Duquette says he was hoping to have JairJurrgens signed Thursday (Minor League Deal Signed)

[Greg]

Mel Antonen ‏@MelAntonen

#Orioles' #DanDuquette says he was hoping to have #JairJurrgens signed Thursday, but it should get done soon.#MLB

SIGNED

[Can_of_corn]

At least the delay should help temper folks expectations assuming he does sign.

[CA-ORIOLE]

I guess that's good news. Wonder if they are going to restructure the contract.

[Can_of_corn]

I guess that's good news. Wonder if they are going to restructure the contract.

I suspect the deal would have been done a week ago if they were not going to make any changes.

[Rene88]

Is he missing an organ?

[byrdz]

This is what's slowing the process:

[brianod]

If they need to restructure a minimal contract, I suspect that means we won't see much of him this year?

[Il BuonO]

Is he missing an organ?

If you mean his knee, then yes.

[BamaOsFan]

Speaking of knees, with the advancement in materials and medicine, could a big league pitcher pitch with a knee replacement? Is there too much torque and strain to do so? Just from reading here and there it sounds like Jurrgens has some major knee issues.

[fearthenoodle]

Once he officially signs, will fans and media start spelling his last name right?

[Crazysilver03]

Once he officially signs, will fans and media start spelling his last name right?

People still get Weiters and Reimhold wrong.

[gtown]

People still get Weiters and Reimhold wrong.

...and McClouth.

[MurphDogg]

...and McClouth.

And Ripkin.

[Il BuonO]

People still get Weiters and Reimhold wrong.

...and McClouth.

....and Arrietta.

[orioles119]

Don't forget...

Omar Kintaneeya from last year.

Brian Mattus as well.