Nate McLouth here, Josh Hamilton gone, still only December

The Orioles made the Nate McLouth signing official on Thursday and, technically, that counts as a fairly important move for the club this offseason.

Orioles officially announce Nate McLouth signing

The last time Orioles fans heard from Nate McLouth – just after a towering fly ball off his bat was lost, along with the Orioles' season, somewhere near the right-field foul pole at Yankee Stadium in Game 5 of the American League Division Series – the soon-to-be free agent outfielder said he wanted to remain in Baltimore.

Bobby Dickerson named Orioles third base coach

Orioles manager Buck Showalter was somewhat astonished by the interest his third base coach vacancy drew. Candidates constantly emerged to replace DeMarlo Hale, who was hired as Toronto's bench coach last month.

Initial take on Josh Hamilton to the Angels (and an Orioles wrinkle?)

The news broke this afternoon that the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a five-year, $125 million deal, pending a physical, with talented but troubled slugger Josh Hamilton.

Is Markakis or McLouth the answer atop the Orioles batting order?

The Orioles will likely officially announce they’ve resigned outfielder Nate McLouth to a one-year deal today, assuming everything goes well with his physical.

After receiving taste of big leagues, Orioles outfielder L.J. Hoes looking to make the most of spring

Orioles rookie outfielder L.J. Hoes earned a taste of the big leagues this past season, but the organization’s minor league player of the year faces a tough fight this spring to make the 25-man roster out of camp.

Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis feeling healthy, looking forward to building on 2012 success

Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis resumed normal offseason workouts a few weeks ago after recovering from surgery to repair a broken left thumb that cost him the last month of the regular season and the team’s first postseason in 15 years.

J.J. Hardy expresses disappointment about the Orioles' loss of Mark Reynolds

One of the common pregame sights in the Orioles home clubhouse last season was the card games that often gravitated toward the lockers of shortstop J.J. Hardy and first baseman Mark Reynolds.

James Shields deal the latest of many clever Rays trades

One of the teams the Orioles had to outlast to make the playoffs last season was the Tampa Bay Rays, and on Sunday night, the Rays made one of the biggest trades of the offseason.

Orioles FanFest tickets on sale now

Tickets for next month’s annual Orioles FanFest, which well be held Jan. 19 at the Baltimore Convention Center, went on sale today.

Assessing the Orioles' possibilities at first base

document.write (""); Dan Connolly: I had a few minutes to kill while I was in the Nashville airport Thursday before I boarded my plane to come back to Baltimore, leaving another MLB winter meetings behind. So I signed onto my Twitter account and announced that I'd be taking Orioles questions for a little bit. Within five minutes, I had about 60 questions sent to me. I answered a few of them before I had to get in line for the flight. As I headed to the line, I passed by Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette and told him I'd give him my phone so he could answer a bunch of the questions. He laughed and said it was great to see how much interest there was in the team. I'd say at least half of the Twitter questions I received Thursday had something to do with the Orioles' first base situation, whether it was inquiries about Chris Davis or Mark Reynolds or the club's potential trade or free agent targets. Now, with news Sunday night that Reynolds agreed to a one-year, $6 million deal (plus incentives based on plate appearances) with the Cleveland Indians, I figured this would be a good time to look at the Orioles' first base options, analyze several candidates and add any updates or thoughts I might have. The possibilities:

Former Oriole Mark Reynolds signs one-year deal with Indians

Mark Reynolds, who spent the past two seasons as a starting corner infielder with the Orioles, has agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth $6 million plus incentives with the Cleveland Indians, according to an industry source.

Focusing on Orioles infielder Ryan Flaherty

On Thursday, the Orioles officially completed the Winter Meetings by drafting left-hander T.J. McFarland from the Indians in the Rule 5 draft.

How would you grade the Orioles' offseason so far?

Sorry if it is chilly in the bar here this weekend. All the windows are open.

VIDEO: Eduardo Encina and Dan Connolly recap Day 4 of the winter meetings

Orioles announce season ticket prices will remain the same in 2013

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Orioles informed their season ticket holders Thursday by email that they will not be raising plan prices in 2013.

Duquette satisfied with Orioles' progress during winter meetings

The Orioles didn’t return to Baltimore from the winter meetings with the power bat they coveted, but club executive vice president Dan Duquette was satisfied with the team’s progress this week in Nashville, Tenn.

Baseball America editors talk about T.J. McFarland

I ran into Jim Callis and John Manuel, the editors of Baseball America, a few minutes ago.

Orioles select left-hander T.J. McFarland in Rule 5 draft

In their continual pursuit of unearthing undervalued commodities, the Orioles reached into the pool again Thursday during the annual Rule 5 draft, grabbing a potential candidate for the 2013 rotation.

VIDEO: Orioles busy on Day 3, re-sign Nate McLouth

Baltimore Sun writers Eduardo A. Encina and Dan Connolly recap Day 3 of the winter meetings in Nashville, where the Orioles addressed a top priority by re-signing Nate McLouth.

Orioles sign Conor Jackson to minor league deal with spring training invite

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Orioles added their latest reclamation project Wednesday, agreeing to terms with first baseman Conor Jackson on a minor league deal with an invitation to major league spring training, executive vice president Dan Duquette announced.

With addition of McLouth, Orioles closing door on adding any more outfielders, including Swisher

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- With their re-signing of outfielder Nate McLouth today, the Orioles are no longer interested in free-agent Nick Swisher.

Orioles currently not pursuing Justin Morneau or Kevin Youkilis

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- While first base remains a question mark for the Orioles, the team has not made pushes toward acquiring veterans Justin Morneau and Kevin Youkilis.

What the McLouth signing means for Reimold, possible other moves

Now that Nate McLouth has re-signed with the Orioles, agreeing to a one-year, $2 million deal with $500,000 additional available in bonuses based on plate appearances, what does it mean for the club this offseason and for the 2013 season?

Orioles agree with outfielder Nate McLouth on a one-year deal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Orioles and outfielder Nate McLouth, one of their key stretch run players from last year’s playoff season, agreed to a one-year deal Wednesday, essentially shutting the door on acquiring more major league outfielders, including free agent Nick Swisher.

Orioles have shown interest in Arizona outfielder Jason Kubel

In their attempt to find a power bat, the Orioles have shown interest in trading for Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jason Kubel.

Chat wrap: Winter meetings Q&A with Sun reporter Eduardo A. Encina from Wednesday

Live Orioles chat with Eduardo A. Encina

Some Nick Swisher thoughts and a primer for Day 3

I know a lot of you out there are not digesting the news of Nick Swisher as a potential Oriole particularly well.

VIDEO: On Day 2 of winter meetings, Orioles explore their outfield options, including Nick Swisher

Baltimore Sun Orioles beat writers Eduardo A. Encina and Dan Connolly wrap up Day 2 of the winter meetings from Nashville, where the Orioles have had discussions with a number of free-agent targets, including Nick Swisher and former O's Nate McLouth and Joe Saunders. The O's also continue to work the trade front and remain confident a move can be made before that return to Baltimore.

Orioles meet with Nick Swisher's representatives

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Orioles met with the representatives of free-agent outfielder/first baseman Nick Swisher tonight, an industry source has confirmed.