Orioles

• Weeks before the annual ritual of jogging down the orange carpet in front of a sellout crowd — before the loud ovation Nick Markakis received during his pre-game introduction — there was the isolation of those back fields in Sarasota.
(Baltimore Sun)
• BALTIMORE — Weeks before the annual ritual of jogging down the orange carpet in front of a sellout crowd — before the loud ovation Nick Markakis received during his pregame introduction — there was the isolation of those back fields in Sarasota, Fla.
(Washington Post)
• BALTIMORE - Jake Arrieta walked to the mound with one purpose: to let everyone know the Baltimore Orioles arent as bad as advertised.
(Minneapolis Star Tribune)
• BALTIMORE — The Minnesota Twins and Carl Pavano hoped this year would be different. The Twins and their veteran right-hander were counting on launching the season with a feel-good victory, one that just might spark the team to a solid April.
(Huffington Post)
• At least one fan in Baltimore would like to see Tim Tebow in the Orioles bullpen. This Tebow Orioles jersey was spotted at Camden Yards before Baltimore's opener against the Twins.
(Washington Post)
• BALTIMORE (AP) Twenty years ago, Cal Ripken Jr. had mixed emotions leading up to the inaugural opening day at Camden Yards. Like so many others, it didnt take long for Ripken become a fan of the new ballpark.
(Washington Post)
• Two teams who dont have a whole lot of expectations kick off their seasons this afternoon when the Minnesota Twins visit the Baltimore Orioles in the first of three games at Camden Yards.
(9News)
• SARASOTA, Fla.
(Baltimore Sun)
• Ian Kinsler said hes disappointed a contract extension with the Rangers hasnt been worked out to this point. Close enough to be disappointed that its not done, Kinsler said.
(Rotoworld.com)