Rosenthal via source: Burnett did, indeed, prefer the NL...

[OFFNY]

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From 2011-2013 we had 2 J.J.'s on the team (Jimmy Johnson and J.J. Hardy.)

If we sign Burnett, we'll have 2 A.J.'s on the team (Jones and Burnett.)

Out of context alert .... Out of context alert .....

If you really want the Orioles to be contenders, we need more B.J.'s on the field!

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[Il BuonO]

Oo

I don't know if he's actually been on the field but he had been helping Flash with his hitting.

[scOtt]

Oo

I saw someone at the Yard once with a Surhoff NC jersey. Thought that was cool.

[Il BuonO]

And now word from Roch this morning that we're still waiting on Burnett to decide if he's playing or going to retire. I'd like to have him, but just make him an offer and move on if there isn't a response. This is ridiculous. Why are we waiting?

[Can_of_corn]

And now word from Roch this morning that we're still waiting on Burnett to decide if he's playing or going to retire. I'd like to have him, but just make him an offer and move on if there isn't a response. This is ridiculous. Why are we waiting?

He is by far the best option left in the O's price range?

[Stotle]

He is by far the best option left in the O's price range?

I don't get it. He isn't sure whether or not his heart is even in playing 2014. That doesn't sound like someone I want to hang my hopes on. If you can get him for cheap, great, but I don't understand sitting around and waiting if there are other opportunities.

[Can_of_corn]

I don't get it. He isn't sure whether or not his heart is even in playing 2014. That doesn't sound like someone I want to hang my hopes on. If you can get him for cheap, great, but I don't understand sitting around and waiting if there are other opportunities.

Who is left on the market that the O's would agree to sign do you think is an upgrade?

[Stotle]

Who is left on the market that the O's would agree to sign do you think is an upgrade?

I'd consider Garza, if the big market Twins don't grab him up first.

[Frobby]

Who is left on the market that the O's would agree to sign do you think is an upgrade?

I don't think the purpose of getting another SP is purely to find someone better than the five we have (including Gausman for this purpose). The goal also is to create some depth and competition, to be ready for the inevitable injuries and to have some alternatives if one of the starters turns out to be unexpectedly ineffective. And, to keep Gausman in AAA until he proves he's ready to pitch effectively as a starter.

[Can_of_corn]

I'd consider Garza, if the big market Twins don't grab him up first.

Garza would work, have not heard of any interest in him from the O's tho.

[Stotle]

Garza would work, have not heard of any interest in him from the O's tho.

Which gets back to, "Why wait around for Burnett to decide if he even wants to play baseball?"

[mdbdotcom]

Garza would work, have not heard of any interest in him from the O's tho.

If the O's still subscribe to not signing pitchers for more than three years, he's out of their consideration set.

[Il BuonO]

I don't think the purpose of getting another SP is purely to find someone better than the five we have (including Gausman for this purpose). The goal also is to create some depth and competition, to be ready for the inevitable injuries and to have some alternatives if one of the starters turns out to be unexpectedly ineffective. And, to keep Gausman in AAA until he proves he's ready to pitch effectively as a starter.

So, Britton then?

[Can_of_corn]

If the O's still subscribe to not signing pitchers for more than three years, he's out of their consideration set.

I had not heard he wanted four years. That would eliminate him from consideration.

[weams]

I'd consider Garza, if the big market Twins don't grab him up first.

Funny!