good lord, looks like the o's are going to an all bullpen pitching staff-
Orioles work to add Bradford, Williamson to bullpen
By Buster Olney
ESPN The Magazine
The Baltimore Orioles, aggressively making over their bullpen this offseason, are expected to sign right-hander Scott Williamson -- the fourth veteran the team has targeted for its middle relief this offseason.
Williamson will receive a one-year deal worth $900,000, plus incentives.
The Orioles have already signed left-hander Jamie Walker and right-hander Danys Baez, and have an agreement in place with right-hander Chad Bradford.
The Baltimore Sun, citing a source, reported that Bradford, who pitched for the Mets last season, was close to accepting a three-year contract from the Orioles.
And now sources say the Orioles will sign Williamson, 30, who has pitched in 328 games in his career, with 55 saves and a 3.32 ERA.
Baltimore entered the offseason eager to rework a bullpen that was 19-25 with a 5.25 ERA and 35 saves in 56 opportunities this year.
Buster Olney is a senior writer at ESPN The Magazine. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
