"After weeks of discussion and three separate meetings, the Orioles and pitching guru Rick Peterson have agreed to a much-anticipated deal Monday that will put Peterson in charge of developing pitching throughout the organization, an industry source confirmed.

In essence, Peterson will be minor league pitching coordinator – a spot vacant since Alan Dunn left during the 2011 season – with some additional responsibilities and a new title, director of pitching development.

Peterson, 57, is a renowned former big-league pitching coach (Oakland A's, New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers) who has been nicknamed "The Professor" for his merging of psychological philosophies with biomedical research and findings."