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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Multiple <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23orioles&src=hash">#orioles</a> people say club not in on OF Nelson Cruz. I was told earlier this week reported interest exaggerated. We'll see</p>— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) <a href="

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Multiple <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23orioles&src=hash">#orioles</a> people say club not in on OF Nelson Cruz. I was told earlier this week reported interest exaggerated. We'll see</p>? Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) <a href="
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Os have offers out to Axford and Balfour, per <a href="https://twitter.com/JonHeymanCBS">@JonHeymanCBS</a>. Surprising Cruz is listed as well. Was told interest in him was exaggerated.</p>— Brittany Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli) <a href="
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>So...confirmed offers to Balfour (2 years) and Axford. That's all I've got for now. Besides a headache. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23orioles&src=hash">#orioles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wintermeetings&src=hash">#wintermeetings</a></p>— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) <a href="

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Correction- Axford offer is from Cleveland, not Os.</p>— Brittany Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli) <a href="

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It's so funny all our local reporters come out after the big boys report stuff. When was the last time any of them broke a story. I don't trust them.

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It's so funny all our local reporters come out after the big boys report stuff. When was the last time any of them broke a story. I don't trust them.

Seems Britt is Rochs source. Hes only told what the Orioles want him to get out. DD might have wanted people to think the Orioles are out on certain people. They don't like being used as ploys.

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It's so funny all our local reporters come out after the big boys report stuff. When was the last time any of them broke a story. I don't trust them.

I don't know seems pretty obvious to me. Agent tips off Heyman says O's have offer on table to put pressure on team really bidding on Cruz. O's officials use Roch to dispel rumor so they aren't used as a pawn.

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I don't know seems pretty obvious to me. Agent tips off Heyman says O's have offer on table to put pressure on team really bidding on Cruz. O's officials use Roch to dispel rumor so they aren't used as a pawn.

But Jon got the Balfour offer right not Cruz?

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But Jon got the Balfour offer right not Cruz?

Do they have the same agent? I am not saying that every tip is bogus but agents have been known to use these guys and Heyman has a reputation.

Why would the local media quickly dispel the Cruz offer but acknowledge the Balfour offer. Roch stated it was O's officials.

Maybe I am wrong.

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Do they have the same agent? I am not saying that every tip is bogus but agents have been known to use these guys and Heyman has a reputation.

Why would the local media quickly dispel the Cruz offer but acknowledge the Balfour offer. Roch stated it was O's officials.

Maybe I am wrong.

Maybe I am wrong we will find out soon.

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Maybe I am wrong we will find out soon.

I just found it curious that Roch quickly dispelled rumor with O's officials giving him the insight. That is why I think Heymans info is bogus. You are right, we will find out soon enough probably..

Edit: Also, terms being reported lead me to believe his tip is from an agent. I wouldn't think team sources are often letting that cat out of the bag.

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