• From 12 options to 9, Orioles' rotation competition taking shape with 10 spring training games remaining

    13 days ago - By Boston Herald

    Mike Baumann was the first. Who could be next?
    Baumann on Thursday became the first Orioles starting pitcher to get word from the coaching staff that he was being shifted to a bullpen role. With still nine starters vying to begin the season in the rotation, it's likely that others will be transitioned into relievers.
    What first needs to be settled, though, is who the club's five starters will be to open the campaign. While the five front-runners in February remain in prime position to claim those spots, there are still about two turns through the rotation left before spring training...
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