Quick Hits: Early O's News...

Well, as mentioned in yesterday’s O’s entry on the blog, Tom Treblehorn is trying to balance his work as the bench coach along with caring for his ailing while, who is trying to recover from a stroke. Peter Schmuck of the Baltimore Sun in his article, Optimism, Hope Fuel O's Coach Trebelhorn's Labor of Love looks at the struggle that the coach has been through.

The Baltimore Sun has a Q&A with Vice President of Baseball Operations, Jim Duquette.

The Orioles took on the Dodgers Saturday in Fort Lauderdale and lost 4-2 after several fatal errors by Tejada and Ramon Hernandez. Daniel Cabrera was ‘off’ yesterday and a tad inconsistent unlike many of the outings he’s had in the spring.

More on the Orioles vs. Dodgers game by Spencer Fordin.

In a split-squad game, the Orioles took on the Mets in Port St. Lucie and won 2-1. Aubrey Huff was ejected and he flipped his bat over his shoulder after he was called out on strikes. Hayden Penn started the game and while he had control issues (he gave up 4 walks), only one hit was allowed.

More on the Orioles vs. Mets game by Charlie Nobles.

Roch Kubatko updated his blog with the happenings from yesterday.

Jay Gibbons is not happy as the DH for the Orioles at all. Through a series of unfortunate incidents, injuries and his mother’s death, Jay lost the everyday right-field position to the emergence of Nick Markakis. I like Jay very much, and hope does not get traded, but right now there is a surplus of outfielders and first-base/DH types on the team.

As well, right now, I think the Orioles are taking a great approach with Jay. He’s a bat with still a lot of untapped potential, and it’s vital he stays healthy.

Versatile Freddie Bynum is struggling, and may or may not be on the squad next week. Jorge Arangure, Jr. of the Washington Post has more on Bynum’s struggles.