BALTIMORE -- Relief pitcher Chad Bradford
passed a team physical and finalized a $10.5 million, three-year
contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday.
The 32-year-old right-hander was 4-2 with a 2.90 ERA last year with the
New York Mets. Baltimore also finalized a $900,000, one-year contract
with reliever Scott Williamson.
Bradford -- known for his submarine delivery -- and Williamson became
the third and fourth relievers to agree to contracts with the Orioles,
following right-hander Danys Baez
left-hander Jamie Walker.
"I think it came down to how interested, or aggressive, they were with
me," Bradford said.
The Orioles have been trying to strengthen a bullpen that went 19-25
with a 5.25 ERA and 35 saves in 56 opportunities last season.
Baltimore also has a pending deals with first baseman Kevin
Millar ($2.75 million) and backup catcher Paul
Bako ($900,000).
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