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Despite his boat grounding on an obstacle, skipper Hap Fauth and his Bella Mente crew continue to lead the IRC 1 class at the Quantum Key West sailing regatta off the Florida Keys.

Orioles right-hander Chris Tillman, who had a team-high 29 wins over the past two seasons, said Wednesday that he is open to a long-term extension with the club.

The Orioles already have signed Joe Saunders to a minor league deal. Could Jim Johnson and Brian Roberts be next?

The Orioles are close to a deal with veteran left-hander Johan Santana, according to an industry source.

Just less than three months shy of his 41st birthday, free-agent pitcher Brett Tomko is hoping for one last chance to get back to the big leagues. Tomko will throw for the Orioles on Friday morning in Orange County, Calif.

The Baltimore sports scene is blessed with a bunch of talented bloggers who bring their unique perspective to the conversation. This week, we exchanged emails with Matt Taylor, who blogs about the Orioles for Roar From 34.

With impressive work ethic, veteran right-hander could remain in rotation going forward

The Orioles have signed right-hander Freddy Garcia to a minor league contract to see whether the 14-year major league veteran can help add to the organization's pitching depth.

Jair Jurrjens, who was a National League All-Star just two summers ago, is Duquette¿s latest undervalued asset. And now with just more than two weeks before spring training, we take a look at other low-risk, high-reward additions and ask which one could be Duquette¿s ¿Get of the Year.¿

The Orioles acquisition of second baseman Alexi Casilla is his first such move of the offseason. The Orioles claimed Casilla off waivers from the Twins, who paid Casilla $1.38 million last season in his second arbitration-eligibile year.

Buck Showalter just wanted to know one thing from Ron Johnson and Mike Griffin. How did they steer the Triple-A Norfolk Tides to a winning record when Showalter spent the whole season stealing their players?

Since we're admitting our mistakes, I, for one, thought Dan Duquette needed to lay off the caffeine with his roster moves this year. Poor Ron Johnson, the manager at Triple-A Norfolk, needed a sharp pencil with a huge eraser all year.

Randy Wolf is expected to be put on the Orioles' 25-man roster when he signs. And I'm sure there are plenty of you wondering why.

And when you look at the Orioles¿ 7-1 win over the Royals on Friday night ¿ while Machado played a huge role, hitting his first two major league homers and driving in four ¿ the victory was a testament to the lesser-known moves that Duquette has made.

The Orioles played .500 ball during that span, going 10-10 in that span and actually picked up 1 ½ games on the division leading Yankees. They're now lodged in a three-team tie 1 1/2 games behind the two AL Wild Card spots.

Dontrelle Willis, the exuberant left-hander with the signature leg kick who was once the best young southpaw in baseball, has decided to retire.

Let¿s get the most painful part out of the way first. This Orioles offense is dreadful right now.

Finally, the Orioles have another outfielder in the outfield. On Thursday, the club promoted Xavier Avery from Triple-A Norfolk when first baseman Nick Johnson was placed on the disabled list with a strained right wrist.

The D-Train starting era began at Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday. It didn¿t last long. Veteran lefty Dontrelle Willis, making his first start for the Tides, lasted just 2 2/3 innings.

Xavier Avery is back with the team and back in the lineup, batting second and starting in left field. Nick Johnson has been placed on the disabled list with a strained right wrist.

The monster inning, the one that has haunted Jake Arrieta for much of this season, lurked on Sunday afternoon. But the Orioles pitcher survived the trouble and may have turned a corner mentally three starts after his brief demotion tot he bullpen.

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said the team will consider all avenues to make a push for the playoffs this season.

Dontrelle Willis is back and is pitching against Toledo. But that is not the crazy part. What¿s crazy is this: Willis becomes the 17th different pitcher to start a game for the Tides this year.

The Orioles offered 49-year-old lefthander Jamie Moyer one more start at Norfolk and are now waiting whether the veteran left-hander will accept the offer or part ways with the organization.

The Orioles have traded minor-league left-hander Cole McCurry to the Braves, reportedly for cash. McCurry was 0-7 with a 6.10 ERA in 51 2/3 innings this season, mostly at Double-A Norfolk, but had joined Triple-A Norfolk to work two outing in relief. Six days ago, when the Orioles added 49-year-old left-hander Jamie Moyer to Norfolk¿s roster, McCurry was assigned to short-season Class-A Aberdeen.

Buck Showalter was non-committal on who will have to sit in the National League games since he can¿t use a DH. Chris Davis has been one of the club¿s hottest hitters but has been playing DH while Mark Reynolds has been at first base and Wilson Betemit primarily at third.

The Orioles' decision to start right-hander Jake Arrieta on Wednesday instead of scheduled starter Brian Matusz included plenty of moving parts.

Orioles outfielder Endy Chavez, his strained right hamstring still sore after pulling up lame rounding first base last night, is out of the lineup for tonight's game against the Pirates and is currently day-to-day. Chavez said he didn't believe he would have been able to play tonight but said he didn't think the injury would force him onto the disabled list for the second time this season. He spent 19 days on the disabled last month with an oblique strain.

Dan Duquette chats about Jamie Moyer, Ryan Ripken, the Orioles' draft and other topics.

More than 16 years after he left Baltimore and joined the Dan Duquette-led Boston Red Sox, ageless left-hander Jamie Moyer is back in the Orioles organization.

Orioles left fielder Nolan Reimold, on the disabled list with a neck injury, said Tuesday that he still is experiencing tingling in his thumb and forearm and weakness in his left shoulder several days after undergoing an epidural injection.

Former Orioles pitcher Koji Uehara is finally settling in with the Rangers. The right-hander has allowed 2 runs in 10 innings for Texas.

Left-hander Dontrelle Willis had dropped his grievance against the Orioles, and will return to the organization tomorrow, his agent confirmed.

The return of former Oriole Miguel Tejada still has several steps to overcome before coming to fruition, according to Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette. Tejada will report to the team¿s spring training facility on Monday to meet with Chris Correnti, who oversees the organization¿s rehab and conditioning. The 37-year-old former AL MVP will have a physical there and if he passes will then be signed to a contract to play in extended spring training, Duquette said.

The agent for Orioles minor-leaguer Dontrelle Willis is in the process of filing a grievance against the club, alleging the Orioles told Willis his was given his release but then placed him on the restricted list, preventing him from pursuing other baseball opportunities.

Orioles minor league pitcher Dontrelle Willis has reportedly left the club's Triple-A affliate in Norfolk without the organization¿s permission after being placed on the minor league restricted list.

Mark Reynolds served as the Orioles' DH on Friday and will take balls at first base. But Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he's not moving the third baseman, who has struggled defensively.

Orioles left-hander Dontrelle Willis, who left Triple-A Norfolk's game Wednesday after nine pitches, has been placed on the disabled list with a left forearm strain.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter has no reservations about putting Mark Reynolds back at third base. The Orioles signed veteran righty Joel Pineiro to a minor league deal and

Lefty Dontrelle Willis, who signed a minor league deal with the Orioles late in the spring, left a game for Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday afternoon after throwing his ninth pitch in relief.

Orioles whittle down roster

Brad Bergesen among Orioles cuts Monday

Outfielder Jai Miller, who has been shelved for several days because of tendinitis in his right knee, may be able to play in Monday's night game against the Pirates.

Tolleson keeps patient approach in bid for roster spot

Orioles' bats come alive in 12-3 win over Nationals. Adam Jones and Matt Wieters both have big days competing to be the O's cleanup hitter.