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By Dan Connolly | June 6, 2012
The Orioles have reinstated pitcher Zach Britton from the 60-day disabled list and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. Britton has been on the disabled list since March with a shoulder impingement. He now will be reinstated to the 40-man roster. To make room for Britton, right-hander Stu Pomeranz was placed on the 60-day disabled list due to an oblique tear. Britton made one of three rehab starts with Norfolk, allowing seven hits and four earned runs in six innings. Britton being optioned means he can't come to majors for 10 days unless there is an injury.
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By Dan Connolly, The Baltimore Sun | July 21, 2010
It had been so long since reliever Michael Gonzalez had been at Camden Yards that when he attempted to walk to the dugout from the clubhouse Wednesday morning, he took a wrong turn and had to be redirected by one of his teammates. Laughing and shaking his head, Gonzalez strolled out to the dugout in what the Orioles and their fans hope is the last time the left-hander looks lost at the ballpark this season. Gonzalez, who signed a two-year, $12 million deal this offseason to be the club's closer, pitched in just three games, blowing two saves and posting a 18.00 ERA before hitting the disabled list with a strained shoulder.
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By Jeff Zrebiec and Jeff Zrebiec,jeff.zrebiec@baltsun.com | September 10, 2009
BOSTON - - Adam Jones' breakthrough season officially ended Wednesday when the Orioles transferred the center fielder to the 60-day disabled list to open a spot on their 40-man roster for left-handed reliever Sean Henn, who was acquired from the Minnesota Twins. Jones severely sprained his left ankle Sept. 1 against the New York Yankees, when he landed awkwardly on first base. "I'm never OK with going on the DL, but there's four weeks left in the season and I don't think I'm going to be ready in four weeks," Jones said in a phone interview with The Baltimore Sun. "There's nothing I can do but respect the decision.
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By From Sun news services | September 13, 2008
Boston Red Sox right fielder J.D. Drew is not giving up on a return this season, despite a back injury that has sidelined him since last month. "I'm confident, but I can't predict what's going to happen," Drew said. "I know what's going on. I've got a herniated disc that isn't any fun. We've got some capable players that can fill in and do a good job. "My thing is not to go out there and be a hero and be stupid and really hurt pitching staffs by not tracking fly balls the way I'm capable of and hurt the team by not being able to swing the bat effectively," he said.
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April 13, 2008
Baseball ASTROS -- Purchased contract of former Orioles IF David Newhan from Triple-A Round Rock. GIANTS -- Recalled OF John Bowker from Triple-A Fresno. Optioned OF Clay Timpner to Fresno. RANGERS -- Placed P Eddie Guardado on 15-day DL, retroactive to April 5. Activated P Luis Mendoza from 15-day DL. RAYS -- Transferred P Chad Orvella from 15-day to 60-day DL. Hockey OILERS -- Signed F Robert Nilsson to three-year contract
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October 16, 2007
Moves Baseball ASTROS -- Sent P Stephen Randolph and IF Cody Ransom outright to Triple-A Round Rock. CARDINALS -- Agreed to two-year contract with P Joel Pineiro. NATIONALS -- Announced that former Orioles IF Tony Batista, OF Brandon Watson, P Mike Bacsik, P Chris Booker and former Orioles P Winston Abreu chose minor league free agency. PIRATES -- Claimed OF Kevin Thompson off waivers from Athletics. Designated IF-OF Matt Kata for assignment. RANGERS -- Activated P Akinori Otsuka, P Josh Rupe and SS Joaquin Arias from 60-day DL. Activated P Willie Eyre from 60-day DL and agreed with him on minor league contract.