--RF Nick Markakis has added fatherhood to his growing list of titles since the end of the 2008 season. Markakis, who was married and signed a six-year contract in the offseason, and his new wife, Christina, welcomed a baby boy, Taylor Jason, to the family on March 11.
--CF Adam Jones has been batting in the No. 2 spot for much of spring training and could find it his permanent home in his second full season in the majors. Jones also has improved what was already above-average defense in center field. --LHP Mark Hendrickson would be a long reliever if Orioles manager Dave Trembley had his druthers. Trembley sees the veteran as more valuable in the bullpen saying, "If that was my choice, that's where he would be."
--RHP David Pauley might be pitching his way out of the battle for a spot in the rotation. The former Red Sox farmhand had a 7.71 ERA through his first three outings despite going 2-0 in those appearances. He is out of minor league options.
--RHP Jim Miller should be at full strength after having a cortisone shot and abiding by the recommended five-day rest period. Miller is still suffering from discomfort in his pitching shoulder, which he first injured warming in the Orioles bullpen last September.
BY THE NUMBERS: 22 -- Baserunners RHP David Pauley allowed in his first 9 1/3 innings this spring.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "He's doing all the things we wanted him to do when he came into camp this year. He is a lot more comfortable, a lot more confident." -- Orioles manager Dave Trembley on center fielder Adam Jones, who is entering his second full season in the major leagues.
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