Steve Davis: Jimenez Improves O's Grade For Me
Prior to this, I thought the off-season was a disaster, an F. They needed to upgrade the rotation, get a DH, fill holes and hopefully upgrade LF and 2B, plus try top extend Davis and/or Wieters.
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Prior to this, I thought the off-season was a disaster, an F. They needed to upgrade the rotation, get a DH, fill holes and hopefully upgrade LF and 2B, plus try top extend Davis and/or Wieters.
Buck Showalter joined Ed & Steve to talk about the signing of new starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez.
Jimenez is only 30, so he is in the prime of his career. He was one of the more sought-after free-agent starting pitchers on the market and Baltimore got him at a reasonable price.
A person familiar with the situation says free-agent pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez and the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a contract, pending a physical.
Orioles agree with Ubaldo Jimenez; reports indicate that the deal is for four years and $50 million.
The Baltimore Orioles have signed South Korean right-hander Suk-min Yoon to a three-year contract.
Brian Roberts remembered back a decade ago, when he was standing on second base and Derek Jeter approached.
Manny Machado reported to the Baltimore Orioles' spring training camp Sunday and got right to work. Still, he's not making any promises about being ready for opening day.
In 2013, Chris Tillman finally fulfilled the promise the Baltimore Orioles believed he had. Tillman rewarded the Orioles' patience by winning 16 games and becoming an All-Star.
Baltimore Orioles pitchers and catchers took the field late Friday morning, and even though it's something Buck Showalter has been through countless times before, every year it's special for him.
Tommy Hunter has a strong arm, a wicked fastball and knows what it's like to pitch with a one-run lead in the ninth inning.
The biggest question heading into camp is who will handle the job of closer, an opening created by Executive Vice President Dan Duquette's decision to trade Jim Johnson to Oakland rather than pay the right-hander top dollar as the reigning AL saves leader.
Orioles expect to sign right-hand pitcher for a surprisingly low price. Why would he come over for less than $2 M a year?
Derek Jeter announced today that 2014 will be his final MLB season.
