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Francisco Cordero joining the Orioles?

By Mark J. Miller | Scoop Du Jour – Tue, Jan 17, 2012 7:08 AM EST

US PresswireNow that the Cincinnati Reds have signed Ryan Madson as their closer, reliever Francisco Cordero is still sitting out in the cold. But a door may be opening to him with the Baltimore Orioles.

The Baltimore Sun reports that the O's "have expressed some interest in the lone viable free-agent closer."

As far as active pitchers, the 36-year-old Cordero, who has been with the Reds for the last four seasons, only trails Mariano Rivera in career saves. While in Cincy, Cordero, a three-time All-Star, saved 150 games in 174 chances. Last season, he closed out 37 games in 43 chances for the 79-83 Reds.

The Sun points out that Cordero's career as a closer started in 2004 with the Texas Rangers when current Orioles manager Buck Showalter was calling the shots from behind the bench there.

According to the paper, the O's talked to the Seattle Mariners at the winter meetings in December about a possible trade for 28-year-old closer Brandon League, but that didn't work out.

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4 comments

Fanger • Baltimore, Maryland • 3 months ago
In the last two years the Orioles have spent $12M on Mike Gonzalez and Kevin Gregg. Both bombed out. One would think that we are done with big-ticket closers. Besides, big money should never be spent on a closer. If he's cheap, sign him. If not, forget him.
- Bob 3 months ago
  When you play in the AL East, a 10 cent closer won't get the job done. You need a guy, like Cordero, who can get the job done.
CommonMan • Irving, Texas • 3 months ago
They might as well sign another former Ranger. Half the team already is ex-Rangers.
Don J • Columbus, Ohio • 3 months ago
Now with the new pitchers, that we have aquired, we can get on with some serious business now. Cordero, came into close out games, when we were ahead, and gave up, quite a few home runs,, so, I am more than pleased, that he is out, of Cincinnati. Now we will win, some games, and just maybe go to the play offs.
- Bob 3 months ago
  OK, a guy who saved you 37 games last year, had a 2.45 ERA and a W-L record of 5-3 is not worthy of pitching for your team? Give me a break! Madson is pretty good, and younger, so I can't say your team made a bad move, but don't tell me how terrible of a pitcher he is. He got the job done!
- GTisMe 3 months ago
  dude, what is, with all, of the, commas??????
Don J • Columbus, Ohio • 3 months ago
AS, A Cincinnati Reds, long time fan, I am very happy, that Cordero, is out of Cincinnati.
Never did care for him, at all, I think, he is a fake.
- Bob 3 months ago
  Right. A 5-3, 37 Save, 2.45 ERA fake. What is a real Closer, then?