Orioles Hire Gillick

Pat Gillick, architect of two World Series titles with the Toronto Blue Jays, was hired as general manager of the Baltimore Orioles.

The former Blue Jays general manager, whose teams won the Series in 1992 and 1993, signed a three-year contract for undisclosed terms.

Vinny Castilla, the All-Star Colorado third baseman, who hit 32 homers and drove in 90 runs last season, agreed to a two-year, $3.2 million contract with the Rockies.

Pitcher Sid Fernandez and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a one-year contract for $250,000.