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Gibbons Set To Sign With Long Island

Former Orioles' outfielder Jay Gibbons confirmed on Sunday that he will sign a contract with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League this week, according to The Baltimore Sun.

"I'm looking forward to getting back and playing ball again," said Gibbons. "It's been 10 weeks, so hopefully I can get out on the field some time this week."

He was released by the Orioles in March, several months after he admitted using human growth hormone.

Via The Baltimore Sun

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O's Designate Trachsel After Poor Outings

The Baltimore Orioles have designated pitcher Steve Trachsel for assignment after a host of poor bullpen outings, according to The Associated Press.

Trachsel, 37, is 2-5 with an 8.39 ERA in 10 games this season, including eight starts.

The Orioles signed Trachsel as a free agent in February after he spent 2007 with Baltimore and the Chicago Cubs.

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Manny Joins 500-Club

Manny Ramirez became the 24th player to reach the 500-home run milestone, connecting in the seventh inning off Chad Bradford to help the Red Sox beat the Orioles 6-3 on Saturday night, as reported by the Associated Press.

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