Nelson Cruz Officially Declines Orioles Qualifying Offer (and 3 yr deal?)

[oriole]

Miller should be top priority. Then Cruz.

Paying top dollar for relievers is a recipe for disaster.

[AlbionHero]

Miller should be top priority. Then Cruz.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11860581/agent-andrew-miller-says-left-handed-setup-man-ready-closer-role?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Are we going to give him the closer job? If not, he wouldn't even consider the O's.

[weams]

We would have won the division without Miller, I'm pretty sure. But it was great to have him down the stretch and in the postseason. I think it may be more prudent to pick up an extra reliever for the stretch run than it is to commit to a $25-32 mm outlay over 3-4 years.

I think so too. I remember Dan telling us that we develop prospects to fill needs on the major league team and to trade to fill needs on the major league team. Not to play in the minor leagues.

[MurphDogg]

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11860581/agent-andrew-miller-says-left-handed-setup-man-ready-closer-role?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Are we going to give him the closer job? If not, he wouldn't even consider the O's.

It doesn't matter whether he has the closer role as long as he is making closer money.

[Guest]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Nelson Cruz is in Phoenix. He and his agents met with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Orioles?src=hash">#Orioles</a> today. Presumably meeting with other clubs too. O’s also interested in Tomas.</p>— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) <a href="

">November 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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[backwardsk]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Nelson Cruz is in Phoenix. He and his agents met with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Orioles?src=hash">#Orioles</a> today. Presumably meeting with other clubs too. O’s also interested in Tomas.</p>— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) <a href="

">November 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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I think that's the first time I've seen O's and Tomas in the same sentence. I'm intrigued.

[weams]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Nelson Cruz is in Phoenix. He and his agents met with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Orioles?src=hash">#Orioles</a> today. Presumably meeting with other clubs too. O’s also interested in Tomas.</p>— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) <a href="

">November 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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http://m.mlb.com/news/article/94205800/cuban-slugger-tomas-moves-closer-to-mlb-eligibility

[VeveJones007]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The Orioles offered Nelson Cruz a three-year deal before he went into free agency. They're positioned to wait out as he talks w/ other teams</p>— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) <a href="

">November 11, 2014</a></blockquote>

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It's huge news that they're willing to wait him out. A three year deal will get him, but it will come down to the total $$$. I think the market won't be what he expects (again).

[AlbionHero]

Thomas is a guy I'd love to have.

[scOtt]

Said to be looking for a 5 year deal.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/11/os-made-three-year-offer-to-cruz-before-free-agency.html

I'm looking for a five year deal with Charlize Theron.

[weams]

I'm looking for a five year deal with Charlize Theron.

You'd be likely to settle for the three day deal.

[Dark Helmet]

Nelson Cruz will be an Oriole. Its about a 4th year option. 3/44m with an option. For a change, A player is using other teams to try and get more from the Orioles. This won't drag out. Cruz wants this done sooner then later. No inside info. Just a hunch .

[Dr. Unk]

I'm looking for a five year deal with Charlize Theron.

More like a 5 second deal, lol. :laughlol:

[VeveJones007]

Nelson Cruz will be an Oriole. Its about a 4th year option. 3/44m with an option. For a change, A player is using other teams to try and get more from the Orioles. This won't drag out. Cruz wants this done sooner then later. No inside info. Just a hunch .

This is his only shot at a big deal. He'll take the most money wherever it is.

[murph]

But he worked for a very team friendly deal last year. How smart is that? What if he had not stayed healthy?

Birdland knows all. Just ask him....oh wait, nevermind he won't reply anyway.

I am quite happy that it was only a three-year offer. Smart if true. Doubtful we get him back but I think we just got the best he has and should move on if the price is too much.