I thought it had to be an April fools prank — a Major League team trading for Mr. Lugo? It turns out this looks like it is actually legit.
Last night rumors circulated around the web that Julio Lugo was being traded to “an unnamed American League East team”.
As reported by the Baltimore Sun, MLB.com, WBAL, St. Louis Dispatch, The Sporting News, Roto World and more; Julio Lugo is now a member of the Baltimore Orioles.
I guess Lugo becomes a more attractive player when the Red Sox pay the vast majority of his $9M contract.
Orioles trade for veteran infielder Lugo [Baltimore Sun]

The AL east is finally back to normal—for now at least.