Actual Good News...
...If you're an Orioles Fan.
They've signed Steve Kline, a very good left handed relief pitcher last with the St. Louis Cardinals.
I'm very happy with this move, as upgrading the bullpen was an important but cheap goal for this offseason and Kline was one of, if not the, best relievers on the free agent market. This certainly leaves the Orioles with the option of trading talented-but-inconsistent closer Jorge Julio, perhaps in a package to add some starting pitching depth. B.J. Ryan could slide into the closer role relatively comfortably, with Kline the set-up man.
However the O's front office handles the addition of Kline, this is a good move and hopefully a harbinger of other smart additions this offseason.
They've signed Steve Kline, a very good left handed relief pitcher last with the St. Louis Cardinals.
I'm very happy with this move, as upgrading the bullpen was an important but cheap goal for this offseason and Kline was one of, if not the, best relievers on the free agent market. This certainly leaves the Orioles with the option of trading talented-but-inconsistent closer Jorge Julio, perhaps in a package to add some starting pitching depth. B.J. Ryan could slide into the closer role relatively comfortably, with Kline the set-up man.
However the O's front office handles the addition of Kline, this is a good move and hopefully a harbinger of other smart additions this offseason.
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