Spring Minor League Minicamp

Written by Tony Pente

According to The sun, the Orioles will hold a spring minor league mini-camp in Sarasota which starts about two-three weeks before their regular spring training. Here's the roster of players with some notes from me on some players:

Age Pitchers (13)
21 Berry, Tim LHP
26 Boleska, Tim RHP
21 Bridwell, Parker RHP
20 Davies, Zach RHP
28 Delaney, Rob RHP
25 Gurka, Jason LHP
22 Jones, Devin RHP
21 Kline, Branden RHP
24 Petersime, Zach RHP
25 Petrini, Chris LHP
21 Taylor, Matt LHP
23 Wilson, Tyler RHP
27 Zinicola, Zech RHP 

Tony's Take: I'm a bit surprised Michael Wright is not on here unless he's going to get a major league spring training invite. It also appears there may be some VISA issues in getting foreign players into Florida earlier as Eduardo Rodriguez is missing. Oliver Drake and Bobby Bundy were not invited which could also suggest there are still some injury concerns. The Orioles may not want to get Josh Hader started too early because he was the only other high level prospect not invited who most likely will not be in major league camp.

Catchers (5)
26 Chavez, Zane* CA
26 Joseph, Caleb CA
22 Ohlman, Michael CA
22 Russell, Steel* CA
27 Ward, Brian CA

Infielders (8)
22 Boss, Torsten* 2B - 
26 Britton, Buck* UTL
20 Delmonico, Nick* 3B
24 Kelly, Tyler# 2B
18 Marin, Adrian SS
21 Walker, Christian 1B
27 Waring, Branden 1B
26 Wheeler, Zelous 3B

Tony's Take: Notice Boss was listed at 2B. This will be big for his prospect status if he can make the transition to second base and his bat continues to develop. Delmonico was listed at 3B which probably suggests his position in 2013. Look for him to be the starting 3B at Frederick this year with Walker playing 1B.

Outfielders (3)
21 Davis, Glynn OF
23 Ruettiger, Johnny* OF
22 Webb, Brenden* OF

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