Jim Palmer took his number out of...

Jim Palmer took his number out of retirement and began his improbable comeback at spring training.

Palmer, hoping to revive his Hall of Fame career at age 45, threw for 10 minutes in front of pitching coach Al Jackson in Baltimore’s camp at Sarasota, Fla. Palmer wore No. 22, which the Orioles had retired in 1984.

“I’m here to make the ballclub if I can,” Palmer said. “If I can’t, I hope I have a good influence on the young players. At the very least, as a broadcaster, I’ll know the players a lot better.”