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O's sign top pick Matusz to major league contract -
For the second consecutive year, the Orioles negotiated with their top draft pick until the final day before eventually getting their man. Shortly after 3p.m., the Orioles agreed to terms with University of San Diego left-hander Brian Matusz on a four-year, majorleague contract that included a $3.2million bonus and will be worth, at the minimum, $3.47million. Matusz, 21, the fourth overall ...
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Orioles Sign Top Draft Pick Matusz
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reports that the O's have signed Brian Matusz to a 4-year major league contract. He will net a $3.2MM bonus and the deal is said to be worth $3.47MM at the minimum. ...

O's Sign Draft Pick Matusz
Oriole Post - Baltimore Orioles Analysis & News; The World of Baseball and Beyond — ... The skinny from the Baltimore Sun: For the second consecutive year, the Orioles negotiated with their top draft pick until the final day before eventually getting their man. ...

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