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As James noted in a earlier post, pitcher Brad Bergesen "tweaked his shoulder", while filming a commercial in December. That's not good. According to the Baltimore Sun, Bergesen will not be able to take part in Spring Training activities for at least ten days. Apparently, he went all out in the spot (I guess for realism), and hurt himself.

It looks like he's taking part in a throwing program; however, the injury will set him back a little when everything starts down in Florida. Roch was able to get a few more words from Brad yesterday about the situation.

Let's just hope the minor injury that Bergesen got during his commercial shoot/taping doesn't turn out to be anything more, such as an injury to his labrum, etc.

Drew Forrester of WNST raises some very salient points when it comes to the Bergesen injury.

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The Orioles and Jeremy Guthrie came to terms on a contract for 2010 and avoided arbitration. Both sides agreed to a one year, three million dollar deal. Roch has some more words from Guthrie.

I thought the figure was fair, considering what Guthrie did in 2007 and 2008. He's been a good representative for the organization and avoiding a hearing was definitely good for all sides involved.

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A little late on this mention, but let's say our prayers for the family of Orioles traveling secretary Phil Itzoe who passed away this week. While snowed in this week, I heard a little of what was said about Mr. Itzoe plus all he did for the organization behind the scenes as a traveling secretary (for 42 years) and he was certainly beloved by all.

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