The Baltimore Orioles are set to put on an encore performance of last year's ALCS run. A majority of their team is intact, and they are banking on many of their players taking the next step forward in their individual progressions.
While the Orioles have been extremely quiet this offseason, they will be looking to finish the 2015 season as a top 10 team in both offense (runs) and pitching (ERA), just as they did in 2014. Despite losing two of their lineup stalwarts in right fielder Nick Markakis and designated hitter/outfielder Nelson Cruz, the Orioles will have more than enough firepower returning to the lineup from the get-go.
Down on the farm, there isn't much depth past the top echelon of prospects, but the boys at the top expect to be game-changers at the major league level.
Spring training officially kicks off when pitchers and catchers report down in Sarasota, Florida on Feb. 19. The rest of the club reports on Feb. 24, and the first full squad workout takes place the following day.
Here is your complete spring training preview for the 2015 Baltimore Orioles.
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