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In other words, I'm not talking about the Prince Fielder deal with the Detroit Tigers. Wilson Betemit signing a two-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles is quite interesting in itself. Hey, Betemit isn't Fielder, but the guy can hit. And one would...
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Before making any of those signings, the Yankees bought low on Nick Swisher, making one of the most lopsided trades of the Brian Cashman era. With Swisher coming off a down year, the Yankees traded away three forgettable players: Wilson Betemit, Jeff...
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Detroit Tigers third baseman Wilson Betemit dives over the tarp but cannot catch a foul pop in the sixth inning during Game 2 of baseball's American League division series against the New York Yankees on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New... View Photo »
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"Every time I step through the Yankee Stadium doors, I quoted Joe DiMaggio and said, I want to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee," said Posada, who was drafted him in the 24th round in 1991. "I could never wear another uniform. I will forever...
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Transaction Scorecard: O's Sign CI Wilson Betemit, release SP Rick Vanden Hurk
Camden Chat :: A Baltimore Orioles Blog
This year, new executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette has put an emphasis on changing that and improving the club's ability to get on base. The Orioles' latest acquisition provides help in both areas, as the team signed the...
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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...
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Detroit Tigers' Wilson Betemit (20) strikes out for the final out of the continuation of Game 1 of baseball's American League division series Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York. At rear are New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin and... View Photo »
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GM same old quotes and lies. MacPhail big lie was, "We will grow the arms, and buy the bats" Duquette's big lie is, "We will go after Fielder, or someone like him." That must be why Prince Fielder signed with Detroit and we acquired Wilson Betemit. ...
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At DH, the Orioles could also stand to plug in other defensive liabilities, like Mark Reynolds and Nolan Reimold. Just like he did with the Kansas City Royals for the past couple of seasons, Betemit, 30, will come up with at-bats, however, especially...
About Wilson Betemit
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Wilson Betemit, pronounced Bay-tah-mee , though many broadcasters mispronounce it Bet-uh-mit, (born November 2, 1981 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a 6' 3" switch-hitting Major League Baseball infielder for the Chicago White Sox. Full Article
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Detroit Tigers batter Wilson Betemit drives an RBI- single to the outfield in the eighth inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Illinois, July 26, 2011.
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CHICAGO, IL - JULY 26: Wilson Betemit #20 of the Detroit Tigers drives in the winning run in the 8th inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on July 26, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Tigers defeated the White Sox 5-4.
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Detroit Tigers' Wilson Betemit hits an RBI single off Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Matt Thornton during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 26, 2011, in Chicago.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 24: Wilson Betemit #20 of the Detroit Tigers bats against the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning on July 24, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Tigers defeated the Twins 5-2 and Betemit batted in the game winning run in the third inning.
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Detroit Tigers' Wilson Betemit connects for an RBI single with the bases loaded during the third inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Minneapolis. Detroit won 5-2.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 22: Wilson Betemit #20 of the Minnesota Twins reacts to striking out against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning on July 22, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 22: Wilson Betemit #20 of the Detroit Tigers makes a play at third base to get Delmon Young #21 of the Minnesota Twins out at first base in the second inning on July 22, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Detroit Tigers' Wilson Betemit (20) gets his first hit as a Tigers player with a single off Minnesota Twins pitcher Carl Pavano in the fifth inning of a baseball game on Thursday, July 21, 2011, in Minneapolis. Betemit was acquired by the Tigers, Wednesday in a trade from the Kansas...
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 17: Wilson Betemit #24 of the Kansas City Royals reacts to striking out against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning on July 17, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Royals 4-3.
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Kansas City Royals' Wilson Betemit heads back to the dugout after striking out against Minnesota Twins pitcher Brian Duensing in the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 17, 2011, in Minneapolis. The Twins defeated the Royals 4-3.
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Kansas City Royals Wilson Betemit hits a three-run home run in the fourth inning of an interleague baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Saturday, July 2, 2011. The Rockies won 9-6.
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DENVER, CO - JULY 1: Wilson Betemit #24 of the Kansas City Royals looks toward the scoreboard after striking out during a pitch-hit at-bat during the eighth inning at Coors Field on July 1, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JUNE 28: Jeff Francoeur #21 of the Kansas City Royals, left, is congratulated by teammate Wilson Betemit #24 after Francoeur hit a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on June 28, 2011 in San Diego, California...
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ST. LOUIS, MO - JUNE 19: Wilson Betemit #24 of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated by Alex Gordon #4 after scoring against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on June 19, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Toronto Blue Jays' Mike McCoy, bottom, slides into third, beating the tag by Kansas City Royals third baseman Wilson Betemit, top, while advancing on a single by Corey Patterson during the fifth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.
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BALTIMORE, MD - MAY 26: Wilson Betemit #24 of the Kansas City Royals safely stretches a single into a double during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 26, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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BALTIMORE, MD - MAY 26: J.J. Hardy #2 of the Baltimore Orioles waits for the throw as Wilson Betemit #24 of the Kansas City Royals safely stretches a single into a double during the ninth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 26, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Kansas City Royals' Wilson Betemit follows through on an RBI-single during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York.
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Kansas City Royals' Wilson Betemit runs past Minnesota Twins catcher Steve Holm as he scores on a walk of Mike Aviles by Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jim Hoey during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 30, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.
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Minnesota Twins second baseman Luke Hughes (38), left, reacts to umpire Jeff Nelson's, right, call as Kansas City Royals' Wilson Betemit, center, is safe at with a double in the eighth inning during a baseball game on Friday, April 29, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals won 4-3.
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Kansas City Royals Wilson Betemit (24) tosses his bat after striking out swinging to end the third inning during the baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, April 23, 2011. The Rangers won 3-2.
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Kansas City Royals' Wilson Betemit reacts in front of Seattle Mariners catcher Miguel Olivo after Betemit hit a home run during the fourth inning of an MLB baseball game Thursday, April 14, 2011 in Kansas City, Mo.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 13: Wilson Betemit #24 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates after scoring against the Minnesota Twins during the sixth inning of their game on April 13, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Royals defeated the Twins 10-5.
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Detroit Tigers' Delmon Young, right, is congratulated by Miguel Cabrera after hitting a two-run home run that drove in Wilson Betemit against the Cleveland Indians in the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011 in Detroit.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 12: Wilson Betemit #24 of the Kansas City Royals fails to field a ball hit into play by Luke Hughes #38 of the Minnesota Twins during the third inning of their game on April 12, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Detroit Tigers batter Wilson Betemit drives an RBI- single to the outfield in the eighth inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Illinois, July 26, 2011.
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