in only four innings against the Chicago Cubs. In his next start, he allowed five earned runs again against the Cubs. He was later sent down to Triple-A Richmond. After pitching a complete game shutout in Richmond, Cormier was called up on August 2. He allowed two earned runs in relief against the Colorado Rockies on August 3. On August 11, his first start since June 3, Cormier allowed four runs in four innings against the Philadelphia Phillies and left with a no-decision. He earned his first win of the 2007 season on August 27, allowing two runs in seven innings pitched against the Florida Marlins. He won consecutive starts for the first time in his career one start later against the Philadelphia Phillies. He finished the season a disappointing 2–6 with a 7.09 ERA in 10 games (nine starts). Cormier was designated for assignment on November 30, , to make room for Tom Glavine. Consequently, he was released on December 7, . Baltimore Orioles On January 21, , Cormier signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the Baltimore Orioles. He began the season with the Triple-A Norfolk Tides before being promoted to the Orioles on May 3. He was 3–3 with a 4.02 ERA in 45 games for the Orioles. Tampa Bay Rays On January 16, , Cormier signed a one-year, $675,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. After the season, the Rays signed him to a one-year, $1.2 million contract to avoid arbitration. In two seasons with the Rays, he was 7–6 with a 3.55 ERA in 113 games. Los Angeles Dodgers On February 16, 2011, Cormier signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and made the big league club out of spring training. The Dodgers mostly used him in long relief, where he was 0–1 with a 9.88 ERA before he was designated for assignment on May 24. On June 2, he cleared waivers and became a free agent. Return to Tampa Bay Cormier signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays on June 6, 2011. He was assigned to the Triple-A Durham Bulls. With Durham, he appeared in 20 games (four starts) and was 4–3 with a 5.51 ERA. References External links Alabama Crimson Tide baseball players Cajun sportspeople Baseball players from Louisiana Major League Baseball pitchers Arizona Diamondbacks players Atlanta Braves players Baltimore Orioles players