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The Orioles continued their spring training spending spree on Tuesday, agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with free-agent outfielder Nelson Cruz, according to an industry source. The deal, which is pending a physical, is worth $8 million with $750,000 in incentives.

The ink has only just dried on the Orioles' monumental four-year deal with starter Ubaldo Jimenez, but the club remains interested in acquiring at least one other big-ticket free agent.

The Orioles are more willing to pursue Kendrys Morales now that they have already surrendered a first-rounder.

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette will not rule out another free agent acquisition to upgrade the team's offensive lineup, though top remaining hitter Kendrys Morales would require the club to give up its third pick in the June draft.

SARASOTA, Fla. ¿ Even though the Orioles handed out a historic four-year, $48-million deal to right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez, the club believes it has gotten a deal given the money being handed out on the free-agent market.

Orioles pitchers and catchers aren't required to report until tomorrow, but several early arrivals worked out Wednesday morning at the club's spring training complex at Ed Smith Stadium.

The Orioles interest in Ervin Santana has increased as they still seek a starting pitcher.

The Orioles shouldn't buy a lower-tier starter; put that money into a top pitcher or Kendrys Morales

Even after a winning season in 2013, the club heads into Saturday's FanFest lacking much of the giddiness that permeated last year.

The Orioles said Carlos Diaz and Jomar Reyes were signed for a "substantial" amount.

The Orioles' offseason is waning and there are still some quality free agents available.

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 enter 2014 without making any major moves. What would you do?

Christmas may be over, but the Orioles still have plenty of items left on their offseason shopping list.

The Orioles didn't make offers to Nate McLouth or Scott Feldman. Is that a terrible thing?

While the Orioles' trade of closer Jim Johnson offered more questions than answers, Dan Duquette insisted Tuesday that the deal can't truly be evaluated for the next several weeks.

This year¿s Major League Baseball general managers and owners meetings open today in Orlando, Fla., where the industry comes together to discuss the game and set the foundation for the offseason and next month¿s MLB winter meetings, which are also in Orlando this year.

The Orioles haven't negotiated with any of their seven free agents yet as the exclusive signing period ended. But that's not too surprising.

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette was fairly adamant last offseason that he would not sign a free agent that would require his club to give up its first-round draft pick.

In their ongoing pursuit of adding a hitter to a potential postseason roster, the Orioles have claimed Seattle Mariners outfielder-first baseman Michael Morse off trade waivers -- which comes on the heels of the news that the Orioles also had claimed Minnesota Twins outfielder Josh Willingham.

Orioles claim Michael Morse on trade waivers after also claiming Josh Willingham.

Today is the nonwaiver trade deadline and Orioles are still looking for a bat and pitching help.

The Orioles are looking for a bat and a pitcher before Wednesday's trade deadline.

Orioles are considering veteran hitters, versatile relievers and possibly a starter before Wednesday's non-waiver trade deadline.

Orioles could use a DH and they are scouting the Twins and Mariners. They have contacted Twins about Morneau.

Adam Jones dropped another ball in center on Wednesday.

The Orioles have had interest in Juston Smoak since the 2008 draft, when the Orioles took Brian Matusz with the fourth pick in the first round and the Texas Rangers grabbed Smoak with the 11th selection.

The Orioles made the Nate McLouth signing official on Thursday and, technically, that counts as a fairly important move for the club this offseason.

The news broke this afternoon that the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a five-year, $125 million deal, pending a physical, with talented but troubled slugger Josh Hamilton.

As for right-hander Jake Arrieta, the Orioles came close to sending him down to Triple-A Norfolk, but the 26-year-old was jettisoned to the bullpen instead, and when holes in Baltimore¿s rotation opened, he slid back into the starting role.

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