How the Nelson Cruz Signing Might Help Shape the Bench

The acquisition of Nelson Cruz – when/if it becomes official today – will impact the chances some other players have t fmake the club out of spring training.  The players this signing impacts and the nature of that impact might be a little different than it would appear at first glance.

How good is Ubaldo Jimenez?

Is Ubaldo Jimenez a pitcher with a pair of great 15-game stretches over a 7+ season career or a pitcher who has largely been above average (sometimes well above average) with one and a half seasons of poor performance that is (hopefully) in the rear view mirror?  Matt Snyder of CBS Sports argues the former and I tell you why that is largely inaccurate after the jump.

[Video] 2014 Orioles FanFest

Inside are several clips from the forums that took place at the 2014 Orioles FanFest today at the Baltimore Convention Center.  Amongst the topics discussed were the organization's pitching prospects, their plan for free agency the rest of the off-season, memorable moments from the past two seasons, the need to improve team OBP, and possible extension candidates on the club.