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Cubillan

Cubillan wouldn’t be a bad 12th man on a pitching staff, but even if he was healthy, he wasn’t going to win a roster spot on the Orioles.

Cubillan, 32, takes to Japan a 6.85 ERA in 56 relief appearances in the majors.

Cubillan had a 4.02 ERA as Ottawa’s closer, but he can be an adequate reliever for the Orioles. Expect him to be used as a mop-up man.

Cubillan, who turns 29 next month, is the one pitcher here with a chance of pitching in the majors in 2004. He’s had a lot of success in Triple-A and probably would be an adequate middle reliever if given another extended opportunity. Spencer, 28, appeared briefly in the majors in 1999 and 2000. He and Corcoran both pitched for Double-A Bowie this year.

Cubillan had been out with a sore right shoulder. Now that he’s healthy, he’ll be reassigned to minor league camp soon.

Unlike most teams, the Orioles have waited until the final week of the spring to cut a bunch of guys who had no chance to make the team. Cubillan and Garcia both did well in very limited action this spring and could be candidates to join the bullpen once injuries strike.

Cubillan allowed seven runs in 10 innings for the Orioles.

Cubillan couldn’t pass up an opportunity to become the all-time leader in appearances for the Ottawa Lynx. He’s only one short of tying Curt Schmidt at 128.