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anselmO Major Leaguer Cup of Coffee

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Well I'm starting to think that the Orioles aren't going to get ANYBODY.

Kawakami is the only guy that we have heard that we are in serious contention to sign. If they blow this one, then it's pretty clear that we're going into the season with what we've got.

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If they miss out on Kawakami and he goes to the NL, you probably will not hear about him. It's not like he's a prized import - 32, with shoulder problems? Saying a pitched might have a shoulder injury is like putting a curse on him... If we get him, we get him, if not, so what?

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And the Twins, having actually appeared in the postseason last year, have a worse chance?

You do know the Twins didn't make the post season last year right? They almost did- but not quite.

If the Orioles don't give a reasonable offer (what that is I'm not sure)- then I will start to question motives this off season. Tex is one thing- but IMO, tapping the Japanese market is another.

Say what you will- but regardless of talent level- adding a Japanese player ti our roster would create at least a little buzz- and this team is seriously lacking that right now.

One step at a time though...

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Kawakami probably makes the most sense for the Cardinals out of those three. Baltimore isn't near contention and the Twins already have a nice starting rotation. However, signing Kawakami could allow them to feel more comfortable about trading a young starter.

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Who does the author mean by "them"? Does he mean if Baltimore signs KK, we may look to deal one of our young pitchers?

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Who does the author mean by "them"? Does he mean if Baltimore signs KK, we may look to deal one of our young pitchers?

Sounds like the Twins to me.

the Twins already have a nice starting rotation. However, signing Kawakami could allow them to feel more comfortable about trading a young starter.
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Who does the author mean by "them"? Does he mean if Baltimore signs KK, we may look to deal one of our young pitchers?

I think he means the Twins would be comfortable trading a young starter if they got Kawakami because they'd have good depth in SP...

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