|
|
Article: Orioles Pad Lineup With Sabo; Third Baseman Spurns Mets, Signs for Year, $2 Million
- Article from:
- The Washington Post
- Article date:
- January 15, 1994
- Author:
CopyrightThis material is published under license from the Washington Post. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post. (Hide copyright information)
|
The Baltimore Orioles yesterday took another significant step
in trying to ensure that their 1994 season ends with an October
celebration or two. Their offseason free agent spending spree
continued as they signed veteran third baseman Chris Sabo to a
one-year contract worth $2 million plus incentives.
Sabo's deal could pay him approximately $2.5 million if he
earns his performance and award bonuses, agent Jim Bronner and
Orioles General Manager Roland Hemond said.
Even if he does, the Orioles believe they've come away with a
bargain. It's been an offseason full of celebrations within the B&O
Warehouse, and there was another one yesterday when Sabo joined
first baseman Rafael Palmeiro ...