The Orioles sign P Rick Sutcliffe as a free agent. The former 1984 Cy Young Award winner was 6-5 with a 4.10 era with the Cubs last season.

On December 19, 1991 — The Baltimore Orioles sign  P Rick Sutcliffe as a free agent to a 2 year $3.3M deal with another $1.6M in incentives. The former 1984 Cy Young Award winner was 6-5 with a 4.10 era with the Cubs last season the Cubs decline to offer him a contract due to recurring arm problems.

During his two seasons with the Orioles, the right-hander will compile a 26-25 record for the club, and will be Baltimore’s starter in the team’s first game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. He will also earn all his incentives.

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