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I exchanged a couple emails today and have the following to offer...

There is a good likelihood one or two deals may happen in the next few days. One of the key players currently on the Orioles has requested through his agent that something gets done soon to end the drama.

I keep asking what is the best scenario but to no avail. I was told the Angels/Mariners discussions remain at the forefront. Neither team wants the other to get Bedard. Puts the O's in a great position to tweak a very good transaction.

Another regular appears close to being dealt. I didn't get a name but my hunch is Millar.

As I mentioned before, there is alot of interest in Ramon Hernandez but they doubt he'll be dealt unless somebody offers a very good prospect.

Whether you like him or not...one team has offered a highly regarded hitter drafted in 2006 for Daniel Cabrera. I was told that deal appears unlikely because they think Cabrera still can be a very dominant pitcher if the light comes on. By the way...there is a feeling his attitude will be alot different since Tejada is gone. I found that interesting.

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I exchanged a couple emails today and have the following to offer...

There is a good likelihood one or two deals may happen in the next few days. One of the key players currently on the Orioles has requested through his agent that something gets done soon to end the drama.

I keep asking what is the best scenario but to no avail. I was told the Angels/Mariners discussions remain at the forefront. Neither team wants the other to get Bedard. Puts the O's in a great position to tweak a very good transaction.

Another regular appears close to being dealt. I didn't get a name but my hunch is Millar.

As I mentioned before, there is alot of interest in Ramon Hernandez but they doubt he'll be dealt unless somebody offers a very good prospect.

Whether you like him or not...one team has offered a highly regarded hitter drafted in 2006 for Daniel Cabrera. I was told that deal appears unlikely because they think Cabrera still can be a very dominant pitcher if the light comes on. By the way...there is a feeling his attitude will be alot different since Tejada is gone. I found that interesting.

If this is true, they have to do the deal, IMO. Cabrera may be a dominate pitcher someday, but based on his progression/regression, I find it unlikely. With his value being so low right now, if someone is offering a big bat, then we should take it.

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I exchanged a couple emails today and have the following to offer...

There is a good likelihood one or two deals may happen in the next few days. One of the key players currently on the Orioles has requested through his agent that something gets done soon to end the drama.

I keep asking what is the best scenario but to no avail. I was told the Angels/Mariners discussions remain at the forefront. Neither team wants the other to get Bedard. Puts the O's in a great position to tweak a very good transaction.

Another regular appears close to being dealt. I didn't get a name but my hunch is Millar.

As I mentioned before, there is alot of interest in Ramon Hernandez but they doubt he'll be dealt unless somebody offers a very good prospect.

Whether you like him or not...one team has offered a highly regarded hitter drafted in 2006 for Daniel Cabrera. I was told that deal appears unlikely because they think Cabrera still can be a very dominant pitcher if the light comes on. By the way...there is a feeling his attitude will be alot different since Tejada is gone. I found that interesting.

The Cabrera piece of this concerns me. If we're looking at getting back a stud hitter for Cabrera, I think you need to do it. I wouldn't deal him for some random minor leaguer, but a deal for a potential big hitter would be tough to turn down.

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I never knew that DCab's attitude was a problem. I knew he could not find the place if he was standing on it, that he does not trust his off speed pitches and that he has trouble repeating his delivery. However, I would be surprised if he had a bad attitude.

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I exchanged a couple emails today and have the following to offer...

There is a good likelihood one or two deals may happen in the next few days. One of the key players currently on the Orioles has requested through his agent that something gets done soon to end the drama.

I keep asking what is the best scenario but to no avail. I was told the Angels/Mariners discussions remain at the forefront. Neither team wants the other to get Bedard. Puts the O's in a great position to tweak a very good transaction.

Another regular appears close to being dealt. I didn't get a name but my hunch is Millar.

As I mentioned before, there is alot of interest in Ramon Hernandez but they doubt he'll be dealt unless somebody offers a very good prospect.

Whether you like him or not...one team has offered a highly regarded hitter drafted in 2006 for Daniel Cabrera. I was told that deal appears unlikely because they think Cabrera still can be a very dominant pitcher if the light comes on. By the way...there is a feeling his attitude will be alot different since Tejada is gone. I found that interesting.

Thanks Sonny....Any mention of Hernandez and a reliever to Pittsburgh?????

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The Cabrera piece of this concerns me. If we're looking at getting back a stud hitter for Cabrera, I think you need to do it. I wouldn't deal him for some random minor leaguer, but a deal for a potential big hitter would be tough to turn down.

Depends on the bat you get in return. Looking at the first round list above doubtful the Rays 3B is available. Colvin from the Cubs may be a possibility.

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The Cabrera piece of this concerns me. If we're looking at getting back a stud hitter for Cabrera, I think you need to do it. I wouldn't deal him for some random minor leaguer, but a deal for a potential big hitter would be tough to turn down.

I agree. Cabrera remains, essentially, a prospect - his risk is still high and so a one-for-one trade for a good hitter makes sense.

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Since there were not a lot of hitters taken in the first round that year, our guessing choices are small. My guesses for the potential Cabrera trade are Parmelee from the Twins, Colvin from the Cubs (AM contacts help here) or Cody Johnson from the Braves. I really don't think this is a trade that will happen but getting another hitter in our system would always be a good thing.

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