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Sources: O's, Uehara agree on two-year deal
Likely slated for starting rotation, RHP would break ground as first Japan native to play for O's

By Dan Connolly | dan.connolly@baltsun.com
4:48 PM EST, January 6, 2009

The Orioles appear to have filled one vacant spot in their wide-open rotation while at the same time officially opening the door to the Far East.

Two industry sources have confirmed that the Orioles have agreed in principle on a two-year deal with Japanese right-hander Koji Uehara.

The deal is pending specific contract language and a physical, which is expected to occur possibly later this week, though an appointment in Baltimore has not been scheduled.

Sources: O's, Uehara agree on two-year deal -- baltimoresun.com

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Japanese right-hander Koji Uehara has agreed to a two-year, $10 million, incentive-laden deal pending a physical, which could take place later this week in Baltimore, several industry sources confirmed.

Sources: O's, Uehara agree on two-year deal -- baltimoresun.com