RF Nick Markakis signed a six-year, $66.1 million contract that includes a limited no-trade clause, an option and incentives that could make the entire package worth more than $91 million.
OF Luke Scott and the Orioles avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract worth $2.4 million, according to the Baltimore Sun. ARRIVALS: LHP Mark Hendrickson (free agent from Marlins), INF/OF Ryan Freel (trade with Reds), SS Cesar Izturis (free agent from Cardinals), INF Chris Gomez (minor league free agent from Pirates), RHP Koji Uehara (free agent from Japan), C Chad Moeller (minor league free agent from Yankees), C Gregg Zaun (free agent from Blue Jays), OF Felix Pie (trade with Cubs), RHP David Pauley (trade with Red Sox).
DEPARTURES: C Ramon Hernandez (traded to Reds), RHP Daniel Cabrera (non-tendered, signed with Nationals), RHP Lance Cormier (non-tendered, signed with Rays), RHP Garrett Olson (traded to Cubs), RHP Randor Bierd (traded to Red Sox).
FREE AGENTS: OF Jay Payton, 1B Kevin Millar, INF Alex Cintron.
Millar could come back on a one-year contract if the club is unable to add a significant upgrade to the lineup. Payton is not likely to be re-signed.
ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE: LHP George Sherrill.
OF Nick Markakis avoided arbitration by agreeing to a long-term deal.
MEDICAL WATCH:
RHP Matt Albers (torn labrum in right shoulder) is expected to be ready for spring training and, if healthy, could contend for a spot in the starting rotation.
LHP Troy Patton (left shoulder surgery in March 2008) should be ready for spring training.
RHP Chris Ray (Tommy John surgery in August 2007) should be fully recovered in time to reclaim a role in the back end of the bullpen in spring training.
RHP Dennis Sarfate (right shoulder surgery in October 2008) planned to begin throwing in mid-December.
RHP Jim Johnson (right shoulder impingement) is expected to be ready for spring training and reclaim a role as a late inning reliever.
LHP Jamie Walker (left elbow inflammation) was expected to seek a medical opinion in early October after a dismal season that included a 6.87 ERA.
RHP Jim Miller (torn ligament in right shoulder) will refrain from upper-body workouts until mid-November at the earliest.
3B Melvin Mora (minor right shoulder surgery in November 2008) should be ready for spring training.
OF Ryan Freel (right hamstring surgery in July 2008) is expected to be ready for spring training.
