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What would it take to get Ben Zobrist ?

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CA-ORIOLE Hangout Grand Counsel

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A rival general manager told Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal that infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist will draw more trade interest from teams than Price due to the difference in money. His versatility could appeal to many teams in the National League, he adds.

http://www.sportsrumoralert.com/2014/06/mlb-rumors-ben-zobrist-perfect-fit-for.html

Don't get me wrong. I'd be very much in on Zobrist if the price were right. He'd be a great fit, but high demand doesn't usually equate to a low price.

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What about Jimmy Rollins? He has an $11million vesting option for next season - 600AB's this season or 1100 for last season plus this season and can't end the season on the DL.

Would he be willing to play 2B for the rest of this season? Would the O's want him to? His option will almost assuredly kick in. He could play SS next season if Hardy leaves. Although I imagine his defense is deteriorating pretty rapidly so perhaps this is just a horrible idea all around.

I only bring it up because as much as I'd LOVE Zobrist, I just don't see the Rays dealing with us. But who knows?

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Eduardo and Schoop maybe....thats a big maybe

My guess is they would want one of Bundy, KG, Harvey to start the conversation

Then you move on he's not worth that.

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Like I said in the Ed Rod trade chip thread... Ed Rod, Comp Pick, Weeks, Berry. The Rays get a top 100 prospect. An immediate replacement at 2nd. A Lefty arm. And come Mid July they get the rights to our comp pick this year. Which we will have being a bottom 10 market in size.

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Like I said in the Ed Rod trade chip thread... Ed Rod, Comp Pick, Weeks, Berry. The Rays get a top 100 prospect. An immediate replacement at 2nd. A Lefty arm. And come Mid July they get the rights to our comp pick this year. Which we will have being a bottom 10 market in size.

Might get it done but my guess is that TB would want Schoop not Weeks in that deal. If I were TB I would even push for Flaherty before Weeks.

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