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>> "Matusz waiting"
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Matusz is 5x better than Tillman and better than Bergeson... if he is "waiting" then someone needs to get fired.
Commented Dec 10, 2009 on Orioles Still Looking For Pitching at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Orioles Still Looking For Pitching
Even after acquiring Kevin Millwood, the Orioles are still looking for pitching, president Andy MacPhail told the Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. Zrebiec notes that the O's met with Erik Bedard's agent during the Meetings. We haven't heard the Orioles linked to Ben Sheets, but I wonder if he cou...
Apparently Wade has been reading Angelos' book, "How to destroy a franchise." Continually sign below average veterans for above average prices on some "We can win now" pipe dream while completely neglecting the farm system. No Andy Pettite or Roger Clemens riding in on a white horse this time... down the toilet this franchise continues to go.
Commented Dec 10, 2009 on Astros Sign Pedro Feliz at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Astros Sign Pedro Feliz
12:02pm: A tweet from MLB.com's Brian McTaggart: "Astros sign Pedro Feliz." The Astros' Alyson Footer confirms, and says the contract is worth $4.5MM. 11:53am: The Astros are close to signing Pedro Feliz to a one-year deal worth about $4MM, writes ESPN's Enrique Rojas. Rojas notes that the Twi...
This can only be viewed as a move to entice the non-savvy Washington baseball fans to the ballpark with name recognition... 'cause Pudge is a waste of a roster spot these days who only cares about himself. If the Nats wanted a catcher they should have targeted the less sexy but more useful Gregg Zaun.
Commented Dec 8, 2009 on Nationals To Sign Ivan Rodriguez at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Nationals To Sign Ivan Rodriguez
9:30am: Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports notes that this contract "immediately prompted questions within the industry." Scott Boras just has a knack for getting teams to overpay, as you know. TUESDAY, 12:09am: Ed Price of AOL FanHouse says the deal pays Pudge $2.5-3MM per season. 11:41pm: MLB.com's...
"will likely wait to see how the market takes shape as time progresses."
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Yeah, how many times have Oriole fans heard this line? Be aggressive you might get an impact player... sit back and you'll get the Aubrey Huff's and Adam Eaton's of the world. Its gonna be a long 2010 in Birdland.
Commented Dec 6, 2009 on Orioles Offseason Gameplan at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Orioles Offseason Gameplan
The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec looks at five key questions for the Orioles as they head into this year's Winter Meetings. He's also got some quotes from Andy MacPhail talking about the Orioles' views on this year's free agent market. Let's go over some highlights: MacPhail states that the O'...
Its typical O's rhetoric and an insult to fans when the front office year after year "expresses interest" in players through the media, but has no intention of pursuing such "interests" with $$$ behind the scenes. I guarantee the O's won't make one credible offer to either of these guys. This act is predictable and old. They did it with Teixiera, they did it with Sano, they'll do it with these two.
That's why the O's get ripped.
Commented Oct 16, 2009 on Orioles Have Interest In Kikuchi & Chapman at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Orioles Have Interest In Kikuchi & Chapman
The Orioles have some interest in the world's most coveted amateur lefthanders. Director of international scouting John Stockstill tells Roch Kubatko of MASN.com that the club has some interest in Yusei Kikuchi, a top Japanese amateur. But Kikuchi's not the only big name the O's would consider. ...
Delusional Christmas list time already?
I have some interest in dating a Victoria Secret model.
Commented Oct 15, 2009 on Orioles Have Interest In Kikuchi & Chapman at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Orioles Have Interest In Kikuchi & Chapman
The Orioles have some interest in the world's most coveted amateur lefthanders. Director of international scouting John Stockstill tells Roch Kubatko of MASN.com that the club has some interest in Yusei Kikuchi, a top Japanese amateur. But Kikuchi's not the only big name the O's would consider. ...
This would appear to be a difficult decision, but with a little thought it can easily be solved with one question.
"Which is projected to have a lower OBP next year?"
And there's your man!
P.S. Since when did the Central become "Super Weak?" 3 teams better than the Royals this year.. three teams that will be infinitely better than them next year.
Commented Sep 12, 2009 on Discussion: Coco Crisp at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Discussion: Coco Crisp
Looking to bring in a leadoff hitter and upgrade their outfield defense last offseason, the Royals killed two birds with one stone when they swapped reliever Ramon Ramirez for Coco Crisp in November. After hitting just .228/.336/.378 with 13 steals in 215 plate appearances, Crisp's season came t...
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"Rosenthal praises the Royals for extending GM Dayton Moore"
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As if it was even needed, but further proof Rosenthal is an idiot.
Commented Sep 2, 2009 on Rosenthal On Abreu, Royals, Garland at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Rosenthal On Abreu, Royals, Garland
The latest from Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports... Bobby Abreu and the Angels have mutual interest in continuing their relationship, according to his agent Peter Greenberg. Greenberg says there have been discussions but they'll probably wait until after the season. Abreu, 36 in March, is hitting ...
Don't worry Royal fans... there is always 2015.
Commented Aug 31, 2009 on Royals Extend Dayton Moore Through 2014 at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Royals Extend Dayton Moore Through 2014
3:35pm: The Royals officially announced the extension, according to MLB.com's Dick Kaegel. Moore is under contract through 2014. 1:48pm: The Royals are set to sign GM Dayton Moore to a four-year extension, according to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star. The deal, which could be officially annou...
And... this is why the Royals are the Royals... yeah.. extend a GM who has no conception of the importance of OBP. Should be fired for the Betancourt acquisition alone. Although, after the trade lots of Royal's fans seemed real excited... so maybe Moore and Royal fans are a perfect match.
Commented Aug 28, 2009 on Royals Considering Extension For Moore at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Royals Considering Extension For Moore
8:39pm: The team confirms that there have been talks about an extension for Moore, but insist "no deal is in place or close" according to The KC Star's Bob Dutton. 7:45pm: Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse confirms through a source that the extension for Moore is "done." 10:22am: The Royals are consideri...
Classless move, but considering the Mutts are the recipient all I can do is laugh. LOL!
Commented Aug 27, 2009 on Report: Chris Carter Claimed By Yankees at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Report: Chris Carter Claimed By Yankees
7:07pm: Buster Olney has some more color to this "he claimed, she claimed" story. Olney writes in ESPN the Magazine, "The rivalry between the Yankees and the Red Sox burns strongly even when it comes to waiver claims. "When the Mets and Red Sox worked out a trade for left-hander Billy Wagner ear...
Their winning percentage had creeped above the .350 mark.. savvy move by the GM to get them back on track for the #1 overall pick.
Commented Aug 26, 2009 on Nationals Sign Livan Hernandez at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Nationals Sign Livan Hernandez
Livan Hernandez will return to the Nationals after a three-year absence. The club signed Hernandez to a Major League deal, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson, so the Cuban righty returns to the organization that first acquired him more than six years ago. The Expos traded for Hernandez in 2003 a...
Sheffield... classy till the end.
Commented Aug 19, 2009 on Sheffield Doesn't Expect To End Year With Mets at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Sheffield Doesn't Expect To End Year With Mets
Gary Sheffield has already been claimed on waivers and pulled back by the Mets. If they put him on waivers again, they wouldn't be able to prevent teams from claiming him for nothing and clubs would presumably pick up the 40-year-old outfielder and his .856 OPS. Still, Sheffield told Larry Brook...
Baltimore and Tampa hooking up with another mysterious PTBNL.. what was the last one? A bucket of balls?
Good move for Tampa... Orioles lose a very above average backup. Wieters set to play more?
Commented Aug 8, 2009 on Rays Acquire Gregg Zaun at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Rays Acquire Gregg Zaun
The Rays acquired catcher Gregg Zaun from the Orioles for a player to be named later or cash considerations, according to an Orioles press release. Just last week the Rays were in on Victor Martinez as they looked for depth behind the plate. Like Martinez, Zaun is a switch hitter under contract ...
>> "He can dial up 97-98"
Correction, he *could* dial up to 97-98 (3 years ago). Ain't nothing left in that arm except 90-92's.
Commented Aug 4, 2009 on Diamondbacks Sign Daniel Cabrera at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Diamondbacks Sign Daniel Cabrera
MONDAY 7:07pm: The riveting saga has come to a close, as Nick Piecoro at the Arizona Republic reports that the Diamondbacks have come to terms with Cabrera on a minor-league deal. He'll work his way to a pitch count of 90-100 and the team will decide whether or not to promote him to the majors. ...
What an absolute clown... if I were the Oriole's I'd release him right here and now... speaking out when you've been s*cking *ss all year is a joke.
Commented Aug 2, 2009 on Mora Unhappy With Playing Time at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Mora Unhappy With Playing Time
Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun writes that Melvin Mora is unhappy after being benched for the third time in four games, and has gone so far as to say that manager Dave Trembley doesn't respect him. The Orioles hold an $8MM option on Mora for 2010, which they're almost certain to decline. Mora...
>> "[Sherrill] great work ethic"
Work ethic when you allow yourself to get that fat in one offseason?
Sherrill has been lights out after tweaking his delivery and will be a huge asset to the Dodgers... but not sure work ethic is his strong suit.
Commented Jul 30, 2009 on Dodgers Acquire George Sherrill at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Dodgers Acquire George Sherrill
3:09: Ed Price confirms that the Dodgers acquired Sherrill. Rosenthal and Morosi do, too. Bell is a well-regarded 22 year-old power prospect, though Baseball America is unsure whether he can stick at third base. BA projects Johnson as "a big league reliever or back-end starter." 2:44pm: MLB.co...
Guthrie is having a down year. Homeruns have really hurt him... but he can still hit 96 on the gun and at any given moment can go 7 shutout innings versus any team in the AL... O's just got to hope he rebounds in 2010... if not? Well he isn't costing anything anyways.
Commented Jul 30, 2009 on Teams Inquiring On Guthrie at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Teams Inquiring On Guthrie
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi are saying that multiple teams have put in calls for Orioles RHP Jeremy Guthrie. However, their source says that the Orioles are "unlikely" to move him, and the Orioles would likely have to be overwhelmed to make a deal. Guthrie, a former Scott Boras client, mak...
O's should steer well clear of Josh Fields... would be a waste of a good trade chip for a soon to be 27 year old "bleh."
Commented Jul 30, 2009 on Dodgers Acquire George Sherrill at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Dodgers Acquire George Sherrill
3:09: Ed Price confirms that the Dodgers acquired Sherrill. Rosenthal and Morosi do, too. Bell is a well-regarded 22 year-old power prospect, though Baseball America is unsure whether he can stick at third base. BA projects Johnson as "a big league reliever or back-end starter." 2:44pm: MLB.co...
>> "Who other than Jim Johnson could be in line for the closing role?"
No one really... JJ has seniority in the bullpen as well as the best stuff... Baez is the only other choice and he s*cks.
Commented Jul 30, 2009 on Dodgers Acquire George Sherrill at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Dodgers Acquire George Sherrill
3:09: Ed Price confirms that the Dodgers acquired Sherrill. Rosenthal and Morosi do, too. Bell is a well-regarded 22 year-old power prospect, though Baseball America is unsure whether he can stick at third base. BA projects Johnson as "a big league reliever or back-end starter." 2:44pm: MLB.co...
"As much as I liked Alderson, he was underwhelming... in AA ball, his ERA was 3.44 or so, 76H in 74IP, only 14BB, but only 40Ks..."
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True... K's seem a little low for a non-groundball pitcher, but.... he is 20 years old at AA with incredible control... not the time to write him off... and if indeed his stock was that high why trade it for some Enron stock?
Doesn't make much sense.
Commented Jul 29, 2009 on Giants Acquire Freddy Sanchez at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Giants Acquire Freddy Sanchez
6:19pm: Kovacevic says that no money is being exchanged in the Sanchez deal, which makes it all the more impressive for the Pirates. Keith Law (Insider) recently ranked the 20-year-old Alderson the 26th-best prospect in all of baseball. 5:51pm: Kovacevic is reporting that the minor leaguer is AA...
Have we officially found a team stupider than the Pirates? Thinking thinking... (Zito... Rowand)... Yep, we may have a winner! Pirates should deal with no one except the Giants from now on.
Commented Jul 29, 2009 on Giants Acquire Freddy Sanchez at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Giants Acquire Freddy Sanchez
6:19pm: Kovacevic says that no money is being exchanged in the Sanchez deal, which makes it all the more impressive for the Pirates. Keith Law (Insider) recently ranked the 20-year-old Alderson the 26th-best prospect in all of baseball. 5:51pm: Kovacevic is reporting that the minor leaguer is AA...
National's have a Championship caliber team and an elite farm system... they have just been unlucky (for their entire existence). Very smart not to trade any veterans with peak value.
But, seriously? Why keep them? Aside from the few die-hards there aren't enough fans that will notice if their gone anyways. Restock the farm and pray.
Commented Jul 29, 2009 on Nats Expect To Be Quiet; Will Consider Deals at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Nats Expect To Be Quiet; Will Consider Deals
The Nats will likely consider dealing Joe Beimel, Willie Harris and Nick Johnson within the next two days, but Chico Harlan of the Washington Post says the team has incentive to keep Adam Dunn and hot-hitting Josh Willingham. Harlan hears that the Nats are asking a lot for either slugger and wou...
What about the many teams pursuing Bedard...
Oh that's right...
(poor Mariners)
Commented Jul 29, 2009 on Dodgers Acquire George Sherrill at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Dodgers Acquire George Sherrill
3:09: Ed Price confirms that the Dodgers acquired Sherrill. Rosenthal and Morosi do, too. Bell is a well-regarded 22 year-old power prospect, though Baseball America is unsure whether he can stick at third base. BA projects Johnson as "a big league reliever or back-end starter." 2:44pm: MLB.co...
Ivan DeJesus...
Would Dodger's consider a DeJesus for Sherill swap too much?
Commented Jul 28, 2009 on Dodgers After George Sherrill at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Dodgers After George Sherrill
TUESDAY: Paul Hoynes reported earlier that the Dodgers might be shifting efforts from Cliff Lee to Sherrill, and Gordon Edes at Yahoo agrees. Edes says the Dodgers could package Elbert as well as third baseman Blake DeWitt to fill in the Orioles' immediate needs. He also lists the Phillies among...
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