Braves reportedly outbid by Orioles for prized $18M veteran All-Star with major ties to franchise originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Baltimore Orioles were linked to Framber Valdez for a long time, but the franchise stayed away from signing the veteran.

Finally, it’s time to play ball. It might still be winter with freezing temperatures in Baltimore, but the Orioles are flocking south to sunny Sarasota, Florida, for spring training. Pitchers and catchers report Tuesday and take the field Wednesday for their first workout at the Ed Smith Stadium Complex.

The Orioles today announced that they have invited six former players and one former manager/coach to serve as guest coaches at major league Spring Training in Sarasota, Fla. The list includes ADAM JONES,

Tomoyuki Sugano has signed with the Colorado Rockies on a one-year contract.

Baltimore Orioles slugger Pete Alonso draws big crowds and signs autographs during early spring training in Sarasota, Florida.

The new player development complex at Ed Smith Stadium, featuring biomechanics labs, climate-controlled batting cages, and a player lounge.