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| Gibbons released by Marlins |
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03/13/2009 |
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| independent Atlantic League for a short time before signing a minor league deal with the Brewers. Gibbons batted .308 with five homers and 17 RBI in 34 games between Double-A Huntsville and Triple-A Nashville. Gibbons appeared in 779 games with the Baltimore Orioles from 2001-2007, sporting a .260 average with 121 homers and 405 RBI. In other moves Friday, Florida sent down outfielder Michael Stanton, catchers Kyle Skipworth and Miguel Fermin, third baseman Matt Dominguez, and pitchers Jose Ceda and Michael Woo |
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| Orioles, Eaton reach minor league agreement |
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03/01/2009 |
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| Fort Lauderdale, FL (MySportsbook) - The Baltimore Orioles signed starting pitcher Adam Eaton to a minor league contract on Sunday. Eaton had a rough two-year stint in Philadelphia, going 14-18 with a 6.10 earned-run average in 51 games -- 49 starts -- for the Phillies in 2007 and 2008. The right-hander was sent to the minor leagues in mid-season of the 2008 campaign and failed to make an appearance with the big club in its stretch run to the World Series title. The Phillies released him on February 27. Over |
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| O's extend 2B Roberts through 2014 |
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02/20/2009 |
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| Fort Lauderdale, FL (MySportsbook) - The Baltimore Orioles and second baseman Brian Roberts agreed to a four-year contract extension through the 2014 season on Friday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 31-year-old leadoff hitter set a team mark last season with 51 doubles, matched his career best with 107 runs and set personal highs with 181 hits and eight triples. He also batted .296 with 40 stolen bases, nine home runs and 57 runs batted in. Roberts is a career .284 hitter and has batted . |
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| Roberts reportedly confirms extension with O's |
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02/19/2009 |
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| Fort Lauderdale, FL (MySportsbook) - Baltimore Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts confirmed in a report on Thursday that he signed a four-year contract extension through the 2013 season with the club. The 31-year-old indicated on MLB.com the two sides were close to finalizing the $40 million deal. Roberts is a career .284 hitter and has batted .290 or better in three of the past four seasons. The switch-hitter has a career on-base percentage of .355 and has scored 619 runs with 226 steals, 61 home runs and |
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| Jays sign Millar to minor-league deal |
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02/11/2009 |
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| Toronto, ON (MySportsbook) - The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to terms with veteran infielder Kevin Millar on a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training on Wednesday. The 37-year-old Millar played the last three seasons with the Baltimore Orioles, hitting .234 with 20 home runs and 72 runs batted in over 145 games in 2008. In 11 major-league seasons, the veteran has 163 homers, 670 RBI and a .277 average in 1,349 games with Florida, Boston and Baltimore. He was a member of the Red Sox 2004 Worl |
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| O's bring in INF Wigginton |
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02/10/2009 |
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| Baltimore, MD (MySportsbook) - The Baltimore Orioles and free agent infielder Ty Wigginton have agreed to a two-year contract on Tuesday. Last season with the Astros, the 31-year-old Wigginton played in 111 games and batted .285 with 23 home runs and 58 RBI. While spending the majority of his time at third base with Houston, he played 30 games in left field and has also played second base and first base in his career. Over seven seasons in the majors, which has included stops with the Mets, Pirates and Rays, |
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| Orioles, Sherrill agree to terms |
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02/07/2009 |
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| Baltimore, MD (MySportsbook) - The Baltimore Orioles avoided arbitration with George Sherrill, signing the left-handed reliever to a one-year contract on Saturday. Sherrill, 31, posted a 3-5 record with 31 saves and a 4.73 earned run average in 57 appearances for the Orioles last season, his first after coming over in the trade that sent Erik Bedard to Seattle. An All-Star in 2008, Sherrill is 13-13 with 35 saves and a 3.96 ERA in 252 career games with the Mariners and Orioles. |
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| Baltimore signs P Parrish |
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02/04/2009 |
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| Baltimore, MD (MySportsbook) - The Baltimore Orioles signed pitcher John Parrish to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training as a non-roster invitee, the team announced on Wednesday. Parrish, 31, went 1-1 with a 4.04 earned run average in 13 games (six starts) with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2008. In over seven seasons in the majors, Parrish is 13-13 with a 4.54 ERA in 174 games, which includes 16 starts. In addition to Baltimore and Toronto, he has also saw time in a Seattle uniform. Also on |
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| O's bring in Wigginton |
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02/03/2009 |
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| Baltimore, MD (MySportsbook) - The Baltimore Orioles and free agent third baseman Ty Wigginton have agreed to a two-year contract on Tuesday. The Baltimore Sun is reporting that the contract depends upon Wigginton passing a physical which is expected to take place later in the week. Last season with the Astros, the 31-year-old Wigginton played in 111 games and batted .285 with 23 home runs and 58 RBI. While spending the majority of his time at third base with Houston, he played 30 games in left field and has |
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| Orioles acquire P Hill from Cubs |
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02/02/2009 |
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| Baltimore, MD (MySportsbook) - The Baltimore Orioles announced on Monday that they have acquired left-handed pitcher Rich Hill from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for a player to be named later. Hill had a career year in 2007, notching an 11-8 record in 32 starts with a 3.92 earned run average and 183 strikeouts. However, he was slowed last season by a back injury and spent most of the year in the minor leagues. The 28-year- old made five starts with Chicago in 2008, going 1-0 with a 4.12 ERA. He fanned 15 batt |
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