NOOOOOOOO! Reimold for Bartlett? Say it ain't so!

[Os84]

Only way I see O's giving up more is if something else is coming back from the Rays.

[Going Underground]

What about Pelzer. He probably gets claimed.anyhow.

[EutawStreet]

How can they expect more than Reimold when 99% of Orioles fans dont even want to make the trade in the first place. (...the last 1% being Andy Macphail)

[srock]

FWIW:

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Drew: Hearing #Rays want #Reimold and "something else" from #Orioles. Birds not happy about giving up more. TB has leverage here.

YEAH, right, Tampa...

I want something else from the Orioles as well, but that doesn't mean I'll get it.

The deal gets done with both sides think they could have gotten a bit more, but know they are getting just enough.

[DuffMan]

If they want more than Reimold I say thanks but no thanks and look elsewhere.

[MurphDogg]

What leverage?

Exactly! Everybody knows the Rays need to trade Bartlett, who else are they going to trade him to?

[Araqnid]

Hopefully this is the snag that'll kill this deal before it can happen.

[jerios55]

FWIW:

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Drew: Hearing #Rays want #Reimold and "something else" from #Orioles. Birds not happy about giving up more. TB has leverage here.

YEAH, right, Tampa...

That's crap, how when no one else seems interested in Bartlett???

[Crazysilver03]

What about Pelzer. He probably gets claimed.anyhow.

He can't officially be traded until after Thursday's Rule 5 draft.

[PaulBako]

Reimold could be a good trade candidate, but not for a 30 year old SS that hit .250.

[TheCufferZone]

Ok I have to admit, I never got all the Reimold love on this site. Look, he had a TERRIBLE year last year. Does anyone remember Larry Bigbie? What about Luis Matos? These were good prospects who made the majors, had one good year, and vanished. I'm not saying that is going to happen here, but you have to keep in mind that it does happen, one good year in the majors does not equal a career major leaguer. Oh and he also is a sub-par fielder with a host of off-the field issues. I really don't understand why everyone loves this guy. There is also the fact that Reimold is totally expendable, much more than David Hernandez was. I don't know, I'm cool with this trade.

[PrivateO]

I'd be disappointed if it's Reimold for Bartlett.

I'd be upset if it's Reimold+ for Bartlett.

[Keno0427]

Could the O's ask about James Shields? With Hellickson coming up for the Rays, does that make him expendable? Thats the only way I hope the O's add "something else" to get Bartlett.

[Crazysilver03]

Ok I have to admit, I never got all the Reimold love on this site. Look, he had a TERRIBLE year last year. Does anyone remember Larry Bigbie? What about Luis Matos? These were good prospects who made the majors, had one good year, and vanished. I'm not saying that is going to happen here, but you have to keep in mind that it does happen, one good year in the majors does not equal a career major leaguer. Oh and he also is a sub-par fielder with a host of off-the field issues. I really don't understand why everyone loves this guy. There is also the fact that Reimold is totally expendable, much more than David Hernandez was. I don't know, I'm cool with this trade.

Reimold is under control for 5 more seasons.

Barlett is under control for 1 more season with a $5M price-tag.

Everyone understands he had a horrible year last year. But I would think the prospect of Reimold's future is worth more than Barlett will be worth for one season of non-contention.

Tony almost had me swayed, but Stotle brought me back. Frankly, I wouldn't mind moving Reimold, as I think he needs a change of scenery, but I don't think Bartlett is worth it.

[smpetro05]

Honestly im confused about this.. This seems like a win now move when we're not in that situation yet.. Giving up years of service with Reimold for a guy with one year left doesnt seem too smart.. Now grant it, i know the baseball people are much smarter than me making the call but unless they have a plan or some other moves to put us in contention.. i just dont see a rebuilding team trading away a piece and selling him at his lowest stock possible.