Saying bye to Matusz?

[RyanW]

Before I start, I'd like to say that I have no link for any of this information, and nothing is confirmed. It's just a rumor I've heard through a connection.

A co-worker of a friend knows one of the Under Armour reps who works with the Orioles and designs their cleats. He supposedly went into a meeting the other day to figure out which players he'd be working with this season. He worked with Matusz last year, and since he wasn't on his list, he asked what happened with him. The source (not totally sure who it is, but I'm assuming it's someone in connection with the Orioles) said "Don't worry about Matusz. He won't be on the team next year from what I'm hearing."

Again, take it for what it's worth. I just thought I'd share what I heard.

[ChaosLex]

If true, he's probably headed to Chicago.

[canonfaz]

Could just mean he's starting the year in AAA?

Very possible. Hopefully this is the case. Unless we include him in a deal for King Felix

[El Gordo]

Co-worker of a friend who knows an emplyee of a company that works with the O's who heard a "from what I am hearing" rumor from some one who may or may not be connected with the O's? Telephone game anyone. Sure has the ring of truth. And SG says it will happen so it must be true. Matusz/Reimold for Floyd/Quentin?.....:scratchchinhmm:

[Sports Guy]

I fear that this is true and that the Orioles(or should I say Buck) is going to do something stupid.

[Frobby]

That remark is too remote for me to make anything of it.

[square634]

I laughed. Would read again.

[backwardsk]

Could just mean he's starting the year in AAA?

That's what I take from it as well.

[RyanW]

Haha yeah I thought it was a crazy sequence as well. I just figured I'd share, and maybe it could get a good discussion going.

[Brendan25]

Would be selling low which would be extremely stupid.

[atomic]

Could just mean he's starting the year in AAA?

That is what I am thinking. No way Matusz starts with big club next year. I would want him to start 15 games at triple a and if he does well at that he can do long relief with the big club.

[glenn__davis]

A co-worker of a friend knows one of the Under Armour reps who works with the Orioles

Yeah, I think I pretty much stopped there.

Not trying to mock you in any way, RyanW. Appreciate you sharing what you've heard, and you were very clear in your preface to take it for what it's worth.

[El Gordo]

That's what I take from it as well.

Wouldn't he still need cleats in AAA?

[Tony-OH]

I will say this, I've heard some pretty strong rumors that Matusz did not talk with Adair last year very much and that their relationship is not exactly good. I know there are folks who are down on Matusz and those who think he can rebound. I for one wonder if his pitching style fits Camden Yards?

Let's just say I will not be totally surprised if Matusz was moved this offseason. It honestly might be best for everyone involved, but I don't think the Orioles are going to give him away for 25 cents on the dollar so something substantial would have to come back in return. Matusz still has potential and I'm encouraged by him working out with Brady this offseason. I'd probably give him one more year before moving him unless I got something good in return.

[mcgraw238]

I fear that this is true and that the Orioles(or should I say Buck) is going to do something stupid.

Agree. Things seem to be pointing in this direction. I suspect I won't be happy with the return.