The competition for Orioles outfield spots became even more intense Feb. 20 when the team announced it had re-signed Michael Bourn to a minor league contract.
Bourn's deal, which is reportedly for $2 million and contains a March 25 opt-out if he is not on the major league roster, adds yet another speedy, defensive-minded outfielder to a team in need of them.
In the past three days, the Orioles added Bourn and veteran outfielder Craig Gentry, both on minor league deals.
Bourn, who was with the Orioles for the final month of the 2016 season, batted .284 with two home runs and eight RBIs. The 34-year-old wanted to return to the Orioles but was reluctant to accept a minor league deal.
