Chris Roberson Clears Waivers, Is Outrighted by Baltimore Orioles

Burres and Jones sign, Hubele retires

02/13/2008 -- The Baltimore Orioles today announced that OF Chris Roberson, who was designated for assignment on February 8, has cleared waivers and been outrighted to AAA Norfolk, with an invitation to major league spring training camp.

The Baltimore Orioles also announced that LHP Brian Burres and OF Adam Jones have agreed to terms on contracts for the 2008 season. Burres went 6-8 with a 5.95 ERA in 37 games including 17 starts for the Orioles last year. Jones, acquired February 11 with four other players from Seattle in exchange for LHP Erik Bedard, was the Mariners' Minor League Player of the Year last season after batting .314 with 25 homers and 84 RBI for AAA Tacoma. He also hit .246 in 41 games for Seattle.

CA Ryan Hubele, who was invited to camp as a non-roster player, has announced his retirement. Hubele, who attended camp as a non-roster invitee last spring, combined ned to hit .229 (59-228) with 7 home runs and 27 RBI in 78 games between AA Bowie and AAA Norfolk last season.

Source: MLB

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