The Baltimore Orioles have signed their shortstop for the next couple of seasons as they have agreed on a two year deal with Cesar Izturis. The 28 year old Izturis batted .263 in 135 games with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2008. He ranked third in the NL with a .980 fielding percentage as well.

Don’t expect Izturis to put up high numbers at the plate, this is more of a defensive signing more then anything. He can provide a little bit of leadership for the younger players as well.

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The Baltimore Orioles have shipped catcher Ramon Hernandez to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for three players. The most notable player that is coming to the Orioles is outfielder Ryan Freel. Freel is a balls to the wall player who gives it his all on every play. He has been injured because of his play, but he will bring some excitement to the team.

The other two players the O’s will be getting are infielders Justin Turner and Brandon Waring.

The Orioles will also be eating part of Hernandez’s contract as he is due $8.5 million this next season.

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