Sarasota Chamber swings into spring training

The Baltimore Orioles and the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrated the beginning of spring training.

  • By Amelia Hanks
  • | 10:14 p.m. February 20, 2019
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The Baltimore Orioles pitched the beginning of their time in Sarasota with the Chamber of Commerce straight into the catcher's mitt.

The Chamber and Orioles held a reception at Ed Smith Stadium on Feb. 20. Around 250 people were in attendance at the event. 

The Orioles start with spring training games on Feb. 23. The pitchers and catchers reported to Sarasota on Feb. 13, while the full-squad report date was Feb. 18. 

It's the ten-year anniversary of the Baltimore Orioles spending their spring training season in Sarasota.

Kathy Fraley and Jennifer Grondahl
Kathy Fraley and Jennifer Grondahl
Warn Dement and Jay Riley
Warn Dement and Jay Riley
A buffet of different foods was offered to the event-goers.
A buffet of different foods was offered to the event-goers.
Norman and Patti Schimmel with Peter Abbott
Norman and Patti Schimmel with Peter Abbott
Stacey Velardi, Caitlin Bolton and Shauna Donahue
Stacey Velardi, Caitlin Bolton and Shauna Donahue
Holly Neuhengen and Liz Madzula
Holly Neuhengen and Liz Madzula
Phil and Kris Mott
Phil and Kris Mott
Tony and Melissa Licata
Tony and Melissa Licata
Mike Elias, the executive vice president and general manger, John Cranor, David Rovine, vice president of Orioles-Sarasota and Brandon Hyde, the manager
Mike Elias, the executive vice president and general manger, John Cranor, David Rovine, vice president of Orioles-Sarasota and Brandon Hyde, the manager
The Orioles spring training games begin on Feb. 21.
The Orioles spring training games begin on Feb. 21.
Orioles general manager Mike Elias has spent five years constructing the team's roster to create a winner.
Orioles general manager Mike Elias has spent five years constructing the team's roster to create a winner.
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John Cranor introduces the new additions to the Orioles program.
John Cranor introduces the new additions to the Orioles program.

 

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