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Orioles Spend 250k of their International Money ( Report that it was $750k)

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2 hours ago, Br10n said:

Dan Connolly.....

On the contrary, Duquette says, this is exactly what he said he would do when the Orioles acquired $2.75 million in the slots in two separate trades with the Atlanta Braves in July.

“It gives us the ability to add international players and also acquire additional players from other organizations,” Duquette said.

Was I too excited about comments related to getting into International market that I missed this?  This feels like how we already operated (a few international guys signed cheap and the rest used for trades).  So this type comment seems like it was added now because of this move.  Anyone know?

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3 minutes ago, jerios55 said:

Was I too excited about comments related to getting into International market that I missed this?  This feels like a mild change from how we already operated.  So this type comment seems like it was added now because of this move.  Anyone know?

I don't recall seeing it.  Possibly it's revisionist history.

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4 minutes ago, jerios55 said:

Was I too excited about comments related to getting into International market that I missed this?  This feels like how we already operated (a few international guys signed cheap and the rest used for trades).  So this type comment seems like it was added now because of this move.  Anyone know?

I missed that too. I used to want DD back but now maybe not. 

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43 minutes ago, drjohnnyfeva said:

Same ownership, different day.  Head-scratcher as usual.

Same Duquette, different day.    The old man did not make this call.   Dan worries more about the media spin of his dumpster diving choices that gets out there and cozying up to fellow GMs, like Philly, etc.  than actually doing the job while no doubt continuing to carefully consider his options for his next gig, imho.    I am done with having him as the architect for the rebuild.  Next.  

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12 minutes ago, tntoriole said:

Same Duquette, different day.    The old man did not make this call.   Dan worries more about the media spin of his dumpster diving choices that gets out there and cozying up to fellow GMs, like Philly, etc.  than actually doing the job while no doubt continuing to carefully consider his options for his next gig, imho.    I am done with having him as the architect for the rebuild.  Next.  

Kind of agree with you.

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The slot money to the Phillies is in exchange for "goodwill" as some could call it. It's a back-room type deal. There is something to this that is beyond Jack Z; obviously, the Orioles helped the Phillies acquire Bautista with that amount of slot money. My guess is that there is something else in the pipeline between the two clubs. We just might see what in the next three days. One can only hope.

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5 minutes ago, Beef Supreme said:

Bump.

This is one of the rare, intelligently written Camden Depot pieces. I applaud your level-headedness.

Seems like someone is thinking if they shill so much for Orioles management horrible moves they will have a chance of writing for MASN one day

 

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