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The Orioles were interested in him if he was available on the cheap. The Phillies weren't willing to pick up enough $$$$ that made the Orioles comfortable. This had nothing to do with Angelos or the players involved. the Orioles weren't going to be giving up anyone of value. This all came down to not wanting to pay for Blanton's contract. Draw your own conclusions.
In short, if for whatever reason Duquette thought Blanton was worth $3M, would Angelos have given it to him to spend?
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In short, if for whatever reason Duquette thought Blanton was worth $3M, would Angelos have given it to him to spend?

According to this poster from another site, yes.

Contrary to belief, it wasn't the money thing today, it was the prospect cost (they could have had Blanton anytime if they wanted him, but were not giving up Schoop, Delmonico or Rodgriguez).

If they are in the hunt 8/30, maybe even sooner, you might see them take on the money since it would be a shot in the arm to the offense.

The last part was referencing Soriano.

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According to this poster from another site, yes.
Quote Originally Posted by allstar1579

Contrary to belief, it wasn't the money thing today, it was the prospect cost (they could have had Blanton anytime if they wanted him, but were not giving up Schoop, Delmonico or Rodgriguez).

WADR to whatever source he may have, I have a hard time believing that Philly wouldn't have gone for a lower-level prospect in exchange for salary relief.
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WADR to whatever source he may have, I have a hard time believing that Philly wouldn't have gone for a lower-level prospect in exchange for salary relief.

Pente said the same thing. Said Angelos was not involved.

Ugh, why do I even give a rat's arse? Never mind!

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WADR to whatever source he may have, I have a hard time believing that Philly wouldn't have gone for a lower-level prospect in exchange for salary relief.

I'd like to submit this into evidence..

Believe it. O's were being aggressive on Blanton so they thought they could play hardball, knowing they'd be able to move him in August if not. PHI offered to pay some of the salary and thought they could get a bigger prospect by doing it. Don't blame DD for holding steady on this one.

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I'd like to submit this into evidence..
Originally Posted by allstar1579 PHI offered to pay some of the salary and thought they could get a bigger prospect by doing it.

and enter this as well

The Phillies weren't willing to pick up enough $$$$ that made the Orioles comfortable.
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Blanton isn't worth any serious money and I cant think you believe otherwise. Especially if they're asking for players in return as well.

For the record, I don't care that we missed out on Joe flippin' Blanton. I have to assume that when Tony said, "the Orioles were interested in him if he was available on the cheap," the bargain hunter was Duquette acting on his own. When people say, "it wasn't Angelos," one could also read in to that he wasn't consulted on the deal, so obviously he didn't block it. What I was trying to find out was what kind of financial leverage Duquette had.

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For the record, I don't care that we missed out on Joe flippin' Blanton. I have to assume that when Tony said, "the Orioles were interested in him if he was available on the cheap," the bargain hunter was Duquette acting on his own. What I was trying to find out was what kind of financial leverage Duquette had.

Gotchya. I'd almost think he didn't want to pay much for Blanton as he has ideas of adding some offensive help that may require some contract absorption.

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Couldn't disagree more. Blanton is the type of move we would have seen in the past. This team is out playing anyone's expectations. They're doing without any flashy off-season pickups. They're doing it as a team. I do not see ANYTHING wrong with DD not wanting to pay $3M to Joe Blanton for a few months of service here. That $3M can go toward another piece in the off season. Opening up the checkbook and signing Adam Jones long term was a statement. I, as well as a lot of other O's fans, can't wait to see what happens in the off season following the performance of this surprise team.

Thats fine. I respect your opinion. Im curious to see what this offseason brings also. I dont expect much however. We're not signing Grienke or Hamilton. Other than that, not alot that can be a game changer. We might still get in on Headley. But then it gets into the same ol same ol...Guy A will want too much money for too many years, or guy b will cost too much prospect wise. And in the end, we will wind up signing Juan Pierre and Placido Polanco.

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We may not have had much chance to do anything WITH Blanton, but we certainly stand no chance without him.

Our pitching staff isn't good or deep enough and our team didn't improve an inch while all the other contenders around us got better.

So we are still playing for the future ehhh? Uhhh ok, why the hell did we trade for Thome then????? Makes no damn sense at all.

The Orioles will always be destined to fail it seems. Ho hum.

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