MLBTRA Says Orioles interested in Sonny Gray

[Redskins Rick]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/baltimore-orioles

His name has long since been popping up in here in OH.

Santana wasn?t the only starter of note in that contest, as Athletics righty Sonny Gray was also on the bump. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that the match-up drew attention from quite a few scouts, with representatives from the Blue Jays, Royals, Orioles, Marlins and Cardinals among those in attendance to see the two potential trade candidates throw. Oakland skipper Bob Melvin said that he felt Gray may be turning a corner after the showing, in which he battled through six innings with only one earned run on the board. Gray did allow four walks, but worked through some tough spots and, in Melvin?s words, ?found a little of his mojo.? With Gray showing some life and the A?s continuing to muddle through the season, Slusser says that some rival executives feel there?s daylight for a deal on Oakland?s staff ace. There?s little question that the Twins would at least be open to moving Santana, and he?d represent a less costly addition for those organizations in need of rotation help (on the prospect side of the equation, at least; his contractual obligations would need to be worked out).

[canonfaz]

No way we get Gray unless Oakland is crazy and get a return along the lines of Donaldson a few years back. Crazier things have happened, but I would definitely bet against it.

[clapdiddy]

I'm not sure if that means we're interested in Gray or Santana or someone else at this point.

[lovetoaster]

Well, we could have been there to see Santana. I don't think that specifically ties us to Gray. I'd love to have him, but I don't think we have the ammo to pull that off. Well, we probably do, but I don't think it would be wise.

[weams]

Bundy, Mancini, Lee and Peralta is the cost for Gray.

[canonfaz]

Bundy, Mancini, Lee and Peralta is the cost for Gray.

Replace Bundy with Harvey and I would make that trade. Bundy is too close to being a legit starting pitcher for us, and he is contributing right now in the pen. We can't afford to lose productive pitchers on the 25 man roster right now.

[clapdiddy]

Bundy, Mancini, Lee and Peralta is the cost for Gray.

Take out Bundy and find someone else.

[Can_of_corn]

No way we get Gray unless Oakland is crazy and get a return along the lines of Donaldson a few years back. Crazier things have happened, but I would definitely bet against it.

O's can't match the Donaldson deal.

[Can_of_corn]

Replace Bundy with Harvey and I would make that trade. Bundy is too close to being a legit starting pitcher for us, and he is contributing right now in the pen. We can't afford to lose productive pitchers on the 25 man roster right now.

Replace Bundy with Harvey and Oakland won't make the trade.

[Orange]

And my cousin is interested in Arianna Grande.

[canonfaz]

Replace Bundy with Harvey and Oakland won't make the trade.

I agree.

[weams]

Take out Bundy and find someone else.

Bundy is how it works.

[Aristotelian]

Replace Bundy with Harvey and Oakland won't make the trade.

How about Harvey and Kim? Maybe they throw in Reddick. Not that I am advocating this...

[Can_of_corn]

How about Harvey and Kim? Maybe they throw in Reddick. Not that I am advocating this...

I don't know if 1 1/2 years of Kim would be of value to them.

If it was me I would be looking at more long term assets.

[clapdiddy]

Bundy is how it works.

No deal for me, then.