Heyman: Source says O's are "tapped out".

[wildcard]

Not my favorite source of information but he is right sometimes. Its not surprising if he is right and the O's aren't in on expensive players the rest of the way. O's are at 95M which is probably close to their budget limit.

Here is Heyman's article: http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/jon-heyman/22829970/are-contending-orioles-tapped-out-after-landing-feldman

[isestrex]

Really disappointing considering how much revenue has gone up over the last 1.5 seasons.

...but not at all unexpected :rolleyestf:

[scottbbfm]

Really disappointing considering how much revenue has gone up over the last 1.5 seasons.

...but not at all unexpected :rolleyestf:

Agreed - forget increased OPACY revenues, just the increased tv advertising revenue has to be significant. O's tv ratings are really good.

[sjoslyn]

Maybe it's just me, but when his source is an Orioles-connected person, it tells me that there's some grasping there. My assumption is he talked to an agent of one of the potential trade targets and was advised they were "tapped out" as the O's felt the asking price was too much to pull the trigger on a deal. The O's, like the other 29 teams are a business, and with that there are protocols to follow. Allowing information out, like being "tapped out" could be considered IP and could have that person (if an O's employee) in HR hotwater.

There's definitely a budget but I'd imagine with where the team is right now they'll be adding payroll, just not $70mm for CLee.

[UMDTerrapins]

I have no trouble believing this. I also have no trouble believing this came from high up the ladder. But it's still troubling. I'm fixated on MG2 and what he could mean to this team (possible #1 or #2 starter who could make us a dynasty, not just a contender this year). With Roberts coming off the books, we could make a strong play for him. Maybe someone else with the O's has a similar frustration about the payroll being capped where it is.

[Rene88]

Peter needs that $ bad.

[Rene88]

The unofficial cap is 95, book it.

[Rene88]

MG2 makes so much sense and could really help us get to the next level. Heck, he may turn out to be cheaper than you expect long term based on performance. I bet you the Cubs land him though, sigh.

[Flosman]

Who the heck is MG2?

[Rene88]

Miguel Gonzalez:) Kinda funny nickname indeed:)

[clapdiddy]

If this is true, it's extremely disappointing. The whole purpose of MASN was to put us in competition with the "big boys" in terms of money.

If Angelos is not rolling MASN money back into the team, he lied about the original intent of even founding it.

[Orioles0615]

The unofficial cap is 95, book it.

Yea we are quickly approaching the mythical 100 mark.

[centralpaosfan]

I posted this exact same information and it was taken down less than 5 minutes after I posted it.....odd.

[coolbeans]

I never understood the argument that's it a business and they are near the payroll cap. Let's look at where this team is right now and lets assume they are at the payroll limit set before the season. They are in great position to earn a playoff spot and all they are really lacking is a TOR starter. If they went and got one, I think they would become heavy favorites to make the playoff and make a deep run. Let's say it cost $8 million over your set cap to get that pitcher for the rest of the year. Does anyone think they wouldn't recoup that money 3,4,5,6 times over in increased ticket sales, food, and merchandise down the stretch? Of course they will and if they make the playoffs, they will recoup it 10,15,20 times over. Business' have to take chances to succeed, especially when they are on the verge of it. I just don't see how some preseason cap should keep a team in the Orioles' current spot from going out and getting that last piece of the puzzle.

[backwardsk]

Maybe it's just me, but when his source is an Orioles-connected person, it tells me that there's some grasping there. My assumption is he talked to an agent of one of the potential trade targets and was advised they were "tapped out" as the O's felt the asking price was too much to pull the trigger on a deal. The O's, like the other 29 teams are a business, and with that there are protocols to follow. Allowing information out, like being "tapped out" could be considered IP and could have that person (if an O's employee) in HR hotwater.

There's definitely a budget but I'd imagine with where the team is right now they'll be adding payroll, just not $70mm for CLee.

I hope this is correct.