Article: Orioles Get a Bit of Relief; Team Acquires Grimsley From Royals for D. Bautista

-- The Baltimore Orioles acquired right-handed reliever Jason Grimsley in a trade with the Kansas City Royals late Monday night. By giving up highly regarded pitching prospect Denny Bautista in return, the Orioles signaled their continued resolve for the 2004 season, despite entering a three-game series with the New York Yankees on Tuesday night 14 games out of first place.

Grimsley, who will turn 37 in August, is 3-3 with a 3.38 ERA in 32 appearances this season for the Royals, and 38-50 with a 4.76 ERA in parts of 13 major league seasons. As part of the deal, the Orioles agreed to a contract extension with Grimsley through 2005.

In exchange for Grimsley, the Orioles gave up Class AA Bowie ...

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