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Tsuyoshi Wada Misses Bullpen Session

Orioles pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada has been held out of his scheduled bullpen session because of discomfort in his left elbow.

Wada was sent for an X-ray and manager Buck Showalter said there was nothing unusual about the results.

The pitcher signed a two-year, $8.14 million contract last December.

Via Associated Press


Official: No Truth To Rumors Of Angelos Selling Orioles

An Orioles official said there is "absolutely no truth" to recent rumors that owner Peter Angelos is shopping the club.

Eric Bickel, a radio host on 106.7 The Fan in Washington, said earlier this week that he had heard Angelos was quietly discussing a sale of the Orioles.

Rumors that Angelos is considering a sale have become annual with fans desperate to see the Orioles end their streak of 14-straight losing seasons.

Via Baltimore Sun


Orioles, Adam Jones Reach $6.15M Deal

The Orioles have avoided arbitration with Adam Jones by agreeing to a one-year, $6.15 million contract.

Jones made $3.25 million last season, when he hit .280 and set career highs in games (151), doubles (26), homers (25) and RBIs (83).

The center fielder was seeking $7.4 million and Baltimore was offering $5 million.

Via Associated Press


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