Vero Beach May House New Team After Dodgers Depart Jan 11, 2008
Their lease at Fort Lauderdale Stadium runs through this year and they have an option for 2009. No agreement can become official until the Dodgers know whether they can move into their new spring training home being built in Glendale, Ariz. (NBC4.tv, CA)
O's release Spring Training schedule Dec 12, 2007
A shot against the defending champions is one of 15 exhibition games the Orioles will host at Fort Lauderdale Stadium this spring, in the Spring Training schedule the team released Tuesday ... Tickets will also be available in person at Fort Lauderdale Stadium, by phone or by fax. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Whatever his age, Scooter was Scooter Aug 19, 2007
One day, he stood at the net as players bunted in the batting cage at Fort Lauderdale Stadium. He knew better, but he absentmindedly held on to the net. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kiner one of the finest gentlemen in the game Jul 16, 2007
Fort Lauderdale Stadium, as it was called then -- after the Yankees had abandoned it, had been semi-abandoned by the public too. It was the third inning of a mid-March Mets-Orioles game, and, as they say, good seats still were available. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Cust finds place with A's May 20, 2007
With the Orioles, Cust would take BP on one of the back fields at Fort Lauderdale Stadium and launch balls over the palm trees and onto the grounds of the executive airport. "He had this tremendous power," Flanagan said. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Marlins' Nolasco goes to disabled list Apr 10, 2007
While Vanden Hurk wasn't in Major League Spring Training camp with the Marlins, he did appear in a four-inning outing against the Orioles at Fort Lauderdale Stadium. Vanden Hurk's father runs a baseball academy in the Netherlands, and he grew up playing ball often in chilly conditions. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Bedard hit hard, but club not concerned Mar 29, 2007
Five days before he opposes Minnesota Twins ace Johan Santana on Opening Day, Bedard allowed eight hits and three runs in four innings of the Orioles' 5-1 loss to the Cardinals in the Grapefruit League finale at Fort Lauderdale Stadium ... Site: Fort Lauderdale Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Starter Wright having trouble with control Mar 26, 2007
New pitcher Tracey not likely to make Opening Day roster By Roch Kubatko sun reporter Originally published March 26, 2007 JUPITER, FLA. // Asked what he took out of yesterday's start, Orioles pitcher Jaret Wright noted the good and the bad. Throwing more than 70 pitches in four innings didn't go on the positive side of the ledger. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Notes: Penn's camp ends with option to Norfolk Mar 26, 2007
Tracey impresses Perlozzo: Right-hander Sean Tracey threw a 10-minute side session on Sunday at Fort Lauderdale Stadium, and Perlozzo liked what he saw. "He's got a good power arm," Perlozzo said. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Bynum's push for roster spot hitting a snag Mar 25, 2007
Utility player is batting just. 152; Perlozzo cites matchups vs. lefties By Roch Kubatko sun Reporter Originally published March 25, 2007 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. // If the Orioles go with a four-man bench this season, they must decide which player will fill the last spot, a competition that has no clear-cut favorite. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Notes: Perlozzo not too worried yet Mar 22, 2007
Most of the team's early games were at home, and Fort Lauderdale Stadium has been a pitchers' park this spring. In fact, when asked about one of his players, Perlozzo cited the park's conditions. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Reliever Shuey pushing on despite injury Mar 21, 2007
Ankle is progressing, he says; Benson's surgery goes well By Roch Kubatko and Jeff Zrebiec Sun Reporters Originally published March 21, 2007 PORT ST. LUCIE, FLA. // Though conceding that he probably has no shot at making the team out of spring training, Orioles reliever Paul Shuey will keep pitching in 2007 for as long as his body allows. Shuey, who sprained the plantaris tendon in his right ankle while attempting to cover home plate during a March 9 game in Fort Lauderdale, continues to throw... (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Great ballplayers have staying power Mar 21, 2007
"I think that picture was taken at Fort Lauderdale Stadium. I was catching bullpens. Isn't that funny? That was probably a spring training game. I think I was around 23. "For some reason when I was younger, I put all this pressure on myself. I don't know why, but there was this one turning point when I was in (Class) A ball when I said, 'You know, I'm just going to have fun, enjoy the game and not take myself so seriously. (AZCentral -- Sports)
'Pen points way Mar 20, 2007
Pen points way - baltimoresun. Orioles Spring Ratings. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Angelos can only blame himself (Dick Heller) Mar 20, 2007
Being no slouch as a barrister himself, Angelos was totally upbeat when he met with reporters Sunday during his first appearance at Fort Lauderdale Stadium in three years. He also slipped pointed questions with the skill of a good boxer trying to stay upright against, say, Joe Louis. (Washington Times, DC)
Braves hold out C. Jones a 3rd time Mar 19, 2007
Sore muscle in side considered minor From wire reports Originally published March 19, 2007 Chipper Jones was held out of the Atlanta Braves' lineup for the third straight game yesterday with a sore muscle on his right side, but he doesn't think the injury is serious. "It's just a tweak," Jones said through team spokesman Brad Hainje. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Twins' Posnon putting past behind him Mar 17, 2007
-- Clad in his grey baseball pants, a red Twins T-shirt and slide-on sandals, Sidney Ponson stood by the fence that enters Fort Lauderdale Stadium nearly three hours before game time Friday and chatted with a few park employees. It was a very familiar place that Ponson returned to Friday as he continued his push to earn a spot in the Twins rotation. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Notes: Benson opts for surgery Mar 16, 2007
That's why Benson saw three doctors before he reported to Fort Lauderdale Stadium last month with the rest of his teammates. He was concerned about his shoulder and uncertain whether it would hold up to the rigors of the season. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Roberts extension latest of O's long-term lockups Mar 15, 2007
Commitment to keeping core players has emerged under Duquette sun Reporter Originally published March 15, 2007 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. was having dinner with his parents Tuesday night when the rhythmic buzzing of his phone got his attention. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Cabrera struggles as O's fall to Marlins Mar 15, 2007
Up next: In the second day of the home-and-home series, the Marlins travel to Fort Lauderdale Stadium to take on the Orioles on Wednesday afternoon at 1:05 00004000 ET. Scott Olsen (0-3, 5. 87 ERA) makes his fourth start for Florida. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Roberts, O's agree on deal Mar 14, 2007
With neither side wanting the negotiations to stretch out close to the start of the regular season, talks accelerated March 5, when Roberts' agent, Mark Pieper, came to Fort Lauderdale Stadium to meet with executive vice president Mike Flanagan and vice president Jim Duquette ... Site: Fort Lauderdale Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
On most days, Perlozzo wants Payton in left Mar 14, 2007
Around the horn Scheduled to start yesterday, Gibbons was scratched from the lineup and stayed at Fort Lauderdale Stadium to get treatment for an abdominal strain ... Site: Fort Lauderdale Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Notes: Cabrera adjusting to elbow pad Mar 14, 2007
Wednesday's game at Fort Lauderdale Stadium will be broadcasted on flagship radio station 560 WQAM. ... Up next: The home-and-home series with the Orioles resumes on Wednesday, this time with the Marlins traveling to Fort Lauderdale Stadium for a 1:05 p.m. ET contest. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Overcoming hype, O's top Matsuzaka, Red Sox Mar 12, 2007
Knott, Dubois homer off Japanese sensation in 5-3 win By Roch Kubatko sun Reporter Originally published March 12, 2007 FORT MYERS, FLA. // stumbled across home plate, stood in the opposite side of the batter's box and collected his thoughts, rather than a hit. took two bad swings and flung his bat and helmet toward the visiting dugout. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Marlins notes: Willingham comfy at cleanup Mar 11, 2007
Garcia resting: Bothered by some elbow inflammation, right-hander Jose Garcia has not seen action since tossing two shutout innings on March 2 at Fort Lauderdale Stadium. Then facing the Orioles, Garcia's fastball ranged from 84-87 mph. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Signed and sealed, Mora wants to deliver Mar 9, 2007
Contract angst in past, he seeks to rebound - and win sun Reporter Originally published March 9, 2007 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. // The only tolerable part was watching his Venezuelan countrymen, guys whom Orioles third baseman refers to as his brothers. For that reason only, Mora picked up the remote in his Fallston home and turned on the playoffs, no matter how painful it was. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Notes: Cabrera showing his dominant side Mar 9, 2007
Coming up: The Orioles head home to Fort Lauderdale Stadium on Friday for a 1:05 p.m. ET game against the Nationals. Baltimore's Jaret Wright, who threw one inning in his spring debut, will be making his second exhibition start. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
S. Florida dangerous for turtles of any kind Mar 8, 2007
Site: Fort Lauderdale Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. O's Q Jeff Zrebiec Ask Sun reporter Jeff Zrebiec a question about the Orioles. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Strive to be No. 25 Mar 7, 2007
Six players contend for final roster spot, including Fahey By Roch Kubatko sun Reporter Originally published March 7, 2007 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. // The last spot on the Orioles' roster is being fought over like the last crumb tossed in the middle of a starving group of men. Maybe the fastest gets to it first. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Notes: Lefty Loewen feeling more accepted Mar 6, 2007
He used a different grip on his curveball in pitching two scoreless innings Monday as the Orioles defeated the Marlins, 5-3, at Fort Lauderdale Stadium ... Some of the crowd of 8,067 at Fort Lauderdale Stadium -- just 273 short of a sellout -- complained about it. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Nolasco scratched due to back spasms Mar 6, 2007
-- As a precaution, Marlins right-hander Ricky Nolasco was scratched from a Grapefruit League start on Monday against the Orioles at Fort Lauderdale Stadium. Nolasco is resting back spasms that first bothered him last Friday. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Wright quickly gets up to speed in spring debut Mar 5, 2007
In his Orioles debut, Wright, the 31-year-old right-hander the club acquired from the New York Yankees this offseason to add experience to the rotation, started and pitched one scoreless inning, allowing one hit and one walk in the Orioles' 6-3 victory over the New York Mets yesterday at Fort Lauderdale Stadium ... Site: Fort Lauderdale Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Maine impresses as Mets fall to O's Mar 5, 2007
Up next: The Orioles will face the Marlins on Monday at Fort Lauderdale Stadium at 1:05 p.m. ET, and Adam Loewen will be matched up against Florida's Chris George. The Mets will return home to Port St. Lucie, where southpaw Oliver Perez will be matched up against Cleveland's Jake Westbrook at 1:10 p.m.. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Notes: Wright's debut a workout Mar 5, 2007
The Official Site of The Baltimore Orioles: News: Baltimore Orioles News. Jaret Wright walked the leadoff hitter and survived an error later in the opening frame. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Notes: Messenger hoping to close in on job Mar 5, 2007
The Official Site of The Florida Marlins: News: Florida Marlins News. 03/04/2007 6:50 PM ET Notes: Messenger up for closer role Big righty is 2-7 with a 5. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Cards come up big vs. Fish Mar 5, 2007
Up next: On Monday, the Marlins take on the Orioles at Fort Lauderdale Stadium at 1:05 p.m. ET. Ricky Nolasco makes his second appearance and first start of the spring. Lefty Adam Loewen starts for Baltimore. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
O's Perlozzo adjusts his stance Mar 4, 2007
It was a warm day at Fort Lauderdale Stadium and the monotony of another spring training fielding drill was testing the players' focus and challenging the manager's patience ... Site: Fort Lauderdale Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Notes: Millar trying to find his groove Mar 4, 2007
"Right now, everything looks fast. Always, in the first week, the pitchers are ahead -- at least for me, personally," he said Saturday at Fort Lauderdale Stadium. "We faced live pitchers twice, so the last time you've seen live pitching in the box was October. If I had winter ball in Beaumont, Texas, I'd have been playing winter ball, too.". (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Orioles notes: Trachsel pleased so far Mar 2, 2007
The Official Site of The Baltimore Orioles: News: Baltimore Orioles News. 03/01/2007 4:24 PM ET Notes: Trachsel pleased early on Starter considers first outing a success, regardless of results By Spencer Fordin / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Notes: Borchard's football helps his baseball Mar 2, 2007
The Official Site of The Florida Marlins: News: Florida Marlins News. 03/01/2007 6:47 PM ET Notes: Borchard leans on football Marlins outfielder uses gridiron experience on the diamond By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Orioles' fans come out swingin' Mar 1, 2007
Baseball fans came to Fort Lauderdale Stadium on Wednesday to watch the Baltimore Orioles practice during spring training ... J. ALBERT DIAZ / MIAMI HERALD STAFF NICE CATCH: Garrett Austin, 4, and mom Georgia show their delight after a Baltimore Orioles' player gives them a ball during spring training Wednesday at Fort Lauderdale Stadium ... Armed with his glove and dressed in the team's cap and an orange Orioles shirt, Ray eagerly awaited a glimpse Wednesday of his favorite players at Fort... (The Miami Herald)
Coaches translate to comfort Feb 28, 2007
Additions of Samuel, Mejias benefit O's Spanish-speaking players Sun reporter Originally published February 28, 2007 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. // On a recent afternoon at Fort Lauderdale Stadium, Orioles shortstop approached his new infield and third base coach, Juan Samuel, and told him about their chance meeting more than 20 years ago ... Site: Fort Lauderdale Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Notes: Benson hoping to avoid surgery Feb 28, 2007
Kris Benson works out during a Spring Training session at Fort Lauderdale Stadium. (Rick Bowmer/AP). (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Orioles notes: Walker back at practice Feb 27, 2007
" Dog days: Most of Baltimore's front-line players spent the day on the back fields, leaving the grounds of Fort Lauderdale Stadium to some younger prospects and reserves. "There's some good looking kids over here," manager Sam Perlozzo said. "They had the dirty duty of facing the five live throwers. We got the regulars a little break off that and got their hands a little bit more rested. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Orioles notes: Getting down to business Feb 27, 2007
Everyone -- from the team's starters to the non-roster players seeking a spot -- sat through a morning meeting in the clubhouse and a long practice at Fort Lauderdale Stadium ... Baltimore ran several rounds of infield and batting practice, and some of the team's top pitchers threw from the game-mound at Fort Lauderdale Stadium. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
O's notes: Roberts ready for injury-free '07 Feb 27, 2007
" Long-range tryout: The Orioles worked out Kazuaki Minami on Monday, giving the 25-year-old a chance to throw in front of pitching coach Leo Mazzone and most of the team's front office. Minami, who pitched two innings for the Yomiuri Giants in 2004, threw for about 10 minutes on the side mound at Fort Lauderdale Stadium. "It looks like he had a pretty decent arm," Perlozzo said. "He had an assortment of pitches. I thought his slider was his best pitch. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Notes: Perlozzo names starting rotation Feb 27, 2007
Perlozzo tabbed Steve Trachsel for Thursday's exhibition opener against Florida, and Erik Bedard for Friday's home opener at Fort Lauderdale Stadium ... If he stays on turn, the southpaw will throw four of his six exhibition games at Fort Lauderdale Stadium. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
O's notes: Birkins looks to repeat '06 success Feb 27, 2007
The Official Site of The Baltimore Orioles: News: Baltimore Orioles News. 02/22/2007 4:05 PM ET Notes: Birkins looks for success in '07 Lefty reliever went 5-2 with a 4. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Olson climbing his way toward Majors Feb 27, 2007
" Olson, who ran cross-country and played soccer in high school, doesn't seem to be in a rush. He understands his place in the organization and seems to be enjoying every moment of his first spring at Fort Lauderdale Stadium. For now, he's just working on blending in with his teammates and learning what he has to do to j 00002ED2 oin them. "You definitely respect where they've been and what they've done, but at the same time, you have to remember where you came from and all the hard work you've... (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Fish notes: Spring rotation coming into focus Feb 27, 2007
Dontrelle Willis is scheduled to make his first Spring Training appearance on Friday against the Orioles at Fort Lauderdale Stadium. Going with Willis on Friday puts the D-Train in line to start on Opening Day at Washington on April 2. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Fish notes: Mitre working his way back Feb 27, 2007
The Official Site of The Florida Marlins: News: Florida Marlins News. 02/25/2007 7:50 PM ET Notes: Mitre working his way back Righty coming off disappointing 2006 due to shoulder injury By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
On farm, O's batting crop lean Feb 24, 2007
If you are looking for an impact position prospect, a player who is close to arriving in the majors and becoming a fixture in the Orioles' lineup for years to come, there is none to be found around the grounds of Fort Lauderdale Stadium this spring ... Site: Fort Lauderdale Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Ray content to share spotlight in bullpen Feb 22, 2007
Not only has Tejada been one of the first position players to report to Fort Lauderdale Stadium the past two mornings and the most vocal player during drills and batting practice, but he also has been the last one to leave the field ... Site: Fort Lauderdale Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Orange outfit stands out, but not as part of O's uniform Feb 22, 2007
Originally published February 22, 2007 The most exciting thing to happen around Fort Lauderdale Stadium yesterday was the fugitive hunt outside the complex ... Site: Fort Lauderdale Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Grapefruit news: Oswalt now the 'old guy' with Astros Feb 19, 2007
" "I'm actually kind of excited to see how things play out," said Gibbons, who reported to Fort Lauderdale Stadium a day earlier than required. "I'm just looking forward to being in the lineup. We'll see where it's going to be. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Sharp curve for Trachsel Feb 16, 2007
Set to sit out spring training, he's thrust into O's picture By Roch Kubatko and Jeff Zrebiec Sun Reporters Originally published February 16, 2007 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Rather than sit around his house and watch television footage of pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training, Steve Trachsel decided to start making some weekend plans that didn't include baseball. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
New year, new hope for Orioles' Penn Feb 16, 2007
Site: Fort Lauderdale Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. In Depth. (SunSpot.net)
O's, Bedard prepare for sales pitch Feb 15, 2007
When Orioles starter arrived at Fort Lauderdale Stadium yesterday on the day pitchers and catchers were scheduled to report, he playfully sighed at a small group of reporters standing not far from his locker ... Site: Fort Lauderdale Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Brandt: Super Bowl memorable Feb 8, 2007
We stayed at the Pier 66 Hotel in South Florida and practiced at Fort Lauderdale Stadium, which is where the New York Yankees used to have spring training -- and it was very small. There was no "media day" -- we had reporters showing up in the afternoon and they would conduct interviews anywhere that was convenient -- in coaches' hotel rooms, around the pool. (NFL.com)
O's sign reliever Shuey to minor league deal Feb 3, 2007
That day, the Orioles also will play their final spring training home game at Fort Lauderdale Stadium against the St. Louis Cardinals. Jeff Zrebiec Advertisement. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Batter up for spring scene Jan 17, 2007
Home stadium: Fort Lauderdale Stadium, 1301 NW 55th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Directions: From north or south Take I-95 to Commercial Boulevard west. (USA Today -- Sports)
Newest Oriole Huff happy to be here Jan 4, 2007
Acquisition is likely clubs last major offseason move By Jeff Zrebiec Sun Reporter Originally published January 3, 2007, 6:41 PM EST When Aubrey Huff passed his physical Wednesday, finalized a three-year, $20 million deal and was introduced as the newest Oriole, it likely represented the last major move for the club in a busy offseason. The Orioles signed nine free agents, including two of their own, and made two trades. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
O's Fla. project gets state funds Jan 3, 2007
$15 million grant over 30 years will help with Fort Lauderdale stadium overhaul By Sarah Talalay Originally published January 3, 2007 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The state of Florida has agreed to grant Fort Lauderdale $15 million over 30 years to help the Orioles overhaul Fort Lauderdale Stadium for spring training, the Florida Sports Foundation announced yesterday ... The 45-year-old, 8,340-seat Fort Lauderdale Stadium is to be stripped to its steel structure and upgraded with 7,000 fixed seats and... (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
