Orioles fill rotation spot with Japanese pitcher
Japanese pitcher Koji Uehara and the Baltimore Orioles have reached a preliminary agreement on a two-year contract.
n/a Trevor Hoffman ...8 mins 
n/a Trevor Hoffman ...8 mins 
n/a Trevor Hoffman ...8 mins 
n/a Tim Redding ...8 mins 
n/a Tim Redding ...20 mins 
n/a Chris Gomez ...20 mins 
n/a Chris Gomez ...32 mins 
n/a Angel Berroa ...44 mins 
n/a Trevor Hoffman ...44 mins 
P Chris Perez ...44 mins 
R Peter Moylan ...elbow
R Darren O'Day ...shoulder
R Kelvim Escobar ...shoulder
S Jeremy Bonderman ...elbow
OF B.J. Upton ...shoulder
2B Chase Utley ...hip
R Joel Zumaya ...shoulder
S Chorye Spoone ...shoulder
R Pat Neshek ...elbow
S Eric Hacker ...elbow

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Trevor Hoffman has been offered a one-year deal by the Dodgers, according to the LA Times. Financial details were not disclosed.The Dodgers and Brewers are believed to be the top contenders for the all-time saves leader. Hoffman would serve as a one-year stopgap at closer with the Dod. . . more (fanball.com)

Japanese pitcher Koji Uehara and the Baltimore Orioles have reached a preliminary agreement on a two-year contract.
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