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Baltimore Orioles: Agreed to terms with pitcher
George Sherrill on a one-year contract.
Sherrill got $2.75 million and the deal nixes the pending arbitration hearing. Sherrill is a poster child for why closers are overrated and ...
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Via Eli's MLB Rumors
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February 06, 2009
The Twins and Luis Ayala have agreed to a one year deal worth 1.3 million dollars, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Ayala was overworked last season with the Nationals and Mets, going 2-10 with a 5.71 ERA. However, he had a 3.19 ERA the previous season. Ayala will compete for the setup role in the Twins bullpen.?This story was approved by MLB Rumors.
Via Oriole Post
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February 07, 2009
As predicted, George Sherrill will not go to arbitation as the closer and the Orioles have come to an agreement for his 2009 contract... From the Baltimore Sun: The Orioles avoided arbitration with George Sherrill tonight, signing the All-Star reliever to a $2.75 million deal for the 2009 season.Eligible for arbitration for the first time, Sherrill, who saved 31 games last season...
Via Midwest Sports Fans
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February 07, 2009
The Minnesota Twins signed Luis Ayala to a one year deal yesterday. Jim Pohlad said that a Joe Crede signing 'makes sense' and that payroll should increase next season. Also, Matt Guerrier is extended through 2009.
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