Orioles sign Gonzalez, Atkins. Is Holliday Next?

December 16, 2009 by Ryan Gilbert  
Filed under Free Agency, News & Notes, News&Notes

UPDATE: Baltimore has reportedly joined the bidding for Matt Holliday. Already with a full outfield, if they do sign him one could assume that they would trade their OF depth to gain pitching.

UPDATE: Orioles have also agreed to a 1 year deal with 3B Garrett Atkins.

UPDATE: Gonzalez Deal is worth $12 million with incentives making it possibly worth a total of $16 million.

The Baltimore Orioles are nearing a 2 year deal with ex-Brave lefty reliever Mike Gonzalez. This move would give the Orioles a serious threat at the end of games, something they have lacked since the loss of George Sherrill.  Could this eliminate them as a candidate for Kevin Gregg?

Gonzalez (Type A FA) should take physical later this week, Orioles will lose their 2nd round pick (#43 overall) to the Braves

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