Updated: Orioles acquire Taylor Teagarden

[Coker]

Deal is done, pending physical.

https://twitter.com/#!/SI_JonHeyman/status/142322505170952192

[canonfaz]

Deal is done, pending physical.

https://twitter.com/#!/SI_JonHeyman/status/142322505170952192

Now we just need to find out what the deal is.

[Coker]

Now we just need to find out what the deal is.

danconnollysun Dan Connolly

The Orioles are giving up a minor lague pitcher and player to be named later for Teagarden

https://twitter.com/#!/danconnollysun/status/142323963819868160

Roch said that LHP Jarret Martin had also been discussed

[Remember The Alomar]

Welp, guess it's time to start the Machado appreciation thread.

[RVAbird]

I'm sure Texas did want Bridwell. Young, projectable arm. Right up their alley. I'm assuming nothing came to fruition on that front because it would be incredibly stupid on the Orioles part.

I have no qualms with swapping Miclat.

[TonySoprano]

Tremendous. Start printing the playoff tickets!

As for Koji, let it go people. I haven't heard his name ANYWHERE except here, and even that was just Frobby guessing.

That bet hasn't paid off....

[Mr Snuffleupagus]

https://twitter.com/#!/danconnollysun/status/142323963819868160

Roch said that LHP Jarret Martin had also been discussed

Book it! Jarret Martin, your 2015 Cy Young award winner.

[Sports Guy]

If DD would deal Bridwell for him, he should already be fired.

[SrMeowMeow]

Assuming we don't lose anyone of value, I like this as an addition to our offseason. Lots of small but appealing moves. And it seems like Duquette works quickly.

[sloppyjoe]

danconnollysun: The Orioles are giving up a minor lague pitcher and player to be named later for Teagarden

https://twitter.com/danconnollysun/status/142323963819868160

[ShaneDawg85]

I expect some sort of giveaway when this guy plays for us. Teabags for the first 10,000 O's fans!

To make as tame a comparison as I can, that's been the O's play on the field for the last 14 years.

[RVAbird]

I heard Miclat is the PTBNL. Don't know about the pitcher. Martin has command issues but is a 22 year old lefty who can hit the mid-90s. Thought he'd make for a solid reliever.

[Sports Guy]

I heard Miclat is the PTBNL. Don't know about the pitcher. Martin has command issues but is a 22 year old lefty who can hit the mid-90s. Thought he'd make for a solid reliever.

I personally could care less about Miclat...But I do question giving up anything of value for Teagarden?

It sounds like he is good defensively and he does have good walk numbers but offensively, he has been awful in the majors. Is it really smart to give up anything of value for him?

I mean, I guess he has service time and isn't expensive and does have upside...All of those are pluses.

[Coker]

It's Randy Henry.

danconnollysun Dan Connolly

The Orioles are sending RHP Randy Henry to the #Rangers. A former 4th rounder in 2009

Edit: Tony had him rated as the #22 prospect

[RVAbird]

I personally could care less about Miclat...But I do question giving up anything of value for Teagarden?

It sounds like he is good defensively and he does have good walk numbers but offensively, he has been awful in the majors. Is it really smart to give up anything of value for him?

I mean, I guess he has service time and isn't expensive and does have upside...All of those are pluses.

Depends on your assessment of the players involved. Teagarden could be an affordable backup C for the next three years, will give you solid defense and has the potential for some upside with the bat. Still, as backup C, he'll probably be somewhere between 0 and 1 WAR. Miclat is somewhere between MiL fodder and a second-string bench option, so no loss there. Martin has upside. He needs to work on his mechanics. He will benefit from the move to Texas' development system. Could be a nice gain for them.

I've heard mixed opinions on his prospects for success. I would have preferred not to let go of him, but it's probably not a huge loss if it's indeed him included in the deal.