Orioles “actively pursuing” Mike Morse and Oliver Perez

By Craig CalcaterraJul 31, 2013, 1:03 PM EST
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The O’s could use a DH/corner bat and the Mariners have one. So this would make sense:

 

As for Perez, the Orioles’ greatest strength last season was its bullpen. This year it’s a different story and they’ve already added Francisco Rodriguez to bolster the pen. Perez has been an effective enough lefty specialist, though not one you’d necessarily trust over the long haul.

Ian Kinsler signs a two-year deal with the Padres

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By Craig CalcaterraDec 14, 2018, 3:29 PM EST
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Ken Rosenthal reports that Ian Kinsler is signing with the San Diego Padres on a two-year, $8 million deal.

A surprising multi-year deal for Kinsler, who will turn 37 next season, but it’s a pretty low financial outlay for the Padres. An understandably low one following a year in which Kinsler hit just .240/.301/.380 with 14 home runs and 16 stolen bases for the Angels and Red Sox. He can still pick it at the keystone, however, taking home Gold Glove honors there last season. He’ll turn 37 next June.

Kinsler will likely bump Luis Urias from second to short until top prospect Fernando Tatis, Jr. is called up to San Diego, at which point one presumes Urias will then, in turn, bump Kinsler off of second base into a bench role, at least if Urias performs. Given that Kinsler will not make much money on this deal, it’s not something the Padres are likely to sweat.