The Orioles are keeping busy as spring approaches. The latest on Yovani Gallardo is that the Orioles saw something in the MRI of his shoulder that needs additional testing. They could get those test results today. As for Dexter Fowler, he will take his physcial soon and hopefully join his new teammates in Sarasota ASAP.
Grading the Offseasons for All 30 Teams | FanGraphs Baseball
Fangraphs doesn't love the Orioles' offseason, and that's factoring in Fowler and Gallardo. Still, there are a few teams ranked higher than Baltimore despite getting noticeably worse this offseason (the Nationals come to mind).
School of Roch: Let's get physical with Orioles
Roch dives in the team's famous history with physicals. We all know the team turned out to be right about Grant Balfour and Tyler Colvin, but we may have forgotten that their concern about Nick Markakis' back looks pretty good right now too.
Schmuck: Whether Orioles can sign Manny Machado to long-term deal already worth watching - Baltimore Sun
It's hard to believe that Manny Machado will be starting his fifth season with the Orioles this year. It still feels like he's kind of new.
Trading Machado Could Soon Be A Reality for Orioles - Today's Knuckleball
I don't know why people are even talking about this. Maybe they want me to be sad.
10 stats to remember for the upcoming season | USA Today
This guy thinks Jonathan Schoop coud be good for your fantasy team. Hopefully he will also be good for your real team.
The MASN Case: Will The Case Go Back To The RSDC? | Camden Depot
Lots of speculation about the MASN dispute, if you're into that sort of thing.
Breaking Down Kevin Gausman | Baltimore Sports and Life
The improvement of Kevin Gausman could be a major key to the Orioles contending this season.
Is today your birthday? Happy birthday! Your have three birthday Orioles birthday buddies, including the coolest man to ever don the orange and black, Mr. Eddie Murray. The Hall of Famer is celebrating his 60th birthday today. Also born on this day are Chris "Chicken Parm" Parmelee, who is 28 years old, and Gustavo Molina, who turns 34. Molina was a catcher for the Orioles in 2007, but he's not one of the Catching Molinas.
That's it, folks. Have a great Wednesday.