2013 Baltimore Orioles Spring Training Preview

The Baltimore Orioles have been one of the most quiet teams during this years Free Agent period.  That could be something that could really hurt this team because I strongly believe that while this team was very good last year they still had areas in which they could improve the team.  They made some very minor moves including signing Jair Jurrjens, Manny Delcarmen, Joel Pineiro, Mark Hendrickson, Chris Dickerson and others.  There is still time for the Orioles to sign some Free agents (maybe Michael Bourn) but I really believe they should have made some more moves then they have so far.  We shall see how this season turns out for the Orioles and their fans.

MLB Important Dates 2013 Season

Now that the football season is over with, it is now time for the REAL America's Past time to begin.  Baseball season is just around the corner as Spring Training report dates are later this month.  This year however will be a little bit different because of the fact that during teams Spring Training their will also be the World Baseball Classic.  The World Baseball Classic will be broadcast on MLB Network.  Here are some other important dates to remember during this month as you get ready for Baseball Season and March Madness:

February 11th- Voluntary Spring Training report date for pitchers, catchers, and injured players

February 15th- Voluntary date which all non- World Baseball Classic players may be invited to Spring Training

February 20th- Mandatory report date which all non- World Baseball Classic players must report

March 31st- Opening Night- Texas Rangers @ Houston Astros 8pm. ET. ESPN

This should be a very interesting year for a lot of teams.  I strongly believe that the balance of power is starting to even out, and with the Astros making the move to the AL West all the divisions are now even.  Starting today I will give a Spring training preview for each Major League Baseball team, starting with the Baltimore Orioles in the AL East.