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The Baltimore Orioles sign Yovani Gallardo: good move?

Finally. After what seemingly felt like an eternity of “the Baltimore Orioles are likely to sign Yovani Gallardo” talks, they did. MLB Trade Rumors reported that the deal was a three-year, $35-million deferred doozy with a $13-million option in 2019.

It’s not a bad deal, it’s just not exciting. The Orioles needed to go out and get a starting pitcher because they lost Wei-Yin Chen to the Marlins, and Gallardo seemed to be their man from the get go. Gallardo, who is entering his age-29 season, certainly has the experience to lead a rotation.

The question that has to be asked is did the Orioles get better?

Was Gallardo a good signing? Keep reading to find out.