Orioles a step closer to choosing a venue for Spring Training (UPDATED)

by zknower on May 19, 2009 4:27 PM EDT

Last night, the city of Sarasota voted to back Sarasota county's attempt to lure the Birds back to Ed Smith stadium, where they played from 1989-1991. The stadium was most recently the ST home of the Cincinnati Reds, but the Reds will be in joining the Cactus League in 2010, playing in Goodyear,...