Stand Pat!

[The Rick]

Who said I was talking about you?

Unless you're part of "us".

And exactly who is this "us" anyway?

You're not trying to speak for "the whole board" are you?

I don't give a crap who you're talking about. It's not the point. But you always turn things around like a pro.

Fact is, an overwhelming majority of your posts are attacking the board. It's ridiculous and for an adult, doesn't make any sense at all.

For as much as you bring to the board (and I have been a strong supporter of you at times), you are twice as much a jackass towards anyone and everyone who does something "crazy" in your mind. You are a classic example of the person saying whatever he wants over an internet connection. I find it hard pressed you would talk to people this way face to face. And if you did, I doubt it would last very long. And even though it appears i'm doing the same thing as I type this, I would love to say it to your face.

You honestly take a lot of the joy out of OH for me.

[ChaosLex]

Ok lets get back to trade ideas? Stop bickering guys. So who does everyone want for Sherrill?

Lowrie (and parts)

Brignac (and parts)

LaRoche (and parts)

[Ven6]

Ok lets get back to trade ideas? Stop bickering guys. So who does everyone want for Sherrill?

BigBird's post, if I recall, mentioned AM wanted two arms with high upside. I'd take that.

[Sports Guy]

Why is everyone so stuck on "ML ready" prospects? Give me a few high ceiling guys that are a year away and I'm happy. We're not contending immediately anyway.

That's fine with me as well but targeting guys that are close is a smart thing to do...They are more projectable.

[millartime15]

I wasn't going to say anything, but im bored. So I will anyway.

Rshack- Your point isn't really a good one. To say we shouldn't deal at the deadline is ludicrous. If the right deal is there, why dont you do it. Who really cares about your questions if they dont make sense. The O's havent made any crucial deadline deals because it's taken them 10 years to realize they need to rebuild, therefore standed pat at the deadlines. The point is, if a freat deal is there, why does it matter when you take it?

Dont even bother B-Terp

[Lucky Jim]

That's fine with me as well but targeting guys that are close is a smart thing to do...They are more projectable.

More projectable, or require less projection? I would think it's the fact that we need to "project" them less that's appealing about higher-level prospects, no?

I agree - we take the best bundle of talent regardless of advancement. But a preference for near ML_ready talent is understandable. And worthwhile.

[Peace21]

Lowrie (and parts)

Brignac (and parts)

LaRoche (and parts)

Has Laroche even played in the majors yet?

[BaltimoreTerp]

Ok lets get back to trade ideas? Stop bickering guys. So who does everyone want for Sherrill?

Party pooper...:laughlol:

I want at least the two best young players we can get. I would prefer position players that are able to contribute at the major-league level next year, but you can never have enough pitching.

[RShack]

I think we pull the trigger if we get the right return. Do you? Simple question.

Sure, just like I think we trade Nick and AJ for the right return.

But that's not the point, is it? Do you think we could get a lot for Nick and AJ? I do.

So, shouldn't we be talking about trading them too?

[ChaosLex]

Has Laroche even played in the majors yet?

All three have.

[Sports Guy]

Has Laroche even played in the majors yet?

Sparingly....

[millartime15]

Sure, just like I think we trade Nick and AJ for the right return. But that's not the point, is it? Do you think we could get a lot for Nick and AJ? I do. Then shouldn't we be talking about trading them too?

What?

Those are the guys we are trying to get in trades

[ChaosLex]

Sure, just like I think we trade Nick and AJ for the right return.

But that's not the point, is it? Do you think we could get a lot for Nick and AJ? I do.

So, shouldn't we be talking about trading them too?

Sure. For instance, if the Dodgers wanted Nick, it'd take Kemp, Kershaw and LaRoche.

[RShack]

What?

Those are the guys we are trying to get in trades

But if we got the right return?

I mean, if the real point here is that we should trade guys for the right return (which I don't think it really is, but let's pretend it is), then we should be looking to trade anybody for the right return, shouldn't we?

[BaltimoreTerp]

Has Laroche even played in the majors yet?

Yeah. He has struggled in limited at-bats.

On the one hand, Adam Jones also struggled in his first couple tries with Seattle, but on the other hand Jones was 20 and 21 while LaRoche will be 25 in three weeks.