The Orioles signed right handed relief pitcher Scott Williamson who pitched for the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres last year.

Williamson: 2-4, 5.72 ERA, 39.1 IP, 1.60 WHIP, 9.62 K/9

Cost: 1 year/$900,000

Grade: B+

This is a nice low risk, potential high reward signing. If Williamson can get/stay healthy next year he could be the best pitcher in the Orioles bullpen. He’s a high strikeout pitcher who has had success when hes been healthy throughout his career. A nice cheap contract that won’t make us lose a draft pick is another bonus. Combine this with another reliever signing soon and our bullpen is going to be vastly improved. Good signing, now its time to focus on some other areas like LF/1B/DH/SP.

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