Orioles sign Timlin as closer; Flanagan replaced by Kison.(Sports)

From: The Washington Times | Date: November 13, 1998| Author: Loverro, Thom | Copyright information

The Baltimore Orioles made their first big move for 1999 yesterday by signing free-agent closer Mike Timlin to a four-year, $16 million deal, thereby either putting Armando Benitez on the trading block or relegating him to a set-up role.

In addition, club officials announced that longtime Orioles favorite Mike Flanagan is stepping down as pitching coach and will be replaced by former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bruce Kison.

The Orioles also moved to solidify ...

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