"The main void Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette saw in his team's batting order was its on-base percentage. The lineup had plenty of power last season but not enough men on base to capitalize on that strength in the American League East.

And the acquisition of 30-year-old infielder Wilson Betemit fits that mold well. Betemit signed a two-year deal worth roughly $3 million guaranteed with a 2014 vesting option based on performance incentives that could raise the total value to $6 million, according to an industry source. Betemit made $1 million last season in his final year of arbitration eligibility.

To make room for Betemit on the 40-man roster, the club designated right-handed pitcher Rick VandenHurk, who will become a free agent if he clears waivers."