His signing provides us with a proven shortstop and another veteran to make a positive impact on our younger players. Bordick homered during his first at-bat with the Mets, but finished with only four homers and 21 RBIs in 56 games. It's a new look, and it's exciting in that regard. The fact of the matter is that a lot of people are counting the Orioles out. But in baseball nothing is guaranteed.
Young teams have a certain fire in their eyes.
Bordick is the Orioles' third free agent acquisition in three days. We believe they give us an opportunity to field a competitive club.