Despite having their starting rotation appear to be set for spring training, they continue to be linked to some free agent pitchers. Baltimore Orioles Linked to Free Agent Pitcher Lucas GiolitoLike a lot of other teams around the league, Baltimore would jump at the chance to add Valdez. Now, it should be pointed out that some players are in no rush to make their free agent decision. You get the feeling that once he signs, the rest of the starting free agent pitchers will follow. He was not given a qualifying offer after declining his player option, thus making him a free agent.