It’s been a while since he was the All-Star player he was for ... Brandon Hyde on how the Orioles want to deploy him, whether that be at catcher, designated hitter or first base.

“I was very excited that Baltimore was interested in me, playing in the AL East throughout the year, they were a tough opponent all ... the DH spot. We’ll be able to give players off days ...

The team was swept by the Kansas City Royals in the opening round of the playoffs. Yet Jimenez didn’t factor into Baltimore’s postseason. The Orioles optioned the DH to Triple-A in September ...

The Baltimore Orioles have two key free agents this winter ... but it's time to just make him the full-time DH)," Schoenfield wrote. "Santander would fit in nicely in left and in the middle ...