The Orioles have reached minor league deals with free agent pitchers Joel Pineiro and Mark Hendrickson. Pineiro is yet another pitcher to sign with
a new organization while working their way back from injury. Both pitchers are
seeking to return to the majors for the first time since 2011.
Pineiro, 34, last pitched for the Los Angeles Angels. After a strong
37-20 record to start his career with Seattle, the 6' 200 lb. right-hander
struggled from 2004-2006, posting losing seasons with very high ERA's each
season. Working exclusively as a starter since joining the St Louis
Cardinals and working under HOF
worthy pitching Coach Dave Duncan, Pineiro has already seen his career resurrected
once. All tolled, Pineiro has a 101-93 won-lost record. He was
pitching in the Orioles minor league system when his 2012 season ended in order
to undergo labrum surgery. Pineiro's deal does not include an invitation
to the major league camp, according to Eduardo A.En...
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February 04, 2013
