2016 – The Orioles reportedly sign free agent 1B/3B Pedro Alvarez for one year at $5.75 million. The 2013 National League home run champ had trouble finding a team after being let go by the Pirates last Fall because of concerns regarding his defensive play. He won’t have to worry about that as the Birds’ primary designated hitter this year.

On March 8, 2016 — 2016 – The Orioles reportedly sign free agent 1B/3B Pedro Alvarez for one year at $5.75 million. The 2013 National League home run champ had trouble finding a team after being let go by the Pirates last Fall because of concerns regarding his defensive play. He won’t have to worry about that as the Birds’ primary designated hitter this year.

Sources –
Baseball Reference March 8
SABR Games Project
National Pastime March 8
Retro Sheet
Replay The Game

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