"I talked to three doctors, and all of them said the same thing: `Go out and throw with it,' " Patton said. "A lot of guys pitch with shoulders the way mine is. I've only been playing catch for two weeks, but it hasn't affected me yet."
Patton said he won't throw as "heavy" as other Orioles pitchers will from the start of spring training, but he expects to be ready when the games begin.
Around the horn
Outfielder Chris Roberson, who was designated for assignment last week, cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk with an invitation to major league camp. ... The team agreed to one-year deals with pitcher Brian Burres and outfielder Adam Jones. ... Catcher Ryan Hubele, who was invited to camp as a nonroster player, has told team officials he will retire. ... Trembley said the club still needs to evaluate reliever Fernando Cabrera before knowing his availability. Cabrera had offseason surgery on his right elbow.
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