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Also in case your wondering......

The Orioles can't make a roster move with Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard before March 14, in case anyone was speculating that he could be removed to make room for Gallardo or another player.

I did not know that. Is that part of the Rule 5?

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Sir_Loin, and Roch have both said "they expect" the Orioles to sign Fowler. Sir_Loin had said on Saturday night that something could happen as soon as yesterday and if not then early this week. So hopefully that holds and there are no further delays.

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At this point, I'd rather see what Rickard can do than have yet anothe go 'round with Reimold.

I'd rather "see what Rickard can do" in spring training before making any proclamations about whether he's a better option than Reimold. I am interested in the guy, but to me, if Tampa couldn't find a spot for him on their 40-man roster, he needs to come in here and prove that he's a major league caliber player. I am by no means going to assume that he is. That's what spring training is for.

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I'd rather "see what Rickard can do" in spring training before making any proclamations about whether he's a better option than Reimold. I am interested in the guy, but to me, if Tampa couldn't find a spot for him on their 40-man roster, he needs to come in here and prove that he's a major league caliber player. I am by no means going to assume that he is. That's what spring training is for.

Which two players would you let go of for Fowler/Gallardo?

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