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Dark Helmet Hangout Grand Counsel

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Miguel Tejada

If I remember correct, only Seattle was in on Tejada. And I thought Miggy wanted to play on the east coast, though that may not have been the case. Either way, the only reason we landed Tejada is because NY and Boston had Jeter and Nomar.

I'm assuming Palmerio was pretty coveted the first time the Orioles signed him. Alomar too. Even though I read Alomar really wanted to be a Yankee.

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TouchemAll Hangout Grand Counsel

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I'm not sure they'll even go that far. The Cardinals made him a qualifying offer of $14.1M. Peter Angelos says, "too rich for my blood," and folds his cards.

Yep and it's why after too many years to count any more I don't read much about the O's till spring training LOL there's nothing to see other then rumor's that never happen. ;) DD has no magic wand over PA's pocketbook

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I expect us to kick the tires on Beltran (and many others), but I don't expect anything after that. If that means we are 'in' on him, then sure. I wouldn't mind seeing him in an Orioles uniform, but don't believe it will happen.

By "kick the tires" you mean make no serious offer and be staunchly unwilling to pay market price? If that's what you mean, I would agree.

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Yep and it's why after too many years to count any more I don't read much about the O's till spring training LOL there's nothing to see other then rumor's that never happen. ;) DD has no magic wand over PA's pocketbook

Especially when the Yankees are knocking at his door, with checkbook in hand.

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By "kick the tires" you mean make no serious offer and be staunchly unwilling to pay market price? If that's what you mean, I would agree.

I actually agree with you a bit on this.

But I ask, what is the market price on over ripe bananas? I guess I'll pay it if I am looking to make banana bread, but if I am looking to take one for lunch,, I'll pass.

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I actually agree with you a bit on this.

But I ask, what is the market price on over ripe bananas? I guess I'll pay it if I am looking to make banana bread, but if I am looking to take one for lunch,, I'll pass.

Rep to you Donald. Almost as good as" I like my cigar but I take it out of my mouth every once in a while." :2yay-thumb:
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"With the St. Louis Cardinals no longer an option after trading for Peter Bourjos, Beltran told me his preference is a team that offers him the best chance to win a world championship. he would also prefer to go to the AL, where he can DH from time to time and give his knees an occasional rest."

Good new for a team that is serious about winning.

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