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While the signings of players with major league experience to minor league contracts might not excite Oriole fans, it’s important for the team. Each spring training, the Orioles bring perhaps two dozen players who aren’t on the 40-man roster to the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota. Some are young players who don’t have the service time necessary to place them on the 40-man … [Read more...] about Orioles stocking up on players with major league experience for camp invites

Tomoyuki Sugano, the 35-year-old Japanese right-hander who signed with the Orioles on Monday, appeared on a video conference call on Thursday night, which was early Friday morning in Japan. Sugano, who signed a one-year, $13 million contract, had a 136-75 record with a 2.45 ERA in 12 seasons with the Yomiuri Giants. Shawn Novak, one of his agents, interpreted for him. Question: … [Read more...] about Japanese right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano explains his decision to join Orioles and what he expects

Question: Why wouldn’t the O’s grab both Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander since they could both be available on short-term deals at an affordable price?  It seems like a low-risk but possibly high-reward strategy. From: Glenn Fuller, Laurel, Maryland Answer: Glenn, I think it’s possible that they add either Scherzer or Verlander, but not both. Both haven’t been able to pitch … [Read more...] about Should Orioles sign Scherzer and Verlander? | MAILBAG

It’s been a busy offseason for the Orioles, and it’s not done. While the Orioles have added outfielder Tyler O’Neill, catcher Gary Sánchez and Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano, there’s still work to do. Let’s review what the Orioles have done, and what needs to be done. Since the disappointing end to the 2024 season — when the Orioles were swept out of the playoffs for the … [Read more...] about Orioles’ offseason has been busy, but more needs to get done

Question: With the signing of Tomoyuki Sugano, it seems that if you prefer a smaller market and get to pitch and learn from the Cy Young of Japan, the Orioles got a bit more enticing. Your thoughts? From: Michael Resnick  Answer: Michael, I’ve received lots of questions about the Sugano signing, and I’ll try to answer them briefly. Jay Lazrus and Brad Seeley also asked about … [Read more...] about Can Sugano’s addition help Orioles sign Sasaki? | MAILBAG