Orioles related trade rumors and speculation leading up to the deadline

[TopGunnar]

I have no idea how Brandon Hyde and Mike Elias thought we had no need to improve our bullpen. Very disappointed in the front office. 

[Since1984]

Just now, Since1984 said:

Cease still in play, per mlb network. Dodgers in on this too

If true I see Kremer in that package. Now hearing Cease is staying put

[Alasdaire]

1 minute ago, Can_of_corn said:

So was Hernaiz and folks still complain.

Good comp. I'm one of the more gun shy people here when it comes to trading away our guys, but no one should have an issue with moving guys like Hernaiz and Prieto if we're addressing a need and recouping fair value. Everyone benefits including the player who would not get an opportunity here.

[ChosenOne21]

I think some people here are vastly overvaluing Drew Rom. 

[Moose Milligan]

Prieto goes on to be the next Arraez. 

[waroriole]

Just now, ChosenOne21 said:

I think some people here are vastly overvaluing Drew Rom. 

People may also be vastly overvaluing Jack Flaherty. 

[Bemorewins]

How do you go from being in on Verlander/Cease to having to settle for Eduardo Rodriguez to then ending up with Flarhety?

Same old Orioles. Just continue to hedge and do the bare minimum. Didn't even add a bullpen arm.

[MDK02]

I wish we would have gotten some BP help but Flah Flah will give us innings and hopefully wins. 

[ChuckS]

1 minute ago, TopGunnar said:

I have no idea how Brandon Hyde and Mike Elias thought we had no need to improve our bullpen. Very disappointed in the front office. 

Hall, Means……..Wells.  None of them are here right now but our pen isn’t bad and could be bolstered significantly in September. 

[RarityFlaherty]

5 minutes ago, btdart20 said:

Any relation to Ron Flattery?  He had a good run with us a few years back.

Do you mean Ryan Flaherty? Don’t you disrespect the master of the rarity flaherty. 

[ChosenOne21]

Just now, waroriole said:

People may also be vastly overvaluing Jack Flaherty. 

I think Flaherty is likely slightly better than our worst starting pitcher. What do you think?

I think Drew Rom's MLB career is likely several seasons of replacement level-ish relief pitcher. What do you think?

[bpilktree]

Just now, Moose Milligan said:

Prieto goes on to be the next Arraez. 

He might but it was never going to be for us unless about 5 guys got hurt.  

[SteveO]

Flaherty certainly looks like a guy who could use a fresh start and a change of scenery. Curious what we gave up but  I can’t see the price being crazy. If Flaherty can regain some of his form and help this team down the stretch and into the playoffs I will be happy. 
 

This team is still likely 2-3 years away from seeing the full realization of the talent they have collected. Given the success of this year it is reasonable to add a piece that is not to costly in terms of talent and focus on acquiring some arms during the off-season. It was hard being patient during those leans years and it is hard now but it makes all the sense in the world to be cautious THIS year and not do anything that would hurt our chances of building a team that be dominate over the next five years. 
 

I know some will not be happy with this move but I am good with it so long as the O’s show a willingness to spend some money this off-season to address the pitching holes they need to. If they fail to do that then my patience might begin to wane 

[NCRaven]

DL Hall will be in our bullpen in a week.  Wells in two.

[dtk9119]

What the heck are they going to do w/ this BP now? Elias has to be assuming Wells, Hall, and Means fill that gap. BIG assumption. I don't even count Givens and Tate.