Playing career
Cleveland Indians
Gabino was originally signed by the Cleveland Indians on April 19,2001. [1] He started his career as a third baseman,but the Indians converted him into a pitcher in 2004. [2]
Minnesota Twins
After the 2004 season,the Minnesota Twins drafted him in the 2004 Rule 5 draft. [3]
Gabino got off to a dreadful start with the Twins,posting an 8.10 ERA with the rookie league Elizabethton Twins. Next year,however,he improved and move up to Single-A. After continued success in the minors,the Twins called up Gabino on August 21,2009. [4] However,he did not pitch well and was subsequently returned to the minors.
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles claimed him on waivers after the season. [5] Shortly after signing with the Orioles,on February 9,2010,he was designated for assignment. He cleared waivers and was sent to the Norfolk Tides,the Orioles triple-A affiliate. [6] However,after stellar pitching in Norfolk,the Orioles called him up on August 5 to replace the injured David Hernandez. [7] Once again,however,he failed to pitch well,and he was sent down on August 28 as the Orioles activated pitcher Jim Johnson from the disabled list. [8] On November 24,Gabino was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple-A Norfolk. [9]
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