The hardest part of Xu Guiyan's decision to sign a contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization was keeping the groundbreaking deal a secret. The 19-year-old Xu this week became the first player from one of the MLB's three development centers in China to sign with a major league club, opening a pathway both for Chinese players and North American teams. ''Before the signing ceremony, I haven't said anything to my teammates and friends, I just reported this good news to my parents and my coaches,'' Xu said. More...