Walker, Cintron nearing return to Baltimore Orioles

examiner.com     Jul 23, 2008            

- Shortstop Alex Cintron is close to returning, but left-handed pitcher Jamie Walker might be closer. Walker, who threw 25 pitches in a simulated game on Tuesday, will be re-evaluated Wednesday. Cintron took batting practice with the Orioles on Tuesday, and is scheduled to do the same on Wednesday before beginning a rehab assignment. Walker said he’s hoping he will be back in the bullpen on Thursday. “I could pitch tomorrow, but I don’t know if they will [let me],” Walker said. “Hell, I don’t know. They haven’t told me yet.” Manager Dave Trembley said the team will determine if the veteran middle reliever will need to go on a rehab assignment. But Cintron’s situation is clearer. The versatile, switch-hitting middle infielder will have a 10-day rehab assignment, playing five games between Single-A Frederick and Double-A Bowie.... [read full story]                    

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Walker eager to return to bullpen

mlb.com     Jul 22, 2008          

Veteran southpaw to throw simulated game on Tuesday BALTIMORE -- Walker, who may be one practice session away from rejoining the Orioles, said Monday that he felt ready to return. The 37-year-old had a cortisone shot earlier in...                    

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Walker progressing toward return

mlb.com     Jul 23, 2008          

Relief pitcher could be activated from DL on Thursday BALTIMORE -- The walking wounded in the Orioles' clubhouse are getting closer to returning to form, as injured reliever Jamie Walker threw 25 pitches in a simulated game on...                    

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Walker struggles in rehab outing

mlb.com     Jul 24, 2008          

Orioles left-hander allows three runs, five hits in one inning BALTIMORE -- After 25 days on the disabled list with left elbow inflammation, Orioles reliever Jamie Walker faced his first game action on Thursday afternoon in a...                    

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