Orioles related trade rumors and speculation leading up to the deadline

[Hank Scorpio]

1 minute ago, wildcard said:

My guess is the Ed Rod wants money to give his ok to the trade to the Dodgers.  I don't think its dead yet.

It literally used the word "DEAD."

[waroriole]

Just now, Alasdaire said:

These no trade clauses must be absolutely brutal for front offices. Verlander and ERod dramatically affecting the value their teams can recoup. And I can't imagine things go back to being hunky dory once a player does exercise it given that they know you wanted rid of them.

Would make sense to talk to the player before you start engaging with other teams. Hey would you be willing to take a trade to X,Y, or Z?

[Uli2001]

7 minutes ago, Pickles said:

It's worth noting, E-Rod took an extended absence last year due to "family" or "marital" issues, and while I've never heard clarification on what those issues were, it suggests relocating his family mid-season might not be something he's interested in.

 

He wouldn't have to, there's only two months to go in the season. He can be away for two months.

[Morgan423]

 

[Gurgi]

1 minute ago, dzorange said:

It’s interesting that Eduardo would rather use his no trade to block LA and play Russian roulette with where he may get traded to.

With that said, we don’t know who the other 9 teams on his no trade clause are.

All respect to Eduardo but I think he sounds like trouble.  Would not really want to bring him around our clubhouse.  The super rare leaving the team for marriage/mental care stuff.  Just does not seem a guy to tie our horse to .  

[Fiver6565]

Still an hour to go but I'm going to be a little annoyed if the Os don't at least get another BP guy. It's a big need. I never had any hopes of any of these big fish trades but we at least need 1-2 more Fuji-esque acquisitions 

[ArtVanDelay]

2 minutes ago, slakattack said:

I think I remember him walking the bases full in the ninth once and then striking out the side.

Legend!

[Uli2001]

1 minute ago, SteveA said:

It was the front office that agreed to the NTC in the first place.

Exactly, it's something of value that a team gives a player in order to sign him. It's not just the salary.

[TopGunnar]

At this point I’d be surprised we make a trade.  Very bad job by Elias and Co. 

[waroriole]

 

[Brooks The Great]

5 minutes ago, Snutchy said:

I agree. Say goodbye to a ML ready infield prospect. Westburg or Ortiz. 

Norby. Or Prieto. White Sox love Cuban ballplayers.

[Yardball85]

 

[baltfan]

Just now, TopGunnar said:

At this point I’d be surprised we make a trade.  Very bad job by Elias and Co. 

They will get something.  Or they know Hall and Means will be back. 

[Sports Guy]

Rinehart is this years Cano?

[Gurgi]

1 minute ago, waroriole said:

 

Thank god.