Orioles extend Samuel Basallo
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The Orioles welcomed Samuel Basallo to the big leagues in a big, big way. The team is finalizing a historic eight-year, $67 million contract with the rookie catcher, less than a week after his MLB call-up.
When Triple-A Norfolk manager Tim Federowicz invited Samuel Basallo to breakfast on Saturday morning, the Orioles’ top prospect didn’t think anything of it. The two cultivated a strong relationship this year,