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Zach Britton can't control whether the Orioles add another starting pitcher to an already crowded rotation mix. All he can do is force his way into the discussion with a strong spring.

But on Friday, the Orioles announced that they were re-signing Casilla, whose $3-million option was declined in October, to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.

The Orioles hit a spring-high four homers off Pittsburgh Pirates pitching Friday afternoon in a 6-5 win at Ed Smith Stadium. It was the Orioles' sixth victory in seven Grapefruit League games this spring.