The Baltimore Orioles appear poised to sign pitcher Yovani Gallardo. In fact, I honestly thought it would be done by now – I really did. My personal opinion was that today’s column would be announcing the signing (pending a physical, of course).
But obviously we’re still waiting. So why is this taking a bit longer? Could it be…the O’s are balking on giving an opt-out clause? That’s just speculation, however…think about it.
Owner Peter Angelos isn’t a fan of opt-out clauses, and I’ve told you my own aversion to them as well. I feel that it basically gives the player the right to backtrack on the deal.