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Orioles To Re-Sign Craig Gentry

By Jeff Todd | February 7, 2018 at 12:24pm CDT

The Orioles have struck a minor-league deal to bring back outfielder Craig Gentry, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today (Twitter link). Gentry receives a MLB spring invite and could earn $900K in the majors.

The 34-year-old has seen action in each of the past nine MLB campaigns, including a 77-game run with the O’s last year. He took only 117 plate appearances in that span, but did produce a useful .257/.333/.386 slash line. The right-handed hitter performed much better against lefties, as he has for most of his career.

Gentry will likely battle for a bench spot in camp, with players such as the right-handed-hitting Joey Rickard, switch-hitting Anthony Santander, and lefty-swinging Jaycob Brugman also in the same general mix. The Orioles will need to give at least one spot to a lefty bat — perhaps one that’s not yet in the organization — but figure to have at least one reserve spot open to competition.

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  1. Alex Graboyes

    8 years ago

    This should be breaking news with the way the off-season is.

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  2. lowtalker1

    8 years ago

    Doesn’t listen to bob until it’s confirmed

    Reply
  3. 2012orioles

    8 years ago

    I liked how he played last year. I’ll take it

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    • dimitriinla

      8 years ago

      Yep looked good at times, plus a real nice presence on the base paths when used.

      Reply
  4. Lefty_Orioles_Fan

    8 years ago

    Praise the Lord and Pass the Martinis!!!!

    Reply
  5. PhanaticDuck26

    8 years ago

    seriously, what are these guys doing about their rotation!?! Yeah, we all know how slow this offseason’s been yada yada yada and many teams still have holes, but I really cannot recall a team with SUCH a dire need continuing to do NOTHING this late in the game. A major league ballclub is prepared to go with Gausmann as its #1? Really? The direction of this franchise is truly pathetic; what are they hanging on to? Im not an Orioles fan so Im a complete outsider looking in, but man from the surface this team seems completely fine with wallowing in mediocrity. I feel bad for the fans.

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    • wrigleywannabe

      8 years ago

      Who says they are doing nothing? Do you have insider knowledge?

      What’s pathetic is how people get so consumed over pro sports.

      PP selling baby parts. meh, but, the Orioles haven’t signed a starter….how will we live ?!!

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      • osfandan

        8 years ago

        ….says the guy with an account to post on a website called MLB Trade Rumors.

        Take your politics elsewhere bud.

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      • lord vincent

        8 years ago

        What is sad is that some folks can’t let others express their thoughts with out being judgmental and negative.

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    • John Deas

      8 years ago

      Actually Bundy is our #1, Gausman is #2. I’m more concerned that as an O’s fan I have no idea is the #3 starter, much less #4 or #5 starter. I didn’t think it was possible to have a worse rotation than last year, but Duquette is saying “hold my beer.”

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      • Jbigz12

        8 years ago

        Castro is going to get a spot I can say that with some certainty now. I still can’t see how we don’t sign 2 guys this offseason. We don’t have any other options. Castro or Ynoa will take the 5 slot but idk after that.

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      • mehs

        8 years ago

        Cortes the rule 5 pick from the Yankees is going to get every chance to take one of the rotation spots, with Ynoa penciled in for another.

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    • baltimore buddy

      8 years ago

      RA Dickey ?? Just what Os need

      Reply
  6. mstrchef13

    8 years ago

    I’d be more interested in this if he hit left handed. Right now he’s redundant with Hays and Rickard.

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    • mehs

      8 years ago

      He is way less useful with much less upside than Hays and a different kind of meh relative to Rickard..

      Reply
  7. RiverCatsFilms

    8 years ago

    Wow! This will change the game!

    Reply
  8. athingortwo

    8 years ago

    Oriole’s will resign Tillman and he will actually have a banner year. Fear not. Then the big left handed bat coming in a day or two. I am……..

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  9. skip 2

    8 years ago

    Wow O’s favorited to win the World Series!!!!

    Reply
  10. sfgiants49ers

    8 years ago

    Jaycob Brugman should get a decent amount of playing time. I liked how he played with the A’s. I believe Brugman can get him self a everyday job. He can blossom to good potential. Surprised the A’s let him go since they seem to keep guys with good obp and a decent average. Good power as well.

    Reply
  11. tonypro7

    8 years ago

    That’s seals our postseason bid!

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