The Orioles have signed 31-year old righty starting pitcher Adam Eaton to a minor league deal. Eaton pitched in 21 games (19 starts) for the Phillies last season and he was 4-8 with a 5.80 ERA and a 1.64 WHIP. He has now pitched in 197 games (193 starts) in his major league career and he is 68-63 with a 4.80 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP. This was a grasping at straws move for the Orioles as the starting rotation does not look too promising for the 2009 season. Still, if Eaton makes any starts for the Orioles this season you know they are in deep trouble.