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Vlad: 'the Orioles have the inside track on signing him' Roch: Uh, no

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Britt Ghriroli

So let's address the report that the Orioles have the inside track on signing free-agent outfielder Vladimir Guerrero, shall we?

I've written, as have others, that the Orioles have some interest in Vlad. They've met with his reps. But they do NOT have the inside track on signing him. In fact someone close to negotiations seemed rather surprised when I put that one out there.

First, where do you put him? Well, the O's would likely move Luke Scott to left field in that scenario and trade away either Felix Pie or Nolan Reimold. Second, Vlad's price needs to drop. And thirdly, the organization's main focus remains on adding arms, specifically a lefty reliever and a veteran starter. It's not to say they've given up on the offense, but they have made some upgrades there and want to try to not rely solely on the young pitching staff.

Again, I'm not saying to rule out Vlad coming here completely. But it's not a track I'd bet on.

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Maybe Im the odd man out but Im kinda lookin forward to Pie and Reimold fighting it out for playing time. Sure, adding Vlad makes the lineup more seemingly potent but I like the idea of having at least one position be a competition. I think it adds to the excitement. I won't necessarily be upset if we sign him because he is quite the addition, though I also like the idea of a young up and coming team rather than a team attempting to squeeze productive years out of old timers.

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Vlad = better offense.

No Vlad = worse offense.

Why is there any debate? If Pie or Reimold was going to become "the man" in left field, I think it would have already happened.

Reimold = big guy w/not overwhelming power.

Pie = fast guy who can't steal bases.

Neither one will ever hit near .300.

My 2c.

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Am I the only one who is concerned that Vlad is 36 this season and had a second half last year that was very blah?

You're one of the few.

He didn't have a bad second half. His second half numbers were skewed lower by a bad 1.5 to 2 month stretch that ended around September 1, when he started producing again.

For this move, I'll believe it when I see it. I like it, but don't love it necessarily.

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Vladdy reminds me of a right handed Harold baines at this point in their careers. Bainesy was a really good outfielder before his knees went. But he could still hit. I see a little of that in vladdy. And I'm ok with that.

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Just because Vlad cooled off last year doesn't mean his career is over. It could, but remember what a physical specimen he is -- his 36 is someone else's 32. As long as his bat speed is up to stuff, he'll produce.

I'd like to see what he could do for us for the right money on a one-year deal. Unquestionably, our lineup would be better.

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