A year ago, the Orioles added outfielders Mark Trumbo and Pedro Alvarez and hit 253 home runs. Despite nearly all their top home run hitters returning, long ball talk has been at a minimum this spring.
"I think, once the season starts, and we kind of start dealing with what we do, I think those topics will come up more, but right now, I think everyone's aware of it," Trumbo said. "For us, it's not that big a deal. We are a team built on power, and I'm sure it will show up just like it did last year. It's one of our strengths."
After going 0-for-3 against the Blue Jays March 21, Trumbo is batting .182 with three RBIs. He has yet to hit a home run this spring.
