Report: Orioles Interested In Joe Saunders

The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly interested in bolstering their rotation by adding starting pitcher Joe Saunders, according to a tweet from Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun.

Here's one to consider for #Orioles rotation: LHP Joe Saunders Team has had several convos w Saunders' people. Hes native of Falls Church Va

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Dan Connolly (@danconnollysun) December 29, 2011

The 30-year-old starting pitcher went 12-13 with a 3.69 ERA for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2011. In his seven-year career he has posted a 162 game average record of 15-11 with a 4.16 ERA and 116 strikeouts in 208 innings pitched.

Saunders previously pitched six seasons in the American League before being traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks.