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The Orioles were hopeful that free agent closer Rafael Soriano would decline salary arbitration with the Braves, but he accepted arbitration by the midnight deadline and will remain in Atlanta for the 2010 season.
That leaves to O's to consider several other possible closer candidates, but Soriano's decision is a bit of a setback because he looked like a very good fit and his exit from the market reduces the number of suitable relievers available.
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Comments
Frustrating loss for the Ravens tonight. Joe Flacco, with the sore ankle, looks too deliberate. Cam Cameron has no appreciation for smash-mouth football when his team has first and goal from the one. Pathetic. It has killed the Ravens.
Posted by: Barry | December 8, 2009 12:08 AM
J.J. Putz, Brandon Lyon and Kelvim Escobar are worth looking into.
Not at all worth giving up two draft picks for Mike Gonzalez, Kevin Gregg or Jose Valverde.
Posted by: not brooks | December 8, 2009 1:01 AM
OMG, I agree with NOT BROOKS.
someone check the weather in Hell.
j/k, I generally agree more than dis-agree with not brooks.
Posted by: paulie | December 8, 2009 1:33 AM
Maybe the O's brass could have,,you know, told his agent they are interested in offering a deal. But I guess they are not planning on much. Wow, bad signs all around
Posted by: Cereal Blogger | December 8, 2009 9:59 AM
Thing about this is I'm not sure Atlanta realyl wants Soriano after signing Saito and Wagner they were probably hoping to get the compesations picks for Soriano, now that they can't they may be willing to trade him.
Posted by: Alex | December 8, 2009 11:08 AM
Try as they might the Packers were unable to hand the game to this hapless mess of a football team that I heard everyone "Rav"ing about all summer. Joe Flacco looked exactly like what he is: a second year QB with MUCH to learn. One thing I see in common between the O's and Ravens is a total inability to fill in needed positions. The O's have needed a 1st baseman forever, and the Ravens have needed a "real" WR for the same length of time.
Come on Spring Training. Go O's!
Posted by: Hoosier Oriole | December 8, 2009 1:26 PM