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Why Wilson Betemit makes sense for the Orioles

Found January 24, 2012 on Baltimore Sun:
PLAYERS: Wilson Betemit
TEAMS: Detroit Tigers

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Orioles fans received a free-agent acquisition – albeit not the one they were likely waiting for – on Monday evening.
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