O's met with Justin Upton's Agency (Reynolds Sports--Brother of Harold Reynolds)

[Number5]

Man, how can you not be excited at the idea of Manny Machado, Adam Jones, and Justin Upton all on the Orioles? Wow. I hope DD is spending a lot of time on the phone with Harold's brother!

[osfanfrom70]

If there is one thing I'm certain of, Buck gets the most out of his players at all times. I don't think AJ or Buck would allow that.

Justin isn't some rookie or kid. Hes an all star who will have a 150 million dollar contract. The idea AJ is going to boss him around is laughable.

[weams]

Justin isn't some rookie or kid. Hes an all star who will have a 150 million dollar contract. The idea AJ is going to boss him around is laughable.

Adam Jones would absolutely provide leadership to any addition. They will play the way we do.

[Es4M11]

Justin isn't some rookie or kid. Hes an all star who will have a 150 million dollar contract. The idea AJ is going to boss him around is laughable.

I agree with this.

But still, there is something to be said for peer pressure from someone who is your actual peer in terms of stature in the game and in the context of the organization. As much as Jones wouldn't "boss" Upton around, Jones also wouldn't stand for him dogging it on the field - in the event Upton found his way to Baltimore.

[osfanfrom70]

Adam Jones would absolutely provide leadership to any addition. They will play the way we do.

Something tells Orioles fans aren't used to guys coming in with HUGE contracts. Nobody will be telling Justin what to do. Nobody. Baseball/sports doesn't work that way.

[weams]

Something tells Orioles fans aren't used to guys coming in with HUGE contracts. Nobody will be telling Justin what to do. Nobody. Baseball/sports doesn't work that way.

Yeah it do. It's Baltimore. And Buck. No one is coming that won't act that way.

[weams]

Guys coming in with HUGE contracts.

Whoever gets a huge contract will be hand picked to act like an Oriole.

[Hank Scorpio]

Something tells Orioles fans aren't used to guys coming in with HUGE contracts. Nobody will be telling Justin what to do. Nobody. Baseball/sports doesn't work that way.

Is it not about the person?

Just because someone has a huge contract doesn't mean he's not a team player.

[weams]

Is it not about the person?

Just because someone has a huge contract doesn't mean he's not a team player.

He's talking about a guy who's Dad is named Bossman. He may be right about that human. I know nothing of him.

[Roll Tide]

So what if he is right handed his splits are identical vs LHP and RHP. Over .800 OPS from both.

He is an above average left fielder, what are you talking about???

Wow WC ....one of your dumber posts.

Besides Upton can play right, the rule 5 guy in LF, Alvaerz at DH, and Kazmir and his would be an A+ offseason and the best one in more than 10 years

[TouchemAll]

Count me in on going after Upton over Davis. I would hope that would give the Orioles more payroll flexibility.

Add me in too. I would do a back flip if we closed Upton.

[24fps]

Justin isn't some rookie or kid. Hes an all star who will have a 150 million dollar contract. The idea AJ is going to boss him around is laughable.

Everything I've read suggests that any new addition to the Orioles doesn't walk into a monarchy but a tight-knit community with clearly established and understood leadership roles - a situation cultivated and fully supported by Buck Showalter. I think you seriously underestimate the power of that.

[mdbdotcom]

According to Roch's blog this afternoon:

I've also been asked if the Orioles will turn their attention to Justin Upton. He's already got their attention. They've met with his agent and are making a push to sign him.

[Number5]

According to Roch's blog this afternoon:

Hoo-rah.

[ChuckS]

According to Roch's blog this afternoon:

Best news I've heard all day.