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Verlander could have been on the Orioles

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53 minutes ago, spleen1015 said:

Today we'd still be without a WS and much worse shape roster-wise. No thanks.

I can’t imagine John Angelos agreeing to take on enough of Verlander’s contract to make a trade viable. Or the Mets would have gotten a king’s ransom to assume a majority of Verlander’s remaining contract. 

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LOL with the subtitle, "The Baltimore Orioles might have been able to make a run in 2023 if they pulled off this trade for a legendary starting pitcher."

As if winning the AL East and top seed in the playoffs isn't "making a run."

Sheesh, journalism these days.

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