Cafardo: Orioles have long been interested in AGon

[JTrea81]

The other issue is the competition for Gonzalez. Seattle and Baltimore have long been interested. The Orioles, who seem to be very close to declaring themselves fit and able to “go for it,’’ have a lot of young players, including on-the-verge pitchers Chris Tillman and Jake Arrieta, to dangle in a Gonzalez deal.

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2010/04/11/dont_count_on_covering_any_bases_with_gonzalez/?page=full

Well we could use a boost in the lineup...

[treasure07]

I promised not to comment.... but the AGonz threads begin once again....

[Big Mac]

If San Diego wants Tillman and Arrieta, we should quickly hang up the phone.

[crowmst3k!]

If A-Gon comes with the possibility of an extension, then start negotiating.

Britton is THE untouchable pitcher in the minors. Hernandez is untouchable on the MLB roster (He's going to be very, very good IMO).

Pick three prospects.

[JTrea81]

If San Diego wants Tillman and Arrieta, we should quickly hang up the phone.

So if Hernandez shows he can stick in the rotation, and we draft a college pitcher that can get to the majors quickly, along with having Zach Britton, you wouldn't deem those two expendable?

Tillman, Arrieta, Joseph and Snyder. I think that's a nice package to offer...

[Big Mac]

So if Hernandez shows he can stick in the rotation, and we draft a college pitcher that can get to the majors quickly, along with having Zach Britton, you wouldn't deem those two expendable?

Not both in one deal, no.

I'm not opposed to including Tillman or Arrieta in the deal, just not both.

[crowmst3k!]

So if Hernandez shows he can stick in the rotation, and we draft a college pitcher that can get to the majors quickly, along with having Zach Britton, you wouldn't deem those two expendable?

Tillman, Arrieta, Joseph and Snyder. I think that's a nice package to offer...

I think they might want a guy with a little more upside than Snyder. Maybe Waring.

[JTrea81]

Not both in one deal, no.

I'm not opposed to including Tillman or Arrieta in the deal, just not both.

Arrieta is 24 this year and isn't really showing any signs of being a dominant starter. His future could lie in the bullpen.

[Big Mac]

So if Hernandez shows he can stick in the rotation, and we draft a college pitcher that can get to the majors quickly, along with having Zach Britton, you wouldn't deem those two expendable?

Tillman, Arrieta, Joseph and Snyder. I think that's a nice package to offer...

Take out one of Arrieta/Tillman and replace them with another pitcher and I can get on board.

[Big Mac]

Arrieta is 24 this year and isn't really showing any signs of being a dominant starter. His future could lie in the bullpen.

I think he might be in the pen as well. Cheap, dominating closers are very valuable.

It's just not wise to trade two pitchers with that upside in one deal.

[Mike B]

So if Hernandez shows he can stick in the rotation, and we draft a college pitcher that can get to the majors quickly, along with having Zach Britton, you wouldn't deem those two expendable?

Tillman, Arrieta, Joseph and Snyder. I think that's a nice package to offer...

Too much, but I would do Erbe, Tillman, Snyder and a lesser prospect.

That is if he signs a long term deal. Not renting AGon for a year and a half. Also he is not getting Tex Money. 6 years for 110 million.

[Hank Scorpio]

I hope this doesn't happen, if for no other reason than so I don't have to hear "A-GON" for a billion years.

[Big Mac]

Too much, but I would do Erbe, Tillman, Snyder and a lesser prospect.

That is if he signs a long term deal. Not renting AGon for a year and a half. Also he is not getting Tex Money. 6 years for 110 million.

Yeah, if he isn't signing an extension I'm not trading anything of value for him.

If he's willing to sign a 6/110 deal, then the equation changes entirely.

[berto]

Here we go again. Over/Under on how many AGon threads this season?

BTW, I also wouldn't offer both Arietta and Tillman in the same deal.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Can anyone tell me if these 1 for 3-5 guys trades EVER work for the team who's getting the one player?

I honestly can't remember any but I do remember a few that worked quite well for the team receiving prospects.