The first full-team workout will be held this afternoon in Sarasota for the Orioles as preparation for the 2010 season can finally begin.  There have already been a couple of story lines that have developed:  Brad Bergesen is on the mend after injuring his shoulder filming an Orioles commerical.  The Orioles have been pleased with the progress of Bergesen and they are hoping he will be able to pitch off a mound in the next few days if his flat ground session goes well today.  Chris Tillman has been taking it easy the last couple of days due to back stiffness.  Tillman missed his bullpen session yesterday, but the club is not concerned of him falling behind because he threw a series of bullpen sessions before reporting to Sarasota. 

 

The one injury to keep a close eye on is Brian Roberts' herniated disk in his back.  Again, the Orioles are not concerned and Roberts already has said the back has improved since he started therapy and he will not need surgery at the end of the season, but I can't help to think the rigors of a 162-game schedule won't have an effect later in the season.  I know some fans were disappointed to hear that Miguel Tejada did not report to camp early, but the Orioles don't pressure players to do that.  It is a long spring, and Tejada will have plenty of time to adjust to third base.  On the positive side, Nick Markakis and Felix Pie have had great rounds in the batting cage and Brandon Erbe had an "impressive" bullpen session yesterday according to Trembley.

 

Here is a rundown of today's guests:

 

Jeff Nelson:  The former big league pitcher and current analyst for MLB.com previews the MLB season.

 

Sean Farnham:  The FOX Sports Radio analyst talks college basketball.

 

Scott Wright:  The DraftCountdown.com editor talks NFL Draft.

 

Brian Mahoney:  The AP writer weighs in on the NBA.