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Orioles inquired about Melvin Upton, Jr (BlueJays)

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Upton has no value to the San Diego Padres. Trade saves them 5 million dollars. That is the point for the Padres. How Upton or Ubaldo helps a fantasy team is irrelevant. The fact that Upton is still a Padre makes it pretty clear that teams are not lining up to trade value for him.

I listed several teams that have interest. Just because a trade isn't done doesn't mean anything. Everything I've read, saving money isn't an issue with SD.

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I saw him play a bit in Durham coming up for the Rays. Was a really bad SS then. Throwing errors galore. Remember him shining in the '08 postseason. Of course, that's when he was called BJ Upton. I had not kept up with him since he went to the Braves. I was not aware he was not going by BJ anymore. I was wondering if he was related ;)

Found an article explaining the name change.

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/call-him-melvin-bj-upton-drops-nickname-for-fathers-first-name/

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If it's Ubaldo and a prospect like Edgar Olomos, then I have no problem. We give up a Joe Gunkel, I'm not going to be happy

We have about ten Joe Gunkel's in the organization and so do most other teams. I would expect the Pads want a better player back than that.

Tanner Scott, Garrett Cleavinger......maybe Mike Wright if we are lucky.

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If it's Ubaldo and a prospect like Edgar Olomos, then I have no problem. We give up a Joe Gunkel, I'm not going to be happy

Olmos isn't a prospect. Prospects don't usually bounce around on the waiver wire.

If Gunkel hasn't been called up yet with the mess the rotation has been the last 2 seasons, then I don't see him.being deemed a fix.

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I think Ubaldo for Upton is a great move. We get rid of Ubaldo for someone that may be rejuvenated by coming to a contender, plus he adds defense, power and some speed. If Tanner Scott is the prospect going to SD I wouldn't hesitate to make that trade.

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Whether or not I like this deal depends who the prospect is. Tanner Scott wouldn't bother me. He's got some talent, but I don't think he will ever have good enough command to be an elite reliever. And we've been good at finding good bullpen arms in any event.

While it's been mentioned in this thread, I think an underrated aspect of this deal is Upton's defense. Our OF defense has been a trainwreck (and Rickard has been disappointing in that regard) and Upton is a very good defender and good insurance if Jones gets dinged or just needs a day off.

It also might set us up for a second move where we trade a bat in a package for a pitcher.

Finally, let me be the first to say that I won't be shocked if Ubaldo has some success in San Diego. He's still deceptive, and with a change of scenery I could see him getting his act together and being a credible BOR starter. But it's not happening in Baltimore so if we can unload him for someone who can help us this year and next, I'm all for it.

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Whether or not I like this deal depends who the prospect is. Tanner Scott wouldn't bother me. He's got some talent, but I don't think he will ever have good enough command to be an elite reliever. And we've been good at finding good bullpen arms in any event.

While it's been mentioned in this thread, I think an underrated aspect of this deal is Upton's defense. Our OF defense has been a trainwreck (and Rickard has been disappointing in that regard) and Upton is a very good defender and good insurance if Jones gets dinged or just needs a day off.

It also might set us up for a second move where we trade a bat in a package for a pitcher.

Finally, let me be the first to say that I won't be shocked if Ubaldo has some success in San Diego. He's still deceptive, and with a change of scenery I could see him getting his act together and being a credible BOR starter. But it's not happening in Baltimore so if we can unload him for someone who can help us this year and next, I'm all for it.

I agree. Depends on which prospect.

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Whether or not I like this deal depends who the prospect is. Tanner Scott wouldn't bother me. He's got some talent, but I don't think he will ever have good enough command to be an elite reliever. And we've been good at finding good bullpen arms in any event.

While it's been mentioned in this thread, I think an underrated aspect of this deal is Upton's defense. Our OF defense has been a trainwreck (and Rickard has been disappointing in that regard) and Upton is a very good defender and good insurance if Jones gets dinged or just needs a day off.

It also might set us up for a second move where we trade a bat in a package for a pitcher.

Finally, let me be the first to say that I won't be shocked if Ubaldo has some success in San Diego. He's still deceptive, and with a change of scenery I could see him getting his act together and being a credible BOR starter. But it's not happening in Baltimore so if we can unload him for someone who can help us this year and next, I'm all for it.

I would also be fine to let Scott go. Pitchers rarely 'learn' control, and wild pitchers are rarely effective for more than short stints.

Upton would be a nice upgrade in the field over Trumbo or Rickard, and having his bat against lefties would be a boost over Reimold.

I really liked Ubaldo's character, but the only way I could stand to watch him pitch was through splayed fingers. Surely San Diego realizes he's got sometimes electric stuff, but his mechanics are a hot mess. If they want to try and fix him, then by all means, go for it. I hope he figures it out, they have nothing to lose overall. But with Baltimore in first place, they can't handle on-the-job reclamation projects.

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