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One of the four players the Orioles acquired from the Dodgers in the Manny Machado trade, Double-A Bowie right-hander Dean Kremer has opened eyes over the past month.

Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop "200 percent" ready for season after returning from WBC

The Orioles had 26 hits, tying the franchise record set in 1980 against the California Angels. Sunday¿s offensive display including a season-high 10 hits and nine runs in the fifth inning alone.

The Orioles roster is close enough to being set that potential free agents may look for opportunity elsewhere.

Chris Davis hit three homers, including back-to-back shots with left fielder Nelson Cruz in a four-run fifth, as the Orioles bashed the Pittsburgh Pirates, 9-2, in their first game at PNC Park since 2011.

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado received a standing ovation upon his season debut Thursday night at Camden Yards, but it was the team¿s veteran stars who brought them back.

The Orioles' shopping list hasn't changed much in recent weeks, and executive vice president Dan Duquette said Friday that the priority remains pitching.

The Orioles still have adding another hitter on their wish list, and they have discussed acquiring first baseman Ike Davis from the New York Mets, according to an industry source. Those talks apparently hit a roadblock when the Mets were asking for left-handed pitching prospect Eduardo Rodriguez.

Jake Arrieta has wanted to be ¿the guy¿ for the Orioles. He loved getting the ball on Opening Day. He loves competing. And he was crestfallen when he was taken out of the rotation because of ineffectiveness earlier this month.

On Monday, Dickey, arguably the most difficult pitcher to hit in the big-leagues right now, made that advice come back to haunt Showalter in a 5-0 New York Mets win.