Today's lineup vs. Pirates (updated)
Today's lineup vs. Pirates (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. - For the Orioles: J.J. Hardy SS Felix Pie RF Mark Reynolds 3B Vladimir Guerrero DH Adam Jones CF Nolan Reimold LF Brandon Snyder 1B Craig Tatum C Cesar Izturis 2B Brad Bergesen RHP Other pitchers on the trip include Ryan Drese, Koji Uehara, Kevin Gregg and Jeremy Accardo.
Mock and Wilkie look to make positive impressions
Mock and Wilkie look to make positive impressions
Byron Kerr
Nationals
Right-hander Garrett Mock is looking to rebound from neck surgery that derailed his 2010 season. Nationals pitching coach Steve McCatty said Mock has worked hard to get healthy and is ready to just put it on the field "Garrett and I have talked so much the last four years," McCatty said. "All I tell him is, 'Just sit back and let your ability speak for you.' He has tremendous stuff. We all try to get it to surface on the field. Sometimes you just have to get out of your own way, so to...
Updating Mahoney and more
Updating Mahoney and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. - First baseman Joe Mahoney received treatment after taking a foul ball off his right knee, and he'll be re-evaluated tomorrow morning before the club decides whether to send him to Bradenton for the exhibition opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Mahoney had a slight limp as he returned to his locker following his team's 7-4 intrasquad victory. "Missed the knee cap, though" Mahoney said, showing off the red mark on the inner part of his knee. "I'm just happy I didn't...
Mahoney limps off field (updated)
Mahoney limps off field (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. - First baseman Joe Mahoney fouled a ball off his right knee in the top of the sixth inning and limped to the clubhouse. Mahoney, named the organization's minor league Player of the Year in 2010, took a few steps up the first base line and bent at the waist. Head athletic trainer Richie Bancells and manager Buck Showalter came out of the dugout, and Showalter stopped the inning with two outs. Mahoney, who was facing left-hander Pedro Viola, grabbed his bag of bats and walked...
Jones also goes deep
Jones also goes deep
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. - Adam Jones is the latest Oriole to clear the 366-foot sign in left-center field, connecting off Rule 5 pick Adrian Rosario in the bottom of the fourth inning. Jones, Mark Reynolds and Randy Winn have homered today. Reynolds flied to the fence in his second at-bat before Jones stepped to the plate. Rosario knocked Cesar Izturis to the ground with an inside pitch in the third inning. He's allowed two runs, two hits and a walk in 1 2/3 innings. Josh Bell singled off Troy...
Reynolds clears bases with one swing (updated)
Reynolds clears bases with one swing (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. - Third baseman Mark Reynolds hit a grand slam off minor league pitcher Chorye Spoone in the bottom of the first inning of today's intrasquad game. Spoone walked the first two batters he faced and threw a wild pitch, and Vladimir Guerrero reached on an infield hit to load the bases after Luke Scott flied out. Shortstop Pedro Florimon ranged far to his right to rob Guerrero of an RBI. Reynolds launched a 1-2 pitch over the 366-foot sign in left-center field. Spoone threw 23...
A few pre-intrasquad notes
A few pre-intrasquad notes
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. - Derrek Lee looked impressive in the cage today during the club's first batting practice session inside Ed Smith Stadium. He won't play in the intrasquad game, but he took some of the most significant swings of the day. "He's getting a little more comfortable turning it loose," manager Buck Showalter said. Lee's surgically-repaired thumb doesn't restrict his throwing. He's been active in infield drills every morning. Vladimir Guerrero put on another show, launching...
Duchscherer says no discomfort throwing (updated)
Duchscherer says no discomfort throwing (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. - Justin Duchscherer says he threw from 90 feet today without any discomfort in his hip. He's taking medication to reduce the inflammation. Duchscherer won't make Wednesday's start in Clearwater, but at least he sounded encouraged. "We'll treat it symptomatically," he said. "Hopefully, it's just inflammation." Duchscherer will be re-evaluated tomorrow. He was told yesterday to rest for 48 hours. I'll pass along the adjusted rotation for the first week of exhibition...
Today's lineups
Today's lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. - We're only talking intrasquad here, but it's still a game and it still comes with lineups. Enjoy. Team 1: Matt Angle RF Randy Winn DH Felix Pie CF Nolan Reimold LF Josh Bell 3B Joe Mahoney 1B Ryan Adams 2B Craig Tatum C Pedro Florimon SS Chorye Spoone RHP Team 2: Cesar Izturis 2B Nick Markakis RF Luke Scott LF Vladimir Guerrero DH Mark Reynolds 3B Adam Jones CF J.J. Hardy SS Matt Wieters C Brandon Snyder 1B Chris Jakubauskas RHP Other pitchers scheduled to throw include...
Duchscherer: "I'm concerned"
Duchscherer: "I'm concerned"
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Justin Duchscherer will attempt to play catch today while dealing with soreness in his left hip that could prevent him from making Wednesday's exhibition start against the Phillies in Clearwater. Duchscherer has undergone three hip surgeries, the most recent on his left side on June 7. He skipped yesterday's workout and received treatment. "I feel OK," he said. "I threw my BP session the other day and it felt great. Came in, and the next couple days I've had just a little bit of...