The free-agent closer market has begun to move, and as expected, the Baltimore Orioles are right in the mix. According to Francys Romero of BeisbolFR, the Oriol

New Baltimore Orioles outfielder Taylor Ward shared what he said to his former Los Angeles Angels teammates after being traded.

Just 12 days prior, on Nov. 6, the Orioles claimed the 27-year-old León off waivers from the Houston Astros. The 27-year-old did not appear in a major league game this season, but he's consistently hit for power in the minors and looked like an interesting corner outfield depth piece.

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"I had a wonderful time being in Anaheim, playing in Anaheim. … It's something I'll cherish for the rest of my life," Ward said.

The Baltimore Orioles need starting pitching, but they just gave up one of their best homegrown starting pitchers in a while.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/orioles/onsi as Baltimore Orioles star getting serious trade interest.

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