There is little question about Justin Masterson's importance to the Boston Red Sox this season. 

David Pauley made up for a forgettable first impression, and Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Matt Wieters flashed his power stroke. 

Adam Eaton and the Baltimore Orioles agreed to a minor league contract Sunday and the right-hander will join the team's major league spring training camp. 

Adam Eaton and the Baltimore Orioles agreed to a minor league contract Sunday and the right-hander will join the team's major league spring training camp. 

Adam Eaton and the Baltimore Orioles agreed to a minor league contract Sunday and the right-hander will join the team's major league spring training camp. 

Adam Eaton and the Baltimore Orioles agreed to a minor league contract Sunday and the right-hander will join the team's major league spring training camp. 

Baltimore Orioles left-hander Rich Hill was scratched from Sunday's spring training start with elbow stiffness, an annoying setback for a pitcher eager to restart his stalled major league career. 

--RF Nick Markakis left camp Thursday to be with his wife, Christina, who is expecting the newlyweds' first child. 

The Orioles didn't sign their primary target, Mark Teixeira. 

It has taken only 6 1/2 years, but Danys Baez is a starting pitcher again. 

--RF Nick Markakis left camp Thursday to be with his wife, Christina, who is expecting the newlyweds' first child. 

The Orioles didn't sign their primary target, Mark Teixeira. 

It has taken only 6 1/2 years, but Danys Baez is a starting pitcher again. 

If his performance Saturday against the Florida Marlins is any indication, Jeremy Guthrie is ready to do his part to help Team USA go deep in the World Baseball Classic. 

Koji Uehara pitched in dozens of important games during his outstanding career in Japan, yet few provided him with the elation he experienced Friday in his debut with the Baltimore Orioles.