The Baltimore Orioles began their offseason needing a front-of-the-rotation starter — either Corbin Burnes, whom they never appeared likely to re-sign, or a reasonable facsimile.
Their response thus far?
One-year contracts for a 35-year-old who was an ace in Japan, right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano, and a 41-year-old who is now a mid-rotation starter, righty Charlie Morton.
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According to a league source briefed on the club’s plans, the Orioles are still looking for additional upgrades in free agency and via trade. But their options, if they indeed intend to make further moves, are dwindling.
The Sugano and Morton additions, combined with the signings of outfielder Tyler O’Neill and catcher Gary Sánchez, likely are not what
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