Orioles sign Derrek Lee

[Kingdom]

Lee signs a one year deal. Hey, if the lineup stays healthy, it's not the worst thing ever. Of course, that means Lee regains some old form, Hardy learns to hit again, Reynolds hits .250 or .260 again, and Wieters takes the "leap".

In all seriousness, it's a solid lineup. Reynolds, Roberts, Lee, Wieters, Ad. Jones, Markakis, and Scott. Obviously the pitching is still a concern, but this team should improve under a full season of Buck Showalter. In theory.

Orioles find their first baseman in Derrek Lee, who has greed to a one-year deal worth $8-10 million - chicagotribune.com

[love_that_reefer]

I like this move a lot better than them offering three years for LaRoche. Lee is a bounceback candidate only if that back stays healthy but the infield defense should be improved even after getting Reynolds.

[Trendy Bastard]

Good move for the Os. Hopefully he can return to pre-2010 form.

[DiamondDave]

Low risk, high reward move... exactly what we need while trying to reshape the club while young pitching matures