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O’s sign pitcher Armando Galarraga with a minor league contract

Found January 18, 2012 on The Capital Sports Report: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Armando Galarraga
TEAMS: Arizona Diamondbacks,  Baltimore Orioles,  Detroit Tigers,  Texas Rangers
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012 1:22 am ET

By Anthony Caruso III
The Capital Sports Report

The Baltimore Orioles have signed Armando Galarraga.

He signed a minor league contract with the team. And will be invited to spring training with an opportunity to earn a spot in the rotation.

He made eight starts with the Arizona Diamondbacks last season. He struggled by going 3-4 with a 5.91 ERA.

He was traded prior to last season from the Detroit Tigers to the Diamondbacks. His most famous moment came when he had a no hitter blown by an umpire’s call in 2010.

His best season came in 2008, his first season in Detroit after being traded from the Texas Rangers. He had a 13-7 mark with a 3.73 ERA in 30 games.

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