Bedard saga to be resolved soon

[Birds08]

Since the 5 guys are now being widely reported, can any of our insiders confirm those are indeed the 5 guys from what they are hearing?

If it is, I will be mildly disappointed, just because I think we need positional talent more than pitching at this point.

[bej6789]

Not to mention a #4 overall pick from next years draft with Joe Jordan

[Shopay]

If that really is the package, I'm very excited for you guys. That is a pretty damn good haul for a SP regardless of who it is. That's a nice building block package for your teams rebuilding efforts.

Thanks Waveland, and I agree -- that's a nice package for EB.

[Hank Scorpio]

Not to mention a #4 overall pick from next years draft with Joe Jordan

Yup, if it happens, this is a big step in the right direction, IMO.

[raypetty]

I have always believed that pitching is the most important component to a BB team. Look at the Atlanta Braves. They have one heck of a P staff back in the late 80's early 90's and they ruled. We have had so many disappointing pitchers it isn't funny. With the build up of arms, we look pretty good. I like what McPhail is doing if, indeed he pull the players that are being talked about.

[Tipping Point]

However, team officials expect the deal for the Orioles' ace, which also would send pitching prospects Chris Tillman, Tony Butler and Kam Mickolio to Baltimore, to be resolved one way or another in the next 48 hours.

I'm reading this differently. I'm reading this as one way or another, there will be a resolution. So there still is the possibility this may not happen. At this point, nothing would surprise me.

[JCK]

If that really is the package, I'm very excited for you guys. That is a pretty damn good haul for a SP regardless of who it is. That's a nice building block package for your teams rebuilding efforts.

Kind of you to say, Waveland.

[rolliefingers]

If that really is the package, I'm very excited for you guys. That is a pretty damn good haul for a SP regardless of who it is. That's a nice building block package for your teams rebuilding efforts.

Thanks! If this goes down, and we get Pie and Gallagher for Roberts and (fill in the blank), I will finally feel like my team is on the right path. I remember the last time I felt that way: November, 1997.

[Belkast]

I'm hearing the physical is tomorrow.

[JTrea81]

I'm hearing the physical is tomorrow.

For Bedard as well?

[Jik]

I'm hearing the physical is tomorrow.

any idea when it will be announced?

[Belkast]

any idea when it will be announced?

Hopefully mid to late afternoon.

[JoeOrsulak]

Hopefully mid to late afternoon.

Is it the 5 for 1 that we are all hearing?

[El Gordo]

Hopefully mid to late afternoon.

Is the trade bigger than a bread box? a Dominican or a Cuban? will O's fans be happy/surprised and M's fans sad?:002_sbiggrin:

[bigbird]

Is it the 5 for 1 that we are all hearing?

There were some rumblings of a 6-2 deal recently. Also, don't count your Pie before it's baked.