Orioles Discussing Four-Year Deal With Nick Markakis (Signs w/ATL)

[waroriole]

And yet they are talking to the panda.

Yeah, but an actual panda playing 3B. Think of the tickets you could sell. He'll pay for himself.

[VeveJones007]

Yeah, but an actual panda playing 3B. Think of the tickets you could sell. He'll pay for himself.

Nah, bad for team chemistry. Just think of that post-game buffet.

[JayThomas]

Nah, bad for team chemistry. Just think of that post-game buffet.

Eucalyptus leaves and all. Oh, sorry, that's koala bears ...

[El Gordo]

Eucalyptus leaves and all. Oh, sorry, that's koala bears ...

Almost all bamboo:

[Guest]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Agent for Nick Markakis is going to the GM meetings and has several meetings set up with other teams. Had been negotiating only w Os.</p>— Dan Connolly (@danconnollysun) <a href="

">November 10, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Please find a new home.

[Guest]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Markakis/Orioles seemed close enough to a deal earlier this month but it appears there have been no meaningful discussions in roughly a week</p>— Dan Connolly (@danconnollysun) <a href="

">November 10, 2014</a></blockquote>

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YESSSSS Thank you Dan.

[OFFNY]

Yeah, but an actual panda playing 3B. Think of the tickets you could sell. He'll pay for himself.

We could also try to get Bucky LaGrange to play 2nd base.

With LaGrange at 2nd and the panda bear at 3rd, O.P.A.C.Y. would be sold out every game.

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[CA-ORIOLE]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Markakis/Orioles seemed close enough to a deal earlier this month but it appears there have been no meaningful discussions in roughly a week</p>— Dan Connolly (@danconnollysun) <a href="

">November 10, 2014</a></blockquote>

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YESSSSS Thank you Dan.

Yes, and thank you greed.

[Guest]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>When Jamie Murphy, Markakis' agent, was asked if he was skedded to meet with Dan Duquette this week he said, "No, not at this time."</p>— Dan Connolly (@danconnollysun) <a href="

">November 10, 2014</a></blockquote>

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[xian4]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>When Jamie Murphy, Markakis' agent, was asked if he was skedded to meet with Dan Duquette this week he said, "No, not at this time."</p>— Dan Connolly (@danconnollysun) <a href="

">November 10, 2014</a></blockquote>

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That quote means nothing, they could set up a meeting tomorrow, depends in whose court the ball is ?

[Aristotelian]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Markakis/Orioles seemed close enough to a deal earlier this month but it appears there have been no meaningful discussions in roughly a week</p>— Dan Connolly (@danconnollysun) <a href="

">November 10, 2014</a></blockquote>

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YESSSSS Thank you Dan.

Meanwhile, Nori Aoki is looking for 3 years. I think I would be happier with Aoki for 3 years at market value than Nick for 4 years.

[Guest]

1 less team for Markakis now. Mets are done.

[Dark Helmet]

1 less team for Markakis now. Mets are done.

I could see Markakis end up in Detroit or Boston. St. Louis could be a good fit. There will be a market for Nick.

[Il BuonO]

I could see Markakis end up in Detroit or Boston. St. Louis could be a good fit. There will be a market for Nick.

If that market is in the 4/$48 million range it won't include us.

[Dark Helmet]

If that market is in the 4/$48 million range it won't include us.

Depends if that 4th year is guaranteed. If it's 3/36 with an option and a buyout, then I think he's back.