Untitled Page

Miguel Tejada News & Rumors

Giants dropping Miguel Tejada, Aaron Rowand
August 31
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"The Giants have designated-for-assignment IF Miguel Tejada and OF Aaron Rowand. They have 10 days to trade the two or release them. The Giants probably figure they can work a couple trades. But either way, you won't see either guy in a San Francisco Giants uniform again. At the same time, the Giants are bringing in OF Pat Burrell from the DL, and they are purchasing the contract of 26-year-old first baseman Brett Pill. Pill has 25 homers is hitting .312 for Triple-A Fresno this year and the Giants will see how that translates to the majors."
Giants place Miguel Tejada on disabled list with abdominal strain
July 20
Hardball Talk
 
"According to Amy Gutierrez of CSNBayArea.com, the Giants have placed Miguel Tejada on the 15-day disabled list with a lower abdominal strain. This is the corresponding move to make room for Brandon Belt, who was promoted from Triple-A Fresno earlier today and is starting at first base tonight against the Dodgers. Tejada left last night's game after injuring himself while committing an error in the top of the third inning. He was initially listed as day-to-day and Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle notes that the Giants placed him on the disabled list against his wishes."
Tejada leaves game with abdominal strain
July 19
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Crawford entered when Miguel Tejada went down with an abdominal strain as he made a third-inning error. Catcher Chris Stewart also left the game after Aaron Miles' bat slammed into the back of his head on a follow-through."
Giants might be close to cutting ties with Miguel Tejada
June 8
San Jose Mercury News
 
"A decision on activating third baseman Pablo Sandoval is expected to come any day now. That means making a decision on Miguel Tejada, too. With rookie shortstop Brandon Crawford holding his own at the plate and playing solid defense, there doesn't appear to be much use for Tejada once Sandoval rejoins the team. It was interesting Tuesday when Giants manager Bruce Bochy went with rookie Conor Gillaspie over Tejada to hit in the No. 2 spot. "He has a good eye at the plate and he's a line-drive hitter, so we'll see how it looks," Bochy said. Tejada insisted he is not thinking about a premature end to his season. Nor is he stewing over his .515 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentages), the"
Giants to give Miguel Tejada a look at No. 8 spot in the lineup
March 22
San Jose Mercury News
 
"Before the Giants listed him eighth in the lineup Monday, shortstop Miguel Tejada couldn't recall the last time he hit in front of a pitcher. Probably because it happened more than a decade ago. On July 15, 2000, Tejada batted eighth for an interleague game at AT&T Park. Tejada blasted a home run off Giants lefty Aaron Fultz that day. Many former MVPs would balk at being asked to hit eighth. After a meeting with manager Bruce Bochy, Tejada insisted he had no problem with it. "Bochy is a great manager. He knows what he's doing," Tejada said. "I know people will say, 'Oh, Miggy is hitting eighth.' But it's OK, really. I am here to help the team win." Tejada didn't get a chance to practice"
Tejada meets his screen portrayer
February 24
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Miguel Tejada hugged himself near the top step of the dugout Wednesday. Actually, he hugged former Giants shortstop Royce Clayton, who portrays Tejada in the upcoming movie "Moneyball." The meeting was pure chance. Clayton said he did not remember that Tejada signed with San Francisco. Clayton visited the clubhouse to recruit clients for a new business called Ball Tunes, which creates customized walk-up music. The two had met before but had not run into each other since the movie was filmed. Tejada endorsed the casting wholeheartedly. "It's great, you know, for me to have a real good baseball player play me," he said. Asked why he did not just play himself, Tejada said, "No, they didn't"
Miguel Tejada is motivated to return to postseason
February 19
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Miguel Tejada's Giants manifesto required nine words. "Here I am," he said. "I'm ready to win a championship." Tejada's arrival Friday was an event at a camp lacking any real news. He represents the only significant change to a team that won the 2010 World Series after eliminating his San Diego Padres in the final regular-season game, a day that brought tears to his eyes. Every player talks about winning. Tejada's desire seems to emanate from deep within his gut. It was evident in the way he said he will ask one of his new teammates for an up-close look at his championship ring, another slice of motivation for a 36-year-old who has not played beyond a Division Series, nor any postseason"
Giants' Miguel Tejada on hunt for October
February 19
Contra Costa Times
 
"What did Miguel Tejada miss most during his seven years away from the Bay Area? "The playoffs," he replied, without hesitation. If the former A's shortstop and 2002 AL MVP proves himself just as punchy in the batter's box and just as quick on the double-play pivot, the Giants will have themselves one heck of a leader on their infield. True to his reputation as an energetic, tireless worker, Tejada delayed his first interview at Scottsdale Stadium on Friday so he could hit in the indoor cage. He also began a nurturing relationship with shortstop prospect Ehire Adrianza. It's a daunting task, being the only major addition to a team coming off a World Series victory. But Tejada, who finished"
Giants, primed for reality TV, take victory lap with World Series trophy
January 15
Oakland Tribune
 columnist Cam Inman
"Coming soon to a Giants' ballpark near you are 1) San Francisco's first World Series trophy for display, and 2) Showtime television cameras for a reality series. Pause here for dramatic effect. (Sigh.) The Giants are creating a mass-exposure phenomenon. Yes, they should proudly show off their long-sought prize, taking it on a victory tour throughout the West Coast, as well as to their native soil in New York. Such exhibitionism is encouraged, as opposed to the kind that may emerge in Showtime's just-announced series on the 2011 Giants. A trophy is real, has staying power and creates goodwill. A TV show, not so much. Make the trophy visible, not the clubhouse. Who knows what will transpire"
Shortstop Miguel Tejada and San Francisco Giants are perfect fit
December 3
San Jose Mercury News
 
"It was a painful final day of the season for Miguel Tejada. When the Giants eliminated the San Diego Padres at AT&T Park on Oct. 3 and won the National League West title, he didn't know if his last chance to win a World Series ring had passed him by. "The day that we lost here was a pretty tough day for me because I thought that would be my last opportunity," Tejada said. "I think the last seven years, I'd been out of the race before the All-Star break." But Thursday, Tejada was back at AT&T Park rekindling his postseason dream, officially joining the World Series champions as their new starting shortstop. When the Giants called, Tejada didn't hesitate to prod his agent Pat Rooney put the"
SF Giants, Miguel Tejada both happy to reach deal
December 3
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"As the Giants celebrated their division title by beating San Diego on the final Sunday, Miguel Tejada sat in the visiting dugout and figured he had just lost his last chance to win a ring after 14 seasons of futility. Once he agreed to his one-year, $6.5 million contract with the Giants, Tejada said, he told his wife, "This is the year you're not going to see me in the house in October. I'm going to be in San Francisco." Tejada was beaming in a three-piece suit Thursday after he passed his physical and was presented as the new Giants shortstop. General manager Brian Sabean was buoyant as well after replacing Juan Uribe with a player he tried to acquire last summer from Baltimore, before"
Tejada signs deal with Giants
December 1
San Diego Union-Tribune
 
"Shortstop Miguel Tejada, the Padres' second-best run producer over the final two months of last season, signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. The Padres have now lost three key members of their 90-win team to other clubs via free agency with two - Tejada and right-handed starter Jon Garland (Dodgers) - going to National League West rivals. Catcher Yorvit Torrealba has signed with the Texas Rangers. In addition to Tejada's signing, right-handed starting pitcher Kevin Correia formally rejected salary arbitration from the Padres on Tuesday - giving the Padres a fifth draft pick in the top 50-55 picks in next June's amateur draft. The Padres will not get a draft"
San Francisco Giants, Miguel Tejada agree to one-year deal
December 1
San Jose Mercury News
 
"After bidding goodbye to Juan Uribe, the Giants immediately jumped to replace him with another upbeat, battle-tested shortstop. Miguel Tejada, who once energized the A's with his all-out style, is returning to the Bay Area after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Giants on Tuesday, manager Bruce Bochy confirmed to the Mercury News. Tejada will make $6.5 million, according to ESPN Deportes, which was first to report the agreement. Tejada, 36, hit .269 with a .312 on-base percentage and 15 home runs last year, beginning the season as the third baseman in Baltimore; he played shortstop after the San Diego Padres acquired him for the stretch drive. Bochy plans for Tejada to be his"
Tejada injured but expects to play Sunday
September 26
San Diego Union-Tribune
 
"Against his wishes, Miguel Tejada left Saturday's 4-3 victory over Cincinnati in the eighth inning with an injury to his upper left leg. Later, the 36-year-old shortstop insisted he'll be in the lineup today. "I have to be out there," Tejada said. "I cannot sit on the bench. I'm fine. I will not be out of the lineup." Manager Bud Black said he's optimistic about Tejada's status, but cautious. "Doctors looked at him," Black said. "(In) 24 hours we'll have an indication where we're headed." Tejada said the injury was to his groin. Black said it was a hip flexor. Tejada suffered the injury when he popped up a bunt attempt in foul territory, then evaded Reds pitcher Nick Masset along the"
Tejada pushes Padres past Dodgers, back into first
September 23
L.A. Daily News
 
"It has been seven years since San Diego Padres infielder Miguel Tejada has played in the postseason. It shows. Tejada had three hits, including a two-run homer in the third inning to carry the Padres to a 3-1 victory over the Dodgers on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. Tejada's heroics pushed the Padres back into first place in the National League West, one half-game ahead of San Francisco. "He's scary because not only can he do what he did tonight but he can do a lot of things," Dodgers manager Joe Torre said. The Giants started the day ahead of the Padres but were unable to keep up, dropping a 2-0 decision to the host Chicago Cubs. Colorado, also competing for a playoff spot, remained"
Tejada tank full after playing third base
August 13
San Diego Union-Tribune
 
"Miguel Tejada believes playing 97 games for the Baltimore Orioles at third base this season could help him down the stretch as the Padres shortstop. "I think I'm fresher now than I've been in the past after this many games," Tejada, 36, said Thursday afternoon after helping beat the Pirates at Petco Park with his bat and glove. He drove in the only run the Padres needed with a third-inning double. And he made a key stop behind second and threw out Pirates pitcher Zach Duke at first to kill a possible Pittsburgh rally. Tejada has yet to make an error in 11 starts at short for the Padres. "I love playing short," said Tejada, who had been a shortstop throughout his career before the Orioles"
Ludwick, Tejada toughen batting order
August 4
San Diego Union-Tribune
 
"The addition of Ryan Ludwick and Miguel Tejada gives the Padres more than just a boost at the top of the lineup. "It lengthens the entire lineup," said Padres manager Bud Black. "Their presence can be felt throughout the order. It gives us options, too." Black exercised some of the options Tuesday night. With left-hander Ted Lilly making his Dodgers debut, Black gave Monday night's heroes - Chase Headley (four hits, including a three-run homer) and Will Venable (a three-run homer and four RBI) - the night away from the starting lineup. Headley, who had played the sixth-most innings in the National League this season and is hitting only .192 against left-handers, was spelled by Miguel"
More than a walk in the park for Tejada
July 31
San Diego Union-Tribune
 
"And on the 10th pitch, he walked. Miguel Tejada made a lasting first impression with his new club, watching or fouling off nine pitches from Florida Marlins right-hander Chris Volstad before taking his base in his debut plate appearance with the Padres. A few minutes later, trying to make something happen while teammate Chase Headley was caught in a two-out pickle between first and second, Tejada drew a throw and was tagged out in a rundown between third and home. The first grounder he fielded for the Padres was his first at shortstop all season, and it was handled cleanly, like the many thousands of 6-to-3's the ageless Tejada had been doing all his life. A life that, in one major league"
Hoyer hopes deal will 'energize' Tejada
July 30
San Diego Union-Tribune
 
"Were it six or five or even four years ago, this would've been a blockbuster, one that certainly wouldn't have been made at all. Miguel Tejada's not that Miguel Tejada anymore, not the 150-RBI man, no longer the player to whom teams give six-year, $72 million contracts. Then again, the Padres aren't that kind of team. Having already gotten way farther on their $38 million payroll than anyone would've imagined, the first-place Padres wrested Tejada away from the worst team in baseball Thursday with what seems a minimum of expense, wrapping up a trade with the dead-last Baltimore Orioles that certainly enhances their resume. Tejada, coming to San Diego with roughly $1.1 million in cash in"
Tejada of present has less blast than in past
July 30
San Diego Union-Tribune
 columnist Tim Sullivan
"In keeping with the spirit of Throwback Thursdays, the Padres made a trade that works best as nostalgia. Miguel Tejada was a stupendous ballplayer once upon a time, an iron man infielder with serious bop in his bat. He was the American League's Most Valuable Player in 2002, drove home 150 runs in 2004 and accomplished all this during a span in which he played in 1,152 consecutive games. He is not that guy now, nor is he exactly the same guy he represented himself to be for the bulk of his career. Tejada's birth certificate is dated two years earlier than he once claimed — the document spells his surname as "Tejeda" — and the credibility of his statistics has suffered from a steroid taint"
Orioles trade Miguel Tejada to Padres
July 30
Baltimore Sun
 
"Miguel Tejada donned his Orioles uniform and warm-up jacket for one final time this season and joined his now ex-teammates on the field at Kauffman Stadium for the pre-game stretch. He went from player to player, delivering hugs and handshakes before returning to the clubhouse to pack his belongings. A pennant race awaits Tejada, whom the Orioles traded Thursday for the second time in three years. This time, Tejada was sent to the National League West-leading San Diego Padres for minor league right-handed pitcher Wynn Pelzer in a move that not only saves the Orioles money, but also allows them to evaluate prospect Josh Bell at third base for the rest of the season. The Orioles, who"
Phillies Focus on Oswalt
July 26
MLB.com
 
"The Houston Astros have scouted J.A. Happ's latest starts, which indicates he would be packaged in a deal for Oswalt. There have been numerous reports the Phillies would have to trade Jayson Werth to clear salary and gain prospects for Oswalt. MLB.com has heard that is not the case. While the Phillies are exploring trade partners for Werth, they could acquire Oswalt and keep Werth. If the Phillies cannot get Oswalt, they will try to bolster the bullpen and possibly add an infielder like Ty Wigginton or Miguel Tejada to add some punch to a lineup that is without Chase Utley for four more weeks."
Tejada may be target to replace Eckstein
July 22
San Diego Union-Tribune
 
"As the Padres began to contemplate at least an immediate future without second baseman David Eckstein, Miguel Tejada's name rose to the top of the list of players the Padres might seek to acquire for the playoff drive. Eckstein was officially placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a strained right calf muscle, although Padres manager Bud Black said it was far too early to speculate how long Eckstein might really be out. But he couldn't dodge the enormity of the loss. "When we win, you can point to something Eckstein did during the game," Black said. "His leadership, his determination was something we took advantage of. "Eck is like another coach on the field. And he is another"
Trade winds blowing at Camden Yards
July 17
Baltimore Sun
 
"Two weeks before the July 31 trade deadline, it is clear that infielders Ty Wigginton and Miguel Tejada have emerged as the Orioles' two biggest trade chips. There are multiple teams in on Wigginton, including the Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers and New York Yankees. The Orioles and Phillies have been discussing Wigginton for several weeks, but Philadelphia also has interest in Tejada. Placido Polanco is getting ready to come off the disabled list and he could go back to second base in place of the injured Chase Utley. The Phillies then could acquire Tejada or Wigginton to play third. The Rangers' interest in Wigginton is also legit, and they have a scout at Camden Yards tonight. I'm"
Phillies could trade Werth, or become buyers
July 6
Foxsports.com
 
"Few imagined that the Phillies would be willing to trade one of their most productive players before the July 31 non-waiver deadline. But the Phils' seven-game homestand before the All-Star break could determine the course of their season — and the future of right fielder Jayson Werth. The Phillies, five games back in the N.L. East, will face two first-place clubs — the Braves and the Reds. Right-hander Roy Halladay and lefty Cole Hamels will pitch four of the seven games, beginning with Halladay's start Monday night against Braves righty Derek Lowe. For now, the Phillies remain buyers. Sources say they have inquired on the Orioles' Ty Wigginton and Miguel Tejada, among others, following"
Orioles' Tejada wants to stay in Baltimore
July 4
Baltimore Sun
 
"Miguel Tejada first started dealing with the trade rumors while he was Oriole during the 2005 season and they never stopped until the former shortstop was dealt to the Houston Astros in December 2007. Not all that long into his tenure with the Astros, he was hearing that he could be on the move again although that’s where he stayed until he signed with the Orioles for a second stint in January. With the Orioles carrying the league-worst record, Tejada signed to just a one-year deal and the organization’s projected future third baseman Josh Bell already on the Major League roster, there is again speculation that Tejada could be traded before the July 31 deadline. “I’ve already"
Tejada, O's throw it away vs. Yankees
June 2
Baltimore Sun
 
"Orioles third baseman Miguel Tejada stood motionless in the bottom of the seventh inning, his glove hanging by his side, his eyes fixed on the giant video board in center field that offered a reminder of the miscue he had just made. It was Tejada who said after the Orioles' loss Sunday in Toronto that all the blame being showered on manager Dave Trembley was misdirected and it was the players who needed to step up and turn this season around. Tuesday night would have been a good time to start, but instead, the Orioles continued their habit of finding painful ways to lose games. After two poor outings, rookie left-hander Brian Matusz gamely held down the New York Yankees over 6 2/3 innings,"
Tejada remembers Jose Lima as 'such a great person'
May 28
Baltimore Sun
 
"Miguel Tejada is often touted as a "high energy" ballplayer, but the Orioles third baseman said he learned from the best, his former Dominican Winter League teammate and ex-big league pitcher Jose Lima. When Lima died Sunday of a massive heart attack at age 37, Tejada was crestfallen. "He was the happiest guy you'd ever see. He always had energy. He was always happy, he was never mad," said Tejada, who played several seasons with Lima for Aguilas, a DWL power. "And that's why we all hurt. I feel so sorry for his family to lose such a great person." A funeral service for Lima was originally scheduled for Thursday in New York, and Tejada was planning to leave Baltimore after Wednesday"
Back with the Orioles, Miguel Tejada feels right at home
May 21
Washington Post
 
"Miguel Tejada had grown mighty comfortable at the epicenter of the infield. As a shortstop for the first 13 years of his big league career, he had no other choice. The countless hard-hit balls zooming toward his head never compelled a second thought. Base runners aggressively trying to take him out didn't matter. Those potential hazards simply were requisite to the job. These days, Tejada isn't in the fray nearly as much. In his second stint with the Baltimore Orioles and nearing the end of his career, Tejada has moved roughly 40 paces to his right for the first time in his professional life. Though it's not a substantial distance, the way Tejada approaches his work has changed"
No question, Miggi is clutch
May 15
Baltimore Sun
 
"There was a debate in spring training as to who should be the Orioles cleanup hitter, since the lineup was devoid of a true power threat. My answer, and the Orioles’ eventual decision, was Miguel Tejada. Even though he doesn’t hit many home runs, he drives the ball. And the veteran is clutch. Tejada is batting a solid .288 on the season. But he is hitting an impressive .324 with runners in scoring position. Friday night he did it again â€" basically helping to turn a squeaker into an Orioles’ 8-1 win over the Cleveland Indians. The Orioles had runners at second and third and one out in the sixth with Cleveland’s Justin Masterson on the mound. Instead of bringing in a lefty to face"
Miggi, O's lend helping hand
May 1
Baltimore Sun
 
"Before tonight's series opener against the Boston Red Sox, third baseman Miguel Tejada will present Project Medishare and one of its founders, Dr. Barth Green, with a check for $25,000 from the Orioles Charitable Foundation to assist in their Haitian earthquake relief efforts. Project Medishare had a team of trauma doctors, led by Dr. Green, on the ground at the airport in Port-au-Prince following the January earthquake. Project Medishare is currently working closely with the Haitian Ministry of Health to coordinate medical relief efforts at the airport and other locations. Project MediShare is operating the only trauma and critical care hospital in the country of Haiti, and are operating"
Tejada's knockout punch drops Red Sox in 10th
May 1
Boston Globe
 
"The ball flew off the bat, deep into the Charm City night. It was exactly what had given the Red Sox hope in the top of the eighth inning, but that hope went right back to the Orioles. Moments after J.D. Drew's solo home run to center had put the Sox on top, Miguel Tejada tied it for the Orioles with a solo homer into the seats in left off Daniel Bard. "I didn't throw that pitch with conviction,'' said Bard, after the Sox fell to the Orioles, 5-4, in 10 innings. "I'm really just trying to get it over and I need to know he's a free-swinging fastball hitter. I put it right where he wants it. I didn't prove I was going to throw anything off-speed in a fastball count.'' John Lackey, who had a"
Tejada says he'll be fine
April 18
Baltimore Sun
 
"Orioles third baseman Miguel Tejada was diagnosed with a mild groin strain. He said that he's confident that he'll only be out a couple of games but doesn't think a disabled list stint will be necessary. There's your one piece of the good news for today."
Tejada latest to go down
April 18
Baltimore Sun
 
"Orioles third baseman Miguel Tejada was just removed from the game in the top of the sixth inning after appearing to pull a right quad muscle while legging out a bunt single. Something appeared to grab on Tejada, who had three hits today,as he was about halfway down the first-base line. Tejada did a head first slide into first anyway before head athletic trainer Richie Bancells and manager Dave Trembley came out to check on him. He tried to walk around a little beyond the bag, but ultimately limped back to the dugout and Cesar Izturis entered as a pinch runner."
Tejada has groin strain, likely to be sidelined
April 18
Baltimore Sun
 
"Orioles cleanup hitter Miguel Tejada's decision to drop down a one-out bunt in the sixth inning produced his desired result, but it also may take the third baseman out of the lineup for a couple of days. Tejada suffered a mild groin strain while running to first base in the Orioles' 4-3 loss to the Oakland Athletics on Saturday. Tejada ultimately slid headfirst into the bag to make sure he got the hit, but he then limped back to the dugout, flanked by manager Dave Trembley and head athletic trainer Richie Bancells. "My groin tightened," said Tejada, who had three hits before leaving the game. "It is a couple days. No [disabled list]. The doctor said it's not going to be anything to worry"
Miggi makes impressive return to Camden Yards
April 10
Baltimore Sun
 
"When Miguel Tejada made his Orioles debut at Camden Yards in 2004, he homered and drove in five runs as his new club beat the Boston Red Sox, 7-2. Six years later, Tejada is no longer the superstar who took over this town and raised expectations for a struggling franchise, but he still thrives in the spotlight. In "Miggi Mania: The Sequel," playing Friday at Camden Yards, Tejada made a triumphant return, collecting three hits, including a two-run home run, and driving in four runs in the club's 7-6 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. "It's really an honor to hear the fans cheer for me. And I think, to me, to come back this year to this team is really special," said Tejada, who was traded to the"
Tejada's bat lifts O's over Mets, 11-0
April 4
Baltimore Sun
 
"In their last game of the exhibition season in their first year at Ed Smith Stadium, the Orioles walked away a winner thanks to two players who will be keys for any potential success in 2010. The Orioles beat the New York Mets 11-0 powered by third baseman and cleanup hitter Miguel Tejada's first homer of the spring, a grand slam in the fifth against Mets starter Jon Niese. Tejada had three RBIs this spring, before topping that total with one swing. He added another RBI - his fifth of the day - with a double in the sixth. The Orioles also scored five runs in the sixth, led by Nolan Reimold's two-run homer against reliever Sean Green. The game had been knotted in a scoreless tie, but the"
A-Rod expects O's Tejada to do fine at third
March 26
Baltimore Sun
 
"The debate about who was the game's best shortstop raged on around baseball in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The conversation started with Alex Rodriguez, continued with Derek Jeter and included Nomar Garciaparra and Miguel Tejada. Only Jeter remains at that position. Garciaparra retired this month, and now Tejada is attempting a transition that Rodriguez made in 2004 when the Texas Rangers traded him to the New York Yankees. Rodriguez moved from shortstop to third base when he was 28. Tejada is trying to do it at age 35. Rodriguez thinks he'll be just fine. "I think he'll do great," Rodriguez said before going 0-for-2 with two strikeouts and a walk in the Orioles' 8-0 victory over the"
A's rough up Davies in 10-3 victory over Royals, but Tejeda shows improvement
March 15
Kansas City Star
 
"The muddled competition for the final slot in the Royals' rotation crystallized somewhat Sunday afternoon when Robinson Tejeda delivered 2 1/3 shutout innings after another rough outing by Kyle Davies. Oakland roughed up Davies for six runs and seven hits in 2 2/3 innings in rolling to a 10-3 victory at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. The A's scored two runs in each of the first three innings. Davies and Tejeda are generally viewed as the top two candidates to round out the five-man rotation. Kyle Farnsworth, Edgar Osuna and Philip Humber are also in the mix. "It goes without saying," Davies acknowledged, "that if you're going to make the team, you've got to start showing that you can command"
Will defense of Tejada, Atkins hold up for O's?
March 9
Baltimore Sun
 
"When Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail signed free-agent corner infielders Garrett Atkins and Miguel Tejada this offseason, he strayed slightly from the philosophy that he had preached since his arrival. Wanting to upgrade his team's lineup against left-handed pitching, MacPhail chose offense over defense and left the team's infield play as a major question mark heading into the 2010 season. Tejada, a former shortstop, has never played at third base in his big league career. Atkins has primarily been a third baseman, his time at first limited to 105 games over his seven-year big league tenure. "We think that Garrett and Miguel represented as good as we were going to do"
Barring unforeseen, Tejada will be O's third baseman
March 6
Baltimore Sun
 columnist Peter Schmuck
"It didn't take long for the juxtaposition of converted third baseman Miguel Tejada and emerging third base prospect Josh Bell to create a little intrigue in Orioles training camp. In the first exhibition game Wednesday, Tejada wrestled with a couple of balls and Bell launched a couple of others into deep space, so you knew it wouldn't be long before the message boards and blogs were buzzing about the various scenarios that might allow both to be in the major league lineup at the same time. That's why - before this goes any further - I want to assure you of one thing. Miguel Tejada is the Orioles' third baseman and will remain so for the greater part of the 2010 season unless something"
Mixed results for Tejada in exhibition opener
March 4
Baltimore Sun
 
"Miguel Tejada's first exhibition game as the Orioles' regular third baseman featured a little bit of everything. He made the first play of the game on a bouncer by Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Jason Bartlett, then made an error the next time Bartlett came to the plate. He also delivered a hit and scored a run in three at-bats in the Orioles' 12-2 victory Wednesday before an announced 5,328 at Ed Smith Stadium. "I'm excited," Tejada said. "I was excited for the game to start. It's a great game. I feel comfortable. I feel like everything that I've been working on came through today. I'm going to keep working and continue to get better." He didn't look entirely comfortable on the first ball but"
Tejada says he's feeling comfortable at third
February 24
Baltimore Sun
 
"Flashing his ever-present smile and calling himself a new man, Miguel Tejada reported to spring training camp Tuesday morning and began the challenge of learning a new position. "It's the first day with the team, but I'm feeling comfortable because I've been working," Tejada said after the team's first full-squad workout at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. "As soon as I signed, I started working at third base. Today, I was really excited. I'm like a little kid with a new toy. I feel like I'm coming home." After reporting to camp, Tejada greeted Brian Roberts and Nick Markakis, who were his teammates during his stint as the team's shortstop from 2004 to 2007. He broke into an impromptu dance"
Hall of Famers endorse Tejada at third
February 8
MLB.com
 
"After 13 years as one of the Major Leagues' best offensive shortstops, Miguel Tejada -- a little older, a little slower -- will attempt to make the potentially difficult transition to third base upon his return to Baltimore for the 2010 season. Agreeing that adjusting to the hot corner will take some time, two of the Orioles' best third basemen also think Tejada will do just fine. In fact, when asked by The Baltimore Sun whether he thought Tejada could succeed as a third baseman, Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. said, "There's no doubt about it.""
Ripken, Robinson say Tejada will thrive at third base
February 7
Baltimore Sun
 
"As Miguel Tejada attempts to make the switch to third base in 2010 after playing shortstop his entire major league career, he can look to Orioles history for guidance. Thirteen years ago, another proud and aging superstar made the short but potentially treacherous trip from shortstop to third base at Camden Yards, and did so without difficulty. It just took time, patience and repetition, said Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. "I think the hardest part is reworking the thinking about the position," said Ripken, who was the Orioles' everyday shortstop from 1983 to 1996, before moving at age 36 to make room for shortstop Mike Bordick. "As a shortstop, you have learned it, you have learned all the"
With Tejada back, Sarfate is Orioles' odd man out
January 28
Baltimore Sun
 
"Reliever Dennis Sarfate joined the Orioles before the 2008 season as part of the Miguel Tejada trade with the Houston Astros, and now he looks to be the odd man out as Tejada returns to the club. To make room on the 40-man roster for Tejada, who was signed to a one-year deal Tuesday to play third base, the Orioles on Wednesday designated Sarfate for assignment, meaning the club has 10 days to trade him, release him or put him on waivers. "I'm a little hurt, not really hurt, but disappointed," said Sarfate, who was 0-1 with a 5.09 ERA in 20 games for the Orioles last season. "I really liked Baltimore, my daughter was born there, my wife loved it. I liked the way the team was going. I wish"
'It's not about me,' Tejada says as Orioles announce signing
January 27
Baltimore Sun
 
"When Miguel Tejada was first introduced to the Baltimore media a little more than six years ago at a Camden Yards news conference, he had received the franchise's richest contract and was trumpeted as a top-echelon shortstop and potential team savior only one year removed from being voted the American League's Most Valuable Player. On Tuesday, Tejada again sat at a dais in the B&O Warehouse at an introductory news conference, but this time it was as a 35-year-old veteran in the latter stages of his career who had just signed a one-year, $6 million deal to be the club's stopgap third baseman. Wearing his new Orioles cap and smiling broadly, Tejada said he feels he doesn't have to be the"
Pondering Tejada and looking ahead
January 25
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Miguel Tejada deal will not be official until he successfully completes a physical tomorrow and signs his new one-year contract. Presumably, the O's will hold some kind of media conference so we can hear more from Miggy about his return to Baltimore and his upcoming switch to third base. His arrival certainly alters the chemistry of the offensive attack, depending on whether Dave Trembley bats him second or fourth. That probably will depend on whether Garrett Atkins can get things figured out at the plate this spring. Either way, last year's National League leader in doubles (Tejada) will have a big impact."
Markakis: Another Miggy testimonial
January 24
Baltimore Sun
 
"Nick Markakis just passed through the VIP area at FanFest and joined in the positive reaction to the news that Miguel Tejada has agreed to terms with the Orioles. Technically, the deal is not official, but even Andy MacPhail all but announced it from the stage during his second fan forum a few minutes ago. "If there's anybody in baseball you want on your team, it's him,'' said Markakis. "He's a high-energy guy who wants to be out there every day, and you want a guy like that on your team.""