Orioles reach deals with relievers
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Adding another pair of relievers, the Baltimore Orioles reached preliminary agreements with Chad Bradford and Scott Williamson on Tuesday and also neared a deal to re-sign first baseman Kevin Millar and add backup catcher Paul Bako.
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Buddy Groom's &#36;3 million option was declined Friday by the Baltimore Orioles, who must pay the left-hander a &#36;250,000 buyout.
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The Philadelphia Phillies Friday picked up the options on two pitchers, including closer Billy Wagner. Under the terms of his contract, Wagner, 33, will be paid $9,000,000 next season.
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The Orioles and second baseman Brian Roberts continue to discuss a contract extension, and both sides have indicated that an agreement will be reached before the start of the season.
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The Orioles are close to signing second baseman Brian Roberts to a one-year, $4.2 million contract, thereby avoiding arbitration.
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Jeremy Guthrie allows two hits in seven innings and a pair of relievers finish off the Orioles' 2-0 win over Oakland on Sunday.
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After consecutive late-game collapses, the beleaguered Baltimore bullpen was filled with high fives and hugs. And only one Orioles reliever got into the game. Jay Payton had three hits, including a two-run double that keyed a five-run rally, and starter Daniel Cabrera went a much-needed eight innings to lead Baltimore over the Seattle Mariners 9-5 Wednesday and stop the Orioles' five-game losing streak.
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NEW YORK (Sports Network) - The New York Yankees and New  York Mets have reportedly agreed on a deal to swap lefthanded  relievers.
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Baltimore appears to be out of the running for free-agent first baseman Carlos Delgado as Florida offers the slugger a deal worth $9 million more than the Orioles' offer.
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Chad Bradford was anxious for a quick agreement, and the Baltimore Orioles complied.
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Signaling for the first time publicly that he might be persuaded to drop his opposition to a team in Washington, DC, Orioles owner Peter Angelos said he could go along if a deal is struck to protect his franchise and Maryland&#39;s investment in Oriole Park
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Baseball The Chicago Cubs were close to agreement last night on a trade to send unhappy slugger Sammy Sosa to the Baltimore Orioles, several high-ranking baseball officials told The Associated Press. Medical tests and approval from commissioner Bud Selig and the players' association remain unresolved, the officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity. The Cubs would pay a substantial part ...
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Jon Leicester and three relievers combine on a five-hitter as the Orioles notch a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday.
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Relief pitcher Chad Bradford passed a team physical and finalized a $10.5 million, three-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday.
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The Orioles have spoken with the agent for Diamondbacks first basemen Richie Sexon and might be interested in signing the slugger.
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The Anaheim Angels, who had preliminary conversations with the Mets about trading Jose Guillen for Mike Piazza, dealt the outfielder to the Washington-bound Expos.
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Chris Ray is still the Orioles closer for now, interim manager Dave Trembley vowed, but a slight change in his role could be on the way.