Orioles turning attention to Fernando Rodney

[twinedenter]

I really don't understand the Bud Norris hate. I thought it was a good trade and he only had one bad start with the Orioles, August 23 against the A's when he gave up 7 runs in 4 2/3 innings.

You do realize his era with us was 4.80 right?

I wasn't hating on him as much as how much we gave up for ANOTHER #4 starter.

[ChaosLex]

@WNST

Drew: Fernando Rodney to his agent -- "I have a hangnail." Agent -- "If we fly into Baltimore tonight, wear gloves at dinner."

Okay, that made me laugh.

[Can_of_corn]

I really don't understand the Bud Norris hate. I thought it was a good trade and he only had one bad start with the Orioles, August 23 against the A's when he gave up 7 runs in 4 2/3 innings.

Check out his FB rate and his L/R splits then get back with me.

[OsnRavensallday]

Out of everybody left on the FA market I would only take Rodney, but if he wants what we were going to give Balfour it would be a big PASS. I'd give him 2 years 11-12 mil and that's it , if he wants more than that I would rather have Webb or Hunter given a shot to be our closer. As God as my witness if we traded JJ because of his 10 mil + salary and give Rodney anywhere close to that , I will start a riot outside of Camden yards and Peter's law firm building !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wherever that may be

[TonySoprano]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Also, hearing it's probably Fernando Rodney or in-house candidate as closer. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23orioles&src=hash">#orioles</a> not in on Chris Perez.</p>— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) <a href="

">December 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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[Il BuonO]

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Oh, man....Rodney

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[25 Nuggets]

Ugh. I sure hope it was the World Baseball Classic that led to Rodney's horrible first half of the season.

I won't like the signing but that won't stop me from rooting for him.

[atomic]

One can only hope. Rodney will drive me completely insane. I hate closers with spotty control.

And he wears his hat crooked like Strop. Maybe that messes with their control.

[atomic]

As and Orioles fan living in St. Pete, I have to say, NO FREAKING WAY!!!

Jason Hammel should close. Offer him 3/19.5. He'd be great. Bulldog mentality. Filthy stuff. Over the course of a season, much better out of the pen than starting.

Hammel would never pass the physical.

[SouthRider]

Rodney getting no respect in this thread. No respect I tell ya. No respect at all.

[Can_of_corn]

Rodney getting no respect in this thread. No respect I tell ya. No respect at all.

Well you dress like a clown and act like a clown expect to be treated like a clown.

and yes I got the reference

[Il BuonO]

Rodney getting no respect in this thread. No respect I tell ya. No respect at all.

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Ah, Rodney. Also on this episode. The latest visit to Dr Vinnie Boombatz. Rodney asked what's the difference between a rectal thermometer and an oral thermometer. Dr. Boombatz said,"The taste." :wedge:

[oldbird]

http://foxbaltimore.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/orioles-wont-sign-balfour-24167.shtml?wap=0#.UrT_7n4o7IU

[DrinkinWithFermi]

As and Orioles fan living in St. Pete, I have to say, NO FREAKING WAY!!!

Jason Hammel should close. Offer him 3/19.5. He'd be great. Bulldog mentality. Filthy stuff. Over the course of a season, much better out of the pen than starting.

Why on Earth would any rational GM give a 31 year old pitcher who's had exactly one good season in his entire career that kind of deal? Especially when he's probably available for a one year deal in the $3-5 million range? Ridiculous.

[Finisher]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Orioles&src=hash">#Orioles</a> being aggressive trying to land Fernando Rodney now that Balfour deal has collapsed.</p>— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) <a href="

">December 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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