Pushing hard for Baldelli (but were unsuccessful)

[bigbird]

FWIW, I was just told we're making a strong run at Baldelli this evening. He said it sounded like it was between us and Boston.

[blakesta]

FWIW, I was just told we're making a strong run at Baldelli this evening.

This is awesome, he is young and athletic.

I'd love to see him in and O's Uni next year.

[JTrea81]

This is awesome, he is young and athletic.

I'd love to see him in and O's Uni next year.

As I posted in another thread:

The Red Sox are among those interested, and Baldelli will be a guest Thursday night at the Boston baseball writers dinner to receive the Tony Conigliaro award for his comeback

http://blogs.tampabay.com/rays/2009/01/baldelli-appear.html

[YaBoyTopher]

Wow this is great news, I hope it is true. He would be a great addition, the perfect low risk High reward signing.

[sbauer]

FWIW, I was just told we're making a strong run at Baldelli this evening. He said it sounded like it was between us and Boston.

Would be a solid addition. Isn't he from the Mass. area? Boston may have the edge.

[O's84]

So what position will Rocco play if we get him? 1st Base/DH, fill in on the outfield when we give some of the regulars the day off?

[Boy Howdy]

FWIW, I was just told we're making a strong run at Baldelli this evening. He said it sounded like it was between us and Boston.

Considering Rocco's a native New Englander, it sounds like we'll be booing his red-socked behind unless he decides to go "Tex" on his homies.

[Peace21]

I thought he was older. Didnt know that he and I were the same age. I would be thrilled if the O's could land him.

[cm31]

As our left fielder or converted 1st baseman?

[JTrea81]

Considering Rocco's a native New Englander, it sounds like we'll be booing his red-socked behind unless he decides to go "Tex" on his homies.

The only thing we have to offer him is a fulll time position. The Sux want him as a 4th OFer...

[bigbird]

As I posted in another thread:

http://blogs.tampabay.com/rays/2009/01/baldelli-appear.html

Not good news for the good guys:(

[Travis McGee]

Would be a solid addition. Isn't he from the Mass. area? Boston may have the edge.

Rhode Island I think.

[blakesta]

The only thing we have to offer him is a fulll time position. The Sux want him as a 4th OFer...

Damn, your right.

Well I guess we'll see soon which one he prefers...

[JTrea81]

Not good news for the good guys:(

Yeah I had him going to Boston all along. At least we'll drive the price up...

[trueoriolesfan]

FWIW, I was just told we're making a strong run at Baldelli this evening. He said it sounded like it was between us and Boston.

Hope is nothing more then $5M a year if so i be happy.