The switch-hitting catcher sparkled in spring training with a .341 batting average, but the Orioles decided to have him start the year in Triple-A. The reasons are mostly financial: by pushing back Wieters' major league debut, the O's have ensured that their star catcher won't be eligible for salary arbitration until after 2012.

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Catcher Josh Thole opened a Twitter account in spring training 2011 figuring it would be a harmless promotional tool.

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He signed All-Star catcher Yadier Molina to a long-term deal last spring.

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He made the team's bullpen out of spring training, but he still pitches like a starter, mixing all of his pitches to great success, said catcher Chris Stewart.

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