The Orioles have reduced their number of arbitration cases to four, agreeing to a one-year, $8.8 million deal with right-hander Bud Norris on Monday.

By Dan Connolly

Jan 26, 2015

• Sports

Orioles, Ryan Flaherty agree to $1.075 million deal for 2015, sources say

The Orioles settled with utility infielder Ryan Flaherty on Sunday, agreeing to a $1.075 million deal for the 2015 season, according to multiple sources.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jan 25, 2015

• Sports

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.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jan 24, 2015

• Sports

Orioles reach deals with four arbitration-eligible players, six remain

The Orioles have six more arbitration-eligible players.

By Dan Connolly

Jan 16, 2015

• Sports

Orioles agree to one-year deal with Tommy Hunter, avoiding arbitration

The Orioles have avoided arbitration with right-hander Tommy Hunter by reaching an agreement Monday with the relief pitcher on a one-year deal. It is worth $4.65 million, according to an industry source.

By Dan Connolly

Jan 12, 2015

• Sports

Outfield options are limited as Orioles explore available free agents

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said Monday that he is confident the team can improve its depleted outfield through free agency.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Dec 9, 2014

• Baseball

Outfielders a top target for Orioles at this week's winter meetings

The Orioles' offseason to-do list looked dramatically different a week ago.

By Dan Connolly

Dec 6, 2014

• Sports

Addressing departures of Cruz, Markakis, Duquette says help is on the way for Orioles

Duquette said the Orioles were "fairly close a couple times" to re-signing Markakis, a homegrown player who has spent his entire nine-year major league career in Baltimore, but the club had a "concern that made the terms an issue for us."

By Eduardo A. Encina

Dec 4, 2014