The Orioles have agreed to terms with free agent Wilson Betemit on a one-year deal that gives the organization necessary infield/outfield depth as well as a versatile candidate at designated hitter.
Via AP on Fox
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January 24, 2012
Infielder Wilson Betemit and the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a two-year, $3.25 million contract.
The Orioles announced the deal with the free agent Tuesday and say it includes a vesting option for 2014.
Betemit will receive a $500,000 signing bonus and earn $1 million this season and $1.75 million in 2013. A $3.2 million option for 2014 becomes guaranteed if he has a combined...
Via The Flagrant Fan
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January 24, 2012
Wilson Betemit's bat is a mirage. There. Glad we cleared that up right in the first sentence. At least now you know the tone the rest of this piece will take. Oh, perhaps as a stopgap for a season, Betemit could be at least useful now and then. But two years with an option? Oh dear. That's not a good idea. Friends, there is a reason why the Orioles will be Betemit's...
Via Rant Sports
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January 23, 2012
According to the Baltimore Sun the Orioles have agreed to terms with free agent infielder/DH Wilson Betemit. The 30 year old Betemit hit .285 with a .343 OBP in 97 games with Kansas City and Detroit. It is unclear where exactly he fits with the Orioles but Betemit does give manager Buck Showalter a pretty effective bat against right handed pitching. Betemit has experience playing...
Via Bronx Baseball Daily
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January 23, 2012
All of the focus lately has been on the DH spot, but perhaps just as important is finding somebody to backup Alex “We need a rotating-DH” Rodriguez.
Last season it was Eric Chavez, who did a good job, but spent nearly three months on the disabled list. It’s likely they’ll re-sign him for the same role next year, but it hasn’t happened yet and he has...
Via Oriole Post
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January 25, 2012
Now that the Prince Fielder saga is over (and it was very bewildering), where does it leave the Orioles in terms of their lineups? Honestly, I do think the team still needs another bat. By the way, although Fielder would have definitely helped the Orioles at the plate; however, it would have been a very poor use of resources by the organization. I don’t think he would have aged...
Via Baltimore Sun
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January 24, 2012
The Orioles made their signing of infielder Wilson Betemit official -- the club's realease is below.
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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January 23, 2012
The Orioles have agreed to sign Wilson Betemit to a one-year, Major League contract, reports Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun (via Twitter). The deal is pending a physical.
Via Oriole Post
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January 24, 2012
The Orioles signed Wilson Betemit last night to a two-year dealWilson Betemit last night to a two-year deal, with an option for a third one. He’s not the free agent we all expected; however, he’s got some pop in his bat and can play an array of positions in the infield, and some outfield.I mean, Betemit is a decent major leaguer, but not on the wrong side of 30 – yet – and...
Via SI.com
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January 24, 2012
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Infielder Wilson Betemit and the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a two-year, $3.25 million contract.
Via SportingNews.com
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January 24, 2012
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Via MLB Trade Rumors
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January 24, 2012
The Orioles announced that they designated right-hander Rick VandenHurk for assignment to create roster space for infielder Wilson Betemit.
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