O's will probably make a trade at the meetings

[Going Underground]

had one club source tell me that the team has the pieces to pull off a pretty significant deal for a power hitter right now ? but they have to decide whether to pull the trigger.

I think it might be Hosmer. Tillman and what else gets it done?

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/bal-dan-connolly-makes-a-prediction-about-the-orioles-20121202,0,2400929.story

[Brendan25]

If it's Tillman for Hosmer, hopefully not much more. And hopefully there is a starting pitching addition somewhere in this offseason if that is the move we make.

[Singleton]

I like Tillman but I'd make that trade. I might even add a little more to get it done. If the team believes in Arrieta, Britton and Matusz and thinks Gausman and Bundy are almost ready, now is the time to deal a starter and Hosmer is a great young talent. Seems fair.

[srh523]

Would much rather put something bigger together and get Butler....

[canonfaz]

DD stated that there were 5 or 6 teams that they would be with regarding trades. I'm assuming that they are all for a MOO bat. If Kansas City is one of them, who are the other 5?

[Orioles0615]

He will bring back a Dana Eveland type like last year when the same thing was said about the O's making a trade or two.

[Os84]

DD stated that there were 5 or 6 teams that they would be with regarding trades. I'm assuming that they are all for a MOO bat. If Kansas City is one of them, who are the other 5?

MIN - Willingham, Morneau

SD - Headley

[clapdiddy]

MIN - Willingham, Morneau

SD - Headley

I was thinking this myself.

[Brendan25]

I'm fine with Hammel, Chen, and Gonzo being our top 3 arms next year if we can get Hosmer. I just would rather not have Matusz and Arrieta as our 4 and 5. If DD makes this move I'm fine with it. I just want to see an additional move be made to make up for Tillman leaving.

Making this move also would show a ton of faith in Bundy and Gausman being ready very soon.

[Os84]

Other possibilities?:

STL - Craig

NYM - Davis

[Roll Tide]

Hammel is rumored to be available as well. I hear what your saying Grimed. What I've read is that the Royals will be trying to move salary to fit a TOR into their budget. Hosmer doesnt do that for them yet. Butler more fits the need to remove salary in the process.

[waroriole]

Would much rather put something bigger together and get Butler....

I think he makes more sense for both teams. We're contending, so Butler helps us immediately. Hosmer is cheap, which is what KC needs.

[canonfaz]

Man it's nice to be targeting proven players for a change!

[waroriole]

Hammel is rumored to be available as well. I hear what your saying Grimed. What I've read is that the Royals will be trying to move salary to fit a TOR into their budget. Hosmer doesnt do that for them yet. Butler more fits the need to remove salary in the process.

It's a bit risky, but moving Hammel might be smarter in the long run than trading Tillman. I just hope we don't move both.

[Whammer]

DD stated that there were 5 or 6 teams that they would be with regarding trades. I'm assuming that they are all for a MOO bat. If Kansas City is one of them, who are the other 5?

Washington: Morse (per Roch this morning)