Orioles related trade rumors and speculation leading up to the deadline

[sportsfan8703]

Just now, Uli2001 said:

You are quite optimistic that Wells and Cano regain their first-half form. I see no evidence to be that optimistic. The Orioles would do well to have plan B.

Well you see no evidence because they need rest. When have you seen them rested?

[Rbiggs2525]

We are going to wait to see who blinks first. I imagine Elias has some backup deals already lined up for the 5 o’clock hour.

[CallMeBrooksie]

7 minutes ago, Number5 said:

Yes, and that is the problem.  The option is pure downside.  You're either getting a rental only or you're saddled with a bad contract on an injured player.  Rodriguez is the guy I want, but I can see that option as being an issue for the Orioles.

I don't see it as a problem... He's a rental. Period. That's how teams will value him. If Detroit is pricing him as anything more than a rental then it means Eduardo Rodriguez is staying in Detroit.

[interloper]

4 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

I would not be surprised if they get a low end CFer as well in a deal. Not sure how long they can keep running out Cowser as bad as he's been.

Agree. He's had his pre-deadline audition and it has gone about as poorly as a small sample could go. I'm all for getting Cowser as much time as he needs to adjust, but the team doesn't really have that luxury with the Rays and Jays nipping at their heels and a tired bullpen. They have to prioritize fielding the best possible team, which should include a CF who can defend and hit a little. 

That's not a knock on the player Cowser could become. It's just the reality of the present situation. 

Edited August 1, 2023 by interloper

[Uli2001]

1 minute ago, sportsfan8703 said:

Well you see no evidence because they need rest. When have you seen them rested?

That's assuming their only issue is fatigue. Again, optimistic.

[sportsfan8703]

We’ll be fine with Zimmerman and Irvin making 4-5 starts while Wells refreshes. 

The Wall helps out LHP when we’re at home. 

Lorenzen is like the Wacha from this last offseason. Does he really even move the needle from what we have?

[e16bball]

13 minutes ago, Roll Tide said:

 

They would have gotten away with it, too, if it weren’t for those meddling Dodgers.

[RVAOsFan]

Is Verlander or E Rod the chip that needs to fall to get everything else rolling?

[CallMeBrooksie]

14 minutes ago, Roll Tide said:

But , he has an opt out right?

It's a player option.. one that he will almost certainly decline barring a major injury. His value in the trade market is a rental, because that's exactly what he will be.

[jabba72]

6 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

I would not be surprised if they get a low end CFer as well in a deal. Not sure how long they can keep running out Cowser as bad as he's been.

Daz Cameron says hi.

[OriolesMagic83]

56 minutes ago, Sanity Check said:

I think Mayo could be our Austin Riley....

More like Boog Powell.  I'm not an expert on Mayo like some here, but the dude is huge.

[clapdiddy]

1 minute ago, sportsfan8703 said:

We’ll be fine with Zimmerman and Irvin making 4-5 starts while Wells refreshes. 

The Wall helps out LHP when we’re at home. 

Lorenzen is like the Wacha from this last offseason. Does he really even move the needle from what we have?

I'd love to be surprised and see them grab a young, controllable arm.  I think I've said that in this thread earlier.   It seems to me that we'd be a good match for a team like Seattle.

[Roll Tide]

1 minute ago, CallMeBrooksie said:

It's a player option.. one that he will almost certainly decline barring a major injury. His value in the trade market is a rental, because that's exactly what he will be.

So he’s a rental….I don’t expect Elias to trade for him

[OriolesMagic83]

3 minutes ago, sportsfan8703 said:

We’ll be fine with Zimmerman and Irvin making 4-5 starts while Wells refreshes. 

The Wall helps out LHP when we’re at home. 

Lorenzen is like the Wacha from this last offseason. Does he really even move the needle from what we have?

When you say,Zimmerman and Irvin I want to vomit.  Starting pitching is very thing now and what if an injury occurs?  Lorenzen like it or not would be a big upgrade and a playoff starter for the O's.

[sportsfan8703]

4 minutes ago, RVAOsFan said:

Is Verlander or E Rod the chip that needs to fall to get everything else rolling?

Only the Dodgers can afford Verlander. They’ll likely end up with Ed Rod