You have to trade for a new 3B, right?

[BradyBunch]

We could use a left handed version of Delmon Young.

Just a thought to add... the player has to play in the majors for one game right or just on 40 man roster to make it to playoff roster?

Cause we do have Urrutia and Berry.

[Crazysilver03]

Just a thought to add... the player has to play in the majors for one game right or just on 40 man roster to make it to playoff roster?

Cause we do have Urrutia and Berry.

The player just has to be on the 40 man roster. And would serve as an injury replacement for someone.

[BradyBunch]

The player just has to be on the 40 man roster. And would serve as an injury replacement for someone.

K, well we can hope Urrutia, Berry or Clevenger can fill that role.

[Crazysilver03]

K, well we can hope Urrutia, Berry or Clevenger can fill that role.

Tim Berry (pitcher) is on the 40 man roster. Not Quentin Berry (OF).

[El Gordo]

Clevenger maybe. LH DH and LH option at 1B.

[BradyBunch]

Tim Berry (pitcher) is on the 40 man roster. Not Quentin Berry (OF).

Of course.. Berry can be called up and who ever can be DFA since we are pretty set for infielders.

[BradyBunch]

Of course.. Berry can be called up and who ever can be DFA since we are pretty set for infielders.

well not DFA one of the slots but release Phelps or such.

[25 Nuggets]

Clevenger maybe. LH DH and LH option at 1B.

Not a bad idea. Man it would'a been sweet if we traded for Seth Smith.

I would also point out that both Jemile Weeks and Steve Lombardozzi are switch hitters, like Cord Phelps.

[xian4]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Machado has a partial tear in his knee ligament. Last year it was ruptured so not as bad in this knee. Similar timeframe though.</p>— Brittany Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli) <a href="

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>As for external options, Duq said it's a very limited pool at this point. Said team has won without Manny as guys have stepped up.</p>— Brittany Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli) <a href="

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[weams]

Not a bad idea. Man it would'a been sweet if we traded for Seth Smith.

I would also point out that both Jemile Weeks and Steve Lombardozzi are switch hitters, like Cord Phelps.

Seth Smith? Huh?

[gmelson26]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Machado has a partial tear in his knee ligament. Last year it was ruptured so not as bad in this knee. Similar timeframe though.</p>— Brittany Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli) <a href="

">August 23, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>As for external options, Duq said it's a very limited pool at this point. Said team has won without Manny as guys have stepped up.</p>— Brittany Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli) <a href="

">August 23, 2014</a></blockquote>

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That pretty much puts the external 3B idea to rest. Dan speak for not going to happen.

[FlipCup]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Duquette said trade options for 3B are limited because its difficult to get players thru trade waivers at this point of the season. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/orioles?src=hash">#orioles</a></p>— Eduardo A. Encina (@EddieInTheYard) <a href="

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Let me preface this with, I love what DD and Buck have done. However, they both specifically said that not making a deal at the trade deadline was no big deal because 'A ton of moves could be made through waivers". Now we get this. Stop, just stop. Not having Manny may not kill us but going and getting Beltre will help us kill others. I think Beltre makes us a significant WS contender. I'm over the "Smoke screens" that the Front Office is having. It's tiring, annoying, and our beat writers don't do anything to try and get information.

[weams]

I believe that we will not trade for a third baseman.

[MrOrange82]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Duquette said trade options for 3B are limited because its difficult to get players thru trade waivers at this point of the season. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/orioles?src=hash">#orioles</a></p>— Eduardo A. Encina (@EddieInTheYard) <a href="

">August 23, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Let me preface this with, I love what DD and Buck have done. However, they both specifically said that not making a deal at the trade deadline was no big deal because 'A ton of moves could be made through waivers". Now we get this. Stop, just stop. Not having Manny may not kill us but going and getting Beltre will help us kill others. I think Beltre makes us a significant WS contender. I'm over the "Smoke screens" that the Front Office is having. It's tiring, annoying, and our beat writers don't do anything to try and get information.

Trading/not trading is likely (MUCH) more nuanced than anything/everything you hear in the press. And I don't think the O's interests would be served by having DD announce to the public: "we'd LOVE to make a trade. Hey GMs, call me. I'm open for business, and slightly desperate!"

[MrOrange82]

I believe that we will not trade for a third baseman.

Me neither. Though I'd like to hear more about the trade market and what's being asked of the O's before concluding that the decision to trade/not trade is a good idea.