May 11
SS Alex Cintron, who signed a minor league contract with the Orioles after playing for the Diamondbacks and White Sox, was called up on Sunday from Class AAA Norfolk. The move gave the Orioles four position reserves and pared the pitching staff to 12 as reliever Bob McCrory was sent back to the Tides.
May 11
The Orioles have purchased Cintron's contract from Triple-A Norfolk.
Recommendation: Freddie Bynum is the O's starting shortstop for now, but the versatile Cintron may get a shot at the job at some point.
May 11
The Baltimore Orioles have purchased the contract of IF Alex Cintron from Triple-A Norfolk, according to the Associated Press.
May 11
The Baltimore Orioles purchased the contract of infielder Alex Cintron from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday and optioned right-hander Bob McCroy to their top farm club.
Advice: Cintron is a career .277 hitter in 598 games with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago White Sox. He hit .243 with two home runs and 19 RBIs last season with the White Sox. Trembley said Freddie Bynum is his "shortstop until he shows he can't do it," while the 29-year-old Cintron will be primarily a utility player. The Orioles signed him to a minor league contract after spring training and he hit .288 in 16 games with Norfolk.
