The Orioles have agreed to a major league deal with Luis Ayala. The former Yankees gets $825,000 this year with a million dollar team option for 2012 and a $100,000 buyout, so $925,000 guaranteed. Just like last year Ayala pitched in Mexico to try and get a better deal and he definitely did get a good payday.
To make room for Ayala on the 40-man roster, the Orioles designated outfielder Matt Angle for assignment. Angle, 26, played in 31 games for the Orioles in 2011, hitting .177 and stealing 11 bases in 12 attempts. Ayala was ultimately deciding between the Orioles and Los Angeles Angels and his holding out is what probably got him the option year. Its really good for Ayala and it could be a good deal for the Orioles, but before last year Ayala hadn't had a good year since 2007 but the deal isn't a lot of guaranteed money and the Orioles always need pitching.
The Orioles also signed Nick Johnson to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training.
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