The usual nameplates are still on the lockers inside the Orioles clubhouse at their spring training facility, but the atmosphere is much different than it was when the team was finishing camp two months ago.
At that time, right-hander Chris Tillman was looking forward to a rebound season, to proving doubters wrong. But since then, Tillman’s performance has only produced more questions. Theyinclude the mysterious way he was placed on the disabled list two weeks ago with a lower back strain after back-to-back horrendous starts.
Now, Tillman is back here — and Thursday morning inside the empty clubhouse — he offered some clarity on his injured back and his focus moving forward.