Orioles Interested in Carlos Gonzalez?

[wildbillhiccup]

Here's some non-Manny Machado news to wet your appetite. 

 

Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports that the Blue Jays, Orioles, Giants and Mets are among the teams that have shown interest in Carlos Gonzalez.

The Rockies also haven't ruled out re-signing CarGo, although it doesn't appear that they view him as a priority at this point. Heyman notes that Gonzalez might be best off taking a one-year "pillow" contract in hopes of re-establishing his value following a disappointing showing in 2017. The 32-year-old batted .262/.339/.423 with 14 home runs and 57 RBI over 136 games for the Rockies last season.

[weams]

No. 

[TommyPickles]

CarGo is a talented dude, but I don't think he fits into what the Os plans should be right now.  

Id still like to see them resign Jones on a three year deal (assuming he performs this year and is willing to move to RF in the future). Once you've done that, you don't want to block any more of our talented outfield depth.

I think the offense will be fine as is.

[backwardsk]

Does he have QO assigned to him?

[Aristotelian]

Honestly, I would rather have Seth Smith back on a one year deal. 

[oriole]

I think he'd do well in Camden Yards. Give him the pillow contract and put him in RF.

[interloper]

We've had rumored interest in him the last 3 or so offseasons. He's too expensive and thus I don't think this holds much weight. I like the player, though, more than most. 

[wildcard]

If the O's spend money of CarGo that takes away from getting the pitching they need I'll................

[mdbdotcom]

1 minute ago, wildcard said:

If the O's spend money of CarGo that takes away from getting the pitching they need I'll................

You figuring Cashner, Vargas and Tillman are going to cost all that much? They won't be spending on anyone who costs more than those guys.

[wildcard]

9 minutes ago, mdbdotcom said:

You figuring Cashner, Vargas and Tillman are going to cost all that much? They won't be spending on anyone who costs more than those guys.

If incentives are counted those three could  cost 35m next year.  But I would rather they spend on them then CarGo.

[mdbdotcom]

2 minutes ago, wildcard said:

If incentives are counted those three could  cost 35m next year.  But I would rather they spend on them then CarGo.

If those three have the potential of costing $35mm, we should just sign Cobb and Lynn.

[Lucky_13]

The Orioles sure do like to block their own prospects. Rather just let Hays have a shot in left.  

Now if they dumped Trumbo and a spot opened up in left, then this move makes a bit more sense. 

[Diehard_O's_Fan]

In my opinion, the Orioles have to trade Trumbo if they were to sign Cargo. The Orioles would be absolutely foolish to block Hays. I won't be surprised if Hays has a monster spring.

[TommyPickles]

Why is Jones/Mancini/Hays/Santander/Rickard/Stewart/Brugman not enough??

We have THREE open spots in the rotation.

[spiritof66]

1 hour ago, wildcard said:

If the O's spend money of CarGo that takes away from getting the pitching they need I'll................

Perfectly logical -- but not necessarily true.