SARASOTA, Fla. Twins Oliver Drake Jersey . -- When it comes to his 50-game drug suspension, Nelson Cruz didnt have much to say during his introduction by the Baltimore Orioles. Cruz gave short answers to any Biogenesis-related questions during a news conference Tuesday, a day after the 33-year-out outfielder finalized an $8 million, one-year contract. "Whatever happened in the past, I look to move forward and have a great year with the Baltimore Orioles," Cruz said. Cruz was suspended for 50 games last August for a violation of Major League Baseballs drug agreement related to the sports investigation of the Biogenesis of America anti-aging clinic. He was joined at the news conference by eight of his new teammates, including Chris Davis, J.J. Hardy, Adam Jones, Manny Machado, Nick Markakis and Matt Wieters. Markakis said last summer that MLB needed stiffer penalties for violations of the drug rules. On Saturday, Markakis said he still favoured tougher penalties but was happy to have Cruz on the Orioles. "My opinion doesnt change toward anything. Hes part of this team now and hes going to be in this clubhouse and were going to welcome him just like anybody else. Hes going to be part of this team," Markakis said. Cruz hit .266 last year with 27 homers and 76 RBIs in 109 games. The suspension cost him $2,732,240 of his $10 million salary. He signed with Baltimore more than three months after he turned a down a $14.1 million qualifying offer from the Rangers. "It was a frustrating process, but Im happy for the decision that I made. Im really excited for the opportunity. I like challenges and I think its going to be a great challenge for me. Hopefully, I do my best and I look for the World Series," Cruz said. Cruz waited until training camps had opened. Hes part of a late spending burst that has seen the orioles commit $63,575,000. Right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez agreed to a $50 million, four-year contract and South Korean right-hander Suk-min Yoon received a three-year deal for $5,575,000. Baltimore lost its first-round draft pick, No. 17 overall, for signing Jimenez, and its second-round selection, No. 55, for signing Cruz. Orioles executive vice-president of baseball operations Dan Duquette adopted a strategy of waiting for free agent prices to drop. "Weve been steadily putting our team together," he said. "We signed a couple of pitchers, which we said we were going to do, and we said we were looking for a bat in the middle of our lineup, and Nelson can fill that role. Were always looking, but I dont anticipate any players of this calibre soon, but were always looking around." Twins Juan Graterol Jersey .J. -- Travis Zajac of the New Jersey Devils took a lot of grief considering his scored the first of his career-best three goals just 12 seconds into a crucial game against the Florida Panthers. 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Greenway, who is Director of Netball at Surrey, watched proudly from the sidelines as the Storm retained the Vitality Netball Superleague trophy with a 55-53 win over Manchester Thunder in Saturdays Grand Final.Storm entered the match as underdogs against the top-placed Thunder, but Greenway paid tribute to a special group and expects Storm to challenge for a third successive title. Watch the Grand Final highlights You know what, that group was a special group, she told Sky Sports. Whether the group stays together, whether there are retirements, whether there are new players coming in - what Storm has now is an environment where some of those youngsters have seen what a winning culture we have. I think that becomes hard to break. I cant believe that Storm wont be knocking on the door come finals time. Tamsin Greenway I totally believe that whatever happens next year at Storm, weve built a culture that can play to the top of its game and actually believe they can win things.I cant believe that Storm wont be knocking on the door come finals time. Reaction from both camps Surrey have built their team around a strong pool of homegrown talent, but Greenway would consider strengthening the squad with an overseas player from the ANZ championship. Twins Matt Belisle Jersey. Perfect netball player What qualities are needed to reach the top in netball? Its been interesting this year because weve made a real stand about saying we want fully English players, said Greenway, who is also the England U21 head coach. We want to get youth on court and I think they have been fantastic.As always, take a few weeks off to reflect with the older players, see what they want to do. There is always a few people that want to stop. There will be player movement, players going off left, right and centre Im sure. Surrey Storms Mikki Austin reflects on their title win There will be opportunities to get players from the ANZ. Ive been really impressed with the imports that people have brought in this year and to see what they have brought to the team as well.I never ever say never to anything. Our plan next year will to be really competitive, to make finals, and to have the best team in place to do that. What that looks like will be the decision over the next few months. 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