The Baltimore Orioles are a looking to acquire Zack Greinke from the Brewers reports Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun. Greinke is a free agent after this season, and the Brewers will likely move the 29 year old pitcher if they are unable to sign him to an extension before the July 31 deadline.
Greinke is 9-2 on the season, with an 3.08 ERA and 106 strikeouts in 108 innings. The former CY Young winner has pitched well for the Brewers over past two seasons, posting a 25-8 record in 45 starts.
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