aejm1400
December-6th-2006, 08:15 PM
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/baseball/bal-bynum1206,0,7331973.story?coll=bal-sports-baseball
He hit .257 in 71 games last year; O's also sign catcher Bako
The Associated Press
Originally published December 6, 2006, 9:04 PM EST
The Orioles acquired utilityman Freddie Bynum from the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night for a player to be named.
The 26-year-old Bynum hit .257 with four homers, 12 RBIs and eight steals last season in 71 games. He was on the disabled list from June 25 to Aug. 21 because of right shoulder inflammation.
Baltimore also finalized a $900,000, one-year contract with backup catcher Paul Bako, who could earn $150,000 more in performance bonuses.
Bako, 34, hit .209 for Kansas City last season and has a .236 average in nine big league seasons with eight teams.
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So with the yearly deal with the Cubs, the O's have added another player. Sure, it's not a big signing, but it's nice to continue to see the O's make moves trying to improve. I wonder what caught their eye with Bynum, besides his low player cost.
He hit .257 in 71 games last year; O's also sign catcher Bako
The Associated Press
Originally published December 6, 2006, 9:04 PM EST
The Orioles acquired utilityman Freddie Bynum from the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night for a player to be named.
The 26-year-old Bynum hit .257 with four homers, 12 RBIs and eight steals last season in 71 games. He was on the disabled list from June 25 to Aug. 21 because of right shoulder inflammation.
Baltimore also finalized a $900,000, one-year contract with backup catcher Paul Bako, who could earn $150,000 more in performance bonuses.
Bako, 34, hit .209 for Kansas City last season and has a .236 average in nine big league seasons with eight teams.
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So with the yearly deal with the Cubs, the O's have added another player. Sure, it's not a big signing, but it's nice to continue to see the O's make moves trying to improve. I wonder what caught their eye with Bynum, besides his low player cost.