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| washingtonpost.com - Orioles
Despite being the can't-miss prospect whom scouts drool over, young Orioles catcher Matt Wieters just wants to blend into the clubhouse and do his job.
The Nationals are still alive in the Mark Teixeira sweepstakes though reports have the first baseman nearing a deal with the Boston Red Sox.
The Baltimore Orioles filled their hole at shortstop yesterday, agreeing to a two-year, $5 million contract with free agent César Izturis.
Boston offers Mark Teixeira the chance to win soon but it is 400 miles from home while the chances to be home in either Washington or Baltimore are miles away from contention.
The courting of Mark Teixeira shows no signs of concluding anytime soon, and the Nationals may have to decide whether to increase their offer to remain competitive.
The Orioles sign catcher José Reyes, last seen having a cup of coffee with the Chicago Cubs in 2006, to a minor league deal and add several others to the 40-man roster.
Aubrey Huff won his first Silver Slugger Award as the American League's top designated hitter, capping a bounce-back season for the Baltimore Orioles veteran.
Melvin Mora underwent shoulder surgery about a month after the season but the veteran third baseman should be ready by spring training.
Pitcher Adam Loewen, a former first-round pick trying to resurrect his career as a position player, surprises the Orioles on Friday by signing with the Blue Jays.
The Baltimore Orioles released former first-round draft pick Adam Loewen yesterday, though the club hopes to re-sign him to a minor league contract once he clears waivers.
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